A reporter asked, “Captain Park, what do you think about the strength of the Chinese team's captain, LI Cangyu?”

Park Joonseo thought about it before replying, “Li Cangyu is a very admirable player . I've heard his story and it isn't easy to persist for so many years . His personal level and commanding ability are first-cla.s.s . ”

Backstage, the brainless fan Cheng Wei watched the interview and immediately nodded in agreement . “Park Joonseo has a bit of vision . He knows how amazing our Cat G.o.d is?”

Ling Xuefeng gently wrapped an arm around Li Cangyu's shoulder . “It is difficult to gain the recognition of an opponent . ”

Li Cangyu smiled at him . “Yes . ”

In fact, he didn't care about other people's evaluations . He had received all types of criticisms when he first left Miracle and then when he returned . He wouldn't be able to persist if he cared too much about other people's opinions .

However, Park Joonseo was one of the world's top three summoners . Li Cangyu's mood was clear after being acknowledged by such a strong opponent . It was as clear as the sun being revealed after a storm .

On the other hand, Park Joonseo could barely maintain the smile on his face .

Many reporters from South Korea asked sharp questions in a rude and harsh tone .

After all, South Korean often won against China in other e-sports compet.i.tions . They couldn't accept that in the first Miracle World Compet.i.tion, South Korea actually lost to China .

The reporters' questions smashed the captain and vice-captain one after another . Vice-Captain Kim Yoonhee was a female player but her character was very straightforward . She was impatient with the reporters and her expression quickly sank . Park Joonseo still maintained his smile . He was obviously used to putting on a disguise in front of the reporters .

Li Cangyu suddenly felt sympathy for the two people .

If the Chinese team had lost, perhaps he and Ling Xuefeng would be the ones facing the reporters' bombardment?

He looked over at Ling Xuefeng and met his eyes . Ling Xuefeng seemed to have guessed Li Cangyu's thoughts and his hand on Li Cangyu's shoulder tightened slightly like silent support .

***

The Chinese team brought more people to the interview . In addition to Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng, there were several other G.o.ds who played an important role in today's compet.i.tion, Tan s.h.i.+tian, Su Guangmo, Lou Wushuang and Jiang Xu .

Li Cangyu brought all these people in order to give the reporters a chance for a comprehensive interview before the finals .

The domestic reporters were so excited that they immediately rushed to ask questions .

“Captain Tan, were you under a lot of pressure when you lost today's first game?”

“To tell you the truth?” Tan s.h.i.+tian smiled and glanced at Li Cangyu . “Cat G.o.d had me open the match but I didn't feel too much psychological pressure . It is because I knew there were many great G.o.ds behind me and had confidence in them . ”

“We saw you comforting Vice-Captain Cheng after the first game . How is he feeling now?”

“Cheng Wei is a single-celled animal . His emotions come and go quickly . ” Tan s.h.i.+tian's smile became gentler as he talked about Cheng Wei . “Once the first game was lost, his face fell like the sky . The moment the second game was won, he immediately came alive again . He had completely forgotten about the first game by the time the fourth game arrived . ”

Everyone, “…”

Then Cheng Wei's memory was less than 10 minutes?

Cheng Wei was watching the live broadcast and was unconvinced . “Can Tan s.h.i.+tian stop blackening me in every interview?”

The Time team's Lu Xiao whispered, “Is he blackening you? He keeps spoiling you . ”

Cheng Wei looked at him with confusion . “Lu Xiao, what are you whispering about?”

Lu Xiao immediately waved his hand . “Nothing! Hahaha, I am reviewing this game!”

Cheng Wei ignored him and continued to watch the screen .

In today's 3:1 match, the lost game was directed by Tan s.h.i.+tian but he didn't seem to mind at all . In the interview, he was outspoken about the losing game and very graceful . His face was handsome, especially the enlarged version on the big screen . He was handsome and had an affable smile .

Cheng Wei didn't realize that his gaze had been on someone's face for more than 10 seconds without moving away .

“Losing one or two games doesn't really matter . We can learn from the lost games and find out what we're missing . In fact, I lost the game I commanded today but I gained a lot from it . I believe that Cat G.o.d used this system to show you the strength of the new generation in the Chinese Miracle League . ” Tan s.h.i.+tian answered with a smile . “Xiao Han, Zhuo Hang and Qin Mo are the future of our Miracle League . ”

These words were endorsed by Li Cangyu . “Captain Tan is excellent . The lineup of the first game was based on temptation . My style is different from Captain Park and is more suitable for a steady play . Thus, I didn't send the strongest lineup in the first game . Captain Tan took some newcomers and got a score of 9:10 . This is already great . If this lineup appears next year, I believe there will be a different ending!”

These words received warm applause from the reporters .

It could be seen that Li Cangyu's eyes weren't only on the World Compet.i.tion but on the future of the Miracle League .

Xiao Han, Qin Mo and Zhuo Hang were players less than 18 years old . One day, they would become the pillars of the Miracle League and the national team would depend on them . Thus, it was a reasonable choice to give them more opportunities in the First World Compet.i.tion .

After interviewing Tan s.h.i.+tian, a reporter asked Su Guangmo a question . “Captain Su didn't personally direct any of today's games but partic.i.p.ated in a team battle as Cat G.o.d's teammate . Do you want to be a commander in the finals?”

“It depends on the captain's arrangement . ” Su Guangmo readily smiled . “The goal of all our national team's players is the same . The commander doesn't matter as long as we can win!”

“Captain Lou played beautifully in today's underwater a.s.sa.s.sination and your cooperation with Vice-Captain Zhang has become more tacit . Many foreign reporters have given you the nickname of 'Cold Killer' . What do you think about this nickname?” The reporter s.h.i.+fted the question to Lou Wushuang .

“Well, it's good . ” Lou Wushuang replied while pus.h.i.+ng up his gla.s.ses .

“…” Interviewing the cold king was a very difficult matter . The reporter was choked up for a while before asking, “What does Captain Lou want to say to the domestic audience?”

“See you in the finals . ” Lou Wushuang replied in a calm tone that didn't fluctuate .

“…” The reporters decided to give up on interviewing him and turned to Jiang Xu . “Captain Jiang and Zhuo Hang are partners from different teams . Based on today's semi-finals, your cooperation is excellent . Was it hard during the training to form a partners.h.i.+p with a newcomer?”

“Fortunately, Zhuo Hang and I spent a lot of time in the arena on our side accounts . I don't feel that it is tiring and it is instead very interesting . The two of us might come from different teams but there is no sense of estrangement . This is because Zhuo Hang's level is very high and he immediately understands anything I say . ” Jiang Xu's tone was full of admiration for Zhuo Hang .

Backstage, Zhuo Hang immediately took out his phone and sent a message . [Senior praised me . ]

Li Xiaojiang quickly replied: [I'm watching the live broadcast . ]

Zhuo Hang: [You must come watch the finals, you hear me?]

[Yes, I'll come and cheer for you!]

Zhuo Hang put away his phone with a hint of a smile on his face . He didn't know if he would have a chance to play in the finals but Li Xiaojiang was his fixed partner . They should be in the same arena to witness it .

***

The reporters took turns interviewing and Ling Xuefeng received many questions, which was enough to show the popularity of Captain Ling .

He replied in a very serious tone . The questions he didn't like then he would directly skip . The reporters were used to this man's tough style and naturally didn't dare keep asking .

A reporter suddenly asked boldly, “Captain Ling, there is something I have always been curious about . In the World Compet.i.tion so far, the commander is often changed depending on the lineup of the group battle . However, we have never seen you appear with Cat G.o.d in the same team battle . If you one day appear in the same battle as Cat G.o.d, who will be the commander?”

The question stunned many journalists and viewers .

Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng were the captain and vice-captain of the national team . As long as one of them played, the hearts of the audience members were particularly solid . Thus, almost everyone ignored this question . What if both of them played at the same time? What type of image would appear?

The reporter's question ignited the curiosity of the crowd .

Another reporter stood up and asked, “Why don't we have Cat G.o.d answer this question?”

Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng glanced at each other before replying simultaneously, “He will command . ”

Everyone, “…”

Then who the h.e.l.l would command?

They didn't expect the connection to be to this degree . Ling Xuefeng gave a rare smile to the camera and said, “We usually discuss tactical issues and will negotiate to resolve any disagreements . ”

Li Cangyu nodded and continued, “However, a game is different . The situation on the field changes rapidly and the opponent won't give us the opportunity to discuss it slowly . If there is one day where both of us appears in the group battle, one person must be the commander and the other person must absolutely obey orders . ”

Ling Xuefeng spoke decisively, “If there are differences on the field, I will listen to him because I believe in him . ”

Li Cangyu, “…”

This simple sentence moved Li Cangyu's heart . To have a person who knew him, trusted him, supported him and was willing to join hands with him was G.o.d's greatest gift to him .

The reporter asked excitedly, “Then the last commander will be Cat G.o.d?”

Li Cangyu was no longer polite and smiled . “We don't have to worry too much about this matter . IN fact, if Xuefeng and I play the game, there is no need to give commands . With the tacit understanding between us, eye contact is enough . Of course, I will be in charge when necessary . Since Xuefeng said he would listen to me, shouldn't I give him some face?”

Ling Xuefeng nodded . “Yes . ”

Everyone, “…”

Cat G.o.d said this but Captain Ling was still so cooperative . This scene was really rare!

Li Cangyu joked before saying, “Many people are concerned about who can win the champions.h.i.+p . I want to see, the Chinese team will win!”

The captain's declaration caused the reporters to clap loudly .

From the beginning, everyone had been aiming for the champions.h.i.+p . They swept through the group stage with a victory record and they shockingly took down the South Korean rival team 3:1 in the semi-finals . Now that they had reached the finals and the champions.h.i.+p trophy was right in front of them, everyone would definitely try their best to win the highest honour .

***

The interview ended and they returned backstage . The players watching the live broadcast were thrilled by Li Cangyu's last sentence . Everyone put their hands together and shouted, “Refuel!” They excitedly rode back to the Miracle Village .

After returning to their room that evening, Li Cangyu sat on the sofa and closed his eyes tiredly .

His expression was calm in front of the reporters and he pretended to be relaxed in front of the players . Now he no longer needed to disguise himself . He didn't know how many brain cells he lost in the match today . He was actually very tired and didn't want to open his eyes .

Ling Xuefeng looked at his 'collapsed on the sofa' posture and suppressed his smile . He sat next to Li Cangyu and helped ma.s.sage his shoulder . His shoulder muscles were stiff from sitting in front of a computer for several hours . He felt very comfortable as they were ma.s.saged and pointed to his right shoulder . “This side as well . ”

He wasn't polite at all . LIng Xuefeng pressed on the left and right shoulder, his voice low and gentle, “Have a good rest tonight . The tactics for the finals can be discussed another day . No matter the outcome of the finals, I will face it with you . ”

Li Cangyu heard this and suddenly opened his eyes .

He was lying on the sofa and his angle of looking up was just right . The light was behind Ling Xuefeng and his face wasn't very clear, but his eyes were particularly deep and bright .

Li Cangyu's heart jerked and he took the initiative to extend his arms and hug the other person's neck, pulling this person towards himself . Ling Xuefeng followed and planted a gentle kiss on Li Cangyu's lips .

'No matter the result, you are with me . '

This sentence was the most long-lasting confession of life between them .

In the post-match interview, only Captain Park Joonseo and Vice-Captain Kim Yoonhee appeared for the South Korean team . Park Joonseo has always been a good person and was polite when answering the reporters' questions . However, there was a clear look of regret on his face after the South Korean team failed to reach the finals . “The result of this match was beyond my expectations . I can only say that our preparations before the match wasn't enough . After returning home, we will carefully summarize the lessons learnt . The players of our country will strive to win the World Compet.i.tion next year!” A reporter asked, “Captain Park, what do you think about the strength of the Chinese team's captain, LI Cangyu?” Park Joonseo thought about it before replying, “Li Cangyu is a very admirable player . I've heard his story and it isn't easy to persist for so many years . His personal level and commanding ability are first-cla.s.s . ” Backstage, the brainless fan Cheng Wei watched the interview and immediately nodded in agreement . “Park Joonseo has a bit of vision . He knows how amazing our Cat G.o.d is?” Ling Xuefeng gently wrapped an arm around Li Cangyu's shoulder . “It is difficult to gain the recognition of an opponent . ” Li Cangyu smiled at him . “Yes . ” In fact, he didn't care about other people's evaluations . He had received all types of criticisms when he first left Miracle and then when he returned . He wouldn't be able to persist if he cared too much about other people's opinions . However, Park Joonseo was one of the world's top three summoners . Li Cangyu's mood was clear after being acknowledged by such a strong opponent . It was as clear as the sun being revealed after a storm . On the other hand, Park Joonseo could barely maintain the smile on his face . Many reporters from South Korea asked sharp questions in a rude and harsh tone . After all, South Korean often won against China in other e-sports compet.i.tions . They couldn't accept that in the first Miracle World Compet.i.tion, South Korea actually lost to China . The reporters' questions smashed the captain and vice-captain one after another . Vice-Captain Kim Yoonhee was a female player but her character was very straightforward . She was impatient with the reporters and her expression quickly sank . Park Joonseo still maintained his smile . He was obviously used to putting on a disguise in front of the reporters . Li Cangyu suddenly felt sympathy for the two people . If the Chinese team had lost, perhaps he and Ling Xuefeng would be the ones facing the reporters' bombardment? He looked over at Ling Xuefeng and met his eyes . Ling Xuefeng seemed to have guessed Li Cangyu's thoughts and his hand on Li Cangyu's shoulder tightened slightly like silent support . *** The Chinese team brought more people to the interview . In addition to Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng, there were several other G.o.ds who played an important role in today's compet.i.tion, Tan s.h.i.+tian, Su Guangmo, Lou Wushuang and Jiang Xu Li Cangyu brought all these people in order to give the reporters a chance for a comprehensive interview before the finals . The domestic reporters were so excited that they immediately rushed to ask questions . “Captain Tan, were you under a lot of pressure when you lost today's first game?” “To tell you the truth?” Tan s.h.i.+tian smiled and glanced at Li Cangyu . “Cat G.o.d had me open the match but I didn't feel too much psychological pressure . It is because I knew there were many great G.o.ds behind me and had confidence in them . ” “We saw you comforting Vice-Captain Cheng after the first game . How is he feeling now?” “Cheng Wei is a single-celled animal . His emotions come and go quickly . ” Tan s.h.i.+tian's smile became gentler as he talked about Cheng Wei . “Once the first game was lost, his face fell like the sky . The moment the second game was won, he immediately came alive again . He had completely forgotten about the first game by the time the fourth game arrived . ” Everyone, “…” Then Cheng Wei's memory was less than 10 minutes? Cheng Wei was watching the live broadcast and was unconvinced . “Can Tan s.h.i.+tian stop blackening me in every interview?” The Time team's Lu Xiao whispered, “Is he blackening you? He keeps spoiling you . ” Cheng Wei looked at him with confusion . “Lu Xiao, what are you whispering about?” Lu Xiao immediately waved his hand . “Nothing! Hahaha, I am reviewing this game!” Cheng Wei ignored him and continued to watch the screen . In today's 3:1 match, the lost game was directed by Tan s.h.i.+tian but he didn't seem to mind at all . In the interview, he was outspoken about the losing game and very graceful . His face was handsome, especially the enlarged version on the big screen . He was handsome and had an affable smile . Cheng Wei didn't realize that his gaze had been on someone's face for more than 10 seconds without moving away . “Losing one or two games doesn't really matter . We can learn from the lost games and find out what we're missing . In fact, I lost the game I commanded today but I gained a lot from it . I believe that Cat G.o.d used this system to show you the strength of the new generation in the Chinese Miracle League . ” Tan s.h.i.+tian answered with a smile . “Xiao Han, Zhuo Hang and Qin Mo are the future of our Miracle League . ” These words were endorsed by Li Cangyu . “Captain Tan is excellent . The lineup of the first game was based on temptation . My style is different from Captain Park and is more suitable for a steady play . Thus, I didn't send the strongest lineup in the first game . Captain Tan took some newcomers and got a score of 9:10 . This is already great . If this lineup appears next year, I believe there will be a different ending!” These words received warm applause from the reporters . It could be seen that Li Cangyu's eyes weren't only on the World Compet.i.tion but on the future of the Miracle League . Xiao Han, Qin Mo and Zhuo Hang were players less than 18 years old . One day, they would become the pillars of the Miracle League and the national team would depend on them . Thus, it was a reasonable choice to give them more opportunities in the First World Compet.i.tion . After interviewing Tan s.h.i.+tian, a reporter asked Su Guangmo a question . “Captain Su didn't personally direct any of today's games but partic.i.p.ated in a team battle as Cat G.o.d's teammate . Do you want to be a commander in the finals?” “It depends on the captain's arrangement . ” Su Guangmo readily smiled . “The goal of all our national team's players is the same . The commander doesn't matter as long as we can win!” “Captain Lou played beautifully in today's underwater a.s.sa.s.sination and your cooperation with Vice-Captain Zhang has become more tacit . Many foreign reporters have given you the nickname of 'Cold Killer' . What do you think about this nickname?” The reporter s.h.i.+fted the question to Lou Wushuang . “Well, it's good . ” Lou Wushuang replied while pus.h.i.+ng up his gla.s.ses . “…” Interviewing the cold king was a very difficult matter . The reporter was choked up for a while before asking, “What does Captain Lou want to say to the domestic audience?” “See you in the finals . ” Lou Wushuang replied in a calm tone that didn't fluctuate . “…” The reporters decided to give up on interviewing him and turned to Jiang Xu . “Captain Jiang and Zhuo Hang are partners from different teams . Based on today's semi-finals, your cooperation is excellent . Was it hard during the training to form a partners.h.i.+p with a newcomer?” “Fortunately, Zhuo Hang and I spent a lot of time in the arena on our side accounts . I don't feel that it is tiring and it is instead very interesting . The two of us might come from different teams but there is no sense of estrangement . This is because Zhuo Hang's level is very high and he immediately understands anything I say . ” Jiang Xu's tone was full of admiration for Zhuo Hang . Backstage, Zhuo Hang immediately took out his phone and sent a message . [Senior praised me . ] Li Xiaojiang quickly replied: [I'm watching the live broadcast . ] Zhuo Hang: [You must come watch the finals, you hear me?] [Yes, I'll come and cheer for you!] Zhuo Hang put away his phone with a hint of a smile on his face . He didn't know if he would have a chance to play in the finals but Li Xiaojiang was his fixed partner . They should be in the same arena to witness it . *** The reporters took turns interviewing and Ling Xuefeng received many questions, which was enough to show the popularity of Captain Ling . He replied in a very serious tone . The questions he didn't like then he would directly skip . The reporters were used to this man's tough style and naturally didn't dare keep asking . A reporter suddenly asked boldly, “Captain Ling, there is something I have always been curious about . In the World Compet.i.tion so far, the commander is often changed depending on the lineup of the group battle . However, we have never seen you appear with Cat G.o.d in the same team battle . If you one day appear in the same battle as Cat G.o.d, who will be the commander?” The question stunned many journalists and viewers . Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng were the captain and vice-captain of the national team . As long as one of them played, the hearts of the audience members were particularly solid . Thus, almost everyone ignored this question . What if both of them played at the same time? What type of image would appear? The reporter's question ignited the curiosity of the crowd . Another reporter stood up and asked, “Why don't we have Cat G.o.d answer this question?” Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng glanced at each other before replying simultaneously, “He will command . ” Everyone, “…” Then who the h.e.l.l would command? They didn't expect the connection to be to this degree . Ling Xuefeng gave a rare smile to the camera and said, “We usually discuss tactical issues and will negotiate to resolve any disagreements . ” Li Cangyu nodded and continued, “However, a game is different . The situation on the field changes rapidly and the opponent won't give us the opportunity to discuss it slowly . If there is one day where both of us appears in the group battle, one person must be the commander and the other person must absolutely obey orders . ” Ling Xuefeng spoke decisively, “If there are differences on the field, I will listen to him because I believe in him . ” Li Cangyu, “…” This simple sentence moved Li Cangyu's heart . To have a person who knew him, trusted him, supported him and was willing to join hands with him was G.o.d's greatest gift to him . The reporter asked excitedly, “Then the last commander will be Cat G.o.d?” Li Cangyu was no longer polite and smiled . “We don't have to worry too much about this matter . IN fact, if Xuefeng and I play the game, there is no need to give commands . With the tacit understanding between us, eye contact is enough . Of course, I will be in charge when necessary . Since Xuefeng said he would listen to me, shouldn't I give him some face?” Ling Xuefeng nodded . “Yes . ” Everyone, “…” Cat G.o.d said this but Captain Ling was still so cooperative . This scene was really rare! Li Cangyu joked before saying, “Many people are concerned about who can win the champions.h.i.+p . I want to see, the Chinese team will win!” The captain's declaration caused the reporters to clap loudly . From the beginning, everyone had been aiming for the champions.h.i.+p . They swept through the group stage with a victory record and they shockingly took down the South Korean rival team 3:1 in the semi-finals . Now that they had reached the finals and the champions.h.i.+p trophy was right in front of them, everyone would definitely try their best to win the highest honour . *** The interview ended and they returned backstage . The players watching the live broadcast were thrilled by Li Cangyu's last sentence . Everyone put their hands together and shouted, “Refuel!” They excitedly rode back to the Miracle Village . After returning to their room that evening, Li Cangyu sat on the sofa and closed his eyes tiredly . His expression was calm in front of the reporters and he pretended to be relaxed in front of the players . Now he no longer needed to disguise himself . He didn't know how many brain cells he lost in the match today . He was actually very tired and didn't want to open his eyes . Ling Xuefeng looked at his 'collapsed on the sofa' posture and suppressed his smile . He sat next to Li Cangyu and helped ma.s.sage his shoulder . His shoulder muscles were stiff from sitting in front of a computer for several hours . He felt very comfortable as they were ma.s.saged and pointed to his right shoulder . “This side as well . ” He wasn't polite at all . LIng Xuefeng pressed on the left and right shoulder, his voice low and gentle, “Have a good rest tonight . The tactics for the finals can be discussed another day . No matter the outcome of the finals, I will face it with you . ” Li Cangyu heard this and suddenly opened his eyes . He was lying on the sofa and his angle of looking up was just right . The light was behind Ling Xuefeng and his face wasn't very clear, but his eyes were particularly deep and bright . Li Cangyu's heart jerked and he took the initiative to extend his arms and hug the other person's neck, pulling this person towards himself . Ling Xuefeng followed and planted a gentle kiss on Li Cangyu's lips . 'No matter the result, you are with me . ' This sentence was the most long-lasting confession of life between them .