Preface: The S15 season has completely wrapped up, and the S16 season is on the horizon. Teams are finalizing their rosters and strategies. Top teams have a distinct goal—to earn a berth at the global stage and contend for the world title. Recently, AL team’s manager Aixiang shared a post expressing gratitude to their boss Fei for gifting a car. This surprised many fans, as this is likely the first time a female boss in the LPL region has gifted a car to a team manager. Indeed, Aixiang’s transfer moves over the past two years have been very steady, assembling a super-luxury lineup at a very low cost. Compared to BLG and JDG teams, he has saved the boss more than just this one car. In contrast, JDG’s manager Blue Lotus might be crying, spending huge sums year after year.

The first behind-the-scenes LPL boss personally gifts a car

Most players are fairly familiar with the LPL region. Once a top global league, the LPL has grown rapidly in recent years, with more teams joining but overall performance declining. During the winter transfer window, two teams completely left the LPL — both relatively popular squads: FPX, a former world champion, and RNG, a past powerhouse. The top team emerging last season was AL, who won the LPL championship at a very low cost and made a name for themselves on the world stage, nearly knocking out T1.

During the winter transfer period, it was expected that AL would make major roster changes, especially since jungler Tarzan and support Kael’s values surely rose after the season. However, thanks to the efforts of manager Aixiang, AL managed to renew contracts with all five starters, with only the coaching staff departing. Perhaps AL’s offer to coach Tabe was insufficient; after all, no one can match JDG’s financial power. JDG not only has excellent internal conditions but also offers some of the highest salaries in the league. It remains to be seen if Tabe can bring greater value to JDG.

Recently, AL’s manager Aixiang posted something that surprised many players. This might be the most generous female team boss in LPL history. Marking 1000 days since meeting AL, Aixiang thanked boss Fei for the grand gift that boosts AL’s strength: a Tank 400 car. Presumably the top configuration, valued around 300,000 yuan. Many team managers must be envious, as this is the first female boss in esports to gift a car. Even though AL has yet to win a world championship, such a valuable present shows great care for employees.

This season, three teams are particularly anticipated: BLG, WBG, and the fully renewed AL squad. Unfortunately, none of these three teams participated significantly in the Demacia Cup. BLG and WBG competed but were eliminated in the second round, failing even to reach a BO5 series. AL, aiming to maximize team strength, trained in the LCK region during the Demacia Cup period, sacrificing holidays—a decision that earned fans’ praise. Aixiang has gone from being mocked to widely admired; his achievements are impressive.

Farewell Thoughts

The first female boss in esports to gift a car, boss Fei is indeed generous. But it must be acknowledged that Aixiang has saved AL a great deal. Once an obscure team, AL achieved excellent results in S15 and gained many sponsors. This season, they managed to renew all contracts at relatively low costs. Although they couldn’t acquire top mid laner Knight or retain Tabe, Aixiang has done more than enough.

What do you all think about this matter?