Most of a person's behavior could be explained by their personality.
A person with low self-esteem would be speechless in a crowd. They would be envious of the brilliance of others, but they could only silently lower their head, unwilling and afraid to approach them. A conceited person would not be able to tolerate anyone who was better than them. They would look at everyone with contempt, as if they were looking at an ant.
Li Shiyi was a proud person.
Although his personality was usually calm, reserved, gentle and polite, his heart was filled with pride.
This was because he had enough esports skills that he could be proud of. On the path of his esports dream, this strength was enough to let him blossom with brilliance that countless people would admire and admire.
However, all of this ended in the S1 season.
From entering the High Mountain Team in the S2 season, to being dropped from the main roster in the S3 season to being a second team member, and then to being a substitute that everyone in the club could look down on, his pride and perseverance were slowly being eroded by the cruel reality.
If you were to ask anyone in the High Mountain Squad about that "Old Li", no one would be able to hold back a sneer.
"Oh, it's that guy?"
"He's just a piece of trash. Other than helping to order takeout and carry luggage, what else can he do?"
"Oh yeah, he also cleans the place. Tsk tsk, at least we don't need a cleaner."
"The club even gives him a monthly salary? I don't know how this guy can still stay in the team so shamelessly. If it was me, I would've packed my things and left. "
Amidst these cold gazes and mocking voices, for the sake of his meager but stable salary, Li Shiyi still squeezed out a smile and bowed his head every day, painstakingly doing miscellaneous chores in the Club that no pro player should or could do.
Anyone who saw this person would never associate him with the invincible top jungler "Li Shiyi" in the S1 World Finals.
The only person left was the most humble and insignificant substitute, Old Li.
Even Li Shiyi had gradually forgotten his past self.
It wasn't that he wanted to forget.
It was because he had no choice.
The more he remembered, the more painful it was. He only hoped that Li Shiyi, who had a brilliant and unparalleled battle record, would be sealed in that period of time. He did not want his current self to tarnish the perfect image of the past.
Pride and whatnot were no longer important. Everything was for the sake of survival. In order to ensure that his sister could continue to study and go to school without worrying about food and clothing, he felt that he could continue living like this even if he had to grit his teeth.
However, no matter how much the pride in his heart was worn away, it never completely disappeared.
In the deepest part of his heart, he still retained the last bit of dignity.
It was the image of him and his four teammates fighting side by side in the S1 World Finals. It was something that he was unwilling to forget.
This was also the reason why he clenched his teeth and made a decision when he heard from Tian Tian that Lin Feng had returned. He was overjoyed and excited.
He couldn't see Lin Feng.
To be exact, he couldn't let Lin Feng see him like that.
In the eyes of his former teammates, he should still be the world's top jungler, Li Shiyi, who was unparalleled in strength. He shouldn't be in such a miserable state now, where he was struggling to survive.
With this thought in mind, he forced Tian Tian to agree to his request. After getting Tian Tian's promise, he finally felt relieved. He knew Tian Tian's personality. As long as he made a promise, he wouldn't go back on it easily. This way, he could continue to maintain his image in front of Lin Feng and his other teammates.
He thought that everything would continue to be peaceful like this.
However, he didn't expect that the peace he worked so hard to maintain would be completely shattered tonight because of such an unexpected encounter.
…
"Shiyi!?"
The moment he heard this call, Li Shiyi's entire body froze. He stood there motionlessly. Then his body began to tremble violently, but he refused to look back.
There was no need to look back. He was too familiar with this voice.
He was so familiar with it that even if he heard it again after several years, he would still be able to recognize it without any effort.
Li Shiyi's lips trembled. His entire body couldn't stop shaking. His legs seemed to be petrified, and he couldn't turn around no matter what.
No.
He couldn't turn his head.
He didn't dare to turn his head.
He knew that once he turned around, he would see the familiar face that he had missed for several years. That was his closest companion. If he could, he would immediately turn around and rush up to her, using all his strength to give her a fierce hug.
But at this moment, he could only desperately control his trembling body. His eyes were red, and he desperately tried not to turn his head or even respond.
He didn't deserve it.
He was no longer the Li Shiyi of the past. He was just a lowly substitute for a second-rate professional team that would never get a chance to play.
What right did a piece of trash like him have to face his former friend?
Li Shiyi gritted his teeth and made a strange sound. Finally, with his back to Lin Feng, he said in a hoarse voice:
"You've got the wrong person."
Yes, he's got the wrong person.
I'm not your familiar friend, Li Shiyi.
That Li Shiyi is a world-class jungler who can fight side by side with you in the S Series World Finals, not this guy who will accidentally meet you in the worst game of the LSPL First Division.
Please, let me keep my last bit of pitiful pride and dignity. How can a piece of trash like me recognize you? You've got the wrong person!
With great difficulty, Li Shiyi staggered forward without looking back.
Behind him, Lin Feng stood in place, dumbstruck.
Tang Bingyao panicked when she saw Lin Feng like this. She hugged his arm tightly, her eyes red.
"Lin Feng, Lin Feng, what's wrong?"
"Don't scare me!"
Ceng Rui's heart was pounding. He had never seen Lin Feng act like that. Was it because of that person? Who was that person? A moment before, Lin Feng seemed to have called him "Eleven". Was it because of that person?
Eleven, eleven …
Wait a minute!
Ceng Rui's expression changed drastically as if he had suddenly come to a realization. He stared at the figure staggering into the distance in a pathetic manner. His eyes were filled with disbelief and intense shock.
It's him!
It's him!?
How could we meet in such a place!?
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