Chapter 49 Drawing of lots
Mazou Cathedral, Marseille, France.
A handsome blonde man sat lazily on a street bench across from the church, listlessly watching the tourists who came and went around him. In the past few days in Marseille, except for going to the elite stadium to compete, he just ran here in a daze, and he couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, I am afraid that he is more religious than those staunch believers of Jehovah. Out of his pocket, he took out a small silver sign that read EEG. Thetopeight. Quarterfinals), subconsciously threw the sign into the air, and then picked it up.
"Look, it's Roe!"
A few kids recognized him - in Europe, great esports players are very popular. Roe forced a smile on his face and signed the children's names, but he didn't feel good. He did his best, but he still lost to KE.TO and missed the chance to become a top four in Europe, and although the media unanimously agreed that he had lost to Yourong, he was not happy at all.
"If you lose the game, the fool will be happy!"
The year before last, he and Xiao Tian became the runners-up in the Czech doubles competition, and when he smug to accept the congratulations of the reporters, Xiao Tian glanced disdainfully at the side and said this. Since then, no matter what tournament he has competed in, he has always made the championship his only goal.
"Xiao Tian, wait, next year, I will definitely appear in front of you as a European champion!"
He rested his head on the back of his chair and looked up at the sky, where the sky was cloudless and the sun caressed his face gently. The air in the Mediterranean seems to be so beautiful forever, I wonder what it will be like in distant China?
"Knock knock!"
The church clock announced that it was three o'clock in the afternoon, and Roe stood up and walked in the direction of the elite stadium, today is the last day of the WARIII European Classic, and the much-anticipated final is about to be staged: Fut.NanaVSSK.Hot
Beijing, Dragon Pavilion.
China Warcraft Individual Ranking Tournament, Day 1.
In front of the legendary esports stadium, a long line stretched across the road, and spectators eagerly awaited to enter. Next to the gate, which is made up of two dragons that surround the sky, game babies in tight shirts and red skirts dance to the music, passing on the vitality of youth to everyone.
"Lustful boy, don't look at it, let's go inside."
Li Hong pushed Qizai, and Qizai reluctantly glanced at the game babies again, and then walked into the Dragon Pavilion.
"Although I don't have a special car, it's not bad to look at the cuties, haha."
Qizai said contentedly that Xiao Xin, Xiao Tian and Chen Ling, who were contestants, had already taken the special car arranged by the organizing committee to the players' lounge from the back door, while Ah Ming, Qizai and Li Hong, who were spectators, lined up to enter the hall from the main entrance.
"Alas, I think back then, I also came by special car!"
Ah Ming sighed "grieved", and Li Hong suddenly said:
"I wonder if those two people have met?"
"Who and whom?"
Qizai asked, Ah Ming sighed and said:
"Lao Xin and Liu Fei."
At the door of the players' lounge, Xiao Xin and Liu Fei stood side by side with smiles on their faces, and in front of them were countless flashing lights. "The intimate group photo of the two favorites to win the championship" is a scene that the reporters have been planning for a long time, and Xiao Xin and Liu Fei can only be temporarily manipulated by the reporters to make various POSEs.
Xiao Xin looked sideways at Liu Fei, the last time they met was last year, a few months have passed, she seems to have lost a little bit, maybe she practiced hard, right? remembered that in the past, when he was interviewed, she was always shy and hidden, but now, she has become the "first person in China", and he has to start all over again.
The world is always changing, and there are always surprises.
Aware of Xiao Xin's gaze, Liu Fei lowered his head and said softly:
"I'm really glad you're back."
Xiao Xin said lightly:
"Thanks, though, we'll meet in the arena sooner or later."
Liu Fei raised his head and met Xiao Xin's gaze and said:
"I remember, you never showed mercy."
"Of course."
"I may not be able to win against you, but I'll do my best."
At this time, the opening ceremony was about to begin, and the reporters rushed to the hall one after another, Xiao Xin breathed a sigh of relief, and finally didn't have to face the camera with a smile.
"Long time no see!"
Zhu Jun, who had been waiting for a long time, came over and stood beside Liu Fei, taking off his coat and draping it on Liu Fei, while greeting Xiao Xin warmly. Xiao Xin smiled faintly and said:
"yes, I forgot to congratulate you."
Zhu Jun took Liu Fei's hand, looked at her deeply, and then said to Xiao Xin:
"Thank you, this year's Super League champion, it's my engagement gift for her."
"You'd better choose another gift."
Chen Ling, who had been silent, suddenly said, Xiao Tian, who was standing behind Xiao Xin, also stepped forward, leaning close to him, her beautiful eyes radiated a confident light, and she stared at Liu Fei for a moment and said:
"Because, whether it's an individual ranking tournament or a super league, the championship is ours!"
"See you on the field, then."
After speaking, Liu Fei walked towards the hall, Zhu Jun smiled at Xiao Xin and the three of them very gracefully, and chased after Liu Fei.
"Let's go, it's time to draw lots."
Xiao Xin said lightly, and then walked towards the hall as well.
"The captain is sad."
Looking at Xiao Xin's back, Xiao Tian said faintly.
"This level can only be done on his own."
Chen Ling walked past Xiao Tian and dropped this sentence. Xiao Tian stood in place in a daze, for a long time, and suddenly smiled sweetly:
"No, you forgot, and me!"
The opening ceremony was very brief, there was no speech by the organizer, and there was no speech by the leader, but Fang Han walked on the stage and said: "China Individual Ranking Competition, National Finals, start now!" It has ignited the passion of the audience. E-sports is a simple and fun sport.
This is followed by a draw of lots, in which the contestants take the stage and take out the ball representing their destiny from the glass box. Sixteen players, divided into four groups, qualified for the top two in the group, followed by a brutal single-elimination tournament. According to the results of previous competitions, Liu Fei, Chen Jie, Zhu Jun, and Someboy are seeded players in the four groups, and the three members of the FF team will have to see the lottery.
"It would be wonderful if the three of them drew a group, haha!"
Ah Ming, who was sitting in the audience, suddenly gloated and laughed, Li Hong glared at him and scolded in a low voice:
"Crow's beak!"
At this time, it was Xiao Tian's turn to draw lots, and the originally noisy venue suddenly fell silent, and people were waiting with bated breath to see which group this beautiful player who rose like a comet would draw.
Xiao Tian smiled at Xiao Xin and Chen Ling without any nervousness, and then casually took out a small round ball from the glass box and handed it to Fang Han. Fang Han opened the ball, took out the note inside, showed it to the audience, and announced:
"Zhang Xiaotian, Group A!"
This sentence is like throwing a boulder into the calm sea, causing waves in the audience. Because, the seeded player in Group A is Liu Fei. Since Xiao Tian appeared, the debate about who is the first female player of Chinese Warcraft between her and Liu Fei has not stopped, and it is rumored that the two have been secretly competing. Now, the two beautiful players are finally going to collide head-on!
"Sweet will win!"
A group of Xiao Tian's loyal fans shouted loudly, and the "Liu Fei's personal guards" next to them immediately responded:
"Liu Fei is the most beautiful!"
The two sides fought every word, and the venue seemed a little chaotic for a while.
Qizai eagerly said to Ah Ming:
"Brother Ming, let's make a bet and see who will win between Sister Xiao Tian and Liu Fei."
Ah Ming and Li Hong said in unison:
"Hit you on the head! Of course it was Britney who won! ”
Looking at the chaotic scene, Fang Han wiped his sweat, and in desperation, he had to ask the players to continue the draw.
It was Xiao Xin's turn to draw lots, and the noisy venue was quiet, and then there was thunderous applause! People have respect for the hero who helped China win the only confrontation between China and South Korea.
"TopOne, Group D."
Fang Han announced.
"It doesn't have to be such a coincidence."
Qizai scratched his head and said with a wry smile.
According to the rules, the top two in Group A and Group D will meet in the first round of the knockout round, that is, if nothing else, Xiao Xin's opponent after qualifying is either Liu Fei or Xiao Tian.
"What should come, always come."
Armin sighed, and somehow, he suddenly had a sense of foreboding.
At the end of the draw ceremony, the big screen on the stage showed the grouping:
A, Liu Fei, Zhang Xiaotian, piron, Ins
B, Chen Jie, MAX, Lin, NO.0
C, Zhu Jun, Sun, Log, Mobile
D、Someboy、TopOne、Fact、Mon
Immediately after, the lights in the Dragon Pavilion went out, and the sound of passionate music sounded, and countless colored beams of light swept over everyone's excited faces. The big screen shows the opening match:
Zhang Xiaotian VS Liu Fei.