Chapter 185

Beryl did not expect that as soon as the voice message was sent, there would be an immediate reply from the other side.

"I can't sleep," Deft's voice came through, clearly sounding dejected: "You can't sleep either, right?"

". Ah, yes, me too, but not because of that matter."

"I just received some news, from China, and I wanted to ask for your thoughts..."

Come to think of it, it happened just these past few days.

A not-so-small commotion erupted outside of DRX.

Just as EDG would initiate negotiations and contract renewal terms with their intended players before the transfer window opened.

Other teams were the same.

And although DRX didn't win the championship in the finals, as a fourth seed, being able to finally charge into the finals was clearly already a gratifying achievement.

All of DRX wanted to stay with the team for another year to recreate this year's Blue Dragon miracle.

But the team's top management just had to be unreasonable.

The offer DRX gave the five of them was practically an "insult," only slightly higher than last year's!

You have to know, what kind of roster did DRX have last year?

The top and mid laners were both nameless youngsters who hadn't made a name for themselves on fringe LPL teams and had run back to take minimum salaries.

The jungler, Pyosik, was indeed a "founding" veteran of DRX, having stayed in the starting jungler position since the year LZ changed its name to DRX in 2019, holding his ground until this year.

Needless to say, the support, Beryl, was said by the big streamer Doinb to have been kicked out by DK and unable to find a job at all, clearly also picked up on a minimum salary.

Deft's salary wasn't low, but it couldn't be called top-tier either; it could only be considered upper-middle.

And regarding this insulting contract renewal clause.

The mid and top laners, Zeka and Kingen, were willing to accept it—it's just that both had a common "extra requirement"!

The jungler must be kicked!

The unreasonable side of DRX's management was revealed.

On one side was the true founding veteran jungler, and on the other were the top and mid laners who had performed brilliantly and even exploded with potential in this World Championship.

They chose the latter with almost no hesitation.

Originally, the push should have been very smooth.

Beryl really wanted to accompany Deft for another year, and although Deft was somewhat dissatisfied with everyone's salaries, considering this year's regrets, it was also very likely he would accept a pay cut to stay.

The variable—it has to start with the loose-lipped Doinb!

Just because Doinb "leaked" on his own livestream that there was palace intrigue in DRX's top-mid-jungle, and that the top and mid laners strongly demanded management kick the jungler before they would stay...

Although the facts were close enough, he just added some embellishments and hype... but the problem was, this was a "private deal" between the top/mid laners and management!

No one else at DRX knew about this!

Deft, who always had a gentle temper, was so angry upon reading this news that he immediately posted on his main Twitter account, denouncing Doinb for using any means necessary to fabricate lies for traffic, claiming their team relationship was very good!

As it turned out later, he was actually the one being kept in the dark.

Suddenly, Deft's statement looked somewhat heartbreaking.

Clearly, there was a mole inside DRX, otherwise the big streamer wouldn't have known this news, so consequently, the salary issue was also exposed.

Pyosik felt chilled... although he didn't perform well in a few games at the S-series, he also had moments of brilliant performance!

Having served the team for so many years, what he got in return was being "quietly" kicked out without even being notified in advance!

Once this kind of thing was exposed, it meant a complete falling out.

Very clearly, it was absolutely impossible for the whole team to stay.

This was why Deft was feeling so dejected at this moment, even more uncomfortable than losing the finals, and why he was tossing and turning in bed in the middle of the night unable to sleep.

Last year's "The Last Dance" was not marketing.

Military service doesn't have a precise time; it's a bit like a "lottery system," except there is a latest deadline—which is before the age of 28.

Therefore, Deft's "probation period" was like a Sword of Damocles, destined to fall at any time within the next two years, before his 28th birthday.

He had originally thought about fighting one more time in this team of regrets that was only one step away.

Beryl and Deft had also agreed right after the finals ended that as long as conditions allowed, they must play together for another year.

Not for anything else, just for last year's regrets!

But how easy is that to talk about...

That night.

Hanyi, a famous professional manager in the Weibo professional circle and a well-known "traffic clown," posted multiple Weibo posts overnight.

{Have you all eaten the melons from the LCK side? Latest news, the runner-up team can't keep a single person; they wanted to save money and ended up being the biggest losers~}

{The champion team confirmed they failed to keep their players; it's highly probable they can only keep the jungle and support. The dynasty was sniped by everyone together. I can't say too much about this; it's mainly because the parent company exploded. If you're interested, Baidu it yourself. }

{It's not that no one wants Graves, but the contract is awkward. Strong teams don't lack top laners, and weak teams can't offer top salaries. He might find a mid-tier team to retire in. }

{Akali's contract is terrifying. I can't say the specific number, but it has already broken records, and it hasn't even reached the time when the bidding truly begins. This is also the most important reason why the champion team can't keep their players. Without the mid laner, keeping the others is useless. Keeping the jungle and support is already a sentimental contract. }

{Oh right, I heard Akali even offered to take a pay cut, but EDG's economic situation was too poor, and it was fruitless in the end. }

Hanyi relied on internal connections to gorge on traffic, speaking only half the truth to act as a riddle-maker, then erasing key details to spark discussion.

If he was right, he was invincible; if he was wrong, he would delete the Weibo post and pretend nothing happened.

And just such a Weibo post immediately caused an uproar.

【Hanyi, this dog, is starting to talk nonsense again. If the EDG management were even remotely human, could they not keep the mid laner? If they keep the mid laner, I'll watch him carry four people next year!】

【Don't say that... Zhu Yihang can't even protect himself, it's really hard to say.】

【Roar roar! Retribution has come! You didn't want our junior back then! Now you've been abandoned by others too! Haha!】

【Laughing to death, does someone really think it's easy to find a job in the new year? Not familiar with the substitute mid laner~~】

【It can't be true, right!? Hey, they just won the championship! The documentary hasn't even been released yet! My home has collapsed?】

【He really, I'm crying to death, he even took a pay cut.】

【Hey, a ten-year EDG fan is satisfied. For this second championship, Master Ye has done right by everyone. Thinking back to the quarterfinals, my heart aches just seeing him playing with dolls on stage alone.】

【EDG's human touch is still fine. If you really can't form a good team, don't harm others, unlike some who trap people with a cup of water...】

Unexpectedly, apart from a small number of extremist groups, there were quite a few voices expressing understanding.

Ye Bo was still completely unaware of this.

When he left the trial grounds, it was already ten o'clock in the morning.

Although it was the off-season, Ye Bo still maintained ten hours of full-throttle trial grounds every day—this had already become a habit for him.

But at this moment.

Ye Bo suddenly noticed that the living room outside the door seemed a bit noisy?

The scene when he pushed open the door gave him a shock.

He saw that his own living room, which wasn't exactly spacious, appeared very "crowded" at this time.

Beside the short and long sofas, there were quite a few strangers in suits and leather shoes, either standing or sitting.

"Hey, he's awake! It really is as you said, waking up exactly at ten o'clock." One middle-aged man wearing glasses still wanted to continue exchanging pleasantries with Ye Bo's parents.

As a result, another person didn't waste any words and ran over with a big stride: "Hello, Player Ye Bo!"

"Let me introduce myself, I am the manager of Weibo Esports. You might be more familiar with my screen name, Shitou Ganlu; we've met in the livestream room..."

"Oh, hello!"

Seeing the first self-introduction, Ye Bo knew who these people were.

He had only heard of these screen names; in reality, this was truly the first time he had seen them in person.

Because EDG had officially reported to the authorities and announced they were giving up their priority locking rights, Ye Bo had effectively become a "free agent."

That was the moment.

Everyone knew that the war had begun!

Before Ye Bo could confirm, any team with goals and a budget had to leave a position open for the mid lane—but the mid lane happened to be the most tense position every transfer window!

Everyone knew very well how much the LPL region lacked mid laners.

The people behind also hurriedly stepped forward one after another to introduce themselves.

They were basically LPL teams that Ye Bo was familiar with.

WBG, JDG, TES, LNG, BLG, V5, RNG...

"Then let's start, there are so many people, don't delay Player Ye Bo's time, I'll go first."

The most shameless one, Shitou Ganlu, had been standing next to Ye Bo guarding him ever since they finished shaking hands, fearing he would be robbed of his turn.

Everyone present was a person of status and couldn't be bothered to argue with him; after showing goodwill to Ye Bo again, they went back to talk to Ye Bo's parents.

Fortunately, the couple had become accustomed to these scenes during this time and had become somewhat tempered; plus, with these people clearly chatting with some deliberate flattery, the atmosphere wasn't too awkward.

Ye Bo, wearing pajamas, could only temporarily use his small room as a conference room.

"Sit wherever you like." Ye Bo greeted the other party generously.

Shitou Ganlu also hurriedly exchanged pleasantries: "Player Ye Bo, your room is very clean. It's rare for an esports player to have such good living habits. Oh, but I remember EDG gave out houses when they won the championship last year. Why didn't they give you one this year?"

"I don't seem to have heard of that..." Ye Bo poured a glass of water for the other party and sat down as well.

The other party was very good at reading the situation and immediately got to the point: "Then I'll give you the bottom line, straight and simple."

"Our Weibo budget for next year is very sufficient. The top laner is TheShy, and then we should be packaging RNG's mid-jungle... Oh, but since you're coming, it should only be the jungler. The bot lane is tentatively set as Light and Liu Qingsong."

"Regarding the contract, I believe you should have some understanding of the salary cap."

"The top salary set by the league for you is exactly 22 million, which is definitely maxed out here first, followed by the 'Commercial Supplement' aspect..."

Mingkai had specially tutored Ye Bo on relevant knowledge last night.

The "market value" of an LPL player is generally composed of three parts.

Transfer fee, salary + commercial supplement.

The most outrageous thing here is the transfer fee.

A player who isn't exactly top-tier, such as the top laner Breathe who was exposed last year—the transfer fee was as high as 30 million!

You have to know, Breathe's true market value couldn't even reach 8 digits, but the transfer fee could buy three of him!

This is not to mention those truly top-tier players.

If it weren't for a transaction similar to the one between EDG and BLG last season where both parties were willing, the transfer fee for a player like Scout would at least have to double.

And no matter how high the transfer fee is, it has nothing to do with the player themselves.

It can only reflect market value.

The money a player can actually get is only "Salary + Commercial Supplement."

A salary cap was introduced this year, and everyone's salary was fixed at a personally customized upper limit; all paper contracts could not be higher than this number.

Theoretically, "Commercial Supplement" is also restricted; generally, only livestreaming and official business can be calculated, and in the end, it must also be included in the team's total expenditure, calculated according to the "luxury tax."

After all, the league didn't want vicious competition of simply throwing money around.

But the problem is, you can't control this thing at all!

The room for maneuver inside is infinitely large.

For example, privately communicating with brands, letting brands go through third-party channels to sign endorsements—as long as it's not related to the team on the surface, how can the official calculate it?

To put it bluntly... just send a box of cash directly, there's no way to verify it!

Shitou Ganlu finally made his statement: "Under the premise of retaining the roster I described, the contract left for you is 30 million for 1+1, not including livestreaming."

After Mingkai's reminder, Ye Bo already had a concept of the level of this money.

Two years ago, there was a ridiculous rumor circulating outside about "Left Hand getting 45 million after tax per year."

But that fact was impossible to verify.

The whole internet didn't even have a screenshot of a chat record that one had to believe; it was purely a Weibo rumor, and it was highly probable that it was just "driving up prices" that both sides were shouting about verbally.

According to Mingkai, the first top salary for a mid laner in the country was indeed Left Hand.

However, the highest he had ever received in his career was 20 million a year, and that still included the "livestreaming contract"—which is to say, a large portion was still paid by the livestreaming platform.

And due to the implementation of the salary cap, it is formulated only according to the performance of the previous year.

Left Hand didn't have any international championship this year and couldn't even be ranked as an "S-tier" player, only an "A-tier"; this year's "paper upper limit" was at most 12 million.

In the 23rd year, the only ones in the LPL who could be ranked as S-tier players were the ten people from the MSI champion RNG and the S-champion EDG.

Ye Bo, because he won the S-championship + FMVP, plus the exaggerated comprehensive data evaluation, had a paper upper limit that could break through to 22 million.

Comparing it this way, one can know the gold content of this 30 million.

Just because this 30 million did not include the big chunk of "livestreaming," it was purely money paid by the team itself!

If you count the 8 million Ye Bo signed with Bilibili... this was truly approaching the number of that ridiculous rumor from back then!

Shitou Ganlu walked out of the room with a face full of confidence.

Ye Bo also had a standard in his heart.

Next, one contestant after another entered the door, reporting their chips.

It was clear that WBG had miscalculated.

Their price was only at the same level as LNG, and there were plenty of budgets higher than theirs outside.

BLG and JDG reported a budget of 40 million as soon as they came up, and both said they could talk further up—they were also the two protagonists of the ridiculous rumor that circulated during the competition for Left Hand in previous years.

When Ye Bo first heard this number, he was stunned!

Gradually, the more he heard, the more numb he became.

The roster BLG revealed said the top and support Bin and On would remain unchanged, strengthening the jungle, and the AD would also be replaced. To be honest, Ye Bo didn't remember the AD's ID, it seemed to be called something like Jiumeng, and this season he was on the very fringe UP team.

JDG was about the same, 369, Kanavi, and Missing remained unchanged, revealing that they had reached an intention contract with Ruler, and Yagao had already been terminated, just waiting for the mid lane!

Comparing to here, these two teams were the teams Ye Bo felt were relatively the most competitive.

It's just that, it seems there are some problems with both...

"Is there anyone else?" Ye Bo sent Blue Lotus out the door and poked his head out to look.

There were immediately two more people outside eager to move.

However, another man who was clearly younger and looked more refined took the initiative to let the person next to him go first.

He kept looking down at his phone from time to time, as if waiting for some news.

The person who came in this time was someone Ye Bo knew—TES general manager Guo Hao.

The other party also brought out his chips first, generally about the same as BLG and JDG.

Topsports, behind TES, is the general distributor of foreign big brands like Nike and Adidas in China, and is also a leading sports giant in the country, and its strength should not be underestimated.

Unexpectedly.

After Guo Hao finished speaking, he didn't continue to outline other temptations to Ye Bo like the others.

Instead, it was like they were chatting.

"Player Ye, I think your decision to leave EDG this time is really great, very brave."

". How so?"

Ye Bo didn't explain that he didn't actually want to leave voluntarily, and also wanted to see what the other party wanted to say.

Guo Hao smiled: "To tell the truth, which might not be so pleasant to hear, staying at EDG is undoubtedly your comfort zone. But that way, you might just become the next Faker; both in terms of record and experience, it's very similar."

"Of course, being able to become the next Faker is already a very grand achievement... but in my opinion, the decision you've made now is really wise."

"Your career path is already completely different from Faker's."

"In the future, you will only be the first Ye."

Guo Hao was truly as relaxed as if he were chatting, making one not raise too much psychological defense.

He even changed to a comfortable posture.

"One person, one city, is certainly a good story."

"But you say, is it actually Faker who achieved T1, or T1 who achieved Faker, or is it to say that without T1 there would be Faker, and without Faker there would be T1? Or is it like you now..."

"Your choice now, leaving the comfort zone, changing to a new batch of teammates and teams to start over, perhaps can prove everything."

This chat-like conversation made Ye Bo feel an inexplicable throb in his heart.

Come to think of it, it can almost be said that the goal of every mid laner is to become the "successor" of the next Faker.

That seems to be an extremely honorable title.

Ye Bo also thought so at first.

So when he was first called by the nickname "Mid-Lane God," he was actually secretly pleased.

But when those halos faded.

When Ye Bo stepped up step by step, finally arriving in front of Lee Sang-hyeok, holding a long spear to confront him.

And finally defeated him!

Ye Bo thinks back now... is his goal still this?

Or to say, is he satisfied?

Ye Bo thinks, at least his answer now is—of course not!

Guo Hao's words did indeed touch a point that could move Ye Bo.

Why must one be the second "Faker"?

He wants to be.

He wants to be the first Ye.

In a trance, Ye Bo came back to his senses.

Looking at Guo Hao, who was full of sincerity in front of him, he only sighed in his heart at the nickname "World's Number One Mouth."

No wonder he could trick people into playing for another year with just a cup of water...

Guo Hao knew his goal had been achieved and didn't say anything more.

As for the roster, TES also didn't have many changes, but Left Hand, who was supposed to leave the team last year, would most likely not stay.

Anyway, the only thing that can be referenced at the moment is the S12 record—although TES was an ugly round of 16, the others were just round of 8, and several didn't even make it to the World Championship.

To put it bluntly.

Everyone is half a catty to eight taels, no one has a clear advantage.

It all depends on Ye Bo's own consideration.

Guo Hao walked out the door, and the last person to walk in was someone who was clearly the youngest, but everyone outside seemed to be equally cautious about him.

"Hello, Player Ye Bo! Very happy to meet you in person!"

"He Youjun, CEO and founder of V5 Club."

The other party's attitude and wording were extremely polite and formal, which left Ye Bo speechless for a moment.

Fortunately, he was never stage-frightened and generously reached out to shake hands with the other party: "Hello, Ye Bo!"

Ye Bo was naturally no stranger to this team.

He still remembered that his third "Challenge" was V5, and it was after defeating V5 and solo-killing Rookie that his five challenges were completed ahead of schedule, which could be considered a turning point.

And if he remembered correctly, V5's record and roster last year weren't bad either, just one step away from entering the S-series in the playoffs, tied with the strengthened BLG.

"Regarding treatment, 40 million is my limit." He Youjun laid his cards on the table as soon as he came up.

But he clearly also knew that he had no advantage in this regard compared to the previous few people, so he hurriedly continued to speak.

"But I want to introduce our ideal roster for the new season to you first."

He Youjun said this, and was a little embarrassed: "It's a bit embarrassing to say, but I can't deceive you, because we don't have a single hammer-down for this roster until now, and for the time being, it can only be said to be an ideal roster."

"However, in form, I hope it will be in the form of us all being open and honest."

He Youjun took out two mobile phones and sent several messages and instructions.

Ye Bo watched the other party's operation quietly from the side, not knowing what he wanted to do.

Soon, both phones initiated video calls.

And when He Youjun set up the two phones and the calls were connected, the three people on the screen appeared in the picture.

Ye Bo's eyes widened instantly... because these three people were all "old acquaintances"!

"Brother Shengqiang Ge! Alpaca Ge, and Brother Yuanshen!?"

He Youjun stood side by side with Ye Bo.

Stealing a glance at the other party's shocked expression, he was already overjoyed in his heart.

He took a step back and clapped his hands first to speak.

"Everyone is the player I consider the most outstanding."

"I am He Youjun, representing V5 Esports Club, officially inviting you all again to come to V5 Club to work together in the new season!"

"The salary is exactly as promised by my specialists, there is absolutely no moisture, I believe this is what you all deserve."

"Everyone can ask questions now, as I said, this is an open and honest invitation."

He Youjun was full of smiles, circled the crowd with sincerity, and finally his eyes stopped on Ye Bo.

And Li Xuanjun in the picture was looking at Ye Bo with a smile.

On the other phone, Deft and Beryl, who were conveyed by the on-site specialist who flew to Korea overnight, seemed to be a little out of state.

Brother Shengqiang Ge was contacted just after waking up, and originally wanted to call Ye Bo to confirm, but the V5 specialist said they would arrange a video meeting soon, so he wasn't in a hurry.

As for the other two, they received the message of a visit in the middle of the night.

This.

Is the "different path" He Youjun thought of!

Although he had already used the listing funds given by his family, he knew very well that it was still difficult to gain an advantage in front of these teams.

And throwing money hard, for a person with a business mind, is always the worst strategy.

So he thought of this move.

WBG's top laner is TheShy, BLG's top laner is Bin, JDG's top laner is 369, and TES is said to have contacted Breathe.

After all, the performance in the finals was average, and with the top salary of two championships, Brother Shengqiang Ge's cost-effectiveness in the top lane ranking of the leading teams was very low, and he was almost not in the scope of consideration.

But He Youjun thought.

If he could reconstruct a roster for Ye Bo... a roster that the other party might be tempted by!

Wouldn't it be possible to gain the other party's favor?

He Youjun's family is no less inferior to Zhu Yihang and Wang Sicong.

The difference is that Zhu and Wang are both eldest sons and have almost no great competitive pressure since childhood.

But He Youjun's branch is the third wife's—he can be said to have lived in the reality of the Hong Kong and Macau TV drama "rich family seizing the throne" since childhood, influenced by what he saw and heard, and is more sharp and ambitious in business than the former two.

And he has another big goal: listing!

He wants to be the first stock of Chinese esports!

To this end, V5 has previously acquired the Honor of Kings giant team eStarPro through share swaps, and is currently in merger negotiations with the legendary European and American FPS team NiP.

But these are far from enough for listing.

Especially that legendary European and American team NiP, which requires occupying the leading position in the esports field after the merger, and even the domestic team name must be changed to their team's name!

This made He Youjun very unhappy.

But if he wants to seek listing, he has to cooperate with the other party—after all, V5's influence in the League of Legends world is far from enough, and Honor of Kings has not made much of a splash in international events.

Compared with the other party, their influence is in a weak position!

League of Legends events are undoubtedly the events with the greatest global esports influence, but they are also the events with the greatest competition.

Other big capital teams can treat it as an advertising effect, and win the championship by the way; if they don't win, they treat it as advertising fees.

And if he competes for the championship for the "influence" of seeking listing, once he throws in blood and fails, it can be said that he will lose everything!

But Ye Bo's sudden appearance made He Youjun feel an unprecedented opportunity.

Not just competing for the championship... but influence!

Just like Guo Hao, and what everyone can see.

At present, Ye Bo is already a "phenomenal" existence!

Not only is it unprecedented, but it is also likely to be difficult for future comers, and there is a great possibility that he will compete for the position of "the number one person in the league"!

The influence brought by such an existence, whether for the {road to listing} or the {leading power} of the merger case, will bring a qualitative improvement!

This is why He Youjun dared to gamble so much, moving the funds he had prepared for listing over the years and investing them in this year's team building.

Because he thinks.

This will be an "investment" that is guaranteed not to lose, and can even be said to have a not-small probability of being a positive return.

"Master Ye, it's up to you, I have no opinion," Li Xuanjun said bluntly first, joking.

"This is still a chance to hug your thigh for another year, buddy working for free is fine too~~"

To be honest, in fact, as early as the beginning of 22, Li Xuanjun, who felt a bit tired, had made plans to rest next year regardless of this year's results.

But this year passed... especially under the influence of Ye Bo, who is a roommate, and his true love for the game.

He also seems to have found some of his original self.

No one, who doesn't truly want to continue climbing upward.

He Youjun heard the sound, and his heart was already overjoyed.

Because from the reaction Ye Bo saw at first sight, it could already be seen that the other party was tempted by this roster.

The battle with DRX was Ye Bo's most thrilling battle.

Especially the second game, the third game, countless times swaying on the edge of the waves, countless times of a thin line of difference!

Regarding the strength and combination of these two people in the bot lane, no one has more say than him.

As for Brother Shengqiang Ge, he was originally Ye Bo's best candidate.

In fact, after last night, Ye Bo thought about calling Brother Shengqiang Ge today to see if there was a possibility of teaming up next season.

He knew that there were many things he could not influence—but if there was a chance to change, he didn't want to give up.

And for He Youjun, it just so happened that EDG's jungle and support were held by the team.

Asking him to eat the whole EDG alone is clearly a daydream, and the object of other teams' siege will probably immediately become him.

Relatively speaking, the salary inflation of the top laner is the lowest, and V5 is also one of the few people who have the strength to eat it, and there is still a vacancy in the top lane.

Everything is just a hit!

"If this is the case, I am also... what about these two?"

Ye Bo just wanted to say something, and suddenly remembered that there were two more people.

He Youjun tried his best to suppress his excitement: "Oh right! Player Beryl, Player Deft, how are you two considering it now."

He Youjun is very confident in this bot lane.

Because according to his intelligence—Beryl is not very popular in the LCK region!

Reality is indeed the case.

As soon as the transfer window opened at 12 o'clock, Deft immediately received several messages, but did not reply, seeming to be still struggling with the troublesome things in the team.

Only Beryl's phone has been very silent.

In the end, Beryl's gameplay is quite controversial, and not all ADs can adapt to it.

Especially the Bard in the last game, the terrible rhythm of strolling for more than ten minutes was considered by many people outside to be the key to losing that game!

And in fact, Beryl really thought about coming to the LPL, and even thought highly of TES!

Beryl extremely believed that it was a team with a very high ceiling!

It's just that, last year, in order to maintain the all-Chinese team persona, plus the rumor that Beryl was kicked out by DK last year, it is also possible that the other party was just talking nonsense.

Anyway, after many considerations, this intention eventually ended up with nothing.

But at least Beryl did not resist coming to China at all.

Even when he heard that it was possible to team up with Ye Bo, who he had been very "curious" about on the other side of the canyon last year.

There was an inexplicable expectation and imagination in his heart...

It's just that what Beryl cares about most is Deft next to him.

After this final was played this year, his biggest regret was not being able to help Deft win a championship.

Beryl thought of this and already had the intention of actively matchmaking: "If this roster, I have no opinion, Player Ye is very powerful, we should be able to collide with many ideas."

"Jin Hekui, what do you think."

Deft's emotional fluctuations are very strong.

From a reasonable point of view, if he really wants to return to the LPL, his first choice is naturally EDG, which he has the most feelings for.

But he has also heard about EDG from Mikeo.

Mingkai and Abu didn't think about coming to find him—it's just that in the end, they still held the same idea as Brother Shengqiang Ge, not wanting to delay this veteran's last few journeys when the team was at its worst.

And the Korean specialist of He Youjun just now only conveyed two simple sentences, which completely stirred up his thoughts.

"This will be a team built around Ye, his strength does not need to be repeated, I believe you know better than me."

"If you two join, once this V5 is formed, I believe it will be the team with the most hope of winning the championship next year."

That heart that had been low since the finals seems to be burning.

Deft has always heard Meiko mention Ye Bo's various pasts when chatting, and he is not completely ignorant of the other party.

And there is no doubt.

Deft has persisted until now, and after experiencing the difference of one step last year, the goal of "Championship" seems to have become more precious and more out of reach.

This can be said to be his last regret and nine-year dream.

For this regret and dream.

What rumors, arguments, and criticisms will be produced seem to be small and insignificant at this moment.

Besides, come to think of it.

Who doesn't want to be teammates with the strong?

And similarly, Ye Bo has always had respect for Deft, as well as a different kind of bond.

Because in a sense.

He feels that Deft and Old Deng Bo are a bit alike.

He thought of it.

He completed the unfinished goal for Old Deng Bo in the tenth year of Old Deng Bo—next year is also exactly the tenth year of Deft.

"Ye Bo, if," Deft said, trying to use stiff broken Chinese: "Possible, we can too."

"Then next year, let's rush together!" Ye Bo said again.

The two looked at each other through the electronic screen, seemingly communicating silently.

He Youjun on the side was so excited that he couldn't help but clap his hands hard.

His idea actually hit the mark!

Using a roster that Ye Bo might be tempted by to gain favor—and his own existence is something that the vast majority of players simply cannot resist!

"By the way, what about the jungler?" Ye Bo suddenly thought of something.

"As for the jungler, I have several alternative plans here." He Youjun hurriedly showed his choice.

"Because the transfer period has not started yet, I cannot formally negotiate with some people, but Tian, Wei, and Weiwei, whose contracts have expired, all have opportunities..."

Beryl seems to have some PTSD about the jungler and is very concerned about the jungler candidate: "We don't need a jungler who thinks too much, one who can cooperate with the rhythm of me and the mid laner and has stronger operation is very suitable."

"Understood, don't worry, I will go and see if there are more jungler players with good operations."

"At that time, the four of you will conduct trials, and you will decide when you are satisfied! You can also set one more, or even multiple substitute positions!"

He Youjun fully expressed his trust in these four positions.

It is worth mentioning.

When signing the contract, Ye Bo expressed the requirement of finding a lawyer to look at the contract, and He Youjun expressed great understanding of this.

However, Ye Bo didn't find a lawyer, but just sent the contract to Mingkai—this was also what Mingkai exhorted, to help him review it personally.

Ye Bo has indeed grown a lot along the way.

Although he felt that the other party was very sincere, he also knew that the world was dangerous, and of course, there should be people he could trust.

However, since He Youjun has made such a great determination, it is impossible to have any thoughts on the contract.

Mingkai soon sent back good news, including the commercial supplements provided by the other party, there were no problems.

Subsequently, contracts were signed in four places at the same time.

All four contracts were for one year.

After getting the result, He Youjun let out a long sigh of relief, his expression full of joy.

He believes in his own vision—mainly, in fact, he believes in the vision of this mid laner.

Since he can gain the favor of the other party, perhaps it has already proved the feasibility of this roster.

He seems to have seen the NASDAQ bell beckoning to him...

By comparison.

The crowd waiting outside became more and more irritable, clearly feeling that this time was a bit wrong!

"Why so long? It can't be true, just that V5 roster..." WBG's Shitou Ganlu was clearly a bit anxious.

"That's hard to say, people can just go home and ask for some money, which is much easier than us going to ask the big guys above for a budget, maybe they rebuilt next year." LNG's Zuowu, who didn't have much hope in the first place, teased.

"It shouldn't be, who can he find? None of us have opened people except the mid lane, at most we just supplement a Li Xuanjun, who else can we find?" Blue Lotus was also puzzled.

Guo Hao watched the excitement and didn't think it was a big deal: "Then I advise everyone, if it really happens, hurry back and look at your newly introduced people, don't be intercepted halfway~"

Blue Lotus widened his eyes when he heard this.

Damn! Could it be that my Ruler was intercepted!?

Before long, the door was pushed open.

When He Youjun walked out with a smile on his face, and even intentionally or unintentionally showed a blank contract in his hand, everyone's heart was shocked.

"Colleagues! Welcome our V5 reconstruction team core, Ye Bo!"

". Congratulations, congratulations."

"Congratulations."

Everyone was saying scene words, but everyone's face looked clearly not very good.

They didn't know how the other party did it.

But since things have become a foregone conclusion, what needs to be considered next is an even more surging storm.

The Dinghai God Needle in the center of the sea has been pulled away.

Now, everyone needs to rush to capture those crab generals that may be few left before the giant waves and tides that are about to stir up!

And due to the split of DRX, the dismantling of EDG, and the invisible changes in the world line.

The original plans of many teams were forced to change, triggering a series of chain reactions.

The urgent mood spread wildly!

The fastest LCK confirmed multiple rosters almost overnight.

Various news flowed out through internal and external channels, instantly detonating global public opinion!

The first heavyweight news is undoubtedly—On left the team!

HLF Hanwha announced reconstruction, directly introducing Canyon with a big hand, and at the same time introducing the runner-up mid-top Zeka+Kingen, and digging the former BLG foreign aid Aiming+Kellin in the bot lane.

A total of three players who served in BLG were teased as "Korean BLG Branch"!

Followed by the two-time champion Viper.

Finally, considering the priority of the Asian Games quota, he still went to Gen. G.

Gen. G also specially kept the support Lehends, who originally wanted to be replaced, for him, while retaining the top-mid-jungle.

Doran, Peanut, Chovy, Viper, Lehends—"Griffin reunited after many years, four people gathered again"!

And DK lost Canyon, and Nuguri also announced his official retirement.

Undoubtedly, he became the biggest loser "on the surface" of this transfer period.

The helpless DK could only start the second team substitute jungler Lucid, introduce the former T1 top laner Canna, and "rent" the candidate he was originally prepared to replace from Samsung at a high price, Peyz, paired with the hard support king Delight.

It can be considered a significant strengthening of the biggest shortcoming of this season's bot lane, and an offensive version of DK officially set sail.

T1 is almost the only team in the LCK that has not changed personnel.

One message after another came, constantly provoking the nerves of the audience!

Following closely behind.

Is the transfer period officially opened by the LPL.

All the audience are like bloodthirsty sharks, surrounding the sea, watching all the news about the players they care about, trying to find clues...

(End of chapter)