CS: I’m Only 16, and You Want Me to Stage an Old Veteran Comeback?

With Jiang Yang’s clutch reversal in the second-half pistol round, Steel Helmet managed to tie the score.

But now, they had a critical task: stabilize this next round and prevent Tyloo from countering. Otherwise, the momentum could crumble.

After some thought, MO laid out the strategy: “DD and Cousin, you two head to A1. The rest of us will take mid control. Let’s keep it simple with synchronized execution.”

Steel Helmet wasn’t a team that could handle overly complex tactics—they’d get overwhelmed. So, MO opted to simplify the play. He would handle the utility himself to avoid any awkward misthrows like an “Aladdin Smoke.”

When the time came to push A, they would rely on synchronized trades to overwhelm Tyloo.

MO’s calm tactical adjustments were highly targeted.

Even though Tyloo forced a buy, they couldn’t find any answers to Steel Helmet’s strategy.

With simultaneous pushes through the archway and A1, Jiang Yang, wielding an AK-47, quickly secured the first kill, taking out the CT hiding behind the long box.

Danking, on the other hand, was stationed in CT Spawn with a Scout. He managed to land three body shots, but without a headshot or follow-up damage, he achieved nothing—only to be taken down by Su Di, who stormed him with a P90.

The score now stood at 9:8, marking the first time Steel Helmet took the lead over Tyloo!

Seeing the score change, Jiang Yang clenched his fist hard.

Truthfully, Steel Helmet’s overall strength wasn’t quite there. After all, they were just a group of former pro players, and even in scrims, they only played against streamers.

Their playstyle leaned toward ladder tactics, often engaging in unnecessary duels.

But in today’s match, Tyloo was giving them opportunities.

Tyloo’s playstyle was similarly ladder-oriented, with players trying to rely on raw aim to win fights. This left Jiang Yang plenty of room to outmaneuver them.

After securing this forced-buy round, Tyloo was forced into an eco. At B Site, SLOWLY managed an impressive three kills with his Desert Eagle, but DD and Jiang Yang clutched a tight 2v4, barely scraping through.

The match progressed to a full-buy round.

Sensing something was off, Tyloo called back-to-back pauses to discuss tactics.

MO, ever the mischief-maker, extended their break by adding another tactical pause after Tyloo’s, throwing them further off balance.

After the first pause, Steel Helmet decided to execute an A push. However, Bai Cai (Cabbage) seized the opportunity and positioned himself at Sandwich early on.

Catching perfect timing, he wiped out Steel Helmet’s entire lineup in one swift move.

Tyloo finally secured their first round of the second half.

Thanks to their strong early-game performance, Steel Helmet still had a healthy economy.

After some thought, MO said, “Let’s try hitting B this time. Cousin, take the AWP and peek A1 for an opening pick.”

“We’ll smoke mid for cover, and then speed up for an explosive B push!”

As the countdown ended, Jiang Yang received an AWP from Su Di—a skin with a cartoonish cat-and-dog theme.

Jiang Yang instinctively commented, “This skin’s pretty ugly.”

Hearing this, DD mumbled teasingly, “Su Di, you hear that? He’s throwing shade at us old folks. Go change the AWP skin after the stream!”

Brother Xiaosa joined in, egging them on: “Cousin, just tell us which skin you like, and we’ll buy it for you on the spot.”

“Say what you want about us, but our inventory’s top-tier,” he bragged.

“MO, hand over that 600,000-yuan claw knife! Show some awareness!”

The playful banter made Jiang Yang laugh, “Stop it! Cut it out!”

Viewers watching the livestream couldn’t believe how relaxed the Steel Helmet team atmosphere was—it felt more like a casual five-man internet café session than a competitive match.

When the round began, Jiang Yang pushed toward A1 with the AWP. His positioning was excellent. Before gaining vision, he scoped in on the area below the platform, carefully scanning for information.

After about two seconds, he noticed a slight movement through the black smoke of a Molotov below the platform. Without hesitation, he fired.

“Bang!”

[young killed summer with AWP]

“Nice shot!!” The kill feed lit up, and Steel Helmet’s older players couldn’t help but marvel again.

Cousin really had the skills!

At this level of competition, it was rare to see Jiang Yang misstep or miss a shot—he was consistently lethal.

“I’ll bait them here,” Jiang Yang said calmly.

As the team’s decoy for the A push, he needed to sell the fake convincingly. He threw a flashbang against the wall at A1, simulating an aggressive push.

Sensing the pressure, Tyloo’s A Site players immediately countered with a smoke grenade to block Jiang Yang’s vision.

With the fake sufficiently sold, Steel Helmet began executing their B push.

Jiang Yang then sprinted toward B.

In the voice chat, DD’s thick accent could be heard shouting:

“There’s one on sofa—super low!”

“White car, white car—got him!!”

“Sofa guy’s down too!”

“One in market—dead!”

When a confident entry fragger is on fire, everything they say sounds cocky. But in this case, DD wasn’t bragging—he was just that good.

Jiang Yang quipped over comms, “DD, something feels off about you.”

“What do you mean?” DD asked, momentarily confused.

“Check the date on your computer—it’s gotta be 2018. This is the 2018 version of DD!” Jiang Yang joked.

Hearing this, DD was delighted. “Little bro knows how to talk—I like it!”

For the veterans of Tyloo, 2018 held a special place in their hearts as a year of glory. Jiang Yang’s comment hit the perfect note.

With DD fully activated, he carried that momentum through the following rounds, reclaiming his title as "Asia’s Top Entry Fragger."

While DD ran rampant, Jiang Yang could afford to relax, occasionally picking off one or two players with his AWP.

Though Tyloo managed to claw back some rounds, their efforts appeared strained.

The score crept up to 14:11.

Tyloo had used their final pause.

The narrowing score gap shocked viewers in the 6657 livestream room:

“Only two rounds left!!”

“No way… are they really taking this map from Tyloo?”

“If Tyloo can’t even beat these streamers, they should disband!”

“First Tyloo, then VG! Steel Helmet’s on the rise!”

Even the caster, Machine, couldn’t hold back: “Honestly, guys, this might really be the end for Tyloo!”

“This next round is critical. Tyloo has no more pauses, and their economy is shaky. If they lose this rifle round, the momentum could collapse entirely!”

Steel Helmet didn’t rush into the round. MO decided to spread out across the map for control, wary of a potential aggressive push from Tyloo.

After establishing control, they planned to regroup for an explosive execute.

“Danking has good positioning this round,” the caster noted. “He’s lurking mid for picks, but as soon as he peeks the archway, he eats two grenades and drops to 1 HP!”

Steel Helmet played slowly, deliberately baiting out Tyloo’s aggression.

Meanwhile, Tyloo prepared a triple-crossfire in mid, anticipating a late T-side push.

Steel Helmet’s attempt to pressure mid resulted in disaster—Su Di was flashed and eliminated by Tyloo’s sewer push, disrupting their synchronization.

MO, sensing the shift, quickly adjusted the plan: “Lock, throw a flash into sewers to apply pressure. We’re going to rotate toward A.”

“Cousin, take point at A1 and throw two flashes to cover DD and me as we push into A2. Let’s deal with the CTs at CT Spawn first.”

The round devolved into chaos, leaving Jiang Yang in a 1v4 clutch situation.

Under immense pressure, Jiang Yang’s focus sharpened. He adjusted his position and carefully picked off one CT after another, ultimately blind-scoping Danking in a jaw-dropping finale.

As the last shot landed, Jiang Yang roared, “Today, we’re turning the tables!! Tyloo? I’ll take you all down!”

Steel Helmet’s comms exploded with excitement, while even Ma Xixi, watching from his stream, was left speechless.

“That’s… world-class. My cousin might actually destroy Tyloo today!”