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After both teams rested for fifteen minutes, the game finally came to the much-anticipated deciding game.

At the beginning of the game, HG.G's BP gave Mala Xiang Guo the jungle Lee Sin. This confident BP made the audience at the scene fall into a climax of carnival.

Flash Wolves responded quickly as well. Their coaching staff directly gave Karsa and Maple the strongest and most confident mid-jungle combination - Olaf + Syndra.

After seeing the opponent's two choices, Pei Yuhan, who was standing behind Mala Xiangguo, smiled quietly, and then said to the HG.G players in the headset: "We take Clockwork and Riven!"

When Clockwork and Riven quickly locked onto each other, the entire audience, including the commentators, were delighted. It was both a surprise reaction to this series of choices and an anticipation for the exciting match that was about to take place.

This kind of laughter contains appreciation for the uncertainty of e-sports games and admiration for the players' courage to try different tactics. In the e-sports arena, every BP is a test of strategy and psychology, and every unique choice may become a turning point in the game.

"Wow! Pei Yuhan's BP is so good, she actually picked Riven right on the third floor!?"

"I think it's because Saint Spear has a strong hero pool. He picked out Riven early and he's not afraid of being targeted by the opponent."

"It's not bad. Riven is already strong in this version. I think HG.G's first three lineups are too competitive. This is obviously the rhythm of playing mid and jungle, but what about the bottom lane? Let Smlz and Ming take the pressure?"

The audience's questions and discussions caught the attention of Principal Wang.

He turned to look at Zhao Zixuan beside him and asked, "Isn't it too much to choose Riven on the third floor? In the final round, HG.G should pull out some secret weapons and hidden tactics, right?"

Zhao Zixuan's eyes were always on the HG.G battle zone on the stage, where Pei Yuhan looked particularly charming under the spotlight tonight.

He responded calmly: "It depends on what Yu Han thinks. Even if a lion fights a rabbit, it has to fight with all its strength. If I were her, I would definitely not hide anything. After all, this is an elimination match, and if you lose, you have to go home."

Zhao Zixuan's words revealed a deep understanding of Pei Yuhan's tactical thinking, and also reflected the cruel nature of e-sports competitions.

In the elimination system, every game is a matter of life and death, and there is no room for holding back. His words showed both his trust in Pei Yuhan's professionalism and his deep insight into the nature of e-sports competitions.

"indeed."

Jay Chou also echoed, "At this time, being conservative will only give the opponent an opportunity to take advantage. Pei Yuhan obviously understands this. She let Saint Spear choose Riven as an attitude, to tell Flash Wolves that they are ready and have no reservations."

Principal Wang pondered, "What about the bottom lane? Will the pressure on Smlz and Ming be too great?"

Zhao Zixuan explained: "There is always pressure, but this is also their daily life as top players. Smlz and Ming are players who have experienced countless major competitions. They know how to find opportunities in adversity.

"Moreover, HG.G's top, mid and jungle synergy is very strong. As long as they establish an advantage in the early stage, the pressure on the bottom lane will naturally be reduced. The combination of Riven and Lee Sin has a strong suppressive power in the early stage, which can quickly snowball and accumulate economic and experience advantages for the team. In this way, even if the bottom lane is at a disadvantage in the early stage, it can rely on the overall strength of the team to find a chance to turn the tables in the mid-term team battle."

Hearing this, Jay Chou added: "Smlz and Ming are both players with strong psychological qualities. They know how to adjust their mentality and will not lose confidence because of a temporary disadvantage. In major competitions, mentality often determines the performance of players at critical moments. I believe that as long as the team performs well as a whole, Smlz and Ming have the ability to perform at their expected level in the late stages of the game."

Principal Wang nodded slightly, feeling relieved. "Hearing what you said, I think this is a sure win."

Zhao Zixuan glanced at him meaningfully, "Old Wang, how much did you buy? I don't believe you only bought 500,000."

Principal Wang knew that he couldn't hide it from Zhao Zixuan, so he smiled and said, "Ten times the amount, in US dollars. Luckily, I didn't buy the score of 3 to 0, but HG.G won alone. If I had bought the score, I would have lost the first game, damn!"

Five million dollars! ?

You are really willing to invest!
He is worthy of being the son of the richest man.

Jay Chou silently gave Principal Wang a thumbs up.

As the game progressed, HG.G's top, mid and jungle combination really showed strong linkage ability. Riven was like a sharp sword in the hands of Saint Gun, constantly shuttling between the top lane and the jungle to create pressure. And Spicy Hotpot's Lee Sin, with his keen sense of smell and precise operation, dealt heavy blows to Flash Wolves at key points many times.

Although Flash Wolves had good strength in the bottom lane, they began to seem a little powerless in the face of HG.G's strong attack. As the game entered the mid-term, HG.G gradually gained control of the map resources. Smlz and Ming also relied on the overall advantage of the team to gradually regain the rhythm in team battles and began to counterattack Flash Wolves' defense.

When the game reached the late stage, HG.G successfully pushed the Flash Wolves to the high ground with a series of exquisite team battles and map control. In the last wave of team battles, Smlz's precise output and Ming's perfect control, combined with the strong advancement of the top, mid and jungle, finally helped HG.G destroy the Flash Wolves' crystal in one fell swoop and win the decisive victory.

When the HG.G team members hugged each other tightly to celebrate this hard-earned victory, Principal Wang, Zhao Zixuan, Jay Chou and others were also applauding for them in the audience.

"Great! Damn, I almost thought my five million dollars was wasted!"

Principal Wang was so happy that his face was dancing with joy.

Seeing him so happy, Jay Chou asked curiously, "Principal, how much money did you make this time? With a heavy bet of five million US dollars, the profit should be substantial, right?"

Zhao Zixuan explained: "It's not much to earn. HG.G is the favorite to win the championship. The water level against Flash Wolves is at most around 1.4-1.8, or even lower."

Jay Chou was a little surprised. "It's so low, but it makes sense. HG.G's strength is far beyond Flash Wolves. The chance of losing the game is very small. It's a miracle that Flash Wolves can win two small games today."

After a pause, he continued, "But having said that, Karsa is a really good jungler. I have to find a way to get him to Team J to help me."

Zhao Zixuan smiled and said, "As long as you are willing to spend money, Karsa will definitely go to Team J. Then you listen to me and recruit Angel as well. The mid-jungle combination of the two of them will have no problem dominating the LMS. This game is essentially a game where the mid-jungle leads the team. A strong mid-jungle combination is the key to a team's success."

Director Zhou nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll call the team manager now!" Principal Wang came over and said, "Zixuan, call the team members to celebrate together? Yuhan is definitely the main contributor to today's victory. If I were you, I would definitely reward her generously."

Zhao Zixuan shook his head slightly. "Rewards are fine, but celebrations are not. I don't like to open champagne at halftime. Let's talk about it after we win the championship."

His attitude shows his professionalism as a veteran e-sports person and president.

In e-sports events, especially in the knockout stage, every game is crucial. Celebrating too early may cause the team's attention to be distracted, affecting the mentality and performance of subsequent games.

What he emphasized, "Let's talk about it after we win the championship," is actually a strategy to maintain team focus and discipline, ensuring that the players can continue to maintain a high level of competitive state until the final victory.

This cautious and pragmatic attitude is crucial to the long-term development of the team and the stability of its results.

In e-sports competitions, especially during big tournaments, mentality management is as important as technical training. Especially in a high-intensity competitive environment, staying calm and focused is the key to winning the game.

Zhao Zixuan's approach also reflects his consideration of the team's long-term goals, which is to ensure that the team can perform at its best at critical moments rather than being dazzled by short-term victories.

Of course.

The most important thing is that he has other important things to do during his visit to the United States.

The next day, accompanied by Huang Yingying, Zhao Zixuan first went to TikTok headquarters in Los Angeles and met with Mao Yourong.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but after seeing Mao Yourong again, he could clearly feel that the character of this domineering female president had become much gentler, at least she seemed more approachable when treating him.

Afterwards, accompanied by Mao Yourong, they met with Lacob, the owner of the Golden State Warriors, and discussed the decision of Zhao Zixuan to invest in the Golden State Warriors.

However, things did not go smoothly. Lacob's asking price was outrageous. He did not want money, but was obsessed with whether he could get shares in TikTok.

This also reflects Lacob's high recognition of the value of the TikTok platform and his possible desire to share the growth dividend of the social media giant by holding shares.

At this time, Zhao Zixuan and Mao Yourong walked into a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles. They sat by the window and enjoyed the night view of Los Angeles outside the window.

Mao Yourong, who looked sexy and beautiful in a formal suit, occasionally cast a charming and ambiguous look at him. Zhao Zixuan couldn't help but feel a little confused, but at the moment, he was more concerned about the upcoming negotiations.

Lacob arrived late, appearing like a shrewd businessman with sharp eyes that seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

Next to him was a man dressed in business casual style, with blue eyes that gave the impression of depth and intelligence.

"Mr. Zhao, Ms. Mao, welcome. Let me introduce you, this is our team manager, Bob Myers."

Lacob spoke first, his voice thick with a New York accent.

Zhao Zixuan and Mao Yourong politely nodded to Bob Myers. Zhao Zixuan extended his hand and said, "Nice to meet you, Bob. I've heard about your outstanding work with the Warriors, especially your construction and management of the team. Especially with Kevin Durant joining this summer, this is definitely the right decision for the Warriors!"

Bob Myers smiled and shook Zhao Zixuan's hand. There was a hint of pride in his eyes. He was obviously very satisfied with Kevin Durant's joining.

"Mr. Zhao, thank you very much for your recognition. Kevin's joining has indeed brought great changes to the team. His talent and professionalism are unparalleled. We believe that with him, the Warriors will continue to achieve brilliant results in the coming seasons."

Mao Yourong also joined the conversation. She said gracefully: "Yes, we are all looking forward to seeing the Warriors' performance in the new season. And we are here today to discuss how to combine short video social media with sports to further expand the Warriors' brand influence and bring new user groups to TikTok."

Lacob smiled and said nothing, as if waiting for Mao Yourong to continue.

Zhao Zixuan rarely came to the United States, so he didn't have the patience to waste time with them. He simply got straight to the point and said, "Mr. Lacob, this is not the first time we've met. Let's not beat around the bush. Just name your price. How much do you want to sell your Warriors shares?"

When Lacob heard this, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he obviously agreed with Zhao Zixuan's straightforwardness.

He smiled slightly and said slowly: "Mr. Zhao, I appreciate your straightforwardness. But I want to correct one thing. I don't want cash. My goal is TikTok's shares. I hope to become a shareholder of one of you."

Zhao Zixuan and Mao Yourong looked at each other. It was obvious that this proposal exceeded their expectations.

Zhao Zixuan pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Lacob, TikTok is very important to us. It is one of the core assets of Heguang Technology. A direct share exchange may not be an easy proposal to accept."

Lacob nodded and continued, "I understand that, but please listen to me. The cooperation between the Warriors and TikTok is more than just a simple transaction. I believe that the combination of sports and short video social media will produce huge synergies. The Warriors can use TikTok's platform to expand our global influence, and you can use us to further penetrate the sports market and attract young users who love sports. This is a win-win situation."

Mao Yourong elegantly took over the conversation: "Mr. Lacob, we are open to cooperation, but as Mr. Zhao said, direct share exchange needs to be carefully considered. We are willing to explore other cooperation models, such as brand co-branding, content co-creation, and marketing promotion, which can bring substantial benefits to both parties."

Upon hearing this, Lacob seemed to be thinking about Mao Yourong's proposal.

He smiled again and said, "I agree. We can start cooperation in these aspects. But regarding the issue of shares, I hope we can keep communicating. Maybe in the future, when there is a suitable opportunity, we can discuss this issue again."

Zhao Zixuan and Mao Yourong both nodded, expressing their willingness to continue exploring the possibility of cooperation.

They all knew that this would be a long negotiation, but as long as both sides saw the potential for cooperation, there was a chance of reaching a consensus. (End of this chapter)