The BP screen is open.

Wa Wa looks at the big screen and then explains to the audience: "We see IG banning the not-so-strong Pig Sister and Ren Ma first. I think this move shows respect for the Factory Director. Although his Horse-Stepping Flying Arrow is still fresh in our minds, no one can deny that if the Factory Director takes control of rhythm heroes like Pig Sister and Ren Ma, it will have a huge impact on the game."

Miller: "The third ban is given to Xiye's Galio. I think there's no problem with this wave either. After all, Xiye's Galio was once the core of this WE lineup, coordinating with teammates to initiate and control, offering better protection for the back line. That's team-oriented Xiye for you."

The commentators take turns analyzing this match with a professional eye.

Until the BP screen ended, no one noticed any changes in the match involving Principal Wang and Gu Bai.

Major General Guan: "Although this match doesn't affect the current ranking, both WE and IG are banning according to the version, not as an entertainment match between Principal Wang and Principal Gu, as netizens say."

Remember: "I think WE really wants to win. If they win this match, they'll become the second team after EDG to win the Grand Slam in the Spring season."

Over at the players' seats, Meat Chicken is turning to the Principal, saying: "Principal, what do you want to play? I'll have The Shy pick for you."

As Principal Wang's number one sycophant, Meat Chicken asks with a fawning smile toward Principal Wang.

The Shy also shows no objection.

Principal Wang shook his head with a smile, looking over to the WE player seats, and slowly said: "You guys don't need to worry about me, just pick normally. Their threat has already halved by replacing Uzi with Gu Bai. As long as The Shy crushes 369 at the top, we'll win. I'm familiar with Gu Bai's level; he's already halfway to losing against me."

On WE's side, Gu Bai was also relaxed, slowly saying to the Factory Director and others: "Hold on, I must carry this game!"

Factory Director: "???"

Xiye: "???"

Ming: "???"

369: "???"

The same thought arose in all four of them.

Why is their boss so confident?

The opponent is none other than IG, who were invincible in S8, except for WE...

Especially since all the main players of IG are here, except for the AD Ah Shui, while our stable output Uzi is benched.

Gu Bai gave them a light glance, didn't explain much, and directly said: "369, first pick Yasuo for me!"

As soon as Gu Bai finished speaking, Ah Bu became unsettled and hurriedly advised: "Boss, Yasuo isn't fit for the bottom lane in this version. I think choosing an Ezreal or Little Cannon with mobility would be better, then let Ming pick a defensive support, and wait for the Factory Director to gank bottom lane."

Before Ah Bu's voice faded, Gu Bai directly refused: "No way, my other ADCs are only Silver level; only my Yasuo is Diamond level! Trust my pick; play around me, and we'll surely win!"

These days, Ah Bu watched all the streaming recordings of Gu Bai playing with Lu Wei, PDD, and Principal Wang. Regarding Gu Bai's gaming skills, only four words can explain it.

Too complex to describe!

369 looked bewilderedly at Ah Bu, not knowing what to do.

Ah Bu felt as if all hope was lost; he knew that WE's 18-match winning streak was getting further out of reach...

With trembling lips, seeing there were only 5 seconds left for selection, Ah Bu helplessly nodded to 369.

After WE's first pick ended, the commentators were left puzzled.

Wa Wa: "Do you think WE has some profound intention with this pick? Or this might be Xiye's ace? We know Yasuo has been getting nerfed over several patches, with the Q wind-up time decreased from 10 to 6 seconds. Even in the recent 8.30 patch, attack speed was nerfed. I admit this champion is active in solo queue, but it's his first appearance on stage this year in our region."

Miller: "I'm not quite sure yet, but Xiye's champion pool is quite deep. Picking Yasuo might have some special meaning. Let's look at the blue side's selection."

In the IG player seats, when Principal Wang saw WE picking Yasuo first, he realized Gu Bai wanted to have fun again and immediately burst out laughing in front of the camera.

The commentators, seeing Principal Wang's laughter, immediately said: "Something's off with Principal Wang's smile... Do you think this Yasuo might not be Xiye's?"

Upon hearing this, Rita suddenly thought of something.

"Do you know Gu Principal has a nickname on Douyu?"

Major General Guan asked: "What nickname?"

Rita deliberately acted scared and said: "If I say it, this might be my last commentary gig..."

Meanwhile, bullet comments covered the screen.

"Yasuo the Bane of the Rift!"

"With President Gu's Yasuo, pro players bow in submission!"

"Once saw President Gu's Yasuo in Lu Wei's stream, died 11 times in 10 minutes, terrifying record surpassing time!"

In the players' seats, they also raised support signs for Gu Bai.

One was a Yasuo playing the flute, but the face was photoshopped to be Gu Bai, with "Yasuo the Bane of the Rift" written underneath.

Another support sign also photoshopped Gu Bai as Yasuo, accompanied by a phrase "My love may be trash, but Yasuo is not!"

As Gu Bai's Yasuo was picked, cheers erupted one after another in the Shanghai esports center venue.

The commentators, seeing the situation, also livened up the atmosphere: "It seems Principal Gu's Yasuo has a high status in the hearts of the audience..."

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