LOL: Do I have to be a spinning top too?

"what?"

Letme's mouth gaped open in an "O" shape, and he leaned back in his chair, his face filled with disbelief.

"Is Tai Ye's (a nickname for a certain actor) now making such explosive statements?"

"Start spinning the top right away?"

"What did Little Bu do to offend Tiger Duck's number one boss?"

He waved his hand dismissively: "Hey bro, don't talk nonsense!"

"I asked who could draw the ball from whom, I didn't say that Xiao Bu would be drawn by the newcomer."

"He's stirring up trouble for us again!"

AJ, speaking in a Hong Kong accent, chimed in:

"I think the young player is going to be at a disadvantage."

"After all, the difference in experience is too great."

"Moreover, RNG still has Wei and Tangyuan, so RNG's overall strength is definitely superior."

"TES will probably lose this match."

  

As soon as he finished speaking, the chat in AJ's live stream was instantly flooded with comments.

[Is the fat pig thinking he's on again?]

[Fun fact: The streamer didn't retire, he just got unwanted!]

Hahaha, that hurts!

[What champion are you, Sharp Hook?]

[You're the first spinning top in the LPL, getting spun around by Ma Datou's Renekton and Darius.]

AJ got a little angry when he saw these comments:

"Hey! You barking dogs, stop barking!"

"I'm LPL player number 007! The man who led IM to three consecutive promotions! You think I don't understand?"

Upon hearing this, Zitai laughed so hard he slapped the table.

"Hey, you big slut, why are you in such a hurry?"

AJ, his face flushed and neck red, exclaimed, "No way! It's just the chat dogs barking randomly!"

Where did I say something wrong?

"Newcomers always have to pay their dues!"

He waved his hand dismissively, his expression earnest:

"Listen to me, don't be impatient. That's how the 'bullet screen dogs' are; the more anxious you are, the happier they are."

"Come on, come on, the contestants are here, let's watch the match."

"The players have entered the arena, let's watch the match!"

The stage lights suddenly came on.

A petite female host, with pigtails, wearing a floral dress and khaki stilettos, slowly walked onto the stage with an incredibly sweet smile.

The formulaic opening announcement began...

In the contestant passage, Li Hu looked at the beautiful figure and naturally knew which female host she was.

Luo Xin, a well-known female host, LPL's "Mei Yangyang" (a nickname for a female celebrity), is the designated second-best choice in the League of Legends esports circle.

Even in 2026, the incident involving her and her second brother is still gossip material that LPL viewers enjoy talking about.

But putting aside these off-field factors, Luo Xin's professional skills are still top-notch.

After the opening announcement, Luo Xin's clear voice echoed throughout the Hongqiao Tiandi Performing Arts Center.

"Welcome everyone to the 2022 Demacia Cup semi-final!"

"First, let's welcome...RoyalNeverGiveUp!"

The spotlight shone on the exit of the players' tunnel, and the RNG players walked out one by one.

Top laner Breathe, jungler Wei, mid laner Tangyuan, ADUGLY, support Bunny.

The crowd erupted in cheers, and RNG fans waved their support signs.

Standing in the player tunnel, Li Hu watched the RNG players take the stage and silently sighed to himself.

Fortunately, it wasn't RNG's manager or coach who contacted me.

Although TES is a well-known spinning top team, it is at least a legitimate club that pays salaries on time and doesn't hold players hostage with contracts.

But RNG is truly an extraordinary team...

They're always dealing with contract issues and unpaid wages; the legal department is busier than the coaching staff.

In 2026, they were even declared defaulters, losing their LPL spot and falling from a long-established powerhouse to a marginal player in the league.

It's said that a player who retired two years ago is still demanding back pay from RNG. Yes, it's that famous "Sea Whip Boy," which is just outrageous.

Of course, RNG hasn't reached that stage yet.

But some signs have already emerged.

RNG is currently in a seemingly peaceful state, with the entire team renewing contracts.

But in reality, everyone knows perfectly well what will happen next.

Luo Xin's voice pulled him back to reality.

"Next, let's welcome TopEsports!"

Li Hu took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

A spotlight shone down from above.

Cheers erupted from the audience, interspersed with a few particularly clear shouts.

"Glory...!"

"Go, Tiger!"

Li Hu paused for a moment, then looked in the direction of the sound.

Near the front of the stands, there were several fans holding up TES support signs.

One of the signs prominently displayed his ID...Glory, next to which was a crooked little tiger drawing.

His Weibo account "虎虎QAQ" has gained more than 8,000 followers in the past few days, and this follower must be one of them!

Li Hu raised his hand and waved in that direction.

The light sign swayed even more violently.

Both teams took their seats on the stage and began adjusting their equipment.

Li Hu put on his headphones, tapped his fingers quickly on the keyboard, and adjusted the mouse speed.

On the commentary stage, a male and a female voice joined in at the opportune moment.

"Welcome everyone to the live broadcast room. This is the Demacia Cup semi-final match between TES and RNG."

The male commentator wore black-rimmed glasses and had a gentle voice with a slight inflection.

"Hello everyone, this is your commentator for this match, Ji De."

"Hello everyone, I'm Tongxi, the commentator for this match."

Tong Xi sat next to him, her voice sweet and clear.

"Today's match is going to be very interesting."

Remember to speak first:

"On the TES side, after sweeping IG 3-0 in the last match, the performance of the rookie top laner Glory can be said to have amazed everyone."

"Riven, Sett, and Vayne, three completely different styles of heroes, three wins in three games, two MVPs."

"But today they are facing Breathe, which is a real test for this newcomer."

Tongxi continued:

"That's right. Although Breathe hasn't been with RNG for long this year, his performance with BLG was remarkable."

"His laning dominance is among the top in the LPL. Whether Glory can withstand this pressure today is one of the biggest highlights of this match."

"Regarding the mid-jungle matchup..."

Remember to change the subject:

"TES' mid and jungle players are Wangxiao and Xiaofang, two young players."

"RNG's jungler is Wei, and their mid laner is Tangyuan."

"Although Tangyuan is also a newcomer, Wei is indeed much more experienced than Xiaofang."

"If Wei can gain an advantage in the jungle, then TES's side lanes will be under tremendous pressure."

"However, with veteran Mark anchoring the bot lane, TES should be able to hold their own in the bot lane matchup."

The two analyzed the situation on the field back and forth, while the chat rooms in various live broadcast rooms were already in an uproar.

[The Vietnamese veterans are in an uproar. Little Wei is a two-time MSIF MVP champion. Making it to the round of 16 should be a piece of cake for him, right?]

[Stop yelling, have you even received your paycheck for today's press release?]

[TES's second-string roster only made it to the semifinals because of good luck in the draw. Today, we'll show you what a true difference in skill looks like.]

[The person upstairs is right. Although RNG isn't fielding their full roster, Wei and Breathe are both capable of carrying the team in the LPL. How can TES possibly compete?]

[Glory? The overhyped rookie king, today Breathe will teach him a lesson.]

[Stop playing dead, you water ghosts! You weren't acting like this when you were eliminated in the round of 16.]

Although neither side fielded their full starting lineup.

However, as the main fan groups of LPL in recent years, the Royal Never Give Up (RNG) fans and the Water Ghosts (LPL fans) are still formidable opponents.

The comments section was filled with angry remarks.

The live stream's popularity had already soared to tens of millions before the competition even started.

The debugging time ended quickly.

The BP screen lit up simultaneously on ten monitors.

Remember the sound and switch in sync:

"Alright, the match officially begins, let's move on to the draft phase!"

RNG is on the blue side, and TES is on the red side.

First round of bans.

Heart didn't hesitate for a second and immediately banned Riven.

"Ban Riven right from the start!"

I remember the tone of her voice was clearly one of surprise:

"This is another team, after IG, that has banned Glory's Riven."

"It seems that Riven's 8-0 run in the last game really impressed all the coaches."

Tongxi chimed in, "After all, Riven isn't exactly a Tier 0 pick in the current meta."

"RNG's willingness to waste a ban slot on Glory shows that they have done their homework on this point."