"Steamed Bun, Steamed Bun?"
An Xin finally snapped out of her daze. She looked up at Lin Feng with a puzzled expression. "What's wrong? Why are you so distracted?"
An Xin was about to say something, but she hesitated for a moment and shook her head when she saw the confused look on someone's face.
"It's nothing."
Without waiting for Lin Feng to ask, she changed the topic.
"By the way, how are you doing right now?"
"Compared to back then?"
Of course, she was referring to a certain someone's golden period in the S1 season. She was his childhood sweetheart and even the coach and leader of that team. She was one of the few people who had personally witnessed a certain someone's peak form back then.
Hearing this question, Lin Feng became a little more serious. After thinking for a while, he gave a very serious answer.
I'm still a little bit weaker than back then.
Give me a little more time, and I'll be back to my old self.
The only thing I'm missing is that I haven't played professionally for a long time, but I can't make up for that right away. "
Lin Feng's answer to An Xin was incomparably candid and straightforward.
To be honest, the fact that Lin Feng was able to recover to this extent in such a short period of time was shocking enough. Just as the players and coaches of the three LPL clubs had predicted, Lin Feng's strength was firmly above that of the Yonkō (Four Kings). He was strong enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the top players of this generation.
However, the difference Lin Feng mentioned couldn't be ignored.
Others might not think much of it, but An Xin nodded slightly and showed a look of understanding.
"Mhm.
"If that's the case … I shouldn't have a problem against anyone below the Yonkō (Four Kings)."
"But it's hard to say who will win against those above the Yonkō (Four Kings)."
It was a very objective and direct assessment.
On the other hand, Lin Feng's answer was even more straightforward. "Yup. If I run into Phoenix or Moon, I can give them a good fight. A fifty-fifty chance would be my limit. But if I run into Season, as long as I don't gain an absolute advantage in the middle lane in the first ten minutes, I doubt I'll be able to snatch the rhythm back from Autumn."
"As for that guy from SSK …"
Speaking up to this point, Lin Feng paused for a moment when he mentioned his greatest enemy in the past.
"We have no chance of winning at all."
"It's even possible that even if I make up for all the experience I've lost in the Pro League over the years and catch up to the state I was in back then, I still won't have any confidence against this guy."
It was a merciless analysis of himself.
It should have been extremely difficult for him to admit his inferiority so frankly.
However, Lin Feng spoke very casually in front of his childhood sweetheart. An Xin, who was the only one listening, didn't show much of a reaction. She nodded in understanding.
"How's your new team doing?"
When Lin Feng heard this, he was stunned for a moment.
"Oh, a new team … I'll slowly form it."
"TangTang and Ah Zeng, the bottom lane is just the two of them anyway. As for the jungler, Eleven is back now. He has been participating in the three teams' training recently, so he's recovering quickly. I'll be the mid lane, and Dou Zi will be in charge of the top lane for now. Overall, I feel okay, right? After that, it should be fine as long as we slowly get used to each other. Who knows, Fatty might even have a chance to come back in the future. "
He told everything in full detail without holding anything back.
An Xin nodded, but then she shook her head.
"As for Ah Tian … you can't be too optimistic. He's still in KG, and his contract isn't up yet. He'll have to wait until the professional transfer window opens at the earliest, which is at least half a year later.
"As for the others, they're obviously stronger than ordinary players before they become professionals, but once they become professionals … they won't be able to keep up with your pace."
"Hmm … you're right." Lin Feng thought for a moment, then nodded. Then he shrugged. "But that's fine. It's still early. Even if we want to fight for the championship next year, we still have a whole year to go."
His tone was very optimistic, but then he seemed to think of something and scratched his head.
"Speaking of which, Brother Fang was quite anxious before.
"Senior and Sister Xiao Wu as well."
I just don't know what they were anxious about, but they wouldn't tell me when I asked … "
Listening to Lin Feng's rambling, the girl in front of the bed quieted down. She didn't respond, but instead lowered her head as if trying to analyze something. Her eyes shone with a thoughtful light.
… …
After returning to the hotel, Number One received a call from China.
The caller was Fang Hao.
The two seemed to be talking about something. Soon, Number One raised his eyebrows slightly.
"So, you've already sent someone over?"
Fang Hao's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Yes.
I hope you can understand.
"The pressure from the higher-ups is too great. We can't wait."
Number One paused for a moment and nodded slowly. "I can understand. There's nothing wrong with your response. The higher-ups won't be patient for a year. So, you do need to get some results as soon as possible. But …"
As he spoke, he shook his head.
"About the method you mentioned just now, I have doubts about the results."
Fang Hao seemed to be stunned on the other end of the phone.
"You too …"
Number One hummed in acknowledgment.
"Those two brats … won't be easily persuaded by just sending someone to persuade them."
Even if I go, there might not be any effect. "
On the other end of the line, Fang Hao was already frowning. "Only Lin Feng can go?"
Number One was silent for a moment.
"Only he can go.
"Even if he goes … he might not succeed."
Fang Hao took a deep breath. "Then this is really troublesome. Once the new season starts next year, all kinds of international competitions will start immediately. It won't take more than a quarter. Apart from the few veteran teams in the LPL, we really have no other means."
The voice of the Shanghai Telecommunications Association's branch president was filled with worry.
Number One pondered for a moment before he slowly said,
"Don't worry.
"Things are not completely without room for maneuver.
"We can try to fight for the two brats, and I can probably think of some other ways on my side."
Fang Hao was slightly happy.
"That couldn't be better!"
"This matter … I really have to trouble you."
Number One smiled and shook his head. "It's nothing. This is the common goal of us old guys. As long as' that matter 'can be done in the end, it doesn't matter how hard it is."
The phone immediately hung up.
As he put down the phone, Number One saw Number Five come out of the bedroom next door and looked at him with a strange look on his face. "Ah Nan just sent a message. He said that Tang Tang and Little Zeng also booked tickets with visas today and are ready to come to Manchester City."
Number One was a little surprised.
"These two brats are coming too?"
Then, as if he thought of something, Number One's eyes lit up.
"Alright."
"In that case … there are some things I can do in advance."
Number Five was slightly puzzled by his fiancé's somewhat inexplicable words, but the latter waved his hand. "Wait a moment, I'll contact someone first."
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