Following BLG's triumph in the initial stage, the League of Legends competition has paused for a week. Currently, hot topics within the gaming community include the Cream match-fixing issue and Uzi organizing the "Uzi Cup." Amidst anticipation for the official release of Cream's investigation outcome, LPL's first world champion mid laner Rookie unexpectedly posted about ending his relationship with Xiao Yu. Their breakup quickly became a sensational story across the esports world.

Long-time fans know that Xiao Yu and Rookie started dating back in the S7 season. Their romantic journey has lasted a full nine years. Previously, Xiao Yu mentioned in an interview that she would marry Rookie after his retirement. Other admired couples in the scene like Uzi, Doinb, and Guan Zeyuan have already settled down. Everyone was looking forward to Rookie retiring in a couple of years and marrying Xiao Yu.

It was unexpected that just after the first stage concluded, the two announced their separation. The exact reasons remain unknown, but some netizens leaked insider information before the official announcement. The爆料 claimed: A top-tier LPL mid laner was seen dating a female influencer at a Korean coffee shop. While the woman went to the restroom, the player made a phone call in Chinese, discussing breakup and explaining why they hadn't married over many years.

Among Korean top mid laners in LPL with long-term relationships yet unmarried, Rookie seems to be the only one fitting the description. During the date with the influencer, there were reportedly intimate gestures. If the爆料 is true, then Rookie likely cheated. Xiao Yu's response to the breakup was concise—she wrote just ten words: "The future holds its own light; the past is merely a preface."

Rookie's response was longer. He admitted initiating the breakup and stated they had been separated for some time. Besides that, he expressed祝福 for Xiao Yu. After nine years together and over six years同居, not marrying suggests at least one party wasn't committed. Although everyone hoped they would最终修成正果, objectively, after such a long time without marriage, the likelihood of continuing together diminishes.

Whether Rookie cheated remains uncertain, but if he proposed the breakup, he clearly wanted to end the relationship. As a player from the LCK region, even with a green card, Rookie likely intends to return to Korea eventually. Xiao Yu, a well-known LPL host, probably wouldn't放弃 her thriving career and move to Korea,远离 her hometown and parents. Perhaps differences in this aspect led to their split.

One is a world champion mid laner, the other a famous host. Both have earned substantial wealth in LPL. If they manage finances wisely, they are undoubtedly financially free. Not marrying despite this is puzzling. Although marriage might affect competitive performance, Rookie's recent seasons have already been underwhelming. Even if married, his状态 couldn't be worse than now.

If there was no cheating, Rookie actually did treat Xiao Yu well. When Xiao Yu first entered LPL, she was an unknown newcomer. After公开 their relationship, she quickly gained footing in LPL thanks to Rookie's influence. In 2020, she even won the年度最受欢迎主持 award—something many female hosts dream of but never achieve. Rookie's support was significant.

Conclusion:

If爆料 is accurate and Rookie indeed cheated, then he truly辜负了 Xiao Yu's dedication. Nine years of青春 isn't something that can be brushed off lightly. However, online爆料 aren't always 100% reliable. We'll see if either responds to the cheating allegations later. Personally, I hope Rookie didn't cheat.

So, why do you think they didn't marry?

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