Chapter 78: What Are You Looking Forward To All By Yourself?
Abu held the receiver, listening to the words from the other end, his facial expression incredibly colorful.
A gray humorous joke actually appeared on him, Abu was almost laughed off in anger.
Isn’t this naked provocation?
But thinking of Li Fan, he was ultimately amused and repeated: “Your QQ Speed’s intention is to find our League of Legends Branch’s Unreal player to do an event with you, right? Do you want to hear what you’re saying?”
Zhao Ming on the other end of the phone had actually prepared himself when contacting.
After all, EDG really doesn’t have a QQ Speed branch here.
When colleagues knew he was going to get EDG’s contact info, they all looked at him with full faces of doubt, let alone the person in charge.
But hearing Abu’s tone, he wasn’t that resistant… maybe there really is a chance.
His reply tone became more urgent and sincere: “Manager Abu, this is indeed cross-boundary, but Unreal himself is a Quarterfinals player in SSC Spring Split, which has the foundation for official cooperation.”
He sped up his speech, afraid of being hung up: “More importantly, the Speed tech and personal charm he showed in live streams attracted a large number of players who originally didn’t pay attention to Speed, with data feedback extremely amazing.”
“The challenge Unreal shadow race event we proposed centers on using his super high popularity and benchmark tech to activate the existing player atmosphere and attract old players back.”
“This is a huge boost to Unreal player’s personal brand, and it can bring very positive exposure to EDG Club and a considerable cooperation fee… I believe this is a win-win good thing for all parties.”
Abu finally understood; QQ Speed could directly contact Li Fan, but out of respect, they still made this call to discuss cooperation with the club. Before he could think further, the other side immediately unleashed a combo.
Clearly, Zhao Ming as a brand cooperation person was very experienced in handling such matters.
He wasn’t afraid of anything except not being able to reach people; if he couldn’t reach them, how could they listen to him?
Not even a chance to change the cooperation party’s mind.
Luckily, this time was relatively fortunate.
“Moreover, we fully respect the player’s competitive state; the event doesn’t require him to invest a lot of extra time, just operate it officially and at key points on the basis of his existing live streams; this belongs to fragmented time.”
“We can even adjust the event cycle to match EDG’s match schedule, absolutely prioritizing assurance of his LoL training and matches first.”
Hearing this, Abu couldn’t hold it together a bit; Unreal has no League of Legends training time at all? Doesn’t he use it all on live streams?
This is a way of communication…
Deepening Abu’s first impression of Li Fan’s daily live streams.
Plus, the event foundation mentioned earlier is based on live streams.
Abu indeed wasn’t that resistant anymore.
Anyway, Li Fan doesn’t train; doing these on live streams seems not impossible.
Abu’s initial thought to directly refuse wavered a bit.
Moreover, Li Fan’s performance in these two matches in the arena was bizarre compared to other professional players.
For other professional players, they must maintain at least eight or nine hours of training daily to sustain that state.
That situation of not training normally but performing better, and Clearlove planning to reduce his own training intensity to avoid being affected by wrong rank data in matches.
Abu ultimately didn’t directly refuse.
“Manager Zhao, I roughly understand your meaning; this matter… is indeed very special, never happened before in League of Legends clubs, so I can’t promise you immediately.”
Abu paused and continued organizing his words: “First, I must ensure this absolutely won’t affect Unreal’s main job and competitive state as a League of Legends professional player.”
“Second, specific cooperation details, format, time arrangement, and the considerable fee you mentioned all need further evaluation and discussion.”
“How about this,” Abu made a decision, “send your more detailed cooperation plan, including specific event planning, time suggestions, rights details, and budget, as a formal email to our club’s official email.”
“I still need to communicate with our leadership, training team, and the player himself before giving you a clear reply.”
“I understand that.” Zhao Ming didn’t plan to reach cooperation in one contact with Abu this time.
As long as not rejected, there’s a chance.
“Thank you, Manager Abu, for being willing to consider; please rest assured, we will definitely show maximum sincerity, and I’ll send the plan today, looking forward to reaching cooperation with us.”
When the call hung up, Abu rubbed his brow; even now, it still felt somewhat fantastical—what the hell is this? Novels wouldn’t dare write it like this, right?
He stood up and took out his mobile phone from his pocket; although he was the manager, EDG still had a big boss.
This kind of cross-game cooperation already exceeded Abu’s authority.
Still need to hear what the boss really thinks…
Ai De Zhu was playing golf on the golf course when he received Abu’s call, studying how many golf balls this hole could fit.
Hearing Abu report strangely about QQ Speed official wanting to cooperate with Li Fan, he almost threw the club in his hand.
“QQ Speed? Finding our mid laner to do an event?” Ai De Zhu’s voice carried disbelief and wry amusement, “Abu, are you sure you didn’t hear wrong? Not League of Legends official, but QQ Speed?”
Abu on this end of the phone also had a helpless face but still told Ai De Zhu all of Zhao Ming’s spiel.
Including Li Fan being SSC Quarterfinals player, amazing live stream data, boost to personal and club brand, and that considerable cooperation fee, all repeated once.
He does real estate; the club is actually just a personal hobby.
This money is also small change for real estate.
So QQ Speed official’s money isn’t valued.
But if players perform well and help him win honors, he doesn’t care about these minor details; the money earned from this event is equivalent to their bonus.
His tone became slightly more serious: “Money or not isn’t what I value most, though it sounds pretty good. But the key is, it can’t affect the matches.”
“Li Fan this guy now has this eerie state; not training but still maintaining very well, Clearlove also says his approach makes some sense. But what if? What if he gets distracted by these and flops in the match, then EDG’s current good reputation might collapse instantly.”
Abu quickly followed: “Yes, boss, that’s my concern too, so I didn’t promise immediately, asked them to send detailed plan for evaluation, then ask for your opinion, boss.”
“Then how about this…” Ai De Zhu flipped through the upcoming match schedule; the opponent was also WE, the biggest competitor in Group B currently.
“You keep in contact with them, receive the plan, but whether to cooperate or not, wait until after playing WE on the 8th!”
“WE is a tough nut; key battle for Group B first place. If Li Fan can withstand the pressure, continue to carry, help the team take down WE, then it proves his crooked unorthodox way is at least effective currently; then him live streaming whatever, even taking this cross-boundary cooperation, I have no issue—winning means anything goes!”
Originally keeping Li Fan was because he found him interesting; surprisingly able to play any game and make a name out of it.
Then targeted by Huya side…
Plus the heaven-defying performance in the two matches.
Basically thoroughly secured his position in the club.
Though temporarily not matching Clearlove, he already had very high status.
“But!” Ai De Zhu turned sharp, tone heavier, “If we lose, especially if he underperforms, then nothing to say. Reject any Speed cooperation immediately; public opinion pressure will definitely be huge then, can’t give them more handles.”
“Everything still speaks with match results!”
“Kuaisu Xing’s personnel changes are still quite understandable; observe first.”
As boss, he didn’t consider that much; throwing money needs visible results; if even results aren’t visible, isn’t that just wasting money?
Honestly, currently the whole club is operating at a loss, mainly holding breath; everyone wants to win LPL’s first World Championship.
This year’s World Championship is hosted domestically; winning that champion would bring unimaginable traffic and heat.
Also… the country is actually vigorously promoting the esports industry, with policy support since S3 professional league.
This emerging industry can actually solve a large number of employment positions.
Even someone came specifically to film an esports documentary.
Just unfortunately didn’t win World Championship that year.
“Understood, boss!” Abu figured out Ai De Zhu’s exact attitude and had a plan in mind.
Boss doesn’t dislike these events, but premise is not affecting results.
Li Fan daily live streaming other games, not training, already caused huge rhythm.
If doing QQ Speed event too and lose this key match, the rhythm would explode… really get sprayed into retirement.
So this kind… must win the key match victory.
Winning the match can also shut up the fans.
He immediately replied an email to Zhao Ming, not closing the door but clearly stating the club needs comprehensive evaluation.
Primary task is ensuring competitive state in Hero League matches, and politely suggesting if cooperation discussion can be postponed until after a recent key match.
Zhao Ming replied quickly too, fully understanding competitive priority principle, willing to wait for EDG’s further message, and will send detailed plan soon.
Handling all this, Abu walked out of the office to the training room.
First thing, looked toward the corner: Li Fan’s computer! Pupils couldn’t help dilating!
Instantly heartbeat accelerated, face full of disbelief.
Could it be Li Fan realized after winning the match he’s preparing to train hard, adjust his state better?
He also looks at online comments.
Fans’ discussion focus is actually Li Fan performing so exaggerated in matches but not training properly.
If in daily he stops playing these messy games and trains properly, very possible to become next Faker.
Mid lane is a position very easy to produce results.
But must train properly.
Could it be Li Fan… finally discovered the charm of professional matches?
That would be a good thing.
To avoid seeing wrong, Abu hurriedly rubbed his eyes, then walked into the corner to look.
Discovered the monitor is indeed League of Legends…
But not completely.
Li Fan wasn’t training at all, but watching the match video of EDG vs NB.
This is also good; as long as willing to review, it’s a good start.
Not even willing to learn is what gives headache.
After these three months of slacking, Li Fan finally realized he’s a talented player, no longer wasting his top-tier talent.
“Hahaha, at the time I just felt he was very pretentious; level 1 already had his health enter execute line from my auto attack, yet still flashing in his face, so of course I have to do him.”
“The forehand backhand education match? Can see he really wanted to learn my playstyle, but his details are really not up to par; wanting to suppress my position… but after eating my Q skill, he couldn’t do it.”
“To suppress Syndra’s position, must prepare to dodge three Q skills with positioning; he didn’t dodge a single one. Even if he started with Long Sword, I’m not afraid, because his trading can’t trade over mine; besides, neither brought Ignite, LeBlanc definitely can’t compare to Syndra’s instant burst.”
Bullet comments in the live stream room brushed up at the same time.
【We’re letting you explain the laning process of this match, but you directly started pretending?】
【So Versailles!】
【But I think this forehand backhand teaching isn’t the funniest; the funniest is actually when the coach rushed up later.】
Li Fan closed the match video at this time.
Opened someone else’s edited video of the later part.
Official definitely wouldn’t put the subsequent handshake conflict footage in the match video, so third perspective is needed.
With so many audience on site, third perspective won’t be lacking.
The video Li Fan clicked is also the clearest and most complete.
Can clearly see Kuaisu Xing rushing up from backstage and kicking Wu Zhuang Tai hard!
Video bullet comments are a row of satisfying!
Actually Li Fan didn’t expect Kuaisu Xing to be so agitated.
After all, others were quite restrained, just verbally cursing Wu Zhuang Tai.
But this thick-browed big-eyed guy, never expected to strike so viciously.
No wonder Pirate Saint sees him like sheep seeing wolf, suppressed completely, doesn’t dare say a word, adds practice when told, true top senior-junior suppression.
【This coach is good, he really steps up when there’s trouble!】
【Such a fierce kick!】
【Speaking of which, when Unreal was substitute before, it was him who swapped Unreal in, right?】
Li Fan actually felt a malice from this, not that he’s very sensitive; this might be human’s sixth sense instinct.
But from after the match with NB ended, could clearly feel Kuaisu Xing’s attitude change toward him.
So Li Fan doesn’t care what this guy was planning before; as long as it doesn’t affect him.
“Alright, done with this, let’s do a fun QQ Speed race? Indeed haven’t run for a long time, need to warm up hand feel; SSC Spring Split offline Quarterfinals is coming soon, one-round exit would be embarrassing.”
“Why not go? I’m definitely going!”
Abu stood stunned in place, his hot beating heart slowly cooling down.
Damn, what the hell was I expecting?
How did I suddenly get possessed?
