Since it was an exhibition match, the ten contestants all came from different teams, so their factions were decided by drawing lots. The winning side and this match
Long Yan is the captain of the top three teams in the city, the captain ID of the Divine Dragon Ao Tian team. His marksmanship is also extremely sharp, and he charges forward with great ferocity. He is the most popular contender for this season's championship.
Moreover, he is only twenty-one years old, the golden age for professional players.
The reason why Long Yan and Chu Ningxiang are said to be boyfriend and girlfriend is that they often eat together and belong to the same esports club, respectively being the male and female captains of two different teams, a sort of colleague relationship.
Actually, Chu Ningxiang is a semi-professional player, with her main occupation still being school. Long Yan, on the other hand, has not studied properly much besides playing games and competing. The two are completely people from different worlds. Read books here
Xiao Xun was looking up at the big screen watching the match, when someone behind him patted his shoulder.
Turning around, he saw Xiao San Mao.
"From your back, you looked like you, I didn't expect it to really be you!"
Xiao San Mao said ecstatically, then pointed at Chu Ningxiang, who was fighting hard in the player seats, "You're here to cheer for our vice-captain too, right?"
Xiao Xun's face flushed, "No, I was just passing by and decided to come in and watch."
Due to the noise at the venue, Xiao San Mao raised his voice and said, "Brother Guan said you found a job, where are you working now?"
"A small company, maintaining computers for people."
Finding speaking too much effort, Xiao San Mao leaned close to Xiao Xun's ear, "Then how much do you earn a month? Why not join a professional team and compete specifically? With your skills, you'd definitely be a main player."
Xiao Xun waved his hand, "Forget it, I'm already twenty-five or twenty-six. I can't stay up late, and I've long passed the golden age for professional players."
"Then become a game streamer. It's also quite lucrative. Just stream every day. With your skills, people will definitely watch. Then you can just say a few words like 'Thanks to my big brother.' Rockets will fly in, and you can earn money while playing games, which is much better than working."
Xiao Xun still waved his hand and refused Xiao San Mao's good intentions, "I feel my current job is quite good and fulfilling." Read books here
In fact, Xiao Xun had thought about making money online back then, but every platform required binding personal ID information, so he abandoned this idea. Even the phone number he was currently using was registered with his cousin's ID.
The exhibition match had a more casual playstyle. Chu Ningxiang's movement and marksmanship were both excellent. Holding a 'Da Zu' (likely a weapon or item name), she played like she was using a 'charge sniper,' sometimes not even using the scope, going for instant headshots.
Applause, cheers, and shouts of support came from the audience.
If nothing unexpected happened, she would be the MVP of this match.
Xiao San Mao watched with great excitement, "When will I be able to go up and show off a couple of rounds like that?"
Xiao Xun had the same thought. He really wanted to play, but his hand was not convenient, and he had sold his account. He instantly felt a bit dejected.
Suddenly, Xiao San Mao's phone rang. The loud ringtone was clearly audible in such a "noisy" environment, very much like the bass-heavy phones used by 'shamat' nobles in internet cafes back in the day.
Because of Xiao San Mao's phone, a large number of strange glances were attracted. Xiao San Mao, however, didn't care at all. He answered the phone and started chatting loudly.
Someone next to him couldn't stand it and patted him, "Buddy, keep it down. We're watching the match, I can't hear the commentary."
Xiao San Mao gave him a sideways glance and continued his phone call.
Because Xiao San Mao didn't look like a good person, and based on the principle of "better safe than sorry," no one bothered him.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao San Mao patted Xiao Xun's arm, "Brother Da Sheng, come with me! Someone wants to challenge me, let's give them a taste of their own medicine, and then I'll treat you to skewers and drinks."
Actually, Xiao Xun really wanted to go with Xiao San Mao, not for the food. He hadn't played this game for a long time, especially seeing the passionate match today, he really wanted to get his hands on it and have some fun. But he had promised Chu Ningxiang to come today, so he could only politely decline Xiao San Mao's offer.
"Next time! I have to leave after watching a bit more of the match, I have to go to work early tomorrow."
At this moment, Xiao San Mao's phone rang again. It was evident he was in a hurry. He didn't say much, leaving behind a sentence, "See you next time then, I'm leaving now." And then he ran off without looking back.
The match entered the second half. Both sides switched sides. Chu Ningxiang's 'Annihilation' was set up in the middle lane, and no one could pass through alive. The second half ended even faster than the first half.
After the exhibition match and the players received their prizes, the "main event" began: the players from the city's two strongest professional teams entered.
However, this had nothing to do with Xiao Xun. While receiving prizes, Chu Ningxiang spotted Xiao Xun in the crowd and waved at him, signaling him to come over.
Xiao Xun had to exert all his might to squeeze out of the crowd, his left arm nearly being crippled in the process.
After finally getting out, he took a detour and arrived behind the stage. Chu Ningxiang was already waiting for him there with her gear bag.
"I didn't expect it! You actually came."
As soon as she said this, many people gathered around, asking for autographs, photos, and to say a few words, in an endless stream.
Chu Ningxiang had undeniably become synonymous with "Female Sharpshooter" and was definitely a 'viral goddess' in this game.
After finally fending off these people, Chu Ningxiang led Xiao Xun to a secluded spot, "I'm sorry! These people are too enthusiastic."
Xiao Xun shook his head, "It's okay, I can see how much everyone likes you."
Chu Ningxiang looked at Xiao Xun with a smile, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I haven't eaten either. What do you want to eat? I'll treat you!" As she spoke, she patted her bag, "Just got my prize money."