We are tired of winning championships, and we still need youth training?

Chapter 140 I will form the head!

As soon as Xu Xinghe arrived, he saw Holy Gun Bro standing at the door.

He was wearing a woolen hat and woolen gloves, and he was constantly breathing on them to keep warm. The white mist he exhaled reflected in the lamplight, creating a hazy effect.

Xu Xinghe was wearing a thick black cotton-padded coat today, and thermal pants and other warm clothing were also neatly worn.

He's not the kind of person who prioritizes style over warmth.

Although he looks quite handsome even in a cotton-padded jacket.

As he walked toward Flandre, the other man clearly saw him and waved excitedly.

"Wow, Joan of Arc is eating mud!"

Xu Xinghe: ...

"Didn't you send me here?"

Saint Gun Bro has a unique way of thinking, and upon meeting him, I realized it was indeed the case.

Saint Gun Bro smiled and led Xu Xinghe into the private room he had reserved.

They didn't rush into a conversation, but instead ate first.

Xu Xinghe was indeed a bit hungry, so he didn't stand on ceremony and started eating heartily.

After they had almost finished eating, Flandre finally spoke:
“I was actually quite surprised that your IG contacted me. After asking Manager Su, he said it was your idea.”

He stared straight at Xu Xinghe, as if trying to find the reason from him.

"Xu Xinghe, why do you want me to join IG?"

Xu Xinghe knew that now was the best time to persuade Saint Gun.

He had already prepared a draft in his mind.

Facing Flandre's slightly scrutinizing gaze, he frankly revealed his purpose.

"Because I think that only if you join IG can we win the championship next year."

Saint Gun was stunned for a moment, his expression somewhat complicated.

"Is that why?"

"That's why."

"Can……"

He couldn't help but stand up, lean against the doorway, and cross his arms.

This is a gesture that indicates a lack of trust from a psychological perspective.

"I don't think I have that ability."

"Didn't you watch my matches this year? Actually, I'm not dominant in the top lane anymore."

"It's S9 over and S10 is just around the corner, bro."

"I'm no longer that child prodigy."

As for Flandre himself, he was already on the verge of losing confidence in himself.

Just then, someone suddenly appeared and said, "Hey, come quick! We can only win the championship if you come."

How could Saint Gun possibly believe that?

He would only think that Xu Xinghe was just making empty promises to him.

Xu Xinghe asked directly, "Do you feel that you no longer have the ability?"

"……Yes."

Saint Gun hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Thank you for your trust, but I feel I'm no longer capable of pursuing championships. I'm quite happy at my current club. I'll be going now, let's get together again sometime."

He gently opened the door.

I was just one step away from leaving this place.

However, Xu Xinghe won him over with just one sentence.

"Then why not give it a try?"

Saint Gun was somewhat taken aback: "Give it a try?"

"Yes, let's give it a try."

Seeing him stop, Xu Xinghe said softly, "Anyway, the treatment we at IG give you isn't bad. If you really want to tank, you can tank within IG, right?"

"Why not give it a try with IG? What if we can actually win?"

"Or are you too scared to even try?"

Saint Gun slammed the door shut, his face expressionless.

"A very poor tactic of provocation."

Xu Xinghe smiled.

"Isn't it enough that it works?"

"...Okay, I admit it, you touched me."

Saint Gun sat down again.

Xu Xinghe looked at him and just smiled.

Where did he win over Flandre?

It was Saint Gun himself who couldn't bear to give up this opportunity.

Although IG's roster is still incomplete, with the bot lane duo even missing a spot.

But just the mid-jungle duo of Xu Xinghe and Rookie is enough to make many players' hearts flutter.

Saint Gun is no exception.

Because this mid-jungle duo is a genuine contender for the championship.

The fact that he was willing to come out and talk to Xu Xinghe meant that he was already interested.

At this moment, Flandre was like a couple who wanted to jump off a building after breaking up.

He may seem like he's about to die, but he'll actually give up if someone gives him just one reason.

If he wasn't truly moved, Saint Gun Bro probably wouldn't even bother to come out.

Rather than saying that Xu Xinghe's clumsy provocation worked, it would be more accurate to say that Xu Xinghe simply went with the flow and gave Saint Gun a reason to agree.

No matter how carefree he may seem on the surface, Saint Gun ultimately can't let go of his desire for the championship.

This is also why Xu Xinghe was confident in persuading Saint Gun.

If he had really given up, how could he possibly join EDG in S11?

His current thoughts can be easily deduced from his future deeds.

That's the confidence of a cheater, huh?

If it weren't for the lack of money, Xu Xinghe would even like to buy DWG and then live a simple life:

Nuguri, you don't want all your teammates to be released when your contract ends, do you?

Unfortunately, he just bought IG, so he really doesn't have the ability anymore.

The conversation with Flandre that followed was much more relaxed and pleasant.

The biggest problem has been solved; it's basically only a matter of time before Flandre's contract with IG is finalized.

Watching the other person leave the restaurant, Xu Xinghe stared at the rising steam from the hot pot, lost in thought.

Saint Gun Bro really knows how to handle people.

Before leaving, I paid the bill in advance and ordered a big pot for him, just in case he didn't have enough to eat.

Forget it, let's just invite Su Xiaoluo over to eat.

He's really been a lot of trouble lately.

After all, there have been quite a few changes in IG's senior management, and most of them were brought in by Su Xiaoluo through professional headhunting agencies.

Although Su Xiaoluo was quite greedy, she did everything she was supposed to do.

This is also one of the reasons why Xu Xinghe did not choose to kick him out of IG.

Heshen was also a notorious corrupt official, but that doesn't diminish his abilities.

Upon arrival, Su Xiaoluo didn't stand on ceremony and immediately began to devour the food.

Xu Xinghe didn't disturb him, and waited until he finished eating before speaking:
"Have you found a suitable support?"

"Crisp failed, and FPX intends to try again for S10 with the original roster. It's a pity. The players themselves also have a strong desire to stay, so I guess they don't have much of a chance."

Su Xiaoluo put down her chopsticks and spoke in a deep voice.

Xu Xinghe raised an eyebrow. "Go on."

He wasn't surprised.

FPX was originally preparing to compete in S10 after winning the championship, let alone now that they haven't won.

With the championship just one step away, most clubs would choose to try again for another year, provided their cash flow remains stable.

Moreover, IG has practically fallen apart, so FPX naturally feels they have a better chance.

"I don't think the chances are high for Meiko either. I heard EDG is about to increase their investment, and their recent contacts haven't yielded ideal results, so I'm afraid..."

"There's no need to say that; we were just trying it out anyway."

Xu Xinghe waved his hand.

Meiko does have some ability, but he was just trying it out anyway.

His favorite is still Crisp.

Unfortunately, we couldn't pull it over.

"Yes... but boss, why don't we contact Ming?"

Su Xiaoluo felt something was strange.

After Baolan announced his temporary break, there are currently three well-known support players in the LPL.

Crisp, Meiko, Ming. You've already worked with the first two, why not try Ming?
Doesn't the boss have a relationship with Xiaoming?

"His contract is very complicated, basically impossible, and getting it would be a loss."

Xu Xinghe simply shook his head.

Surely no one really thinks he went to Uzbekistan's house just to have fun, right?
He also took the opportunity to meet with Xiaoming offline and ask about his situation.

The information he received was exactly as he expected.

Xiaoming's contract is also very troublesome, even more so than Uzbekistan's contract.

Because Xiaoming was originally trained by RNG, and a special contract was signed a long time ago.

His salary will indeed change based on his performance, but the restrictions on transfers are very strict, and the penalty for breach of contract is extremely high.

Even if Uzi cosplays Sylas and says "Goodbye to the cage," Xiaoming still won't have a chance to leave RNG.

"...Okay, but boss, while we weren't very successful with the well-known support players, we were quite successful with the less famous ones."

Su Xiaoluo's spirits lifted.

"Regarding Missing and ON, we have achieved very good results after contacting them."

"Missing is much more expensive than ON, but ON's strength is not much worse than Missing's, and it is also a very innovative support player."

"Boss, what do you think... should we contact ON next, or Missing?"

Xu Xinghe didn't assign him many tasks, and the results of his interactions with these contestants were only so-so.

"Are they all good?"

Xu Xinghe was a little surprised.

He had originally planned to choose ON.

Although On has significant personality issues, there aren't many capable support players in the LPL, so Xu Xinghe can only try to train him gradually.

As for Missing?

Xu Xinghe didn't actually have high hopes.

Although Missing's grades weren't particularly good, her market value was actually quite high.

After all, he was once WE's crown prince, someone on whom high hopes were placed.

Their abilities and mindset are actually quite good.

"Yes... the player himself didn't say anything, but JDG Club was surprisingly easy to reach. After hearing my purpose and inquiring about our roster, their manager was very proactive in trying to connect us."

Oh?
Who is their current manager?

Su Xiaoluo scratched her head:
"Um, you might not know him, he's Manager Wan Lei, who was promoted from JDG's youth training program."

Wan Lei?

Xu Xinghe briefly recalled the other party's information in the simulation, and finally a look of realization appeared on his face.

It turned out to be him.

Among all the managers in the LPL, this manager's ability to carry the team is second only to Guo Hao, the manager of TES.

He values ​​the players' development and never deliberately hinders their contracts; he has a very good relationship with TES.

When he took office, how good was the relationship between JDG and TES?

In the early stages of Season 10, before JackeyLove joined TES, TES was short of an AD carry in the bot lane.

JDG didn't hesitate and sent Loken his contract.

Then, after Ah Shui officially signed with JDG, Loken returned to JDG.

Zoom's departure from JDG is also related to Wan Lei.

If he feels that a player might have a better future after leaving, he won't stop them.

It's not surprising that a manager like this would take the initiative to contact people from IG.

"However, JDG also has conditions. They are willing to sign a very cheap one-year loan contract, but they are not willing to let the player transfer."

Su Xiaoluo added a sentence.

Xu Xinghe smiled.

This is not surprising.

Although Wan Lei is magnanimous, he would never allow the club to suffer losses.

He also earned a lot of money by giving up his contract with Zoom.

This Missing contest will probably be similar.

Sending Missing over for a year not only honed her skills and gave her the possibility of pursuing the World Championship, but also allowed her to gain sufficient popularity.

After Missing returns to JDG in the future, JDG will also reap significant benefits.

This is a win-win-win situation for the player, the two clubs, and everyone involved.

It's like Qin Shi Huang touching an electrical wire – he's won so badly he's completely exhausted.

And most importantly, he was basically doing it openly.

Is IG losing money?

Not a loss at all.

A contract that was practically free, bringing in a top-tier, immediately combat-ready support player.

Although it's only a one-year contract, IG didn't have a chance to sign Missing anyway.

Missing and JDG both benefited; one gained valuable experience and earned two salaries, while the other gained a future star player with the opportunity to look forward to the World Championship knockout stage or even the championship and runner-up titles.

Wan Lei's way of handling people and situations is the epitome of top-notch management.

They managed to build a good relationship with IG, without hindering the players, and also generated sufficient revenue for their own club.

Even Xu Xinghe, after thinking it through, didn't find it offensive.

Mutually beneficial.

This is a real talent.

No wonder Wan Lei's previous managers only served for a year at most, but he stayed for a full three years, and he only left because he didn't want to work there anymore.

If only I could bring Wan Lei along.

Xu Xinghe felt a little regretful.

Su Xiaoluo, OUT!

"There's no need to continue contacting ON. Just agree to JDG's conditions."

He made his decision quickly.

Missing is incomparable to the current ON.

A top-tier support player who can fight immediately would save Xu Xinghe an immeasurable amount of time.

Moreover, ON was the kind of guy Xu Xinghe needed to train, so he only chose him out of necessity.

Missing's personality is much better than ON's.

Now that Missing is available, isn't he great?
"Yes."

Su Xiaoluo nodded.

The top laner's contract is basically finalized, the mid and jungle players have stayed with IG, and now the support player is also basically secured.

Only AD is missing.

As for AD (Attack Damage Carry), Xu Xinghe had already had ideas.

After finishing his meal, he returned to his room at the IG base.

I took out my phone and sent a message to Canyon.

Xu Xinghe: Did you ask about the thing I asked you to do last time?

Canyon: No problem, I've already asked.

Xu Xinghe: What was the result?
Canyon:?
Canyon: Are you genuinely unaware or just pretending?

Canyon: GRF has already been penalized, so the contract is easy to resolve.

Xu Xinghe was stunned for a moment before he remembered that the GRF incident had broken out during this year's World Championship.

Xu Xinghe: You mean...?
Canyon: This refers to when you contact someone.
Canyon: It's basically confirmed.
Nice.

Xu Xinghe let out a breath.

Things went much more smoothly than he had imagined.

But it's normal.

Given GRF's current state, it's understandable that the players don't want to stay.

Canyon, whom he had contacted in advance, would naturally be the first to make contact.

However, Canyon really helped a lot in this matter.

Xu Xinghe: I'm flying to South Korea right away.
Xu Xinghe: I'll treat you to drinks then.

Canyon: ? What nonsense are you talking about? We're both minors, kid.

Canyon: Let the adult players buy it then, don't forget.
Xu Xinghe: ...

Wow, it really is true that where there's a policy, there's a countermeasure.

Xu Xinghe: OK
Canyon: But I find it strange.

Canyon: Do you really think he can do it? To be honest, his performance at GRF wasn't particularly amazing.
Xu Xinghe: He has to be able to do it; his ID alone tells me he can.

Canyon: ? Does the ID "viper" sound impressive?

Xu Xinghe: S10 World Champion AD Carry, Bao Niu's
Canyon: Get lost, we'll only win S10.

Xu Xinghe put down his phone and smiled.

“…That may not be the case.”

(End of this chapter)