CS: You are only 16 years old, and you want me to make a comeback?

Chapter 328 The Joys and Sorrows of the Major
The Rio Major Challenger Series is in full swing.

As members of the Legends group, the Falcons focused more on training and watching matches, striving to learn from the Challenger group teams.

In his spare time from his busy training, Jiang Yang would occasionally go live to commentate on one or two matches and chat with viewers in the live stream to relieve stress.

In the days since the start of the Challenger Group competition, there has been a point of frequent discussion in Jiang Yang's live stream: "Will Young's homework pass?"

Jiang Yang released his assignment before the challenger group started, and made a series of very casual analysis and choices, which seemed like random selections. This made the players who intended to copy his assignment give up.

Later, he made a bet with NIKO, which attracted the attention of his fans.

Many people want to see Jiang Yang get his comeuppance in the end.

As the Challenger Group matches progressed day by day, various upsets and headlines like "My 0-3 is beating my 3-0" emerged.

But when they looked back at Jiang Yang's homework, they found that something was wrong.

Because all the scenarios Jiang Yang analyzed have come true, there are still no mistakes in his homework.

Inside Jiang Yang's live stream room.

The title of the live stream was: "Watch the entire BNE3-0 process".

A new viewer clicked into the live stream and asked curiously: "Has BNE finished playing? How come they're already 3-0?"

However, no one answered him at that moment, because the live stream had turned into a color war.

Go Red!

Go Black Team!

[Green Dragon, please do something! Save my homework!!!]

[Thinking about how they'd be overwhelmed with homework and copying Young, now they're laughing all the way to the bank! BNE will crush them!]

Today marks the start of the third round for the Challenger Group, and it's entered the bloodiest day yet.

For netizens, this day was also extremely bloody, because the matches on this day began to affect the outcome of the game.

In the video, BNE has already won the first map, and the score for the second map, Mirage, has reached 15:5.

"The match has reached match point. BNE is leading Green Dragons by 10 match points. Is there any chance for Green Dragons to turn the tide?" Jiang Yang commented in the live broadcast room.

NIKO kept shaking his head. He could see clearly that the green dragon was completely stunned by BNE's shooting skills. This kind of ranked playstyle, once it finds its rhythm, is quite terrifying.

Just as Jiang Yang said, BNE's simplest tactics are also the most difficult to counter. As long as your marksmanship is good enough, you can easily overcome anything.

"With insufficient resources, the Green Dragons opted to heavily defend B site and push forward. BNE, on the other hand, had a strong mid-lane control and had already received information, and they took out the Green Dragons' CTs who were pushing forward."

"Are we still going to fight A? If we still want to fight A, then we'll just have to go toe-to-toe with them, but the problem is that the Green Dragons really can't out-gun them!"

"The two sides kept exchanging numbers, eventually entering a 2v1 situation for BNE, but even with 2v1, they didn't switch positions after confirming their positions, they were just looking for you to shoot."

Jiang Yang commented, "The last CT tried to find an angle in the jungle, but could he get it right? No, he couldn't. Let's congratulate BNE on advancing to the Legends Group with a score of 3-0!"

At the moment of victory, the entire BNE team shouted at the top of their lungs from the players' seats, and the group was so excited that they could hardly contain themselves.

As the official host of the Major and also the current manager of BNE, he excitedly rushed up to hug them the moment the match ended.

"They really advanced with a 3-0 victory?" NIKO looked at the BNE members embracing excitedly on the screen and felt that the world was a bit crazy.

Although Majors are synonymous with dark horses and upsets, the BNE team is really just a pure internet cafe team.

No one pays them a salary, no one prepares their schedules, and they even have to pay for most of their training facilities themselves. I heard they even paid for their own plane tickets to Rio.

And so, fueled by sheer passion, they stormed into the Major Legends Group, achieving a crushing 3-0 victory.

Even with the issue of the divination, the result still shocked him.

This makes the G2 roadside look even more prominent.

At the moment the match ended, Banks, who wears many hats, picked up the microphone and began interviewing BNE's older brother, RigoN.

"You've successfully advanced to the Legends Group with a score of 3-0, rigoN, what are your thoughts now?" Banks directly interviewed one of his own.

RigoN, with a victorious smile, said, "I have to thank those who supported us, and thank my teammates for their outstanding performance..."

He suddenly remembered something and said, "I also have to thank Young."

NIKO turned to look at Jiang Yang: "What, is this some kind of business for you?"

Jiang Yang shrugged, indicating that it was none of his business, since he himself was quite surprised.

Driven by curiosity, they continued watching the live stream.

As the professional host for the Major, Banks also asked the question that netizens were curious about: "Why should we thank Young?"

rigoN replied, "You know, before the Major, we were struggling in some second-tier tournaments and winning RMR was a tough one."

“But a few days ago, Young kept affirming us in the live stream, believing that we definitely had the strength to advance, and even to win 3-0.”

rigoN recalled his thoughts at the time: "You know, young is a very good player. After thinking about it, I felt that his judgment was correct, so I naturally re-evaluated my own strength, and I became more confident in the game..."

Before rigoN could say anything more, BNE's other teammates rushed to his side, surrounding him and shouting excitedly. The interview was forced to stop, and they entered into the most primal celebration.

……

In Jiang Yang's live broadcast room.

Upon hearing rigoN's answer, the group was stunned.

[So Young indirectly contributed to BNE's 3-0 victory?]

Young's understanding of horror games was so profound that even his words inspired BNE.

[Could Young possibly become a psychological counselor and counsel my child? (crying)]

[Didn't rigoN think young was joking at the time?]

If I were RigoN, I'd be confident too. It's like when Faker says in an interview that a player from a certain team is playing very well—who wouldn't get cocky?

Young is really good at coaxing children. Now NIKO seems to be smiling happily every day and is immune to the comments from haters.

[The biggest hater is right next to us; the community's comments are still too weak in attack.]

【…】

Hearing rigoN's interview answers, Jiang Yang was quite happy, because he gradually felt the change in his status within the industry.

He used to be considered just a child prodigy in the industry, but now he has a more mature and serious image.

Similarly, they were all happy for BNE's advancement.

The BNE team embodies the spirit of the older generation of CS players. Even without sponsorship and having to handle various miscellaneous matters on their own, they still dedicate themselves to CS.

Jiang Yang, who also has an immense passion for CS:GO, could not possibly dislike such a team.

“Look at you, everyone else trusts me so much, but you question my ideas every day,” Jiang Yang said to NIKO. “You’re not like a teammate at all.”

NIKO stared intently: "Is this your reason for naming the butterfly knife 'Front-facing Desert Eagle'?"

Jiang Yang explained, "You're the one who helped me with this surgery, so I have to put your name on it. As for why it's a frontal Desert Eagle, aren't you the best frontal Desert Eagle user in the world?"

“That’s true.” NIKO nodded subconsciously.

Then Jiang Yang added, "As for why it's not the back... don't ask."

NIKO instantly grabbed Jiang Yang by the back of the neck, "You never stop badmouthing me!"

Jiang Yang said, "We made a bet before, and BNE is now 3-0. You'd better buy me 30 keys right away."

"Give me half the money for that butterfly knife first."

"Buy me 30 keys first..."

Listening to the argument between the two elementary school students in the room, Huxi turned around and exchanged glances with his two teammates, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

This kind of playful bickering is commonplace at Falcon.

They also discovered that Jiang Yang and NIKO had a really good relationship; despite their age difference, the two always managed to chat and connect.

This playful banter is a unique way for them to get along.

Conversely, the more reserved JKS and the gentle-natured device spent more time chatting together.

If breathing is the primary control mechanism, then it's fine.

He can get along well with the other members of the team.

The team is currently in a harmonious communication environment, and there haven't been any significant problems during the matches.

Outside of competitions, with Jiang Yang, a training fanatic, here, the training intensity is even higher since they came to Falcon, but the harmonious atmosphere prevents them from getting too tired.

Recalling Jiang Yang's incredibly confident remarks during the interview, even my fatigue seemed to vanish, and I could finally watch another match replay. ...

After joking around with NIKO for a while, Jiang Yang started collecting virtual currency in the live stream and commentating on the match.

With the 2-0 group matches just finished, he turned his attention to RA's performance in the 0-2 group.

Unlike Jiang Yang, who hoped RA could break his strategy with their strength, Jiang Yang actually hoped that RA could go further in this Major.

However, his understanding of the challenger teams' strength was much stronger than he had imagined.

RA ultimately failed to win a single match in the Challengers Group.

Jiang Yang could see that RA had gone all out in the end. They had used up all the tactics they could, and in the end, they even started to fight against Asian teams without any scruples.

Unfortunately, their core strength was ultimately lacking.

That evening, Jiang Yang was buying snacks at the convenience store near the entrance when he was spotted by the RA group, who were smoking.

"Can we take a photo together, Yang Shen?" Kaze, a China expert, took the initiative to ask.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I was planning to take a group photo with you guys," Jiang Yang said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the rest of RA immediately gathered around. Right in front of them was the strongest player in CNCS and also the strongest player in Asia.

Having successfully bumped into Jiang Yang, they felt a sense of accomplishment, like they had just met their idol.

Jiang Yang, who is usually very outgoing, was surrounded by people in this group photo. He just obediently put his hands together and let them hang down naturally, just like a student being scolded by a teacher.

This contrast made 259 burst out laughing.

But the thought of being eliminated from the Major made 259's smile vanish again.

Seeing this, Jiang Yang said, "Actually, we played quite well in today's BO3, but we got a little impatient at the end. We guys lack some experience in big tournaments."

Hamburger sighed: "We still lost in the end. It's good that the challengers team managed to take one map!"

Looking at Jiang Yang, who was smiling calmly in front of him, he felt a sense of anticipation.

The CNCS environment has improved a lot in the last two years.

Jiang Yang's successful victory at the Antwerp Major has significantly improved the survival environment for CNCS teams, attracting more sponsors and even raising their salaries.

At this time last year, Hamburg didn't have high expectations for achieving results in the top-level competitions. They just hoped to gradually break through their own limitations and push their results up little by little.

But Jiang Yang's experience truly inspired them.

As a rising star in CNCS, Jiang Yang successfully won the highest award in CSGO. Being a young man, he naturally didn't think he was lacking in anything.

So for the past six months, they have been working incredibly hard, training like crazy since the Antwerp Major.

They finally made a name for themselves at this Rio Major, successfully breaking through from the Asian RMR to enter the Major's Challenger Stage.

Reaching the Challenger Group stage means you've earned your own sticker, bringing you one step closer to your dream.

After receiving the stickers, they had basically achieved their goal for the Rio Major, but deep down they still wanted to go further.

What if?
But in reality, there are no "what ifs." When you enter the Challenger Group and fight against European teams, the feeling is completely different.

Hamburger didn't feel there was a significant difference in marksmanship; the main issues were in the details, which he couldn't quite pinpoint.

"Take your time. It's good to see yourself improve," Jiang Yang said reassuringly.

At this moment, 259 stirred up trouble from the sidelines, elbowing Xiao Ju: "You're both young, so why is there such a big difference?"

Xiao Ju rolled his eyes. His ID was jamyoung, and he had carried the Major enough that he could definitely be considered RA's young.

Unfortunately, they were lacking in the details, and ultimately lost too many rounds they shouldn't have lost, which resulted in them failing to win a single map in the Challenger Group stage.

He jokingly said to Jiang Yang, "This is the area between fans and idols. Young, I'm your fan."

Jiang Yang immediately replied, "No, no, no, with all that buff, are you planning to beat me up next time we face off? I'm not taking this bait."

Everyone in RA burst into laughter.

Xiao Ju smiled too, feeling greatly inspired by Jiang Yang this year.

In recent years, the gap between domestic and foreign CS (Computer Science) has gradually widened.

Ju Jingyi is a well-known prodigy in China. He worked hard before, but his level of effort was only compared with other contestants in China.

But after Jiang Yang suddenly emerged and went to Europe to find a team and achieve results, he was able to achieve great success.

As the number one player in CNCS, Jiang Yang will naturally attract the attention of the other players.

Netizens outside joked that Jiang Yang was addicted to the internet.

But for Ju Jingyi, it's a different story when a contestant is younger, more talented, and has better results than you.

When one of these three buffs is someone who works harder than him, Xiao Ju really can't take it anymore.

Talent and age are not comparable; they depend entirely on one's birth.

Results are something you have to earn yourself.

But in terms of effort.

Even if he didn't work as hard as Jiang Yang, he trained at least a few hours more every day after Jiang Yang won the Cato Championship.

So he wasn't just talking nonsense.

"A sticker, a map, a best-of-three series..." Xiao Ju sighed, "This goal is still a long way off."

Jiang Yang said, "You played really well. I can clearly see the improvement. Your discipline is much stronger than before, but you lack some confidence."

He thought for a moment and said, "We'll have a training camp in Europe later. Let's figure out how to build a system. Once you've built the system and adapted for a while, you should be able to go further."

He actually has a pretty good opinion of the RA group.

The main reason is that 259's command is really quite good. He has a bit of the CN breathing style. Although the frontal firepower is also poor, the tactics he calls out and the preparation for the match point are quite good.

The other players are also gunners, but they mainly lack experience in major tournaments and the details of first-team matches. After all, tournaments and ranked matches are two different games.

Making subtle adjustments to suit different teams and their different playing styles is an art in itself.

The team still suffers from the common CNCS problem: poor anti-eco ability. They often play rather abstractly during the opponent's eco rounds or when the opponent uses a half-armor Desert Eagle.

Hearing Jiang Yang say that, 259's sadness seemed to lessen a bit. "Then let's work hard in the second half of the year."

We also discussed the issue of RA retention.

"The tournament organizers will take back the training room tomorrow, but at least they bought us plane tickets. However, we don't plan to go back tomorrow," 259 said. "Everyone has been training quite hard lately, so we're going to enjoy the atmosphere of the Major and go back after the finals."

As professional players, they certainly have the money to stay in a hotel.

259 then looked at Jiang Yang and said, "You guys in the Legends group better play well. Don't wait until we go offline to cheer you on and find that Falcon is nowhere to be found."

"Absolutely not," Jiang Yang said confidently. "Although there is some pressure in the Legendary Group, we have been working hard to prepare these days, so you can rest assured."

Kaze leaned closer and said, "We really need to fight hard. Your previous comments were a bit sensitive. Now a lot of viewers are waiting to see a good show."

Breath's statement, "Even if I don't kill anyone, my team can keep winning," sparked heated discussions in the community.

This is actually quite normal. CSGO is a pure FPS game, and the importance of gun skills in this game is self-evident. However, Breathing made a "outrageous" statement that he could win the game without killing anyone. This statement is really too outrageous for netizens at this moment.

Therefore, many viewers on the forum are planning to wait for the Legends group to start so they can see Falcon's performance.

Jiang Yang simply smiled at this: "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. He has the confidence to say that."

He didn't tell the RA members that his state of mind was simply the confidence he had when he breathed.

"It's good that you're confident," Kaze wished. "I hope everything goes well for your Legends team."

"Definitely!" Jiang Yang said and started walking upstairs, leaving the RA members smoking at the door.

Watching Jiang Yang's departing figure, Hamburger said with a worried expression, "When do you think Young will call me?"

Recently, the meme "young's phone call" has become very popular because of NIKO's answer.

Hamburger was also fantasizing about sitting at home when he suddenly received a call from Jiang Yang asking him to join his team.

Xiao Ju slapped his head away, saying, "You even forgot to ask for his WeChat. You're lacking material even in your dreams."

"Damn, how could I forget something so important?" Hamburger suddenly remembered.

Xiao Ju then gave a sly smile and showed Hamburger the WeChat chat window on his phone: "Hehe, luckily I didn't forget..."

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(End of this chapter)