It was another seemingly peaceful morning.
Every day, there were countless pieces of news to attract the public's attention. Many promoters were operating on the topics they had received, and entertainment reporters were busy with online and offline activities, unearthing more news that no one knew about.
Whose ranking had risen again, which celebrity had a scandal, XX e-sports club had signed another valiant general, XX's transfer scandal, and so on dominated the headlines of every section of the entertainment industry, and many of them were e-sports stars. But after seeing this sort of thing so many times, it was no longer considered big news. It was just entertainment for the day, and overall, it was still considered peaceful.
"Battle of the Century," Yanzhou District 79. The reporters who had been ordered to keep tabs on AliveAfter500Years did the same thing every day: log on, wait, nothing, log off. They were starting to lose confidence in themselves.
However, at 9 am that day, just when everyone thought it was going to be another peaceful day, Silver Wing, which had been the subject of media attention, released a piece of news.
"Silver Wing's virtual projects department has teamed up with the gaming department to form the SilverWing50PolarLight project team, focusing on the game 'Battle of the Century,' and has signed on Yanzhou's rising e-sports star, Schwarzer."
Silver Wing's virtual projects department and gaming department teaming up to form the SilverWing50PolarLight project team was not considered news. Although Silver Wing had not made an official statement, based on the information they had released, everyone could guess that today was just the official announcement. It was expected.
And signing on Yanzhou's rising e-sports star, Schwarzer, was also not considered big news. Schwarzer's name was only known to those in the media who paid attention to university e-sports. Others, even those in the e-sports industry, might not necessarily know this name.
"Schwarzer? That student who's only in his second year? Signing a contract as a reserve talent? Or directly joining as an official team member? None of this was mentioned. "
"Silver Wing's behavior is really unsightly. That student is only a second-year and is still naive, yet they managed to bluff him over. "
"Using AliveAfter500Years to bait him?"
"University students are so gullible. A good seedling is about to be ruined."
In the mainstream way of thinking, AliveAfter500Years was strong only because he was strong, not because of Silver Wing. Who knew what kind of shady operations were going on behind the scenes? Thus, even if the gaming circles were flooded by this ID that had popped up out of nowhere, people who wanted to walk the path of e-sports seriously would not consider an entertainment company like Silver Wing.
Regarding this piece of news, the people who had been paying attention to Silver Wing only took a look and let it pass. Not only did they not pay attention to it, but they were also somewhat disappointed. They had thought that Silver Wing was going to make a big move after holding back for so long. Who knew that it was just a small wave? Disappointed, truly disappointed!
Yanzhou Ocean University.
Ocean University students, who had always been at odds with Yanzhou University of Finance and Economics, laughed hysterically when they saw the news.
"Hahaha, is that idiot so short of money? Instead of joining a club, he signed with an entertainment company! "
"Is she going to sing or act in the future? Don't tell me he's going to have two professions like those retired esports stars? "
"Signing a contract proves that he wants to walk the path of a professional. Doesn't he know how to think carefully and plan more?"
"Idiots like to do stupid things!"
"Do people from Yanzhou University of Finance and Economics only think about money?"
"He'll regret it in the future. In any case, our Ocean University will never produce such an idiot!"
Many people from Hai University scoffed at Schwarzer's choice. However, an hour later, they were slapped in the face. His strength was not small.
An hour after the news of Schwarzer signing with Silver Wing was released, Silver Wing released another piece of news.
"Jacques, a recent graduate of Yanzhou Ocean University and winner of multiple individual championships in the Continental Collegiate Esports Competition, has signed with Silver Wing."
Schwarzer had only made a name for himself in the first half of the year. Although he had performed outstandingly, he had only been famous for a short time, and that was only in university esports circles, not the professional scene. Jacques was different. Although he had not officially entered the professional scene, he had made a name for himself a few years ago and had won many awards during his university days. His reputation was greater than Schwarzer's, and Yanzhou's top e-sports clubs had taken notice of him.
Compared to the previous piece of news, this piece of news attracted even more attention.
"Yet another duped one."
"That's why they say that university students are naive. Fresh graduates are the same. Two years in society, no, one year is enough. When the time comes, they will surely regret it."
In the industry, the news was just a bit of entertainment, lamenting the two rookies that were about to be scourged at Silver Wing. But at Ocean University, it was like a tsunami.
"What the hell!"
"F * ck! Am I seeing things?! "
"What's going on? Why did Jia Shen sign with Silver Wing? "
"Fake news! I don't care, this must be fake news! Someone from the school's Rumor Refuting Association, come out and refute this! "
Although Jacques did not have much of a reputation in the professional esports circles and could not compare to those who had already made a name for themselves, in the university circles, especially in Ocean University's esports circles, he was practically a god-like figure. Practically everyone believed that as long as Jacques entered the professional scene, he would definitely soar to the skies! The prerequisite was that he entered a professional e-sports club and not an entertainment company.
Yesterday, on the school forums, there had been people discussing which e-sports club Jacques would eventually sign with. After all, the game had been out for almost a month. Generally, all transfers and contracts would be completed within this month. Who would have thought that today would be a head-on blow! This was not a small one!
"Could it be that Jia Shen has some unspeakable difficulties?"
"Were you forced to do this? I heard that these large entertainment companies that dabble in everything will use some shady methods! "
On social media, Ocean University students formed a group to denounce Silver Wing officials, wanting to know what kind of underhanded methods they had used to force Jacques to sign. There were also people who went to Jacques's homepage to inquire, but whether it was Jacques or Silver Wing officials, neither Jacques nor Silver Wing officials uttered a peep.
Qian Cheng, the chief editor of the popular media magazine Prairie Fire, had a grave expression as he instructed his subordinates, "Keep an eye on them. I have a feeling that Silver Wing is going to make a big move today."
Another hour after Jacques's news, Silver Wing released another piece of news. "God of the amateur esports circles, Ogyust, has signed with Silver Wing."
Many people in the amateur circles knew that Ogyust's family owned a company. His elder brother and his parents managed the company. He had shares and occupied an idle position in the company, where he usually squatted and played games. A year ago, Ogyust had said that he wanted to switch from amateur to professional, but there had been no news of him signing a contract. Who would have thought that it would come out now?
People in the amateur circles were stunned.
Logically speaking, Ogyust did not lack money and was ranked in the top 10 of the amateur circles. Why did he not think it through and sign with Silver Wing?
But after this third piece of news was released, Silver Wing's side remained silent. Ogyust did not come out either, leaving everyone to speculate.
And it was also with this third piece of news that many people discovered that the three pieces of news were separated by an hour, and the intensity of the shock increased by the hour. Did this mean that in another hour, there would be even more shocking news?
Wayne sat in his office and chuckled at the speculations of the outside world. He just wanted to let more people experience his feelings yesterday. Just like how he had felt yesterday when he saw Zuo Yu's heart tremble every time he received a call, these people probably felt the same way, right?
There were only three pieces of news, and it was still early.
Indeed, many people were waiting, waiting for that hour to pass. An hour was actually not very long. Playing a little game, chatting, and it would pass.
An hour later, as everyone expected, Silver Wing released another piece of news at the right time.
Yu Zhongqing, who ranked ahead of Ogyust in the amateur circles, had signed with Silver Wing.
Yu Zhongqing was a person who kept a low profile in the amateur circles and rarely interacted with others, but because of his good maneuvering, high battle results, and high ranking, many e-sports clubs had always wanted to rope him in. Who would have thought that he would be intercepted by Silver Wing?
Ogyust and Yu Zhongqing, these two celebrities in the amateur circles, had actually signed with Silver Wing. Compared to them, Schwarzer and Jake, who ranked ahead of them, were really not that important.
Look, even two seniors in the amateur circles had been duped. With this thought, the Ocean University students felt a little better in their hearts.
At this moment, many people even stopped playing games and waited for Silver Wing's side to release news. They were a little more anxious than before, and the media had also withdrawn their casual attitudes. Those with a keen sense of professionalism all knew that Silver Wing's move was not over yet. There was an even bigger one waiting for them.
It was currently noon. Many people who had only finished work at 12 were now sitting in front of their screens with lunch boxes in their hands, waiting for news, or gathered in the cafeteria to discuss.
An hour later, when Silver Wing released its fifth piece of news, a few people who were eating directly spat out their food.
"Unaffiliated player Milo?! That famous unaffiliated player in the circle, 'Black Wizard' Milo?! "
"So he's Black Wizard. I couldn't remember when I saw the name."
"Even this unaffiliated player has been roped in. How did Silver Wing convince him? Did they throw money at him? Milo isn't poor either. "
"Maybe Black Wizard wants to bid farewell to his life as an unaffiliated player?"
Although Black Wizard Milo also had his own shop, his focus was on gaming. He also frequently participated in professional competitions and had made a name for himself early on. In terms of fame, he was even bigger than Ogyust and Yu Zhongqing.
However, at this moment, even though everyone was curious about the reason Black Wizard had signed with Silver Wing, they were even more curious about who else would sign next.
"Right now, I just want to know who else has been poached by Silver Wing after Black Wizard!" This was what many netizens and media wanted to know. Not only a few entertainment companies of the same nature as Silver Wing, even the various e-sports clubs were paying attention.
An hour later, Silver Wing announced that famous unaffiliated player Mo Li, who often used the ID "Jasmine" and was nicknamed "Little White Flower," had signed with Silver Wing.
"F * ck!"
"Why did Little White Flower sign too?"
"This Little White Flower really isn't Little White. Calling her a man-eating flower wouldn't be wrong. Her ranking is even higher than Black Wizard's!"
"I'm not interested in Black Wizard or Little White Flower. Right now, I just want to know who else is behind them!"
"Can't they release all the news at once? Why do they have to release one every hour? I'm getting impatient! "
"I'm dying of impatience!"
Many people ran to Silver Wing's official social media platform to post comments: "Who else?"
Silver Wing had yet to make a conclusion, so there were definitely others behind them!
They now felt that an hour was really f * cking long. Why wasn't it there yet? Why wasn't it there yet?
Finally, another 60 minutes passed. Silver Wing continued to drop bombs, this time with even more intensity.
"Former HWR Team One main player Dorrian has signed with Silver Wing."
Many people who saw this news were stunned.
What? Dorrian? That main player of HWR Team One?
Wasn't it better to renew his contract with HWR? Even if he didn't want to renew his contract with HWR, wouldn't it be better to sign with another e-sports club? This was an absolute power that originated from the Big Five! Hadn't there been rumors that quite a few e-sports clubs had contacted him?
In the eyes of many people who paid attention to one's family background, Dorrian was a legitimate e-sports royalty. How could he have signed with a muddy entertainment company like Silver Wing?!
After the initial astonishment, the netizens were amused.
"Amazing, Silver Wing actually poached HWR's player!"
"No, this is considered poaching a player from the Big Five! A main player of a team! This is an exception! "
"Hahaha, it's rare to see an entertainment company poaching a player from the Big Five and even succeeding. Dorrian is at the peak of his career. His skills and stamina are both excellent."
"Dorrian signing with Silver Wing wouldn't be so suicidal as to retire. There must be some reason we don't know."
"Seven already! I haven't slept since morning and haven't even taken a nap. I've been waiting all this time for a truly shocking piece of news. I didn't wait in vain! "
"Speaking of which, it's already been seven, and Silver Wing still hasn't come up with a conclusion? There's still... more to come? "
"Based on today's seven announcements, each one is more shocking. I reckon the people to come will be even more shocking than Dorrian."
"Don't tell me Silver Wing didn't just poach a player from the Big Five once, but twice in a row?"
"I'm already trembling."
It wasn't just the bystanders who thought this way. The media had the same thought, scaring the Big Five into hurriedly checking who else had recently jumped ship. Whether it was a player whose contract had expired or not, they confirmed it one by one, but they couldn't find a second person. Dorrian signing with Silver Wing was indeed unexpected, but after all, Dorrian's contract had expired, and HWR couldn't do anything about it. But after Dorrian, who else could it be?
At this time, there was no need for Silver Wing to promote it. In Yanzhou's e-sports circles, whether it was students, media, e-sports clubs, or other players, practically everyone was paying attention to this matter.
This time, everyone felt like time was passing especially slowly. When it was time, everyone felt like they were suddenly exposed to air after being suffocated, but before they could even catch their breath, they saw Silver Wing's new announcement:
"Jinro has signed with Silver Wing."
There was no need for too much introduction. Just the name was enough.
Everyone who saw this announcement had a look of disbelief in their eyes. They reread the announcement a few more times, as if they were analyzing a profound ancient phrase.
A minute after this announcement was sent, "Prairie Fire" released a screenshot. It was a screenshot of an in-game ID search. On it was an ID all veteran gamers were familiar with: "Q9 Building." An ID that had accompanied many people through primary school, secondary school, or university. Perhaps some new gamers weren't familiar with this ID, but eight years ago, this ID was known by everyone in the gaming circles! That was the captain of one of the Big Five e-sports powerhouses, 2S Team One!
The ID that had disappeared for eight years had reappeared, returning to the professional circles!
Although the points on this account were still 0, fans who had once supported him did not doubt his ability. They believed that in the near future, this ID would once again rush to the top of the leaderboards!
Inside the 2S e-sports club, the atmosphere was rather strange.
Among the current active 2S players, there were quite a number of people from the same period as Jinro and had worked under him before. It was just that some of them were still in Team One, while others had already dropped to Team Two, Team Three, or had jumped ship. Others did not know Jinro's current ability, but they had found out through other channels.
These eight years, to Jinro, had actually been a period of settling down. He had gotten rid of the impetuousness of the past, had matured, and... was harder to deal with.
Back then, Jinro's agreement with 2S was that he would not sign with any professional e-sports club for 10 years. However, entertainment companies other than professional e-sports clubs did not count. 2S had never looked up to those entertainment companies. It had even hoped that Jinro would sign with those entertainment companies to waste his talent. That way, he might even go downhill. But Silver Wing was different!
It was a Silver Wing that had created the number one player on the global leaderboards! No one knew what kind of path it would take next. Since there was AliveAfter500Years, would there be a second, a third, or even more?
In the eyes of the various e-sports clubs, Silver Wing was like a monster that had revealed its malevolent face. They had no choice but to guard against it! It would not be a serious injury, but it would definitely be a scare.
After these eight pieces of news, Silver Wing finally released a concluding statement. It meant that it was very happy to work with these eight and that they would not regret signing with Silver Wing.
Seeing the concluding statement, many e-sports clubs and entertainment companies heaved a sigh of relief. However, while the spectators and the media were relieved, they also felt a little regretful. Of course, they were looking forward to even more explosive news, but they had seen enough excitement for today.
Some commentators wrote an evaluation of the news released by Silver Wing today: "Silver Wing is extremely likely to become Yanzhou's number six e-sports."
Number six in Yanzhou's e-sports world. Although it was only "number six," this was definitely not meant to be belittling.
An entertainment company that had previously focused on video and music, a company that had only followed the trend in the gaming industry to make money, was actually being evaluated as being able to squeeze out other professional e-sports clubs and become the number six behind Yanzhou's Big Five? In the entire entertainment industry, this was an extremely high evaluation!
"Big ambition!"
These four words were the summary of the eight announcements released by Silver Wing by critics within the industry.
The internet was also abuzz.
"Eight consecutive explosions! Silver Wing wants to ascend to the heavens! "
"Fishing for one can be said to be swindling. Fishing for two can also be said to be skillful at swindling. But three, four, five... eight! Among these eight, there are even veterans in the industry, and they are the cream of the crop. Are these people that easy to swindle?! "
One brain spasm, two brain spasms, eight brain spasms?
Don't believe it!
This time, nobody said anything about Silver Wing using the ID AliveAfter500Years to bait.
"As expected, Silver Wing's previous low profile was to prepare for a big move!"
As for the upcoming official press conference, before Silver Wing had even sent out invitations, the media had already taken the initiative to send out their applications to attend the press conference. Even if some large and popular media outlets did not send out their applications, Silver Wing would still invite them. But what if? What if they were not invited or were carelessly left out? Sending out an application and getting a reply would put them at ease.
The person in charge of this area at Silver Wing was on the verge of tears when he saw the screen full of e-mails. The venue was limited, but there were too many applications. He was not familiar with the gaming circles, and Silver Wing had never encountered such a situation in the past. Some of the applications were from companies or individuals he had never heard of, and they were not very popular. However, he did not dare to reject them just like that. This matter was very important to the higher-ups. If he made a mistake, it would not just be a matter of a demerit and a fine. Thus, he could only seek help from the higher-ups and find a few people who understood the gaming circles to come over and decide which ones to approve.
At the same time, the eight main characters mentioned in the eight pieces of news also updated their statuses on their social media platforms. They were all the same, and it seemed to be an answer to the various questions of netizens.
"Our boss is AliveAfter500Years."
Seeing this, the netizens also started to ponder.
"Does this mean AliveAfter500Years is personally leading the team?"
"Definitely. Jinro was willing to give up his position as captain to sign with Silver Wing. He definitely recognizes this person's ability, recognizes the strength of this team, and thinks highly of its prospects."
"The eight people who signed with Silver Wing, are they... really stupid? Why do I feel that they are actually very smart and farsighted? "
"How does it feel to work for the number one player on the global leaderboards?"
"I'm suddenly a little envious of them."
"They must have already met AliveAfter500Years in person. I'm so envious. I also want to meet AliveAfter500Years in person."
"You make me want to join Silver Wing as well."
Many people had seen AliveAfter500Years' godly maneuvers. At this time, people's tendency to blindly follow the crowd began to affect their standpoints. Even many professional players had the same thought. Perhaps signing with Silver Wing wasn't a bad choice?
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