Adults often knew a lot of things, but in the face of reality, they would often make the wrong choice.
Compared to them, the young boys might be naive and childish. They might even be a little chuunibyou and only know the simplest principles, but they could work hard and persevere in a purer and more direct way.
Because they liked it, they would not give up easily.
"Boss, do you like this game?"
The boy in front of the counter in the convenience store asked the young boss without hiding anything. His eyes shone brightly.
But it was a question that could not be any more simple and direct …
But it was enough to make the young man freeze on the spot.
He was speechless.
In an instant, it was as if the memories flooded back like a flood, and countless scenes flashed through his mind like a lantern.
The novelty and surprise when he first entered League of Legends.
The excitement and joy when he gradually got to know the game.
The warmth and happiness after he got to know his close companions.
The cheers and celebrations after he won one match after another.
The young man was a little lost in his thoughts.
So … those beautiful memories and emotions had always been preserved. It was just that he didn't know when it had started, but he had gradually and selectively tried to forget them. However, when they were brought up again, everything would be clearly and unabashedly brought back.
Do you like this game?
Of course.
I've always liked it.
…
Seeing that the boss in front of him did not answer for a long time, Zhang Xin in front of the counter suddenly scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Ah … I'm just casually saying my thoughts … It might not be appropriate, boss, please don't mind …"
The young man snapped out of his daze and breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at the boy in front of him and showed a sincere smile.
"It's okay."
"You're right."
After getting the boss's affirmative answer, Zhang Xin immediately became happy again. He continued to speak boldly and with a radiant expression.
"Right! Although your hand is injured and it might not be easy for you to learn it again, it should be more troublesome to use it, but it's definitely okay to use the keyboard with your left hand. It might affect you a little when you hold the mouse with your right hand … But as long as you practice more and get used to it, it should be fine! "
"Moreover, there are a lot of older players in League of Legends to begin with."
"Their operation and hand speed are not fast, but as long as their awareness is good enough, they still have a chance to play Platinum or Diamond."
The other boys beside him also listened and nodded.
Right, right.
Basically, players in League of Legends could be divided into two types. The first type was the technical type. They relied on their reflexes and hand speed to rank up the rankings. The other type was the awareness type. They might be a bit lacking in technical skills, but they could rely on their outstanding awareness and a few tricks up their sleeves to rank up the rankings.
In any case, there would always be a way.
"I really can't. Boss, add me as a friend in the game. I'll help you get more points!"
Zhang Xin patted his chest with force and made a promise with incomparable heroism. With a solemn expression, he said, "I don't dare to promise above Diamond rank, but at least before Platinum rank, I can carry you!"
The other companions beside him were also extremely excited, and they rushed to respond to him.
"Right, right, right!"
"Count me in!"
"Boss, what's your position? I'm a Gold Jungler. I can help you catch people!"
"Me too!"
Looking at the enthusiasm of the few junior high school boys in front of him and feeling the sincere kindness from these teenagers, the young man felt a little warm in his heart. A sincere smile also appeared on his face.
"Sure."
"If there's a chance … let's play together."
Receiving such an affirmative answer from the boss, the few teenagers immediately cheered.
The atmosphere in the convenience store became incomparably relaxed and cheerful again.
…
Watching the few young customers who had paid the bill leave, the cheerful chatter of the teenagers could still be heard from the street not far away. The young man in front of the counter still had a gentle smile on his face.
But … behind the smile, there was a faint gloomy expression that the teenagers had not noticed at all.
Naturally, he could not bear to reject the good intentions of these teenagers.
Moreover, he indeed had to thank them. Because it was indeed because of these teenagers' childish yet incomparably serious words that he seemed to be able to reconfirm that he had found his heart.
Yes.
He still liked the game League of Legends.
He still had deep feelings for E-Sports that were difficult to erase.
Therefore, he might be able to pick up this game again, just like what those youths had suggested excitedly. If he had the chance, he might even be able to play matchmaking or ranked with those youths, and get back some of the joy he had when he was playing the game.
But …
That was as far as he could go.
The young man slowly lowered his head in silence. His figure seemed a little lonely and heavy under the bright lights on the ceiling.
Of course, what those teenagers said just now was not wrong. If he worked hard, even if he had some disabilities, he could still catch up to the level of most ordinary League of Legends players. It would still not hinder him from matchmaking and ranking.
But there were some things … that he did not let those teenagers know.
And that was that he played the ADC position.
One …
Out of the five positions in the entire League of Legends, it was almost the most important position in terms of mechanics.
Of course, even if it was the ADC position, there were still professional ADC players who were lacking in mechanics but could rely on other comprehensive abilities to make up for it. There were quite a number of them — but in the entire world of professional E-Sports, no one could truly reach the top of the pyramid.
And back then, he —
Was originally at the top of the pyramid, the strongest one.
Platinum, Diamond?
Even with his current state and situation, he could almost easily achieve such a division. However, it was far from what he had achieved in the past.
It was a world of difference between the clouds and the underground.
More importantly, after he was knocked down from the clouds by that tragic accident, it almost completely shattered all the possibilities and hopes of returning to the clouds.
He could still reach Platinum and Diamond, and even if he had some time to adapt to the Master King rank again, he could still reach the Master King rank.
But it was destined that it would be difficult for him to climb back to the height of the past.
He could not go back …
The young man stared blankly at his opened right hand, and then suddenly clenched his palm into a fist, almost trying to hide the missing part of his palm as hard as possible.
No matter how hard he tried, some cruel reality could no longer be changed.
He was destined to never be the "Silent Word" of the past.
He was no longer the strongest ADC in the server who could fight side by side with his former teammates.
And if that was the case —
Then how could he be worthy of his former teammates?
How could he …
Did he have the qualifications to face the extremely arrogant support partner of the past who only acknowledged him?
The night was cool like water. A breeze blew through the convenience store's door curtain, causing it to flutter gently.
His thoughts seemed to go back to the past.
His support partner pointed at him in high spirits and announced in a loud voice, "The others are trash, the only ADC I recognize … is you, Zhou Mo!"
The young man slowly closed his eyes.
Ah Qiu.
The current me is no longer worthy of you.
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