For Love of the Game

The award ceremony began 15 minutes after the game ended. The final winners of this wild card game were No.1 Chinese Loong team, No.2 American YELL team, and No.3 Nordic team.

According to the rules of the wild card competition, the countries where the three teams are located will get two, one, and one additional places to participate in the world finals.

Every year, the wild card competition is mainly streamlined, trying not to waste too much energy of the players, and the whole schedule is very low-key.But this year is the first year after the restructuring, and the awards ceremony has changed. The champions, runners-up and third place all have trophies, and each player of the winning team is awarded a certificate of honor.

Shen Huai led the team to stand on the podium, holding a trophy, a bouquet and a certificate of honor in his hand. When the commentator called his name and the Loong team, there was a burst of screams that almost broke through the sky and applause.

He could see the sincere wishes of every audience, his father smiling and applauding, and Assistant Jin shaking his support card vigorously.

"The No.1 team that won this wild card competition is the Loong team from China led by Shen Huai! The Loong team won the first championship after the restructuring of the wild card competition. This also confirms that in this year's World Finals, The Chinese team will have three teams participating in the competition, and we look forward to their wonderful performance in the World Championship!"

Dry ice, firework tubes, cheers, applause...

Song Xueyang was the first to hold his hand, then Si Qianjin who hugged his neck, Luo Lie and Tao Lele who squeezed over, Jia Yunge who compared scissor hands to him, Liang Minghui and Sunny who were talking and laughing, Guan He and Zhou Ning standing aside...

Shen Huai felt happy after knowing it, the kind of happiness that finally breathed a sigh of relief and the joy of suffering. Surrounded by his teammates, he looked at the camera and smiled from the bottom of his heart.

This is the first championship trophy in his career, and it is the Loong team that he has put all his efforts into building. No trophy has ever made him so happy. Like a teenager, he took the initiative to embrace the shoulders of his teammates and take pictures intimately , Make no secret of your good mood.

The rest of the people were also very happy. Many of them, like Shen Huai, won the championship trophy for the first time and their own certificates of honor, especially Si Qianjin, who had struggled for several years and finally won the championship once. trophy.

They wore team uniforms with the word "Loong" printed on them, and took a group photo in front of the awards promotion poster for the wild card game while holding the Chinese flag.This photo will appear in the e-sports news section later, and will be sent back to China through social platforms, and will be made into a poster, permanently mounted in the e-sports museum in Burbank, California, and seen when they come. Like every poster of the show, it was displayed to the fans and players who came and went.

After the awards ceremony, David and Gina came to shake hands with Shen Huai.

"Huaishen, you are really good at hiding. Until you came on stage, I thought we would win this match. I really didn't expect that you can film and play games so well."

Shen Huai smiled, "The United States has a very strong lineup this year, and we in China must also come up with the strongest lineup."

David felt very relieved when he said this, "You became famous in one battle, but I will be criticized after I return to the team."

In order to win the first championship after the restructuring of the wild card game, the United States only selected players from the strongest PD and D2 teams in the country, cutting off the dreams of other players to participate in the World Championship, but in the end they still failed to win the championship. As the captain, one can imagine the pressure he will face in the future.

Although Shen Huai expressed deep sympathy, strength is the most important thing on the field, and he has paid a lot to win the championship. For example, his palm fascia is still aching.

Gina pretended to be angry and said, "Shen Huai, did you deliberately agree to my request that you would date me if you lose to the US team before the game? Because of you, I'm going to become a joke in the circle!"

Shen Huai said, "You misunderstood. I agreed to this request because I admire your brave spirit of pursuing love."

Gina giggled, "Are you serious?"

"Ah."

"Then if your team loses to the PD team in the World Championship, you will still date me for a month!"

Everyone in the Chinese team: "..."

Girl, haven't you got enough flags yet?

Shen Huai refused without thinking, "Not this time."

Gina pressed, "Why not this time?"

"Because if I promise you twice, the person I like will be angry."

What he said was so natural that the two teams were silent, but the person involved didn't feel that he had told any big secret.

Song Xueyang smiled like a sunflower in full bloom, so brilliant that he wished that people all over the world would notice him.

The corner of Si Qianjin's mouth twitched, and he really wanted to punch that flowery face.How could this old dog be so lucky that he could even get a top product like Yushen, he was handsome, excellent, and in love, and he didn't even hide it.

Gina shrugged. "I really envy her."

David hugged his sister's waist, "You will find your prince, let's bless Shen Huai."

The two said goodbye to Shen Huai, and Captain Green also came over, "Congratulations to Team Loong for winning the championship. It's a pity that we couldn't learn your skills on the field. I hope our ShowTime team can meet Maple Moon in the World Championship." , my team members are very interested in you and Mr. Song."

Shen Huai nodded, "I'm also looking forward to the confrontation with Team ST."

Pablo asked, "Luo Lie, will you participate in the World Championship?"

Luo Lie said embarrassingly, "Sorry, our team's performance in the domestic competition this year is not good, so we cannot participate in the World Championship."

Pablo nodded, "Then I'll wait for you next year! When the World Championship is over, I'll come to the server in China to play with you."

Luo Lie immediately cheered up, "Okay! Mr. Louis can join us!"

Louis shook his head again and again, he didn't want to join these two at all, he'd better stay alone.

Players from other teams came to say hello to Shen Huai one after another. He really became famous tonight. Everyone who saw him wanted to come and have a word with this player who can compete in 1V3 in the wild card match.

Shen Huai dealt with it patiently. Just as he sent off the captain of the Turkish team, he bumped into Miura Takuma who came out of the exhibition hall.

Looking at each other, Miura Takuma nodded slightly towards him. Although the two did not speak, everyone who saw this scene felt that the waves were dark.

Takumi Miura is currently recognized as the No. [-] assassin professional god in the world, and he has been in this position for many years. He is the longing for the world's assassin players, and he is even regarded as a god by the Japanese e-sports circle. .

The appearance of Shen Huai is undoubtedly the biggest threat to his career. It seems that this year's World Championship will be another bloodbath.

Shen Nuo sent all the accompanying director friends to the car, and returned to look for Shen Huai.

"You did a good job and didn't embarrass our Shen family."

Assistant Jin made trouble at the side, "Can't you boast nicely? When Xiao Huai was competing on it, your dad kept telling the people next to him that this is my son, and he liked playing games since he was a child."

Shen Nuo blushed slightly, "Don't talk nonsense."

Shen Huai smiled, and stepped forward to give Shen Nuo a hug, "Dad, thank you for coming to my game."

Shen Nuo's nose suddenly became a little sore. It was the first time he saw Shen Huai smiling so happily during the awards ceremony, seeing that he had so many friends, and hearing the commentator and the audience enthusiastically shouting his name, Shen Nuo Nuo felt that the last trace of regret in his heart had been filled.

His hope for Shen Huai is nothing more than to hope that he will become an excellent person, and his ability will be recognized by the people around him. Although Shen Huai failed to shine in the film and television industry, he has become an excellent e-sports player who can win glory for the country. , who else would question his ability?

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and lightly patted Shen Huai's shoulder.

"When are you leaving for home?"

"The team gave us a day of free activities, and the return trip will be arranged the day after tomorrow."

Shen Nuo nodded, "Then entertain your friends home for a night tonight!"

The noisy team members immediately pricked up their ears, and Shen Nuo continued, "The house here has been cleaned all the time, KTV, swimming pool, and entertainment hall are all available. You just finished the game and just went to relax."

"What about you?"

"I'll go back to the crew in a while, and make up the progress that was delayed today. You can't let go even if I'm here."

Shen Huai thought for a while, "Okay, then take care of your body."

Everyone immediately cheered, it was Mr. Shen's real estate in California, they definitely wanted to take a look, and it wouldn't sound boring.

Shen Nuo hired a car to take them to their destination. It was a very grand European-style villa, with a retro courtyard fence and a spacious underground parking garage. Si Qianjin saw a group of expensive private cars, lying on the windows of the car. I can't move it.

The boy knew a little about cars, and the others were amazed, and once again had a new understanding of Shen Huai's financial resources.

Entering the house, the decoration is even more surprising. This is not as simple as Shen Nuo said. The walls of the corridor are covered with balloon decorations. There are retro candles burning in the living room. On the background wall is written "Congratulations! The Loong team won the championship", beside the dining table is a cabinet of rare wines, and a cake cart with four layers of luxurious cakes is placed on the ground.

Everyone was stunned by this unexpected joy, this is clearly the rhythm of celebrating the party!

Shen Nuo was very generous and authentic, "You guys are hungry after playing the game all afternoon. I asked the chef to prepare some meals for you. You can order whatever you want. There are also prepared meat skewers in the kitchen and barbecue grills in the yard. It’s hot in the house during the season, so if you want to have a late-night snack, you can grill it yourself.”

Luo Lie said happily, "Mr. Shen, you are so kind!"

Si Jinjin also said, "Mr. Shen, you are spending too much money."

Shen Nuo waved his hand, "It doesn't cost money, you are winning the championship on behalf of China to win glory for the country, what is this small thing, it is my heart, I will work harder in the future."

Everyone said, "Thank you, Teacher Shen!"

Shen Nuo set them up and was about to go out. He stopped Shen Huai who wanted to send him off, "You are the master, if you don't entertain them, if they can't let them go, don't send me off."

Just when Sunny called him and asked him where the knife and fork were, Shen Huai hurriedly said goodbye to Shen Nuo and went back.

Shen Nuo didn't leave, his gaze drifted away from Shen Huai for a moment, and then fell on Song Xueyang who was helping him hold down the corner of his clothes to prevent him from rubbing the cream.

Feeling his gaze, Song Xueyang turned around and nodded towards him.

Shen Nuo also nodded, and left without saying anything.

Assistant Jin drove the car to the door, "Xiao Huai is really nice now, you used to always say that he is worthless, but I think our Xiao Huai is more promising than anyone else. You can restrain your temper, don't look back, Xiao Huai You came back with your girlfriend, and you still scolded him all the time."

Shen Nuo leaned on the seat, and suddenly had the urge to enjoy the rest of his life. He has worked hard for most of his life, earning both fame and fortune. Now Shen Huai's career is booming, and it has also solved a big problem in his heart, the last remaining problem that is--

"It's time for him to find a serious girl to fall in love with. Don't just play games all day long."

In the past, he didn't allow Shen Huai to fall in love because he was aware of the dirty deals in the circle. Although Shen Huai entered the circle early, he hadn't settled down enough under his care, so he couldn't tell who was sincere to him.It's different now. He believes that he has experience in the entertainment industry, and Shen Huai can tell which of the ordinary girls outside the circle are true and which are fake.

Assistant Jin laughed, "You really don't have to worry about this. Xiao Huai told me last time that she will bring her girlfriend to see you later."

Shen Nuo was taken aback, "He has a girlfriend? How did you say it?"

Assistant Jin couldn't help laughing, "Xiao Huai is also interesting, and he kept it a secret when he was in a relationship. He said he was in a relationship and asked me not to tell you. I think the child is usually scared by you. Talk about a relationship and let me help him persuade you."

Shen Nuo's face darkened, "He asked you to persuade me?"

Assistant Jin nodded, "Yes, I also said that your father is not such a stingy person, as long as you find a girl who treats you sincerely, your father will not care about the conditions."

Shen Nuo snorted coldly, "This kid is not afraid of me getting angry even for such a big matter as quitting the circle, and would ask you to help persuade the woman because of her poor condition? I don't think it's that simple."

He suddenly thought of seeing Shen Huai and Song Xueyang getting along several times in his mind. Today, on the podium, Song Xueyang was also the first to hold Shen Huai's hand, including the smile before he left. There was something bad in his heart. premonition.

Assistant Jin quickly asked, "Is it more serious than poor conditions? Have you ever committed a crime? Xiao Huai is not such a bad-sighted person."

Shen Nuo closed her eyes, "Forget it, it's all kids messing around, 3 minutes of heat, you don't have to take him seriously."

Assistant Jin nodded, and their vehicles drove away.

The players of the Chinese team in the villa have been playing High for a long time. The chef Shen Nuo is very good at cooking, not only Western food, but also Chinese food. They ate Western food every Sunday in the United States. Appetite, there is a feeling of going home.

After obtaining Shen Huai's consent, Song Xueyang took out a few bottles of good wine from the cabinet, and everyone began to take turns to fight again, and they were about to get drunk all the time.

It's a pity that the wine is too expensive. After all, everyone is not willing to drink it to death like Erguotou. After several rounds of drinking, no one is drunk, and they make a lot of noise to grill skewers.

The weather was cool at night, Tao Lele volunteered to cook, Luo Lie was on the sidelines, Si Qianjin was very knowledgeable about food, and he made suggestions and acted as a guide. Sunny was worried about them and kept watching from the side.

The rest set the table, chatted and played cards, having a great time.

Xiao Zhang was not there, he left after the awards ceremony, and no one cared about him, just because of his deliberate loss to the US team tonight, no one is willing to talk to him.Fortunately, they won in the end, otherwise everyone would not let him go.

Song Xueyang turned over Weibo to show Shen Huai. A few hours ago, before the results of the wild card game were released by the American media, Xiao Zhang had already posted on Weibo, expressing his sadness and remorse for the relapse of his hand injury in the final ring. , He also issued a medical certificate, it was indeed tendonitis, and his name was written on it.

Fans left messages below to comfort him, saying that it's okay, his body is important, and let him rest and cooperate with treatment.

Shen Huai told Chairman Hua everything that happened in the final as early as the end of the game. The calm at this time was just the calm before the storm. Bring up this bad thing.

Shen Huai and Song Xueyang went to the balcony. For the competition, Shen Huai's nerves have been tense all the time, and he couldn't have a good chat with Song Xueyang. Now that the competition is over, he always feels that he has been left out in the cold, and he feels very sorry.

Before he could open his mouth, Song Xueyang could see through his thoughts, "You've been too busy these days, it doesn't matter if you neglect me or not, after you return to your country, take a good rest for two days."

Shen Huai couldn't help but laugh, why did he forget that his lover is Song Xueyang who can see through all his contradictory emotions?

Immediately, he stopped mentioning the topic of being left out, but said, "It's been less than a month since I've returned to China and it's the World Championship, so I can't rest easy."

Song Xueyang put down his wine glass and took his hand, "You have fought three times in a row today, others say you are good, and you became famous in the first battle, and I hope you win, and I don't want you to force yourself anymore. The double combo is too fast , you can’t keep playing like this. I know you want to finish your career, and you don’t have a few years to compete, so you go all out to fight. But if you leave the root cause, your life will be affected in the future, even if you intend to rest Rehabilitation will take years to recover."

"What about you?" Shen Huai raised his eyebrows, "I saw Kinesio Effects stickers in the trash can of the hotel toilet, it's not mine."

Song Xueyang had no choice but to surrender, "Well, I was wrong. In fact, we are all the same kind of people, people who work hard."

Shen Huai patted his head, "You really know how to put gold on your face."

Song Xueyang took the opportunity to lean over and peck him on the lips, "I'm putting gold on the faces of the two of us."

In the dark night, two pairs of jet-black eyes glowed with luster, and a light peck seemed to turn on the switch of all emotions. The exhaustion, longing and finally the ease of dust settled all these days were thrown away at this moment. Behind all the heads, only each other is left.

The two of them leaned over and hugged each other's necks at the same time, and warmly returned this love in the gust of night wind.

The balcony door was suddenly opened, and Si Qianjin came in with a handful of skewers, "Yu God, the skewers are ready... what the hell!"

His roar almost failed to attract the people in the courtyard, Shen Huai generously took the skewers from him, thanked him, and Song Xueyang followed suit and took a few skewers.

Si Qianjin knew everything about these two people at first, only one layer of window paper was missing, and now that the window paper was pierced, he had to say something.

"You two are really together?"

Song Xueyang nodded, "To borrow your good words, I remember you said you would come over to host our wedding, so don't break your promise."

Si Qianjin's face darkened, and he was furious at that moment, who would have thought that it would come true, what kind of a mess is this.

He sat down on a chair on the balcony, "Old Song, although I am a buddy with you, I still have something to say. Since you are with Yushen, you have to treat him well and be responsible. No matter what happens in the future Whatever it is, even if you are drowned by fans' saliva, you are not allowed to abandon your stall and run away."

Song Xueyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Who do you think I am? I'm not stupid to leave such a good wife and run away."

Shen Huai raised his head from the skewers and corrected, "She is my wife."

Si Qianjin twitched the corner of his mouth, he didn't want to waste time on the question of who is the wife.

"Also, if you haven't reached the stage of obtaining a marriage certificate, don't think about making it public. You can't say anything in the future. It's not that I'm unlucky. It's good for all of you. At least we will separate in the future, and no one else will know. , you can still be friends. There is no hurdle you can't get over, gentlemen, don't let me see you arguing on the Internet one day to make people laugh, especially you, Song, you, Yushen Dadu, are not that person, You kid has a lot of thoughts, if you let me know that you are a bad feather god, I will never forgive you!"

He snatched Song Xueyang's wine glass and drank it down, stood up in the silence of Song Xueyang and Shen Huai, "Okay, after drinking this glass of wine, I kept everything in my heart, my brother wishes you two a long time ah."

Song Xueyang hugged Shen Huai's shoulders, and said solemnly, "Thank you, Shen Huai and I will spend this life together."

Shen Huai knew that Si Qianjin cared about himself, he could accept this relationship and wished him sincerely, he was very moved.

"Captain, when I came here, I saw that you were very interested in the car in my garage. Would you like me to take you to have a look?"

Si Qianjin's eyes lit up, and he regained his energy immediately, "It's still Yushen who treats me well! Take a look! Let's see!"

The three of them went to the garage together, and Si Qianjin caught sight of an out-of-print Bugatti Veyron sports car. This car is not sold in China and can only be bought abroad. Si Qianjin couldn't put it down. He walked around the car several times, going up and down again. , got down and up again, and finally pushed Shen Huai and Song Xueyang into the car.

"You two go up and sit, let me see if it's cool to sit in there."

Shen Huai had no choice but to sit in the co-pilot, Song Xueyang sat in the driver's seat, and Si Qianjin commanded, "Old Song, put on your seat belt and let me see."

Song Xueyang lowered his head to fasten his seat belt again, "Do you want to give this car to Si Qianjin?"

Shen Huai nodded, "I can tell that he really cares about me, and those words are for my own good. He may feel bad about giving him a new car. I have only driven a lot of cars in my garage a few times, so it's just right to give it to him. "

Song Xueyang smiled and said, "I didn't think I was poor before, but after being with you, I feel really poor, like being taken care of."

Shen Huai smiled, and gave him a sneaky touch, "Why don't you serve me well?"

Song Xueyang was suddenly molested, she was stunned, and belatedly heard Shen Huai giggling beside her.

"Then I'll be more respectful than obedient."

"Hey..."

Song Xueyang suddenly flipped the switch, and the lights flickered on for a moment, illuminating the entire garage brightly. He leaned over and kissed Shen Huai's lips involuntarily.

Si Qianjin's screams echoed in the garage, "I hate your grandma! You can do whatever the fuck you want! Turn on your mother's high beams!! I'm going blind!!"

Shen Huai tightly grasped the collar, his heart was pounding, as if the whole world was immersed in sweetness.