LOL: Alliance Intelligence King

"No need to try, you two are a team!"

Zuo Wu raised an eyebrow: "You two are old partners. With such an excellent head coach as Chen Rui, your abilities as an assistant coach are naturally not bad either!"

"no......"

"These are your contracts," Zuo Wu said, not giving Zhu Kai a chance to speak. "Take a look at the salary and benefits. They're both for one year, with no non-compete agreements. Although Snake isn't as rich as IG, we're definitely not stingy when it comes to talent."

Taking the contract, Chen Rui easily found the page on salary and benefits—

The fixed monthly salary during the Spring and Summer Splits is 2.2 RMB, and during the off-season it is 1.5 RMB per month. This is indeed an improvement compared to my salary with IG, but the increase is only a few hundred RMB.

He was more interested in the incentive bonus.

Top six in the regular season (guaranteed playoffs): monthly salary +20%; top four in the playoffs: monthly salary +30%; reach the finals or finish as runner-up: monthly salary +40%.

Winning the Spring or Summer Championship: Monthly salary +70%, plus a one-time bonus of 3 to 5 RMB.

As for entering MSI or the World Championship, the contract also includes a detailed list of bonuses, but there is no increase in salary.

Chen Rui was not surprised by this.

Snake's strength is considered to be in the lower-middle tier in the LPL. Currently, out of twelve teams, they can barely make it to the playoffs. With limited funding from sponsors, their salaries and benefits are naturally not very high.

But it must be said that the other party was indeed quite sincere.

Instead of using the fact that he was criticized and forced to resign by the entire internet to lower his salary, the other party took the initiative to increase his salary and benefits.

According to Chen Rui, the salary level of mid-tier LPL teams should be between 1.5 and 1.8 RMB, and the salary during the off-season is basically cut in half.

After receiving the "Coach's Vision" information, Chen Rui is full of expectations for coaching this year.

But the problem is...

Snake's current roster has limited potential; even if they can be developed into top-tier players, they won't be able to go much further.

In particular, the command talent he had been longing for for two and a half years.

If IG didn't happen, Snake definitely will!

Snake's goodwill is like sending charcoal in snowy weather for Chen Rui, who has just experienced a career slump. After the contract is signed, the club will also share in the criticism he has been tarnished.

But Chen Rui still hesitated, glancing at Zhu Kai out of the corner of his eye.

He had assumed Zhu Kaihui was sullen because of his teaching assistant status, but to his surprise, the guy quickly picked up the pen and signed his name, as if Zuo Wu would have regretted it if he had been half a second later.

"I'm ready!"

Zhu Kai stood up straight and said passionately, "I will definitely assist Chen Rui and turn Snake into a top team in the LPL."

"Sit down, sit down," Zuo Wu waved his hand. "You don't need to sign any pledges. Once you join our team, it'll be easier to have drinks with us."

"Drink! Let's drink tonight!"

Zuo Wu chatted with Zhu Kai with a smile, but when she glanced at Chen Rui, she noticed that he didn't respond for a long time.

His heart skipped a beat, and he asked repeatedly, "Chen Rui, do you have any concerns?"

"I'd like to ask Snake about his outlook for this year."

"Zhan Zhan?"

Zuo Wu blurted out: "The goal of a professional team is naturally the championship. Nobody in esports remembers the runner-up."

Chen Rui nodded in agreement and made no attempt to hide it.

"Are there any personnel changes this year? Besides Zzr in the jungle, are there any other plans?"

"Bake's contract in the mid lane expired, and we contacted Najin's mid lane substitute, Tank. However, it's not the transfer window yet, so it hasn't been officially confirmed. The top lane and AD positions remain unchanged, and as for support Ella, we want to renew her contract and keep her."

"Tank?"

Chen Rui had some impression of him.

He is a team-oriented, utility-focused mid-laner who is also skilled with Ziggs, making him a more advanced version of Bake.

Chen Rui roughly understood Zuo Wu's thoughts.

Given Snake's tactical approach, the mid laner is destined not to be the carry, making finding a utility mid laner the best option.

Just like IG, they are a team that focuses on mid, top, and jungle.

Having gotten used to coaching top mid-laners like Rookie, Chen Rui felt a little awkward about coaching LCK substitute players.

If we train them well, we can send them back to the LCK, and then they'll become a major threat?

At that time, Chen Rui's stereotypes in the minds of netizens will be even more pronounced.

As for Ella, she was passed over by Chen Rui.

He has some command ability, but it doesn't meet the requirements.

Sensing the veiled meaning in Chen Rui's words, Zuo Wu's smile faded, and his tone became serious. "Coach Corn, are you considering the players' abilities?"

"I want to change my mid laner and support."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Kai gasped sharply.

Not brothers...

Don't you know your own situation?

It should be Zuo Wu who serves the tea!

Snake, the "leaking coach" who was criticized and forced to leave the internet, is absolutely benevolent for daring to stand up and take us in at this moment!

He quickly nudged Chen Rui with his elbow, winked and explained, "Coach Corn means that if the team wants to go further, it may need to change players. This is for the sake of our club's performance."

Yo?

Zhu Kai actually helped me make amends?

Chen Rui raised an eyebrow, showing interest.

[Energy -1]

【Energy: 58】

Despite his exhaustion, Chen Rui glanced at the two people's emotions.

[Zhu Kai | Emotion: Surprise (Hidden emotion: Secret delight)]

[Left Fog | Emotion: Angry (Hidden Emotion: Secretly pleased)]

Chen Rui thought to himself, "This is bad."

There's definitely a reason why these two can get along so well; even their hidden emotions are so similar that you can't catch them just by looking at their faces.

It seems that Zuo Wu is also worried about personnel.

He just couldn't find a good opportunity to push this matter forward.

Chen Rui spoke up, which happened to hit Zuo Wu where it hurt.

System, help me!

Chen Rui didn't intend to hide anything: "The club probably hasn't found a suitable candidate yet, right?"

Zuo Wu nodded.

"I have a Korean friend who I want to invite to try out for the Snake team. If he passes the trial, I want to train him to be a commander."

"Not a professional player?" Zuo Wu joked with a straight face, "Coach Corn, the Snake team is not your or my private club, we can't afford to have nepotism."

"If everything proceeds according to the normal procedure, and I fail the trial, I will never mention replacing the player again."

Zuo Wu hesitated for a moment.

Sensing that Chen Rui seemed serious, he didn't refuse again and said in a deep voice, "Then it's your decision. You'll also be involved in the personnel adjustments this year."

"It's a deal!"

After reaching an agreement with Zuo Wu, Chen Rui finally felt relieved. He checked the contract again to make sure there were no problems, signed his name, and handed it to the other party.

"Once the transfer window opens, this contract will be submitted to the ACE Alliance for filing. Now..."

Zuo Wu stood up and extended her hand.

"Welcome Corn and Coach Kenzhu to the Snake family! Let's strive for great results this year and secure more sponsorships!"

"Let's work together!" Chen Rui also extended his hand.

Compared to the previous year, the salaries and benefits of both players and coaching staff in the LPL in 2015 have seen a significant improvement.

As the league gains wider recognition, more and more capital will flow in in 2016. If they can achieve good results this year, there will definitely be unexpected surprises.