LOL: What does it mean to torture players?

After politely declining all the local media's invitations for in-depth interviews, Su Mo, along with Rita and Luo Xin, almost fled back to Shanghai amidst the pleas of the police officers at the local police station to stay.

The black van drove into the bustling city, leaving the beautiful mountains and rivers of western Hunan completely behind.

The atmosphere inside the car was not as relaxed as it had been when they arrived.

“Now I finally understand the troubles of those big stars,” Rita said, taking off her sunglasses and rubbing her temples with lingering fear. “People like Brother Mozi are surrounded by people wherever they go, and they don’t even have the freedom to eat a bowl of noodles.”

Luo Xin, still immersed in her admiration, would occasionally glance at Su Mo, who was focused on driving, and say, "But I still think Brother Mo is too handsome!"

Looking at the two chattering women in the rearview mirror, Su Mo sighed, "The holiday is ruined. I could have spent a peaceful week playing games at home."

“Oh dear, how can you blame us?” Rita retorted immediately. “We wouldn’t have suggested going out if it weren’t to celebrate for you. In the end, it’s because you’re too eye-catching; even taking a vacation makes headlines.”

“That’s right,” Luo Xin nodded repeatedly, “But don’t worry, Brother Mozi, we will definitely make it up to you!”

Su Mo's lips curled up slightly: "How will you compensate me?"

The answer to this question came quickly after we arrived in Shanghai.

Su Mo drove directly into the upscale residential area where she lived.

“Brother Mozi, from now on, Luo Xin and I will take care of your daily needs. Is this compensation?” Rita said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, definitely." Su Mo was happy to agree.

And so, with a wonderful tacit understanding, their lives together began.

Su Mo was happy to have some free time and took it easy as a hands-off manager.

He wakes up naturally every day, and when he steps out of his guest room, he sees Rita and Luo Xin busy in the kitchen and living room, dressed in comfortable loungewear.

Luo Xin was in charge of researching recipes and preparing three meals a day for him in various ways, while Rita took care of all the housework and... feeding him.

"Brother Mozi, try my new cola chicken wings recipe!"

"Brother Mozi, the fruit is cut, open your mouth."

"Brother Mozi, this is a limited edition figurine that I had someone buy for me. Do you like it?"

Most of the time, Su Mo simply lay lazily on the sofa, playing mobile games while enjoying the meticulous care of the two beauties, occasionally letting out a satisfied groan from his nose.

This harmonious atmosphere made time fly by.

Soon, the week-long holiday came to an end.

EDG Club has sent a notification that preparations for the Summer Split are about to begin.

That evening, after dinner, the three of them were somewhat at a loss.

“How about…we do a live stream for a bit?” Rita suggested. “After so many days off, my fans are starting to think I’ve been abducted by aliens.”

"Great idea!" Luo Xin immediately raised her hand in agreement. "The three of us together? It'll definitely be a lot of fun!"

Su Mo thought about it for a moment, and since he had nothing better to do anyway, he nodded.

So, the three of them walked into the home's gaming room with ease.

“Let’s play something light today,” Rita said while adjusting the equipment. “Let’s play PUBG. But it’s agreed that to avoid any unnecessary trouble, none of the three of us will turn on our cameras.”

At 8 PM, Rita and Luo Xin's live stream started on time.

Su Mo did not start broadcasting.

When viewers flooded into Rita's live stream and discovered that it was a three-person team playing PUBG, the chat instantly became lively.

Wow! The missing persons have returned! Rita and Sister Camel have finally decided to stream again!

[Huh? There's another male voice? It sounds familiar...]

When Su Mo uttered his signature voice, "Jump to Pochinki, let's finish this quickly," the entire live streaming platform went wild.

[Holy crap! It's Mo Shen!!!]

What's going on? Why is Mo Shen doing a live stream with Rita and Luo Xin?!

[Judging from the background noise, they seem to be in the same room! My God, what shocking scoop have I stumbled upon?!]

Ignoring the storm of comments, the three of them started playing PUBG.

Over the next few hours, viewers in the live stream witnessed a brutal "massacre".

Su Mo remains the same ruthless battlefield butcher.

Rita, whose marksmanship and awareness were also quite good, became the most lethal second-in-command under Su Mo's accurate reporting and command.

Luo Xin... was responsible for shouting "666" and "Brother Mozi, save me!" throughout the entire process, and also served as the team's mascot and atmosphere-maker.

"Brother Mozi, I've been beaten up! On that hillside!"

"Don't move," Su Mo's voice was completely calm. "Let him fire. He doesn't have a second chance."

Before the words were even finished, a crisp AWM shot rang out, and an enemy fell to the ground a thousand miles away.

"Wow, Brother Mozi is awesome!" Luo Xin continued to act as the mascot.

“Rita, there are two people on the second floor of the left-hand building. You take care of one, and I'll take care of the other.”

“Received.” Rita’s reply was crisp and efficient.

Two seconds later, two kill notifications popped up in the upper right corner of the screen.

The seamless teamwork and the overwhelming dominance captivated the viewers in the live stream.

But what's even more intriguing than the game itself is the incredibly natural and intimate interaction between the three of them.

"Luo Xin, pour me a glass of water, and make it iced."

"okay!"

"Rita, your marksmanship still needs improvement."

"Tch, I'm not a professional player. You can carry me, that's enough." Rita raised an eyebrow, without batting an eye.

These conversations reached the ears of every audience member.

Although there are no visuals, the scene of a lazy old man directing two beautiful women to serve him, occasionally bickering and joking, has vividly appeared in everyone's mind.

Coupled with the previous news about catching a fugitive in Xiangxi, countless people already knew that Su Mo had traveled with two beautiful female commentators. And now, not only are they spending their holiday together, but they've also started "living together" and livestreaming after their return!
Various speculations and analyses sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

[Breaking News! World Champion Mo is suspected of having two women on his arms, and his relationships with two beautiful female LPL commentators remain a mystery!]

[Using sound to pinpoint location! Tech expert analyzes the environment of three live streamers, confirming they are all in the same room, and can even hear the sound of slippers rubbing together!]

The news and posts online were quite detailed, with countless viewers and fans discussing whether Su Mo was really enjoying the blessings of having two women on his left and right.

Some people envied them, some were jealous, and some exclaimed that they were a perfect match.

The three individuals involved, however, remained oblivious to the storm raging outside.

The next day, Su Mo went straight back to the base.

……

When Su Mo pushed open the door to the EDG training room, he was greeted not by the familiar sound of keyboard tapping, but by an eerie silence.

Jiejie, Meiko, Scout, Viper, Saint Gun Bro... all the team members who returned early sat in their seats, but none of them were playing games.

They all turned their heads and stared at him with a complex mix of gossip and curiosity.

The scene resembled a joint interrogation of a serious criminal.

"Ahem, you guys have a lot of free time?" Su Mo felt a little uneasy under their gazes and broke the silence first.

"Not at all! Not at all!" Jiejie was the first to jump up from his gaming chair, gliding over to Su Mo with a sly grin. "We're here to learn! To learn from our Brother Mo's advanced holiday management experience!"

Scout and Viper also came over. Viper, in his broken Chinese, gave two thumbs up and said earnestly, "Brother Mozi, you're so lucky!"

"Happy my ass," Jiejie grabbed Su Mo and pressed him down into an empty chair. "Brother Mo, tell me the truth! Have you been living the legendary life of an emperor this past week, with beauties on your left and right, and sleeping soundly on their laps?"

"What do you mean by 'having one on each side'?" Su Mo rolled her eyes at him. "Rita is my girlfriend, and Luo Xin is my good friend, you all know that. We're just friends hanging out together, can't you guys be a little more innocent?"

“Friends?” Saint Gun, who was sitting a little further away, spoke up leisurely, his tone full of teasing. “Brother Mozi, I’ve never met any ordinary friend who would make you willingly give up the chance to lie at home and go to a remote mountain village in western Hunan to catch fugitives.”

Meiko pushed up her glasses and said, "Brother Mozi, how are we single teammates supposed to feel?"

“Exactly!” Jiejie immediately chimed in, “To be honest, you and Rita and Luo Xin, haven’t you already… wanted them all?”

Faced with the collective attack from his teammates, Su Mo simply leaned back lazily in his chair and glanced around at the group of gossip-loving guys.

"Your goal for the summer season is to investigate my private life?" he asked casually.

One sentence left everyone speechless.

"Ahem," Meiko coughed twice, forcibly steer the conversation back on track, "We're just concerned about your personal life, Mozi-ge. After all, your happiness is related to the morale of our entire team."

"Yeah, Brother Mozi," Jiejie persisted, still not giving up, "Just give me a little bit of information!"

Looking at his eager expression, Su Mo suddenly smiled with a playful smile.

"Want to know?"

Jiejie and her teammates nodded frantically, like a flock of fledglings waiting to be fed.

“Sure,” Su Mo said slowly, “I’ll tell you when you win another championship in the summer season.”

"cut--"

A chorus of disappointed boos immediately filled the training room.

Just then, the training room door was pushed open, and the factory manager and Abu walked in.

Abu walked over to Su Mo, looked him up and down, and said with a mix of helplessness and amusement, "Brother Mo, you're really something. Others take vacations to recharge, but you take yours to put on a nationwide gossip tour. Now the rumors are pretty detailed, saying you're two-timing, and the club's PR department is getting bombarded with calls."

"A straight body casts a straight shadow." Su Mo shrugged, looking like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.

"Alright," the factory manager began, drawing everyone's attention, "that's enough chit-chat. The holiday is over, it's time to get back to work. Starting today, we officially begin preparations for the Summer Split!"

His gaze swept over everyone, finally pausing on Su Mo for a moment: "Brother Mo, as a public figure, you should be more mindful of your image in the future. Of course, if you can really win over both of them, then I can only wish you happiness. And could you introduce me to a couple of people while you're at it?"

"roll roll roll!"

Su Mo sighed helplessly, stood up from his chair, walked to his workstation, sat down, and put on his headphones.

“Everyone, get back to training,” he said, “otherwise you’ll get rusty.”

In the days that followed, the EDG base entered a state of high-intensity yet orderly preparation.

EDG's training schedule is packed, with top LPL teams taking turns as their training opponents, from their old rival RNG to the unexpected successes of FPX and TES in the Spring Split.

Every game was a high-intensity contest, and every post-game analysis was filled with heated discussions.

However, amidst this tense atmosphere of preparation, one person's style stood out as completely out of place.

Saint Gun Bro faced off against various skilled opponents in the starting top lane position, while Su Mo, the team's anchor, didn't even touch League of Legends.

He seemed to exist in his own world, completely out of place amidst the intense battles his teammates were engaged in in the Rift.

Yesterday, he also fought a fierce battle with "Valkyrie" Malenia for three hundred rounds at the intersection of the Elden Ring, and finally defeated her without taking any damage.

Today, he was engrossed in the Dust2 map of CS:GO, playing the AWP with incredible skill, his quick-scoping and flick-scoping maneuvers leaving his teammates who occasionally passed by behind him dazzled.

In the evenings, he would even open StarCraft and play a few rounds of macro-management with the Protoss, enjoying the exhilarating feeling of crushing the enemy in the final battle with 200 population.

He heard all sorts of sounds coming from his headphones, but none of them had the familiar Summoner's Rift sound effects.

"This is outrageous! Mozi!" During a break in a training match, Flandre, who had been thoroughly tormented by FPX's top laner Nuguri, finally couldn't help but come over and wail, "We're being chased and beaten up by Gnar here, and you're... what are you doing? Farming?!"

On Su Mo's screen, there was a pixel-style version of Stardew Valley, and his character was leisurely watering a carrot.

"Hmm," Su Mo replied without looking up, "Just experiencing rural life and cultivating my mind. You guys continue, don't mind me."

If this kind of "unproductive" behavior were done by other players, they would probably have been pinned to a chair by the coaching staff for a "moral education."

But with Su Mo... no one would think there's a problem at all.

Even if they felt there was a problem, no one dared to actually criticize him.

Abu looked at the radish patch on Su Mo's screen and his lips twitched: "Brother Mo is really playing like this, he's lost all sense of the world. The LOL client is practically rusting on his computer."

The factory manager leaned against the door, arms crossed, and laughed, "What else can we do? If you send him to practice matches now, he'll just be stomping on weaker opponents. Besides damaging his teammates' confidence, it won't help the team's cohesion. In the regular season, Flandre needs more games to regain his form."

He paused, then added, "A monster like Mozi treats everything he plays as training. Didn't you see his reaction speed in FPS games? It's even more terrifying than when he plays League of Legends." (End of Chapter)