There were some things, some memories, some words.
Even if it had been many years, when they were picked up again, when the scenes and figures of the past overlapped with the words of the present, it would have a power that made one's heart tremble.
"Because —"
"That's the world champion!"
Six years ago.
The League of Legends officials held an award ceremony offline. Backstage at the award ceremony venue in Imperial City, the five of them met for the first time offline.
They high-fived each other to celebrate.
Their faces were full of smiles.
Laughing and joking, a certain someone's sudden passionate proposal caught everyone off guard.
The jungler of the five-man team hurriedly protested, "Why do you want me to do this?"
As the person who made the proposal, he looked at his teammate with a puzzled expression. "Do I still need a reason?"
Then he patted the jungler's shoulder and laughed heroically.
"Because that's the world champion! — "
Time was blurred at this moment.
At this moment, in the lobby of Shanghai's top internet cafe, Mountain Internet Cafe, someone said with a bright smile. Although the answer was irrelevant, it was still the same as before.
The surrounding customers of Mountain Internet Cafe were at a loss when they heard this.
The members of the NetCube Internet Cafe team were also slightly stunned.
But …
Only Li Shiyi's body trembled violently.
It was as if he was struck by lightning. He was so stiff that he couldn't move, but he couldn't stop the blood in his body from trembling and boiling. He was trying hard not to lose control of his emotions at this moment. He clenched his fists tightly and raised his head to stop the tears from flowing out of his eyes.
There weren't so many reasons.
All the reasons and explanations were too complicated to be expressed in words.
So …
Just this answer was enough.
Because that's the world champion.
Regardless of anything else, wasn't this our greatest pursuit and dream back then? Even after so many years, even after everything has changed, this dream has never changed.
So what if our strength and condition have declined?
What's the point of so much worry and apprehension?
As long as you haven't changed.
As long as you still have that dream, as long as you still want to win the world championship trophy that symbolizes the highest glory in esports.
Then —
Please come back.
Please pick up your confidence and courage again and fight side by side with me.
Lin Feng quietly looked at his former teammate in front of him. He didn't rush him, just patiently waiting for an answer.
Perhaps …
He really had to thank Sister Xue.
If it weren't for the conversation at home the night before, perhaps he would have followed his personality and temper and revealed his identity from back then to achieve his goal.
But was that really the most suitable choice?
That's not it.
That kind of crude and direct method might really work, but it would lose some of the respect that should have been there.
It was respect for his former comrade.
Everything should have been Eleven's own choice. That was why he had specially made that kind of employment letter last night and solemnly handed it over to the other party at this moment, issuing his most serious and sincere invitation.
In fact, that was all he needed to do. He had done everything he needed to do, and the only thing left to do was to wait.
No matter what the result was, he would choose to respect and accept it, because that was the final choice of his former companion.
…
The entire lobby of Mountain Internet Cafe quietened down once again.
Everyone knew that tonight's incident was finally coming to an end.
Now …
All that was left was the final finishing touch.
An answer.
The internet cafe customers subconsciously held their breath, their gazes locked onto Li Shiyi. They were nervous, guessing, and anticipating.
What choice would he make?
Agree?
Or continue to stay in the Mountain Club?
It seemed that no matter which choice it was, there was a high possibility, and both had their own pros and cons.
The other members of the NetCube Internet Cafe team couldn't help but hold their breaths. Tang Bingyao clenched her small fists and looked at Li Shiyi. Dou Zi was sweating profusely, praying that Li Shiyi would agree. After all, he was Maple Maple's teammate back then. An existence that could defeat the Psychic Thirteen would definitely be a powerful force to be reckoned with if he joined the team.
Ceng Rui was silent, but his gaze never left Li Shiyi.
Kamimiya Saka slightly narrowed her beautiful eyes, and no one could tell what she was thinking about.
On the Mountain Club's side, Team Leader Liu's face was completely gloomy. He wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he found that he couldn't speak. It was as if …
At this moment, all the eyes in the internet cafe were completely focused on the two people in the middle of the crowd.
An indescribable atmosphere slowly permeated between the two of them.
It was as if it was solemn.
It didn't allow anyone to casually blaspheme or disturb them.
In such an atmosphere of silence, Li Shiyi lowered his head and pinched the letter in his hand. It was as if he was carefully reading the letter again, afraid that he would miss a word. His hands couldn't help but squeeze the letter until it creased.
Then.
He took a deep breath, using so much strength that it was as if he wanted to fill his lungs with air.
Hu — —
He let out a long, turbid breath.
It was as if he wanted to vent all the sadness, grievance, and pain of the past in this breath.
Finally.
He raised his head and finally met Lin Feng's gaze for the first time. His eyes were still red, and he forced a smile that was even uglier than crying. In a hoarse voice, he said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
"Li Shiyi."
"Return to the team."
Five simple words.
Even though he said it in such a hoarse voice, it seemed as if it carried a heavy and shocking power.
Li Shiyi.
Return to the team!
The whole place was silent, and then suddenly shook.
At this moment, Tang Bingyao's eyes suddenly turned red. An indescribable feeling of sadness and excitement mixed together, almost causing the girl's eyes to fill with tears.
Dou Zi couldn't help but open his mouth wide, as if he wanted to laugh out loud, but found that because he was too excited, he couldn't make a sound.
Kamiya Saka's eyes were lowered, her eyes sparkling.
Ceng Rui's body had unconsciously straightened, as if to witness such a scene in such an atmosphere, he had to show his respect in the most solemn manner.
Yes.
This kind of respect was not the slightest bit excessive.
Because …
What he was witnessing at this moment was a real scene that could be called a legend, a scene that should be recorded by the entire professional esports circle!
And standing right in front of Li Shiyi, when he heard these five words from his former comrade, even Lin Feng couldn't help but slightly stiffen, revealing the incomparable nervousness in his heart at this moment.
But then, slowly.
His body, which had suddenly stiffened for a moment, relaxed bit by bit.
His eyes became a little red, but he couldn't hide the sincere smile on his face. Lin Feng reached out his hand to his comrade in front of him and gestured.
Li Shiyi smiled.
He also raised his hand.
For the first time in many years, the two former partners, who were now reunited as teammates, clapped their hands in midair in tacit understanding.
Pa!
"Welcome back."
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