This vague, loaded reply was clearly in lockstep with the RNG official Weibo's "dynamic arms."
It was like saying nothing, yet saying everything, inevitably leading people to wild speculation.
Moreover, even if the match-fixing accusations didn't hold water, Xiaohu's statement about a "minor argument" and "having a fight" essentially sealed his fate.
Xu Junyan's eyes grew colder.
He had initially thought his former teammates' silence was hurtful enough, but he hadn't expected things to get even worse.
Since Xiaohu had spoken up, surely the other starting players for RNG had as well?
Xu Junyan searched for Letme.
The same question, and Letme's reply was: "I can only say this, brother. If we played again, we could have played however we wanted. We would have definitely won. I'm telling you, we could have easily won without that person playing. How could SKT have beaten us back then?"
Below, there was a chorus of praise, as if no one considered the truthfulness or reliability of this answer. Everyone's attention had already been diverted.
Referencing Letme's reply, everyone's thought was: if Xu Junyan hadn't been allowed to play, RNG could have easily beaten SKT!
"Truly, one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel! /sweat"
"Someone like that should just die!"
"Get out of the LPL! The LPL doesn't welcome you!"
"Watched this game for three years, and this is the first time I've been so disgusted."
"Good job, RNG. Because of one rotten apple, you lost your first championship."
"Exactly, this was LPL's most promising year, and RNG was so strong!"
Xu Junyan saw similar comments under the Weibo posts of his former teammates Uzi, Xiaoming, and Mlxg.
Whether these were their genuine opinions or something the club had instructed them to say, Xu Junyan found it all incredibly ironic.
Of course, this was just the beginning.
As Xu Junyan scrolled through Weibo, zooming in, he saw even more deeply ironic things.
Commentators and hosts had entered the fray.
[Zhou Shuyi]: "Holy crap! This guy is this disgusting? I'm gonna puke. Here's a tidbit: once during a match, this guy came up to me asking for my WeChat. I was so confused. At the time, I was thinking, 'We don't even know each other, why would I give you my WeChat?' Now I realize, thank goodness I didn't back then. Truly disgusting! Get out of the LPL, and fast."
As a popular commentator, her Weibo post naturally attracted many comments, with fans responding in solidarity.
"Good job, Sister Zhou!"
"Wow, he was harassing female commentators privately? Seriously, how did such a disgusting person even get into the LPL? Is the LPL's entry bar that low now?"
"Okay, just looking at this is making me angry. What kind of person is this?"
"You think you're worthy of harassing Sister Zhou?"
Xu Junyan gently rubbed his temples.
If he remembered correctly, during a match, he had gone to the restroom as a substitute and encountered Luo Xin, and then Zhou Shuyi.
As for asking for WeChat, Luo Xin and Zhou Shuyi had initiated it first. Because he had a poor impression of these two league commentators and hosts, he had politely declined.
He never expected this to become an opportunity for them to twist the story and fan the flames for attention.
Clicking on the link, as expected, Luo Xin had also posted a Weibo not long ago, liking Zhou Shuyi's post and stating that Xu Junyan had seemed to want to follow her into the women's restroom. Fortunately, Zhou Shuyi was with her at the time, and she now felt a sense of lingering fear.
The impact of "Pretty Sheep's" statement was undeniable. The entire internet's criticism of Xu Junyan intensified even further.
Xu Junyan didn't bother looking at posts from other big V's. He was certain that RNG had put considerable effort into this. In just a day and a night, they had managed to corner him like this, making him appear so "disheveled."
What was most impressive was that all of this was built on speculation without any evidence.
"As expected from a club that can lock down everyone's contracts. They don't act unless they do, and when they do, it's no small matter."
Xu Junyan let out a cold laugh and suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for Uzi and the others who had betrayed their brotherhood and attacked him according to the club's wishes.
These individuals now stood firmly on RNG's side, like loyal hounds. In the future, they would surely regret it immensely.
Of course, that was no longer his concern. Even if there was a connection, he would simply post a few words on Weibo later, after RNG had predictably done something like this: "Hahahaha."
Xu Junyan didn't close Weibo directly, as he still had other matters to attend to.
Resolving the contract issue!
The heat surrounding this matter had escalated beyond imagination. In just one night, Xu Junyan's Weibo follower count had increased by over 300,000. While these 300,000 active followers were primarily there to curse him, it undeniably made his next move easier.
He opened his own Weibo, thought for a moment, and posted:
[Still the same words, the clear will clear itself. Whether it's match-fixing or arguments, if there's evidence, present it and nail me.]
[Also, @RNG_EsportsClub, you guys are quite amusing. Since you have such noble intentions, showing such care and concern for those who made mistakes, even wishing me all the best in the future without holding grudges, then why not go ahead and terminate my contract as well? Or are you all show and no substance, planning to use the contract to screw me over behind my back? That won't do. If you get the grand gesture and I take the blame, I should at least collect some interest.]
[Or, is there another hidden reason behind this whole affair? Are you actually fabricating all this to slander me because we couldn't agree on the contract? Or is there yet another hidden reason? Heh, I won't say more. Anyone with eyes can see how hypocritical you are with this two-faced behavior, right?]
This was a long post, not particularly high in literary value, with straightforward language that clearly conveyed one main point.
Since you're all so noble, why not truly act magnanimously and terminate my contract?
Under normal circumstances, RNG, having decided to go all out, would definitely ignore him and ensure his contract was completely locked down.
But now, it was different.
As soon as Xu Junyan posted this long message, it predictably garnered reactions from countless LPL fans.
Without exception, they all flooded his Weibo comments, cursing Xu Junyan as "judging a gentleman with a villain's heart, truly disgusting!" and "As expected of the match-fixer, so petty!" and "Haha! So funny, would RNG cling to a contract with a parasite like you?"
In just half a day, Xu Junyan's Weibo comments exceeded ten thousand, all filled with abuse. Furthermore, many people began actively tagging RNG, urging them to terminate the contract of a "parasite" like Xu Junyan, stating that keeping him would be an insult to RNG and taint the LPL!
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