On stage, the host approached the two teams for an interview.

She deliberately asked Mingxi first.

Mingxi took the microphone and smiled, saying, “I lost with grace. I was thrown off by their surprise attacks. The ‘God of Pool Fish’ is indeed impressive. Also, Autumn, if there were an annual award for the best game star, I’d definitely vote for you.”

Ning Qiuxiu chuckled, clasped her hands, and mouthed, “Thank you.”

The host then asked MJ’s team leader.

The leader, looking a bit shy, said, “In the first game, we underestimated them and our strategy wasn’t good because we didn’t know their hero pool. In the second game, they played very well. We tried to find a breakthrough from the bottom lane, but they were too cautious, and we failed to catch them off guard. As a result, our advantage in the bottom lane was lost.”

The host asked, “From your perspective, how would you rate Pool Fish and Autumn’s performance in this match?”

“They were very impressive, especially the time when we got counter-killed in the bottom lane. They handled the details really well.”

This praise was already quite high for an amateur.

Then it was time for Ning Qiuxiu and Zhan Qingyue’s interview.

As soon as the camera switched to them, the audience started screaming.

Many of Ning Qiuxiu’s fans were there, and since the match was so exciting, there were also many enthusiastic game fans, making the whole venue very lively.

The host waited for the cheering to subside and then asked, “Quixiu, are you satisfied with your performance?”

Ning Qiuxiu, smiling playfully, said, “Well, I don’t really feel it myself. How about letting Teacher Zhan comment on it?”

The host silently accepted the “dog food” (a term for public displays of affection) and turned to Zhan Qingyue.

“…” Zhan Qingyue, with a light smile, said, “These were the best two games she’s ever played. She performed even better than usual.”

Ning Qiuxiu, pleased with the praise, grinned and said, “My little universe exploded.”

The host thought, “I shouldn’t be here; I should be down by the stage.”

Zhan Qingyue’s response was clever because, as a professional team, being shut out 2-0 is hard to accept.

His comment gave MJ team a lot of respect.

“The God of Pool Fish,” the host continued, “I saw some very impressive plays from the bottom. Especially the counter-ambush, the awareness was spot on. This level of play isn’t something just any player can achieve. Did you practice for this?”

Zhan Qingyue nodded, “Practice partner.”

The audience gasped, “Wow!”

The host asked, “Wait, did you mean you’re an amateur practice partner?”

“Exclusive practice partner,” Ning Qiuxiu said proudly, “Mine.”

The host was speechless.

She wanted to end the interview and drop the microphone!

The live chat was full of comments like:

“I feel like the host is about to lose it, haha.”

“I want a practice partner like that too! Do they assign these in League of Legends?”

“Calling a practice partner is just an excuse for showing off.”

“Autumn said before that Pool Fish was her practice partner she hired for 60 yuan on Taobao.”

“I’m only missing a practice partner like the God of Pool Fish.”

After the interview, they left the stage, and the show ended.

Zhan Qingyue and Ning Qiuxiu went backstage.

The SK team members were very happy. They had always been wary of MJ because they were so good at strategy, but they won easily this time.

Tang Yu and his team were waiting backstage for their members to come down. When they saw Zhan Qingyue, Ning Qiuxiu, and their team members, they were surprised.

There was no way to avoid them now, so Tang Yu steeled himself and greeted them, waving like a lucky cat, “Hi, General Manager Zhan.”

The team members were amazed to see their usually cool and confident boss acting so modestly, and they stood there stunned.

Zhan Qingyue didn’t react much, just nodded slightly and said, “Hello.”

Tang Yu tried to keep his smile from being too ingratiating and said, “I’ve arranged a small celebration. Would you and Qiuqiu like to join us? Hehe, just come and sit with us.”

“No, thanks,” Zhan Qingyue replied, “I’m afraid it wouldn’t be manly enough.”

Tang Yu: “……”

Ning Qiuxiu stifled a laugh. Zhan Qingyue’s grudge-bearing nature was really amusing at times.

She saw Tang Yu’s face change when he heard the word “manly” and asked, “Why didn’t you invite Chi Yu to join your professional team today? Was his performance not good enough?”

“……” I’m definitely going to post the video of you getting wrecked! Tang Yu seethed internally but maintained a respectful demeanor on the surface, “Actually, he performed too well. His price is too high; our club would go bankrupt trying to afford him.”

Ning Qiuxiu noticed his team members struggling to hold back their laughter and decided to give Tang Yu a bit of face, saying, “Well, we’re leaving now. You all did great today. Keep up the good work and win the championship so that us ‘former teammates’ can bask in some of the glory.”

After bidding farewell to the SK team members, Ning Qiuxiu, Zhan Qingyue, Santiao, and Xiao Chi headed towards the lounge.

Santiao was thrilled.

The exhibition match had far exceeded her expectations.

Initially, when she heard that SK had a 30-70 chance against MJ, she thought the match might drag on and had already prepared for damage control.

To her surprise, they won 2:0.

“I was sweating bullets down there,” San Tiao recalled the scene. “When you guys won the first game so easily, it felt almost unreal.”

“Well, just look at who was on stage,” Ning Qiuxiu began to flaunt her success after leaving the stage.

San Tiao teased, “Yes, Mr. Zhan is impressive. Even though I don’t understand the game, Mr. Zhan’s skills were clearly showcased.”

Ning Qiuxiu wasn’t satisfied, “I’m pretty good too, you know. Without me, how could he have dealt such high damage?”

Before San Tiao could respond, Zhan Qingyue said, “You were in great form today. You performed excellently in several team fights.”

Ning Qiuxiu shot Santiao a smug look and tilted her head up, “Hmph!”

San Tiao couldn’t help but laugh at her proud demeanor.

When they arrived at the lounge, Ning Qiuxiu was excited.

She really wanted to chat with Zhan Qingyue alone and ask him if he was surprised.

Unfortunately, as soon as she entered the lounge, the staff came to escort her out since she was needed for the next segment.

She was frustrated.

Zhan Qingyue patted her with a smile and said, “Go ahead. We’ll talk later.”

“Well, I’m going then.” Ning Qiuxiu kept turning back to look at him.

“Mm, I’ll be here waiting for you,” Zhan Qingyue said, amused at how she looked like she was about to fly away at any moment.

Ning Qiuxiu was taken to the guest seating area with other celebrities.

There were some small interactions on stage that might involve them, but nothing major.

She sat there, secretly taking out her phone to scroll through Weibo.

Weibo was bustling with activity.

#NingQiuxiuKing’sSummoner#, #NingQiuxiuChiYu#, #ChiYuTopPlayer#, #ChiYuDebutAsLead# and various other topics were trending.

Both official and fan-driven hashtags were topping the charts, making them the highlight of the evening.

Previously, when Zhan Qingyue played Magic Enigma, his fans created a special topic for him.

Now, it’s been overrun by “tech fans.”

The number of fans on this topic grew by tens of thousands overnight, and old and new fans were arguing.

[Zhu Mei Mei’s Big] posted: #ChiYuImpressive#

#ChiYuDebut#

“I’ve edited the impressive parts of Pool Fish’s performance today. Watch it over and over, it’s still amazing. By the way, Autumn, what kind of lantern did you use to find such an all-around boyfriend? (Video)”

Zhu Mei Mei’s video not only edited Zhan Qingyue’s impressive plays but also included explanations for those who don’t understand the game, showing where Zhan Qingyue’s skills shone.

For example, in the counter-ambush, the opponents played their roles perfectly, but Zhan Qingyue saw through their tactics and set a trap, luring them in and then killing them with the help of a jungler hidden in the bushes.

In another clip, Zhan Qingyue’s solo kill was so fast that the blogger had to slow it down by 0.5 times to show his actions.

The two keys were almost seamlessly connected, and the blogger demonstrated the difficulty of such maneuvers, which most people couldn’t replicate.

There was also a moment when Zhan Qingyue was accidentally caught by the opponents.

He dodged three critical skills with exceptional positioning, buying time for his teammates to come and turn the fight around.

[“Thanks to the blogger for the detailed explanation. Finally, I understand! Chi Yu is amazing!”]

[“His speed and reflexes… is General Manager Zhan really almost 30?”]

[“General Manager Zhan’s dream was to be a professional player. The family business ruined his dream and left esports missing a legend.”]

[“Ning Qiuxiu is the most impressive at showing off her relationship. From Weibo to variety shows to esports.”]

[“Don’t just focus on Chi Yu. Quixiu had some impressive plays too, especially during Chi Yu’s triple kill. If she hadn’t shielded the damage, Chi Yu would’ve been dead.”]

[“Divine skills, divine love. I don’t think anyone else could match their perfect coordination.”]

[“Even though they played well, there’s no need to exaggerate. In a professional setting, these are basic moves. If MJ hadn’t underestimated them, they wouldn’t have won.”]

[“Chi Yu is just a bit better than the average player. Winning this time relied too much on luck. If MJ had made fewer mistakes, they wouldn’t have lost.”]

[“This over-the-top praise is hard for even a fan like me to watch.”]

Ning Qiuxiu, using a secondary account, liked all the comments praising Zhan Qingyue.

If she weren’t still at the venue, she would have become a professional troll and argued against those claiming their victory was all luck.

The reasons they won were not just that SK’s mid, top, and jungle were strong, but also because Mingxi was an easy target.

His mindset was shattered, preventing him from farming effectively.

Moreover, in the second game, the opponents kept targeting Ning Qiuxiu and Zhan Qingyue, which allowed their mid, top, and jungle to develop well, leading to a successful team fight where the opponents couldn’t win.

Their victory wasn’t due to luck; their coordination and mindset were simply better than their opponents’.

Of course, skill is important too, Ning Qiuxiu thought to herself with a bit of vanity.

After enduring until the end of the anniversary celebration, Ning Qiuxiu finally returned to the lounge, where Zhan Qingyue was indeed still waiting.

Santiao had gone off to handle some PR matters, and Ning Qiuxiu had asked Xiao Chi to look after her parents and Jingjing.

With just the two of them left in the lounge, Ning Qiuxiu shut the door and bounced over to Zhan Qingyue.

She plopped herself down on his lap and said with a hint of triumph, “Did you like your birthday present?”

Zhan Qingyue raised an eyebrow, seeming to ponder whether he liked it or not.

Ning Qiuxiu was not pleased and pinched his face, “You actually need to think about it? Isn’t this the kind of thing you should respond to immediately?!”

Zhan Qingyue let her play with his face like dough and said, “I really like the gift, but thinking that I received it early means there won’t be any presents on my actual birthday, so I’m a little disappointed.”

“……You’re so greedy.”

Zhan Qingyue looked up with a serene gaze, “I’m actually hoping for something even more greedy.”

Ning Qiuxiu’s face flushed with embarrassment from his look, “What?”

“Qiuxiu,” Zhan Qingyue leaned his forehead against hers and brushed aside her loose hair, “Our household registration has more females than males. Would you consider moving in early to balance the ratio?”

Originally, Zhan Qingyue intended to follow Ning Qiuxiu’s pace, allowing their relationship to develop naturally and giving her enough time to savor the romance.

But today, he suddenly didn’t want to wait any longer.

He had previously mentioned his dream of starting an esports club, a dream that Ning Qiuxiu took seriously and even fought for him to get a chance to compete professionally.

Although it was only an exhibition match, it had been the closest he’d come to realizing that youthful dream.

Having such a wonderful woman, he was eager to marry her.

“!!!” Is this a proposal?

This is such a unique proposal. Ning Qiuxiu teased, “I’m not doing charity work, why would I help you balance the household registration?”

“Indeed,” Zhan Qingyue chuckled, “So let’s change the approach. If your household registration has more females than males, I don’t mind doing charity by moving in to balance the ratio.”

“……” Wow, still showing off, huh?

“Is it okay?” Zhan Qingyue kissed her nose gently and asked.

Ning Qiuxiu was silent for a moment. Zhan Qingyue patiently waited until she softly said, “Okay.”