Chapter 385: It turns out to be you!

Everyone had arrived; the staff brought the roster up to confirm, after which the referee announced the match could start, and then the game began at 957 on the lower floor of the left side.

The picture on the big screen switched accordingly, and the lively BP tune played live.

"Okay, both sides' BP have begun; in this match's first game, WE occupies the blue side and has the right to ban first and pick first."

"That's right; worth mentioning is that although our national server has already updated to version 7.3, this week's match is still using version 7.1."

"WE went first and banned a Mang Seng."

"Oh?! WE is smart, and they've also seriously studied VG. As everyone knows, picking Mang Seng against VG never ends well, but this hero is the opposing team's ace; what to do? The Red Rice coach's choice is to not bother racking his brains and just ban it!"

"Speaking of which, last year the Red Rice coach was still VG's head coach; today facing his old team, and moreover a renewed old team, I don't know what his mood will be."

"I feel he should be quite regretful."

"Yeah, it seems he left rather early, announcing his departure right after the playoffs ended."

"Yes, his contract expired."

"If he knew VG would buy Jiao Shen and spend that much money to rebuild the roster, I think the Red Rice coach would definitely not have left."

"But I think it was probably planned in advance."

"Even if they'd discussed it, it wouldn't help; the Red Rice coach is the type who doesn't act until he sees the rabbit— you know? After all, who'd have thought VG could actually buy a champion jungler? That's really somewhat sci‑fi."

"His guts are regretful green; coaching such a team is every coach's dream come true."

"But WE's lineup is also very good; they strengthened the bottom lane this year, and in my view this version of WE is also a lineup with no weaknesses."

"Eh, if I remember correctly, Joker coach previously coached WE, right?"

"Um, I should say I debuted with WE; back then I joined WE together with the Bi team—I played jungle, the Bi team played mid—but I got older and couldn't keep up, so I transitioned; actually I didn't stay long at WE, and my ability wasn't sufficient, so recommending a few people to WE is my biggest contribution."

Guan Zeyuan turned his head to look, remembering; he had a weird appearance:

"So you see, our Joker teacher is someone who's been through it, speaking from experience."

"Hahaha."

Nowadays few viewers know that these old-timers on the commentator's desk were actually once either professional players or had dreamed of going pro and put real effort into it.

Moreover, speaking of the LPL's first toxic support, Joker is actually the origin……

"Let's just keep looking at the BP; VG's first ban went to Green Steel Shadow, and Leg Brother's Green Steel Shadow needs no explanation—being able to pull WE back from the brink in crucial moments, it must be banned. WE then immediately banned a grasshopper."

"VG then banned an Enchantress."

"Oh, then VG this game isn't planning to set a BP trap; the red side's three-ban T0 rhythm is fairly standard, but indeed you also need to respect Xi Ye's joy hibiscus orchid."

"Well, then we'll have to see whether WE wants to ban Jesse or not."

"In my impression, it seems no one on WE can play Jesse."

"Xi Ye can play it, but…… I feel it's quite average."

"No flavor?"

"No flavor."

"Then we should probably…… huh? Not banning Jesse, but banning Syndra instead?"

"The Marquis has never picked Syndra before."

"Um…… the Red Rice coach is being a bit steady."

"WE has not yet had a practice match against VG."

"Although the Marquis has never previously played Syndra, given the Red Rice coach's suspicious nature, unless he is absolutely certain the enemy's champion pool lacks a certain hero, his BP tends to operate on the principle of 'better safe than sorry'; this overly cautious BP style often makes him miss opportunities, but it also genuinely guarantees a floor."

"Alright, VG ultimately banned the Lion Dog as expected, both sides used up their first-round three ban slots, and WE promptly snatched a Mantis as expected."

"Then VG will go for Jesse."

"Just as the words fell, VG instantly locked in Jesse, then quickly locked in Varus."

"This…… to be honest, I feel WE's BP approach is a bit of a loss."

"Indeed, for a Mantis, they got snatched two strong heroes in a row by the opposing side; although VG is at a disadvantage in the ban phase, they actually gained a big advantage in the picking phase."

"I feel the pressure from Jiao Shen is just too great."

"The Red Rice side should be feeling very envious right now."

"This really can't be helped; they have a championship ring, so you ought to show some respect."

"Moreover, they've won four in a row."

"Good! WE secured the big tree and Ryze, while VG didn't take Jesse to waver but directly locked in the clockwork, so the first round of BP for both sides ends here."

"Before locking in the clockwork, Long Ge cautiously asked Liang Yan one sentence: today, are you really going to give Fu Lan Duo Nal?"

"Liang Yan then said: 'Luxuanjun, call me dad and I'll forgive you.'"

"Fu Lan Duo simply said: 'Dad.'"

"Everyone laughed."

"Long Ge also breathed a sigh of relief."

"In the end, of course, they didn't give Fu Lan Duo Nal."

"WE not taking an AD carry surprises me; isn't the Red Rice coach afraid the opposing side will target them in the second round?"

"Mystic's champion pool is deep, so they're not afraid of being countered."

"His Jhin left a very deep impression on me; it feels somewhat different from others, with a unique flavor in lane and team fights, a suave feeling."

"He's good‑looking, right?"

"Saying that is indeed true; handsome guys playing games always have a suave vibe."

"Then please listen to the question: among the ten players present, which one is not handsome?"

"I refuse to answer."

"Heh heh heh heh!"

"Entering the second round of BP, VG banned two ADs—Jhin and Caitlyn—while WE consecutively banned two junglers—Spider and Rek'Sai."

Immediately after, VG locked in a Janna.

WE double-picked, directly taking Ashe and a female gun.

VG finally revealed the Prince.

"Wow!"

"Wow!"

"Er, G2's signature lineup!"

"But this seems like CyanideFI's talent, secretly brought to VG by Jiao Shen!"

"No, I feel he originally knew how to do it!"

With a splash, the venue erupted.

In the livestream room, the barrage exploded.

【Turns out it's Li!】

【Case closed, VG is G2's LPL branch!】

【Missing a Lan Bo, why not take Lan Bo?】

Distant Europe.

G2 Ji Di, in the training room, everyone exchanged a smile.

Tang Anna sat in her own head coach position, glanced at the red side's locked-in Demacian Prince Jarvan IV, and a scene of parting at the airport unexpectedly popped into her mind.

She subconsciously touched her cheek.

It seemed to still retain someone's body heat.

After returning from China following the Spring Festival, Ka Lao Si announced within the team that he was stepping down, yielding the head coach position to Tang Anna, while Lao Zhang formally took up the assistant coach position.