For Love of the Game

After everyone in Fengyue survived the devil-like training that forgot to eat and sleep, they finally ushered in the national finals of "City of Despair".

As an old top eight team, this is not the first time for everyone to come to Beijing, but this time their goal is very clear - the championship trophy!

Zhou Ning and his teammates had a round at the hotel, and Song Xueyang called them to talk about the precautions for the national competition.

The national finals adopt a single-elimination elimination system, which means that from now on, if they lose a game, they will be eliminated immediately. If they want to win the championship, they must not be sloppy in the slightest.

Song Xueyang said, "Every next game is not easy to play, but from the start of the group stage in March to now, we have played for nearly half a year. In terms of experience and training time, we have not lost to any team. In terms of training I am very satisfied with the results, and I am not asking you to perform steadily, but to win, I need you to perform exceptionally!"

"From now on, as long as you are on the field, you must concentrate every minute and every second, absolutely obey the team's arrangements, put aside all personal affairs, you are players, and all the next time you will dedicate to this team, to yourself Be responsible with your teammates, understand?"

Everyone said in unison, "Understood!"

Song Xueyang returned to smiling, "Of course, if you can win the championship, I invite everyone to go to Japan to soak in hot springs."

Everyone cheered.

When Hai Xing was happy, he still didn't forget to ask, "Captain, why are you so generous recently? Are you cheating on our sugar daddy?"

Zhou Ning teased, "That's right, I used to choose places with a [-]% discount for members for birthday treats."

Song Xueyang put a finger up on his lips, "Hush, you can't say it, you can't say it."

Shen Huai glared at him, but instead of reflecting, Song Xueyang secretly blinked at him.

"Also, tonight's opening ceremony requires the captain and deputy captain of each team to go on stage to play a team competition. Zhou Ning has to follow me."

"Okay," Zhou Ning responded, "Who is this year's warm-up show?"

The National Finals is the highest level of the domestic "City of Despair" professional league, and the opening ceremony is also very grand. Every year, two well-known professional masters are selected to come out solo as the opening warm-up, and the effect is surprisingly good.

Song Xueyang drew the corners of his mouth, "Guan team and Hu team."

Everyone was immediately excited.

Guan He is the number one swordsman player in the world, almost representing the highest level of solo solo in China, and he is definitely very interesting.Although Hu Nana's reputation is not so famous, her strength is not bad. The world's seventh qigong master is not a vain name.

Both of them are masters and captains, the effect of this warm-up must be very good.

Fan Jingming discovered the problem, "Since the qigong master was chosen, why didn't Xiao Zhang play?"

Shi Yidao, "Because Xiao Zhang is not the captain, right?"

Song Xueyang said with a smile, "The hostage rescue match between Xiao Zhang and us in the group match, it was revealed that he did not report Shen Huai's location to Team Hu at the last moment. Although God of War has been suppressing this news, the competition committee is not You idiot, definitely wouldn't dare to use Xiao Zhang at this time."

Hai Xing was relieved, "It deserves it! Who told him to be narrow-minded and not look down on others?"

Zhou Jing asked, "I heard that a mysterious guest from the entertainment industry has been invited this time?"

Song Xueyang nodded, "Nowadays there are many stars who love to play games, so it's not difficult to invite a few. The organizer has done a good job of keeping secrets. The identities of the guests have not been revealed yet, but maybe Shen Huai knows?"

Shen Huai's eyes were tinged with warmth, "It's Shi Cen and Liu Yueran."

Shi Cen is his little senior brother and an entertainer under his father's company. He is a game fan. He can play two games of mobile games while waiting to go on stage in the lounge. The two have a good relationship because of the games, but Shen Huai didn't do it before. And he revealed that he is Cang Yu.

As for Liu Yueran, he was his class monitor in college and the only close friend among his classmates.Shen Huai has played professional e-sports for more than half a year, and Liu Yueran has also starred in a very popular urban drama, and now is the time when his reputation is gradually rising.

He was familiar with both of them, but he didn't expect to meet at the opening ceremony of the national finals of "City of Despair" one day.

That night, the eight teams gathered at the national finals of "City of Despair" in Beijing. The reporters had already blocked the door, and enthusiastic fans crowded outside the arena holding support signs, just to get a closer look at their idols.

Everyone in Fengyue was shocked by the bustling scene as soon as they got out of the car. Every time they came to participate in the national competition, they would have an indescribable sense of pride.

Starfish's eyes sparkled, "I hope I can stay here longer this year."

Fengyue's current best result is No.4, and she was eliminated in the first round of the quarterfinals in other seasons.

Shi Yi put his shoulder on his shoulder, "Yes, we will definitely fight till the end."

Hai Xing did not expect Shi Yi to be so confident, "You...you are so confident!"

Shi Yi touched his ear embarrassedly, "After all, we have been training for so long... Besides, I believe in the captain and master!"

When he said this, Hai Xing also felt full of confidence.

It's not that they want to rely on Song Xueyang and Shen Huai to win the game, but because they are there, everyone feels confident.

As soon as they appeared, the fans of Fengyue team immediately cheered, all kinds of "Snow God", "Ning Shen", "Mingming" and "Xingxing", even Shi Yi and Zhou Jing were not left behind.

Halfway through, a loud slogan suddenly sounded from the crowd on the right.

"Maple Moon will win, Feather God will marry me!"

A few people stopped without realizing it, and the fans held up the support signs. The girls in the front were wearing Fengyue women's uniforms.

Shen Huai couldn't help but raised the corners of his mouth, and bowed to them.

The female fans screamed excitedly.

Everyone else was a little sad.

Think about how Shen Huai almost escaped being sprayed to death when he walked this way at the start of the group stage, but in just a few months, the same way, the treatment was completely different.

Some fans begged Shen Huai to take a picture with them with the support card, Shen agreed, the support card was very big, he wanted to turn the sign over, the fans stopped him quickly.

"No, no, double-sided."

As a result, as soon as he got it in his hand, there was a burst of laughter from the crowd, as well as booing and whistling, and even the face of the female fan who had just handed him the support card was flushed.

Shen Huai looked down, and the other side of the support card read "Snow God I Love You".

"..."

Shen Huai immediately turned over the sign, revealing the "Yu Shen marry me" side, and left without looking back after taking the photo.

Everyone in Fengyue who witnessed the whole process said that CP fans are really scary, and they have to be on guard all the time.

Entering the backstage of the venue, it was even more lively inside. People from the top eight teams were there, Guan He, Hu Nana, Zhang Jiayan, Si Qianjin... Experts from various professions gathered, and any one of them was a famous figure in the current circle.

In addition, there are some new faces. This year, the Rubik's Cube team lost to Thunder and Chenxi in the loser's resurrection match, and missed the national finals. They were replaced by a rookie team—Dream Team.

Si Qianjin was the first to catch sight of Shen Huai, "Yu God! We meet again!"

He ran over and shook hands with Shen Huai, "Before you and Lao Song..."

Shen Huai squeezed Xia Sijin's hand hard, and when he was nervous, he pushed too hard, and Si Jinjin jumped up on one leg with a scream.

Thunder's deputy captain came over and pulled him away, "Captain, can you stop embarrassing our team?"

As soon as the two of them left, a thorny boy ran over and bowed to Shen Huai, "Hi Yushen!"

He buried his head deeply, his sweat-soaked hair glistened under the light, and his whole body was full of youthful and green breath.

Shen Huai saw the uniform on his body and recognized that this was the captain of the dream team, Luo Lie.

Shen Huai stretched out his hand towards him, "Hello Captain Luo."

After Luo Lie said hello, he was going to run away, but a pair of clean and slender hands suddenly appeared in his sight. He was so excited that he held both hands, and then bowed deeply, but his forehead hit Shen Huai's arm heavily.

Let alone him, Shen Huai's hands were numb from his bump.

"I, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

His teammates ran over and hooked his shoulders, and said with a smile, "Don't be surprised by Yushen, he is your fan."

Shen Huai nodded, "Come on for the game."

This time, the two little ghosts were stunned, and the later team members touched their heads in embarrassment. Luo Lie said excitedly, "Come on, cheer up" and pulled his teammates away.

Everyone was speechless for a while, as expected, among all the assassins in the country, there was not a single one who was not a fan of Cang Yu.

Zhang Jiayan waved to Shen Huai from a distance, and Jia Yunge ran over directly. Today he cosplays with "City of Despair" level 150 ultimate boss Shadow Ghost King, with thin and long red eye shadow and green lips. I don't know where I thought it was from Haunted house escaped.

Everyone in Fengyue was already familiar with Jia Yunge, and everyone immediately applauded as soon as he appeared.

"Handsome!" "Too similar!" "Scared me!"

Because he received a gift from Jia Yunge last time, Shen Huai also prepared a gift in return this time, a box of celebrity makeup tools.

Jia Yunge liked it very much, took out his little pink pig doll and pressed it, and Zhang Jiayan's voice of thanking it came from inside.

As soon as he left, Guan He came from afar.

When Shen Huai saw him, his expression became serious.

Guan He is wearing the pure black team uniform of the Xiaowolf team, with a red wolf embroidered on the chest. Perhaps it is because of his strong aura, he just wears the ordinary sportswear to look like a suit.

"Hi, Cang Yu, first time meeting." Guan He stretched out his hand towards him.

"Hello, Team Guan." Shen Huai held his hand, and his aura was not lost to Guan He at all. The formal appearance of the two was like the leaders of the two countries meeting and negotiating.

"I'm looking forward to confronting you."

Shen Huai looked at him steadily, "Me too."

Although this is the first time for Shen Huai to participate in a national competition, everyone knows his strength, and it is definitely not an exaggeration to say that he is a master who can rival Guan He.

When the two of them met, the entire venue fell silent, and everyone's eyes fell on them at the same time.

After Guan He said this, he looked at Song Xueyang again, "Come on, I hope to have a match with Fengyue this year."

This is a bit crazy, but no one thinks it is wrong.Xiaolang can reach the last game of the finals every year. If he wants to fight Fengyue, Fengyue really needs to work harder.

Song Xueyang smiled and said, "Of course, if you want to win the championship, you can't bypass Xiaolang."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere of the entire meeting place changed, as if it was frozen and frozen for a moment, everyone's eyes were stained with fighting spirit, and the eyes of everyone looking at Fengyue were like a blizzard.

The few young saplings in Fengyue only feel that they are shivering in the cold wind. Captain, why do you have to make enemies before the battle!They're the target of public criticism now, okay?

A tidy "Captain" sounded from a distance, and Yao Jun and Niu Niu walked in, and Niu Niu was followed by a pretty and lovely girl.

Yao Jun first went to say hello to the members of the God of War team, Niu Niu went to Guan He's side, and the girl looked around and walked towards Fengyue.

"Zhou Ning!" She walked around Maple Moon and stood in front of Zhou Ning, "Long time no see, it's time for the national competition again."

Zhou Ning smiled politely, "Long time no see, Sister Orange."

"Ouch!" Fan Jingming yelled loudly, "Sister Orange~Vice Captain, I remember you were quite shy, when did you kiss Orange like this?"

Zhou Ning's ears turned red, and he hurriedly said, "Don't talk nonsense."

He didn't want to either, it was Tangerine who forced him to call it that.

Fan Jingming's voice became louder, "Why are you blushing? Is there something wrong between you two?"

"Xiao Ming!"

Juzi didn't deny it either, standing beside Zhou Ning and winking at Fan Jingming.

Orange is the official commentator of the "City of Despair" competition committee. Every year, he will appear on the commentary platform of the national competition. He is very popular because of his cute appearance and sweet voice.

But everyone in the circle knew that Orange was interested in Zhou Ning, and the reason why Fan Jingming dared to shout so loudly was also aware of this.

From their point of view, Zhou Ning and Juzi are talented and beautiful, Zhou Ning has a gentle and careful personality, and Juzi is a bit eccentric, which is just right.

It's a pity they don't know what to do.

Zhou Ning subconsciously glanced at Xiaolang, but Guan He happened to be looking at him too.

He quickly lowered his head, he barely believed Guan He's words that day, but he didn't think they were suitable, the reality gap between the two was too big, it was difficult to be together, and he couldn't figure out why Guan He wanted to be with him How firm the heart is.

In short, Zhou Ning did not agree.

Anyway, he has to play games and take care of his family, so he doesn't have time to think about it, so let it be.

If Guan He really wanted him to do it, then it was his turn to work hard.

Juzi stared at Zhou Ning for a while, "Zhou Ning, can we have dinner together tonight?"

"Yo yo yo~"

Zhou Ning was a little embarrassed, "I still have to compete, let's wait until the game is over."

Juzi leaned directly in front of Song Xueyang, "Captain Song, can you lend me Vice-Captain Zhou for one night? It's only time for a meal, please!"

Song Xueyang said with a smile, "You can also borrow it, but it will have to wait until we win the championship."

Orange snorted, "You're too stingy, it's nothing to borrow me for a while, anyway, there is no game tonight."

"There is no game tonight, but if I have a meal with you, Deputy Zhou may not be able to get it back for a month."

Everyone burst into laughter, and Ju Zi couldn't help blushing. He leaned over to Song Xueyang and whispered, "Snow God, is there any girl in this world that you can't catch up with?"

Song Xueyang bent down and said mysteriously, "Then you are really right."

Juzi knew that Song Xueyang was there, and when she wanted to ask Zhou Ning to have dinner, she was hopeless, and just as she was about to get close again, she heard someone calling her.

"tangerinr."

"Hey." Tangerine turned back, and the owner's eyes almost fell out when he saw the voice.

Guan He actually talked to her? !

Juzi hadn't spoken much to Guan He in the e-sports circle for so many years, she was completely dumbfounded.

Guan He walked slowly, "I have something to look for you."

"Me?" Tangerine pointed to herself in disbelief.

Guan He nodded.

"Okay." Juzi walked behind him in a daze, not thinking about what Guan He could do with her along the way.