In the parallel world, the regular season of the CFPLs23 season has entered the 15th round, reaching the final sprint stage.
"Only Gao Ran left, 1v4."
"The gun head still missed, that's awkward."
"Congratulations to estar for taking the first win, leading Xuan Shi 1:0."
"..."
The voices of Hao Wei and Xiao Yu echoed in the PL Esports Stadium. After announcing estar's victory in the Alien City, Xuan Shi stood on the edge of a cliff, with one foot already dangling in the void.
In the second half of 2023, Xuan Shi signed 46, brought in Eleven Su from estar, and spent a fortune on reinforcements, unwilling to be a pushover anymore.
During the cfs pre-season, Xuan Shi started slow but finished strong, achieving a valuable cfs world championship spot under the leadership of Du Chao and Eleven Su, setting a new team record.
Although they ultimately lost to the yn team at the World Championship, it was still a remarkable achievement considering their short time together, making it fair to say that they have a lot of potential and a bright future.
However, much to their dismay, Xuan Shi began to crumble from within after the PL spring season began, which they had high hopes for.
Du Chao started dating, and his girlfriend affected his draw speed; his gun couldn't hold its ground anymore.
Eleven Su, on the other hand, became inflated, thinking he could dominate PL with a support sniper and four rushers, only to be hoisted and beaten.
After being humiliated by other teams, he lost his composure and contributed several classic meme images before completely giving up on treatment.
In this life-or-death battle against estar, Eleven Su did not play, instead being replaced by a newcomer, Gao Ran.
On March 11th, ranked bottom of the league, he was disheartened and had given up.
Xuan Shi's lounge.
10:3, a crushing defeat by 7 points. This was Xuan Shi's report card for the first map.
Zao Zao, with his bald head shining, spoke after the team members were all seated, "Alright, Sunny's gun feel isn't good, so he'll sit out and rest. Jiang Qin will take his place."
Zao Zao's words not only elicited surprised expressions from the starting players, but also startled Jiang Qin, who was slacking off in a corner.
He pointed at himself in disbelief, surprised, "You're taking Sunny off and putting me on, is that really true?"
Before Zao Zao could respond, Sunny, with a dark face, directly stated, "Yes, it's really true, it couldn't be more true."
"You guys play tonight, I have a headache, so I'll go back to the club to rest."
"Remember to pack up my equipment later, don't break it."
Sunny was also emotionally charged, regardless of Zao Zao's expression, he grabbed his backpack and stood up to leave.
"Okay, okay, I'll use my own equipment, and I'll pack yours up later."
"I made my debut tonight too, let's have late-night snacks together."
Jiang Qin's harmless remark made Sunny speed up his departure, afraid that if he lingered too long, he would want to fight with him.
I'm benched, you're making your debut, you have to have such a huge heart to eat with me.
Zao Zao, the head coach, was quite embarrassed, but didn't say much.
Xuan Shi's performance was so terrible, it wasn't entirely the players' fault; he also bore responsibility.
As a first-time coach, Zao Zao had not properly adjusted his attitude and established a commanding image.
J1E was previously the commanding core of estar, leading them into the finals of the S19 season, yet he never dared to say a word to him. He was essentially a tool man.
Today's game, with two new players added, was his last struggle, an attempt to break through the impasse with new players and fight again.
But such a decision to make a change on the spot, how could others understand it?
...
When the players from estar and Xuan Shi returned to the stage, the camera switched from the commentary desk to the live scene.
Hao Wei: "I just learned from the director that Xuan Shi has made a rotation, taking Sunny off and putting on the rookie Jiang Qin."
"Unlike Gao Ran, who came up from the Hundred Cities League, Jiang Qin is a homegrown rookie who has never appeared on the stage before."
Xiao Yu: "Yes, he's never played a game before, this is his first time playing on stage."
"However, Xuan Shi, putting on two rookies, Gao Ran and Jiang Qin, in such a crucial match, it feels like they're giving up."
Hao Wei: "Yes, it feels that way, but it's understandable."
"Xuan Shi is currently 3-11, bottom of the league. With three rounds left in the regular season, and strong teams like AG and EP yet to come, getting into the playoffs is only a theoretical possibility."
"You can think of it as Xuan Shi accepting their fate, now they're training rookies and preparing for the next season."
Xiao Yu: "Well, that's how it is, but I feel that you shouldn't give up until the very end. You should still have a fighting spirit."
Hao Wei: "We won't comment too much on the team's decisions."
"But Jiang Qin's ID is interesting, 'Changjiang, Changjiang, I'm the Yellow River, are you going to play A or B?'"
"Over, over."
Xiao Yu: "Hahaha, now that you say it, it is pretty funny. He seems like a humorous guy."
"Let's take a look at the game data for Alien City."
"..."
On the official livestream, viewers' bullet comments flew by rapidly.
〔Theoretically possible, you can think of it as being cold but not buried.〕
〔Another rookie, Xuan Shi is giving up!〕
〔There are new rookies every year, but Xuan Shi has the most.〕
〔hhhh, Changjiang, Changjiang, I'm the Yellow River!〕
〔Jiang Qin, Changjiang, what are you good at?〕
〔ctbz, Xuan Shi is completely done!〕
〔xswl, his ID is so grand, he's a talented individual!〕
〔Expectation +1, let me see how long he is.〕
〔Pffffffffff hahaha...〕
...
Douyu Live!
Peng Team, his face stiff, heard Hao Wei's teasing, twitched his lips, then took the opportunity to peek at his phone screen.
〔？？？What's going on?〕
〔Another rookie, has Xuan Shi given up on treatment?〕
〔Shit, this is giving up completely, letting the rookies fly free.〕
〔Oddballs every year, Xuan Shi has the most, they've got another Changjiang.〕
〔Changjiang I can accept, but Pan Changjiang I cannot.〕
〔Pfft, is no one going to stop him, he's too silly!〕
〔Bull shit Xuan Shi, you're trying to make me die laughing.〕
The bullet comments were unusual. Peng Team's lips twitched slightly, and he said sullenly, "Alright, coaches, please be kind."
"Changjiang, it's not because he's good at something specific, his real name is Jiang Qin, it's kind of related."
"Also, we Xuan Shi will be serious about every game. We won't give up, and we won't be giving up."
"When Zao Zao gets back, I'll pull him into the livestream and let him explain what's going on, tell everyone directly."
Peng Team's explanation calmed the viewers in the livestream, and the bullet comments became gentler.
〔I believe you, Xuan Shi is already at the bottom, how could they give up?〕
〔Hahaha, Changjiang isn't because he's good at something specific, this explanation makes it even more confusing.〕
〔Let's get Zao Xueyou to write an 800-word essay explaining the whole story! (manual dog head)〕
〔hhh, Xuan Shi doesn't even have the right to give up, that's so heartbreaking.〕
〔In terms of aura and feng shui, Xuan Shi might need a big brother to hold the team together.〕
〔The one talking about Pan Changjiang, you're a real genius.〕
〔...〕
ps! New book uploaded, please give us some support, brothers and sisters...
Rolling on the ground begging, any data is appreciated!
The setting has been changed a bit, I think adding a tag would be fun if I write it out.
Brothers, give me a boost!