Chapter 98: Snuggling Up (1222)
Twenty minutes later.
Even though Jiang Shu had seen Choi Woo-je’s future glory on the competitive stage, he couldn’t help but be amazed at this moment.
No ordinary player could remain unperturbed after witnessing a massacre in a Korean server Challenger game with their own eyes.
A 700-point Korean server game, slaughtering the five opponents like pigs—was this the strength of the future God King?
Jiang Shu couldn't help but look at Choi Woo-je, who sat calmly in the gaming chair, as if he had just done something trivial.
What a pity. This era belonged to the white-robed God King of LPL, and this year was the year of the God King's ascension. The peak-form TheShy was not someone this little squirt could contend with yet.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shu reached out and ruffled the head of his 'Great Universe Teacher'.
“Little guy, do you want to go to SKT?”
Choi Woo-je and his mother simultaneously widened their eyes.
...
After leaving the internet cafe, Jiang Shu looked back at the brightly lit establishment and couldn't help but smile.
His occupational hazard had kicked in; he couldn't resist when he saw talent, even if this talent wasn't in their K-pop industry, he still couldn't hold back.
It was true that he liked K-pop, but he also liked League of Legends. These pure young men fighting for a world championship truly reminded him of his own girls.
What harm was there in helping them if he could?
If the ID “Zeus” had replaced the old Canna as SKT’s starting top laner earlier, would the final outcome of S11 have been different?
It probably wouldn't have made much difference; EDG was truly unstoppable that year.
Jiang Shu wasn't sure about the final outcome, but he had already made his choice.
On the way back, Jiang Shu checked the news related to the esports scene.
The S8 World Championship, where the first generation God King ascended, was set to begin its Play-In Stage on October 1st. It hadn't started yet. At this time, LPL was still in the stage where RNG dominated everything. Other teams were just accessories to RNG, serving as an audience to witness RNG's year of full championships and deification.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shu couldn't help but chuckle.
Thinking about S8 RNG being eliminated by G2, it was truly hard to hold back laughter.
Turning off the news, Jiang Shu dialed Li Duohui’s number.
“Chairman.”
“President Li, do you know anyone at T1, the esports club under SK Group?”
“I don't know anyone at the T1 esports club, but I can speak to the head of SK Group's investment department,” Li Duohui replied.
Jiang Shu was taken aback.
The head of SK Group’s investment department?
Wasn't that SK Group's venture capital director?
Li Duohui actually knew such an important person?
“It’s like this…” Jiang Shu told Li Duohui about Choi Woo-je, “I want to send him to T1’s youth training.”
Li Duohui’s exasperated voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Chairman, it’s one thing for you to recruit trainees normally, but now your business has expanded to the esports industry?”
“I just saw talent and didn’t want him to be buried,” Jiang Shu said with an awkward laugh.
“Alright, I’ll contact Director Choi.”
“Okay, I’ll wait for your news.”
Not long after the call ended, Jiang Shu received a text message from Li Duohui after he got home and showered.
It was the number for Li Lishi, the head of the T1 club.
Currently, T1 was jointly operated by an American-European company and SK Group, and the number Li Duohui got was for the SK side's representative.
Jiang Shu discussed Choi Woo-je’s situation with Li Lishi, and Li Lishi said that Choi Woo-je could come over tomorrow.
After hanging up, he told Choi Woo-je’s mother to have them report to the T1 club tomorrow.
It was already past nine when he got home, not long before Liu Zhimin finished work.
Jiang Shu had been wondering how to pass the time when an idea suddenly struck him.
He opened an online shopping app and started searching for various stage outfits.
Let his thoughts wander a bit.
He was originally just thinking about Liu Zhimin’s stage outfits, but then he realized something: why couldn't he buy other artists’ stage outfits and have Liu Zhimin wear them?
Holy cow?
Didn't that open up a whole new line of thought?
And so, Jiang Shu enthusiastically searched for uniforms online. It just goes to show that you can buy anything online; his shopping cart quickly accumulated over a dozen items.
When Liu Zhimin returned around eleven, she saw Jiang Shu sitting on the sofa, grinning mischievously and fiddling with his phone.
“What are you doing?” Liu Zhimin placed her shopping bag on the coffee table and asked Jiang Shu, looking confused.
“Buying you clothes.”
“Huh?” Liu Zhimin looked at Jiang Shu, completely puzzled, but Jiang Shu didn't explain, only continued to make payments.
He bought twenty or thirty items, enough for him to enjoy!
After completing the payment, Jiang Shu finally looked at Liu Zhimin and extended his hand.
Liu Zhimin walked over and naturally sat in Jiang Shu’s lap.
“Are you free tomorrow?”
“No.” Liu Zhimin closed her eyes, rubbing against Jiang Shu, who smelled of shower gel, like a kitten. “We're having a comeback in half a month, so my schedule is very tight. Tomorrow, I have to record ‘Knowing Bros’.”
“That’s a pity. I'm going to the T1 club tomorrow, and I thought about taking you to have some fun,” Jiang Shu said regretfully.
“What is the T1 club?”
“SKT Esports Club, League of Legends division.”
Hearing SKT, Liu Zhimin nodded in understanding.
Compared to the self-contained popularity of esports domestically, the esports industry in Korea is a legitimate sport. The status of esports players is equivalent to that of athletes, and SKT, with its three-time champion Faker, has extremely high national recognition.
It's just that after the recent name change to T1, some Koreans who don't pay much attention to the esports industry aren't very familiar with it.
“What are you doing at SKT?” Liu Zhimin asked curiously.
“Today I found a good prospect, so I’m making a connection and sending him to youth training to hone his skills,” Jiang Shu explained.
“Just like you look for trainees?”
“Mm.”
“Your business is really broad,” Liu Zhimin couldn’t help but exclaim.
Jiang Shu chuckled, looking down at Liu Zhimin’s cool attire. He reached out and tugged at her top, revealing half a white cloud.
Liu Zhimin looked up at Jiang Shu, speechless.
“I haven’t showered yet!”
“Shall I join you?” Jiang Shu said with a smile.
“No.” Liu Zhimin sternly refused, rolling her eyes. “Last time we showered together, you were all over me, and I couldn't even wash properly.”
Jiang Shu gave an awkward laugh.
Mainly, in that kind of situation, it was indeed hard to resist. It wasn't his fault; it was his ‘second brother’s’ fault.
His ‘second brother’ used evil methods to control his brain!
Liu Zhimin looked up, kissed Jiang Shu on the cheek, and then stood up.
“I’m going to shower.”
“Remember to change your clothes!” Jiang Shu reminded her.
“Got it.” Liu Zhimin casually picked up the shopping bag she had brought and walked into the bathroom.
Watching Liu Zhimin’s graceful figure leave, the emotions Jiang Shu had suppressed all evening surged once again.
He was already looking forward to the ‘battle’ scene later.