Chapter 254 Heading to Berlin

Chapter 254 Heading to Berlin

After the award ceremony for GT's victory, the team members were filled with joy and relaxation of victory.

Recalling the various dietary restrictions they had adopted before the game, they are now finally able to let go of the joy of winning and their tense nerves. They all have one thing in mind: to have a big meal.

Having heard that the local hotpot was famous throughout the country, the team members couldn't wait to rush to the most famous local hotpot restaurant that night.

As soon as they entered the hot pot restaurant, everyone was excited and dazzled by the wide variety of dishes.

Tripe, tender beef, shrimp balls, everything is served on the table, and we won’t stop until we are satisfied.

For a moment, the hot pot restaurant was steaming hot and filled with laughter. The team members were enjoying the happiness brought by the food and satisfying their appetites that had not been satisfied for a long time.

When they were halfway through the meal, the door of the private room was suddenly pushed open, and a familiar figure appeared in front of everyone. It was the boss He Youjun who had not been seen for a long time.

He was all smiles, his eyes full of excitement and pride. He was busy participating in variety shows during this period and really didn't have much energy to take care of the team, but he was very pleased with the outstanding performance of his teammates.

Looking at the players fighting for the team, he said excitedly: "Brothers, you are awesome! We have won the Spring Championship again. Now it all depends on your performance in the Berlin Mid-Season Tournament. I believe you will achieve even better results!"

He Youjun told the team members that he had specially set aside a few days to reward everyone.

Although the reward this time is not as generous as before because of winning the global finals championship, the team members know that the boss has always taken good care of everyone.

At this moment, everyone felt warm in their hearts and was glad that they followed a good boss.

There is nothing to say about this treatment. It is definitely the top one in the domestic league and he can also play very well abroad.

He Youjun's face was full of smiles, unable to hide his excitement and pride. He quickly took off his coat and sat down in the empty seat next to Li Yi.

Seeing this, the staff quickly added another mouthful of steaming hot pot, and the spicy and fragrant aroma spread instantly.

As they feasted, they excitedly talked about the highlights and thrilling moments in the game, and joked with each other from time to time. "Li Yi, your operation was amazing, and it directly stunned the opponent's mid laner!" Wushuang couldn't help but patted Li Yi on the shoulder and praised him.

Li Yi smiled and waved his hands, "It's because of everyone's cooperation that I have this opportunity." The boss He Youjun also talked about his own interesting stories in the variety show, making everyone laugh.

There were bursts of laughter and joy, and everyone was immersed in this relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Because these are the few remaining happy times. Next we will go to Berlin to meet many of this year's champion teams. The strength of this year's team is not simple.

First, it starts with the qualifying round, where ten teams compete for the final two qualifying rounds.

Of course, the group stage will also be held in Berlin.

This is the case in Europe. Germany can play on the field, and so can Paris, France.

For European teams, this competition venue is still very exciting.

If they can win the mid-season championship, there is no doubt that the team's influence in the entire region will grow explosively.

The champion of this European League is also fnc, which is titled the King of Europe. They are still very optimistic about this.

After all, we have the championship background.

The fnc ancient champion is still a champion. They are a team with the global finals champion skin. They are not something a team like G2 can challenge.

For the GT team, the current time urgency is beyond imagination.

The final that just ended is still fresh in our memory, but the qualifying round will begin in just three days.

Although the GT team does not need to participate in the fierce competition of the qualifying round as the champion of the spring season, in order to better adapt to the European climate and ensure that there are not too many external factors disturbing the main competition on the 11th, going to Berlin in advance has become an inevitable choice.

The team manager He Bin was thoughtful and had considered the key issue of visas long beforehand, and had helped the players to complete the process early on.

After a short rest of two days in the country, the team members adjusted themselves and recharged their batteries before setting off for Berlin.

Like Shanghai, Shenzhen, as a first-tier city in China, has direct flights to Berlin, which saves the players the hassle of transfers and allows them to travel to a foreign country in a relatively relaxed state and devote themselves to the preparations for the upcoming international competitions.

After eating hotpot, everyone strolled in the streets of Chengdu, which helped digest the heavy eating and allowed for a better rest at night.

After all, I will leave Chengdu, a city with a slow and relaxed pace, tomorrow.

As night falls and the lights come on, the city of Chengdu seems to be cast under a spell, breaking away from the busy daytime and putting on charming attire.

The people who live here have a sense of leisure and comfort in their bones. When night falls, this leisurely and contented attitude towards life is displayed to the fullest.

Teahouses in the streets and alleys are still full of people. The elderly people fan themselves with palm-leaf fans, leisurely sip tea from covered bowls, chat, and share family gossip and interesting stories in life.

Young people gather in small pubs on the street, order a glass of craft beer, listen to the soulful singing of the resident singers, or chat quietly with friends, releasing the day's fatigue in a state of tipsiness.

Walking along the Jinjiang River, the breeze brings a touch of coolness. The weeping willows on the bank sway gracefully under the light.

Cruise ships were coming and going on the river, and the lights on the bows illuminated the water, making the waves sparkle like a dream.

The Anshun Corridor Bridge in the distance is splendid under the decoration of lights, like a bridge leading to a dream world. The bridge is bustling with cars and pedestrians.

Wushuang looked at the pleasant scene in front of him, his tense mood quietly relaxed, a bright smile bloomed on his face, and he said to everyone with emotion: "When I retire in the future, I will definitely settle down in Chengdu and spend my retirement here. It will be so comfortable!"

Several people around him nodded and expressed their agreement from the bottom of their hearts. One of them smiled and said, "Let's not talk about anything else. Just this hot pot, I eat it every day and never get tired of it. Living here for retirement is indeed a great choice."

At this moment, Li Jiongjun suddenly reached out and flicked Wushuang's head lightly, pretending to be angry and said, "You are still playing professionally, but you are already thinking about retirement. It seems that you have lived too comfortably in your career. Okay, I will set a small goal for you when we get to Europe. Before the start of the main competition, rush to the top ten of the European server. Is this no problem for you?"

"Ah?" Wushuang was so shocked by these words that his eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

"What?" Li Jiongjun saw this and his head popped up again, showing off his coach's authority and not allowing any doubt. ...

On May 1st, the sun shone warmly on the earth, and the heat of the e-sports circle continued to rise just like the weather.

The news of GT team winning the spring championship was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a thousand waves, quickly sweeping across major forums and major competition areas, and becoming the focus of heated discussion among e-sports enthusiasts.

In the distant European region, the atmosphere in the G2 team's training base seemed a little solemn.

When the team owner saw the news of GT's victory, a light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and a bold idea came to his mind. He knew that GT's boss was He Youjun, a very influential figure in the global business circle.

"Perhaps, we can try to cooperate with GT." The boss murmured in a low voice, with a hint of anticipation in his words.

He knew clearly that although the details of the cooperation were still unknown, judging from the development trends and resources of both teams, the success rate of this cooperation opportunity was quite high.

The G2 team failed to qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational in this year's competition, which cast the entire team under a haze of loss.

In contrast, last year, the GT team won the world finals championship, and its team strength and commercial value reached new heights. In this comparison, the owner of the G2 team felt an unprecedented sense of urgency.

He understands that if he wants to maintain his advantage in the fiercely competitive e-sports market, it is imperative to seek new cooperation and breakthroughs, and cooperation with GT may be the key opportunity for G2 to rise again.

Once such a cooperation idea is implemented, it may be possible to successfully establish an e-sports group. With the influence and resources of both parties in the e-sports field, it is not an unattainable dream to create a world-class e-sports club.

This is not some fantasy. The current development momentum of League of Legends is very strong and it can be regarded as the mainstay of the e-sports industry.

Since the GT team won the championship, the popularity of League of Legends in China has exploded and its influence has been growing day by day.

The huge player base and high level of attention mean huge commercial potential. As long as there is popularity, there will be no shortage of profit margins.

Even if a club is far away in Europe, as long as it can successfully develop the Chinese market, it can reap huge profits.

According to the owner of the G2 team, many clubs in North America have shown great interest in GT team's star player Li Yi and have extended olive branches.

But he knew in his heart that given how much importance He Youjun attached to the team and the players, any offer simply to poach players would definitely be rejected outright.

But if you change your mindset and seek cooperation, the possibility of success will increase significantly.

He thought for only a moment before making a decisive decision. He immediately called the staff and asked them to prepare a cooperation plan.

In his opinion, this is a rare opportunity. Once seized, the landscape of the G2 team and even the entire e-sports industry may be rewritten.

On the morning of May 5nd, the bright sunshine gently fell on the Shenzhen GT Base.

After a day of rest, the players were full of energy and chose to start a small warm-up training today. The discussion mainly revolved around the changes in version 8.8, which is the version used in the upcoming mid-season game.

Speaking of equipment changes, Banner of Command and Portal were removed early on because these two pieces of equipment were too buggy.

Taking Banner of Command as an example, even if the magic immunity effect is reduced, it is still difficult to balance in actual combat, which greatly affects the balance of the game.

Faced with this tricky situation, Riot designers continued their previous style and simply banned it if they couldn't handle it, just like the Embrace of the Underworld, which completely disappeared in the wave of version updates.

This change is good news for the GT team, and the key point is that the presence of the French mid laner is enhanced.

However, Li Yi knew that compared with the subsequent version 8.9, the current adjustment of version 8.8 could only be considered a minor change.

It will be version 8.9 when mages will fully rise, and top AP and mid AP lineups will become common.

But at the same time, this also highlights the key position of the bottom lane, and the importance of AD output becomes particularly prominent.

In such a version environment, teams with weak bottom lane strength can easily be eliminated. This shows that the intention of Riot designers in making version changes is very clear, which is to select the teams with the most comprehensive strength.

This also requires the GT team to pay more attention to the coordination and cooperation of various positions when preparing for the mid-season game in order to adapt to the changes in the version.

On May 5rd, the sun was shining as the mid-season qualifiers officially kicked off amid everyone's anticipation.

At this moment, the GT team, shouldering the glory of the LPL region, boarded the plane to Berlin, Germany with high spirits.

When they arrived at the airport, the atmosphere was very warm. LPL officials were waiting there early, and a group of media friends also rushed there to record this significant moment.

Before leaving, official personnel pulled open a huge team flag with force. The eye-catching LPL logo on the flag shone brightly in the sunlight, as if telling the glory and expectations of the LPL region.

The sound of shutters at the scene continued, and each photo captured this exciting moment. Soon, the LPL official quickly uploaded several carefully selected photos to the Internet, and at the same time, the GT team also released them on their Weibo homepage. The Weibo copy was concise and powerful: "In the 2018 Mid-Season Championship, GT officially embarked on the journey on behalf of the LPL region! The first stop: Berlin, Germany."

Once this Weibo post was published, it quickly ignited the enthusiasm of fans like a spark. The comment section was instantly flooded with messages, and in just one hour, the number of messages exceeded 50,000.

Although this number may still be far behind the hundreds of thousands or even millions of messages from traffic stars, these messages that are generated spontaneously and do not require any economic investment are particularly valuable to capital. They represent real attention and fan stickiness, and are a strong proof of the booming potential of the e-sports market.

It’s a pity that He Youjun had already reached a deep cooperation with Top Sports.

Now, if other capital wants to participate in commercial activities related to the GT team, they have to consider the attitude of Top Sports. After all, during the cooperation period, the rights and interests and voice of both parties are clearly defined.

Top Sports also keenly grasped this wave of popularity, and with the help of the GT team's participation in the mid-season tournament, it vigorously promoted various products on its own platform.

For a time, sales of e-sports related clothing, peripheral products and other products on the platform increased significantly.

Among young people, the influence of the four words "Top Sports" has been significantly enhanced.

This also made other investors stamp their feet and beat their chests, missing out on this opportunity...what a loss!

(End of this chapter)