Huayu: Starting from retirement, sweeping across the domestic entertainment industry

Halfway through the match, the big screen showed that DWG had secured the fourth dragon (Fire Dragon Soul).

This means that SN's situation is already very dangerous.

Li Ran knew there was no point in watching any further.

He turned his head to look at Zhang Jingyi beside him.

She was staring intently at the screen, her brows slightly furrowed. Although she might not fully understand the specific situation, she was also caught up in the tense atmosphere.

Li Ran stood up and said slowly, "Alright, take your time watching. I'm going to the commentary booth."

Zhang Jingyi nodded, her gaze still fixed on the screen: "Okay, Brother Li Ran."

The first game was largely predictable, with DWG securing a solid start thanks to their solid macro play and perfect team fight coordination.

Before the start of the second game, Li Ran did not return to the audience seats.

He sat with Guan Zeyuan and Changmao at the commentary booth, looking at the draft and ban interface and analyzing the tactical ideas of both sides.

In this game, SN's top laner Bin locked in Fiora.

As the game progressed into the mid-game, everyone held their breath. Bin's Fiora was like a ghost in team fights, reaping the lives of his opponents with each strike.

"Pentakill! Pentakill! Bin got a pentakill!"

Guan Zeyuan exclaimed in surprise.

Commentator Miller shouted into the microphone, his voice echoing throughout the arena: "This is the first pentakill in the history of the World Championship Finals!"

The cheers at the scene were so loud they almost lifted the roof off.

Those fans watching the live stream online must be frantically spamming the chat right now, filling the screen with the name "Bin".

Li Ran looked at the spirited young player on the screen, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

At this time, Bin was not the arrogant young man who later called himself "the best in the world," nor was he the meme king who was teased as "Steelback Beast."

He was just a fledgling, talented top laner who etched his name on the world stage with a pentakill.

That's the charm of esports.

One second they're on the edge of a cliff, the next they can create a miracle.

SN successfully won a game.

In the third game, the two sides were extremely evenly matched.

The economic gap remained narrow, and the numbers kept shifting, with neither side able to completely dominate the other.

However, thanks to the advantage of the Dragon Soul they secured in the early game, DWG seized the opportunity in the Baron team fight, achieving a 3-for-0 exchange and securing the Baron. They then pushed towards the high ground.

Another victory.

DWG took the lead with a score of 2-1, securing match point.

In the fourth game, DWG maintained their early-game dominance.

Although Bin's Gangplank found another opportunity and solo-killed the opponent's mid laner, DWG's adjustment speed was too fast.

They quickly regained their footing, giving SN no chance to extend their lead.

Finally, the moment the crystal shattered, time froze at 11:58 p.m.

DWG, a team that rose from humble beginnings in internet cafes, lifted the S10 championship trophy.

Golden rain fell from the sky, sprinkling on the young athletes.

Yon, Showmaker, Ghost, BeryL, and Nuguri hugged each other. Some laughed, some cried, and some just stood there blankly, looking up at the golden rain.

Li Ran stood on the commentary platform, watching the scene.

He heard Showmaker say those words again in the post-match interview: "It is our duty to rebuild the glory of LCK."

It was exactly the same as he remembered.

It was quite late when I finished work and left the venue.

The autumn night wind was chilly and felt cold on my face.

Li Ran, along with Zhang Jingyi and Luo Yunxi, found a restaurant that was still open and had a simple meal.

During the meal, Luo Yunxi was visibly downcast. As a long-time LPL fan, it was understandable that he was upset about his region's team losing.

Li Ran didn't try to persuade him further, but simply clinked glasses with him a few times and agreed to meet again sometime in the future.

After finishing his meal, Luo Yunxi left first.

Li Ran and Zhang Jingyi got into the car to return to the hotel where the film crew was staying.

The car drove through Shanghai late at night, neon lights flowing outside the window.

Zhang Jingyi leaned back in her seat and turned her head to look at Li Ran.

He gazed out the window, his expression calm and revealing no emotion.

She spoke slowly, asking softly, "Brother Li Ran, are you alright, are you feeling okay?"

Li Ran turned to look at her and smiled.

"No, I always favored DWG. Although the game can change in an instant, their overall strength is indeed stronger."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Besides, I'm just a guest commentator, not a player. And I've already won two consecutive championships, so I'm not bothered by these things anymore."

Zhang Jingyi looked at him and suddenly asked curiously, "So, do you still want to play in the game?"

Li Ran was stunned for a moment.

This question, like a bullet from years ago, hit him right between the eyebrows.

He was silent for a long time.

The neon lights outside the window flickered, casting flowing shadows on his face. Zhang Jingyi didn't urge him, but waited quietly.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Perhaps I still want to."

His voice was very soft, as if he were talking to himself.

When he was first reborn, all he could think about was winning the championship.

Using his memories from his past life, coupled with his exceptional understanding of the game's version, he played for three years and won two consecutive championships.

In S9, he even dominated the entire year of competition, winning every championship he could and achieving a Grand Slam.

Those obsessions were finally let go at that moment.

Those obsessions were finally let go at that moment.

But this time, as he stood in the audience and watched the young players compete on stage, he suddenly remembered something.

I recall Burn, who burned himself out on the field in my past life.

Thinking back to those all-night training sessions, those team battles where we turned the tide in desperate situations, and the regret of not being able to lift the trophy.

He paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, I miss Burn from the competition field even more."

Zhang Jingyi thought he was reminiscing about the past.

Only Li Ran himself knew that what he missed was that athlete from his past life who regretfully retired, the one who never reached the peak.

The car continued on its way to the film crew's hotel.

There's another scene to film tomorrow afternoon.

……

The crew of "Lighter and Princess Dress" filmed in Shanghai for another month.

During this month, Li Ran and Zhang Jingyi visited almost all the filming locations in Shanghai.

The campus of Lida College, the library of Jianqiao College, the sycamore-lined path of Hengshan Road, and the night view of the Bund.

The story of Li Xun and Zhu Yun is gradually being filled in these places.

The first glance exchanged in the library, walking side by side under the plane trees, the confession under the Bund lights...

After each scene was filmed, director Liu Junjie would stare at the monitor for a long time before nodding in satisfaction.

This couple is such a perfect match, both on and off screen; it's like a novel come to life.

……

On December 6th, the film crew officially moved to Changsha.

It was already evening when the plane landed.

Sitting in the car, looking at the familiar street scene outside the window, Li Ran suddenly remembered something.

He looked at Zhang Jingyi beside him: "Do you remember what I said before?"

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment: "What?"

"I'll take you to meet my mom."

Zhang Jingyi's face flushed slightly.

She opened her mouth, her voice trembling, "Li Ran... Brother, isn't it... too fast? I'm not... ready yet..."

Seeing her nervous expression, Li Ran couldn't help but laugh: "It's my mom's birthday on the 8th. I haven't been able to go with her in previous years, but I definitely have to go back this year."

Zhang Jingyi paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

She asked softly, "Brother Li Ran, what...what gift should I prepare for Auntie?"

Her brows were slightly furrowed, clearly in thought.

"I've never given gifts to elders before, and besides, this is your mother... What kind of things does your aunt like?"

Li Ran thought about it and realized that his mother didn't lack anything, so he hadn't planned to give her a gift.

But it wouldn't be appropriate for Zhang Jingyi to go to meet his parents empty-handed for the first time.

He suddenly thought of something, and looking at Zhang Jingyi who was still deep in thought, he slowly said, "My mom doesn't seem to lack anything. If we're talking about what she likes..."

"It should be..." Li Ran paused deliberately.

Zhang Jingyi looked at him and said coquettishly, "Oh! Brother Li Ran, hurry up and tell me!"

Li Ran smiled and slowly said, "He's just... a grandson."

"grandson?"

Zhang Jingyi repeated it, and then, realizing what she had said, the blush that had just faded from her face returned.

She playfully complained, "Does that mean it can just appear out of thin air? The main thing now is what to send the day after tomorrow..."

After a two-second silence, she murmured softly, "We'll talk about the grandson later..."

Seeing her shy expression, Li Ran smiled gently and said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Just buy some tea leaves; my mom usually likes to drink tea."

"Actually, it doesn't matter what it is, as long as it's the thought that counts."

Zhang Jingyi nodded. "Then come with me to pick out a gift tomorrow! I don't have any filming scheduled for the next couple of days."

The film crew moved locations, and the equipment and venues needed to be adjusted, so Li Ran and the others had a three-day holiday, which they used to celebrate Li's mother's birthday.