She chose the strategy with the most bullet comments.

Upon hearing this, all five ESG players couldn't help but smile wryly.

The divination flowers regenerated just as they arrived at that spot, creating a flawless illusion.

Everyone knows Neeko can transform into certain plants in the Rift, but everyone also knows that the plants Neeko transforms into cannot grow; they can only become what they are.

If that flower hadn't grown from small to large just in time to refresh, how could we have let our guard down...?

What can I say?

In esports, luck is also a part of skill.

It can only be said that they were unlucky, while Su Mu was lucky. Even without that coincidence, the probability of losing to WLD wouldn't have been much lower.

Compared to the regular season, WLD's rate of improvement is clearly unmatched, and the gap between the two sides is much larger than imagined.

"As expected, esports players consider far more things on the field than we, the audience, can imagine."

Yu Xian nodded and posed her last question.

"Congratulations to WLD on winning this BO5 match today. As you enter the finals, you will likely face some formidable opponents. I'd like to know what Su Mu thinks about the next match?"

"Well, I wonder if Sister Yu Xian would like to hear a more emotionally intelligent perspective, or a less emotionally intelligent one?" Su Mu's face softened, and a mischievous glint flashed in her bright eyes.

Yu Xian was very curious, and then smiled and said, "Can we say both? How about starting with the one with high emotional intelligence?"

"Now that we've come this far, even if we advance to the finals and secure a ticket to the World Championship, there's no reason for us to fall on the steps of the throne. Of course, we want to go further, and no matter who our opponent in the finals is, we will do everything in our power to defeat them."

After speaking, Su Mu temporarily put down the microphone and maintained a smile.

Yu Xian nodded and gestured for her to continue, "What about the low emotional intelligence explanation?"

Most people know that the talk of high emotional intelligence is just empty words, a way to save face.

The implication of a low emotional intelligence statement is often the truth, which is why people prefer to hear it.

"Can I express myself in a different way, by using body language?"

[Best Acting Performance Begins]

"of course can."

Upon receiving confirmation from the host, Su Mu smiled even more broadly, but soon, the emotion accompanying her smile subtly changed.

She, who was originally all smiles and seemed approachable, suddenly turned her eyes into a murderous glint, catching countless viewers off guard and leaving them stunned.

Before anyone could react further, Su Mu raised his right hand and gently stroked his neck.

The aura she released in that instant seemed to send anyone who met her gaze to hell in the next second.

The moment she completed the action, the frightening emotion Su Mu had released vanished without a trace, and she returned to being the spirited and cheerful woman she always was.

However... those who were frightened, including many members of LPL teams, were unable to recover quickly.

When I met Su Mu's eyes, I felt like the person on stage wasn't a professional e-sports player, but a ruthless person who had truly killed thousands of enemies.

Yu Xian did not meet Su Mu's gaze directly, nor was she affected by the emotions she was expressing.

She had expected that the sharp and provocative gestures would ignite the atmosphere, but instead...

Silence reigned.

Yu Xian froze for a moment, almost unable to resist the urge to scratch her head.

It's just a provocative gesture, like pre-match trash talk. It's not enough to intimidate the whole crowd, is it?

She looked at the director, but unexpectedly caught a glimpse of fear in his eyes.

fear?

What are you afraid of?

Surely it's not like I saw a ghost...

The atmosphere was strange, and Yu Xian didn't dare to say anything more.

Su Mu maintained a polite smile, showing no sign of urgency.

However, after understanding the reason, she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

I impulsively decided to create a bit of a spectacle, but it seems I didn't control the intensity of my performance and went a little overboard...

After a long while, the director finally snapped out of his daze, looked at Su Mu with the eyes of someone looking at a monster, and then signaled Yu Xian to hurry up and wrap things up.

"...Su Mu is so humorous. We also believe that the WLD team can carry the determination to win. As the saying goes, the road is long and arduous, but perseverance will lead to success. We also hope to see WLD's bold and unconventional drafting style, yet incredibly united and cohesive team, in the future matches, okay?"

"Thank you to our player Su Mu for accepting the post-match interview. We look forward to your wonderful performance in the final. Is there anything you would like to say to the fans at the end of the interview?"

"Uh... I don't have anything to say. After all, saying thank you for your support is just a fact, and saying it would seem like I'm just going through the motions."

Faced with this, Su Mu was conflicted. He stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before deciding to express himself through gestures.

So she snapped her fingers to her cheek, winked playfully at the camera, and then bowed gracefully.

The fans, who were initially stunned, snapped back to reality when they met Su Mu's playful gaze.

The familiar cheers from the scene were recreated, and the familiar barrage of comments floated across the live stream.

Aaaaaaah! I'm going to die!

Waaaaah, Mu-ge is flirting with me, she has feelings for me, I want to have a whole litter of babies for her!

Wake up! You're not even generating electricity in the right place. Where would Brother Mu get the ability for you to generate electricity? Brother Mu, take me with you. I'm willing to automatically put on a collar for you...

Stop comparing how amazing he is. Doesn't anyone think that Brother Mu's eyes were terrifying when he slit his throat?

[I'm in the US, just got off the plane... Sorry, I got carried away. Who do you think I am? I was so scared that I've already changed my pants.]

[RT is probably the one who made it to the finals. I wonder what they would think if they had watched today's match and interviews?]

[I can only say there's going to be a good show to watch! Why aren't you fast forward to the finals in five days? I want to see bloodshed!]

Don't rush me, let me rush. Let's see if RT can beat TFS tomorrow. If the regular season champions lose, that would be a big problem.

【…

WLD's record of shutting out their opponent again in the playoffs spread like wildfire throughout the community, even among teams from other regions.

Witnessing WLD's performance, many teams that were expected to go to the S1 World Championship felt a sense of unease.

268. Trailer

That night, not only did the number of views for the game replays surge, but the popularity of post-game interview videos, which were usually not very interesting, surpassed that of single-game replays for the first time.

The reason stemmed from Su Mu's throat-slitting gesture and expression, which were so vivid and terrifying.

Meeting his gaze, he felt a sense of dread, as if Su Mu was really about to kill him.

According to sources, the post-match interview replay video underwent a second review; it was rejected during the first review because it was deemed too frightening.

It was this statement that drew countless people who hadn't watched the game or participated in the post-game interviews to come and watch.

You won't be surprised if you don't look, because once you do, you'll be shocked.

The buzz surrounding WLD's victory over ESG and their advancement to the finals, securing their ticket to the World Championship, was overshadowed by Su Mu's gestures and gaze during the interview.

What started as a purely League of Legends (LOL) matter unexpectedly attracted the attention of big names in the film and television industry, who left comments asking if Su Mu was interested in changing careers.

Whether it was a joke or not, it was more or less a form of approval.

Only those in the know understand that in peacetime and a harmonious society, ordinary people without similar experiences would never display such a breathtaking gaze.

Generally, only those who have received systematic training or are veteran actors can deliver a perfect performance.

The actions of celebrities in the entertainment industry often create a trend.

Initially, only a few celebrities visited the site, but the number of visitors gradually increased, creating a surge in online traffic.

The entertainment industry is never short of traffic, but it also prioritizes traffic above all else. Ever since a comment from a celebrity director with millions of followers went viral, it has sparked a wave of imitations.

Or rather, they're jumping on the bandwagon, trying to gain attention and make their presence felt.

Personal verified accounts, official verified accounts, and studio verified accounts, etc., followed one after another. (Afternoon)

Just after 8 p.m. that night, a strange phenomenon appeared in the comments section.

Surprisingly, a large number of entertainment industry-related accounts left identical comments under esports videos.

"Young lady, are you interested in becoming an actress? You have an extraordinary talent for it, and I'm sure you'll achieve great things in the future."

Unaware onlookers scrolled through three full pages of comments before finally finding one left by a League of Legends player.

Those who haven't been scared by Su Mu yet find it outrageous. How can an e-sports player have the qualifications to receive such praise from so many actors, directors, and celebrities?

Of course, these people, who had been bombarded with comments and bullet screen messages at the designated time, finally understood why after meeting Su Mu's gaze directly into the camera...

To be fair, they are indeed qualified.

Compared to those in the entertainment industry today who have money but no talent, they're not exactly obliterated, but at least they're as insignificant as fireflies compared to the moon.

Upon seeing this buzz, the head of the tournament organizing committee at Tencent immediately stopped what he was doing and rushed back to the company to work overtime, contacting the Riot Games contact and requesting that they release the trailer for the S1 World Championship theme song ahead of schedule.

Riot Games would definitely not agree to that. It was only almost finished yesterday, and there are still some parts that need to be perfected. How could they release it ahead of schedule?

The original plan was to release the World Championship roster after it was finalized; even if it was completed early, it shouldn't be released prematurely.

Furthermore, according to the plan, the full version should be released seven days after the trailer is released, while it's still fresh in everyone's minds.

This is only if the complete version is finished, which means that Su Mu and Bai Wei need to re-record the official version before the start of the global finals.

Music is an excellent medium for conveying emotions. The theme song for the S1 World Championship Finals, if done well, can greatly boost popularity.

Having popularity is equivalent to indirectly increasing influence and attracting players to the game, right?

Making games is also a business, and everything must be done according to the rules.

This is what the person in charge at Riot Games replied...

Then, Tencent sent them the data on the popularity generated after the match, as well as the interview video.

Five minutes later, the Riot Games representative completely changed their tune, saying there were no problems and the teaser video would be released to the global community in about three hours.

Having received a satisfactory reply, the penguin manager glanced at his watch.

20:4

Based on the rounding and synchronization methods, it will likely be released at midnight Beijing time.

And today is Saturday, so most working professionals and students won't be going to sleep so soon. Instead, they'll be starting their nightlife and won't be worried about the spread of the virus.

Now... it's time to connect with the media on promotional matters.

Considering the workload of the four tasks, the person in charge of the company notified the employees to take a holiday. These two simple sentences instantly boosted the morale of the office workers, and some even rushed out the door in their slippers.

[Go back to the company immediately and work overtime. Tonight's overtime pay is ten times the normal rate.]

It's just ten times the overtime pay. If you exceed the KPI for a big project, the bonus you get will be much, much more than ten times the overtime pay for a mere ten or so people.

Not long after Su Mugang began his post-match review, his phone, which was on the table, vibrated.

Upon seeing the caller ID note, a flicker of curiosity and speculation crossed his eyes.

After giving Liu Keke and Xu Jing an apologetic gesture, Su Mu quickly walked out of the conference room and closed the door behind her.

"Hello, Ms. Elsa."

"Su! You've really given us an unexpected surprise today."

"surprise?"

"It was a surprise! Your interview after making it to the LPL Summer Finals generated an unprecedented amount of buzz, because of that gesture and that look!"

Elsa's voice sounded very cheerful, and Su Mu could almost guess the smile on the other end of the phone—it probably reached all the way to her ears.

"Due to the high popularity of LOL in China, we have decided to release the trailer for the S1 theme song three weeks in advance, hoping to use your popularity to further boost the attention on the finals."

Moreover, Su Mu is also quite popular overseas, with a considerable number of fans.

Su Mu nodded in realization, surprised by the efficiency of the fist's work, and also roughly understood why Elsa had contacted him.

Besides opening the Tongba Sanlin Jiuqi Wine House, they should also cooperate with the interaction on the media account.

"Su, although most of your professional players' media accounts are not used by yourselves, I would like to ask that if you do a live stream, you can watch the trailer when the audience is at its peak. Consider it an extra commercial order from us, and the compensation will definitely be substantial."

"Is there no time limit? The finals are in a few days, and I'm not sure if the coaching staff will allow a live broadcast," Su Mu asked.

"It's alright, it won't be a problem within ten days anyway. As one of the lead actors and creators, you'll definitely get plenty of fan-submitted clips from the live stream, which will generate buzz, and the secondary creations will create a powerful effect in traffic marketing..."

Elsa got more and more excited as she spoke, even mentioning some tactics used in the media industry, which made Su Mu feel a little ashamed.