Introduction: The S16 season has officially begun, and it is believed that most players have been following the recent offseason. News about Uzi organizing a competition has become increasingly popular, with many industry players signing up, including retired veterans like司马老贼 (Sima Laozei). It's evident that Uzi's influence remains strong. Recently, a video autobiography by a resting top laner has sparked widespread discussion among players online. He undoubtedly represents mid-tier professional players—having enjoyed some popularity but not sustained it. He truly aimed to change his family's situation through hard work. In contrast, jungler银河 (Galaxy) started streaming recently; having been involved in match-fixing, his career is now completely ruined.

The Most Inspirational Domestic Top Laner in LPL

It is believed that most players are quite familiar with the LPL region. As a former top-tier region, LPL has developed rapidly over the years, with increasing numbers of teams, but its overall performance has declined significantly, having not won a World Championship for many years. Recently, with fluctuations in the esports industry, LPL has undergone adjustments, with several teams withdrawing, leaving many mid-tier outstanding professional players unable to find teams and forced to rest. Top laner山鸡 (Shanji) is one such example; once a promising domestic rookie top laner, he now finds no team willing to offer him a playing spot.

In July last season, top laner山鸡 (Shanji) officially left the NIP team, thus completely exiting the professional stage. During the winter transfer period, Shanji mentioned in streams that he was still resting and hadn't found suitable team options; so far, there has been no news of his return. As a rookie top laner in LPL, he became the "Solo Kill King" in the Summer Split of S12 season, leading with 20 solo kills, surpassing TheShy that year. His departure from NIP last season likely involved conflicts with mid laner Doinb, though specifics weren't disclosed—probably due to verbal disputes.

Recently, Shanji's autobiographical account of his career has sparked widespread discussion online. "I decided to pursue a professional career that day, with only 200 yuan in my pocket. After leaving school in ninth grade in 2016, I won my first championship (a网吧赛 (internet cafe tournament)). That night, the captain treated us to dinner; returning home past 10 PM, my parents had turned off the lights and were asleep. I intended to share the surprise the next day, but pulling the blanket woke them (we三人睡一张床 (three sharing one bed)). My mother drowsily asked why I returned so early; I handed her the 1000 yuan prize. At the moment I won the match, I genuinely saw tears in her eyes. After winning the championship, I received an invitation for a trial in Shanghai the next day; my stubborn determination left my parents no choice but to let me go."

Shanji truly changed his life through hard work. Though not a top-tier professional player, his income was considerable—he once expressed willingness to pay 500w himself to join T1. In contrast, some players appear rather "pitiful." Recently, the previously popular jungler银河 (Galaxy) quietly started streaming, with his popularity and热度 (heat) nowhere near before. He was once an outstanding player; like BO in the past, had he continued normally, he would have succeeded. However, involvement in match-fixing led to his official ban.

Final Thoughts

There are many players like Shanji in the LPL region. Their goal in playing League of Legends isn't lofty—it's to improve their family's livelihood. Upon debut, numerous temptations await; Shanji didn't abandon his principles. Despite conflicts within NIP, I believe teams may still invite him later.

What do you think about this matter?