Esports and Literature, Both in Bloom

After a scandal, Tan Xiu, the "World Championship Third-Place King," was suspended for eighteen months. When he returned, he was surrounded by enemies. The entire internet mocked and cursed him, and no team wanted to sign him. To everyone's surprise, Tan Xiu spent all his money to buy the bottom-ranked team in a lower league! He said that if NEG won the Summer Split, they would qualify to join the top league. Naturally, people mocked him for being delusional. Even more surprisingly, Tan Xiu's former little friend, now the league's top player, was on the verge of signing with the championship team. After fans spotted him walking into the team's headquarters, he suddenly announced that he was joining Tan Xiu's NEG! Later, when fans discussed the history of it all, they decided there must be a black hole in the championship team's headquarters leading straight to NEG, and wrote this: [In 2020, the people of Beijing made esports their profession... At the end of the building was an elevator, which led to a mountain. In the mountain was a small opening, through which a faint light seemed to shine. They left their bags behind and entered. At first the passage was very narrow, just wide enough for one person. After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly opened up. The land was flat and spacious, the houses neatly arranged. It turned out to be NEG!!!] Sharp-tongued bottom (Tan Xiu) x devoted, possessive top After the truth comes to light: Hater 1: "Tan Xiu's played for so many years. What has he accomplished besides coming third?" Hater 2: "You're overlooking one of his major achievements. He also paid for an album out of his own pocket. He excels in both sports and the arts [smile]." Bystander 1: "Seriously, when it comes to mental fortitude, Tan Xiu is the strongest. He's got nerves of steel. No matter how many people curse him, he stays confident." Bystander 2: "Oh, please... Let me say it again: mental fortitude doesn't mean shamelessness, nerves of steel don't mean shamelessness, and confidence doesn't mean shamelessness." Theme: None