Chapter 010: The Seven-Figure Contract, EDG’s Sincerity
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Lu Zi’ang rubbed the bridge of his straight nose and paid it no mind.
He adjusted the soft seat to a comfortable angle, then settled back and relaxed.
Several EDG staff members glanced at Lu Zi’ang from the corners of their eyes, their expressions filled with confusion. He looked like a mere teenager, yet somehow did not feel like someone of seventeen or eighteen at all.
Instead, he gave off an air of composure and steadiness, utterly calm and unhurried. Most importantly, there was something about his temperament that seemed completely unrelated to that of an esports player.
“Damn, this kid is ridiculously handsome. Anyone who didn’t know better would think we’d gone somewhere and recruited an idol trainee.”
The driver glanced at Lu Zi’ang, who was already lying back to rest, through the rearview mirror and silently grumbled to himself.
At that moment, Lu Zi’ang was distributing the ten attribute points the system had awarded him after the match:
Host: Lu Zi’ang
Level: Iron V (1/100)
Experience: 0
APM (actions per minute): 369/min (Excellent+)
Memory: 81+1 (Maximum: 100 / One in a million)
Reaction: 82+1 (Maximum: 100 / One in a million)
Charisma: 81+1 (Maximum: 100 / Extremely Attractive)
Champion Pool: [Jinx, the Loose Cannon] Three-Star Proficiency
Inventory: [10 Free Attribute Points]
(Warm Reminder: Please distribute them wisely as soon as possible. The sooner the attribute points are used, the better.)
“How should I distribute them?”
Lu Zi’ang silently pondered the matter. Attribute points were probably an extremely rare reward, because his three attributes were already nearly maxed out.
The likelihood of the system awarding more attribute points later would drop off a cliff, so he had to make the most rational use of these ten points.
Memory?
His memory was currently at eighty-two. The system had already rewarded him with three attribute points when he accepted the mission to steal the Baron.
And Lu Zi’ang’s natural memory was already terrifyingly good.
His initial value had been an astonishing eighty-one. Back when he had dropped out of school, he had been an all-around academic prodigy.
His reaction and charisma were both exceptionally high as well.
To be perfectly honest, with hardware like Lu Zi’ang’s, if he did not genuinely love esports, he could have gone far in almost any other field.
An unadorned appearance score of eighty-one—there probably were not many male celebrities in the idol world who could reach that level.
Lu Zi’ang did not dwell on it. He assigned the attribute points to “Memory” and “Reaction.” As for his appearance, he simply did not care.
A handsome man was just like a beautiful woman: both were liable to attract unwanted attention and invite trouble.
Besides, he had no intention of entering the entertainment industry and relying on his face to make a living.
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Having made up his mind, the system immediately divided the ten attribute points evenly between Memory and Reaction.
Lu Zi’ang felt a warm current sweep suddenly through every inch of his body. The entire world seemed to undergo a subtle transformation within his perception, bringing him an indescribable sense of comfort and ease.
His whole body felt light and buoyant. The sensation was wondrous beyond words.
He opened the car window. Vehicles rushed past his eyes in a blur.
In the past, he would have had to deliberately memorize a passing car’s license plate just to remember it with any difficulty. Now, however, Lu Zi’ang did not even need to make the effort.
So long as he wanted to, the license plate of any car that had just passed would appear in his mind. He could even remember its make and the color of its body.
“It only increased by six attribute points, yet my memory has undergone such a terrifying qualitative transformation?”
Lu Zi’ang could not help clicking his tongue in amazement.
Just then, the system’s cold voice rang out again, startlingly abrupt:
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have officially unlocked the Esports System. The purpose of this system is to assist the Host in becoming the most powerful existence in Summoner’s Rift, while also elevating the new sport of esports to even greater heights.]
Mission Panel:
[New Missions:
1. Begin livestreaming, limited exclusively to League of Legends content.
2. Before the end of Season 8, gain more than five million followers. Any fraudulent followers will not be counted.
3. During the final hour before the end of Season 8, reach Rank One on the Korean server. Your win rate must not be lower than 90%. A brand-new account must be used.]
[Mission Rewards: Five million in cash, four ADC champions of any choice with Three-Star Proficiency, one champion of any position with Three-Star Proficiency, and an unknown mysterious attribute reward.]
[Warm Reminder: Please complete the mission seriously and do not take it lightly. This system will serve you wholeheartedly.]
“Damn.”
Lu Zi’ang froze for a moment.
This system really did come up with all kinds of tricks, though he could understand it.
After all, there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Everything fate bestowed upon a person already had its price secretly marked.
Lu Zi’ang chose to accept the mission. He was naturally optimistic and had no particular worries or reservations.
It was only livestreaming, wasn’t it? Fine. He would stream.
“Little Lu, we’re at the club now.”
After accepting the mission, Lu Zi’ang had taken a pleasant nap in the car. He had to admit, riding in a Mercedes-Benz MPV was truly comfortable.
He did not wake until the driver, whose accent carried a strong local flavor, called out to him.
It was already noon, and the blazing sun hung directly overhead.
Although EDG and RNG were both located in the Magic City, they lay in completely opposite directions and were a considerable distance apart.
Someone opened the van door, and dazzling sunlight instantly poured into the vehicle. Lu Zi’ang climbed out with a backpack slung over his shoulders.
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Before seeing Lu Zi’ang in person, Abu had only thought, based on videos and documents, that this prodigy from RNG’s youth academy was merely rather handsome.
But when he finally met him face-to-face, he still could not help being amazed by the young man’s nearly flawless features and exceptionally upright bearing.
“Hello, Lu Zi’ang. I’m Ji Xing, general manager of the EDG club. On behalf of all of EDG’s players, staff, and management, I warmly welcome you to the team!”
Abu extended his hand sincerely, his face wreathed in a broad smile.
He knew that EDG had struck gold this time.
“Hello, Coach Abu. I’ve long heard of you.”
Lu Zi’ang shook his hand with neither humility nor arrogance.
He, too, wore a warm and genial smile.
Abu then ushered Lu Zi’ang enthusiastically into EDG’s independent esports facility.
In terms of financial strength alone, EDG—renowned as the “National Electricity”—was no weaker than RNG, and perhaps even stronger. The entire headquarters was imposing, with especially distinctive decor that brimmed with the youthful, surging energy unique to esports.
It happened to be lunchtime, so Abu took Lu Zi’ang directly to the players’ cafeteria for a meal.
During lunch, he did not discuss the contract. Instead, he spoke with Lu Zi’ang about EDG’s atmosphere, spirit, and values, as well as the club’s plans and prospects for the coming period.
These things were important to Lu Zi’ang as well. More importantly, he could sense Abu’s sincerity.
After lunch, they went to the manager’s office.
“This is the contract our EDG club is offering you. Take a look. The contract term is fourteen months, running through December of next year. As for the following year, we can sign a new agreement when the time comes.”
Abu spoke with complete confidence.
For a professional player who had only just emerged from a youth academy and had no achievements to serve as backing, a one-year contract was practically a dream come true.
Lu Zi’ang carefully read through the agreement. The restrictions placed upon him were remarkably minimal—far looser, at least, than those in RNG’s contract.
Most importantly, when Lu Zi’ang saw the salary, he deliberately counted the long string of digits:
Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten-thousands, hundred-thousands, millions…
Seven digits!
An annual salary of 1.2 million, averaging out to a monthly wage of 100,000.
After spending nearly two years in RNG’s youth academy and receiving less than 100,000 in total wages, Lu Zi’ang was genuinely shaken by the sincerity of this offer.
A huge question mark rose in his mind:
Could it be that EDG somehow knew he had a cheat system?
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