Lin Feng had always had a sore spot in his heart.
It was the guilt he felt towards his former teammates.
In the S1 World Championship, he and his teammates had fought their way to the final set of 'best-of-five' matches. However, when they faced the Korean team led by Han Shihao, they fought to the last match point of the set of 'best-of-five' matches. However, they missed the world championship by a hair's breadth.
Countless esports players on the national server lamented and grieved, while he took all the blame for the crime on himself.
At first, he felt that it was because of his own problems that he and his teammates had lost the championship trophy and glory that he and his teammates had yearned for. Then, he felt too ashamed to face his teammates. Disheartened, he chose to retire and leave.
However, such a method was too childish.
In the past few years, when he thought about it again, he realized that perhaps this was the real irresponsibility.
If he left just like that, what would happen to his teammates who had fought alongside him?
Therefore, he understood that he had always owed his former teammates a deep apology, but he had never been able to muster up the courage to face them again.
Until today.
He had reunited with Eleven completely out of his expectations. At that moment, he was ecstatic. However, Eleven's words without even turning back were like a bucket of cold water poured over him. He felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave. He was in a daze for the entire night, causing Su Xue, Tang Bingyao, and Ceng Rui to worry about him.
But Lin Feng wasn't stupid.
After the initial bout of despondency and self-reproach, he continued to ponder in silence as he ate supper in the small restaurant.
He knew Eleven's personality all too well. Even though he felt endless guilt and self-blame, to his former jungler, he wouldn't react like this after such a long time.
It wasn't an angry refusal to forgive him.
It was more like …
She didn't want to acknowledge him.
After calming himself down, Lin Feng carefully recalled the scene in the stadium. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.
If Eleven was really angry, or even angry, and had endless resentment towards him, then with Eleven's personality, he would have already turned around and unreservedly explained everything to him. Even if he took a step back, he would still be cold and distant.
But Eleven wasn't like that. He left in a hurry, as if he was running away from something.
It was only until he saw Eleven walking towards the High Mountain Squadron crowd, and heard someone who seemed to be the leader or manager of the High Mountain Squadron berating Eleven, that he vaguely grasped the truth of the matter.
So he needed to confirm his conjecture and judgment.
He couldn't ask Tian Tian for confirmation. Even though Tian Tian knew more about Eleven's situation than he did, he could tell from Tian Tian's tone and attitude that Tian Tian was in a difficult position and couldn't tell him the whole truth.
Thirteen was probably in the same situation.
Then there was only one person he could ask for confirmation from.
… …
Recently, Chu Fangnan had been very busy. Even though the S6 season was nearing its end, the Shanghai Esports Association had to hurry up and prepare for the upcoming season. As the vice chairman of the Shanghai Esports Association, he naturally couldn't take it easy.
It was precisely because of this that he suddenly received a call from Lin Feng in the middle of the night that he was pleasantly surprised.
"Lin Feng?"
He hadn't contacted Lin Feng in a while. Previously, he had run into Su Xue at an LSPL match and asked about Lin Feng's recent situation. Only then did he learn that An Xin had left. At that time, he was a little worried about Lin Feng, but because he was too busy, he didn't have the time to call.
This time, he didn't know why Lin Feng suddenly took the initiative to contact him.
"What have you been busy with lately? Your new semester has started, right? How have you been?"
Chu Fangnan was about to enthusiastically ask Lin Feng how he was doing, but in the next moment, the smile on his face froze because of a certain someone's words.
"Brother Chu, are you also hiding something from me?"
Chu Fang Nan was stunned. He felt a little confused, but when he heard Lin Feng's incomparably serious and even solemn tone, his expression could not help but become solemn.
"What are you talking about, Lin Feng?"
"What do I have to hide from you?"
Indeed, even Chu Fangnan himself couldn't figure it out. Recently, he hadn't been in contact with Lin Feng at all. What could he possibly hide from Lin Feng?
The other end of the phone was silent for a moment. After a long while, he heard Lin Feng's low voice.
"Eleven."
Two simple words, but it caused the usually calm and composed Chu Fang Nan's eyelids to twitch fiercely.
I understand.
There was no need for further explanation. Just these two words were enough to make him realize in an instant. Lin Feng's call was indeed about an incomparably important matter, and it was also one of the few secrets he hadn't told the former.
This time, it was Chu Fangnan's turn to be silent for a long time before he smiled bitterly.
"You know?"
Lin Feng nodded, then shook his head.
"I went to the LSPL to watch the game tonight and met Eleven."
"But …"
As he said this, he paused, and his tone became a little bitter again.
"He refused to acknowledge me."
Hearing this, Chu Fangnan's heart skipped a beat. At this time, even through the phone, Chu Fangnan could feel Lin Feng's complicated and sad feelings. He couldn't help but feel a strong sense of guilt in his heart.
He said in a low voice, "Lin Feng, I'm sorry. It was indeed your brother Chu who didn't tell you. I was also worried …"
Lin Feng shook his head.
"Brother Chu, you don't have to apologize. I understand your good intentions."
"But now, I hope you can tell me the truth, okay?"
Chu Fangnan took a deep breath and nodded as if he had made a decision. "Okay, ask away."
"Is Eleven playing in the LSPL now?"
"Yes."
"High Mountain Team?"
"Yes."
"When did it start?"
"… S2 season."
Lin Feng's hand that was holding the phone trembled slightly. He used all his strength to control his emotions. He clenched his teeth and slowly nodded. His voice was hoarse.
"I understand. Thank you, Brother Chu."
"I have nothing else to say. Brother Chu, I'll hang up first."
The phone hung up.
The cold starlight illuminated the quiet street. Lin Feng was standing at the end of the street with his head lowered. His right hand, which was holding the phone, was shaking uncontrollably. It was as if he couldn't suppress his anger anymore and was about to explode at any moment.
When he returned home, he saw the lights in the living room were on. Su Xue was sitting on the sofa. When she saw Lin Feng return home, she quickly stood up and greeted him.
"Lin Feng, where have you been?"
"Are you okay?"
Lin Feng shook his head, then looked at Su Xue, his eyes flashing sharply.
"Sister Xue, do me a favor."
Su Xue was stunned, then nodded decisively. "No problem. Tell me!"
"LSPL's High Mountain Team —"
"How much do you know?"
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