Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe, a CSGO enthusiast, fails to advance to the B Division, remaining in C+.
• He receives a mysterious system after waking up from a nap, claiming he's a CSGO prodigy.
• The system offers rewards and assistance to help Su Zhe become a professional CSGO player.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe: Initially disheartened by his gaming struggles, he becomes hopeful and determined after receiving the system.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of excellence in gaming.
• The impact of self-belief and determination on one's journey.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Xiao Guang (roommate): Xiao Guang's CSGO playing wakes up Su Zhe, leading to the system's appearance. They briefly interact, with Xiao Guang apologizing for disturbing Su Zhe's sleep.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe receives a system task to play three matches on any platform to evaluate his skill.
• He plays three ranked matches on CS:GO, winning two and losing one, with a high rating of 1.34 in the lost match.
• After completing the task, he receives a 'Chosen One' skill that increases training improvement efficiency by 20%.
• New tasks appear: join a professional team within a year, reach first place on the CS:GO ladder, and find a player to analyze his Demo.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe shows dedication and motivation to improve his skills in CS:GO.
• He is aware of his current limitations and seeks to improve, displaying a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Xiao Guang, Su Zhe's roommate, is supportive but has his own habits and preferences in gaming.

Significant Themes

• The theme of improvement and growth is prominent, with Su Zhe's desire to get stronger and his receipt of the 'Chosen One' skill highlighting this.
• The challenges of ranking up and becoming a professional player in competitive gaming are also explored.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe interacts with Xiao Guang, his roommate and gaming partner, who is supportive but has different preferences in gaming.
• Su Zhe considers seeking help from Fat Brother, his guide into the game, but Fat Brother is not available.
• Su Zhe considers seeking help from CS:GO streamers to analyze his Demo, showing his willingness to learn from others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leon Kai receives a message from a viewer who claims to have FPS talent and wants Leon's professional opinion on their Demo.
• Leon Kai agrees to review the Demo during his live stream, hoping to discover a new talent for the CSGO scene.
• The viewer, later revealed to be Su Zhe, sends his Demo, and Leon Kai reviews it live, pointing out numerous flaws in Su Zhe's gameplay.

Character Developments

• Leon Kai shows his dedication to the CSGO scene and willingness to help new players improve.
• Su Zhe demonstrates his humility and willingness to learn, despite the criticism he receives.

Significant Themes

• The importance of fundamentals in competitive gaming.
• The struggle and perseverance required to improve in competitive gaming.
• The role of mentors and experienced players in nurturing new talent.

Character Interactions

• Leon Kai and Su Zhe interact through messages and during the live stream, with Leon Kai providing constructive criticism and Su Zhe accepting it humbly.
• The viewers in Leon Kai's live stream comment and react to Su Zhe's gameplay, initially mocking but later showing support for his willingness to learn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe unlocks the Daily Training Task Panel, with tasks to complete 2,000 bot kills on an aim-training map and 500 kills in Deathmatch mode.
• Completing tasks grants Rise Points based on Su Zhe's improvement.
• Failure to complete at least 25 Daily Training Tasks every 30 days will result in the panel being revoked.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe feels a sense of urgency and determination to improve, driven by the system's assistance and the Countdown.
• He realizes the monotony and loneliness of a Professional Player's daily training routine.
• Su Zhe gains enthusiasm and motivation after receiving positive feedback and Rise Points for completing tasks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of consistent effort and practice in improving skills.
• The role of positive feedback in motivating individuals to strive forward.
• The reality behind the glamorous image of Professional Players.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe interacts with the system through the Daily Training Task Panel, receiving tasks, updates on progress, and rewards.
• He also interacts with bot opponents in AimBotz and human opponents in Deathmatch, improving his skills through practice and competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe wakes up to find his roommate, Xiaoguang, practicing CS:GO at 8 AM.
• Su Zhe completes his daily aim training mission, earning Rise Points.
• Su Zhe checks his system panel and notices improvements in his skills.
• Su Zhe enters a ranked match and plays exceptionally well, leading his team to victory.
• He reaches the B Division after the match.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe shows dedication and persistence in improving his CS:GO skills, aiming to go pro.
• Xiaoguang is initially skeptical of Su Zhe's ambition but supports him nonetheless.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and dedication in pursuing goals.
• The impact of hard work and practice on skill improvement.
• The role of luck and skill in competitive gaming.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Xiaoguang's roommate dynamic is established, with Xiaoguang being supportive despite his initial skepticism.
• Su Zhe's teammates in the ranked match acknowledge his skill and rely on him for strategy and leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe successfully completes his Ladder matches, aiming to Rank Up to B+.
• He decides to upgrade his computer to improve his gaming performance.
• Su Zhe borrows money and buys a new computer configuration, spending almost all his savings.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe shows determination to improve his skills and go pro, seeking advice from Fat Brother.
• Fat Brother displays his knowledge and experience in gaming, offering valuable advice to Su Zhe.
• Su Zhe demonstrates resourcefulness and determination by borrowing money to afford the computer upgrade.

Significant Themes

• The importance of dedication and continuous improvement in gaming.
• The role of proper equipment in enhancing gaming performance.
• The struggle of startup costs and limited resources.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe seeks advice from Fat Brother, showing respect for his knowledge.
• Su Zhe borrows money from family and friends, demonstrating his determination and willingness to make sacrifices for his goals.
• The interactions in the forum and shops highlight the community's enthusiasm and willingness to help new gamers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe receives his new computer parts and assembles a high-end desktop.
• He plays a match on the new computer, achieving a KAD of 21/3/19 but ending in a draw due to teammates' underperformance.
• Su Zhe completes a task and receives a D-class reward, obtaining 233 Rise Points and a choice between skill insights from three professional players: frozen, Elige, and donk.
• He chooses donk and experiences his skill insights, witnessing donk's confident and aggressive playstyle in two rounds on Death Arena and Mirage.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe's gaming skills improve with his new computer, leading to increased confidence and a desire to reach the S rank or even the platform's number one spot.
• Xiao Guang, Su Zhe's roommate, feels disheartened after seeing Su Zhe's progress and drops into C Division.
• donk, a 16-year-old professional player, is revealed to have an impressive Rating of 1.38 and a confident, aggressive playstyle.

Significant Themes

• The impact of hardware upgrades on gaming performance and confidence.
• The importance of confidence and belief in one's abilities in competitive gaming.
• The differences between professional and casual gaming mindsets.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Xiao Guang's dynamic changes as Xiao Guang feels left behind by Su Zhe's progress.
• Su Zhe's internal dialogue with donk's skill insights, leading to self-reflection on his own gaming mindset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe watches a highlight clip of a player with maxed-out reactions, inspiring him to improve his own skills.
• Su Zhe spends a week dedicated to improving his CSGO skills, focusing on fundamentals and completing daily tasks.
• He reaches the B+ rank and attempts to rank up to A Division.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe becomes more disciplined and focused on improving his skills, understanding the importance of fundamentals.
• He realizes the depth and complexity behind professional players' moves, like donk's entries and positioning.

Significant Themes

• The importance of fundamentals and consistent practice in improving skills.
• The difference between casual play and professional-level gameplay.
• The role of reaction speed and positioning in competitive CSGO.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe interacts with his teammates in the match, demonstrating teamwork and communication.
• He learns from professional players, like donk, through their gameplay highlights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe reaches A Division in CS2 after a week of intense practice and following Giraffe's advice.
• He watches Demos to improve his gameplay understanding.
• Su Zhe shares his progress on Douyin, sparking surprise and disbelief.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe's skills and confidence in his abilities grow as he reaches A Division.
• Xiao Guang, Su Zhe's roommate, becomes more supportive of Su Zhe's gaming aspirations.
• Leon Kai, the streamer who gave Su Zhe advice, gains more followers and attention due to Su Zhe's progress.

Significant Themes

• Hard work and dedication lead to improvement in gaming skills.
• The gaming community's initial skepticism and later surprise at Su Zhe's progress.
• The impact of mentorship and guidance on a player's development.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Xiao Guang's friendship deepens as Xiao Guang becomes more supportive of Su Zhe's gaming goals.
• Su Zhe and Leon Kai's interaction, though indirect, leads to Leon Kai gaining more recognition and followers.
• The gaming community's reaction to Su Zhe's progress, shifting from mockery to shock and admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe's account reaches A Division in just one week, raising suspicions of cheating.
• Players in the comments section discuss and debate whether Su Zhe cheated or not.
• Su Zhe returns to his dorm and sees the comments but is unfazed, pleased with the recognition of his skill.
• He continues to improve his skills through daily training and Ladder matches, facing more challenging opponents in A Division.
• Leon Kai, the video creator who helped Su Zhe improve, watches Su Zhe's match recordings and concludes that he did not cheat.
• Su Zhe watches Demon King S's matches with Fat Brother to learn and improve.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe's skills improve rapidly, and he reaches A Division in a week, demonstrating his Talent.
• Su Zhe remains calm and focused on improving his skills despite the cheating accusations.
• Leon Kai shows concern for Su Zhe's reputation and decides to make a video to clear things up.
• Fat Brother, though not actively playing CSGO, still retains his game sense and is willing to help Su Zhe improve.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work are crucial for improvement in competitive gaming.
• Cheating accusations are a common issue in competitive gaming, and players must learn to deal with them.
• Learning from better players is essential for improving skills.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe interacts with players in the comments section, though he doesn't engage with the cheating accusations directly.
• Leon Kai watches Su Zhe's match recordings and decides to support him.
• Su Zhe and Fat Brother interact as they watch and learn from Demon King S's matches, with Fat Brother providing guidance to Su Zhe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe watches a video by Leon Kai, who analyzes and defends Su Zhe's rapid rank-up, dismissing cheating suspicions.
• Su Zhe realizes Leon Kai followed him and follows back, expressing gratitude.
• Su Zhe shares his daily training routine with Leon Kai, who provides feedback and advice.
• Leon Kai offers to introduce Su Zhe to a professional team if he reaches Diamond S with good stats.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe: Shows eagerness to learn and improve, seeks advice from Leon Kai, and is open to feedback.
• Leon Kai: Demonstrates kindness and willingness to help a stranger, provides detailed advice, and offers a path into professional play.

Significant Themes

• Hard Work and Persistence: Su Zhe's dedication to improving his skills, even when progress seems slow.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Leon Kai's role as a mentor, providing valuable advice and opening doors for Su Zhe.
• Honesty and Integrity: Leon Kai's defense of Su Zhe's skills, dismissing cheating suspicions.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Leon Kai: They interact through private messages, with Leon Kai providing advice and Su Zhe expressing gratitude and eagerness to learn. Their interaction is positive and mutually beneficial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe receives a long list of daily training tasks from Leon Kai, including aim training, Deathmatch kills, Ladder matches on all active maps, and fitness training.
• A new task is added: reach Diamond S rank on the Perfect World Platform to earn a B-class reward and a ticket into the professional player world.
• Su Zhe reaches S Division after a month of intense training, experiencing a mix of emotions.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe's dedication and perseverance in training lead to significant improvement in his CSGO skills, reaching S Division.
• Fat Brother returns to playing CS2, reaching S Division after duo queuing with Su Zhe.

Significant Themes

• Hard work and dedication lead to improvement and success.
• The grind of daily tasks and training is necessary for growth.
• The emotional journey of reaching a significant milestone (S Division).

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Fat Brother duo queue and support each other's progress in CS2.
• Fat Brother teases Su Zhe about reaching S Division, but also expresses admiration for his improvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• k0nfig and es3tag, members of NIP, are preparing for a match against Faze in the CS2 CAC.
• They decide to play some Ladder matches on the Perfect World Platform to relax and strategize.
• They encounter two high-ranking players, Su Zhe and Fat Brother, who are unaware of their opponents' identities.

Character Developments

• k0nfig is eager to play and try out new strategies, while es3tag is more cautious and focused on studying their upcoming opponent, Faze.
• Su Zhe, a high-ranking player on the Perfect World Platform, is nervous but determined to face professional players and test his skills.
• Fat Brother, Su Zhe's teammate, is a veteran anime fan with a heart of a young girl, despite his burly build.

Significant Themes

• The gap between professional and high-ranking amateur players is highlighted, with the latter having unrealistic expectations about their skills.
• The theme of facing one's fears and testing one's limits is explored through Su Zhe's decision to play against professional players.

Character Interactions

• k0nfig and es3tag interact as teammates, with k0nfig trying to convince es3tag to relax and play some Ladder matches, while es3tag is more focused on studying their upcoming opponent.
• Su Zhe and Fat Brother interact as teammates, with Fat Brother warning Su Zhe about the gap between professional and high-ranking amateur players, while Su Zhe is determined to test his skills against professionals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe's team, the terrorists, notice a CT pro at Archway and kill him, gaining a significant advantage.
• The terrorists aggressively push into the A site, taking down the remaining CTs and winning the round.
• Su Zhe, the entry fragger, leads his team's attack, clearing the A site and planting the bomb in subsequent rounds.
• The CTs, with pro players es3tag and k0nfig, struggle to communicate and coordinate with their teammates, leading to their defeat.
• The final score is 13-10 in favor of the terrorists.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe demonstrates quick reflexes, aggressive play, and strategic decision-making, growing into a confident and effective leader.
• es3tag and k0nfig, the CT pro players, initially underestimate their opponents but eventually become more serious, trying to salvage the game. However, their age and communication issues with their teammates hinder their performance.

Significant Themes

• Aim and Reflexes: The game's outcome is heavily influenced by the players' aim and reaction speed, with Su Zhe's team having a clear advantage in these areas.
• Communication and Teamwork: The CTs' lack of coordination and communication with their teammates contributes to their loss, while Su Zhe's team benefits from their cohesive play.
• Adaptability and Experience: The younger, more adaptable players on Su Zhe's team outperform the more experienced but less flexible pro players on the CT side.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and his teammates communicate effectively, coordinating their movements and sharing information to maintain their advantage.
• es3tag and k0nfig try to lead their team but struggle to connect with their less skilled teammates, leading to miscommunication and poor team performance.
• The dynamic between the pros and their teammates highlights the importance of both skill and teamwork in competitive gaming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe beats European Pro Players in a match, earning MVP with a 1.51 Rating.
• Su Zhe checks his system attributes, noting his progress and upcoming missions.
• k0nfig from NIP is intrigued by Su Zhe's playstyle and decides to review the match Demo.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe remains confident and determined, despite Fat Brother's warnings about the gap between domestic and foreign teams.
• k0nfig shows curiosity and a desire to improve, unlike es3tag who is dismissive of Su Zhe's potential.

Significant Themes

• The gap between domestic and foreign CS:GO teams.
• The importance of hard work and dedication in improving skills.
• The obsession with understanding and learning from exceptional players.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Fat Brother discuss the strength of foreign Pro Players, with Fat Brother trying to temper Su Zhe's confidence.
• es3tag and k0nfig discuss Su Zhe's playstyle, with es3tag dismissive and k0nfig curious and eager to learn more.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe receives a friend request from pro player k0nfig on Perfect World Platform.
• k0nfig praises Su Zhe's performance and asks about his age and pro aspirations.
• k0nfig offers Su Zhe a chance to join Nip's youth training, but Su Zhe declines, stating he wants to go pro in China.
• Xiao Yujun, a CSGO content creator, discovers a match where two NIP pros lost to domestic players and plans to make a video about it.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe shows confidence in his abilities and his decision to go pro in China.
• k0nfig is surprised by Su Zhe's response but respects his decision.
• Xiao Yujun is eager to create content around domestic players competing with foreign pros.

Significant Themes

• The gap between Chinese and European CSGO scenes.
• The potential of domestic CSGO players.
• The influence of foreign pros on the domestic CSGO community.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Fat Brother discuss k0nfig's friend request and the possibility of going pro.
• k0nfig and es3tag discuss the talent and competition in the CSGO scene.
• Xiao Yujun interacts with the ranked match records, planning to create content around a match where domestic players held their own against foreign pros.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yujun, a video creator, notices Su Zhe's impressive gameplay and decides to make a video about him.
• The video gains significant traction, leading to more scrutiny of Su Zhe's gameplay.
• Xiao Yujun discovers Su Zhe's rapid rank improvement from C+ to S in just over 40 days.
• Fat Brother and Xiao Guang are surprised by the attention Su Zhe's videos are getting.
• Fat Brother suggests Su Zhe start streaming, but Su Zhe declines, aiming to go pro instead.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe: Gains recognition and popularity due to his rapid rank improvement and impressive gameplay. He remains humble and focused on his goal of going pro.
• Xiao Yujun: Realizes the potential in Su Zhe's story and creates a video that gains significant attention, boosting his own career.
• Fat Brother: Shows entrepreneurial spirit by suggesting Su Zhe start streaming. He also displays knowledge of the esports scene by mentioning pro players like s1mple and Niko.

Significant Themes

• Rags to Riches: Su Zhe's journey from a low-rank player to an S-rank player in a short time is a classic rags-to-riches story.
• Recognition and Validation: Su Zhe seeks recognition for his skills and efforts, which he finally receives through the videos and the attention they bring.
• Ambition vs. Contentment: Su Zhe's ambition to go pro contrasts with Fat Brother's suggestion to settle for being a small streamer.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Xiao Yujun: Their interaction is indirect, but Xiao Yujun's video helps Su Zhe gain recognition and validation.
• Su Zhe, Fat Brother, and Xiao Guang: They discuss Su Zhe's newfound fame and Fat Brother's suggestion for Su Zhe to start streaming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe starts streaming with Xiao Guang and Fat Brother, attracting around 700 viewers.
• Su Zhe enters a ranked match on Mirage and encounters Danking (Dan Zong), a popular professional CS:GO player.
• The match progresses with Su Zhe's team winning the first three rounds, with Su Zhe securing multiple kills.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe: Shows exceptional skill and reflexes in the match, earning praise from viewers.
• Danking: Struggles with his performance after not playing CS:GO for a few days, leading to frustration and determination to win the next round.

Significant Themes

• The skill gap between casual and professional players.
• The impact of viewer expectations and comments on players' mental states.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Danking: Engage in a tense standoff in the dark room, with Su Zhe ultimately emerging victorious.
• Viewers and streamers: Interact through comments, influencing players' decisions and mental states.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe loses a game against Danking, a nearly professional player, and reflects on his performance.
• Danking, impressed by Su Zhe's progress, recommends him to Tianlu's youth academy.
• Su Zhe discovers he had blocked Tianlu's coach and captain due to misunderstanding their intentions.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe: Struggles with his performance but remains determined to improve and go pro.
• Danking: Shows kindness and support to Su Zhe, recommending him to the youth academy.
• K4Mi (Tianlu's coach) and 259 (Tianlu's captain): Attempt to contact Su Zhe but are initially blocked.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in pursuing one's goals (Su Zhe's journey to go pro).
• The importance of communication and understanding (Su Zhe's misunderstanding of Tianlu's coach and captain).

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe and Danking: Interact through the game and social media, with Danking showing support and encouragement to Su Zhe.
• Su Zhe and Fat Brother: Fat Brother shows concern and curiosity about Su Zhe's interactions with Danking and Tianlu's team.
• K4Mi and 259: Discuss Su Zhe's potential and attempt to contact him, leading to humorous misunderstandings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhe receives a youth training invitation from 259, a professional CS:GO team, after improving from C+ to S Division in a month.
• He agrees to a tryout the day after tomorrow.
• Su Zhe continues his livestream with his friends, Fat Brother and Xiao Guang, until 3 AM, completing his daily training tasks.
• The next day, Su Zhe asks his counselor for leave to attend the tryout, using emotional manipulation to secure the approval.

Character Developments

• Su Zhe: Realizes he's never had a personal life goal and becomes determined to pursue professional CS:GO, showing exceptional discipline and dedication.
• Fat Brother and Xiao Guang: Support Su Zhe's decision, understanding that his focus on CS:GO is now his main priority.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Hard Work: Su Zhe's dedication to improving his skills, even to the point of playing for 14 hours straight, highlights the theme of determination and hard work.
• Pursuit of Goals: Su Zhe's decision to pursue professional CS:GO, despite the challenges and sacrifices, emphasizes the theme of pursuing one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhe, Fat Brother, and Xiao Guang: Despite their different paces of improvement, the three maintain their friendship and support each other's pursuits.
• Su Zhe and his Counselor: Su Zhe manipulates his counselor's emotions to secure leave for his tryout, demonstrating his resourcefulness and determination.