The following is a translation of Hunter’s Weibo and Vici Gaming’s FB post

To prevent the majority of fans to not read the post due to its length, I stated the intent of this article in my title. Looking through at the the history of my Weibo, I did not make a single long post in the entire 2017. After 1.5 years, I will use my 6th article to bid farewell to my career in VG.

I initially planned to make this announcement only after our LOL results improve. However, due to recent personal issues and some unexpected situations, as well as some observant friends who already realized that my Weibo verification and Famulei verification(An app widely used in Chinese LOL community) have already changed, I decided to announce the news to everyone. I have already prepared this article 3 months ago. Since last year November where I first brought up my resignation, till this year January where I brought it up again. It could be that my writing skills are not as good as IG’s vk, I had to edit the article many times, yet I still find it difficult to express my true feelings and thoughts. As such, I hope everyone can just treat this as a casual read.

From the age of 25 to 30, 5 years of my youthful years have been dedicated to VG. In our current generation, it has become a norm for us to complain about how time flies but yet still not cherishing it. Time flies, 1 minute can never be longer than 60 seconds, a lifetime can never be longer than a few decades. From being a youth to maturing over the years, I have learnt and understood many things during my 5 years at VG. These 5 years have been the best 5 years of my life so far.

On the eve of my departure, life decided to play a few jokes on me. I am a person who tends to overthink things and once again I am guilty of it. What is interesting is that during this period of overthinking, I repeatedly reflected on the dreams I used to have. From the time where I used to stare at the coffee shop to the time where I started out with just a pen and a piece of paper; from having many thoughts in my head to being in the middle of the stage with beautiful lightings; and finally having something that many people dream of having – a career in esports. Many times, we only think about moving forward and our dedication made us forget to stop and take a step back to look at things. Even after our body is filled with scars of stubbornness, we persist on claiming that our obsession is unstoppable.

Recently, I don’t even dare to turn on my WeChat because the things I see are all emotional messages from my players, managers and coaches. Every time I plan on replying them one by one, I always get stopped by a weird force of nature and ended up not replying. This is because even I find it difficult to overcome the surges in my inner self. Leaving VG this time is probably for a lifetime. The pet I wanted to have all along is a dog. A friendly companion that remembers the good you do as well as the bad; laughs when it’s happy, bark when it’s unhappy; extremely loyal and faithful. During my time at VG, I have warmed the hearts of some people, and also unintentionally hurting a few. But who could have expected that the friends you once had, have now became a familiar stranger.

Although I do not have too many regrets leaving VG, I am filled with memories, apologies and gratefulness. First of all, I would like to say sorry to all my fans. I may not be seen as an outstanding CEO by the fans, but all these discussions and comments did not deter me from doing things my own way and doing whatever I can for VG. Sadly, I was still unable to bring the ultimate glory for VG. Worst still, in 2017 our organization was faced with the biggest crisis ever and this made our fans from all the different games angry. Despite all these, you guys stayed on and continued to support VG in all our different games. A big thanks to all our fans for their support and contribution. Hopefully in time to come, VG will be able to bring to you guys more happy moments.

Also, I would like to apologize to all the players of VG. During the vigorous expansion of the club, I am leaving the club and will not be able to battle alongside everyone. I would like to give special thanks and apologize to Swift, you are the last player that I have signed during my time in VG. Thank you for joining the club during the tough times of VG. I am full of regrets that I am unable to communicate more with you during this short span of time. I would like to thank all current players of VG as well as any potential players who might join in the future. VG’s future relies on you guys and I believe that all of you can do it.

Last but not least, I would like to give the final apologies and thanks to boss MCDJ and Green Emperor. Thanks boss ‘Ding’ for all the trust and tolerance in the past 5 years. Looking back to 5 years ago, a sudden occurrence gave me the opportunity to talk to you about my esports dreams. Fast forward 5 years, we shifted from a simple villa to now a multi-complex building; from a 10-man team into now an organization with more than 100 people; from being unknown to shocking the world. Despite the crisis in 2017, you continued to give me your support and tolerance, allowing me and the other team members to live up to the challenge and bring back the glory that we deserved. There were too many surprises and memorable moments in these 5 years, and all these were gifted to me by VG.

Thanks to all the people that I have helped in the past as you asked me for help because you believed in me. Also, thanks to all the people who have helped me. Similarly, it’s also because of trust that I asked you for help. I don’t know if at age 30 is the halfway point for me, but what I know is that I still want to continue on. Looking back at my time in VG, I regret not learning some stuff along the way, but also am glad that I learnt stuff along the way. Turning 31 years old, I hope to learn and understand the various meanings of life and not just towards success or failure. Turning 31 years old, I really appreciate all the people I met in the past. You beautified my 5 years at VG, although this is all in the past.

Leaving VG is not an end, rather it’s a new beginning. One can only move forward if you remember to appreciate and be thankful about things around you; one can only be happy if you are open-minded; one can only be mature if you learn to withstand; one can only give up if you choose to do so. Thanks to every experience that happened in the past 5 years, everyone, everything.

images courtesy of HunTeR and Vici Gaming