SEC Chapter 46 A Perfect Match!
Chapter 46 A Perfect Match!
Six days later.
November 23, Jönköping, Sweden.
early morning.
The lazy morning light of Scandinavia shone through the hotel's heavy glass floor-to-ceiling windows onto Bai Dao's size 44 foot, which had accidentally kicked out of bed.
As if sensing something, Bai Dao's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.
He lay in bed for a while before sitting up.
According to experts, a seemingly lazy but actually very healthy habit is:
When you wake up, don't jump up immediately like a zombie. Instead, wait a moment and give your body a chance to slowly restart.
It can effectively prevent misfires caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain when playing CS.
With his hands outstretched and a cracking sound from his bones, Bai Dao stretched out his arms and yawned.
Bashi!
Since entering the dream training space every night, he can clearly feel that his condition is much better than usual.
The longer you stay inside, the better your mental state will be during the day.
Jet lag wasn't as difficult for him as it was for his teammates.
Thinking about it this way, it seems that I won't need to spend an extra five rating points every day to buy baby energy potions anymore.
Using the evaluation index to increase training time seems to be a more cost-effective option.
What surprised Bai Dao was that there was no such thing as a mouse and keyboard in the dream space.
He controls the characters entirely through his consciousness.
But after waking up, he could clearly feel that he was more comfortable controlling the character with the mouse and keyboard.
Gradually, it shifts towards the perspective of a child who can effortlessly capture the essence of a master.
It was precisely this advantage that made him accept the disappointment of not being able to trigger the [Flow] passive talent.
Swish!
Bai Dao threw back the covers, walked to the window, and pulled open the blue curtains.
What comes into view is the minimalist Nordic streetscape of Jönköping.
The buildings are a mix of gray and white, with pointed roofs, a lake covered in ice in the distance, and Swedish foreigners wrapped in colorful down jackets on the streets under a light snowfall.
Of course, there were also three red figures having a snowball fight downstairs.
Although Bai Dao is from the south, he doesn't have the same obsession with snow as his teammates.
It seems like I can't resist going out to play in the snow whenever I see it.
He just watched quietly.
Jönköping is a city with a story.
The first Major was held here.
It can be said to be the place where dreams begin.
According to unofficial historical records, the venue for the first Major in 13 was rudimentary. It was not only cold, but there were also no professional gaming chairs, and the commentators didn't even have microphones. The players were all wrapped in thick cotton-padded coats while playing the game.
Of course, conditions are much better now, and this situation will no longer occur.
Speaking of Yenköping, Bai Dao first learned about this place because of one person—Cadian!
Idea Bro, time it right!
This is a man with a story.
In an interview, he recalled with slightly red eyes that the first time he came to Jönköping to play a match, he took a very long train ride and it was a difficult journey.
Therefore, the "Idea Guy" is also jokingly called the "Jönköping Train King".
Idea Guy has many legendary moments, the most well-known being P2501v4 and... being backstabbed by the snake rat!
It happened to be exactly one month before and after the point in time he was in.
Bai Dao shook his head, pulling his wandering thoughts back.
The ESL Atlanta 2023 Asia Closed Qualifier concluded successfully a few days ago, and TyLoo unsurprisingly secured their ticket to the main event in Atlanta, USA.
But that was just the appetizer!
Three days after finishing the ESL s46 Asia-Pacific group stage, the whole team quickly flew to Jönköping, Sweden.
All for the upcoming highlight, the ESL Challenger Cup, Jönköping!
The focus of this competition isn't the mere $50,000 prize money for the champion, but rather the ticket.
Quarterfinals!
Only by winning the championship can one compete for a spot in the EPL s19 S-level tournament.
It is a top-tier tournament in 24, on par with IEM Cologne and Katowice, second only to the official Valve Major.
FaZe, Vitality, NaVi, MOUZ, G2 and many other top global teams will be participating!
If you have a dream, then come for it!
Every entry spot in this level of competition is extremely precious to Tianlu Mi at present.
Why is CNCS unable to produce any results?
Because they've been stuck in the Asian cesspool for so long, they can't even get training matches with top European teams.
Tactical system out of sync!
In contrast, neighboring Mongolia struggled out of its quagmire, went abroad to play offline, and repeatedly fought tooth and nail against strong European teams.
As you practice, your system will take shape, and you'll achieve results.
buzz-
The phone on the bedside table suddenly vibrated, interrupting Bai Dao's thoughts.
Upon picking it up, I saw it was a WeChat video invitation.
Caller: Bai Jiangyue.
Press the answer button.
The screen showed my younger sister's pretty face, which was cool yet shrewd.
At this moment, Bai Jiangyue was sitting in a room decorated like an e-sports room.
A lightning cloud formation at the top, a white ocean-view-themed computer case, a gaming desk with colorful LED strips, and a series of peripherals displayed on a pegboard on the wall.
The protagonist, Bai Jiangyue, is dressed in white and wearing a pair of pink and white cat-ear headphones.
It's completely out of character for her!
The white-collar worker frowned upon seeing this.
"Hey bro, how's the lighting? Is the microphone too noisy?"
Bai Jiangyue leaned closer to the two screens, one main and one secondary, skillfully adjusting the parameters of OBS (the streaming software) while asking a question in a professional manner.
"Perfect! The lighting, the filters, the sound card... it's so much better than when I used to stream on my crappy laptop in my dorm room."
Looking at the newly promoted livestreamer on his phone, Bai Dao couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including nostalgia and reflection).
This really proves the old saying:
We didn't have the same conditions you have back then...
This feeling was just as shocking as when he saw that he could scan and print out wrong questions with one click!
Of course, having his sister participate in the live stream was a decision made after careful consideration by Bai Dao.
Since he started focusing all his energy on the competition, the Douyin account 【Beer Kun】, which had finally gained popularity, is now facing an awkward situation.
He's currently very popular, but the amount of traffic from his own live streams isn't even enough to significantly improve his "mentality value."
The few days after I turned professional were incredibly eventful; my matches were under the spotlight across the entire internet, and my mentality improved dramatically, going from 79-90 to 85-90.
Yes, that's right, it didn't surge to 90 or even 100.
This speed is now extremely slow compared to the beginning.
Each subsequent improvement in your smile will require even more experience.
Moreover, seeing that the upper limit was firmly locked at 90, Bai Dao already had a premonition.
Further improvements after reaching level 90 may require some additional conditions.
Even so, he absolutely could not give up this account!
Because this account can bring him a continuous stream of income in the future, improving his family's living standards!
Coincidentally, Bai Jiangyue was studying media, and she had a group assignment on new media operations during her semester.
The brother and sister hit it off immediately!
Bai Dao provides the account and first-person perspective broadcasting rights, while Bai Jiangyue is responsible for appearing on camera as the official second-channel broadcast commentator.
As it turns out, Bai Jiangyue truly deserves to be called a top student in the media studies department.
In just a few days, I have already learned the basics of live streaming.
They've even made extensive preparations for tomorrow's match premiere!
In order to interact with the diverse group of viewers in the live stream, he memorized all the famous CS memes, such as "Flying Pig," "Desert Eagle with Backs," "Soft-legged Shrimp," and "Snake and Rat Backstab," by heart.
"Okay, as long as the equipment is working properly, the broadcast starts tomorrow, so don't be nervous."
Bai Dao smiled and offered a word of comfort.
You should worry more about yourself.
Bai Jiangyue rolled her eyes and glanced at the time in the lower right corner of the computer screen:
"Sweden is seven hours behind China. It's 2 PM here now, and tomorrow at 5 PM, which is 10 AM for you tomorrow morning."
"Domestic fans are just getting off work or school! The traffic is pretty good. But if you don't perform well tomorrow, you won't be able to handle the overwhelming traffic!"
Bai Jiangyue waved her small fist, her big eyes sparkling:
"I just hope you can blow that foreigner's head off tomorrow! And I'll be arguing with the viewers in the chat to create some entertainment! Let's team up, brother and sister, and make our business bigger and stronger, achieving even greater glory!"
"..."
Looking at his sister, who was overly excited, Bai Dao was increasingly confused.
Originally, he only wanted to broaden Huang Mao's understanding of the world and prevent him from being easily deceived by Huang Mao's few barbecue meals.
But now... the wind has shifted a bit.
To go from one extreme to another.
"Well, making money is one thing," Bai Dao reminded him somewhat worriedly.
"If any of those 'shrimp-headed' guys call you 'wife' or make suggestive advances in the chat during tomorrow's livestream, have the moderators permanently ban them!"
Bai Dao has one attitude towards other men's wives, and another attitude towards his own sister.
Yes, that's how double standards they are!
Sigh, I can't explain this to you people who don't have younger sisters!
"Don't worry, my roommate's big knife has been itching for a long time."
As he listened to the other person's words, Bai Dao's sense of unease grew stronger.
We can only hope that things will gradually return to normal over time.
"Bye! Off to training, good luck tomorrow!"
Watching the three figures in red disappear downstairs, Bai Dao hung up the phone.