The malicious comments on the internet were forcefully wiped out by the Chinese server, led by the headquarters of the Telecommunications Association.
They stopped the momentum of the danger from continuing to develop.
All the popular streamers, commentators, and various active or retired professional players stood up and expressed their support for the LPL division, encouraging the vast number of players and netizens not to be discouraged and give up.
But even so —
In the two days after the finals, the entire Chinese server was still in a gloomy atmosphere.
For example, the post from the popular passerby player on Tieba was just a representation of the thoughts of countless players and netizens.
There might not be many people who could post like this.
But the number of fans who had such thoughts was uncountable.
More importantly, in that post, the passerby OP seriously threw out one question after another. So far, no one could or dared to give a guaranteed answer.
They could only watch their own fans disappointed, but they could do nothing about it.
This feeling was the most unbearable for professional players.
After lunch, the members of KG and Quick Water each took a short nap in the living room or the conference room.
Lin Feng, Li Shiyi, Tian Tian, and Shi Hang were still sitting at a corner of the dining table, chatting in low voices. The topic of their conversation naturally revolved around this topic. Shi Hang admitted without reservation:
"We've also seen that post."
"To be honest … it's really uncomfortable. It's so stuffy here."
As he spoke, he thumped his chest to signal to his old friends in front of him. He let out a long breath and sighed.
"I don't know if you guys feel the same way, but when I saw the disappointed faces of those die-hard fans, I really wanted to find a hole to hide in."
"How embarrassing …"
"How much hope and expectation was placed on us before the competition when we represented the LPL. Everyone said that we had to break the curse this year and bring back a championship trophy for our division, but in the end … our hopes were all for naught. I feel that we LPL players are useless. If we can't even win the championship, what right do we have to say that we represent the face of the LPL?"
At this point, Shi Hang suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Tian Tian apologetically.
"Old Tian, I'm sorry, I was mainly talking about myself … I didn't mean to say anything about KG or God."
Tian Tian shook his head.
"I'm fine."
"We actually know this feeling better than you guys do. After all, you're just a new team that just came out this year. To be able to achieve such a result in the finals is already very good. Our KG is the one who has truly let down the national server. After so many years … we couldn't even make it to the finals."
After saying that, Tian Tian could not help but lower his head, his eyes slightly red.
Shi Hang laughed wanly when he heard this.
"Let's not divide the blame based on seniority for this kind of thing. We're all LPL teams, and we all represent the face of the national server. We'll also let our fans suffer the disappointment together."
How many times have I read that post? Originally, I wanted to post something on Weibo, but I changed the script on my phone countless times. In the end, I deleted everything because I really have nothing to say. What else can I say? How many times have I promised, but I didn't fulfill it even once? Our credibility has been completely destroyed in our hands. How can the fans believe us again? "
Shi Hang slammed his fist on the table. He took a deep breath and gritted his teeth.
"Fortunately … there will be such a grand occasion next year!"
Li Shiyi came to a realization and looked at Shi Hang.
"You mean …"
Shi Hang nodded fiercely.
"Yes."
"I don't know what other people think, but I'm really happy to know that there will be a grand occasion next year.
"There's no better way for us to regain the confidence and expectations of the national server than this. If we win all the tough battles next year, there's hope that we can make up for all the mistakes we made this year and all the previous years.
"Is it difficult? I know it is.
"But the way I see it, this is a chance for us to atone for our mistakes!
"So, even if I have to fight to the death … I have to seize this opportunity!"
When he said the last sentence, the ace of Team Rapid Water's main force, almost enunciated each word through gritted teeth.
Tian Tian also nodded when he heard this. His lips trembled a few times as he swore.
"Next year … we'll fight to the death!"
Infected by the mood of his two old friends in front of him, Li Shiyi also showed a solemn expression. "If there's anything I can help with, I'll be there at any time."
Lin Feng looked at the three of them.
"Then what are we waiting for?"
"We've rested enough. Let's continue."
…
Originally, Lin Feng and Li Shiyi had only come to KG's base to casually take a look and greet them.
But he hadn't expected that after a few words, they would once again get back to their own training.
But …
It didn't matter.
After all, whether it was for him, KG, or the players of Rapid Water, it was far more important to seize the time to train and improve than a few meaningless words.
In the afternoon, the training match between the two teams continued.
There was still no rest in between. Just after the end of a training match, the players of the two teams would ask Lin Feng and Li Shiyi about the emotional state of their brothers in God- Hand of God.
Lin Feng's answer was simple.
"Not bad."
"After being scolded by Senior No. 3, he should be practicing now."
That one sentence was enough to make the members of the two teams come to a sudden realization. Then, they all shivered in unison.
After all, it was one thing for him to increase the intensity of his training, but if Senior Number Three were to personally take charge of the training … the degree of suffering and torture involved would increase exponentially.
After a moment of silence for Team God, the players of the two teams quickly pulled themselves together and threw themselves into the next round of training.
Time quietly fell into the night.
Until six or seven o 'clock in the evening, the coaches and team leaders of the two clubs looked at their exhausted players, and finally stood up to say that the training confrontation between the two clubs was over, and that they should have a good rest tonight, and that they would continue tomorrow.
Before the Rapid Water players left, Shi Hang extended an invitation to Lin Feng again.
"Do you want to come to our base for a while?"
"Let's do two more rounds."
Today, Shi Hang had basically been bullied by Lin Feng in all kinds of ways in the middle lane, which made him very unhappy. On the other hand, this kind of training match was very rewarding, so even if he had to endure the feeling of being bullied, he still wanted to continue training with Lin Feng.
Lin Feng shook his head.
"Maybe next time."
"It's getting late. I have to go back to school tonight."
Shi Hang regretfully followed his teammates back home.
His two old teammates, Tian Tian and Li Shiyi, were responsible for sending Lin Feng to a taxi.
When they reached the side of the road, Lin Feng stopped and looked back at his two former teammates.
"Alright, drop me off here."
"I'll go a little further ahead and hail a taxi myself."
Tian Tian and Li Shiyi looked at each other and nodded. Given their relationship, there was no need to be polite.
Lin Feng looked at his two former teammates.
"You guys have to work hard next."
Li Shiyi's expression was solemn. "Of course. I'll try my best to catch up to you two. I won't hold you back."
Tian Tian nodded solemnly. "I'll try my best too!"
Lin Feng smiled and waved his hand.
"Let's go back."
Then he turned around and walked toward the intersection not far away.
His figure gradually grew longer under the street lights.
His footsteps were steady and firm.
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