Chapter 696
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"Grandfather's house . "
When this deep command came from behind, Deputy Zhang snapped back to his senses, turning the car around .
Supreme Alliance's defeat would definitely bring repercussions .
Bo Jiu's mother He Honghua, meanwhile, was still overseas on business . However, the moment she saw the livestream, she headed home immediately as business partners would definitely go after those with more prospects .
The moment the competition ended, they apologized to He Honghua, deciding to go with Fu Zhongyi .
He Honghua's entire heart was clenched when she saw the youngster on the screen .
She cut the meeting short and returned to Jiang City with her team .
Losses were inevitable, but it was never easy to get over a loss .
Even when Bo Jiu shut her eyes, her gaze was still directed at her wrists .
She wasn't strong enough .
In Feng Mansion, Feng Yi was still making calls .
Fortunately, that person's return was able to divert the media's attention .
Many fans were demoralized and even Supreme Alliance's members were as well .
The houses of the Lin and Yun family were close to each other .
After Lin Feng finished his shower, he caught sight of a certain someone in front of his computer and lifted his brows .
He didn't head towards the main door . Opening his window, he followed the railings towards the balcony area and knocked on his window .
Yun Hu placed his documents down, taking large strides towards the window to pull it open . "You're barely dressed, aren't you cold?"
"Of course I am, it's freezing . " Lin Feng jumped in with an outreached arm . "Hurry, pass me a towel, my hair is still wet . "
Yun Hu looked at him . His t-shirt was wide, his dark black hair drenched . The glistening droplets were falling onto his collar .
Yun Hu narrowed his eyes, tossing a towel over .
A certain someone didn't seem to understand the distance they should be having .
He dried his hair aggressively before dumping himself on Yun Hu's bed, his tone wilful . "I'm going to sleep here tonight . "
Yun Hu folded his arms around his chest . "I'll give you one minute, go back . "
"Don't be such a bore," Lin Feng muttered, "It's been a long time since we slept together . "
Yun Hu lifted a brow . "Don't we sleep together in school?"
"It's a double-decker bed, it doesn't count . " Lin Feng sat upright, looking suave . "What are you bothered about? My body is clean and besides, I specifically came over to comfort you . "
Yun Hu glanced over, his heart softening . Ever since they were young, he had always been nonchalant, but during important moments, he would appear before him .
Fights were inevitable in the compound .
He could still remember that one time this guy had seen him being cornered, he hadn't cared if he could suppress them .
After tossing his little backpack aside, he had pounced at them .
In the end, his entire face had been bruised and swollen . "Don't ever bully Hu again, get lost . "
Every time he recalled that incident, Yun Hu had an urge to laugh .
"You really aren't going?"
Lin Feng remained firm . "Not going . "
"Fine . " Yun Hu's handsome face turned over . "You should know I can't control myself when I sleep . "
Lin Feng took a moment before asking, "You still have wet dreams?"
Yun Hu swept him a glance, his gaze deepening . "It won't go away . "
It would never go away when this guy slept beside him .
It started when they were both 16 years old .
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Yun Hu obviously had been intoxicated, his control weakening as he had taken action on a certain someone .
His expression was still imprinted in Yun Hu's mind . It had just been a light kiss, but his entire body had frozen up, his look turning into one of distaste .
Until this day, that look was still fresh in his mind .
Afraid of the distance that may develop the next day, the moment he had opened his eyes, Yun Hu had asked calmly, "Did I do something yesterday?"
That person had widened his eyes . "You don't remember?"
"I remember having a dream," Yun Hu had replied lightly as he had clenched his fists .
That person had sighed . "You scared me to death . It's nothing, you just had a spring dream . I'll just see it as a brotherly sacrifice . There goes my first kiss, f*ck . "
But these had all been just excuses as there hadn't been any dream ━ he had just been worried about being pushed away .
Ever since that day, Yun Hu had become aware of his limits ad every time a certain someone came over in his pajamas and insisted to sleep with him, he would chase him back immediately .
"Why can't we sleep together?"
He had bugged him with this question for an entire week .
Soon after, they had started studying on campus; in the same hostel, but on different beds .
"I made my mother use her connections . Why did you have to do so well? I had to bury myself in books for a month to catch up . Now that we have managed to live in the same hostel, shall we celebrate with supper?"
That day, they had stayed in an internet cafe, a certain someone sleeping on his shoulders until the next morning .
In front of them had been the first edition of Hero .
This was why they didn't want to lose…
"Let me set this straight, you can have your spring dream, but don't touch me . " Lin Feng tilted over . "I get ticklish easily . "
Yun Hu reached out to switch off the lights . "It won't be easy to control such things . "
"F*ck, I'm a grown man, after all, the desire would definitely be reduced . " Lin Feng turned .
Momentarily, both faces were only centimeters apart .
As Yun Hu glanced at him, Lin Feng started to feel uneasy . "I have experience in such matters, you'll be fine as long as you stop thinking about girls . "
"You have experience? What experience do you have?" Yun Hu asked with a hostile tone . "Who did you dream about?"
Lin Feng shook his head . "Not yet, I haven't even gotten attached . " What were you getting mad about?
Yun Hu shut his eyes, his nose sharp . "Sleep, I won't dream tonight . "
"Did the loss kill your interest?" Lin Feng sighed . "Me too, for this match, if it wasn't for Little Spade, Supreme Alliance would definitely have faced a horrible defeat . He seemed to be in pain . Why exactly was he sent to the police station? If the media gets news of this, it'll be yet another wave . "
Yun Hu opened his eyes, his gaze deep . "Captain will resolve everything, don't forget about the revival match . "
"How could I?" Lin Feng laughed . "We will definitely be revived and conquer the National League . "
'Mmh . " Yun Hu closed his eyes .
Lin Feng turned, hugging onto his pajamas just as he did when he was younger .
His lips were upturned, completely unaware of the kiss that was planted onto his ravishing face when he fell asleep .
With all the tenderness in this world came the traps and exploitation .
Ever since Xue Yaoyao had entered the Jian family, she had stopped laughing .
She didn't fit in there .
The Jiang family dabbled in the entertainment business, hence, organizing more events than the other aristocrats .
Xue Yaoyao didn't understand how her mother got used to it as just sitting there was enough to make her tired .
It was probably caused by her loss, which was affecting her mood .
The moment she shut her eyes, the youngster's bloodstained wrists would come to her mind .
Those criticisms shouldn't be shouldered by that person .
If she could have revived a little earlier… Just a little earlier and the result would have been different .
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She had been prepared for both the adoration and criticism when she entered this profession .
However, she couldn't understand what wrong the hardworking and forever victorious youngster committed .
Xue Yaoyao lowered her lids to take a bite of her food, her attention clearly not there .
At this moment, her acquaintance chucked . "It's just a competition, how did you end up so pathetic?"
"Her patheticness is inevitable, her dreams are dashed and her only road is blocked off . "
"You must now know, previously, his fans tossed a can of coke at the deserted Young Master Fu, whom she protected . "
"How can such an unlikeable person become the vice-captain?"
"It doesn't make sense for such a person to be the vice-captain . "
"Stop it, any more and Yaoyao is going to flare up . "
The group of them burst into laughter .
They acted willfully, fully aware that Xue Yaoyao would restrain herself in such an event .
But clearly, they were wrong .
Under the eyes of the public, Xue Yaoyao placed her plate down, heading over to the one she was closest to, her volume just enough for everyone to hear . "Someone like you would never understand how amazing that person is . Since you don't understand gaming, please keep your mouth shut . "
That person paused . Angered by Xue Yaoyao's words, she opened her mouth . "What's this, you really did flare up . "
"A young lady like yourself ought to learn a principle, to not gossip about others . Both Supreme Alliance's outcome and Jiu have nothing to do with you . " Xue Yaoyao decided to stop thinking about how her actions would affect her mother .
She wasn't able to protect that person in the arena, leaving her to shoulder everything in her unwell state .
At least outside of the arena, she wasn't willing to hear anyone defame him .
Jiang Zhuo stood at the side, a glass of wine in his hands . When he heard her words, he paused, his gaze turning bleak .
Mother Xue rushed over, pulling Xue Yaoyao to the side .
"I want to move out . " Xue Yaoyao looked into Mother Xue's eyes . "Mom, this place isn't for me . I understand that Uncle Jiang wishes for harmony and if the reporters know about this, it would definitely be bad . So this time, I won't tell anyone . "
Mother Xue paused, with her previous lifestyle, she was able to withstand hardships, but… "Yaoyao, this is the first time you resisted . Is he very important? The person you were trying to protect?"
"Mmh . " Xue Yaoyao wanted to tell her mother that this person had allowed her to return to school, but she had promised the youngster not to say a word .
Mother Xue laughed . "Someone you like?"
Xue Yaoyao blushed . This misunderstanding was going too far .
Just as she was about to explain, Mother Xue took out a ward of cash, stuffing it into Xue Yaoyao's palms . "Move out with this money . "
"Mum, I…" Before she could reject the offer, Mother Xue cut her off . "It isn't from the Jiang family, it's from before . You've grown up . I know that you have been running to lose weight . My life in the Jiang family isn't bad and your Uncle Jiang treats me well, too . You don't have to worry about me, buy whatever you need . I watched the livestream of your match, my daughter looks pretty in that uniform . "
"Mum . " Xue Yaoyao reached out to give her a warm embrace .
Mother Xue caressed her back . "Do what you want when you're still young . In the past, I didn't know what you can achieve from esports, but yesterday, when I saw you lose, I understood that it isn't about the game . It doesn't matter even if you don't win the National League, loving the game itself is enough . "
Xue Yaoyao answered with an "Mmh . " She was afraid she would cry, but after she kept the money, she didn't cry, her eyes bright and clear .
Even her back view was straighter than usual .
Everyone was growing .
The growth that came from failure would make her stronger .
Outside Jiang family mansion, Xue Yaoyao didn't expect to bump into Jiang Zuo, her legal brother, the moment she left the house .
She paused, prepared to pass him, but she never expected him to reach out and grab her wrist and pulling her roughly .
"You want to move out that much?" His voice was low with a hint of moodiness .
Xue Yaoyao turned . "You don't even like to see me, it'll be for the better . "
"Is it because I don't want to see you or because of Fu Jiu?" Jiang Zuo stared at her, bursting into laughter and releasing her wrist . As he stuffed a hand into his pocket, Xue Yaoyao noticed his breath carrying a hint of alcohol . "How well do you know him? Even your courage is growing . That person will never fall for you . Stop dreaming and listen to your brother . Go wash up and sleep, understand?"
Xue Yaoyao laughed as well . "Everyone keeps telling me to stop dreaming, that I should stay fat and that was how I felt in the past . But I met that person . Why should I stop dreaming? Just because I'm poor or because I'm fat? Perhaps I will never be like the girls you know, splurging on everything to confess to you . I can't go that far because I'm not dreaming . I'm sure that one day, I will become the person I want to be and when I meet someone I like, I will use the same methods as before, companionship and familiarity . Confessing should be private, I won't get someone else to pass the message . It doesn't matter even if he doesn't accept me, my life can't just be washing up and sleeping . "
Jiang Zuo froze slightly and his gaze followed that back view he never expected to see .
His fingers tightened, a hostile coldness emitting from his gaze .
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Somehow along the way, some things seemed beyond his control .
Was this the 'like' she mentioned about?
Didn't she like him?
Peng!
Jiang Zuo reached out to punch the wall at the side .
When the driver reached and saw this sight, he hesitated slightly before calling out, "Young Master . "
Jiang Zuo pulled his tie, using it to wipe the blood off his knuckles, his voice low . "Send Young Mistress out and see where she is staying . "
"Yes, Sir . "
The driver didn't hesitate . After entering the car, he followed the road down . When he caught sight of Xue Yaoyao, he stopped immediately . "Young Mistress, let me send you . It isn't safe this late at night . "
Xue Yaoyao didn't reject him as it wasn't easy to get a cab here and it would be warmer in the car .
The moment she entered, her phone went off .
Feng Shang sent a voice note, his voice stuttering slightly . "Yao-Yaoyao sis, where are you? I-I'm with Un-uncle Yin in the Internet café we first me-met, are-are you busy? If-if you aren't, come over, Un-uncle Yin has training for both o-of us . "
Xue Yaoyao's eyes lit up when she replied, "I'll head over now . "
"Co-come . " Feng Shang pressed his phone . "After tr-training, we won-won't be like to-today . "
"Mmh . "
Xue Yaoyao understood how Feng Shang felt .
Especially after the car steered past that wide plaza, her emotions seemed to deepen .
At that time, she never expected to become a professional esports player .
Still, it was at this location where the rose petal fell that the youngster held onto a uniform with a faint smile, placing their fates into their palm .
This time, they would be the ones working hard .
The Internet café was booming with people as usual when Xue Yaoyao pushed the door open .
Uncle Yin had a cigarette dangling in his mouth, looking carefree and suave . "Hey, you're here, let's start now . "
Everything was like when they had first met, no one seemed to have changed .
Instead, they seemed clearer of their directions .
The night deepened .
At a mansion in the south of the city, the lights shone brightly .
Old Master An was clearly ecstatic since this was his only grandson .
Therefore, he arranged for a feast .
Qin Mo was no different from usual as they had their dinner .
After the meal, they played chess .
As a chess piece was placed, Qin Mo spoke, "Grandfather, I'm going to take action against the Wu family . "
Old Master An paused . "Take action against the Wu family?!"
"Yes . " Qin Mo lifted his lids, respectful as usual . "I came to let you know in advance . If everything goes as planned, they will come over tomorrow . I don't want you to be misled by false rumors, so I will set this straight, it wasn't because of anyone's instigation . Wu Zhen's actions are enough to be sent to court . I will remain firm and I hope you won't stop me . "
Old Master An looked at his grandson before sighing deeply . "Wu Zhen just likes you too much . "
"I have never reciprocated . " Qin Mo remained firm even in front of his grandfather . "There isn't any form of love which is achieved through harming the person most important to me . My actions are a legitimate form of retaliation . "
Old Master An stopped, knowing he wouldn't waver .
Ever since he had been six years old, his grandson had stopped following behind him .
He knew that some matters should be handled by their own generation .
Thus, even if he adored Wu Zhen, such life long decisions couldn't be forced .
He would have to think of something else .
Old Master An glanced over at his grandson .
"You child, other than the time you were angered in America, you seem to have lost all your emotions . "
Qin Mo lifted his lids . "When I was younger?"
"You were five years old at that time, have you forgotten?" Old Master An seemed to have recalled something, chuckling as he caressed his beard . "Back then, you were constantly tackled by the little girl that lived next door, you couldn't even retaliate . You even said that she was the first person you would arrest when you become a police officer . "
Qin Mo took a while, but the memory remained a blur .
Old Master An shook his head . "You must have forgotten . After she left, you were upset for a long while . "
Sad? Him?
Qin Mo refused to comment .
Old Master An laughed . "I wonder where that old friend has gone to, but the Bo family was indeed weird, they wouldn't stay in the same location for long . "
"Bo?" Qin Mo paused at their family name .
Old Master An lifted a brow . "Why? Have you recalled?"
"No . " Qin Mo was reminded of Z, her family name was Bo as well .
Their conversation avoided the Wu family, bringing about fewer conflicts .
After leaving the mansion, Qin Mo glanced at his phone ━ there weren't any notifications .
That person's WeChat was silent as well .
Perhaps he should give him some time .
Once he responded, he wasn't sure what he would do, especially if it was indeed a rejection .
Qin Mo thought about youngster's words .
"Brother Mo, I'm straight and will still be in the future . "
He was straight as well .
He must have been crazy to have fallen for him .
On the next day when the sun rays splashed onto him, it brought a hint of warmth .
Bo Jiu didn't go anywhere because of her period and because there wasn't any competition for the next seven days . She could rest sufficiently and do some concealing job .
She knew Wu Zhen hadn't found anything .
If there was anything concrete, the crime squad would be the ones executing the actions .
She just wanted to keep her in captive .
If it happened again, that would definitely pose trouble .
Hence, she called her partner in advice . "Be my lawyer in the future and I'll provide you with another news about your ex-wife . "
"What is it?"
Lawyer Bai had always been a man of little words; a feature which Bo Jiu admired . "Your ex-wife has a five-year-old child . "
"Thank you for letting me know so soon . That child is currently in my firm, warning me to leave his mum alone . " He tugged his tie, narrowing his eyes at the little kid in front of him .
Bo Jiu laughed . "Congratulations, we'll talk another day . "
She hung up hurriedly .
After settling these tasks, a handsome face floated into her mind .
She shook her head, facing the mirror .
The bruise on her lips hadn't healed . Even though it wasn't big, she could still feel like whenever her tongue brushed past .
She caressed it with the back of her hands .
The youngster leaned back .
Such matters had to be dealt with by herself…