BJ time, September 13, 2017, a full month has passed since the final of the 7th DOTA2 International Invitational Tournament, which the European e-sports media called the "Night of Shame".

The Chinese team SPS defeated the powerful European OG with a score of 3:0, but was pushed to the center of public opinion due to the controversial behavior of "OG.King" in the third game.

Under the heavy pressure of public opinion, V, which has always been famous for its silence, had to speak out, claiming that it would set up an investigation team for the matter and conduct a series of investigations on the players of both sides. The players of both sides have the right to refuse, but V will also retain the suspension.

As well as the right to reclaim Ti bonuses and trophies.

As soon as this move came out, everyone applauded.

As a result, the SPS members who were supposed to return to China to accept the baptism of championships not only failed to gain money and honors in the much-anticipated TI hall, but instead ended up in a state of disgrace.

"I don't understand what the hell, why does the opposing team have to wipe their butts with us? Then in the future, if we don't play GG in a game that we are sure to lose, we can start the team together, so the game will not count? I'm really convinced." Yang said angrily.

The appearance is a collective portrait of the SPS team members during the period of investigation. However, some people did not show expressions on the surface, but deep down they were holding their breath.

xNova publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Valve directly on foreign social platforms. AME changed its ID to "If it can't cure foreigners, it can't cure you?" and then started a high-intensity solo queue tour in the US server. Fy's handling method is relatively

Simple and crude, he contacted his family directly and made all his consumption records before and after the Ti event public.

Similarly, there is still only Xiao Se without any news. On social platforms, his last news can be traced back to the TI group stage.

The month-long review made the SPS team members miserable. Some went home to relax with their families, some went on the air to engage in verbal quarrels with other scholars, and some pretended to be nonchalant on the surface.

"Things outside can't affect me," Xiao Se said. "If the official wants to use that shield, he can use it. If he doesn't, he can keep it for himself."

"Stop talking in anger." Bai Yu consoled him, "The top priority now is to prove his innocence. The longer this matter is delayed, the greater the pressure from public opinion will be."

"Self-proven innocence... It's really ironic. Instead of investigating the scum that was openly exposed, you asked me, a person who takes the game seriously, to prove my innocence. What's the point?" Xiao Se got angrier as he spoke. He shouldn't have been like this.

He was impulsive, and Gu Nan's death made him particularly irritable.

Bai Yu sighed, "The media is like this now. Only good people will be pointed at guns. Now that things have happened, we can only make the matter bigger."

"How do you say that?" he asked.

"Go to court," she said.

Not long after, the SPS club filed a lawsuit against relevant people from Valve and OG.King (King Quan).

Valve thought this was a fake act, but when they saw SPS's attorney, they realized that these players were serious about it.

Hao Zhao, graduated from the University of Political Science and Law, the youngest full-time law professor in the past thirty years, one of the world's famous defense lawyers, and a top litigation expert. For any lawyer, Hao Zhao is the person they are unwilling to do in court.

See the opponent.

Once such figures appear, if both parties finally go to court, then this case will no longer be an ordinary match-fixing incident in the e-sports circle. With Lawyer Hao's ability, he can completely package it into an international dispute or even a case against someone.

Incidents of vicious racial discrimination by the Chinese are used to ensure the advantage of domestic public opinion.

Soon, Valve changed its past resort style. On the one hand, it accelerated the pace of investigation and evidence collection, and on the other hand, it sought an out-of-court settlement from SPS.

"So awesome?" Yang, who was currently broadcasting solo queue, was shocked when he heard the news. "What will you say after settling out of court?"

Fy held up his mobile phone and said: "To be specific, V Agency will hold a press conference, say a few official words to explain the situation to the outside world, and finally send two representatives from both sides to shake hands, etc., and then awards and bonuses will be given.

It’s crazy, in short, it’s just giving up.”

"Oh, this shit is finally coming to an end."

“Professionals are awesome!”

"Don't get too happy yet. This case is still far from over. We must take it seriously." Lawyer Hao pushed open the door and walked in, holding a stack of documents in his hand, wearing a suit and leather shoes with a neatly dressed face.

People's spirit and energy reveal professionalism to the outside world.

"Send one of you to go to the press conference with me tomorrow morning." Lawyer Hao looked around, pointed at Yang and said, "Come on."

"Me? I can't do it. I can't do it." Yang shook his head like a spinning top, "It's okay if you ask me to brag on live broadcast. I can't go to such a scene."

"Then come." Lawyer Hao looked at Fy again.

"Well, tomorrow is the weekend, and I want to spend time with my wife and kids."

"You?" This time it was xNova.

"I, I am not a local and my Chinese is not very good."

"And you?"

AME is fighting fiercely and refuses to answer.

As a result, we can only remain in despair.

Lawyer Hao looked helplessly at Xiao Se, and the two looked at each other.

Xiao Se saw majesty and confidence in his eyes that were different from ordinary people.

Lawyer Hao frowned. With many years of work experience and personal intuition, he always felt that something would happen if he brought the person in front of him with him.

"Don't talk when you get there, leave it to me and act according to my eyes." Before setting off, Lawyer Hao gave numerous instructions.

Xiao Se nodded.

The entire press conference went very smoothly. Under Valve's behind-the-scenes operation, King's unusual behavior in the finals was brushed aside by a series of remarks such as "nervous behavior under pressure" and "frustration when on the verge of elimination", followed by

Lawyer Hao’s speech…

It was a wonderful defense, and the media applauded and shuttered.

"This is the end of the dispute about this International Invitational Tournament. I'm sorry for the trouble it has caused to both teams. Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, let's let the OG players present the belated Immortal Shield to SPS." sent by Valve.

The person in charge said with a smile.

So, looking at the royal power who came with a smile, and the immortal shield in his hand that was extremely dazzling under the flashlight, he looked at Lawyer Hao in a desolate manner.

Lawyer Hao gave him a wink, indicating that he should take it. As long as Xiao Se takes over the shield, the scene is fixed, and the media is arranged to ferment it, the farce will be over.

Compared with the sports circle, cases in the small circle of e-sports are relatively simple to deal with due to their unprofessional nature and weak influence. He even regretted taking this case.

Xiao Se stood still, as if he could foresee what would happen next.

He took the shield and the two sides reconciled.

King will officially withdraw from OG and enter the free market to continue competing in the European region.

"The iional" will break the scandal and continue the reputation built over the years.

At the same time, SPS will officially become the overall champion of the 7th International Invitational Tournament and the MVP of the SPS.Oi7 Finals. The remaining team members will receive the largest championship bonus in the history of e-sports.

Lawyer Hao will also continue his litigation myth in the political and legal circles...

This seems to be a perfect ending. At least, to most people.

But Xiao Se always felt that something was missing.

Wang Quan handed over the shield and said in a volume that only two people could hear: "I heard that when you returned to China, you chartered a plane to transport a coffin?"

Xiao Se glanced at Lawyer Hao again.

This look made Lawyer Hao feel bad all over.

…

"Crazy, crazy, absolutely crazy!" The furious Lawyer Hao was furious on the other end of the phone, "If it wasn't to repay your grandfather's favor, I would never have accepted this deal no matter how much you begged me! It's like this now.

, please ask Gao Ming, I have done my best to be benevolent."

"Teacher Hao...Hao..."

Dudu——

Bai Yu helplessly looked at the number that had already hung up. At this time, uninterrupted messages and news had begun to flood the screen on his phone.

After two months, news in the DOTA2 circle once again occupied the front page:

[Infuriated? Chinese players refused to reconcile and angrily hit the match-fixers with their shields!]

[Breaking news! ONE’s attitude changed drastically, and he beat King violently with anger. Suspected insiders revealed that he suffered from mania! 】

[Valve staff stopped the press conference!]

[Suspended! Gabe Newell, the head of V agency, said that players who hit others will be severely punished!]

[Latest news! SPS team’s mid laner ONE will face a four-year ban and multiple charges!]

Valve issued an announcement on major social media regarding the ban of SPS club player ONE:

"In view of the recent incident of "DOTA2 professional e-sports players openly beating people" that continues to ferment on the Internet and has caused extremely bad social impact around the world. After careful deliberation, Valve has decided to ban the mid laner ONE (Xiao Se) of the SPS Club.
Chapter completed!