LOL: I'm in the LPL, that's my fight!

Chapter 80: I think esports in this world shouldn't be like this!

"Wow!"

"Crush!"

"Crush!"

"Crush!"

Fu Shiyan took the microphone and had just said, "Hello everyone, I'm Crush, the mid laner from BJBS," when the audience erupted in a frenzy, as if they had been set ablaze.

Of course, this does not mean that his popularity is high enough to be on par with LPL star players.

The main reason is that many of the audience members who came to the scene today are longtime fans of the "See You Again" internet cafe. Those guys sitting in the front row with voices as loud as if they had built-in megaphones, when they shouted at the top of their lungs, the atmosphere in the venue was already so heated that sparks flew, and naturally, wave after wave of people followed to cheer them on.

Moreover, after watching these three matches, the player named Crush delivered a near-perfect performance. From dominating the lane to securing kills in team fights, and making smooth and seamless decisions and commands, every frame was filled with the word "top-notch"—such a performance would naturally win over any player who loves LOL esports.

A dozen seconds later, the applause and cheers gradually subsided.

The cameraman carried his equipment and pushed the lens in front of the bottom lane duo one by one.

"Okay, congratulations again to everyone." After the duo finished introducing themselves, the host smiled and said in a light tone, "Our first question in today's post-match interview is rather simple—"

She deliberately dragged out the word, glanced down at her cue card as if to look at it, then looked up, her eyes sweeping over the five people, "Share with you what it feels like to win the championship with a perfect record?"

The microphone was shoved to Li Rui's lips, and without a second thought, he exclaimed, "Awesome!"

Zhou Heyang followed closely behind, his voice eight octaves higher than usual: "I've never felt so wonderful before!"

Wu Chen took the microphone and looked at the older brother to his right: "My thighs are just too thick!"

When it was Zhu Dan's turn last, he scratched his head, hesitated for a couple of seconds, then grinned and said, "Uh... me too!"

[Damn, they've moved to Bengbu!]

[Hahaha, are these four guys here to be funny?]

[The single word "爽" (shuang, meaning "awesome") – genuine; "I've never felt so wonderful before" – an act; "The thighs are too thick" – the licking was natural; finally, "Me too" – true, this interview was a huge success.]

[The guy upstairs is quite knowledgeable; I suggest he become an interview summary writer.]

[No, it's a perfect championship win! Who cares about some city championship? I'm asking you, in leagues of the same level, who can go all out undefeated? Who? Nobody! BJBS is the boss this time!]

Amidst laughter and cheers, the microphone was finally passed to Fu Shiyan.

The organizer's intentions are very clear!

"Thank you for the applause. Winning the championship is definitely a happy thing. BJBS has been around since September. We didn't have a professional base or professional support. We made it to the end with the passion of five people and the best of newcomers. Thank you to my teammates for their perseverance during this time."

Boss Mo: ? ? ?

Mo Ziye, who was standing behind him, froze with a smile.

No professional training base? He internally groaned.

Are you referring to the competition training room on the fourth floor of the "See You Later" internet cafe, which I had specially renovated, or are you saying that the player dormitory upstairs, which is equipped with a luxury e-sports hotel, doesn't count as a training base?

Goodness, I always thought Comrade Fu was the most honest one in the team, but I never expected him to be such a master at lying through his teeth.

After Fu Shiyan finished speaking, he was about to hand the microphone back.

His thinking was very simple: a city championship winner would ask a couple of symbolic questions, give a 30-50 second acceptance speech, and that would be about the maximum.

However, he underestimated the world's fat penguin, which, after suffering a crushing defeat in the 2015 LPL finals and incurring heavy losses, still had the determination to salvage its year-end financial report.

The host didn't take the microphone; instead, he smiled and turned to a page of the teleprompter.

"The second question is about Crush." ​​Her tone remained unchanged, but many in the audience already sensed something unusual. "As everyone knows, you previously had professional experience in the secondary league, but you didn't get a chance to play and were even kicked from your team. From being kicked from your team to leading your team to a perfect record to win the championship and enter the LSPL to prove yourself—what does this experience mean to you?"

The audience fell silent for a second, then erupted in even more enthusiastic gasps than before.

The live stream room was in a state of boiling water.

【? ? ? 】

Why did this host have to bring up such a sensitive topic? Was he sent by the official channels or the anti-fan forum?

[This is actually an official question; I thought it was provided by some big shot from the anti-government forum?]

[Wow, this is amazing! I love watching it; I want to hear interviews like this that have interesting topics.]

[Tear it up, I'll tear it up! Fortune changes every thirty years, hahaha, my Yun Ge is back again!]

[I just want to see how Da Yun gets his revenge after he gets to LSPL. He thrashed his former team in the first game of LSPL, okay?]

[Wow, what the guy upstairs said sounds exciting! I suggest the 'fat penguin' (referring to a specific platform or service) just go for it and use up all the data.]

Countless eyes were fixed on the young man on the stage.

Some were expectant, some were terrified, but most were curious.

I'm curious to see what this young man, who rose to fame overnight in the Chinese server and embarked on a seemingly miraculous comeback, will say when faced with such a bombshell that directly hits a sore spot.

Mockery? Criticism? Or a harsh retort?

However, Fu Shiyan's response exceeded everyone's expectations.

Admittedly, the host's question did make him lose his composure for a few seconds.

The spotlight shone on his face, and the noisy waves in the stadium seemed to suddenly disappear, leaving him standing alone in a quiet void.

But soon, he composed himself, took a deep breath, and uttered the sentence he had most wanted to say since transmigrating to this world.

"Actually... I think esports in this world shouldn't be like this."

This is not how esports should be in the world.

What does that mean?

The moment the first sentence was uttered, countless people were stunned.

The whispers from the audience were paused, and even the live stream comments were a beat behind.

Fortunately, the young man didn't have the habit of speaking in riddles and continued, "Let me tell you from my own experience. What I want to say is that the current e-sports scene, while seemingly booming and thriving, is actually rife with chaos."

"The second-tier league lacks a proper playing system. Clubs only look at popularity, connections, and so-called 'potential' players who don't even know how to establish standards. People who truly understand the game, tactics, and want to play don't even have the right to stand on the field."

His tone was very flat, so flat that it didn't sound like an accusation, but more like stating a fact that should have been said long ago.

"I'm not the only one who's been sidelined and abandoned. It's not because they lack the ability to play professionally, but because this wildly growing industry is missing something... it lacks a pair of eyes that can truly discover talent."

Yes, this was Fu Shiyan's most immediate feeling after transmigrating to this world. However, to make his words more in line with the tone of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old, he slightly embellished his tone, replacing pure anger with a self-justifying narrative.

"So I thought, since others can't see my strengths, I'll show them myself."

"If no one gives me a chance, then I'll fight for it myself, grab it, and achieve something that no one can ignore."

There's a saying, "Gold will always shine"—that's absolutely true.

His voice suddenly softened, as if he were speaking to himself, or perhaps to all those who were working hard in silence.

"But more importantly, you have to put yourself in the sun first."

"It's not about waiting for the light to come to you, it's about walking towards the light."