Age of Chaos Valentine's Day Special (Part II) Regrets that I had in those years
[What is the deepest memory of a boy's youth? I'm sure a lot of people talk about the time they spent in the game with their friends, and I'm no exception, so I'd like to dedicate this article to those green years that are about to pass. 】
1
"Let's congratulate RNG on winning the 2018 msi Mid-Season Invitational Championship!"
Before the arrival of summer, the campus still retains the refreshing tranquility of spring. The sound of the flies flapping their wings taking off has become an insignificant embellishment for the tranquility of this side. Until the announcement of victory over the electronic screen completely disturbed the little silence left in the spring.
“RNG nb!”
The shouts full of vigor and vitality rippled in the silent dormitory in a loop. The cracking of the kettle, the hysterical roar, and the incessant applause echoed for a long time in the brightly lit dormitory.
The overwhelming cheers, breaking the limitations of electronic equipment, resounded inside and outside the stadium. Under the golden rain, the six people wearing team uniforms have become the heroes in the minds of everyone who loves LPL. Six young people, with the "RNG" symbolizing the never-give-up team symbol, ushered in a year of glory belonging to the LPL. At this time, it is too early to be the defeat that was destined to be imprinted on the pillar of shame.
"I'll leave it to you."
The school gate stall away from the dormitory isolated the dormitory's overwhelming cheers. Filled with ears, in addition to the noisy shouting, only the solemn advice of President Manyu remained.
The stalls were crowded with tables and chairs, and the local area was filled with people from all walks of life. People from different grades and clubs toasted together to celebrate the end of the party.
The breeze of late spring faintly conveys the scent of summer. The combination of heat and warmth swept the entire plain. The swept south wind, mixed with warm rain and dew, nourishes every inch of the land that passes by. The sudden change of summer weather followed by a gentle breeze. The hot and cold fronts of water and fire are intertwined with the dense dark clouds in the sky, rubbing their hands.
"Okay, okay."
Touching the oncoming wine glass, I agreed to President Manyu's request disappreciatively, and drank the drink in my hand neatly.
"Say what work, come and eat."
The formal promise of the re-election brought the whole supper to a heavy atmosphere. Senior Sister Zhiyan, who had a cheerful personality on the side, hurriedly diverted the topic to alleviate the dull atmosphere of the scene. While teasing the members present, she half-jokingly commented on the performance of the party.
The opening of the topic suddenly warmed up the cold atmosphere. The crowd of strangers chatted with each other. The 16-level director, who is about to retire, tells the relaxation of retiring to the mountains and forests. The incoming Level 17 Officer envisions the grand picture of the Society.
As night fell, the dark clouds creeping in the sky were revealed. The sudden summer rain, cushioned by the breeze, slowly fell from the sky and poured into the bustling crowd.
The first to notice the rain was the shopkeeper who regarded the customer as the god. Fearing that the dirty muddy water would disturb the deliciousness of the food, the boss shouted at the guests to take shelter from the rain in time, while hurriedly supporting the umbrella.
I am often alone, and I have become accustomed to being isolated from the noise of the world. Holding a slightly heavy wine glass, I greeted the coming summer rain with an unchanged face.
Sitting in the corner at the time, I didn't realize how closely related the topics discussed at the dinner were to me. People are imagining the club planning for the coming year, which will be an experience that I will never forget.
The hot and cold fronts that fought in the clouds finally began the desperate struggle at the last moment. Lifting the barrier of the breeze, the mighty summer rain poured out of the nest and fell directly on the world. The sound of the rain washed away the chatter in the crowd, washed away the overwhelming cheers, and created a pure and silent world for the approaching early summer.
2
"Congratulations to LPL for winning the continental championship for a second consecutive year!"
"Congratulations to the Chinese team for winning the Asian Games League of Legends exhibition championship!"
The RNG team, which is in full swing, continues the legend of msi and shines in international competitions. The mentality of following the strong makes people boast about their achievements all the time. The successive honors confuse every vain audience. They touted RNG without hesitation, frantically showing off their team's results until that Waterloo arrived.
"Are you there?"
The news that jumped on the screen interrupted my excitement about the LPL's gratifying results. The tone of questioning, the familiar avatar of the work group, gave me a sense of foreboding.
"What's the matter?"
It's July, and it's been a month since I took over the club. After a month of close planning, I have a good understanding of the operation of the club. Coming from the Network Department and the External Relations Department, I am very handy at these jobs. But some unexpected situations can still catch me off guard, such as now.
July in the south is slightly different from the north. It is also a steaming summer, but Fujian on the southeast coast has a sultry atmosphere. The salty and wet sea water rushes to the earth, bringing with it a burst of sour taste. Even the hot wind that rolled up in your face mixed with the different grains of sand and gravel on the beach.
"Hurry up and take a look at the club's Weibo."
The reply on the other side of the screen, followed by the flowing sea breeze, revealed a burst of impatience. The impatience in my words confirmed my previous prediction that things were not good.
"Welcome to vote for idol."
Cut to the official Weibo backstage, and the first news that caught my eye was the Chaohua vote, which was incompatible with the usual publicity. The familiar words in the fan circle and the dazzling photos of the stars completely destroyed the literary atmosphere of the community's Weibo.
"I want to ask, how can our literary club have a topic about stars?"
The fast-bouncing message completely took over my message notification bar. To add insult to injury, there are quite severe accusations from the predecessors.
Even at night, the summer heat shows no signs of abating. Wandering through the rows of buildings, the sea breeze exerts its divine power in the face of sleeping things. The hot and humid breath slammed against the heavy glass, trying to wake up the people who were sleeping under the shelter of the air conditioner.
"Hello senior sister,......
The swept summer wind hypnotized me who was checking the message. After urgently disposing of the discordant Weibo, I weakly typed a series of polite characters on the screen. With the sound of the clock beating on the wall, I waited anxiously for the reply of my senior.
In the nearly month since we took over the community network department, we have been carrying out the handover work step by step. Publish dynamics, operate WeChat, never go wrong. In the face of this sudden Weibo accident, I had no experience and could only be helpless and panicked.
Beyond aphelion, the summer nights in the Northern Hemisphere are getting shorter. The moon is belated, and it is not in a hurry to walk in the night sky. The impatient summer breeze hovered around the latecomer, whining in warning for a moment.
Mixed with the soft moonlight, the south wind spreads its discontent to every corner of the earth. The evergreen branches and leaves of the four seasons make a pleasant sound of rubbing due to the invasion of the sea breeze.
The breeze swept by, disturbing the sweet dreams of the cicadas and carrying the insects one after another. The singing of leaves, the chatter of cicadas, and the whimpering of the sea breeze all play the most beautiful music of summer.
The clock on the wall runs its own pace in an orderly manner. Mixed with the pleasant music of summer, it constantly stirred my nerves. The message sent in the past was lost in the sea, and I didn't receive a reply from my predecessor for a long time.
Suspicion and self-blame have been hovering in my heart for a long time, and it is difficult to dispel them. It was late at night, and under the sleepiness of exhaustion, I silently endured and waited quietly for the merciless rebuke from my seniors.
"You ......"
The hustle and bustle of summer is getting louder and louder with the help of the south wind. The originally beautiful ballad was mixed into a noisy clamor with the new rise of all kinds of noises. The cicadas that were awakened were counting the summer wind. Enraged by the rampant wind, the trees shook off their clothes in annoyance.
The sound of the message on my phone, along with the noise, swept me into my half-asleep sleep. The text that appeared on the screen was blurry between the corners of my half-hidden eyes.
The vigorous atmosphere of summer is surrounded by a variety of buildings. Mixed with the energetic quarrels of the creatures, the rushing south wind carries away the dreams of the people of the city. The rushing air currents swept up people's yearning, drifted to the ocean, drifted to the unreachable distance.
3
"No one expected that RNG, which we had high hopes for, would fall to the quarterfinals like this."
On the electronic screen, the voice of disappointment resounded inside and outside the arena. Helplessness and helplessness are all over the hearts of every LPL audience. Unlike the cheers of a few months ago, the young people standing at the top of the Honor Mountain will be greeted by an overwhelming invective.
"We're in the quarterfinals!"
Brushing the news, a few dazzling big words came into view. Although it has been more than a week since RNG stopped in the quarterfinals of the S Tournament, that arrogant defeat is still engraved in everyone's hearts. Unlike the all-night cheers of msi's victory, the dormitories were lifeless on the night of RNG's defeat.
8:20 a.m.
One last glance at the time, I slowly put away my phone. Following the scattered sound of reading in the classroom, I leisurely thought about walking to the second floor of the teaching building.
It is the end of October in mid-autumn, which is the starting point of the withering of all things. The residual temperature of summer has long dissipated without a trace in the bleak autumn wind. The tall trees along the road, taking advantage of the large-scale attack in late autumn, can't wait to change into golden clothes. On Sundays, the sparse recitation sound in the study room, mixed with the rustling of branches and leaves, is particularly pleasant.
Unlike the withering of all things, autumn is the process of fresh blood rotation in various colleges and universities. After experiencing the arduous college entrance examination in the middle of summer, students with lofty ambitions entered the campus. Clubs based on students' interests are also taking advantage of the influx of new forces to recruit new students. And the activity of the club to really collect fresh blood for its own use is the purpose of my trip, to hold a conference.
8:25 a.m.
Accustomed to leaving early, I arrived at the door of the classroom early. Since I had already applied for the venue, I subconsciously prepared to push the door in.
"The following knowledge point is about ......"
The oncoming sound of lecture interrupted me halfway through the door. Awkwardly withdrawing my right hand, I cautiously observed the situation inside the classroom. Through the half-hidden wooden door, the dense crowd inside immediately came into view. Looking at the crowd in the classroom, I immediately realized the fact that the classroom was being played.
8:30 a.m.
There are less than 30 minutes left before the scheduled time of the General Assembly. According to the university's regulations that two classes are classified as one class, it is absolutely impossible to continue to use the classroom that was originally applied for. While running through the entire school building, I was busy calling the person in charge of the office.
"When we applied for classrooms, it didn't say there were classes. In addition, when the Academic Affairs Office audited, it did not state that this classroom has classes on weekends. ”
On the other end of the phone, there was a lazy and confused response from Ning Ning. Obviously, the sudden occupation of the classroom was completely out of the original plan.
Ding dong.
The message tone of my mobile phone rang in my pocket one after another. Ever since the message was sent that the classroom was occupied, the phone screen was completely occupied by the message of the work group. I didn't have time to pay attention to the frequent vibrations in my pocket, and I was anxious to find a classroom, so I wandered the corridors on all floors non-stop.
"What's wrong, did you find a classroom?"
A hurried shout interrupted my non-stop walking. Looking down, the president and vice president of the company, who were sweating profusely, appeared at the door of the first floor.
Sweat sparkled across her cheeks, leaving a shallow crease on her light makeup. Holding firmly on the prize prepared at the executive meeting, several blue veins appeared in his clenched hands.
"Ning Ning went to find the teaching office."
Xue Wei, the president of the club, who was out of breath, was flushed, and he had not yet recovered from the rapid running. She panted and leaned on the railing to the side, explaining Ning Ning's whereabouts.
"I ran up and down, only the relatively small classroom 201 had no classes, and a few people studied on their own."
In the direction of the president, I walked briskly downstairs and reported the results of my classroom search in a tone that was not very confident. Due to the lack of information on the Sunday schedule, this remaining classroom is also fraught with uncertainty.
8:45 a.m.
Wandering in the aisle, the bell for the end of class reports the time accurately. Through the doors and windows, the sound of the clock running through the stairs in a step-by-step manner sounded an alarm to us who were anxious about the lack of time. There are only 15 minutes left before the start of the meeting.
"You tell the aunt on duty, I'll go see that classroom."
After a short period of thought, the president showed that a leader should not panic. She methodically arranged the various tasks, trying to deal with the sudden accident to the fullest.
Thanks to the rampant north winds, the late autumn in Xinxiang is mostly full of wild meaning. The resident cyclone has brutally lifted the layers of the city's seasonal clothing. The autumn wind that flows through the cracks mercilessly peels away the remnants of spring and summer. The withered yellow color renders a lifeless atmosphere for the whole land.
"Auntie, I want to ask about the classroom ....... 201."
Trapped in the lifeless Autumn City, the breath of people speaking does not show a vain situation. The tiredness of waking up in the morning and the sudden suddenness of the accident made my tone even weaker.
"You can go up and have a look, and if there is no one, I will use it for you."
The aunt on duty, who is busy guarding the classroom on weekdays, has not been disturbed by the autumn lack at all. Looking at the application form submitted in front of us, the empathetic aunt on duty immediately agreed to our request.
8:50 a.m.
The hands, one by one, run around the clock in a hurry, signaling that the hour is approaching. The directors who participated in the construction of the club, following the information of the temporary notice in the work group, arrived in front of classroom 201 one after another. All kinds of department personnel gathered around the door, waiting for the president to come in and negotiate the result.
"Come in, this classroom can only be used ......"
The arrogance of midsummer was wiped out under the offensive of the north wind. The haze swirling in the sky engulfs the dazzling summer sun. The raging autumn wind swept away the vitality along the way. The yellowed foliage struggled with difficulty, making a fluttering sound that returned to the light. Migratory birds that have left their homeland spread their wings and exhale melancholy in flocks. The voice of the president shouting in, along with the sad noise of all things, dissolves into the empty autumn.
4
"Let's congratulate IG on winning the LOL World Championship Championship!"
After going through hardships, another team from Chinese mainland IG swept and won the first championship trophy in this region. The narrator, with a choked celebration, crossed the limitations of the equipment and ignited every audience with dreams.
“IG nb!”
Sweeping away the gloom of RNG's failure two weeks ago, a sea of cheers swept through every brightly lit dorm room. Bathed in golden rain, the six young people on the podium enjoyed a frantic cheer from inside and outside the field. At this time, they were far from that shocking failure.
"How's the venue application? Is there a reply from the school Youth League Committee? ”
Beyond the overwhelming carnival, the news of the work group jumping out of time broke into view. A series of impatient inquiries extinguished the excitement that I had just ignited.
"No, there's no free space lately. There have been too many activities in the past month, and many hospitals have to hold New Year's Day activities. ”
Through the screen, Ning Ning's helpless sigh came to her face. The influx of evening activities from various academies created the first obstacle to the application of the venue.
November, when the early winter is approaching, is everywhere showing signs of cold. The bitter north wind unscrupulously deprives the ground of residual warmth. The trees, which have been repeatedly destroyed by autumn, are powerless in the face of the fierce onslaught of the winter winds. The once jubilant creatures disappeared without a trace, silently hiding from the winter demonstrations.
Retrograde in the withering of all things, the Trek Literary Society was born in such a cold and murderous environment. After 30 years, it has grown into an independent community. Trek all the way, rain or shine. For the trek that is already in the year of establishment, a grand party is undoubtedly the best gift.
"I went to Mr. Lei today, and he said that he wanted to ask the secretary."
The overflowing school grounds became the first stumbling block to the dedication. The significance of the 30th anniversary represents a shackle full of pressure for every serving director. The success of the party is related to the honor of the club and the evaluation of outsiders. Layers of heavy pressure consume the energy of the community directors repeatedly. Even with the tone, it all reveals the president's exhaustion.
Beyond perihelion, night gradually dominates winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The moonlight hanging in the sky was sharp, and it violently encroached on the territory of the day. The early setting sun took away the last light of the earth. Before seven o'clock, the sky couldn't wait to change into a pitch-black suit.
"Let's do this first, hold a ministerial meeting tomorrow and arrange all the specific affairs."
After the revelry, the dormitory returned to its former peace. Following the bitter winter wind, the deafening shouts dissipated into the trivial chatter of ordinary days. As time went on, the excitement of the team's victory faded. Instead, tiredness welled up in my heart and invaded my already tired body. Looking out the window at the darkening night, I interrupted the conversation in the work group, preparing to wait until tomorrow to discuss countermeasures.
"Good night."
The weary members of the Bureau unanimously acquiesced in my proposal. Dao'an, who has weak energy, drew an imperfect end to a busy day's work.
"The secretary said he was going to apply for the Parroti concert hall for us!"
Through the wooden door, the president's joyful cheers spread to every corner of the conference room. Sweeping away yesterday's frustration, the refreshed Xue Wei excitedly reported the unbelievable good news.
"Really?"
In the face of the sudden good news, all the directors of the community present made unexpected inquiries. After the setbacks encountered in applying for a venue in recent days, the promise of the secretary concert hall is more like a fantasy.
"It is said that this event should be held in a big way, and it is said that it is related to the face of the college."
Adjusting his rapid breathing, the president took his seat and calmed down his excitement. Taking out the materials needed for the meeting, she began to talk about the content of the conversation with Teacher Lei at noon today.
In the evening, the dormitory after class is filled with the noise of students. The gloomy winter day deprives the living beings of their right to speak unreasonably. Isolated from the noisy dormitory, the dead woods were silent, completely losing the lively scene of the past. The loud voices of people became the only surviving sound in the entire area.
"The External Relations Department was responsible for the cake of the party, and the Cyber Department released a ...... a week before the event"
The power cuts at regular intervals extinguished the bright lights in the dormitory. As the night wore on, the noisy crowd quieted down. The strong north wind swept away the quarrels that had been exchanged between the ears, leaving only the secret whispers beside the bedside. The president's order to arrange the work clinged to the chirping of the crowd, swaying in the wind and looming.
"What did the secretary say?"
Estimating the time when the president would return, I sent out a message asking about the venue in the work group.
The scheduled time for the evening is approaching, and the application for the venue is becoming more and more imminent. The secretary's bold proposal last time has not been heard from until now. The impatient president could only set off and go to the Youth League Committee office to find out.
The noon of winter is full of contradictions. The biting cold wind and the warm sunshine formed a contradiction between offense and defense. The air currents hovering in the air intensified the fierce battle between the two sides.
The deadly attack of the wind reached the daylight, splattering countless corpses beyond recognition. The corpses that fell into the world were torn apart and scattered into a fluctuating temperature. Hot and cold cyclones swept across the land, pulling out the sleepiness of the crowd deep in their hearts. Unlike in the past, the prompt sound of the mobile phone did not ring in time.
The morning was full of classes, which consumed most of my energy. Following the blowing wind, I fell asleep weakly.
"The secretary said no! He also said that the club is so small, so he can find a classroom directly!! ”
Rapid beeps rang out of my heavy sleep. Clicking on the screen, the president's voice message full of grievances came into view.
"What?"
After receiving the news, the remaining members of the group invariably asked in shock. Under a series of exclamation marks from the president, the dream of the previous fantasy was mercilessly shattered by reality.
He also said that the last journal ......."
The secretary's merciless rebuke destroyed the president's inner strong defense. Even the voice that was played, revealing Xue Wei's crying voice.
“......”
Mixed with staccato cries, a dead silence spread through the work group. Adding fuel to the fire, the secretary's completely different attitude pushed us who were troubled by the venue into the bottomless abyss.
"There's still no news from the venue, and I asked Sister Fang Yuan, she thinks we are in too much of a hurry."
The date of the party is approaching, and a long silence will only waste precious time. Ning Ning, who was in charge of the office, was the first to speak, reporting the news that was worse.
"Teacher interviews here in the network department have been done, but many teachers are not very free."
I didn't have time to take care of the president's emotions, so I followed up and talked about the progress of the work of the department in charge. Only by raising the problem as soon as possible and solving it can the accident on the day of the party be ruled out. Any act of avoiding talking about it is tantamount to covering one's ears and stealing the bell.
"The planning department is ...... here"
Immediately following me, the deputy agency Ran Ran also reported the problems in the department's work in the group. In the preparation of the 30th anniversary party, various departments encountered a variety of difficulties.
"So what now? Rehearsals? ”
It was the first time to host such a large-scale event, and we were helpless as we were not qualified. The continuous loss of time has gradually transformed the high hopes carried by the party into the overwhelming pressure on our shoulders. The secretary who changed the hexagram and the predicament encountered by the department became the last straw that broke the camel's back. Faced with a barrage of bad news, the president, who was crying bitterly, made a broken inquiry.
"What about next semester? Maybe the venue will be good to apply for? ”
Immediately following Xue Wei's sobbing voice, Ning Ning's message crept on the screen. After repeated changes, we have lost confidence in the holding of the party. The self-confidence that was originally ambitious was eroded by the helpless reality.
Across the air, the raging north wind prevailed over the soft daylight. Dark clouds swirled in the sky, scrambling to carve up the victorious colony. The triumphant winter wind swoops down on the ground, bragging to boast of its victories. The oppressed creatures remained silent, quietly enduring the humiliation from the invaders. The land in the afternoon has completely become a carnival of cold wind alone.
"Let's do it next semester, I hope I can apply for a venue next semester."
Highlighting the heavy encirclement of dark clouds, the dazzling sunlight announced the return of the body in a scaled posture. The bright light reappears in the world, soothing all things devastated by the north wind. The withered trees creaked, stretching out their bare branches with all their might to welcome the return of the sun. The president's helpless answer was drowned in the scattered branches and leaves, and disappeared.
5
"Congratulations to TL for winning 3-1 against IG."
"Congratulations to G2 for winning this MSI championship with an absolutely crushing attitude!"
Déjà vu, the underdog IG lost to the TL team with the same arrogant attitude. The shame of RNG's failure is still fresh in my mind, but IG is still walking in the footsteps without hesitation.
After the game, the crowd in the dormitory did not say a word. There was no cheering, and there was no scolding for last year's RNG failure, just sighing that the Chinese team was not in a hurry to learn a lesson. After experiencing the ups and downs of the results of the tournament, people have become accustomed to the high hopes placed on the Chinese team, and they are also accustomed to the infinite disappointment it brings.
"Trek Transition Application Form."
With the bits and pieces of sighs in the dormitory, I typed the title of the table on my computer. After a year, the files stored in the computer were opened again. The difference is that the document at this time last year symbolized the beginning of community life, while the current form means goodbye.
It's still early summer, and the cicadas outside the window are chirping noisily again. The leaves on the side are still making a vibrant fluttering sound. The south wind blew as usual, blowing hot and dry air currents one after another. It's always like this in the summer, and it's hard to get hot. The hot wind that rolls up from time to time reminds you of the existence of summer all the time. Like a chattering old man, babbling to tell that spring is gone and time is gone. Those memories of the past will eventually follow the swirling summer breeze and dissipate the world. What remains in people's impressions is only the regret of reluctance.
Even RNG and IG, which are in full swing, will inevitably leave regrets that are difficult to fill because of their respective light enemies. They won the championship, they cheered, and they left their mark on history, but in the end, they lost to their opponents in disgrace and fell on the road to victory. The former succeeds in the summer, while the latter regrets it for the rest of his life. The honors and regrets they carried were left in the scorching summer.
Under the strong hot winds of summer, no one can escape the sanctions of regrets. This is true for individuals, and it is also true for associations. In the year of building the club, we have experienced various regrets together.
The sudden appearance of celebrity super talk on the club's Weibo, the executive meeting that temporarily changed the classroom, and the difficult venue bidding have all become unavoidable shortcomings on the road of the club's growth. But the summer is gone, and the past full of regrets will eventually follow the dissipating south wind, whistling by.
Although spring is far away, at least the very different seasons can dispel the monotonous heat and make up for the direction that the southerly winds can't reach. There are still so many things to experience in life during the summer. Deficiencies are only an essential part of the long road, but not the whole story.
6
"You have to come on, senior sister is just a reminder, the future of the club still depends on you."
"Come in, you can only use one class in the classroom, and they will use it in the next class."
"The venue application has arrived! Moot Court! ”
All regrets will be passed on in another way. Just like the brief cheers and sighs inside and outside the stadium, the encouragement received in the community and the setbacks encountered will eventually disappear with the whistling monsoon.
Midsummer is unbearable, but there are always people who have regrets and wait alone.