Xie Xu’s ambiguous words made Jiang Shi even more nervous, but fortunately, Yuan Yang spoke up to ease the situation, “Don’t tease him if you have nothing to do.”
Jiang Shi was almost burying his head into his collar, his ears redder than the pink rabbit ears on his hat. Yuan Yang thought that if Xie Xu asked one more question, this kid might just turn and run away.
Xie Xu didn’t comment, lazily stepping aside to indicate that Yuan Yang could take people away.
As they were about to enter the auxiliary building, Jiang Shi couldn’t help but glance back.
The road was now empty, and Xie Xu was no longer in sight. Only then did he feel completely at ease.
Shouldn’t he have been recognized?
“Cold?” Yuan Yang noticed that Jiang Shi kept his hands in his pockets and kindly said, “It was quite windy outside just now. You can warm up in the conference room for a bit. I’ll turn on the air conditioning.”
Jiang Shi looked down and realized that he had been holding his hands together in front of his stomach to flatten the bulge in his pockets, making him look foolish.
He pulled his hands out and said, “It’s not very cold. Thank you, Yuan-ge.”
Perhaps still not fully recovered from the earlier awkward situation, Jiang Shi kept his head lowered, revealing only his clean, fair profile. His once arrogant light gray hair now looked soft, making him appear very small and well-behaved.
Yuan Yang had seen the documents and knew Jiang Shi had just turned 19 this year, a few months younger than Jiang Lele.
“Xie Xu didn’t mean anything else earlier, so don’t worry.”
He didn’t understand why Xie Xu had frightened the newcomer.
“Mm, I understand,” Jiang Shi nodded and didn’t forget to give Yuan Yang a grateful smile, showing his sweet dimples that could melt anyone’s heart.
Seeing how well-behaved Jiang Shi was, Yuan Yang, who had always been concerned about the rebellious young players, couldn’t help but show a fatherly smile.
This kid’s personality was quite the opposite of his aggressive style, if he joined their team, he would not only be impressive but also easy to manage.
Yuan Yang was completely charmed by Jiang Shi and led a few people to a conference room in the auxiliary building, “Warm up your hands and feet. I’ll go get things ready. We’ll start the trial training in about fifteen minutes.”
He also made a special note to Jiang Shi, saying there were snacks and fruits on the table, and to help himself.
Yuan Yang’s special treatment of Jiang Shi did not go unnoticed by the remaining four, and it was obvious they were envious.
Yuan Yang was the coach and manager of the TLG main team, and his high status was self-evident.
Although TLG had said on the surface that this trial was to supplement the second team, Yuan Yang personally coming to greet them indicated that those being recruited were likely to be first team members, or at least first team substitutes.
Everyone had their own thoughts, but they didn’t show them. However, someone started talking about Xu, whom they had just encountered.
“So that’s the so-called no.1 esports star player?”
“Isn’t it possible that fans have too big a filter for Xu?” Someone with a pink tie, sitting on the table and crossing his legs, spoke with a hint of sarcasm. “I think his looks are just average.”
Jiang Shi was about to reach for a piece of candy when he heard this and turned his head. “Are you blind?”
This was not just an insult to Xu but also a challenge to his own judgment.
He stood up and seriously sized up the person in the pink tie, his gaze landing on the person’s dangling feet. “I only know that if Xu leaned against this table, his feet would definitely touch the ground.”
A few people around couldn’t help but laugh.
The person in the pink tie was taken aback, and after realizing it, he jumped off the table with a flushed face. “You’re talking nonsense!”
“What’s so impressive about being handsome? Isn’t it just using that face to win over female fans? And he’s just a support player, what use is he?”
“That kind of piercing support play is outdated. If he played support for me, I would definitely teach him how to play the game properly.”
The talk was extremely arrogant, but no one else refuted it. With the game versions changing, even if Xie Xu was strong, he would still need a good ADC to win.
Jiang Shi, however, seemed to have heard a joke. “So you’re saying you’re quite strong? Then why did you need an accompanying for the promotion matches? You’re just hiding behind The Cat.”
The Cat was a soft support character in [God Making], whose ultimate ability allows her to possess teammates, and is very popular among girls1Yuumi??? Is that you???.
This left the person in the pink tie dumbfounded, and he blurted out, “How do you know!”
Jiang Shi grabbed a peppermint candy from the table, threw it into his mouth, and bit down with a cold tone, “Didn’t you know that you found an accompanying player to play with you?”
Pink Tie: “You are… [Don’t Look For Abuse]?”
At this remark, the other three looked at Jiang Shi in shock.
This accompanying player was famously fierce, and many teams had tried to recruit him without success. It was surprising that TLG managed to invite him.
Seeing their reactions, Jiang Shi nodded and took the opportunity to promote his services, “Feel free to place an order. Fate brought us together, I offer a friendly price of 199 per game, guaranteed win.”
“You clearly charged 88 last time!”
Jiang Shi tilted his head and looked at the person in the pink tie, “I didn’t realize the order was from you, or I would’ve added anoter zero for you~”
Anyone who attacks his husband is an enemy!
Pink Tie was furious and was about to say something when Yuan Yang arrived.
“Are you having a good chat?” Yuan Yang stood at the door. “The computers are ready. You’ll be paired with our second team and training recruits for a 5V5 match.”
“Of course, your positions will always be the ADC.”
After Yuan Yang explained the rules clearly, he led the group to the prepared training room.
Following the principle of being a gracious host, Yuan Yang introduced them to the layout of the TLG auxiliary building as they walked.
“The first floor is the kitchen and living room, the second floor is the training rooms, and the third floor is the rest area for the team members.”
Halfway through, someone suddenly squeezed in next to Jiang Shi.
The person in the pink tie lowered his voice and said, “How did you end up at TLG?”
Jiang Shi glanced at him, “Mind your own business.”
This Pink Tie guy was infuriated, his face turning a mix of green and white, but he still kept his temper in check. “I know you don’t like playing professionally. How about this—I’ll transfer you 3000, and you let me win a game later.”
He was arrogant, but also aware of Jiang Shi’s strength. While he might still have a chance against others, against Jiang Shi…
Jiang Shi’s playstyle was elusive and unpredictable. If he became an opponent, it would only end badly for him.
However, he certainly wasn’t going to give away money for nothing.
If he joined TLG, he would find a way to deal with this arrogant brat and get revenge for the embarrassment Jiang Shi had caused him today.
Jiang Shi raised an eyebrow and said slowly, “I thought you didn’t like me. Now you’re offering me money?”
Pink Tie felt a jolt of panic, thinking his inner thoughts had been exposed. But the next second, he heard Jiang Shi continue, “Add me on WeChat.”
He relaxed a bit and quickly transferred the money. Jiang Shi refused to accept it and instead sent him a question mark.
Pink Tie thought he hadn’t been clear enough and typed out his request again.
[Soon to Be Medicine: If we face each other in the game later, I’ll signal you to let me win, okay?]
[Soon to Be Medicine: Remember to accept the money.]
As soon as he sent the message, he saw Jiang Shi stop and call ahead, “Yang-ge!”
Pink Tie: “?”
“He tried to bribe me with money,” Jiang Shi handed his phone to Yuan Yang, his expression deliberately showing a hint of confusion, “I didn’t dare to accept it.”
When Yuan Yang saw the chat history, his face immediately darkened. “TLG does not tolerate any form of cheating.”
Yuan Yang directly removed him from the trial training list.
Pink Tie was still in a daze, staring incredulously at Jiang Shi who had successfully disappeared from view.
Was he set up?
Jiang Shi put on his pink bunny-eared hat to cover his expression and tilted his head to look at him, a mocking and arrogant smirk on his lips. “Idiot.”
‘Xu will never play support for you2as in, Jiang Shi will not let this guy win and make Xu become his support.’
The results of the trial would only be out after a week.
Jiang Lele had planned to visit the auxiliary building that day but was directly pulled back to the training room by Xie Xu, missing the trial of Jiang Shi and the others.
“Is that bunny-eared guy really [Don’t Look For Abuse]?” Jiang Lele still couldn’t believe it.
Yu Hui, the jungler, who was sitting next to him, said coolly, “The season is almost over. If you don’t break into the top ten in the national server as a mid-laner, let’s see how Yang-ge trains you.”
Jiang Lele shrank his neck, “I’m almost there…”
Even though he said that, he still obediently used his main account for ranked games.
When the rank was high, the matchmaking time was very long.
Jiang Lele looked around and asked, “Why haven’t the captain and An arrived yet?”
“The captain and Yang-ge are in the conference room discussing the trial results,” Zhao Jiu explained. “An said he wasn’t feeling well and would come later.”
Jiang Lele mumbled, “It’s already past 3 PM. Does ‘later’ mean midnight to him?”
Even though Yuan Yang hadn’t explicitly told them, they had gradually felt something was off. An’s state had been bad before the finals, often taking calls and taking leave. During the finals, he was stubborn, wanting to take all the limelight himself.
After the match, apart from a half-hearted apology, he had said nothing else.
He didn’t review the game with them, didn’t train with them, and only streamed to appease his fans. Clearly, he was no longer invested in TLG.
At first, Jiang Lele wanted to confront An, but Xie Xu told him, “There’s no need, and it’s not worth it.”
Jiang Lele glanced sadly at the empty spot for the ADC, lowering his eyes without speaking.
The sound of a door opening came from behind – Xie Xu entered.
Jiang Lele looked up, “Captain, are the results out?”
Xie Xu pulled out a chair and sat down, “Yes, it’s Jiang Shi. Yang-ge will inform him tomorrow.”
The decision had been made a few days ago, and today was just the formal confirmation from higher-ups.
Jiang Shi stood out in the trial with his outstanding awareness and top-notch operations. Yuan Yang was still grinning about it.
Jiang Lele immediately wailed, “Waaah, if I get ambushed later, each of you will be responsible!”
Xie Xu leaned back in his chair, stretched his wrist, and said, “It’s not that exaggerated. He seems quite easy to get along with.”
When the trial ended, Xie Xu was also in the auxiliary building, and Jiang Shi had politely said goodbye to him.
“Captain, were you fooled by his bunny ears or something?” Jiang Lele complained, “When I called him ‘Little White Hair’, his eyes could kill!”
He had felt a chill run down his spine at that moment.
Fortunately, when Xie Xu appeared, the Little White Hair guy’s gaze had shifted away.
“No, Captain, is he a fan of yours or something?” Jiang Lele recalled the scene, “He was so awkward talking to you.”
Yu Hui looked at Jiang Lele’s computer and couldn’t help but confirm, “You almost got kicked out of the team.”
“Ah! I forgot to match!” Jiang Lele snapped back to reality and said confidently, “Anyway, I can’t get along with him!”
He would never forget the pain of being killed 0-10 by Jiang Shi.
Then, when he turned his head, he saw the teammate ID in the game—
[Don’t Look For Abuse]
And even more terrifyingly, he was assigned to the support role!
Jiang Lele slumped in his chair, pinching the bridge of his nose and rolling his eyes, “Having me play support for him is worse than death…”
“You won’t die.” Xie Xu moved his chair slightly, “You play with him, and I’ll observe his gameplay.”
There were too few match videos of Jiang Shi playing with this account, so this was a good opportunity.
With Xie Xu’s words, Jiang Lele locked in the Snowman without hesitation.
With Xie Xu, who was the pinnacle of playing Snowman, there was nothing to worry about.
As Jiang Lele was busy taking down Jiang Shi’s third minion, Jiang Shi’s Senna stood still under the defensive tower.
[Team Chat] Don’t Look For Abuse: Jiang Lele, turn on your headset.
Jiang Lele’s face was filled with fear, but since it was over the internet and Jiang Shi couldn’t actually harm him, he bravely turned on his headset.
Jiang Shi heard a static noise and chuckled, “So it’s really you.”
He had recently been catching up on match videos of TLG players, including this ID.
Jiang Lele tried to keep a straight face, not showing his nervousness, “What’s up?”
Jiang Shi’s voice sounded familiar, but he was too anxious to think deeply about it.
“Nothing, just wanted to confirm if I’ve got the right person.” Jiang Shi watched as the Snowman in front of him missed a last-hit, then his voice turned gentler, “Just making sure I’m not scolding the wrong person.”
Jiang Lele immediately felt uneasy and tried to mute his mic, but Jiang Shi coolly said, “You, as a support, are not controlling vision. Are you just strolling in the enemy jungle?”
“Seeing three enemies ambushing you and you’re just standing there, are you trying to intimidate them with your presence?”
“The most puzzling thing is that every time there’s a fight, you stand behind me. Don’t tell me you’re expecting me to protect you?”
As soon as Jiang Shi finished speaking, he saw Jiang Lele, who had been strolling around, being chased down by the enemy jungler and using Flash to crash into a wall.
There was silence in the mic for three seconds.
Jiang Shi seriously asked, “Have you considered retiring early or moving to the second team?”
Jiang Lele knew his gameplay was poor and chose to stay silent, pretending to be dead.
Since Xie Xu couldn’t hear their conversation through the headphones, he saw Jiang Lele looking pale and laughed, “You haven’t played Snowman enough. Let me handle it.”
Jiang Lele was more than happy to let him take over.
Xie Xu, being the pinnacle player of Snowman, went to the bottom lane and used a perfect ultimate to control the enemy’s AD and support, with Jiang Shi following up with damage and securing a double kill.
After the fight, the low-health Snowman gave a false vision towards his own tower but actually hid in the right-side bush.
[Team Chat]: Lele Happy Every Day: The enemy jungler and mid-laner will come over soon. I can control them for about three seconds.
Jiang Shi understood immediately. His skills were all ready, and those three seconds were enough for him to kill two enemies.
Though the Snowman would die, it was a worthwhile trade, two for one.
However, Jiang Shi stayed cautious, keeping a safe distance from the Snowman. To control for three seconds, he needed to use the Snowman’s combo before the enemies could react.
This was not something that Jiang Lele’s Flash-into-a-wall playstyle could accomplish.
But the next second, the Snowman broke his doubts.
The low-health Snowman performed a smooth combo, freezing both enemies in place, while using agile positioning and just-recovered Flash to escape.
[Double Kill!]
[[Don’t Look For Abuse] is on a rampage!]
Jiang Shi was astonished after getting the kills.
This was the second time Jiang Shi had encountered such a formidable Snowman in all his years of gaming. He suspected that the opponent not only calculated the freeze time precisely but also factored in the cooldown of Flash, ensuring that he wouldn’t die.
Since the enemy team was completely wiped out, and the top laner was too far to join in, the two remaining enemies, who were low on health, didn’t retreat but continued to farm and push the tower in the bottom lane.
Jiang Shi watched the Snowman, who was constantly standing in front to scout the vision, and licked his lips, a ridiculous suspicion forming in his mind.
The hero Senna suddenly stopped moving, and Xie Xu took down a minion with a basic attack.
“Captain, you’re done for!” Jiang Lele was shocked, “You actually dared to take his minion!”
That was the reason he had been scolded!
“Quick, turn off the text chat!”
Just as Jiang Lele was frantically trying to help Xie Xu close the chat, he saw that the once aggressive Senna on the map was now circling around the Snowman.
[Team Chat] Don’t Look For Abuse: You’re out of MP.
[Team Chat] Don’t Look For Abuse: Want me to help you steal the enemy’s blue buff? I’ll protect you.
After that, a shy face emoji appeared above Jiang Shi’s head.
Jiang Lele: ?
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