A Broken Mirror Reunited In An E-Sports Ch 63

Rong Yi heard him finish this sentence, then lowered his head and smiled.

He lowered his head and said, “Hmm,” but couldn’t hold back the upward curve of his lips.

The restless audience below even applauded, and someone loudly asked, “Brother Yin, are you so clingy to your wife?” Unfortunately, there was no response.

Xiao Yin glanced down at the audience, with a faint smile between his cool eyebrows.

The two held hands firmly, their fingers intertwined. It was particularly warm, and the warmth spread from their palms to their bones, making them tingle.

It turned out that announcing their relationship to the world was such a joyful thing.

Rong Yi wore Xiao Yin’s coat and held his hand as they walked into the backstage resting room.

There were many staff members and other team members from different departments in the backstage, but Xiao Yin ignored them and continued to hold Rong Yi’s hand.

Everyone’s eyes were filled with astonishment and discussion, except for the VIT team members who remained calm.

Wu Dao Gu said, “Well, the show has started again.”

Hui Mao said, “From this, it can be seen that the boss had been prepared early on.”

Ci She said, “Xiao Yin, you dog! You really want the whole world to know!”

Rong Yi walked to his seat and lightly struggled.

Xiao Yin didn’t let go. He looked at him with cold, determined eyes. Rong Yi’s face blushed slightly, and he whispered, “I brought them to see the team member profiles.”

“Are we preparing for the second team so soon?”

Ci She reached out first and tried to take the list from Rong Yi’s hand to look at it. The other team members also gathered to look at the profiles.

“It makes sense. If we’re going to enter the World Championship, we should at least have a second team,” Ci She flipped through the list again, “Why are all the mid-laners selected? Is the captain only looking for substitutes for himself?”

Rong Yi smiled and said, “Well, I wanted to ask for your opinions as well. After all, if it’s the second team, the training period for the next two years will be as substitutes. If you’re not happy with it, we won’t recruit.”

“I have no problem,” Ci She said. Although he was usually very lively, he had a maturity and sharpness in matters related to the game that exceeded his age. “Whoever is suitable should play, whoever is stronger should play. I don’t care if I have a substitute or not.”

Hui Mao raised his hand and said, “Me too. If one day I don’t perform well, it’s okay to transfer me to the second team.”

Wu Dao Gu nodded and said, “I agree too. Although I don’t really want a substitute, I’m at that age where I need to plan ahead.”

The team members spoke openly and honestly. In just a few minutes, a consensus was reached.

Now it was time to select the players.

While others looked at the profiles and discussed them, Rong Yi had already studied them himself and listed her thoughts and suggestions.

He found a seat, opened her phone, and prepared to discuss further.

As soon as the phone screen flickered, Rong Yi hadn’t even reacted yet before he was overwhelmed by a flood of notifications and screams.

This time, his loyal supporters were active on social media platforms. The official hashtag #Mid-Autumn Festival Special Star Show# had entered the real-time trending topics, where all the live broadcasts and on-site discussions could be seen.

During the halftime break, a bunch of fans who had retrieved their phones were just released into the wild.

[“Ah, help! We saw Captain Rong in person, help!”]

[“Sisters, the ticket for this game is 880, it’s really worth it, my god—I never dreamed I would see Easy in person!”]

[“He doesn’t usually appear, but he’s really nice in private! A few years ago, when I went to watch the World Championship, I also ran into Easy! Easy even took care of us and asked if we were familiar with the place. That was when he was only eighteen or nineteen!”]

There were also a bunch of fans who hadn’t seen him in person or seen any photos, and they were anxiously worried.

[“No photos? Did no one take any?”]

[“We couldn’t take any, sisters!”]

[“We can only describe it to you!”]

[“After the first half ended, we thought Brother Yin would go backstage through the player passage because our VIT fans knew there wouldn’t be any autograph sessions, so we didn’t have any hope.”]

[“Brother Yin greeted everyone on stage and then focused! He directly came down from the stage to meet someone!”]

[“We saw a handsome guy with a beautiful hat and mask sitting in the front row. Brother Yin kept looking in his direction during the first half, so we guessed it might be Rong Yi.”]

[“And damn it, it really was! Brother Yin came down from the stage and naturally held hands with him! He pulled the captain up and went backstage.”]

[“The captain was dressed lightly today, wearing a stylish white shirt, jeans, a baseball cap, and a black mask. He looked particularly youthful and ethereal. When he stood there, you would feel his ethereal aura… Oh, I digressed! The key point is that Brother Yin took off his suit jacket in front of everyone and gave it to the captain! Damn, it was so cool!”]

[“Killed the dogs, killed the dogs! I’m an 1888 VIP VIP guest, and I was sitting behind Rong Yi. I witnessed the killing of dogs the whole time.”]

[“You ask me how I feel now? I didn’t even pay attention to the show in the first half! I was constantly looking at the beauty in front! And then suddenly they told me it was Easy! I don’t expect to watch the show in the second half either!”]

The discussion among online and offline fans escalated, ultimately turning into envy, jealousy, and hatred from the audience in the live chat towards the offline audience.

Easy actually appeared directly at an offline event. And many people saw him.

The second half quickly began, but many people’s minds were no longer on the show. Netizens were passionately discussing Rong Yi’s appearance in the first half.

[“What does he look like, exactly?”]

[“Hello, I’m in this city too, and I’ve started considering waiting outside the main entrance after leaving. Is the captain wearing a white shirt, jeans, a baseball cap, and a black mask? Damn it, it’s so hard to find him.”]

[“But it’s easy to find someone in a white shirt! What if I see him at first glance?”]

People discussed various fanciful plans.

[“Let’s go and ask Brother Yin.”

[“Let’s call Brother Yin ‘brother’ or ‘father’ and ask him to let us have a glimpse of his wife.”

…

In the second half, Xiao Yin sat directly next to Rong Yi.

The surrounding audience held their breath and focused their gaze, their eyes fixed on them as if they were watching a mini-drama.

In the viewers’ line of sight, Xiao Yin sat close to Rong Yi, and they occasionally whispered and discussed things, displaying an intimate yet restrained posture.

It wasn’t until the signing ceremony that Xiao Yin stood up, walked to the stage through the corridor, and lowered his head to discuss with the team members.

This year’s national league indeed has quite a few talented players. It’s impossible to assemble the entire second team at once, but Rong Yi has already set his sights on a mid-laner.

His ID is “Shu Pian,” who just turned eighteen this year. He possesses a calm temperament with a hint of charisma.

Shu Pian recently won the Best Mid-laner award in the national tournament and was also among the top three players selected in the provincial qualifiers this year. Although his team didn’t win the championship, it didn’t diminish his outstanding performance. He left a deep impression.

The talent selection process will take place through on-site signings.

The offer prices will be made public, and new talents can choose randomly.

Of course, the offers for new talents will be slightly lower compared to established players.

The detailed contracts will be negotiated privately, but the show’s contracts will ensure the surface-level salary, which will be the amount stated by the signing team.

Following Xiao Yin’s instructions, Wu Dao Gu represented the team and raised the price card.

“2.1 million for a top three talent in the talent show, for one season.”

This is the average price within the global league scope, very reasonable, without intentionally lowering or raising it.

That’s VIT’s offer, the first time being steady and sincere. If the other side is interested and the chemistry is good, they will come; otherwise, there won’t be much loss for all parties involved.

Other team managers whispered among themselves.

In the RS team, the manager clenched his teeth and said, “Bid!”

Li, the mid-laner, paled slightly.

“So, does everyone really need to have substitutes now?”

“The team has been restructured, what are you still thinking about?” Lang Bai casually remarked. “It’s about rotating the lineup, not substitutes. The people he has his eye on won’t be inferior.”

But that person is a mid-laner.

Li nervously grasped his clothes.

He is also a mid-laner.

If the team signs another mid-laner, the impact on him might be immeasurable…

Li is a very typical class cadre-style player. He can fulfill the coach’s and training group’s instructions without missing a single detail. He relies on his position as vice-captain and the only mid-laner in RS to maintain his stability and confidence.

With this confidence in hand, whether the captain switches or not isn’t that important to him.

So when Rong Yi left, he didn’t say a word on his behalf.

When Rong Yi appeared on the stage with the mid-laner, he believed it was only a matter of time, something that was bound to happen. Perhaps one day he could defeat him as well.

But now RS wants to sign a new mid-laner, and for the first time, he feels an indescribable sense of fear.

Xiao Yun, the substitute that Rong Yi found for him back then.

What was he thinking?

Can professional players truly maintain a completely neutral mindset and find substitute players for themselves?

A belated understanding and empathy suddenly reshaped his impression of Rong Yi.

It used to be respect, now it’s fear, mixed with confusion and incomprehension.

VIT, in their first year back in the domestic arena, is already forming a second team so quickly?

Why aren’t they afraid?

RS raises the bid.

The current captain, Xiao Yun, raised the card and said, “RS is offering 3 million.”

RS definitely doesn’t lack money.

The atmosphere on the field began to stir.

“Damn it, RS is going against VIT again.”

“They raised the bid so high, from 2.1 million to 3 million. VIT secured the top spot this season, but RS is not far behind. Which side will Shu Pian choose?”

The host asked, “VIT still has two more bidding opportunities. Will they continue to raise the bid?”

Wu Dao Gu looked at Xiao Yin.

The camera focused on Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin, as before, glanced at Rong Yi in the audience.

Rong Yi shook his head at him.

“We’ll stick to this price. Let the player choose for himself,” Xiao Yin said casually, finding a place to sit down.

The host asked Shu Pian, “This situation makes it difficult to choose. Do you have any thoughts as the player?”

Shu Pian looked up, their gaze shifting between the two teams.

The RS manager spoke into the microphone, “The strength of our team is evident. You can demand a higher price. We still have two more chances to raise the bid, as long as you’re willing to come.”

Ability’s face turned even paler.

At this moment, RS’s fans also witnessed this scene, and led by Ability’s fans, they once again split and tore each other apart internally.

“Does VIT have anything to say?”

The host smiled and prompted Rong Yi, “Captain, do you have anything to say?”

It was common for the host to cue the sponsor’s seat. This host, Xiao Die, had been partnering with Lin Yi for a long time and was familiar with Rong Yi as well. The conversation naturally shifted to him, but he didn’t react immediately.

The director team shouted, “Mosaic the camera! Mosaic it!”

The camera team that almost gave away the shot broke out in a cold sweat.

“That was close, really close.”

Xiao Die quickly realized that she cued the wrong person and was in a panic. When she stumbled over her words, Rong Yi smiled at her, stood up, and signaled the director team for the microphone.

He was going to salvage the situation.

Lin Yi whispered next to him: “Impressive!”

So impressive, buddy.

Just as he stood up, a wave of cheers erupted from the audience.

Rong Yi took the microphone, skillfully turned around, casually leaned against the stage, waved at the audience, and then looked towards the stage.

“This part can be edited later, so if you’re here in person, I’ll waste a bit more of your time.”

“Hello, everyone, I’m Easy, the current captain of VIT.”

His clear voice echoed on the stage.

Rong Yi turned around and looked at Shu Pian in front of the stage.

“We have been closely following the domestic league and are well aware of your performance in every game. We believe you are an exceptional mid-laner with extremely flexible support strategies and lane-switching thinking, which is exactly what we need in a player.”

“You’re cool, and even if you don’t choose to join our team, we will always be rivals and friends in the league.”

Rong Yi said, “However, we also have reasons for you to consider our team.”

Rong Yi’s gaze fell on Xiao Yin, “We have two world champions, two exceptionally talented young players, and a veteran who has dominated the international stage.”

“We welcome everyone to join us. Our goal at VIT remains unchanged, year after year.”

“That is to stand on the highest podium of the world championship.”