Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang starts his summer job as an assistant to his cousin, Ma Xixi, a top CS:GO streamer.
• Jiang Yang's first task is to liven up the livestream by reading and thanking viewers for their gifts and comments.
• Ma Xixi's gameplay is entertainingly poor, but he finds excuses for his mistakes, amusing both Jiang Yang and the viewers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: Reflects on his future after college, feeling pressure and uncertainty. He enjoys watching Ma Xixi's gameplay and decides to return to playing CS:GO.
• Ma Xixi: Despite his poor gaming skills, he's a popular streamer with a relaxed and humorous attitude. He appreciates Jiang Yang's contribution to the livestream.

Significant Themes

• The pressure of future plans and career choices after college.
• The joy and camaraderie in gaming, despite skill level.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi: Their close cousin relationship is evident in their banter and mutual respect. Jiang Yang supports Ma Xixi's stream, while Ma Xixi encourages Jiang Yang's gaming interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang, a thirty-year-old disillusioned with his career, watches his cousin Ma Xixi play CS:GO and feels inspired to return to the game.
• A system panel appears before Jiang Yang, offering him a chance to return to the path of CS:GO and receive an "Old Deng Gift Pack."
• Jiang Yang takes over Ma Xixi's stream and plays CS:GO on his own account, watching highlights of the current top player, S1mple.
• The system rewards Jiang Yang with the "Old Deng Gift Pack" and 259 Comeback Points, along with an item called "Sleeping Black Tea."

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: Realizes his potential in CS:GO, becomes motivated to return to the game, and starts playing again.
• Ma Xixi: Falls ill and hands over the stream to Jiang Yang.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and second chances (Jiang Yang's decision to return to CS:GO)
• The influence of inspiration and motivation on personal growth (Jiang Yang's reaction to Ma Xixi's gameplay)
• The power of systems and rewards (the system's offer and Jiang Yang's rewards)

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi: Jiang Yang takes over Ma Xixi's stream, leading to Jiang Yang's return to CS:GO.
• Jiang Yang and the System: Jiang Yang interacts with the system panel, accepting its offer and receiving rewards.
• Jiang Yang and the Viewers: Jiang Yang communicates with the viewers in the chat, asking about the strongest CS:GO player and discussing the game.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang receives a system called "Old Timer Counterattack System" that helps old timers make a comeback in professional gaming.
• He completes five placement matches in CS:GO, placing in Perfect World C+.
• The system rewards him with 'Hunter's ECO Special Tactics' after completing the placement matches.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang shows his skills in CS:GO, performing well in his placement matches.
• He remains humble and eager to improve, despite his initial boasting.
• Ma Xixi, Jiang Yang's cousin, shows support and encouragement towards Jiang Yang's gaming.

Significant Themes

• The system's name, "Old Timer Counterattack System," suggests a theme of redemption and making a comeback.
• The importance of determination and practice in improving gaming skills is emphasized through Jiang Yang's placement matches.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi interact positively, with Ma Xixi supporting Jiang Yang's gaming and providing him with a computer to play on.
• Jiang Yang interacts with viewers in the stream, answering questions and engaging with their comments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang learns 'Hunter's ECO Special Tactics' from the system, gaining insights into ECO-round tactics.
• He receives a mission from the system to reach first place on any platform to earn a professional Sniper's signature technique.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: Becomes more determined to improve his skills and reach professional level. Develops a liking for using the Big Sniper.
• Hunter: Though not physically present, his ECO tactics and mindset significantly influence Jiang Yang's understanding of the game.

Significant Themes

• Learning and growth: Jiang Yang's eagerness to learn and improve, both from the system and external sources like Leon Kai.
• Professionalism vs amateurism: The gap between professional players and ordinary players is highlighted through Hunter's ECO tactics.
• The system's missions and rewards: The system's missions push Jiang Yang to improve, with rewards that can significantly enhance his skills.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi: Jiang Yang seeks Ma Xixi's advice on learning Counter-Strafing, showing his respect for his cousin's gaming knowledge.
• Jiang Yang and Cousin-in-law: Jiang Yang shares a meal with his cousin and her wife, showing a familial bond. His cousin-in-law expresses her concern for Jiang Yang's well-being during her absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang discovers his system's level evaluation after placements.
• He studies his abilities and decides to improve his Counter-Strafing.
• Ma Xixi and MO start their night stream, planning to analyze a youth tournament match.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang shows initiative in learning and understanding the game better.
• Ma Xixi proves to be a good mentor, explaining game aspects to Jiang Yang and viewers.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses in improving gameplay.
• The culture of learning from the strong in the CS:GO community.
• The potential of youth players in the CS:GO scene.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang joins Ma Xixi and MO's TS Voice channel for their stream.
• Ma Xixi and MO joke about Jiang Yang potentially replacing Ma Xixi as the "Number One Palace."
• Jiang Yang asks about m0nesy, a promising youth player, showing his eagerness to learn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang sleeps in late due to the Sleeping Black Tea's effects.
• He orders takeout for lunch and starts his rank-grinding journey.
• Jiang Yang watches MO's stream analyzing m0nesy's gameplay, which improves his game sense, map understanding, and positioning.
• He learns about "deliberate practice" and decides to test the system's capabilities.
• Jiang Yang adjusts his game settings and practices Counter-Strafing, improving his gunplay attribute.
• He completes 5000 Bots, leveling up his gunplay from Amateur LV.5 to Amateur LV.6.
• Jiang Yang receives a daily mission to run 5 kilometers for Comeback Points.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang becomes more dedicated to improving his skills, spending more time on deliberate practice.
• Ma Xixi shares his experience and advice on effective rank-grinding and aim practice.

Significant Themes

• The importance of deliberate practice and consistent effort in skill improvement.
• The impact of age on physical stamina and the need for regular exercise.
• The balance between focused practice and rest in gaming.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi's interaction is minimal in this chapter, with Ma Xixi mainly providing advice on Jiang Yang's gaming habits.
• Jiang Yang's internal monologue reveals his growing determination and enthusiasm for improving his skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang, a high school graduate, plays CS:GO with his former desk mate, Li Hua.
• They play a ranked match on Dust II, with Jiang Yang's team winning 16:8.
• Jiang Yang's Innate Special Forces Saint Body system grants him skill insights and progress during the match.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: Becomes more serious about improving his CS:GO skills, aiming to become a professional player. He gains insights into ECO (Economy) rounds and improves his understanding and performance in these situations.
• Li Hua: Remains a skilled player but is less serious about the game than Jiang Yang. He is surprised by Jiang Yang's improvement.

Significant Themes

• Skill improvement through effort and practice.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to different game situations (ECO rounds).
• The role of positive feedback in motivating improvement.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Li Hua: They catch up, joke around, and play together. Li Hua is initially skeptical of Jiang Yang's ambitions but is impressed by his improvement.
• Jiang Yang and Random Teammates: Jiang Yang communicates effectively with his teammates, leading to better team performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang wins his first match using Hunter's ECO Special Attack and decides to take the next match seriously.
• In the second match, they face a highly skilled player, "Sakurajima Mai," who dominates the enemy team.
• Jiang Yang switches to a Big Sniper, kills Sakurajima Mai, and turns the tide of the match.
• The team strategizes to avoid Sakurajima Mai and forces him to play retake, clawing back rounds and eventually winning the match.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang improves his sniping skills and gains confidence in his abilities, enjoying the teamwork and adrenaline of competitive CS:GO.
• Li Hua supports Jiang Yang and contributes to the team's success.
• The random teammates show improvement and trust in Jiang Yang's sniping skills.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and communication: The team's willingness to support and trust Jiang Yang's sniping, and their strategic planning to counter Sakurajima Mai.
• Overcoming adversity: The team faces a stronger opponent but doesn't give up and finds ways to win.
• Adrenaline and enjoyment: Jiang Yang experiences the thrill of competitive CS:GO and decides to continue playing.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Li Hua work together, with Li Hua providing Flashbangs and supporting Jiang Yang's sniping.
• Jiang Yang gains the trust and support of his random teammates, who drop him Big Snipers and encourage him.
• Ma Xixi watches Jiang Yang's match, impressed by his sniping skills, and encourages him to continue playing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang and Li Hua play three more matches after their comeback, winning two and losing one due to a teammate's power outage.
• Jiang Yang gains around 100 points, reaching the middle of the B rank.
• Jiang Yang opens the system and notices changes, including an increase in Comeback Points and the disappearance of "Sleeping Black Tea" from his personal items.
• The System Mall refreshes, displaying new items like the [Beginner Rifle Proficiency Experience Pack], [Clearwind Mill Map Proficiency (Advanced)], [Random Factory New Butterfly Knife], [One Random Hex Card], and [A Banana].
• Jiang Yang buys the [Beginner Rifle Experience Pack] and [Random Hex Card] using his Comeback Points.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang becomes more determined to improve his skills and reach the S rank.
• Jiang Yang learns about the System Mall's daily refresh and the permanent availability of certain mission-obtained items.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and continuous improvement in gaming and life.
• The allure of new and powerful items, and the temptation to spend resources on them.
• The uncertainty and risk involved in making purchases with unknown effects.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Li Hua continue to play together, with Li Hua expressing his intention to lose weight by going swimming.
• Jiang Yang interacts with the system, exploring its functions and making purchases in the System Mall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang considers using the "Buy Now, Pay Later" feature to buy a Butterfly Knife.
• Ma Xixi gets frustrated with queue times and chatters in his stream, leading to Jiang Yang's suggestion to go run outdoors.
• They go to a riverside greenway and livestream their run, completing five kilometers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang shows his talent for creating content and his energetic, positive nature, gaining viewers' affection.
• Ma Xixi, though initially reluctant, completes the five-kilometer run with Jiang Yang's help, showing determination and resilience.
• Ma Xixi starts considering rebuilding good habits due to Jiang Yang's influence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of maintaining good habits and discipline.
• The power of positive influence and encouragement.
• The impact of streaming on viewers and the streamer's life.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi's cousin-brother bond strengthens as they work together to complete the run.
• Jiang Yang encourages and drags Ma Xixi through the run, showing support and determination.
• The viewers engage with the stream, reacting to Ma Xixi's struggles and Jiang Yang's encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang completes a 5km run, earning 369 Comeback Points, bringing his total to 570.
• He and Ma Xixi return home, and Ma Xixi suggests Jiang Yang stream in his place due to exhaustion.
• Jiang Yang agrees and turns on the stream camera, receiving a warm welcome from viewers.
• He jokes about his rank change from Demon King C+ to B rank, entertaining the viewers.
• Jiang Yang decides to make a prediction: getting ten kills as a special agent in his next game.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: Shows off his physical fitness, proves to be a natural at streaming, and demonstrates his charisma and humor.
• Ma Xixi: Struggles with physical exertion, considers helping Jiang Yang pursue streaming as a career.

Significant Themes

• Jiang Yang's talent for streaming and his potential in the gaming industry.
• The impact of physical exercise on one's health and stamina.
• The power of charisma and humor in engaging an audience.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi: Their cousin relationship is shown, with Ma Xixi supporting Jiang Yang's streaming debut.
• Jiang Yang and the viewers: Jiang Yang's humor and talent for streaming connect with the viewers, who welcome him warmly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang opens a betting pool on whether he can get 10 or more kills in ANTI-ECO rounds.
• The match is played on Nuke, with Jiang Yang on the CT side.
• Jiang Yang's team struggles in the initial rounds due to poor teamplay.
• Jiang Yang gets 16 ECO kills in the match, far exceeding the bet.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang displays confidence in his ANTI-ECO skills and plays aggressively.
• Ma Xixi, Jiang Yang's cousin, is initially skeptical but becomes impressed by Jiang Yang's performance.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and skill in the face of doubt (from both teammates and viewers).
• The importance of teamplay and communication in CS:GO.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi interact throughout the match, with Ma Xixi counting Jiang Yang's ECO kills.
• Jiang Yang communicates with his teammates, trying to improve their teamplay.
• Jiang Yang interacts with the stream chat, acknowledging their doubts and teasing them about his performance.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Jiang Yang, Ma Xixi's cousin, fills in for her stream and impressively climbs to the B rank bracket in just one day.
• He gains attention for his exceptional performance as a counter-terrorist, getting nearly half of his kills during anti-eco rounds.
• Jiang Yang mistakenly settles the beans (bets) wrong, causing a minor panic, but the loss is minimal.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: Shows remarkable talent in CS:GO, particularly in anti-eco situations. He's also humorous and confident, but can be careless with details (like settling bets).
• Ma Xixi: Shows concern for Jiang Yang's well-being and the stream's integrity, having learned from past mistakes with his partner MO.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Skill: Jiang Yang's natural talent is evident, but he also acknowledges the need for continuous practice and learning (e.g., watching match recordings).
• Humor and Entertainment: The stream's entertainment value is high due to Jiang Yang's personality and unexpected moments.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi: They have a friendly, teasing relationship. Ma Xixi is protective of Jiang Yang, while Jiang Yang is respectful but also playful with Ma Xixi.
• Jiang Yang and the Viewers: Jiang Yang interacts with the viewers, teasing them, and even learning from their comments (e.g., realizing he settled the bets wrong).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang has been working at his cousin's place for a month, enjoying an easy and relaxing job with good treatment.
• He gains fame in the CS:GO community due to a clip of him settling prediction beans incorrectly, attracting viewers to his streams.
• Jiang Yang's skills improve rapidly, and he reaches A rank in CS:GO. He plans to choose a map to focus on for his comeback mission.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang: He becomes more confident in his skills, understands the system's purpose better, and plans his comeback strategically.
• Ma Xixi: He is revealed to be lazy and relies on Jiang Yang to handle the stream in the afternoons, only asking that Jiang Yang not open predictions.

Significant Themes

• Improvement through dedication and practice
• The competitive nature of CS:GO and the challenges of climbing ranks
• The importance of learning from opponents and adapting strategies

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Ma Xixi: They have a good working relationship, with Ma Xixi treating Jiang Yang well and relying on him for streaming.
• Jiang Yang and the CS:GO community: Jiang Yang gains popularity due to a clip, attracting viewers to his streams and making him known for his looks and entertainment value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang purchases 'Dust II Positioning Compendium (Beginner)' and 'NIKO's Pre-aim Technique' from the System Mall.
• He uses the positioning compendium to improve his understanding of Dust II positions.
• He enters a simulation space to practice and learn from NIKO's pre-aiming technique.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang demonstrates his quick learning speed and understanding of his own talent.
• He gains insights into pre-aiming, realizing its core logic involves understanding fixed gun positions and map spaces.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding map positions and spaces for strategic gameplay.
• The value of learning from top players to improve one's skills.
• The concept of pre-aiming and its role in enhancing first-shot accuracy.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang interacts with the System Mall and the simulation space, learning from NIKO's pre-aiming technique.
• He engages in a mental duel with NIKO, learning from his strategies and techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang has an epiphany about pre-aiming in CS:GO, understanding its importance in the game.
• He returns to streaming and starts ranking up, playing only on Dust II.
• Jiang Yang goes on a winning streak, improving his skills and ranking up to A+.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang's skills and understanding of the game improve significantly.
• Li Hua, Jiang Yang's deskmate, feels left behind as Jiang Yang ranks up faster than him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and skill in CS:GO, not just execution.
• The impact of hard work and dedication on improvement in competitive gaming.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Li Hua discuss their ranks and decide to improve separately.
• Jiang Yang carries his team to victory against a strong opponent, boosting their confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang discovers a new feature of his 'Hunter's ECO Special Attack' skill, which can affect the opponent's morale.
• He decides to stream his rank-climbing journey to S rank while also attempting a temporary mission to earn a pro player's signature move.
• Jiang Yang matches with Crystal Brother, a former League of Legends pro player, in his CS:GO ranked match.
• Jiang Yang's team loses the first pistol round, but he leads a successful push on A site in the second round, securing four kills with a Desert Eagle.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang gains confidence in his skills and aims to reach S rank.
• Crystal Brother, a former League of Legends pro player, is revealed to be skilled in CS:GO and is confident in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of confidence and belief in one's abilities.
• The importance of communication and teamwork in CS:GO.
• The impact of a player's reputation and ID on their opponents' morale.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Crystal Brother interact through the public chat, with Jiang Yang revealing himself to be a fan of Crystal Brother's.
• Jiang Yang communicates effectively with his teammates, leading a successful push on A site.
• The viewers in both Jiang Yang's and Crystal Brother's streams engage in friendly banter and discussion.

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang, using the Desert Eagle, secures multiple kills in eco rounds, boosting his team's morale.
• His team leads 10:5 at halftime, with Jiang Yang having 11 kills, 1 assist, and 2 deaths.
• In the second half, Crystal Brother's team mounts a comeback, tying the score 14:14.
• Jiang Yang secures a 1v5 ace using an AWP, turning the tide and securing match point for his team.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang improves his understanding of NIKO's Pre-aim Technique and Hunter's ECO Rush, enhancing his gameplay.
• Crystal Brother, despite his boasts, shows skill and leads his team's comeback.
• Jiang Yang's teammates show improved teamwork and communication.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual skill and clutch performances in CS:GO.
• The impact of teamwork and communication on gameplay.
• The role of reaction speed and instinct in high-level play.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and his teammates communicate effectively during the final clutch, leading to their victory.
• Jiang Yang and Crystal Brother's rivalry drives both players to perform better.
• Jiang Yang's teammates express excitement and support after his 1v5 ace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yang's team wins a thrilling match against Crystal Brother's team, with Jiang Yang securing a pentakill and a monstrous performance.
• Jiang Yang's stats (45 kills, 3 assists, 17 deaths, 161.2 average damage per round, 2.61 rating) outshine Crystal Brother's (29 kills, 7 assists, 19 deaths, 130.4 average damage per round, 1.51 rating).
• Jiang Yang gains 49 points, reaching 2369 points, and is only 31 points away from S rank.
• Jiang Yang and Crystal Brother duo queue, but their first promotion match is cursed, leading to a close loss.
• They win the next match, securing Jiang Yang's S rank promotion.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yang improves his skills significantly, carrying his team to victory and securing S rank.
• Crystal Brother, despite his pride, acknowledges Jiang Yang's skill and invites him for a duo queue.

Significant Themes

• The theme of constant improvement and overcoming challenges is evident in Jiang Yang's journey to S rank.
• The competitive nature of online gaming and the community's encouragement for players to become stronger is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yang and Crystal Brother interact positively, with Crystal Brother acknowledging Jiang Yang's skill and inviting him for a duo queue.
• Jiang Yang rallies his team during the overtime battle, demonstrating his leadership and team spirit.

• Jiang Yang, a freshman, continues to improve his CS:GO skills, aiming to become a professional player.
• He discusses his career plans with his cousin, Ma Xixi, who tries to convince him to focus on his studies and live streaming instead of going pro due to the difficulties and low salaries in professional CS play.
• Jiang Yang decides to balance both, attending university while continuing to improve his skills and aiming for the top of the Perfect World platform.
• He reaches S rank with 74 stars, placing him second on the platform, and starts climbing the ranks to reach the top spot.
• After winning a match, he gains another star and checks his notifications to find a friend request from "Jiang Yang Himself," the player who performed poorly on the opposing team.
• Jiang Yang accepts the friend request but declines an invitation to duo queue, as he's focused on ranking up.
• Meanwhile, at the VG club, 259, a renowned CS commander, notices Jiang Yang's skills and considers inviting him to duo queue but decides against it, believing Jiang Yang is too skilled for 259's current level.
• Jiang Yang automatically reaches the number one spot in Perfect World after his opponent loses a match, triggering a quest reward from the System.