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Chapter 131 Five Fingers Can Work Sometimes! (5k views, please subscribe)
Ren Dong then interviewed other people, and overall the atmosphere was very lively.

When interviewed, Kuaixing asked why he chose to let Li Fan play in the game.

“Unreal was at the base at the time, and although he wasn’t training… I noticed that he was in excellent condition. Even though he was playing a shooting game, his reaction time and all his skills were top-notch. I felt that he could do it.”

"The result did not disappoint me; he really could... so I started him from then on."

Ren Dong laughed upon hearing this answer.

"You just mentioned that Unreal is very good at shooting games. As a coach, what's your opinion on Unreal playing other games?"

When Quickstar heard this question, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

You're deliberately trying to cause trouble, aren't you?
But he still smiled and answered very seriously: "After the intense competition, I really wasn't in the mood to play ranked games when I got back to the base. This is Unreal's special way of adjusting, and it really worked. We also won the Spring Championship."

The audience couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.

But what good is playing these games if you actually won the Spring Split championship?

Unreal has this kind of talent.

It seems like winning an all-around championship isn't out of the question now.

……

The lively atmosphere during the interview session gradually subsided, but the excitement inside the venue did not dissipate.

Ren Dong smiled and signaled the official end of the interview. The EDG team members bowed again to the cheering fans below the stage, but did not immediately go backstage.

The confetti on the stage had not yet been swept away, and the silver dragon cup still shone with a silvery luster under the lights.

This is the champion's special moment, a time to stay on stage and fully enjoy the victory.

"Come on, let's take some pictures!" Coach Abu's face lit up with a smile. It wasn't that they hadn't won the Spring Split championship before, but this championship was of great significance to them. After losing the finals last year, their performance was greatly affected.

Moreover, the original lineup has undergone a major overhaul.

Winning the championship under these circumstances proves that they have overcome this challenge.

Let's keep aiming high this year!

With iboy joining the team in the Summer Split, EDG will be at its full strength.

Forget all those thoughts; this is the time to celebrate. He quickly called to his teammates, "Come over here and gather around the trophy, let's take lots of pictures!"

Actually, everyone wanted to take photos. Upon hearing Abu's words, the team members immediately cheered and gathered around the Silver Dragon Cup again.

You put your arm around my shoulder, I put my arm around your back, and our faces are filled with the purest smiles as we strike all sorts of cool and funny poses for the club's official photographer and the cameras of media from all directions.

Meiko, in particular, started imitating the pose in Li Fan's MVP photo, which made everyone laugh.

"Brother Fan, take a solo shot!" the club photographer shouted. This one was specifically for the official Weibo account.

Upon hearing this, Li Fan smiled and took the heavy silver dragon cup back to his side with one hand, while making the classic shushing gesture towards the camera with the other.

"Shh!"

At this moment, the boy and the trophy formed the most perfect picture on the stage.

During the event, fans who hadn't yet left the stage started clapping and screaming as they watched the contestants being photographed. Every now and then, fans would shout out a contestant's name, which would elicit a burst of excited shouts in response.

The atmosphere at the scene was still very joyful.

The filming finally came to an end, and the team members turned their attention to the fans who were still holding up their support items at the edge of the stage.

"Shall we go take a picture with the fans?" the sister-obsessed brother suggested.

After all this time, they've still not left; these people must be everyone's die-hard fans.

The suggestion was immediately approved by everyone.

Abu reminded everyone to be careful, since there were so many people, it was always good to be cautious.

Of course, he followed.

Fast Star followed suit...

After all, South Korea has far more haters than China.

Adding sulfuric acid is really commonplace.

The most terrifying thing is that even if such an act of murder occurs, as a public figure in South Korea, you have to forgive it unconditionally.

Otherwise, even more people will attack and slander you...

This has become an unspoken rule.

There are even banquets specifically for haters.

The goal is to make these haters less critical when they're criticizing.

However, as younger fans have grown up, the haters have become less extreme.

The environment then gradually began to change.

Online insults don't affect your right to hurl abuse; offline insults remain the same...

With the guidance and support of the coach and manager.

So, the entire EDG team, holding the Silver Dragon Cup, walked to the edge of the stage near the audience seats.

This move instantly ignited the atmosphere in the fan area.

"EDG! Awesome!"

"Factory manager! Look here!"

"Unreal! I love you!"

Cheers and screams rose and fell.

The team members tried their best to meet the fans' requests, taking photos and signing autographs with them through the railing.

Due to the large number of people, security personnel had to maintain order to ensure safety.

Those who get the chance to get up close are truly lucky ones.

After all, they hadn't expected the EDG players to come down and interact with them while they were staying there.

Besides being lucky, this is something they deserve.

Li Fan was undoubtedly the most popular focus tonight.

He patiently cooperated with each excited fan, taking the pen to sign his ID on the support sign and team jersey, and then smiling as he took photos with them.

A somewhat shy-looking boy, after receiving the autograph, became so excited that he was almost incoherent: "Brother Fan...you're amazing! Keep it up at MSI! Bring back a Mid-Season Invitational championship!"

Li Fan smiled when she saw the boy.

"A big fan of Unreal Engine?"

"Huh? Brother, you actually know me?" Yu Luo didn't expect that someone as insignificant as him would be remembered. He was genuinely touched at that moment.

I've become a die-hard fan.

Initially, I was drawn to the videos because Li Fan was playing other games. To some extent, the videos I edited were meant to generate buzz and were just for fun...

As a result, Li Fan's popularity exploded, and he became a pioneer among video content creators who were among the first to try this out.

"Your two visits to the offline matches left a deep impression on me. The videos you edited were really well done. Thank you for your support."

"Let's exchange contact information..."

Li Fan had wanted to get Yu Luo's contact information for a long time, but he never had the chance.

After all, the EDG club also provides staff with a quota for each match, which is essentially a ticket.

This can be used as a perk for fans.

Anyway, Yu Luo is in Shanghai, so giving him one or two tickets for the competition wouldn't be a problem.

Yu Luo was also extremely excited at this moment. He did not expect that Li Fan would want his WeChat.

Excitedly, I pulled out my phone...

A female fan with a ponytail handed over a meticulously crafted chibi-style Unreal Engine cartoon portrait, her voice trembling with excitement: "Unreal Engine, this is for you... Congratulations on winning!"

Li Fan accepted the painting with some surprise, examined it carefully, and said earnestly, "It's really well painted, thank you, I will keep it safe."

After he finished speaking, he even took a photo with her and the painting, which made the girl blush with excitement.

"Unreal, will you be streaming QQ Speed ​​tonight? I love it when you watch QQ Speed. You haven't been streaming QQ Speed ​​much since you won the championship."

Li Fan could only smile awkwardly at this, because it was highly likely that he wouldn't be able to do a live broadcast in Nanjing today either.

The celebration banquet will start in a while, and we won't be able to return to the base until tomorrow. Then we have to rush to Brazil immediately.

After all, the Mid-Season Invitational is a very tight schedule for them.

We're currently in the qualifying rounds, and the group stage starts on May 11th, so we only have about ten days to prepare.

"QQ Speed ​​will definitely be featured in the later live streams."

The little girl with the ponytail nodded in satisfaction after hearing this.

"Looking forward to your live stream."

Soon, hashtags like "#EDGWinsTheChampionship#" and "#UnrealFMVP#" trended on Weibo, along with numerous photos and pictures from the event. [Ahhhhh, I'm dying! I just took a picture with Unreal, he's so tall and handsome! His skin is amazing! And he's super gentle, he even thanked me for my support when he signed autographs.]

[It's truly emotionally valuable; I'd rather be a fan of esports players than other male celebrities.]

[Waaaaah, Unreal is a million times more handsome in person than in photos! I didn't believe it before when I saw the girls in the supertopic saying he was very gentle, but today I completely believe it! He took the support gift I handed him with both hands and even smiled at me! [Pictures][Pictures]]

[Seeing Unreal kneel down to let a child touch the trophy melted my heart! What an incredibly gentle and kind young man! So decisive and ruthless on the field, yet so warm off the field! I'm a fan now, and I'll never stop being one!]

Are so many people upstairs being horny? This is a Weibo discussion, not an animal park.

[Feeling envious? But if we observe closely, Unreal is still so humble even after winning the championship. He always looks fans in the eye when talking to them—such a great attitude!]

[Skilled, good-looking, and with high emotional intelligence—what kind of perfect idol is this? @EDG-Unreal, I'm a die-hard fan now!]

I'm tired of saying "amazingly handsome," but Unreal isn't just about looks; it's about the inner and outer confidence and gentle charm that radiates from within. Being here today was totally worth it!

[Completely different from other professional players, I've become a fan!]

[Pshaw, they're all just fans of the champion. They only become fans because the champion won. If they lose the next match, they'll probably be a completely different person.]

[I'm dying of laughter, look at this photo!]

At this time, someone uploaded a photo of Li Fan carrying the championship trophy and walking backstage.

This has sparked considerable discussion...

The entire EDG team, still brimming with excitement and carrying the Silver Dragon Cup, boarded the bus arranged by the club and headed to the Renaissance Nanjing Hotel, the venue for tonight's celebration banquet.

Mr. Zhu, the owner of Aide, really went all out this time. He not only booked a luxurious banquet hall in the hotel, but also arranged an extremely lavish menu, including lobster, abalone, and other hearty dishes.

They even invited many LPL commentators and hosts to the event.

After all, real estate tycoons are not short of money.

Moreover, the club has made a profit for the first time this year, so the money was well spent and spent happily!

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was lively, and the team members, relieved of the pressure of the competition, could finally relax completely.

Everyone sat together, no longer discussing complex tactics and post-match analysis, but instead talking about the funny plays in the game, the fans' enthusiasm after winning the championship, and their anticipation for the upcoming trip to Brazil.

Just as the banquet was in its latter half, and everyone had almost finished eating and was chatting in small groups, the banquet hall doors were pushed open, and Mr. Zhu, the owner of Ed, walked in with a radiant face.

"boss!"

"Mr. Zhu!"

The team members and staff all stood up to greet them.

"Sit down, everyone!" Ed Zhu smiled and gestured for everyone to relax.

"First of all, congratulations everyone! You played exceptionally well today." Edward Zhu's voice was loud and clear. "Seeing you lift the trophy on stage and hearing the audience cheer for you makes me, as the boss, proud and happy!"

After all, aren't all rich kids just playing around with these kinds of things?

As for the first generation of wealthy individuals, they have little interest in this; they still prefer traditional sports.

For example, Principal Wang's father was involved in soccer...

The club is also a game for them.

You can show off your achievements in the game to your friends.

From this perspective, these bosses are no different from ordinary people.

"We at EDG have never been afraid to set high goals. We experienced some setbacks last year, but we've risen again since spring! What does this show? It shows that our foundation is still there, and our spirit hasn't been lost!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the factory manager and Meiko, lingering particularly on Li Fan's face, his tone becoming more serious: "Everyone is happy today, and I'm here to reassure you all, and also to cheer you on and encourage you!"

Upon hearing this, everyone perked up their ears.

"Next, you will be going to Brazil to represent our LPL in the Mid-Season Invitational. I promise you here that if you can bring the Mid-Season Invitational championship trophy back to us, in addition to the team bonus, I will personally reward each of you starting players with an extra 500,000 RMB!"

He stretched out his right hand, spreading his five fingers.

"Wow--!!!"

Five hundred thousand! For these mostly young contestants, that's an absolute fortune!

After all, the other members of EDG are not like Li Fan, who has already made a name for himself on the live streaming platform and is now a top streamer in the Huya gaming section.

Not counting the signing fee, he receives fifty to sixty thousand yuan in gifts and tips during each live stream.

That adds up to several million a month, which is an outrageous figure.

So for EDG players, sometimes using five fingers isn't so bad... these five fingers are just too good.

"Boss is awesome!!"

"President Zhu is so generous!"

Although this is just wishful thinking, having something to offer is the best thing for the contestants.

Based on their performance in the Spring Split, they still have a good chance of winning the Mid-Season Invitational.

"Alright, that's all I have to say! The rest depends on your performance!" Ed Zhu raised his drink. "Come on, everyone, let's toast to the victory of spring, and to summer... Cheers!"

cheers!!"

"EDG! Victory is certain!!"

Everyone raised their drinks.

Seeing that it was about time, Edward Zhu left the scene.

With the boss gone, the atmosphere became less formal but more relaxed and casual.

Everyone continued eating and drinking, and their voices grew louder.

After eating and drinking his fill, Li Fan put down his chopsticks and leaned back in his chair to rest. He was watching his teammates having fun and wondering if he should actually do a live stream for a while to get some time to relax when he got back.

Even though I don't have a computer, I can still do some live streaming of Honor of Kings.

Just then, a fragrant breeze wafted by, carrying with it a pungent perfume scent.

Three beautiful figures walked up to his table; they were Rita, Zhou Shuyi, and Luo Xin, the LPL official commentators and hosts who had been invited to the celebration banquet that evening.

"Fan-ge~ Congratulations on winning the championship!" Rita spoke first with a bright smile. She was wearing a well-fitting dress today.

Luo Xin blinked her big eyes and chimed in, "Yes, yes, you played so cool today!"

Zhou Shuyi nodded to the side, but her eyes kept glancing at the empty seat next to Li Fan.

Li Fan's popularity is currently soaring, especially her gentle image when interacting with fans after the match, which has gone viral on Weibo and generated a lot of buzz.

As insiders in the industry and hosts and commentators who need exposure and buzz, Rita and her colleagues naturally wouldn't miss this great opportunity to ride the wave of popularity.

Taking a photo with the newly crowned FMVP and posting it on Weibo will definitely generate a lot of interaction and buzz.

"Unreal, can I take a picture with you? I want to share in your championship joy!" Rita made the request in a natural and generous manner. As she spoke, she naturally moved to stand to Li Fan's left.

"Okay..." Li Fan still chose to give Rita some face.

Upon hearing this, Luo Xin reacted extremely quickly, seizing the prime spot to Li Fan's right in a flash.

She even cheerfully linked arms with Li Fan and said to Zhou Shuyi, who was temporarily holding the phone, "Shuyi, hurry up and take a picture for us!"

Zhou Shuyi cursed inwardly, "Those two sluts are so quick!" but she could only keep a smile on her face and take the phone from Luo Xin.

“Unreal, look at the camera!” Zhou Shuyi held up her phone.

"Okay, okay, it's my turn!" After taking the picture, Zhou Shuyi immediately handed the phone back to Luo Xin, and then wanted to take a photo with Li Fan alone.

However, Rita and Luo Xin wouldn't give her that chance. They both said they'd take a few more pictures together, so they changed poses a few more times to get the number of photos needed for the nine-grid layout.

Zhou Shuyi wanted to take a solo photo, and at that moment Li Fan called the factory manager over.

The factory manager also knew Li Fan well during this period, and it was obvious that he did not want to take a photo with Zhou Shuyi alone.

Although I don't know why, I still stood in the middle...

Rita couldn't wait any longer and sat in a quieter corner of the banquet hall, carefully selecting a few group photos she had just taken, and then started editing her Weibo post.

Not long after, Rita updated her Weibo.

"Following my idol! Congratulations to @EDG-Unreal on winning the Spring Split championship and FMVP! They were absolutely carrying the team today! Sharing in the joy of the championship, I also hope EDG achieves great results at MSI! #EDGWins #UnrealFMVP"

Below the text were two photos.

One photo shows Li Fan holding the Silver Dragon Cup with one hand and making a shushing gesture, while the other is a photo of her and Li Fan side by side.

In the group photo, she turned slightly to get closer to Li Fan.

Wow! Rita and Unreal Engine are in the same frame!

[Handsome men and beautiful women are a feast for the eyes!]

[Is this a celebration party? Rita looks so beautiful today!]

[Unreal's height and looks are absolutely stunning.]

Why do I feel like there's something going on in Rita's eyes when she looks at Unreal Engine? [doge emoji for protection]

……

(End of this chapter)