CS: I’m Only 16, and You Want Me to Stage an Old Veteran Comeback?
Author: 地精咖啡
Chapter 14: "When NIKO gestured to the wall..."
August 20, 2021, Friday.
Auspicious for: weddings, sacrifices, groundbreaking ceremonies, prayers, raffles...
Without realizing it, it had already been a month since Jiang Yang came to his cousinâs place for a summer job.
Jiang Yang took a bite of an oil stick, followed by a sip of Shanghaiâs unique salty soy milk, slowly waking up to the beauty of the day.
Over the past half month, he had gradually adapted to his days working at his cousinâs place. But honestly, it felt more like a vacation than a job.
The work was easy and laid-back, and if he wanted to eat something, Ma Xixi would take him out to have it the next day. Seeing how hardworking Jiang Yang was, Ma Xixi even treated him to two days at a water park. Worried that Jiang Yang might run out of pocket money, Ma Xixi had already handed him 5,000 yuan to cover drinks or other small expenses before the summer even ended.
His cousin treated him really wellâbut was also incredibly lazy.
The incident where Ma Xixi miscalculated in a betting game gained some traction in the CS:GO community thanks to a clip uploaded by a Bilibili content creator. Many people showed up to âeat the drama,â some attracted by Jiang Yangâs good looks seen in the clip, and others drawn by the entertainment value of his streams.
This gave Jiang Yang some modest fame in the CS:GO scene, to the point that even players who didnât specifically follow CSBOY had heard of Ma Xixiâs handsome cousin.
Otherwise, Ma Xixi felt heâd wake up screaming from nightmares.
The CSBOY livestream crew was far from easy to manage.
Aside from streaming, Jiang Yang kept up with his training. Following Ma Xixiâs advice, he devoted significant time after each stream to practice his shooting skills. He also adjusted his training regimen with tips from âBig Brother Long Neck,â splitting his practice into sections for positioning, pre-aiming, and deathmatch exercises.
His gunplay improved at a speed noticeable to the naked eye. Additionally, his idea to enable matchmaking on all maps drastically accelerated his game sense development.
âLetâs see what Iâve got!â
With a thought, Jiang Yang brought up the system panel.
[Old Veteran: Jiang Yang]
[Age: 30]
[Team Affiliation: None]
[Status: Preparing for a Comeback]
[Overall Level: Amateur LV.7]
[Comeback Points: 10086]
[Signature Skill: Hunterâs Eco Clutch (Beginner)]
[Personal Items: âSleepy Black Tea,â âOne Dragon Fruitâ]
[Comeback Missions:]
In just half a month, Jiang Yang had undergone a dramatic transformation.
To be honest, he was only now starting to understand the true utility of the system. Initially, he thought simply practicing would make him stronger and that both the systemâs stats and his [Signature Skill] would rapidly improve because of it.
Later, he realized the system stats progressed so quickly mainly due to his natural talent. His love for the game and willingness to pour time into learning were key factors.
Most of the time, heâd only make a mistake once before correcting it. Regarding map and positioning strategies, as long as Ma Xixi or Captain MO explained something once, he could easily extrapolate it to various scenarios.
As for [Signature Skill], the systemâs influence was undeniable.
[Hunterâs Eco Clutch (Beginner)]
[Progress: (996/1000)]
[Effect: During ANTI-ECO rounds, significantly enhances your movement and decision-making skills.]
This skill had been immensely helpful, whether for ranking up or creating entertaining moments during streams. He only needed 4 more points to level it up, and he was excited about what the upgraded version might bring.
However, the [Comeback Mission] posed more of a challenge.
He initially thought reaching Perfect Worldâs Rank #1 would be easy, but it turned out to be tougher than expected.
CS:GO was insanely competitive. After his placement matches, his better-than-average reflexes and solid gameplay helped him climb to Rank A quickly.
But at that level, the gameâs difficulty ramped up sharply. Players in Rank A were generally seasoned veterans with quirky tactics, like odd one-way smokes and bizarre timings. Jiang Yang often found himself caught off guard, even dropping to Rank B at one point.
Still, he wasnât discouraged. As a novice, he knew he wasnât at that skill level yet, so he kept practicing.
Every day, he worked on his gunplay, game sense, and map knowledge. To further improve, he analyzed replays of matches where he was crushed, studying his opponentsâ moves. While some matches featured suspicious wall-hacks, most games were fair, and Jiang Yang quickly absorbed new strategies.
Now he was back to being a solid Rank A player.
His climb wasnât fast, partly because he was preparing for a professional career. Instead of sticking to the [Old Three Maps], he practiced on all maps, ensuring he could throw utility for teammates no matter the map.
At his current rank, however, opportunities for growth were dwindling. Players at this level often relied on raw gunplay rather than tactical innovation.
Jiang Yang debated whether to focus on a specific map to push his rank and claim the [Platform #1] reward before resuming his broader training.
âLetâs figure out which map would be best later,â he muttered. Streaming viewers might not enjoy watching obscure maps, so he had to consider their preferences.
Before deciding, he checked the [System Shop] for the day.
Each morning, Jiang Yang eagerly anticipated the shop refresh, but luck hadnât been on his side lately. Most items were beginner-level proficiencies or random fruit.
Todayâs lineup included:
âDust2, lighter, Dankingâs signature... NIKO?â
He froze, stunned to see [NIKOâs Pre-Aim Technique] quietly appear in the shop.
By now, Jiang Yang was no longer a rookie and had learned a lot about the professional scene over the past month. He knew all about NIKOââWorldâs Best Rifleman,â âWorldâs Best Desert Eagle,â âWorldâs Best Pre-Aimer.â
Seeing this legendary skill casually listed in the shop was like spotting a mythical beast.
Checking the item details, Jiang Yang saw:
[Signature Skill: NIKOâs Pre-Aim Technique]
**[Description:] NIKOâs unfulfilled dream of winning a Major continues to haunt him, but his aging reflexes mean his peak performance is slipping. The only thing keeping him competitive is his unparalleled pre-aiming skill.
[Price: 100,000]
One hundred thousand?!
â...â
Auspicious for: weddings, sacrifices, groundbreaking ceremonies, prayers, raffles...
Without realizing it, it had already been a month since Jiang Yang came to his cousinâs place for a summer job.
Jiang Yang took a bite of an oil stick, followed by a sip of Shanghaiâs unique salty soy milk, slowly waking up to the beauty of the day.
Over the past half month, he had gradually adapted to his days working at his cousinâs place. But honestly, it felt more like a vacation than a job.
The work was easy and laid-back, and if he wanted to eat something, Ma Xixi would take him out to have it the next day. Seeing how hardworking Jiang Yang was, Ma Xixi even treated him to two days at a water park. Worried that Jiang Yang might run out of pocket money, Ma Xixi had already handed him 5,000 yuan to cover drinks or other small expenses before the summer even ended.
His cousin treated him really wellâbut was also incredibly lazy.
The incident where Ma Xixi miscalculated in a betting game gained some traction in the CS:GO community thanks to a clip uploaded by a Bilibili content creator. Many people showed up to âeat the drama,â some attracted by Jiang Yangâs good looks seen in the clip, and others drawn by the entertainment value of his streams.
This gave Jiang Yang some modest fame in the CS:GO scene, to the point that even players who didnât specifically follow CSBOY had heard of Ma Xixiâs handsome cousin.
Otherwise, Ma Xixi felt heâd wake up screaming from nightmares.
The CSBOY livestream crew was far from easy to manage.
Aside from streaming, Jiang Yang kept up with his training. Following Ma Xixiâs advice, he devoted significant time after each stream to practice his shooting skills. He also adjusted his training regimen with tips from âBig Brother Long Neck,â splitting his practice into sections for positioning, pre-aiming, and deathmatch exercises.
His gunplay improved at a speed noticeable to the naked eye. Additionally, his idea to enable matchmaking on all maps drastically accelerated his game sense development.
âLetâs see what Iâve got!â
With a thought, Jiang Yang brought up the system panel.
[Old Veteran: Jiang Yang]
[Age: 30]
[Team Affiliation: None]
[Status: Preparing for a Comeback]
[Overall Level: Amateur LV.7]
[Comeback Points: 10086]
[Signature Skill: Hunterâs Eco Clutch (Beginner)]
[Personal Items: âSleepy Black Tea,â âOne Dragon Fruitâ]
[Comeback Missions:]
In just half a month, Jiang Yang had undergone a dramatic transformation.
To be honest, he was only now starting to understand the true utility of the system. Initially, he thought simply practicing would make him stronger and that both the systemâs stats and his [Signature Skill] would rapidly improve because of it.
Later, he realized the system stats progressed so quickly mainly due to his natural talent. His love for the game and willingness to pour time into learning were key factors.
Most of the time, heâd only make a mistake once before correcting it. Regarding map and positioning strategies, as long as Ma Xixi or Captain MO explained something once, he could easily extrapolate it to various scenarios.
As for [Signature Skill], the systemâs influence was undeniable.
[Hunterâs Eco Clutch (Beginner)]
[Progress: (996/1000)]
[Effect: During ANTI-ECO rounds, significantly enhances your movement and decision-making skills.]
This skill had been immensely helpful, whether for ranking up or creating entertaining moments during streams. He only needed 4 more points to level it up, and he was excited about what the upgraded version might bring.
However, the [Comeback Mission] posed more of a challenge.
He initially thought reaching Perfect Worldâs Rank #1 would be easy, but it turned out to be tougher than expected.
CS:GO was insanely competitive. After his placement matches, his better-than-average reflexes and solid gameplay helped him climb to Rank A quickly.
But at that level, the gameâs difficulty ramped up sharply. Players in Rank A were generally seasoned veterans with quirky tactics, like odd one-way smokes and bizarre timings. Jiang Yang often found himself caught off guard, even dropping to Rank B at one point.
Still, he wasnât discouraged. As a novice, he knew he wasnât at that skill level yet, so he kept practicing.
Every day, he worked on his gunplay, game sense, and map knowledge. To further improve, he analyzed replays of matches where he was crushed, studying his opponentsâ moves. While some matches featured suspicious wall-hacks, most games were fair, and Jiang Yang quickly absorbed new strategies.
Now he was back to being a solid Rank A player.
His climb wasnât fast, partly because he was preparing for a professional career. Instead of sticking to the [Old Three Maps], he practiced on all maps, ensuring he could throw utility for teammates no matter the map.
At his current rank, however, opportunities for growth were dwindling. Players at this level often relied on raw gunplay rather than tactical innovation.
Jiang Yang debated whether to focus on a specific map to push his rank and claim the [Platform #1] reward before resuming his broader training.
âLetâs figure out which map would be best later,â he muttered. Streaming viewers might not enjoy watching obscure maps, so he had to consider their preferences.
Before deciding, he checked the [System Shop] for the day.
Each morning, Jiang Yang eagerly anticipated the shop refresh, but luck hadnât been on his side lately. Most items were beginner-level proficiencies or random fruit.
Todayâs lineup included:
âDust2, lighter, Dankingâs signature... NIKO?â
He froze, stunned to see [NIKOâs Pre-Aim Technique] quietly appear in the shop.
By now, Jiang Yang was no longer a rookie and had learned a lot about the professional scene over the past month. He knew all about NIKOââWorldâs Best Rifleman,â âWorldâs Best Desert Eagle,â âWorldâs Best Pre-Aimer.â
Seeing this legendary skill casually listed in the shop was like spotting a mythical beast.
Checking the item details, Jiang Yang saw:
[Signature Skill: NIKOâs Pre-Aim Technique]
**[Description:] NIKOâs unfulfilled dream of winning a Major continues to haunt him, but his aging reflexes mean his peak performance is slipping. The only thing keeping him competitive is his unparalleled pre-aiming skill.
[Price: 100,000]
One hundred thousand?!
â...â