nycdaug Chapter 1001 Relief
Chapter 1001 Relief
The RNG fans at the scene were immersed in a sea of carnival, while the WE fans were sad, but they still applauded the team they supported.
After a brief celebration, the two teams came to the center of the stage to shake hands. Xu Mo hugged Xiye and 957 and whispered a few words of encouragement.
At this moment, the winner has been decided, but the spirit of e-sports lives on.
As the dazzling light of WE's main crystal explosion gradually dimmed, the huge word "VICTORY" was imprinted on the screens of the RNG players and was deeply engraved in the hearts of every audience member present.
In the RNG player's seat, the tense nerves finally relaxed completely at this moment. Uzi jumped up from his chair excitedly, hugged Ming next to him, and shouted excitedly. Karsa breathed a long sigh of relief with a relieved smile on his face. He patted Xiaohu's shoulder vigorously, and the two smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.
Xu Mo slowly took off his headphones, and instantly heard thunderous cheers. He raised his head slightly, looking at the flashing lights above the stadium, with mixed feelings in his heart. This journey has been full of hardships and challenges, and the victory at this moment is the best reward for all the efforts. There was no exaggerated expression on his face, just a faint smile from the heart. He knew that this was just a step towards greater glory, and the real decisive battle was still ahead.
Coach Heart had already rushed onto the stage. He hugged every player excitedly, his eyes moist. This season, RNG has experienced too many ups and downs, external doubts, internal teamwork, and injuries... Now, they are finally standing on the threshold of the finals again. He walked in front of Xu Mo and patted his shoulder vigorously. Thousands of words turned into one sentence: "Mozi, you played well! Great!" Xu Mo also responded with a strong hug. He knew that the coach was under more pressure than any of them.
On the other side, there was deathly silence in WE's player booth.
957 covered his face with his hands, his shoulders trembling slightly. This veteran who had fought for many years could hardly suppress his inner disappointment. Xiye lowered his head, his hair covering his expression, but his clenched fists revealed his inner unwillingness. Mystic stared at the gray word "failure" on the screen with empty eyes, and Beishang and Missing also looked dejected. They were so close to victory, and even saw the dawn of a comeback from - to -, but in the end they failed.
Coach Hongmi walked silently behind the players and patted their shoulders gently. He didn't offer any extra comfort, because he knew that any words would be pale and powerless at this moment. He just told them with his eyes: "You have tried your best, raise your heads, and we will fight again next year." His heart was also full of regrets, but he knew that as a coach, he had to stay calm and give strength to the players. The resilience and potential shown by the young team WE in the playoffs have given him hope for the future.
During the handshake session, players from both teams walked over one by one.
When Xu Mo walked in front of the WE players, 957 raised his head. Although there were still bloodshot eyes, he had regained some calmness. He reached out and shook Xu Mo's hand vigorously: "Well done, Mo Shen. Your captain is so strong."
"You are also great, Brother 957, the future is promising." Xu Mo said sincerely.
Xiye also shook hands with Xu Mo. He forced a smile and said, "Good luck in the finals. Help us keep the championship in LPL."
"I will." Xu Mo nodded solemnly.
The backstage interview area was already crowded with various media, and the RNG players became the well-deserved focus.
The host Ren Dong spoke first: "Congratulations to RNG for advancing to the finals! First of all, I would like to ask Coach Heart, when you were leading 2:1 but lost a game, what was the mentality of the team at that time? How did you adjust?"
Coach Heart took the microphone with a smile on his face: "Losing the third game did affect our mentality, but as I said during the break, we still have match points. I told the players to forget about the loss, focus on the next game, and play what we practiced. The players also executed this very well."
The microphone was handed to Uzi: "Uzi, how do you feel about leading the team to victory again today?"
Uzi grinned: "Very happy! My teammates all played very well, especially Mozi. That Gangplank is simply the 'answer to the version'! We will continue to work hard in the finals!"
Finally, the microphone came to Xu Mo. The female host Yu Shuang (Yushuang, also known as "Auntie Shuang") had a strange light in her eyes. She was a senior host of LPL and had witnessed the rise of countless talented players, but Xu Mo's appearance still amazed her.
"Moshen," Yu Shuang's voice was filled with a hint of barely perceptible excitement and admiration, "Your Captain's skills today can be said to have astonished everyone, especially the TP flanking in the mid-game Rift Herald team fight, and the devastating triple barrel in the Baron pit. How did you make such a decision at the time? Did you predict WE's moves in advance?"
Xu Mo took the microphone, his expression still calm: "The situation was quite urgent at the time. The TP position was determined based on the field of vision and the battlefield situation. I tried to find a relatively safe position that could output to their back row. As for the barrel in the dragon pit, it was also based on my prediction of their dragon-grabbing route, plus the pressure from my teammates. They had to take the path I preset. I was lucky and they all got blown up."
He casually said "good luck", but to everyone it sounded like absolute confidence under the extreme humility.
Yu Shuang's eyes brightened, and she asked, "Many viewers and commentators say that your operation and understanding of the game are very 'abstract', even a little beyond common sense. What do you think of this evaluation? Where do you think your strengths are?"
Xu Mo thought for a moment and replied, "Maybe I just like thinking. Each hero has a different way to play, and I will try to find the best way to play for the current situation. As for the advantage, it may be that I have a more stable mentality and can focus on the game itself."
He spoke in an unhurried tone, with clear and firm eyes, and his handsome appearance made Yu Shuang's heart beat faster. She could feel that this young man in front of her had a calmness and unfathomable potential that was inconsistent with his age. This unique charm gave her a little fan mentality in addition to being a professional host.
"Okay, thank you very much for sharing! Congratulations to RNG again! I look forward to your more wonderful performance in the finals!" Yu Shuang ended the interview with Xu Mo with a sweet voice, but her eyes stayed on him for a few more seconds.
After the interview, the RNG players prepared to return to the lounge.
At this moment, a figure came over in a hurry. It was another well-known female commentator and anchor Zhou Shuyi. She was known for her carefree and informal "abstract" style, but at this moment she also wanted to seize the opportunity to get some attention.
"Hey! Mo Shen! Mo Shen, wait a minute!" Zhou Shuyi held up her phone, seemingly broadcasting live. She walked quickly to Xu Mo with a warm smile on her face, "Mo Shen is awesome! The captain today was so handsome! I'm Zhou Shuyi, can you take a few minutes to say hello to my fans and have a quick chat?"
Her voice had a unique shrillness, which formed a sharp contrast with Yu Shuang's gentleness just now.
Xu Mo stopped and looked at her politely. He had heard a little about Zhou Shuyi and knew that she was a famous commentator in the circle for her "weird" and "abstract" interpretation.
However, Xu Mo just nodded slightly and said calmly: "Sorry, I'm a little tired now, and the team still has things to summarize. Maybe next time there's a chance."
After saying that, he turned around and followed the group towards the lounge without any delay.
The smile on Zhou Shuyi's face froze instantly, and the hand holding the phone also stopped in mid-air. She obviously didn't expect to be rejected so bluntly, and was a little embarrassed for a moment. The comments in the live broadcast room also exploded:
"Hahaha, Shufener was ruthlessly rejected by Mo Shen!"
"Mo Shen: Women will only affect the speed at which I draw my sword."
"It's so real, this is the style of a cool and handsome man!"
"I felt sorry for my sister Zhou for a second, but it was a failure."
Zhou Shuyi was stunned for a few seconds before she reacted. She tried to save face in front of the camera and coughed twice: "Ahem! It seems that Mo Shen is really tired. After all, he just finished such an intense BO5. We should not disturb him to rest! Come on RNG in the finals! Mo Shen keeps carrying in the finals!"
Although she said this, she was muttering in her heart: "This guy is too cool! Even harder to deal with than Uzi... But he is really good. The way he plays the captain is really abstract and awesome!"
In the RNG lounge, Coach Heart was giving a brief post-match summary, praising the players' performance while also pointing out some minor flaws in the game, reminding everyone that there was no room for error in the final.
Although the players were tired, they were still in high spirits.
Uzi leaned back on the sofa and said to Xu Mo with a smile, "Mozi, you were really good just now. You rejected Zhou Shuyi directly. I saw her face turned green."
Xiaohu also said in a funny way: "Brother Mozi is like 'walking through a sea of flowers without getting a single leaf on him'!"
Xu Mo smiled helplessly: "I just feel that there is nothing to talk about, and I am really tired, so I want to rest early."
Karsa patted him on the shoulder and said, "You did the right thing. The most important thing for us now is to prepare for the finals. Everything else is secondary."
Ming also nodded: "No matter who our opponent in the final is, it will not be easy to beat. We must go all out."
Coach Heart concluded: "Well, everyone performed well today. Go back and rest early to recharge your batteries. Starting tomorrow, we will conduct the final sprint training for our opponent in the finals!"
"Okay!" the players responded in unison, their eyes burning with desire for the championship.
As night fell and the lights came on, RNG players walked out of the base happily, following Coach Heart's instructions to "come back early and train harder tomorrow."
"Brothers, tonight is my treat!" Uzi waved his hand, "Celebrate our entry into the finals again! Order whatever you want!"
"Gou Ye is so generous!" Xiaohu immediately cheered, "It must be Haidilao! After the war, hotpot is the best way to comfort people!"
"I agree! A few more pints of cold beer, so cool!" Karsa also agreed.
Ming smiled and said, "Master Gou, don't drink too much again, or Coach Heart will be mad tomorrow."
Uzi patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I know what's going on! I'm happy today, so I have to celebrate! Mozi, what do you think?"
Xu Mo was infected by the warm atmosphere and a relaxed smile appeared on his face: "Okay, then let's go to Haidilao." He was actually not very picky about what to eat, but he enjoyed the feeling of celebrating with his brothers.
The group headed to a famous Haidilao nearby. Because it was the weekend and it was lunchtime, the restaurant was crowded with people waiting for a table.
"I'll go get a number." Ming took the initiative to take on the task.
While waiting for a table, a familiar voice sounded not far away.
"Hey, Xiran, I told you the queue at this Haidilao is super long, we might as well go to that barbecue restaurant!"
"Shuyi, since we are here, we might as well make the best of it. Besides, the food here is really good, so it's worth waiting." Another gentle and pleasant voice responded.
The RNG team looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhou Shuyi pulling Xi Ran, one of the official hosts of LPL, not far away. The two seemed to be waiting for a seat as well.
Zhou Shuyi dressed more casually today than she did on the commentary stage, but she was still noisy. Xi Ran, who was next to her, was wearing a simple dress, with a gentle and intellectual temperament, which formed a sharp contrast with Zhou Shuyi. Xi Ran is deeply loved by the audience for her professional qualities, fluent bilingual hosting and dignified image. She is also recognized by many contestants and people in the industry as a "goddess"-level host.
"Hey, isn't this Miss Zhou and Miss Xiran?" Uzi's eyes lit up and he took the initiative to greet them. Professional players, commentators, and hosts often meet at various events and are familiar with each other.
Zhou Shuyi saw that it was the entire RNG team, especially Xu Mo, and her eyes lit up instantly. She forgot about the slight unhappiness of being rejected just now. She immediately put on a warm smile: "Oh! Isn't this our LPL's card, RNG, who just won the semi-finals! Congratulations! Uzi, Xiaohu, Karsa, Ming, and... Moshen!"
She deliberately emphasized the word "Mo Shen" and threw him a wink that she thought was charming, which made Xiaohu almost spit out the water he had just drunk.
Xi Ran also smiled and nodded to everyone: "Congratulations to RNG for advancing to the finals. Today's game was very exciting." When her eyes swept over Xu Mo, there was a little more appreciation. She also watched today's game, and Xu Mo's Captain really impressed her.
"Haha, congratulations, I didn't expect to meet two beautiful commentators and hosts here, what a coincidence!" Uzi took the opportunity to say, "How about... let's share a big table? We have more people and it will be more lively!" Uzi is also a smart guy. He saw that Zhou Shuyi seemed to be interested in Xu Mo and wanted to watch the show.
Zhou Shuyi immediately interjected: "Okay, okay! Hot pot tastes better when there are more people around!" As she said that, she wanted to get closer to Xu Mo.
Xi Ran seemed a little hesitant. She looked at Xu Mo, then at the enthusiastic Uzi, and said politely, "Will this disturb your celebration too much?"
"Don't bother me, don't bother me! I couldn't ask for a beautiful lady to accompany me!" Xiaohu fanned the flames. (End of this chapter)