Starting with Zaozi Ge, a dream lineup

Chapter 321 The Inevitable Trend, The Third Shareholder!
The three matches ended decisively, and it was still before 9:00 AM domestic time. Coupled with the fact that it was the weekend, it was prime time for news to spread.

Now, all the hot topics and trends have been mixed together, and after only a few tens of minutes of hype, things have gradually gotten out of control!

The only consequence of the uncontrolled surge in popularity is—
explosion!

A violent explosion!
Even the regulators of major platforms noticed the abnormality in the popularity at this time!

The first places to explode were, of course, universities, internet cafes, bars, and other places frequented by young people, primarily those who are fans of League of Legends.

Since S7, RNG has ignited the viewing passion of countless LPL viewers. Although the large number of viewers this time did not overwhelm the major live streaming rooms, only the backend statistics of these platforms show the exponential increase in the number of viewers.

Especially since they continued to win the MSI championship, whenever there is a major competition, fans all over the country have basically formed a tacit understanding that they will definitely be watching the finals on time.

Especially during the S-series finals, this trend spread everywhere, creating a terrifying level of popularity that no one could have imagined.

Before the match even started today, countless far-sighted restaurant, bar, and other public space owners cleverly put up signs saying that the finals would be broadcast inside and that any League of Legends fans who came in would receive a discount.

By the time the finals were over, these bosses were grinning from ear to ear.
The moment the final match ended, audiences in countless locations erupted in cheers that were enough to get anyone's blood pumping.

"Rng!!!"

"Rng is awesome!!"

"Double Champion!! Grand Slam!!!"

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Cheers erupted not only in university dormitories but also in some residential areas, causing residents to panic, thinking it was an earthquake.

Upon closer listening, it became clear that this was not an earthquake, but rather a celebration of some kind of victory.
"RNG? What's that? The national team? I haven't heard of any national team matches lately."

The old men sitting at the chess stall at the entrance of the residential area looked at each other in bewilderment when they heard the shouts from inside the community, as if they were out of touch with society.

Some passersby who still remembered last year suddenly realized that around the same time last year, a nationwide frenzy had swept across the country, seemingly to celebrate RNG's championship victory. But this year, an even more terrifying wave has erupted.

As more and more people clicked into Weibo, Douyin, Kuaishou, Hupu and other well-known apps to complain, they were shocked to find that not only were so many people shouting in real life, but the RNG trend was also overwhelming online.

Even when opening apps like QQ and WeChat, you can find that people around you are discussing RNG's championship win to varying degrees.

Unlike the S7 incident where the entire internet was paralyzed and RNG's popularity was difficult to spread, this time, with all social media platforms on high alert, RNG's popularity achieved the widest possible spread for the first time.

Hotly discussed across the internet!

This news is absolutely shocking, because in history, there are only a handful of things that have generated similar levels of buzz.

Of course, it's not that winning the S7 championship at the Bird's Nest wasn't impressive enough, but rather that the significance of a back-to-back championship and a single championship are fundamentally different.

At this time, various marketing accounts and practitioners also fought fiercely, resorting to any means to grab attention. Under this terrifying trend, RNG's championship victory gradually appeared in the sports circle, the anime circle, the gaming circle, and even topics such as fitness, flowers and plants, and travel.

Amid this heated discussion, the FMVP trophy, shaped like a unique Chinese sword, became the most widely circulated item.

The ancient Chinese poem, "If only General Li Guang were here, the barbarian horses would never dare to cross the Yin Mountains," has become increasingly widespread and absurd along with the trophy.

But in any case, these rumors all ultimately point to one place—
Uzi!

The sheer power and popularity of this ID tonight has once again astonished everyone who predicted its popularity.

Defending champion, defending FMVP, the best bot laner!
Any one of these three terms is extremely astonishing!
Regardless of the explosive buzz in China, the group in Incheon had already boarded the bus back to their hotel. Once they had packed their things, they were about to embark on a wild celebration.

They came by bus and they went back by bus. This is a far cry from the treatment they received when they won the championship at the Bird's Nest.

Of course, no one cared at this moment. Even if they won the championship in a foreign country, they would not feel the same pride as when they won the championship on home soil. However, they were just as excited.

Passersby saw a neat row of cars with RNG logos on them, and along the way, many people who knew the inside story marveled and took out their phones to take pictures.

The convoy quickly drove into the hotel's underground parking lot.

Although the hotel officially set up by the S-series organizers was a five-star hotel with good food, Bai Xing made a bold move and booked another, even more upscale restaurant in Incheon for the celebration.

After the official vehicle came to a stop, everyone got off. All LPL staff, commentators, hosts, and even members of other teams who had come to Incheon this year were invited. The crowd surged, numbering in the hundreds.

What's most shocking is that the person behind IG, the one everyone knows—Wang Sicong—was also in the crowd.

Unlike RNG's "simplicity," Principal Wang's arrival alone was enough to frighten people, even in Incheon, it was enough to leave everyone speechless.

Leading the pack was a Porsche 918, the principal's personal vehicle, with a gorgeous streamlined design and a cost of tens of millions!

Behind the Porsche 918 were dozens of luxury business vehicles of various sizes.

Bai Xing seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with Principal Wang. After everyone packed their things, they all climbed into the prepared vans and headed towards the final revelry location for the night.

Meanwhile, inside Principal Wang's 918 supercar, Li Luo was already seated in the passenger seat, with Principal Wang himself driving. Although they were heading towards their destination, their routes were clearly different. As the convoy behind them gradually disappeared, Principal Wang, unusually, started to chat.

"How does it feel to win? You're now the number one in the country!"

The 918 has good wind noise control, especially when driving on flat asphalt roads. The chassis can also isolate these external vibrations and noises, making the interior of the car extremely quiet.

"It's alright. Before I got it, I really wanted it, but now that I do, it's not all that great!"

Li Luo showed no stage fright when interacting with China's super-rich young masters. Even Wang Sicong himself was unaware that, in Li Luo's world, the two had a connection due to a family business.

Li Luo is not afraid of Principal Wang. Even though he is currently using the identity of "Little Dog," the two are actually equals in the field of e-sports.

In the initial bet with Bai Xing, Li Luo boldly signed a contract for 5000 million RMB and a 30% stake. Now that he has won the S8 championship, this bet agreement is obviously going to take effect. From now on, he is no longer a nominal shareholder, but one of the legally recognized shareholders.

Based on RNG's current valuation, that 5000 million has ballooned to at least 20 billion in just one year. A 40-fold return in a year is something no one would believe.

"Wow, the victor's tone is definitely different. You're pretty good."

Upon hearing Li Luo's words, Principal Wang turned his head, stared intently into Li Luo's eyes for two seconds, and then laughed.

In Li Luo's eyes, he could not see the same "respect" and "flattery" as the other contestants.

Given his status in the esports world, or rather, in the investment circles of young people in China, even if IG players don't say it, they are actually quite restrained and know what they can and cannot say.

But at this moment, he saw not a trace of fear in Li Luo's eyes, which undoubtedly aroused his great interest.

"Did Bai Xing tell you about my investment in RNG?"

What seemed like a groundbreaking event was, in Li Luo's ears, exactly what he had expected.

RNG has now become the most lucrative piece of the pie in the domestic esports scene. Even if the wolves who came today weren't Wang Sicong, they would be someone like Li Keqiang or Sun Yuxiang. Given Bai Xing's status and family background, he definitely wouldn't be able to protect this interest.

Therefore, the moment Principal Wang arrived, Li Luo understood the intricacies of the situation.

Since Bai Xing cannot protect the interests involved, and does not want RNG to disintegrate and collapse, it is inevitable that new capital forces will be introduced to compete with others. In the field of e-sports, after careful consideration, only Principal Wang can be considered as the right candidate.

"No, but I guessed as much. Welcome, RNG's third largest shareholder."

Upon hearing this, Principal Wang glanced at Li Luo a few times and said arrogantly, "Come on, if it weren't for your grades, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess. You're just being hypocritical after getting the benefits!"

Li Luo couldn't help but laugh.

"To be honest, even if RNG couldn't win this championship, IG could have. But nobody expected RNG to win the S7 championship, and I didn't expect RNG to defend their title this year either." As the destination drew closer, Principal Wang slowed down and opened the convertible top of the 918.

The cool autumn breeze from Incheon, carrying the pungent smell of fish, wafted in as the convertible top was opened, but Principal Wang seemed unfazed and continued:
"When you won your first S-series championship last year, I knew that the LPL region was about to rise. Of course, RNG still had many problems last year, including but not limited to the coaching staff, players, and even public opinion. I thought that was your peak, because it's difficult for a team that doesn't strengthen its roster during the transfer period to win the championship again the following year. At that time, I was secretly hoping to see if I could get my IG to win the S8 championship."

"The rest of the RNG team is alright, but you, this freak, are truly incomprehensible," Principal Wang said with a sigh. "A second S-series championship! The profits involved are enormous. In the LCK, it's manageable, as the conglomerates have already divided it up. But in China, countless wolves will want to tear your flesh off to satisfy their hunger."

"Leaving aside you for now, the other four members of your team will be taken away by others. You'll be left all alone, and there'll be nothing you can do about it, right?"

Li Luo listened quietly without saying a word, knowing that everything Principal Wang was saying was true.

One championship is fine, but other clubs are even happy to see it happen, hoping that RNG can revitalize the League of Legends community and inject new energy into this stagnant pool.

But the two championships broke this seemingly peaceful stalemate and threatened the livelihoods of other clubs.

RNG keeps winning championships and gets all the attention, so other clubs can't just sit there losing money and getting beaten, right?
Back in S8, RNG made a mistake by over-marketing themselves, which resulted in other clubs taking action against them. They were punished in terms of player transfers, coaching, analysis, and public opinion. This made it impossible for RNG to strengthen their squad in S10, and public opinion turned against them, preventing them from continuing to compete in the World Championship.

The more Li Luo wandered in the League of Legends community, the more he could feel the turbulent waves within it.

The interests of the various teams may seem unrelated, but they are closely intertwined. To win a second or third consecutive championship, they need to fight on the battlefield not only on the competition field but also in other places.

"However, the reason I invested in RNG wasn't because of Bai Xing, but because I respect you as a person! Don't let me down, and don't let yourself down. You know, the obstacles to your three-peat will be unprecedentedly huge. Once you achieve it, the profits will be enormous, even for me. So, don't even think about any transfers to strengthen the team this year. At most, you can pick and choose from the players in my IG..."

"Furthermore, nobody knows what crazy changes Riot Games will make this year."

As they were talking, Principal Wang seemed to have thought of something interesting and started to speed up the car. Li Luo didn't respond, and soon the car entered the restaurant's underground parking lot from another direction.

Looking at Principal Wang's carefree figure, Li Luo had to admit that in the complex world of e-sports, neither he nor Bai Xing had considered things as thoroughly as Principal Wang.

Putting everything else aside, he has mastered the art of winning people's hearts to the extreme. After just a few words, Li Luo really felt the urge to die for someone who understands him.

With a smile, Li Luo looked at the lively celebration in the distance and walked over with a smile on his face.

As Principal Wang said, RNG's desire to strengthen its roster through transfers this year is basically a pipe dream, but who could have known that he would be a freak from the future?
As early as a year ago, RNG had already scouted up some of the strongest players in this version. If we follow history, barring any unforeseen circumstances, even if Riot changes the version in a distorted way, RNG's current bench depth should be enough to secure them.

Are you trying to take my triple crown?

Sorry, but I'm determined to establish a dynasty!
(End of this chapter)