Part 2
Xiao Huang surfed the web fast, so naturally, he saw that penalty.
He immediately called Wen Ran.
“Dawn, I saw your penalty on Weibo. F*ck! Is your club sick?” Xiao Huang was also angry. “Anyone with eyes could see he was acting. Just because you said it first?”
“But, he actually won’t let you go on stage.”
“Then I won’t go on.” Wen Ran said it lightly. “It’s just a pity I can’t beat you up this season.”
“F*ck! You feel uncomfortable if you don’t roast me for a day, don’t you?” Xiao Huang composed himself, then said, “Do you want to come to City S to play for a couple of days? Last time I wanted to treat you to a meal but couldn’t.”
Wen Ran deliberately said, “I didn’t win the match, still treating?”
“Of course!” Xiao Huang comforted, “In my heart, you already won.”
Seemingly afraid Wen Ran wouldn’t come, Xiao Huang specifically added, “I have a house in City S. My home is in City S. Back in middle school, I bought a small apartment near the school specially. You can just stay there!”
“And after I finish my matches, I can go over to keep you company. Our City S has lots of fun things!”
“Come on, come on!”
Xiao Huang invited Wen Ran very enthusiastically. Wen Ran knew in his heart the other was coaxing him to make him happy.
Wen Ran knew very well that having offended the club manager, his career was probably coming to an end.
Although there was a transfer period, they wouldn’t let him go easily.
These days had been really strange. Life, which he thought had hit bottom and rebounded, fell into the next abyss.
Dissipated love, friendship, and now his career, dreams…
Perhaps God saw he was too bitter, so He created such a beautiful dream for him.
Now, it was time for the dream to wake up.
Someone from the mud like him, rotting away for a lifetime, perhaps that was his destiny.
Wen Ran said okay. He couldn’t bear to part with a friend like Xiao Huang, so visiting him would be good.
After this period, their paths probably wouldn’t cross again.
—
Wen Ran bought a ticket to City S overnight. Halfway there, he received a message from Four Leaf Clover saying he went to the manager, hoping to let Wen Ran continue playing. Wen Ran told him not to get “tight shoes” (be targeted) by the manager because of him.
[Truly f*cking incredible. After this season, I’m transferring!]
Wen Ran didn’t know how to tell Four Leaf Clover that, in the long run, this really wasn’t a suitable club.
Early the next morning, the League issued a penalty announcement for Qiu Shan: banned for life.
And DS Official, after reposting it, said a few polite words about solving problems and restraining players.
[DS, face slapping much? Should you apologize to Dawn?]
[This team is truly ridiculous. One match-fixer, one carry personally removed. No wonder it’s trash.]
Too many people mocked in the comments, so DS Official closed the comment section.
Wen Ran arrived in City S at 4 AM. Xiao Huang came to pick him up and rushed over to hug him as soon as they met.
“Brother Ran, if you’re sad, don’t hold it in. Your brother’s shoulder is here for you to lean on.”
He was pinched on the cheek by Wen Ran. “Is that how you talk to Daddy?”
Xiao Huang slapped his hand away angrily. “Little Sprayer, are you allergic to gentleness?”
Although he said that, Xiao Huang obediently took Wen Ran to the apartment and gave him the key. “The room I specially tidied for you. The fridge is full too. There’s a computer in the house, password is ‘123456’. Play games if you want.”
“I have matches these two days, so I can’t accompany you,” Xiao Huang was worrying his heart out. “But don’t worry, I’ll order takeout for you every noon. As long as I have a bite to eat, you won’t go hungry!”
Wen Ran: “…”
“You’re a minor; why do you act like an old mother?”
Although he said that, Wen Ran felt very warm in his heart.
To have such a good friend.
Jiang Yan treated him even better than Xiao Huang did, but…
Wen Ran shook his head, forcing himself not to think of him.
He hadn’t played games these past few days, but he would still think of Jiang Yan from time to time.
One night, while Wen Ran was walking outside, he suddenly saw a shooting star.
“Wow, a shooting star! Quick, make a wish!”
Wen Ran watched the brilliant shooting star trail across the sky. If wishes could come true, could time turn back? Let me steal a little bit… the time when I was liked by Jiang Yan?
Just a little bit is enough.
Because DS swapped two people, their playoffs ended in a “one-round trip” in the Loser’s Bracket.
Finally, after intense competition, the team that won the championship was still STE.
Inside the DS Manager’s office.
“Someone like him is hard to control,” Ye Xin said to the manager. “The club cultivated him wanting him to be a star player, but before getting famous, he’s already arrogant.”
The manager already found Wen Ran an eyesore. Now, provoked by Ye Xin, he felt even more disgusted, wishing he could flay Wen Ran alive immediately.
“Do you have any ideas?”
“Doesn’t he want to leave?” Ye Xin smiled slightly and said, “Just set the transfer price as we see fit, no?”
“If a sucker is willing to buy, the club makes money. If no one buys, I can play next season anyway. Make him sit on the cold bench directly, or demote him to youth training to grind down his arrogance.”
The manager was essentially a businessman; he didn’t care if a player’s talent was buried.
“I’m just suggesting. Concrete implementation depends on you.”
Ye Xin walked out of the office after speaking. Wen Ran, aren’t you quite badass?
Let’s see how arrogant you can be now.
Go rot forever!
During the listing period, DS Official Blog published the listing announcement:
One post was for Four Leaf Clover, listed at 5 million.
The other was Wen Ran’s listing announcement:
[After friendly exchanges and communication between the club and the player, and fully respecting the player’s personal wishes, we have reached an agreement with the player. We now officially announce the listed player: Wen Ran (ID: DS.Dawn). Listing Price: 27 million.]
[Since joining DS, Dawn has accompanied us through a season. Whether it’s Assassin Mage or Grand Mage, he has his own unique insights. Thank you, Dawn, for your contributions to Team DS in the past. Regardless of the final result, we sincerely wish all players can find their inner golden splendor on their future career paths. The club will fully respect the player’s personal choice and give full assistance and cooperation.]
[F*ck, is this for real? A Group A player who isn’t even top eight selling for 27 million? Even 7 million would be considered expensive!]
[Four Leaf Clover is only 5 million. having fought with the team for so long, he has better results than Dawn at least. On what basis?]
[In my opinion, 700k is more like it. The highest listing transaction price in the League right now is Ling Han, right? Base price 10 million, bid up to 17 million. But that’s STE, a top-tier powerhouse!]
[Upstairs is narrow-minded. Ling Han has results—Champion, FMVP, Best Lineup First Team Clash Lane. No objection if I say Ling Han is the strongest side laner, right? Plus he’s handsome, a star player; fan purchasing power rivals the entertainment industry.]
[Virtue doesn’t match position. Really think marketing ‘true temperament’ allows you to make money beautifully? Disgusting!]
[No, why are you all mocking Dawn? Isn’t this clearly DS not wanting him to leave?]
[Stupid club, how can they be so shameless!]
[Damn, how many years does a pro player have? If he doesn’t sell, they just won’t let him play, right?]
The controversy below was immense, with hundreds of thousands of comments. Jiang Yan looked at this listing announcement and actively contacted WK’s manager.
He had always kept the other’s WeChat.
After chatting casually for a bit, Jiang Yan cut to the chase:
[Wind: Didn’t WK want a Mid-laner?]
[Wind: What about Dawn?]
[Brother Wu: High skill, good mechanics, top-tier awareness. Wei Xie is already listed; if Dawn could come, it would be best. But 27 million… to be honest, the premium is too severe.]
[Brother Wu: If this 27 million were for you, it would be considered normal.]
Because transfer fees were calculated based on the player’s personal performance plus the team’s honors, it was rare for a player with no results to be priced so high.
[Wind: What if I pay the 27 million?]
[Brother Wu: ??]
[Wind: As long as you pass him in the trial, I’ll pay the transfer fee.]
[Wind: Also, I plan to come back.]
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