On May 3rd, the first Chinese world champion in LOL, @WE_草莓, revealed that earning over 500,000 RMB in 2 years as a substitute player was like risking one's life.
"Knowing this news today really infuriates me. Earning over 500,000 RMB in 2 years as a substitute player is truly like risking one's life. When I used to play professionally, apart from daily expenses, all my salary and tournament winnings were saved by my parents for me. The internet industry is treacherous, I hope everyone takes good care of themselves." @WE_草莓 expressed.
After reading this, some netizens couldn't help but sigh, realizing the immense dedication and sacrifice involved, truly risking their lives as substitute players.
Some netizens also mentioned that at $20 per game boosting session, 510,000 yuan would be equivalent to 25,500 sessions. If we divide 25,000 by two years with no breaks, playing 34.2 sessions per day, each lasting about 25 minutes, it adds up to 850 minutes, or 14 hours spent gaming every day.
In the early hours of April 11, 2024, Chongqing's esports professional player, Fat Cat, tragically passed away. In May, it was speculated that Fat Cat and his girlfriend, Tan Zhu, had relationship issues leading to their breakup, followed by Fat Cat's suicide, sparking discussions.
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