I knew it.
Xu Cheng felt that this was more like it and couldn't help sneering again. "So, Xiao Kai, when you're bad, you can't blame your mechanics."
"Yes, yes, yes! You're absolutely right, big bro!"
Factory Director typed humbly, "So, big bro, aside from mechanics and laning, I'm also a little clueless about game sense and the big picture."
"Could you teach me?"
"Oh?"
Xu Cheng paused slightly.
Game sense? The big picture?
He really didn't know much about that...
In his opinion, game sense and the big picture were just like laning: he relied entirely on his own talent and instincts.
After all, he'd only been playing LOL for a little over two months, all told.
He was usually busy with classes, so he didn't have much time to think about these things.
But the other guy was a paying customer. If he said he wouldn't teach him, wouldn't that make him seem weak?
He replied coolly:
"Sure."
Factory Director took a deep breath, already bracing himself for another earth-shattering revelation.
"?? You're seriously not going to ask me about Auto Attack Flash again? Auto Attack Flash is so freaking awesome!"
"Holy crap, I just went and tried it. There's no way in hell I can do that."
"Anyone with hands can do it? And you've already mastered it? If I hadn't been watching your stream the whole time, I'd have believed you!"
"Factory Director's learned some bad habits. He's actually started reverse-psychologizing the Data Monster."
"Please, does anyone have a recording from earlier? I'm a Fiora main, and I'm going crazy. Can someone teach me Auto Attack Flash? I want to learn it so badly!"
"Grandmaster! Please accept my bow!"
The countless viewers in the livestream were still reeling from the shock of seeing Fiora's Auto Attack Flash. When they saw Factory Director chatting with Xu Cheng about something else, they were immediately unhappy.
Compared with their current discussion about game sense and all that, they were much more interested in finding out how to pull off Auto Attack Flash!
Nearly an hour had passed since Xu Cheng performed Auto Attack Flash, but only a handful of people had managed to do it successfully.
In fact, even by S12, not many people could perform Auto Attack Flash consistently. Because of how unpredictable it was, pros had always avoided using it in the Professional Arena.
You could imagine how difficult it was.
"Game sense... Isn't game sense just going by your gut? I get the feeling the enemy's coming to gank me, so I prepare in advance."
"Not exactly. Game sense comes from reacting to the movements of all ten players on the map. What you're describing is more like talent. It works when you're in good form, but what about when you're playing badly?"
"? Wasn't I supposed to be teaching you?"
"Uh... yes, yes, haha. I saw all that online. Don't be mad, big bro..."
"Then let's talk about the big picture..."
Factory Director no longer had the energy to pay attention to the fans and viewers.
As his conversation with Xu Cheng went on, especially when they "discussed" game sense, the big picture, avoiding ganks, team fight strategy, and other aspects of LOL, he froze several times. On more than one occasion, he nearly coughed up blood in frustration—
Xu Cheng had indeed shocked him beyond words again, but this time, the shock had been the opposite of positive.
Would you believe it?
This genius was actually completely clueless about game sense, the big picture, and team coordination...
Completely clueless!
Yes. With Factory Director's wealth of experience, there was currently no one in the LPL Region with better game sense than him.
So it only took a short conversation for him to figure Xu Cheng out.
And then...
What a waste of talent! You're not acting like a decent person!
He had such terrifying talent, yet hadn't bothered to study or learn even the most basic principles of game sense and teamwork.
How could that not be a waste of talent?
If the other guy had been on EDG, Factory Director might already have kicked him.
Of course...
He didn't dare do that now. In fact, once he realized this, Factory Director had already been completely won over by Xu Cheng.
Just imagine: someone with no basic sense of the overall game, who relied entirely on his own talent and instincts, could still match what ordinary top players learned over a lifetime...
He was a monster!
You had to understand: even though Xu Cheng didn't know any of the theory, his game sense when he played was astonishingly good—
What did that mean?
Just like how he laned by instinct, he was relying entirely on his talent to do all of this!
What kind of talent was that?
To Factory Director, Xu Cheng was like an undiscovered gold mine.
The gold mine itself had no idea how valuable it was. It didn't even know how to develop itself systematically, or have the methods or equipment to do so.
If his Upper Limit was 100, what he'd shown so far was at most the most basic 50.
Factory Director couldn't imagine how far Xu Cheng's skill and Upper Limit would rise once he received systematic training and learned to put everything in order!
And so, after enduring an unimaginable shock, Factory Director had an epiphany!
He set everything else aside and, in a near-reverent, almost fanatical state, began endlessly sharing his precious experience with Xu Cheng about game sense, teamwork, and everything else.
At first, Xu Cheng was a little unwilling to listen.
But as he listened, although he still interrupted Factory Director from time to time, he was clearly no longer as impatient as before.
Time passed.
By nine that evening, Xu Cheng had finally wrapped up the day's "above-and-beyond" discussion—
"I'm logging off."
"Big bro, listen to me. Game sense and teamwork are important. This is a team game, after all. You can't rely on your talent and just go solo. You won't get far that way!"
"Was I teaching you, or were you teaching me?"
Xu Cheng was a little unhappy about how their roles had suddenly switched around that day.
"Of course you were teaching me..."
Factory Director ground his teeth, while acting as humbly as a lovesick puppy. "I only heard all that from a friend. I don't even know if it's right... But, big bro, I really do want what's best for you!"
"Got it. Let's leave it there for now."
Xu Cheng didn't say anything else and was about to log off.
"Don't forget what we agreed on earlier, big bro! We're playing together every afternoon!"
"Got it. But... are you really that eager to improve? Were the things I taught you that useful?"
Factory Director was practically grinding his teeth to dust. "Yes, yes! You're incredible, big bro. Your reputation precedes you!"
"Still, there's the matter of paying extra."
"...Fine!"
Watching the other guy's ID go dark, Factory Director slapped his forehead.
Damn it.
He'd thrown away every last bit of dignity for this guy. He'd even given up on saving face.
He'd actually said something that sickening!
But...
Something occurred to him, and Factory Director's spirits lifted.
It had all been worth it!
The Data Monster was a genius beyond anyone's imagination!
If he accepted systematic training, then his future... Factory Director couldn't wait to see it!
Without realizing it, Factory Director had raised his expectations for Xu Cheng's future once again. He'd even temporarily put aside his team loyalties. All he wanted was for Xu Cheng to grow and become the LPL Region's true hope!
To give this poor, fragile region a little strength and something to believe in.
Xu Cheng—the future hope of the LPL Region and its savior—had no idea what "heavy burden" had somehow been placed on his shoulders.
He walked out of the internet café and looked up at the sky, black as ink.
Then he let out a long breath.
Today... he felt like he'd gotten a little stronger again.
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