In the pre-match predictions, based on XH Club's previous performance, they still had many fans who supported them. Although they barely made it into the playoffs, almost all the commentators predicted that XH still had a chance to win the championship.Unfortunately, due to Alex’s injury, he could only do so much.In fact, his determination had worsened the injury. He kept making mistakes during the playoffs, which caused the team to be eliminated in the very first round.They didn't even have a chance in the losers' bracket.What was even more embarrassing was that they lost to a small team from an overseas island state.As soon as the competition ended, criticism and insults flooded the internet.Not only was XH Club questioned and insulted by the fans and audiences, but the players themselves were also not spared.And at the forefront of these insults was Alex.After all, in esports, skills and strength were everything. No matter how great one was in the past, they would be critici
In the comments, there was no criticism but only a record of the matches Alex had played.There were the dates of the matches and the impressive moves he had made that impressed his teammates and the audience.They were shown through words and screenshots.These were not just Alex's achievements, but also moments they have gone through together.Rebecca had not watched the match when she first read the comments, nor had she even played this game, but she was moved by the words written by the fans.It was as if she used to be in the audience cheering for Alex.In addition to these touching words written about the matches, there were also some sincere apologies.They were not apologies for criticizing Alex’s bad performance. They apologized because they had criticized Alex when he was at his peak and said that the team he led was a cold-blooded team. They had said their victories were the results of intensive robotic training, with no passion and devotion for the game like the other tea
Alex really didn't take Rebecca's words to heart.He had heard all these terrible comments four years ago.If he couldn’t take criticism, he wouldn't have lasted so long in the industry.Moreover, what Rebecca said wasn't that bad. She was just teasing him. It was nothing to him.However, Rebecca still felt guilty. She thought she had offended Alex with her words.Alex couldn't help but laugh. He raised his hand and ruffled Rebecca’s hair. "What's wrong? Are you going to look down on me now because I’m not a player anymore?"How was that possible?Rebecca widened her eyes in shock. She wondered if Alex knew what he was talking about.It was impossible for anyone to look down on Alex, who had won many championships!Other people would brag about it forever if they had won just one world championship. Alex had won three world championships!Besides, ever since the professional league was established, Alex had won many other championships in different seasons. She couldn’t even count them
Rebecca was shocked after hearing Alex's words. She had thought of Alex's intentions before, but she always dismissed them as his mischievous sense of humor. After all, Alex’s personality was completely different from Caleb's. He appeared carefree and easygoing, much like Sam. Besides, the age gap between them was just over a year. Joking among peers wasn't a big deal, and Rebecca's earlier complaints were meant in jest; she never intended to get angry. Now, hearing Alex speak so earnestly, Rebecca suddenly realized how presumptuous she had been toward him. At the same time, she felt ashamed of her own shortsightedness, as she had judged him with a narrow perspective. Upon closer reflection, she should have realized that Alex, who enjoyed gaming, wasn't merely someone who knew how to have fun. While others played games for leisure, he had truly delved into gaming and taken it to extreme lengths. Not everyone could turn their hobbies into a profession and maintain passio
So, did he unintentionally arrange an ostentatiously luxurious seat for Rebecca to watch the match? Alex found himself momentarily at a loss for words. Meanwhile, a new round of the match had begun. Rebecca shot a quick glance at Alex. She noticed he was distracted with his phone. Rebecca couldn't help but ask, "Alex, the game has started. What are you looking at on your phone?" It was quite unusual for the former gaming prodigy to be more intrigued by his phone than the match. Instead of keeping an eye on the match, he absentmindedly stared at his phone. It was a sight that left anyone surprised. Rebecca refrained from peeking at Alex's phone. She playfully swung her head toward him, raised her hand, and asked softly, "Do I officially have a sister-in-law now?" This unexpected question left Alex speechless. It must be noted that the guest seat turned out to be nothing more than a show of pretense. Compared to the comfort of watching the match in the preparation room,
After going through the messages on Alex's phone, Rebecca seized the opportunity during halftime to change her seat. Spending the entire afternoon on the couch would undoubtedly be uncomfortable for her neck. After all, just tilting her head to watch the first half had given her a feeling of being buried alive. Fortunately, the event organizers were considerate and promptly led them to the actual guest seats. In significant offline events like this, event organizers usually set aside seats either as giveaways to fans through a lottery or reserved for the families and friends of the players. Regardless of the reason, pre-reserving certain seats was necessary. It was akin to how some celebrities, even if they didn't collaborate with scalpers, would reserve seats for their friends and family during concerts. It was all about social courtesy. Previously, the unallocated seats for giveaways were reserved for some game streamers. Besides, the event would feature a small award
The two protagonists remained oblivious to the online buzz at the moment. As both teams navigated through the pick-and-ban phase, Rebecca seized the opportunity to continue needling Alex. Regarding the incident where Alex led her to the wrong guest seat, she felt like she could rib him about it for the rest of her life. Even in their seventies or eighties, she imagined herself still ribbing him in front of their children and grandchildren. After all, it was truly ... embarrassing. In fact, Rebecca wasn't the only one who felt this way. Even Alex, who was accustomed to the camera, found it a bit embarrassing. However, his expression remained much calmer than Rebecca's. He stoically endured occasional teasing remarks from Rebecca beside him. Fortunately, the pick-and-ban phase of the match wasn't too lengthy. As the players entered the stage, Rebecca ceased her incessant chatter and immersed herself in watching the match along with the surrounding audience. Alex final
In Fairport, when the online buzz about Rebecca started to circulate, David caught wind of the news. It wasn't that David had a particular interest in gossip or constantly followed online entertainment news. It was more a consequence of Ellen being bored while lying in the hospital with a broken leg. Ellen was passing the time by playing with his phone and checking out some entertainment gossip.During these days, Ellen felt the need to share everything happening online with David, from significant news to the smallest commotions. He even went as far as sending him videos of cats fighting. David found it somewhat annoying. If it weren't for the fear of missing out on important information, he would have likely blocked Ellen already. However, not blocking him meant facing the consequence of having his phone flooded with dozens of unread messages after every meeting. David was afraid of missing any critical information from Seardale, so he usually scanned through Ellen's mes