Flex Player

Although he didn't know why his parents were so accepting of him going pro, this was ultimately a good thing.

He really didn't want this to turn into some cliché family drama of severed relationships and disownment.

Over the following days, Su Zhe first went to school to process a leave of absence, then shipped his computer home, and finally said his last goodbyes to Fat Brother and Xiao Guang.

Maybe because they knew they wouldn't see each other for a very long time, the three of them got absolutely wasted that night.

If the barbecue shop owner hadn't notified the school security, they probably would have slept on the street in the dead of winter.

During his final week, Su Zhe chose to stay home with his parents.

His mom would nag every now and then: "How can you be so bold! How dare you sneak off abroad all by yourself?"

Hearing this, his dad would snort, thinking his son had finally grown up—at least at eighteen, he himself wouldn't have dared to go abroad alone.

After sorting everything out, the time came for the club's training camp to begin.

"Mom! You don't need to bring so much food! And these drinks—they won't pass security..."

"Oh, I see! Then bring more clothes. I heard it's cold over there too. Dress warmly so you don't catch a cold. Make sure to message us often and take care of yourself..."

"I know, Mom."

"Dad, keep your secret stash of money for yourself. I know it's not easy for you. I have enough money—they're even paying me a salary over there."

"Enough! Just take it when I tell you to. Don't come crying to me later saying you're broke. Did Not Expect my son to be supporting himself so soon."

"...I know, Dad."

Su Zhe glanced at his phone: "Boarding time is almost here. You two should head back—it's cold out."

His dad waved his hand impatiently: "Just go! You're already out the door, what's a few more minutes?"

"Alright then..." Scolded as he was, Su Zhe felt no discomfort, only a warm sensation.

It was like a dream—the things he'd agonized over had somehow become incredibly smooth.

Things that once seemed so difficult, when he was fully prepared to face them, simply ceased to exist.

Leon Kai searched for the ID "Arrow" on Douyin.

"He's not streaming today either. Is he really going to give up on going pro?"

Thinking this, Leon Kai couldn't help but sigh. What a talent! Why didn't domestic teams know how to appreciate him?

He'd originally planned to proactively recommend Su Zhe once he hit Diamond S, but unexpectedly, the kid had gone for a trial on his own.

After that, he heard Su Zhe had given up on going pro domestically. Leon Kai thought he was quitting, but then he climbed to number one on the Perfect World Platform.

Later, Leon Kai contacted Su Zhe on Douyin. When he heard the kid wanted to join the Main Team within a year, he initially thought it was unrealistic.

But on second thought, with talent like that, the request wasn't unreasonable.

So he used his years of connections in the scene to help Su Zhe pull strings, but was rejected every time.

"Don't they know this kid's talent? Even without Match Experience, he's still better than their current dead-end results! Don't they dare take a chance?"

Leon Kai was baffled, but as a streamer who'd never really blown up, he was powerless.

"Ah... when will CNCS ever get better!"

Leon Kai sighed and opened his last conversation with Su Zhe.

It was a long paragraph of streaming advice Su Zhe had given him.

After reading it carefully, Leon Kai went to the Faze official store and bought a ropz jersey...

"He really has a good heart. He even made a video to promote me before going offline. I hope he finds his own path..."

"Bro! Good to see you again!" As soon as Su Zhe arrived at the club, he was greeted with a big bear hug from k0nfig.

"Let him put his luggage away first! What's wrong with you?" Es3tag said helplessly from the side.

Then he turned to Su Zhe: "The dorms were originally double occupancy, but Bao Lan went home, so you'll be alone for now. That okay?"

"Of course." Su Zhe replied with a smile. Turning a double room into a single—what was there to complain about?

Es3tag nodded: "Good. A staff member will take you to the dorm later. Get your stuff settled, and we'll have a meeting in the afternoon."

When Su Zhe arrived at the dorm, he was quite satisfied with his living space. The room wasn't spacious, but he liked small, cozy environments.

After unpacking and buying daily necessities from the nearby store, he headed straight to the Training Room.

The moment he pushed open the door, he saw the rest of Nip already assembled.

"Welcome our new member, Arrow, officially joining the team!" K0nfig led the applause, and the others joined in with smiles.

The small gesture warmed his heart, instantly dispelling the lingering unfamiliarity: "Thank you, everyone! Looking forward to working with you all!"

Coach djL patted the chair beside him. "Sit here. It's mainly about the team's future arrangements."

Once Su Zhe was seated, djL continued, "Arrow, after you join the team, how about taking on the role of flex player for now?"

"Flex player?"

Su Zhe was a bit surprised. He had expected to be assigned the entry fragger position, since his usual playstyle on the ladder suited that role better.

DjL nodded and explained, "That's right. The Katowice qualifiers are coming up soon, and we don't have much time to adjust the lineup."

"Those four have already been through some tournaments and built up a certain chemistry, so I think you're better suited for the flex player position right now."

Su Zhe nodded without objection. After watching a large number of match recordings recently, he had gained a solid understanding of professional teams in Europe.

What amazed him most was the seamless tactical coordination between teammates.

The entry fragger position might seem simple on the surface, but it requires a lot of support from teammates behind.

Without good synergy, mistakes like disjointed attacks can easily happen.

The flex player position, as its name suggests, is more flexible. It mainly involves gathering information, flanking, and holding the rear for the team.

However, it demands high individual skill from the player. Otherwise, losing a 1v1 duel could put the entire team in a tough spot.

Seeing that Su Zhe had no issues, the coach continued, "Then our Nip roster is temporarily complete. All that's left is training camp. Let's aim for a good result in the next tournament!"