Esports world champion, debuted as the center of a talent show

If we have to assign blame, Vax isn't the biggest culprit in this crushing defeat.

In the first point of the first map of the best-of-three series, with four RXG players defending point A and Vax defending point B alone, NOG managed to plant the bomb at point A without taking any damage, leaving Vax to struggle to defend against five opponents.

This point was lost without any surprise.

Losing a pistol round obviously wouldn't make fans immediately realize the seriousness of the problem. Lin Sen raised an eyebrow and said in a relaxed tone, "NOG played really well in this pistol round."

Jiang Zhiyu frowned as he looked at the huge broadcast screen above the arena: "Some of the RXG players aren't performing well."

"How so?"

"The tactical arrangement in the first round was problematic. There was no crossfire within the point, everyone was firing hastily, and there was no coordination between them." He paused, his tone tactful, "It was like playing in a random squad."

Lin Sen gasped, his eyes wide with surprise: "Wow, Jiang Jiang, you've figured out so much in just one game!"

He then asked with some concern, "What should we do? What's wrong with them?"

Jiang Zhiyu sighed: "Hopefully, it's just this one point they weren't prepared for."

Unfortunately, RXG then showed him what it means to be unprepared for every single point.

In the following matches, the problems of missing aim and lack of coordination became more and more serious. As their shooting touch cooled down, the team members also became increasingly unlucky, getting killed several times by smoke grenades. Their offensive/defensive rhythm was disrupted, and they entered an endless cycle of "bad luck".

The audience gradually became restless in the second half of the first game. Seeing that they were about to lose by a large margin, all the fans were burning with anger.

Lu Shanshan in the middle looks like an outsider.

She was worried that Jiang Zhiyu and his group were on a private trip to watch the game, so she didn't tell anyone that she had met Jiang Zhiyu at the venue. But that didn't stop her from looking around expectantly, searching for that familiar figure.

As she watched, she noticed that the atmosphere and her friend's expression were gradually becoming strange. Although she didn't understand the game, she could tell that Tan Yi's team was about to lose.

Lu Shanshan cautiously glanced at her friend's face, which was ashen, her friend gritting her teeth as she stared at the home team's perspective on the screen, which had been easily breached once again.

Tan Yi noticed Lu Shanshan's gaze. She suppressed her anger and forced a smile at Lu Shanshan: "Actually, I wouldn't be angry if it were just that I couldn't beat them. I was prepared to lose, but I didn't expect them to have no cooperation or discipline at all today. They were like savages from different tribes who didn't understand each other's languages ​​and just went up on stage and started shooting."

Lu Shanshan was amused by her description and couldn't help but ask, "Why? Is it related to River being gone?"

When River was mentioned, Tan Yi couldn't help but feel a little dejected. She shook her head and said, "I don't know, but I suspect that they were too eager to prove that they could win without River, and that's how they collapsed."

"Huh? How could this be?"

"Let's see if they can adjust it back on the next map." Tan Yi helplessly spread his hands and looked at the main screen.

The final score on the first chart is NOG 13: RXG 4.

Yao Wei straightened his back and sat next to Jiang Zhiyu, not daring to breathe loudly.

Unaware of the situation, Lin Sen, taking advantage of the fact that the interview host hadn't arrived yet, covered his head and wailed, "Why were you beaten like this—"

"It seems like there's something wrong with his mentality." Wei Shuang glanced at the battle record and turned to look at the silent Jiang Zhiyu.

Jiang Zhiyu's expression was serious, and he unconsciously picked at his index finger: "Well, hopefully things can be adjusted during the event."

At this moment, the door to the VIP viewing area was pushed open, and a young female host walked in with a photographer, heading straight for the four-person sofa.

This presenter is a new intern who just started the new season, and today is clearly her first official interview in her career.

Although she was a little nervous, she demonstrated a high level of professionalism: "Hello, I'm your host Xiaowan. I'll be doing a short live interview with you in a bit. You can get ready beforehand."

The four nodded, took off their masks and put them back in their pockets, and tidied up their appearance.

The photographer first set up the camera directly opposite the sofa, aiming it at the faces of the group.

After the sponsor GG finished playing a whole round on the main screen, Xiao Wan held up three fingers to them: "Three, two, one."

The live interview has officially begun.

"Hello everyone, I'm your host today, Xiaowan! Standing next to me are four popular contestants from 'Shining Project.' Please introduce yourselves first." Xiaowan smiled and nodded to the four of them.

"Hello everyone! I'm Lin Sen! A huge fan of 'Zeroing Out'."

"Hello everyone, I'm Yao Wei, and I've been a fan of ZPL for many years."

"I am Kui Shuang, and I have always supported River."

"Hello everyone, I am Jiang Zhiyu." Knowing that saying too much would lead to mistakes, Jiang Zhiyu chose to speak less.

Who are these people?

[Is this another minor Chinese celebrity trying to ride the coattails of someone else's popularity?]

[Holy crap, a contestant from "Shining Project" is here! Both fans are ecstatic!]

They're really popular lately, especially Jiang Zhiyu; his popularity is skyrocketing.

[Those who follow both ZPL and Jiang Zhiyu feel like the dimensional barrier has been broken! My favorite person is appearing in my favorite tournament's live stream!]

I'd vaguely heard they had some business to attend to today, but I never expected Hong Liu to get such a big opportunity...

"Okay," Xiao Wan continued, "I'm sure everyone's curious about which team you're here to support today?"

Their answers to this question were consistent; they all expressed their support for the RXG team.

Xiao Wan wasn't surprised by this answer and smoothly moved on to the next topic: "So, how was your viewing experience today? Which highlight play from both sides left the deepest impression on you?"

[Thanks for your hard work, host. I honestly didn't see any particularly impressive plays from RXG.]

[Slicing a knife in the middle of the street, taking long strides, and getting shot dead – how can that not be considered a spectacular play?]

[Viewing experience – I got a big bite.]

Jiang Zhiyu decided to take on the responsibility of being the first to answer. He took the microphone and slowly began to speak.

"The atmosphere was fantastic, the audience was incredibly enthusiastic, and we could clearly hear their cheers and shouts from here, making for a great viewing experience. As for the exciting plays," he paused, "the seventh point game between the two teams at University A was very exciting, fully demonstrating the importance of tactical planning."

[This guy is so good at talking. Wasn't the seventh minute when RXG went on a crazy push, ran straight into NOG's trap, and got wiped out by a direct counter-attack?]

[The guy talking is so handsome! I was staring at his face the whole time and couldn't hear what he was saying at all!]

His name is Jiang Zhiyu! He's an outstanding trainee, currently the top trainee in "Shining Project," investing in him is definitely worthwhile!

The others followed up on Jiang Zhiyu's good lead, using appropriate wording and leaving no room for criticism.

Because the host had to interview other guests, their interview ended hastily, but the group had already left a deep impression on ZPL viewers, especially Jiang Zhiyu.

On the scene, the second map of the game was laid out in front of everyone.