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After a brief celebration, the traditional part of the competition begins – the handshake.

Su Mo led his team members toward BLG's battle station.

The BLG players had already stood up, their faces showing their disappointment, but they still greeted the victors with great grace.

Jiejie was the first to run over and gave BLG's jungler Weiwei a big hug: "You played well, bro, keep it up next season!"

“You guys are too awesome,” Weiwei said with a wry smile, punching him lightly. “Especially Mozi, he’s inhuman.”

Meiko and support Crisp also shook hands. As two of the top support players in the LPL, they have a mutual respect for each other.

When Su Mo walked up to the BLG team, the previously noisy conversations unconsciously quieted down.

He first went to top laner Bin.

The young top laner looked at Su Mo, his lips moved, and finally he said with some reluctance, "You are indeed very good."

Su Mo smiled, reached out, and gently patted his shoulder: "Keep it up."

Then, Su Mo walked up to Uzi.

Uzi's face no longer showed much disappointment. He looked at Su Mo with a complex expression, a mixture of emotion and relief.

“You’re still as strong as ever,” Uzi said, extending his hand. “Even stronger than I imagined. You just can’t seem to accept getting old!”

Su Mo smiled and said, "You played really well today, you've burned through your life."

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

After the handshake ceremony, the MVP award was unsurprisingly given to Su Mo.

When his ID and the official photo appeared on the big screen, the entire audience erupted in thunderous cheers once again.

Next up is the post-match interview segment.

In the center of the stage, a beautifully dressed figure had been waiting for some time. When the spotlight shone on her, even the audience, who were used to seeing beautiful women, couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

The person in charge of interviewing for this finals was none other than LPL's leading lady, host Xiaoyu.

Xiaoyu was clearly dressed up carefully today.

She wore a modified white cheongsam, embroidered with delicate auspicious clouds and dragon patterns in silver thread, which had both classical charm and modern fashion sense.

The well-fitting cut perfectly accentuated her shapely figure, while the slit design revealed a pair of straight and slender legs that gleamed like ivory under the lights.

Her long hair was styled into a gentle bun, with a few wisps of hair playfully hanging by her ears. Her face was adorned with delicate and elegant makeup, and her bright eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight when she saw Su Mo approaching.

Xiaoyu is undoubtedly the top female host in the LPL today, possessing both professional skills and good looks, and her suitors could stretch from the Huangpu River to France.

But in this world, this goddess in the hearts of countless fans is still single.

Holding a microphone, with a professional yet sincere smile on her face, she greeted Su Mo, who had just stepped off the MVP award stage.

"First of all, let's give another round of applause to EDG and Mo for winning the LPL Spring Split championship!" Xiaoyu's voice was clear, melodious, and highly infectious.

After the applause subsided, she handed the microphone to Su Mo and began with the first question: "Brother Mo, how do you feel now that you've lifted the Silver Dragon Cup again? Share your feelings with us."

Su Mo took the microphone, glanced at the sea of ​​people below the stage, thought for a moment, and said, "It's great, I'm very happy. Thank you all for your support."

As always, it was concise and to the point.

Xiaoyu, clearly used to his style, smiled and continued, "In today's decisive game, facing Uzi's signature Vayne, BLG also deployed the ultimate four-protect-one lineup. What were you thinking at that time? Why did you ultimately choose Tryndamere to counter him?"

This question reflects the sentiments of all the viewers.

Su Mo's gaze inadvertently swept over Uzi, who was tidying up his peripherals on the other side of the stage, and he said, "Actually, I didn't know what to play. I thought Tryndamere could withstand Uzi's attacks for at least five seconds, so I picked him. Otherwise, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to withstand his damage. Of course, the victory was mainly due to my teammates."

This witty remark immediately drew laughter from the audience.

She composed herself and posed her final question, a hint of playfulness in her voice: "So, after winning such an important championship, how does Brother Mozi plan to spend his upcoming vacation? I'm sure this is a question that countless fans, especially female fans, are very concerned about."

Upon hearing this, Su Mo unconsciously recalled the three smiling faces in the Sheshan villa.

A very subtle, yet incredibly gentle smile curved the corners of his lips.

He calmly addressed the camera:

"Go home and spend time with your family."

…………

When the entire EDG team returned backstage, they were greeted with cheers from the club staff.

Every now and then, the factory manager walked over, put his arm around Su Mo's shoulder, and said:

"Brother Mozi, don't rush off tonight! It's a victory celebration! My treat, the venue's all booked, and the whole team has to be there!"

"Understood." Su Mo nodded; he was familiar with the process.

"Oh, right," the factory manager added, as if remembering something, "you should invite Rita and the others too. They're all family, let's have a good time together. The girls are here with you, supporting you, they're practically heroes of EDG, they have to be there!"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

He glanced at the factory manager's sincere eyes and nodded:

"Row."

He took out his phone and sent a concise message in the small group of four.

Mo: "It's a celebration banquet, the factory manager is treating. I'll send you the address later."

The message was sent and received a reply almost instantly.

Rita: "Oh! The factory manager himself has spoken? We have to give him face! Let's get ready right away, I guarantee we'll outshine everyone! (sunglasses mischievous grin.jpg)"

Luo Xin: "Great! Finally, I can celebrate with everyone legitimately!"

Yu Shuang: "Please thank the factory manager for us."

……

Half an hour later, in a private room on the top floor of an elegant private restaurant on the Bund in Shanghai, the place was already bustling with activity.

On the huge round table, the team members were excitedly discussing the highlights of the game. Jiejie even gesticulated wildly, imitating Su Mo's final Barbarian King charge, which drew a burst of laughter.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and three beautiful figures walked in, led by a waiter.

The previously noisy private room fell silent for a moment, and everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Rita changed out of her formal attire from the commentary booth and into a stylish black dress that was both sexy and elegant.
Luo Xin, on the other hand, wore a sweet pink dress and looked as well-behaved as a girl next door.
Yu Shuang wore a beige Chanel suit, which perfectly highlighted her intellectual and mature temperament.

"Wow!" Jiejie was the first to exclaim. He stood up, winking and shouting in an exaggerated tone, "Welcome, my three sisters-in-law, to offer your guidance!"

That address of "sister-in-law" made the three women blush, but it also instantly brought them closer together. "You're such a smooth talker!" Rita rolled her eyes at him.

The factory manager stood up with a smile and personally pulled out a chair next to him: "Come, come, sit down. Don't be shy today, make yourself at home."

Abu also raised his teacup with a smile: "Welcome, welcome! Thank you all for your continued support of our Mozi, or rather, our entire EDG team!"

Yu Shuang responded generously, "Factory Manager, Manager Abu, you're too kind. We should be thanking you for taking such good care of him. We're happier than anyone else to see you win the championship."

After exchanging pleasantries, the three women took their seats.

They naturally sat on either side of Su Mo, surrounding him in the center.

The atmosphere of the banquet became even more lively because of their arrival.

Jiejie held up her wine glass and insisted on toasting each of the "sisters-in-law" in turn.

Although Viper and Scout's Chinese wasn't particularly fluent, they were still able to politely express their gratitude to the three women in broken Chinese.

The three women also blended perfectly into the group.

Yu Shuang's dignified and poised demeanor allowed her to communicate with Abu, the factory manager, and other management personnel with ease. Her words and actions were impeccable, showcasing her elegant style.

Rita Luo Xin's lively and cheerful personality quickly made her friends with young people like Jiejie and Meiko, and she contributed half of the laughter in the private room.

Su Mo didn't say much, just leaned back in his chair. To his left was fruit handed to him by Luo Xin, to his right was Rita's charming smile, and across from him was Yu Shuang's gentle gaze. In his ears were the cheerful laughter of his teammates.

After a few rounds of drinks, the factory manager stood up, holding his glass, and the once noisy private room gradually quieted down.

"Today, I won't say much else," the factory manager's voice was slightly slurred with alcohol, "This first toast is to our greatest contributor, Brother Mozi! Without you, there would be no EDG today!"

He drank it all in one gulp.

"The second glass," he refilled it, "a toast to everyone here! A toast to our players, our coaching staff, our employees! We are the champions!"

"The third toast!" His gaze fell on Rita and the other two women. "A toast to the three beauties as well! Thank you for taking care of our god, making him feel like a human being. Giving him flesh and blood, laughter and merriment. I'll drink this one, you can drink as you please!"

After three cups of wine, this veteran expressed his most sincere emotions.

The celebration banquet lasted until the early hours of the morning.

As everyone left the restaurant satisfied, the night breeze on the Huangpu River carried a slight chill, but it could not dispel the passion in everyone's hearts.

……

During the break after the Spring Tournament, Su Mo's life entered a near-perfect "retirement" mode.

The villa located in Sheshan, thanks to the "official announcement" at the celebration banquet, has become the "second base" recognized by the EDG team members.

Jiejie and Meiko, in particular, became regulars here, always finding various excuses to come and have fun.

"Sister Shuang! I'm hungry! What kind of soup did you make today? I can smell the aroma from the base!" This is Jiejie's most common opening line.

At this time, Yu Shuang, who was busy in the kitchen, would say: "I know, I knew you would come. The pork rib soup will be ready soon."

Rita would tease them, saying, "Two internet addicts, all they do is play games and eat, no wonder they can't find girlfriends."

Luo Xin would bring a plate of freshly washed fruit, place it on the coffee table, and then sit back down next to Su Mo to watch anime with him or watch him play a single-player game that no one could understand.

Su Mo, on the other hand, took the spirit of slacking off to the extreme.

He sleeps until he naturally wakes up every day.

This semi-public cohabitation seems unbelievable to outsiders, but within this small circle, it is incredibly harmonious.

With his unparalleled strength and status, Su Mo built a most solid and comfortable utopia for himself and for the women he loved.

Here, there is no outside noise or pressure from public opinion.

Only the glory of being a champion and happiness within reach.

The glory of winning the Spring Split championship gradually fades into the background of life amidst the leisurely days.

With the holiday halfway over, the weather in Shanghai is getting hotter and hotter.

The huge outdoor swimming pool at Sheshan Villa has finally come in handy.

On a lazy afternoon, sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled shadows on the gleaming marble floor.

Su Mo, wearing beach shorts and shirtless, leaned against a lounge chair by the pool, idly scrolling through his phone, looking at some travel guides, preparing to take a few of his younger sisters out for some fun.

Under the parasol beside them, Rita and Luo Xin were chatting away.

"Let's go to an island! Sunshine! Beach! Bikinis!" Rita, wearing a fiery red bikini that accentuated her already stunning figure, excitedly suggested as she applied sunscreen to her long, fair legs.

"Isn't it too sunny on the island?" Luo Xin seemed a little hesitant. She was wearing a relatively conservative light blue swimsuit and curled up on another deck chair like a shy little rabbit. "I would prefer to go to a place like Switzerland with snow-capped mountains and lakes, where it feels cooler."

Yu Shuang listened to their discussion and laughed, "You two shouldn't argue anymore. In the end, he'll listen to you anyway."

Upon hearing this, Rita and Luo Xin immediately turned their attention to Su Mo, flanking him from both sides.

"Brother Mozi~ Where do you want to go?" Luo Xin gently shook his arm, her voice soft and sweet.

"You promised to take us out to play, so you can't go back on your word!" Rita pushed Luo Xin aside and leaned half her body on Su Mo, speaking in a coquettish yet threatening tone.

With a soft, warm body in his arms, Su Mo felt the amazing elasticity and smoothness of her skin, and helplessly put down his phone: "Alright, alright, stop shaking it. Let me think, how about going to Northern Europe, Iceland or Norway? It's the perfect season now, the weather is cool, and we can see fjords and stuff."

"Wow! Great!" Rita and Luo Xin cheered immediately.

Yu Shuang nodded in agreement: "That's a good idea. I'll do some planning and prepare the supplies."

Just as this small family meeting reached an agreement and the atmosphere was peaceful, Su Mo's phone, which was on the table, suddenly vibrated and lit up.

Su Mo picked it up with some confusion and found that it was a message sent by Xiao Yu.

He and Xiaoyu had been friends for a long time, but they had hardly ever chatted.

This sudden message made Su Mo wonder if she wanted to borrow money from him.

However, after taking a look, he breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as it's not about borrowing money, that's fine.

Xiaoyu: "Brother Mozi, I apologize for bothering you~ It's like this, I'm currently preparing a new personal program about the daily lives of e-sports players and their stories off the field. I heard... you have a very beautiful manor in Sheshan, so... I was wondering if there would be an opportunity to visit it, or perhaps do a simple private interview?"

The moment this news broke, the atmosphere by the pool became somewhat awkward.

Before Su Mo could speak, Rita, who had been peeking with her little head, had already darkened her expression.

"A visit? An interview?" She scoffed. "I think it's like a weasel paying respects to a chicken—she's up to no good! Everyone knows Xiaoyu has high standards; suitors line up from Pudong to Hongqiao, but she hasn't taken a liking to a single one. Now she's coming to see you, and she even wants to come to our house? What does she want?"

Luo Xin muttered softly, "Does she like you too? On the day of the finals, when she interviewed you, her eyes were practically sparkling..." (End of Chapter)