ADAPTED FROM BUTTERFLY BLUE'S NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME, THE KING'S AVATAR
So they were spies who infiltrated our team.
How dare they do this!
But thanks to their attacks on the wall,
we could knock out the Boss by a fluke in the very last second.
I guess you came up with this plan
after we failed the first time.
That's why you let them be in our second attempt.
Master, am I right?
You're half-right.
I'm not the one who came up with the idea.
It was Luo Ji.
I'm sorry for interrupting.
You were short two decimal places.
-It should be 103,245,618. -Hey.
Enough, shut up.
Whatever Boss says is right, understand?
Is it 103,245,618?
-Right. -Okay, I got it.
So you already had a plan,
but you still upset Guo Guo.
-Cheers. -Here.
To our boss.
Let's wish her good luck on her exam.
We should make a wish that she can pull off a miracle.
All right.
-Come on, cheers! -Cheers!
The reason why they are better than you
isn't because they are more intelligent or more capable.
It is simply that you forecast your failure
before taking action.
If you want to build a team, I won't stop you.
But have you ever considered if you are qualified enough?
You always give up halfway anyway.
Since you want to quit,
don't bother pushing yourself.
Master, I'm sorry for troubling you to see me off.
Will you come back to Hangzhou after Chinese New Year?
Yes.
The captain wants me to go back.
Your captain has got a good eye.
My captain said that although my Assassin scored negative points,
it was quite unexpected that my Ghostblade scored zero points.
He wants me to go back to the team and start afresh.
He has set the starting point up for you.
You have to find out
where you will end up on your own.
Master, I am so happy that I got to play Glory with you.
Go ahead.
Hop on the bus quickly.
Master, I'll work extra hard.
I will remember every word you said.
Good luck.
Happy New Year.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Never ever say you'll give up.
It's so nice to have you guys.
"You always give up halfway anyway."
"Since you want to quit, don't bother pushing yourself."
But I have tried my best.
You failed the certification exam and accepted the Guardian mission mistakenly.
You are not qualified to be the boss at all.
I accepted the Guardian mission mistakenly.
I didn't do it on purpose.
I didn't know.
Why don't you go and talk to Master now?
All right.
Master is leaving?
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
Ye Xiu!
You're back.
-I happen to have something to tell you. -Hold on.
Don't say anything. Listen to me first.
All right, you go first.
I would like to...
show you around here all over again.
What do you think of this place?
It can serve as a lounge for your team.
It's just a bit noisy.
Come with me.
The door and windows of this VIP room are all soundproof.
It can serve as your tactics seminar room.
You will never be disturbed in any way.
It looks good.
It's just a little too small.
What do you think of this room? The lighting is good here.
We can make it the dormitory of your team.
It's pretty cozy, isn't it?
You can renovate it as you like.
-Does it still need to be renovated? -Yes.
I can't wait that long.
Then check it out here.
It's perfect.
You guys can train here.
By then, I will move the two tables away.
Don't worry.
I can get it done all by myself in a day.
I hope your team will thrive.
Why is it...
"your team"?
When you are looking for a partner,
don't go for someone like me.
You should get someone reliable and experienced.
Ye Xiu, you must return to the league.
I will root for you.
Even though I can't be your partner,
I'll still be your number one fan.
So this is what you call an effort?
I don't want you to leave here.
This place can serve as your base.
The rent and everything else is free, really.
I don't want anything.
I...
All I want...
All I want is that you guys stay here.
Is that okay?
After saying so much, I realized that you're really stupid.
You even made a deal at a loss.
I know...
that I always screw up everything.
That's right.
It's your fault for accepting the Guardian mission mistakenly.
Leaving without saying goodbye and missing our victory are your faults too.
But do you know what your biggest mistake was?
Your biggest mistake was giving the team a wrong name.
What Unrivaled Super Hottie?
The team should be named...
Happy.
What does that mean?
Let's introduce ourselves again.
I'm Ye Xiu, a professional eSportsman.
I'm applying to be the captain of Team Happy.
Nice to meet you. I am--
The manager of Team Happy.
I look forward to working with you.
But I screwed up those two things.
There is a third thing.
What is that?
If those two things are being screwed up,
we should do them
all over again together.
Cheer up.
By the way,
how many more points do you need to pass today's exam?
Ten more points.
You have to pass it next time.
It's too difficult.
For real.
I have to prepare for the exam while managing the guild.
I simply can't do it.
You're lucky that I've got a backup plan for you.
Just wait for it.
Dad, I'm going to do something
earth-shattering.
I'm going to build a team.
Am I making the impossible possible?
No matter how far away the target is,
as long as you focus on your chosen one
and don't give up,
you'll be able to hit the target.
By the way,
the name of the team...
is Happy.
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
It's really an Internet cafe.
Is there anyone here?
Well, assign me a computer.
Sorry, the boss is preparing for a test. We are closed for half a day.
I'm going nuts.
I know every word in this book.
Why can't I get it
-when the words are put together? -Hey, I'm talking to you.
-Show some respect, okay? -Goodness.
Assign me a computer or I'll keep nagging.
Just assign me one. I'll leave in an hour, all right?
Can you promise to be quiet and not say a word?
All right. Section B, Station 25.
-Hey. -Yes?
Do you know me?
No, I don't.
Are you the only person here in this Internet cafe?
Yes.
Why did he ask me if I am the only person here?
He wouldn't happen to be this bad guy, would he?
Holy cow.
It's really him.
YANG ZHENGYU
-Hello? -Blue River, where are you?
The captain is looking for you.
Didn't I tell you yesterday that I'll be going on a business trip today?
No way! Did you really go to Happy Internet Cafe to see Lord Grim?
You are the guild master of Blue Brook Guild!
How could you be so easily lured into meeting him?
Bound Boat, listen to me.
Here's the thing.
How did the spies we sent to Happy Guild get caught so easily?
Because you were so bad at disguising.
You guys did a terrible job disguising yourselves.
So I had no choice, but to infiltrate the enemy base personally.
I came here to find out more about Happy Guild.
How many members do they have?
How many coaches?
Who is the boss behind it?
Could you guys figure these out?
You guys couldn't.
If I find anything, I will talk to the captain myself.
All right, I'm hanging up.
This won't do.
I have to call the police.
That's right.
I have to call the police.
Why did this computer crash again?
It's so annoying!
I need to change to another computer.
What is this nonsense?
Hello?
-Hello, I want to... -Hey.
Didn't you hear me shouting?
The computer crashed. Assign me another one, please.
-I'll do it. -Hey.
Hold on a second.
What are the rooms upstairs for?
Those are the private rooms.
-Can I play in a private room? -Yes, you can.
Give me one.
You can just go straight upstairs.
All right.
Don't go up and bother me, okay?
No, don't do it!
Professional team manager.
Are you preparing for this test?
I've taken the test before. It was so easy.
I'll tell you this.
You only need to memorize all the exam outlines
and read the industry analysis tables multiple times.
Then you'll be able to pass it with your eyes closed.
Is the eSports industry so hot these days?
Even an Internet cafe attendant like you are joining Glory?
Good!
All right.
Good luck. You can do it.
No way.
I have to talk to Ye Xiu.
I need to get Ye Xiu and Bao Zi back here.
Hello, Ye Xiu?
Listen to me.
We have a weird guy in the Internet cafe now.
-Hello, Ms. Chen? -Boss!
-We just got out of the supermarket. -Let me help you.
It's all right.
-Pick them up. -Okay.
Ms. Chen.
-You said-- -Let me tell you. We have a very weird guy
-in our Internet cafe. -Ms.Chen?
-Master! -The connection is bad.
I'm telling you.
I suspect that he may be a wanted criminal.
No, he is a wanted criminal.
But don't worry.
-I acted calmly. -What?
Cumin?
Ms. Chen?
Cumin?
Is Ms. Chen preparing for a barbeque?
Ms. Chen, go on talking.
Both of you, come back as soon as possible.
I am worried that he will escape.
Peach?
Let's go.
I will be back soon.
They are indeed planning to build a team.
The lineup, schedule,
the dungeon of the Guardian, 3D map, simulation diagram.
I...
Well done, Lord Grim.
So you did know that there were spies in the guild.
How dare you use us as your labor.
I will take pictures of everything and study them later.
Here we go.
There's a person in the room! Why did you lock the door?
An excellent citizen who uses her wisdom to trap the wanted criminal.
Did you think I wouldn't recognize you with a wig?
-You're a thug! How could you lock me up? -Don't come closer!
-You... -Don't come near me, you wanted criminal!
Who is a wanted criminal?
-I'm warning you! -How could you say that?
-You're even calling the police? -I'll call the police!
-Why do you call the police? -My hair is real.
-You wanted criminal! -You are having a jolly time.
As a young, successful, handsome man who has a luxurious head of hair,
do I look anything like this bald wanted criminal?
See for yourself. How do we look alike?
You can't see it clearly, right? Let's zoom in.
You'll be able to see it when we zoom in.
Hold on.
My name is Xu Boyuan.
Is his name Xu Boyuan?
I am a kind netizen.
First, I didn't break the law.
Second, I didn't default on the Internet fee.
If you don't give me an explanation today,
I'll go to the Consumers Association to file a complaint against you.
Speaking of the Internet fee,
I'd like to check with Mr. Xu about your bill.
-Go ahead. -Two hours in the VIP room
on the second floor.
It's a total of 50 yuan, right?
The two hours...
All right.
I placed a deposit of 100 yuan at the counter.
I didn't exceed the time limit nor did I overspend, right?
You damaged a door lock on the second floor during your usage.
It's worth 130 yuan.
All right, I'll pay for the damage caused by me.
At Happy Internet Cafe,
all the door locks were uniformly configured.
So we'll have to change all the door locks throughout the cafe.
There are ten doors, so it's 1,300 yuan in total.
-Why do you have to change all of them? -Right.
You accidentally broke the vase here
when you went down the stairs with the boss.
This vase is not expensive,
but the water inside splashed onto the socket next to it.
Now, all the circuits downstairs are burned out.
Nonsense!
Well...
Nothing burned out.
-I'm telling you... -The power outage has caused us
to be unable to do our business as usual.
The loss is quite significant.
Don't lie to me on this.
Before I came in, I saw at the door that you are not open today.
Now,
we are open.
I...
In fact, our Internet cafe is usually very busy.
The turnover for half a day is
at least 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, or even 50,000 yuan.
I'll give you a discount.
Let's make it 35,000 yuan.
After deducting the deposit,
the total is 36,550 yuan.
With the discount,
it's 35,000 yuan.
Are you paying by card or cash?
What is this nonsense?
Don't bluff me.
However, I'll allow you to pay the debt through labor.
I heard that you worked as a team manager for some time,
so you should know how to pass the certification exam.
Blue River.
What did you...
How did you...
Are you Lord Grim?
You're clever.
So it's really you. I've been looking for...
So it's you.
You are Lord Grim.
But how did you know that I'm Blue River?
In Team Blue Rain, you're the second smartest guy
after Yu Wenzhou.
So I'll leave Ms. Chen in your hands.
Good luck, Blue River!
He is getting better at making deals.
He is indeed the Master I admire.
He is becoming more like me.
He has got such a refreshing character
that remains the same whether online or offline.
He is indeed Blue River.
Master, the Ms. Chen you're referring to is...
Ms. Chen is...
I fell into their trap instead.
I came here to spy. How did I end up giving a lesson?
No way.
Are you ready?
Mr. Blue River, can we start the class now?
Ye Qiu.
Here's the thing.
Even though you are a master,
there are some things I need to make clear to you.
I came to this city on a business trip.
It's just a coincidence that I came to this Internet cafe.
It's an even bigger coincidence that I met you.
Also, I still have a very important job to do.
I understand.
There's a meeting that I have been preparing for some time.
It's very important.
I may have to leave right now.
For how long?
One hour.
Okay. Go ahead.
Drop the act. Just give the lesson.
Go now, quick.
ESports is the best combination of the internet and sports.
ESports competition has now become a recognized sports competition worldwide
and a formal event of the Asian Games as well.
ESports teams are one of the pillars of the esports industry.
If we want to build a team that lasts,
a feasible and flawless operation mechanism is essential.
So, a feasible and flawless operating mechanism
is first and foremost related to financing.
All right.
The guilds in Glory provide essential support for the eSports teams.
The teams can't thrive without the supplies of the guilds.
Therefore, the development of the guild is an important foundation for a team.
For a newly established guild like yours,
-the most important thing is... -How obedient.
I have never seen her studying so hard.
I have never seen anyone with so many tricks like him.
You guys who are always thinking about tricking others are really despicable.
And you guys who work as tutors are always so generous.
Right, you have to learn how to recruit people in Glory.
Members like this are the most loyal ones.
They will be the elites who contribute the most to
the later development of the guild.
They are the guards of the guild.
Also, the group admins will also play a critical role.
Instead of making the mood-makers
who are active in the group the group admins,
we should choose those who love the guild,
have a sense of responsibility and management skills,
especially those who are able
to smoothen the conflicts among the guild members.
They are the traffic lights and lubricants of the entire guild.
The most important thing is that you have to learn how to set goals
and build membership systems...
Are you going to leave without saying goodbye?
Master.
I am in a hurry to go for a meeting. I'm leaving now.
How did the lessons go?
Master, I've really tried my best.
I told her everything I should and shouldn't have.
The only thing I didn't do was give her Blue Brook Guild as a gift.
I guess Ms. Chen really can't do it.
She really can't.
-So I guess the exam will be hard for her. -She won't pass it.
I think I can't leave the guild in her hands too.
Of course you can't.
It seems only you can manage our guild.
Of course I am...
That's not right.
I didn't mean that.
You can give the position back to Ms. Chen when she passes the exam.
Master, I didn't mean that.
Do you want a salary?
-No. -I knew it.
Blue River, you're the most loyal friend.
It's not about being loyal. I have my own job to do.
Also, later, I'll have to...
Later, I'm going to video call Yu Wenzhou.
Do you want to join me and say hello to him?
That's not necessary. I have to go.
Have some breakfast before you leave.
I can't afford to have breakfast here.
I'll leave the guild in your hands then.
Good luck!
ESPORTS PRO
Hey, what are you doing?
What's going on?
-It's a thief. -Stop!
Are you okay?
-I'm fine. -Get up.
I'm sorry.
I'm fine.
I have to go now.
-Okay. -Thank you.
No worries.
Hey!
Hey, your backpack!
Why are you zoning out?
Little Tang, look at this ornament. Do you still remember it?
Are you trying to remind me of the stupid mistake I made
that caused you to miss the most important exam in your life?
Look. I rarely have a day to tidy up the room.
All right, stop hiding.
These are all just props you have been preparing.
Am I right?
To be honest, I never wanted to attend the exam.
Helping you catch the thief
and grabbing the wrong backpack
became my perfect excuses for losing the exam admission card.
After that, every year during holidays,
I asked you to tutor me
just so that you would spend more time with me.
I tried so hard to prepare for the exams.
I tried so hard to make myself worthy of being your friend
despite the fact that I never passed the tests.
Look at all this.
I put all my IQ points into these.
Maybe taking the professional manager test might be a better choice for me.
All right.
Actually, I've known all your ulterior motives
since the first time I tutored you.
I didn't know you were so sharp.
Coming here to tutor you
has been an excuse for myself as well.
I came to Happy Internet Cafe to escape too.
No matter what you're trying to escape from,
you have to come here more often.
I probably won't be able to come here often in the future.
Why?
The Berklee College of Music sent me an invitation.
I'll have to leave after Chinese New Year.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Actually, I was struggling for a long time to make this decision,
but I didn't want to miss such a good opportunity.
Shouldn't you be happy for me as well?
Guo Guo.
Both of us should make a choice now.
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
DECEMBER
Time flies.
Soon, the Chinese New Year came.
-Everyone said goodbye and left for home. -Boss.
-Hug. -Only Ye Xiu didn't leave for some reason.
Actually, I...
-Please come again. -Please come again.
Take care of yourself.
This is the first Chinese New Year I'm spending with Ye Xiu and Mucheng.
I have to maintain a nice image.
This coat doesn't look so good.
No way.
No more coats?
Maybe I should settle for this one. The color looks pretty nice.
It still doesn't look good.
I am the manager of the team now.
I should at least wear some fancy outfits.
It's not enough if I only have this luxury-branded scarf.
Fashion taste highlights your character.
People judge your value based on your character.
I'm counting on you.
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
How is it going?
My goodness.
Why is it all covered with dust?
We've run out of rags.
Hey, please go to my room and find an old piece of clothing.
Cut it up and use the pieces as rags.
What would count as an old piece of clothing?
A ragged or patched one.
One that you know should be recycled at first glance.
Good job.
Stop it!
What's that in your hand?
Goodness.
You're using my scarf as a rag?
A ragged, patched one that should be recycled.
-Isn't that the right one? -You really pissed me off!
This scarf is very expensive!
Where's the other half?
Goodness.
What can you do for this cafe?
You couldn't change the bulb!
You even needed someone to teach you how to be a cashier!
I'm so pissed off!
-You are indeed use... -Less.
If you want to keep someone, win his heart first.
How?
Two words.
Spoil him.
Non-human.
Superman.
Master.
Master, having you in my Happy Internet Cafe
is a destined blessing derived from my eight previous lives.
I have such a bad temper.
I don't want this scarf anymore.
I'll buy another one next time.
It's the Chinese New Year. We shouldn't be fighting each other.
Right, Master?
-I'll continue then. -Is it comfortable?
What?
You shouldn't be doing this kind of dirty and menial work.
I'll do it.
Ms. Chen, leave the dirty work to me.
-Let me do it. -Let me do it.
-We shouldn't be fighting each other. -Just let me do it!
Here.
Take this bank card.
-What? -Go buy a new set of clothing.
Wearing new clothes will bring you good luck in the new year.
It dropped. Let me pick it up for you.
Take it and go.