Because they have no money, they are filming endorsements almost every day.
What kind of orange fruit, what kind of mouse and keyboard, what kind of gaming chair.
As long as it can make money, K1 will take pictures.
But even so, in a place like Shanghai where land is at a premium, the club's daily expenses are sky-high.
The money the K1 team members paid for their photos was just a drop in the bucket.
Because LeTV headquarters is still taking commissions, just like a vampire.
However, Manager Zhao is also a person who knows how to enjoy hardships.
"Looking at the bright side, at least we haven't set up a youth training camp yet."
Xu Ruoguang exhaled a breath and smiled helplessly.
"This is really good news."
"A lot of people have left."
Manager Zhao was silent for a while and then said something that did not surprise Xu Ruoguang.
"It's hard to get wages, so it's normal to leave."
"Manager Zhao, do you want to leave?"
Xu Ruoguang looked directly at him and asked calmly.
"What's your plan?"
Manager Zhao didn't answer, but asked instead.
"What else can we plan? Let's survive the World Championships."
"We'll talk about the next thing later."
"Are you sure you want to play in the World Championship? K1 is so poor right now that you guys can't even book a hotel for you when you go to the World Championship."
Manager Zhao sighed,
"Stop being brave, Ruoguang."
"You can win the championship again next year. I'm very optimistic about you."
"You are going to compete in the World Championship this year. If you don't win the championship, you will lose money. And if the situation does not improve, we will disband directly after K1 in the World Championship."
"Why are you so stubborn and insisting on competing in a world championship? Money is the most important thing."
"You know? Ruoguang."
Xu Ruoguang's expression didn't change much. He looked at Manager Zhao seriously.
"Maybe you are right. If we go to the World Championships, we have to use our own money to compete."
"But, I am a professional player and a manager."
"No one can say no to the World Championship."
"Even if this K1 will be the last swan song in 2016, so what?"
"I will do my best to give everyone who supports and trusts us a perfect ending."
"Money is very important, but if a person has no dreams, what's the difference between him and a salted fish?"
"I want to win the championship, it's that simple."
Xu Ruoguang has a stupid mouth and can't come up with any gorgeous words.
But he knows what he wants.
He wants to go to the World Championships.
I can't think about it anymore.
He returned to the original question.
"Manager, do you want to leave too?"
Manager Zhao was pacing in the room irritably, still cursing in his mouth.
"Crazy, crazy, all crazy!"
"What is the magic of the World Championship? You don't even want to ask for money?"
"It's so stupid! It's so stupid!"
Manager Zhao is an adult.
Adults don't talk about feelings, they only talk about money.
This is the reality of this society, so he should tell Xu Ruoguang rightly now, yes, I am also ready to leave.
He did think so.
but……
He was a little speechless.
In the year since he took over K1, Manager Zhao has evolved from a person who had no response or awareness of e-sports to the current e-sports know-it-all.
He looked at this group of teenagers, summoned by Xu Ruoguang, who started from a young age.
Keep climbing up and overcome one difficulty after another.
Spring Split, Champion!
MSI Mid-Season Invitational, champion!
There were setbacks during this period, but Ah Shui's gradual growth, Godv's self-redemption, and Xiaohuatuan and Scout's Chinese getting better and better, allowed this K1 to reach the most dazzling place in the star-studded LPL.
This K1 has a special meaning to him.
He watched them go up step by step, so he could better understand the difficulty of being a professional player.
Manager Zhao has a very good impression of every K1 player.
Xu Ruoguang, who laughs and laughs all day long but has a terrible venomous mouth during training matches.
The shy and comely little Peanut shows his bloodthirsty and energy when he gets the offensive jungler.
Scout is usually taciturn but actually very cheerful.
After carrying the curse for half a year, godv transformed from the scars.
There is also Ah Shui who is getting stronger and stronger, gradually becoming one of the strongest ADs in the world.
And Hirano Aya, whose desire has never been extinguished and whose dream is to avenge her shame.
Their youth, isn’t it Manager Zhao’s youth?
This group of young professional players made Manager Zhao understand why e-sports is so popular.
"I'm really scared of you."
Manager Zhao scolded him for a long time, but became more and more reluctant to give up.
He sighed.
"After the World Championships, I have to leave."
Xu Ruoguang's eyes suddenly lit up,
"Brother Zhao, aren't you leaving now?"
"My name is Uncle Zhao. I'm already thirty."
Manager Zhao said angrily.
"I don't know what I'm thinking now. I'm probably really crazy."
"Let's make an agreement first. I will accompany you during the World Championships. After the competition is over, I will pack up and leave."
Whether Manager Zhao leaves or not is very important to K1.
Because he has been coordinating all chores, contacting training matches, and organizing K1’s travel.
Manager Zhao handled all the visas for this World Championship.
For this kind of thing, if you don't have experience, it really can't be done by just finding someone temporarily.
Manager Zhao is also an indispensable member of K1.
Xu Ruoguang didn't know what to say, he just bowed deeply.
"Thanks you."
"Fighting well is the best reward for me."
Manager Zhao calmed down and said seriously.
"Um."
Xu Ruoguang walked out of the office. His teammates were waiting outside impatiently.
During this period of time, too many people left K1.
Even some of the analysts and assistant coaches that KKMA brought over from SKT have left.
The rest are all unwilling people.
They were holding their breath when they left SKT.
They are not willing to leave without getting results.
Humans are a kind of gregarious creature. People are constantly leaving, which inevitably makes people panic.
The K1 team members were naturally panicked.
There is both confusion about my future and uneasiness about the current situation.
"He won't leave."
Xu Ruoguang walked over with a heavy face, which made his teammates frightened.
But then he grinned and said seriously.
"Manager Zhao, will stay."
"Very good."
Hirano Aya finally let go of the big stone in her heart and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, now although we only have one coach, one analyst, one assistant coach and one manager left, at least it's still complete."
godv said optimistically.
"Yes, this is already the best result."
"I won't go into details. With just these few people left, the money we make from endorsements will be enough to support the base until the end of the summer season. When the time comes to go to the World Championships, I will pay to book the hotel."
Xu Ruoguang said with a smile.
Although the situation is still difficult, we finally passed the most difficult stage.
Whether Manager Zhao leaves or not is not just a matter of money, because other LPL clubs have been coveting K1's training team and logistics for a long time. Now that K1 is in trouble, the salary offered is too high.
It is really rare for people to choose to stay under such circumstances.
As for whether the players will leave or not...
how can that be possible?
Xu Ruoguang wants to win the S crown again, Xiaohuahua wants to prove himself, and Scout also wants to prove himself.
Hirano Aya and godv originally wanted to avenge themselves.
Ah Shui also wants to compete with the best ADs in the world.
It would have been impossible for them to leave.
Besides, the winter transfer hasn't started yet, so other clubs can't go too far.
"Brothers are also rich, and I will be responsible for what we eat when the time comes."
Ah Shui made bold words.
"Forget it, I'll do it. I haven't been working professionally for a few years. Let's save more money."
Xu Ruoguang shook his head and refused.
Ah Shui wanted to say something else, but Xu Ruoguang pushed him towards the training room.
"Stop talking, hurry up and train, and I still have to play RNG."
There are still four days until the game starts.
On the fourth day, K1 resumed training matches and made appointments with some LCK teams through Xiaohuatai’s channels.
On the third day, with Xu Ruoguang's meager connections, EDG played a whole day of training with K1.
On the second day, I started to strengthen basic skills training, including three Cs of finishing blows and vomiting, but I still persevered.
The last day.
"I won't train today. I want to stay in good condition."
"RNG is very strong, especially when their bottom lane is Uzi. It can be said to be ridiculously strong."
"However, the superiority of our system still exists. They play single-core from beginning to end. As for Xiaohu, it is not worth mentioning."
Xu Ruoguang said calmly.
In the C position, Xu Ruoguang believed in his teammates.
No matter whether you can win or not, you can't destroy your prestige now.
Don’t question, believe first!
"Our training time is very short, and RNG's training time is several times longer than ours. They will definitely be in good condition."
He said softly.
"But, we can win."
"Right?"
"Don't worry, isn't it the Uzi? The one I'm fighting is the Uzi!"
Ah Shui punched hard, his face full of confidence.
"I will play better than him."
Scout was not as excited as Ah Shui, but his calm and serious eyes also showed his confidence.
"I can only say that if the LPL wants to rank the top three mid laners, they must start from the third place."
godv is equally crazy.
He is such a confident person.
Why start from third place?
Because K1’s two rotating mid laners are the first and second!
"Mata is nothing, let me beat him up."
Hirano Aya smiled and started blowing.
"Okay, you guys have a good attitude, which is pretty good."
KKoma stood nearby and affirmed with a smile.
"Today will definitely be a tough battle, but as long as we win, we will be the No. 1 seed!"
"I have great trust in you."
"Although the situation is difficult, the future is still bright."
"Work hard, everyone."
"This is the last K1 in 2016."
"Let's leave no regrets."
kkoma said seriously.
"good!"
The cheers of concerted efforts rang out, K1, set off.
In the afternoon, they will face the aggressive RNG.
Defeat RNG. Become the No. 1 seed.
Lost to RNG and ranked second.
There is no pressure on K1.
However, no one wants to lose.
We have been winning all summer, there is no reason to fail at the last moment.
Arriving at the venue, Xu Ruoguang and KKoma walked at the front and walked in.
RNG, we are here!
Do you think we who haven’t trained enough are not your opponents?