You are number one in the world, do you have to be obsessed with the whole job?

Chapter 327 Xiaokai, carry your bag, I will take you to the championship [Finale]

"Ugh."

On the way back, Xu Cheng sighed quietly.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Rita next to her asked in confusion.

Okay, why are you sighing?
"I just suddenly feel...that I am no longer young."

"Why do you feel like this? You are at your peak now."

Rita said sincerely.

Xu Cheng's eyes were dazed.

Yes, his career is at its peak now.

Why do I feel like I am suddenly old?

"What's wrong? How old are you?" Rita looked at Xu Cheng doubtfully.

"Well...it just feels like...Ming Kai is about to get married."

Xu Cheng thought for a while, and his tone was full of complicated sighs: "I still remember... the first time I felt that Ming Kai was not easy... it was also the first time I had a heart-to-heart relationship with him... that was when EDG was defeated 7-[-] in the S[-] group stage. , when Mingkai secretly cried in the room."

"At that time, I hadn't decided on the starting lineup... Thinking about it now, one and a half years have passed so slowly." Xu Cheng raised his head, looked into Rita's bright eyes, and said softly: "Do you think... is it slow?" "

Rita heard the sound with a smile on her lips. She didn't speak, but looked out the window: "You are too tired."

"Really?" Xu Cheng asked doubtfully, "Am I tired?"

"Of course you are tired." Rita paused, tentatively stretched out her hand, and kneaded Xu Cheng's temples: "Since S7, you haven't had a good rest. You have been competing with high intensity... Actually, sometimes when I see you working so hard, I I feel sorry for you too...I really want to make it easier for you."

Xu Cheng tilted his head and suddenly said: "What do you think...what if I retire now?"

Ok?
Rita paused for less than a second and continued to massage naturally.

"Just tell me this, don't tell anyone else... If others know that you have this idea... spread it outside... then the global audience... especially the domestic audience and fans, won't they be in chaos?" Rita The strength of the hand increased.

Murder's reputation is now at its peak, and the outside world has regarded him as a figure on the same level as Faker. This is one of the most iconic figures in the history of the league.

As for the LPL competition, it took Murder a year and a half to raise the LPL competition to an unprecedented height.

It is no exaggeration to say that if Xu Cheng posted what he just said on Weibo now, or if someone spread it, Weibo would be paralyzed instantly.

Countless people inside and outside the country, and even countless people internationally, will be in an uproar over this, which will lead to a series of uncontrollable changes...

Just imagine, Murder, who is at his peak, is retiring!
When this news is released... the entire network is paralyzed is no exaggeration.

This unique and ridiculous influence was achieved by Xu Cheng's explosive performance and carry with all his strength!

Xu Cheng smiled: "That's what I'm telling you..."

Hearing the sound, Rita suddenly fell silent.

Xu Cheng also fell silent, closing his eyes and enjoying Rita's massage.

"Do you really have this idea?" Rita asked softly after a while.

Xu Cheng didn't answer, just nodded slightly.

"Alas..." Rita sighed and couldn't help laughing: "This is not what you mean."

"You don't want to retire now, do you?"

Xu Cheng opened his eyes and looked at Rita without saying anything.

Rita knew Xu Cheng too well. Seeing his reaction just now, she knew that he might really want to retire, but definitely not now.

"You can retreat now, it's okay." Xu Cheng finally spoke, and said in a daze: "As you said, I am indeed... a little tired. And my family also wants me to go to school, so I have no time to wait. If it takes too long, it will be too late.”

"Now that you are retired, can you imagine how much impact it will have on the outside world?"

Rita said: "If you don't say anything else, I am your fan. I will probably smash the EDG door, replace it and then smash it, smash it again and replace it. If you don't smash it hundreds of times, it will not stop..."

Xu Cheng said: "It doesn't matter, sooner or later such a day will come..."

"I know you, you don't actually look like you're retired, right?" Rita couldn't help laughing.

"Your dream is to win the Triple Crown. Now you have defended two consecutive S-League titles. Many people compare you with Faker... Actually, you have such a strong personality, you really want to surpass him, right?"

"Defend three championships, win three consecutive championships, and win three consecutive S-game FMVPs. This honor is your ultimate goal... You haven't told me, but I know..."

Xu Cheng fell silent again after hearing this.

Apparently it's the default.

Others don't know, but Rita should be the one who knows his thoughts.

"Actually, I'm fine. It won't take long. I can afford to wait."

Rita changed her angle to massage Xu Cheng and said, "As long as you are happy, I will do whatever I want."

This is the first time the two have discussed this topic publicly.

In the past, Xu Cheng always avoided talking, and even the relationship between the two was a bit slow.

But this time Xu Cheng felt that there was no need to avoid these questions.

"I don't want you to wait for me anymore. Keep playing. I train and play games 360 days a year, [-] days a year... This is very unfair to you."

Hearing this, Rita showed an unprecedented bright smile on her face: "I can't escape your hands in this life... It's enough to hear your words."

Xu Cheng suddenly raised his head mischievously: "Really?"

"Ok?"

"Then shall I continue to fight?"

Rita: "..."

"Were you acting just now when you stepped on the horse?!"

"No... no, I swear, what I said before is true. I do have thoughts." Xu Cheng quickly raised his hand.

Rita stared at him for a while, then hummed softly: "Forget it, I don't care about you, just do whatever you want."

These words were regarded as acquiescence to Xu Cheng's intention. "Hehe..." Xu Chengtian came over shamelessly, wanting to say something else.

Rita interrupted him, "Actually...actually I don't care about this. I just hope you will be well. As long as you are well, you will be fine if you play for a few years."

Xu Cheng was startled and didn't speak.

……

The days after that were much more leisurely.

After the end of S8, major competition areas around the world have officially entered the offseason.

As the protagonist, Xu Cheng has kept a low profile this offseason.

He first stayed with Rita for a few days, and the two officially established a relationship. Then he took advantage of this rare vacation to return to his hometown to spend some time with his parents and family.

During this period, many business and live broadcast cooperation were postponed until the holiday was over and Xu Cheng returned to the Magic City.

And this time when he came back, he didn't return to the club, but came to the Magic City University of Finance and Economics.

——This is the university that Ai Dezhu had a relationship with at the beginning, and it is also the university that Xu Cheng obtained through his own hard work.

Although it is not as good as Fudan Jiaotong University and other famous universities in the country, it is already very good for an e-sports player.

After arriving at the campus to go through the procedures for the new semester, and meeting with the counselor accompanied by a school leader, it was decided that Xu Cheng would officially start attending classes in the new year.

The school is very satisfied with Xu Cheng's young and positive image as a nationally recognized gold medal athlete and defending world champion. Coupled with his relationship with Ed Zhu, Xu Cheng's future is bound to be smooth.

As the protagonist, Xu Cheng's behavior naturally attracted the attention of many people inside and outside the industry.

For a time, outside fans rioted, the popularity soared, and there was a lot of discussion in the circle, and all kinds of gossips were everywhere.

In response to this, the EDG official club did not give much reply and defaulted to the fermentation of heat.

It wasn't until the last day of the new year's transfer period that EDG announced the news that shocked everyone inside and outside the circle:
Considering player Murder's personal reasons, starting today, Murder will temporarily leave the competition to further his studies.

As for when to return, the time is to be determined.

Yes.

Xu Cheng did not retire or leave the game. A short rest seemed not too much.

After all, players such as Factory Director and Puppy have all had the experience of taking a season off. Sometimes high-intensity competition for several consecutive years really requires a good adjustment of mental and physical conditions.

But Xu Cheng is not one of the above. His current status and popularity are too high. This official announcement directly led to the paralysis of hot searches on Weibo that day. Major anchors inside and outside the circle, including the live broadcast circle, were discussing and sighing.

"Now that Lord Buddha is gone, I don't know when he will come back..."

"Who said it wasn't."

"It's just a rest for a season. It is estimated that the summer competition will come back, but I don't know if Buddha's condition can be adjusted well by then. After all, if you don't play for a season, don't let your condition decline..."

"Lord Buddha, wuwuwu, Lord Buddha, don't leave. Lord Buddha, you have no heart."

"Why are you panicking? I'm not retiring. Let me put it here. As long as Murder's ID still exists for one day, he will be the No. 1 player in the history of the league!"

In the new season, Ah Guang, a former teammate who has retired and was once Xu Cheng's "rival", made this rare and arrogant statement at the start of the broadcast.

He was right, this was not retirement, so as time passed and a new season of exciting disputes began, everyone's attention and eyes gradually shifted away from this matter.

Just this move took nearly a year.

In the new season, strong players emerge in large numbers and new strong players emerge.

After losing Murder and Scout, EDG's dominance declined. The newly renamed FPX and IG, one of last year's LPL duo, began to dominate the league.

RNG also followed suit.

A new era seems to have begun, and new legends are rising.

In the many exciting and contentious games and decisive battles, everyone seems to have forgotten that there was once such an amazing super genius who defended the double crown.

It seems that I haven't forgotten it.

The gradually declining personal popularity is accompanied by whispers in private, and there always seems to be one person in my mind.

……

December 2019, 10.

On the eve of the S9 Global Finals.

Everyone in EDG, who had successfully obtained the third seed, was wearing brand new team uniforms, carrying suitcases, and waiting outside the airport.

They have been waiting for a long time and the plane is about to take off.

"...will he come?"

I'm a little nervous about staying in EDG's field in the new season.

"I've made the call. What's confirmed will definitely come."

Although Abu next to him said this, he felt a little unsure.

The time for the boarding pass is coming soon. If you don't come, they will probably delay the flight.

"...Mingkai, why...Mingkai?"

Before he finished speaking, he became more and more calm. Ming Kai, who had transformed into a middle-aged man, was already taking long strides and walking in a certain direction.

Everyone looked over. As the sun set in the west, they saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure who seemed to have grown taller. He was pulling a simple suitcase and carrying a black backpack, walking towards this side with a smile on his face.

Just like back then, he walked from the door of his house to the car with the black EDG flag without hesitation.

"...I thought you were going to break your appointment."

Mingkai reached out and took Xu Cheng's package, with a smile that couldn't hide his happiness.

Xu Cheng's smile was also bright: "Broken promise? Without me, how will you compete in the World Championships?"

"Xiao Kai, grab your bag, big brother will take you to fight together - S9!"

PS: The whole book is over.

(End of this chapter)