When Lin Feng and Number Five returned to the tatami room, Number One, Chu Fangnan, Ceng Rui, and Tang Bingyao had already paid the bill and were getting ready to leave.
Chu Fangnan was a little surprised to see Lin Feng and Number Five come in one after the other.
"You guys came back together?"
"You guys stayed outside for a long time. If you stayed any later, we would've gone out to look for you."
Number Five smiled.
"Yeah. I just happened to run into Lin Feng at the bathroom door, so we chatted for a bit."
His tone seemed relaxed and casual, without the slightest abnormality.
However, Ceng Rui and Tang Bingyao couldn't help but notice that Lin Feng had a strange expression on his face, as if he was hesitating about something.
"What's wrong?"
Ceng Rui asked in a low voice.
"What did you talk about with Senior Xiao Wu outside?"
Tang Bingyao also pricked up her ears, wanting to hear Lin Feng's answer.
But Lin Feng just shook his head and said: "Nothing, we were just chatting."
But his tone was still absent-minded. After he finished speaking, he seemed to have fallen into a complicated mood.
Ceng Rui and Tang Bingyao couldn't figure out why Lin Feng was behaving like this. On the other side, Number One glanced at Lin Feng and raised his eyebrows. He then turned to Number Five, who had already walked to his side, and whispered to Number Five, "That's right.
"What did you say to that kid just now?"
Number Five replied in a low voice.
"Yeah, I did."
"What's the result?"
Number Five nodded, then shook his head. "I think he listened to me. But it's up to them to decide how to resolve the matter between them."
Number Five paused for a moment. His gaze swept over Lin Feng, who still seemed to have a lot on his mind. He smiled.
"But —"
"I'm sure Lin Feng won't let us down."
… …
It was already late at night when Lin Feng and Tang Bingyao walked out of the izakaya.
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The autumn night in Shanghai was cool and refreshing as the night breeze blew on one's face.
The six of them stood on the side of the street, illuminated by the dim yellow street light. Number One turned to look at Lin Feng.
"You should know what to do next," Ye Zichen said.
Lin Feng put away his messy thoughts and nodded with a solemn expression.
"Yes."
Number One smiled.
"Just knowing how to answer is useless."
"Kid, the burden on your shoulders is very heavy."
His tone was meaningful.
Indeed, whether it was helping his former teammate Eleven get out of his current bleak situation and regain the high-spirited state he had back then, or forming a new team and finding new members, or earning his first bucket of gold as a new team, or even fighting his way up to the LSPL, LPL, and even the S Series World Finals in the new season of S7 …
Perhaps everything would start from tonight.
There wasn't much time left.
Almost all of the responsibilities were on Lin Feng's shoulders.
"Those with dreams must carry heavy burdens and move forward."
Number One gave Lin Feng a deep look.
"Kid, do you still have your dream?"
Lin Feng silently lowered his head, then raised his head again and gave Number One a brilliant smile.
"Here!"
"Of course!"
Every word seemed to be resolute and decisive.
Number One laughed.
"Good!"
"As expected of a disciple that I acknowledge. Then, as his master, I'll wait and see. I'll wait and see the new season of S7, and that 'Maple Monarch' who was able to stand side by side with Li Daozai's successor as the strongest in the world …
"How did you fight your way back to the top of the world's esports pyramid?"
His laughter sounded heroic and carefree in the night wind, as if it had a power that could stir one's heart. Tang Bingyao and Ceng Rui, who were standing to the side, finally felt for the first time the domineering aura of their No. 1 senior, who had once dominated the entire professional esports circle.
Chu Fangnan's eyes shone with excitement.
That's right.
The two in front of me …
One was an immortal legend in the esports scene, a well-deserved legend in the previous generation of the Chinese server.
As for the other, he was the successor of the former. Perhaps he would also be the flag bearer of the new generation of the Chinese Esports circle!
His emotions surged endlessly until Chu Fang Nan suddenly noticed something in the next moment. It was only then that he abruptly stopped himself. He stared at a man who was laughing loudly while walking into the distance, and Grand Chief Chu's eyelids twitched slightly.
"Number One, where are you going?"
Every word was squeezed out through gritted teeth.
The man who had failed to escape awkwardly stopped in his tracks.
"Ah … I've been discovered."
"Chu, you're really quick on the uptake."
Chu Fangnan was expressionless.
"I already said that my mission tonight was to keep an eye on you and not let you escape. I meant what I said."
"Forget it, forget it. I really admire you." Number One shook his head regretfully, then turned to Lin Feng and the dumbfounded Tang Bingyao and Ceng Rui. He smiled and said, "Alright, let's call it a night. Do your best."
Lin Feng nodded.
Tang Bingyao and Ceng Rui also regained their composure and nodded solemnly.
After giving his encouragement, Number One put his arm around Number Five's slender waist and sighed at his fiancée.
"Alright, then Xiao Wu, the two of us should also leave."
Number Five smiled.
Then, Number One's gaze fell on Chu Fangnan. He waved his hand lazily.
"Chu, lead the way."
"You win this time. We'll accompany you."
Chu Fangnan, who had finally completed his mission, breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sincerely.
"Then, this way!"
The six of them split into two groups and waved goodbye in the cool night wind of Shanghai.
… …
Night fell.
It was close to 11: 30 AM.
Shanghai, Pudong New District, China Esports Association Shanghai Headquarters. The entire floor of the office building was brightly lit.
The door was pushed open, and Chu Fangnan walked in first, followed by Number One and Number Five.
He looked up at the scene in the hall in front of him and smiled.
"Oh."
"It's quite lively."
At this moment, in front of the three of them was a dense crowd of people.
Dozens of members of the China Telecommunications Association, from the lowest level to the highest level, were all present. They stood in two neat rows with their hands behind their backs. A dignified and majestic aura slowly spread out. At the front of the crowd was Fang Hao, the person in charge of the Shanghai Telecommunications Association headquarters and the president. He was dressed in a black suit. His expression was equally solemn. His gaze fell on Chu Fangnan and he nodded slightly.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Chu Fangnan immediately became serious and said in a deep voice,
"Fortunately, I didn't let you down."
Following that, Fang Hao's gaze turned to look at No.1 and No.5 behind Chu Fang Nan, the light in his eyes flickered rapidly, almost unable to suppress his excitement and joy, but in the end he still forcibly suppressed his surging emotions, slowly and solemnly bowing slightly:
"Long time no see, you two."
"This time —"
"Thank you."
His voice fell.
Behind Fang Hao, all the members of the Shanghai Telecommunications Association bowed in unison and said in a solemn voice,
"Thank you!"
Number One narrowed his eyes slightly, but he did not seem to have any intention of being polite. He and Number Five calmly accepted the grand ceremony. Then, he smiled.
"We're old friends. Old Fang, your old-fashioned temper hasn't changed at all. You made such a big scene."
Then, his smile faded and his tone became calm and calm.
"But, just this once —"
"This favor …"
"I'll help."
Although his tone was calm, it seemed to carry a heavy weight that made people's hearts tremble.
That night.
An invisible but turbulent undercurrent quietly and crazily spread within a small portion of the top echelons of the professional esports circle. Those who heard it were all shocked and moved, and then immediately became excited and ecstatic.
The three top legendary players of the previous generation of the national server. Return.
They accepted the invitation of Fang Hao, the president of the Shanghai Telecommunications Association headquarters, and agreed.
They left the mountain together.
It was time for the S6 finals!
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