novelODS Chapter 54: What exactly are Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf?
Chapter 54: What exactly are Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf?
The match between FPX and WE.
In the first game, WE's top, mid, and jungle frequently coordinated in the early game. Xiye's Neeko secured the first blood, and Poss's Fiora displayed unstoppable split-pushing ability. WE even pushed down the bottom lane inhibitor and gained an economic lead.
Around the 25-minute mark of the game, FPX capitalized on a mistake by WE's bot lane duo, securing a 4-for-1 trade for Baron Nashor in a team fight, thus turning the tide of the game.
The second game was pretty much a foregone conclusion; FPX, relying on their superior skill, pushed down the base in just 22 minutes.
In terms of results, FPX not only won all four of their opening matches, but all of them were 2-0, directly topping the standings.
In contrast, WE's performance has been rather poor, with four consecutive losses and ranking at the bottom. Even when they had a significant advantage in the first game against FPX, they couldn't maintain their lead.
Another match between SN and JDG.
The early game of the first game was a chaotic battle between the two sides. The 10-minute mark was a crucial moment when JDG's support ambushed the enemy jungler in the red buff area and killed him. After that, SN's jungler's rhythm was disrupted.
In the mid-game, JDG's jungler and support roamed everywhere, controlling dragons and the map, and slowly began to snowball.
Finally, with the Baron buff, JDG pushed down all the outer towers, then wiped out SN in a mid-lane team fight and destroyed their base.
The early stages of the second game were exactly the same as the first game, with both sides engaging in a chaotic free-for-all.
However, JDG's Olaf relentlessly counter-jungled, suppressing SN's jungler Gragas to level 6 by the 10-minute mark, effectively crippling SN's jungler.
In the medium term, the two sides traded blows, neither able to make a breakthrough, and the economic situation remained very close.
The game was decided at the 29-minute mark when SN's support, Nautilus, initiated a team fight, and Yagao's Azir delivered perfect damage, resulting in JDG securing a 2-for-5 trade and taking down the Baron.
This match lasted for 40 minutes.
Finally, Smlz tried to take the red buff, but he was too greedy with his positioning and was controlled by Lux, who then took him down.
Without Smlz's crucial Kog'Maw, SN collapsed instantly. JDG wiped out SN and pushed down their base in one fell swoop.
Compared to FPX's 2:0 victory over WE, JDG's 2:0 victory over SN generated far more buzz.
It's worth noting that SN, like FPX, had a 3-game winning streak at the start of the season and were in excellent form.
JDG, on the other hand, suffered three consecutive losses and, like WE, found themselves at the bottom of the league.
Despite being mired in a three-game losing streak at the start of the season, JDG managed to withstand the pressure and defeat the in-form SN.
This victory was not only a redemption from a desperate situation, but also a crucial battle for the team to regain morale.
......
IG training room.
"I really didn't expect that SN would be swept 2-0 by JDG."
Mafa turned to Chen Song: "What do you think our chances are against TES on the 22nd?"
"What percentage is it?"
Chen Song was taken aback at first, then paused for a few seconds: "It's about 50/50. The mid lane and the jungle are the two things I'm worried about."
"Chen Song, you have so little confidence in Forge? His performance against EDG in the last match was quite commendable."
Mafa then said.
Notable?
Chen Song disagrees. Taking the match against EDG as an example, Forge was completely suppressed by Scout in several games. It can only be said that Scout did make a significant contribution in terms of vision control, but from the perspective of laning alone, there is still a big gap between Forge and Scout.
They've already done this to Scout.
The next match will be against Knight.
This monster is known for its extreme laning skills.
Can Forge really hold up?
Chen Song is definitely very concerned about IG's matches, there's no doubt about that, as can be seen from what he said to TheShy early this morning.
The problem is, no matter how much he cares, it's useless; he won't be the coach for the next game.
All he can do now is to do his job well and hand over the information to Karam.
Mafa turned off the game and casually browsed the discussion among IG fans. His gaze suddenly stopped on Forge's photo on the screen. Next to his photo was a screenshot with the words "Banana Wolf" written on it.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud after reading it, his shoulders even trembling slightly from the laughter.
Hearing the sound, Chen Song turned his head, looking puzzled: "Coach Mafa, what are you laughing at?"
Mafa pointed to a snapshot of Forge on the field in the picture and said with a smile, "Look at what this fan calls Forge. He calls him Banana Wolf and even put a picture next to it. If you look closely, the appearance and expression are indeed very similar."
"Banana Wolf?"
Chen Song raised an eyebrow, completely puzzled: "What kind of title is this? I've never heard of it before."
"It's an animated series called 'Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf'."
Mafa frowned: "You're not telling me you don't even know Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf?"
"Never heard of it."
Chen Song shook his head blankly.
Is this animation very popular?
He really hadn't seen the anime, so why was he so surprised?
Mafa finished laughing, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and turned her gaze back to the screen: "The nickname 'Banana Wolf' shows that fans really like Forge."
Chen Song looked serious and didn't reply.
He certainly knew that Forge had gained some fame among fans because of the previous match against EDG, but liking someone and having the skill are two different things.
On the 22nd, we'll be playing against Tes. Their mid laner is one of the strongest laners in the LPL right now.
Can Forge hold on?
He was unsure of himself.
......
June 17th, cloudy to overcast.
At 7:30 a.m., the aroma of coffee wafted from the kitchen of the IG base.
The auntie in charge of daily life management got up much earlier than the team members, and was now stacking the steamed buns one by one into the insulated basket.
Today's breakfast was pork and scallion filling, served with millet porridge and some side dishes.
Chen Song was the first to get up and come over.
He had changed into clean clothes, walked into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator door, and took out a carton of milk.
"Auntie gave me two steamed buns and an egg."
The aunt skillfully took the steamed buns out of the insulated steamer and handed them to Chen Song.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
The aunt smiled and nodded, then went back to her work.
It's exactly eight o'clock.
JackeyLove and Baolan arrived at the restaurant almost one after the other.
JackeyLove had clearly washed his face, but his eyes were still half-open and half-closed. He would occasionally open his mouth and slowly inch forward, moving at a speed not much faster than a snail.
Baolan gave him a push from behind: "Hurry up, don't block the way."
"I suspect I'm still dreaming." JackeyLove yawned again. "I feel my body moving forward, but my soul is still lying in bed."
"You're quite impressive, being able to walk in a straight line while sleepwalking."
The two walked into the restaurant, chatting away, and saw that Chen Song was already sitting at the table.
They each took their breakfast and sat down opposite Chen Song.
Good morning, coach!
After JackeyLove finished speaking, he picked up a steamed bun, took a bite, chewed it three times, and suddenly stopped, his expression becoming serious.
"What's wrong?" Bao Lan asked.
"This steamed bun...this steamed bun is the best I've ever eaten."
"You said the same thing yesterday."
"Forget about yesterday when the sun rises." JackeyLove said seriously, "It's a talent—to always be able to eat the best buns."
Bao Lan rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to reply.
At 8:20, Ning and TheShy walked into the restaurant together.
I don't know what the two of them talked about on their way here, but Ning was walking and laughing, his shoulders shaking with laughter, while TheShy followed behind with an expression that said, "I don't really want to walk alongside him."
When Ning entered the restaurant, the first thing she did wasn't to grab some food. Instead, she walked up behind JackeyLove, put her hands on his shoulders, and solemnly said, "Yu Wenbo, I have some good news to tell you."
"What good news?" JackeyLove asked, still with a steamed bun in his mouth.