Chapter 704: This Section Passed

Not planning to respond?

Lu Wenjun asked softly.

He unexpectedly discovered that the person sitting beside him was not Fu Lan Duo; Liang Yan widened his eyes in surprise, looked at his boss who wore a faint smile and was gazing at him.

Liang Yan looked ahead twice, then withdrew his gaze, looking at the person before him: "I didn't see you when we got in the car; when did you arrive?"

Lu Wenjun chuckled: "You're all great contributors; logically and emotionally I definitely had to come pick you up. I came up behind you, the scene was a bit chaotic; you might have thought those fans didn't notice me. Also, don't change the subject."

……

Looks like we can't get away with brushing it off.

In the quiet atmosphere, Liang Yan's soft sigh sounded; he glanced around at the few perked-up ears, thought for a moment, and, meeting Lu Wenjun's gaze, spoke:

It's not that I don't want to respond, but my contract with VG hasn't expired yet, and I'm somewhat a public figure; many things are beyond my control—how should I respond?

If I say I'll go back? This place will explode immediately, then it'll affect your sponsorships, and online there'll be a storm of blood and rain… Do you want to see that?

If I say I won't go back, it seems fine, but is it really okay?

Lu Wenjun nodded: "Too many people in the LPL don't want you to renew with VG; if you say you won't go back, VG will definitely face another wave of targeting. Although we're not afraid, we fear someone might use underhanded tricks that you can't do anything about—it's disgusting. Moreover, there will definitely be a bigger impact on Europe. I understand you."

Liang Yan spread his hands: "So I can't respond."

Lu Wenjun looked at him, wearing a meaningful smile: "But you know that's not what I'm asking. You're still changing the subject."

……

Liang Yan fell silent again, just looking at Lu Wenjun without saying a word.

But the meaning is clear: Are you sure you want to discuss this here?

Haha.

Lu Jun suddenly laughed twice, raised his hand and patted Liang Yan's shoulder: "Don't take it so seriously, I'm just joking."

The few perked-up heads around them obviously became much more relaxed.

Liang Yan rolled his eyes: "You're joking?"

Clearly you're probing.

But Liang Yan also didn't expect that his offhand microblog post, made without thinking, would actually provoke such a huge reaction from so many people.

Especially unexpected was that the usually steady and mature Lu Wenjun would lose his composure and rush over straight away.

Using the excuse of picking up the heroes is fine and reasonable, but why, after getting in the car, not encourage the team a few words instead of sitting right beside me and asking this?

Liang Yan knew full well that Lu Jun had surely noticed this public opinion storm, fearing that the young man, lacking guile, would blurt out the truth.

So, Lu Jun's appearance here actually serves two purposes.

One is to remind Liang Yan that this matter cannot be spoken of now, no matter what; otherwise, speaking will cause an explosion—any kind of explosion—and Liang Yan's answer will detonate regardless of what it is.

Another, of course, is to sound out what Liang Yan thinks. After all, the Summer Season has progressed into its second half, Liang Yan's contract with VG is only for one year, whether it's renewal or termination, the day of decision is not far off. As one of VG's owners, Lu Jun certainly needs to inquire about such a contract that would greatly affect the club's development—not only inquire, but also personally make all preparations. When he initially scouted Liang Yan, to show sincerity, Lu Jun even personally led the team to Europe and then chased after to the United States, showing Liang Yan's standing in his heart.

Liang Yan certainly knows all this, but he never expected Lu Jun to be this nervous.

Given the situation, Liang Yan has no choice but to play dead.

……

Returning to the base, everyone had just put down their luggage when they had to attend a media interview.

The filming room usually used by VG's photography team was cleared out; it's spacious, with long tables and several gaming chairs, more than enough to serve as a temporary venue.

Just not enough stools.

Twenty or thirty esports reporters stood before the long table, holding long and short guns, facing the VG players and training/management members seated behind the table, taking turns raising their hands to ask questions.

Reporter: "Manager Gao, what gains did this Intercontinental Tournament trip bring for you? Can you be more specific?"

Gao Jun: "VG is also a member of the LPL, so we're naturally happy to bring a championship honor to our division. Moreover, the Intercontinental Tournament is an international event; for our team, each participation in an international competition lets us accumulate more precious big-match experience, allowing our team to grow in every aspect. Also, as you asked for specifics—(he gestures outward)—you can look at the wall where we display trophies; there's an extra… award uh medal. The real medal is kept in the LPL office, but we also received a one-to-one replica model. As a team born to pursue glory, this is our biggest gain."

Clap clap clap clap!

Gao Jun's remarks were too high-level; everyone burst into applause.

Reporter: "I'd like to ask Coach Tabe, given your skill you could be a head coach elsewhere—why did you choose to come to VG as an assistant coach?"

Tabe: "Um…… I came to VG to learn."

Reporter: "Coach Loong, you've coached VG for almost two seasons; have you now adapted to the shift from player to coach?"

Zhu Xiaolong: "Pretty much, I'm really grateful to my players for their support in this regard; it truly let me grow in many aspects."

Reporter: "Zi Tai player, after joining VG, how does the new team differ from the two teams you previously played for?"

Ze Ze Tai: "Ah? Uh…… pretty good. Just... all aspects are pretty good."

Blah blah…… One by one reporters stood up to ask questions; coaches and players answered one after another. In such a setting there couldn't be anything very explosive, so whether asking or answering, things were fairly official. But there are exceptions.

Liang Yan kept his head down, pretending to doze off, but he couldn't escape.

Another reporter raised a hand.

"Hello, Fire player, may I ask you a question?"

Liang Yan pretended not to hear.

Fu Lan Duo jabbed his side with her elbow.

Liang Yan rolled his eyes, yet saw a flash of schadenfreude in the other's eyes……

Damn!

Liang Yan had no choice but to lift his head.

He stared at that reporter: "Hn."

It sounded more like a hum.

Moreover, his expression was blank.

Meaning you'd better weigh your words before speaking.

But the reporter, undaunted by his aura, asked: "Recently online, the debate about whether you'll leave VG to return to Europe is heating up; regarding this, how are you……"

It's over.

You, regarding this matter, are...

This is over.

Thank you.