Chapter 85: Crying like a baby

In the second game, UPW continued their aggressive play, seemingly leaving themselves no way out, and played exceptionally fiercely.

Xiao Kai: "UPW treats the jungle as their main battlefield!"

Kerr: "They're not giving Apex any breathing room at all!"

"Once we get past this wave, we don't need to retreat!" Captain Tao Xiangyu said into his headset.

"Haocheng, you go with Lu Cheng, and Yi Jing will go with me," Jiang Yuanbai said.

“Okay,” Su Haocheng said.

“I’ll go around the sandy area; you guys help me draw the fire from the main road,” Lu Cheng said.

"Okay, we'll cooperate with you."

Tao Xiangyu was quite pleased. Last year, Lu Cheng, that lone wolf, didn't understand what teamwork was at all, and would never ask his teammates for help. This year, he has really matured a lot. He not only has the skills, but also knows how to work together.

The live stream chat was constantly flooded with messages.

Is this going to replicate the burst damage build from the last game?

[Wait, something seems slightly different. Look at Clear's route; he's going around to the back.]

[Lu Cheng's thinking is a bit unconventional!]

[Holy crap! He hit it! Clear's in such good form today!]

What is APEX doing? Even if they didn't anticipate it, their reaction shouldn't be this slow, right?

[It's not that the other side reacted slowly, okay? It's that our C-God reacted too fast!]

Seeing this, Lu Yinzhao felt there was no need to watch any further; his fourth brother was a sure win in this round.

Lu Cheng has now entered a state of "flow," completely undisturbed by the outside world, and he has even become one with the character he is controlling.

Lu Cheng has now grown into a technical monster who can coordinate well. Today's UPW teamwork was excellent, with five people sharing one brain. If they don't win, who will?

Unsurprisingly, they won the second game.

After the score reached 2-0, the opposing team almost lost their composure, and every player looked ashen-faced.

Their previous strategy of targeting Lu Cheng completely failed.

Clear is not as easy to target as they thought. Even if Clear picks a countered character, he can still make up for it with his skills and positioning.

This guy is like an eel, impossible to catch, and he just throws mud all over you.

After the start of the third game, APEX adjusted their strategy. They no longer intended to confront Lu Cheng head-on, but instead focused on countering the other players.

When they thought this action would entice Clear to help, little did they know...

Lu Cheng mounted his horse, spear in hand, and charged straight toward the enemy's main camp without even glancing at his teammates who were being attacked.

[Clear: This brute is here! Get out of my way!]

[C God: What does your getting beaten up have to do with me? I'm a lone wolf in the wind!]

APEX is probably dumbfounded; this is actually Lu Cheng's comfort zone now!

Have they forgotten that Lu Cheng is a lone wolf prince?

Isn't this just like a tiger being released from its cage? The king of beasts has returned to the mountains; what's the point of fighting ghosts now?

By the time APEX realized what was happening, it was too late. UPW held them back, allowing Lu Cheng to wreak havoc in the enemy camp all by himself.

One minute they're blowing up the energy monument, the next they're burning down the military camp.

He was incredibly arrogant and domineering. He wasn't afraid of anything in a 1v1 situation; his nickname "Little Monster" wasn't given lightly.

[Awesome! Brilliant!]

Kill them! Destroy their stronghold!

[Hey! It's match point! Let's get this fired up!]

I'm becoming a fan! This guy is seriously handsome!

He was so steady, he didn't make a single mistake.

At his age, he's probably unbeatable, right?

The chat was still filled with countless praises, while Clear on the screen shot like an arrow, heading straight for the enemy's energy station. At this moment, on the PGW map, only the boy's burning fighting spirit was hotter than anything else.

When the final victory sounded, the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

Xiao Kai: "This was truly an exhilarating match. How come Clear won so easily?"

Kerr: "He's gotten even better this season! I was really impressed by how cool he was just now!"

Xiao Kai: "What? Are you going to become a little fangirl?"

Kerr: "I'm much older than him, okay?! What I'm trying to say is... UPW really hit the jackpot by having a young player like Clear."

Xiao Kai: "Haha, yeah! Okay, back to the main topic, let's congratulate UPW on winning the Spring Championship this year with a score of 3:0!"

Kerr: "Congratulations!"

The commentators offered their congratulations, and the young man on stage was warmly surrounded by his teammates.

Afterwards, the two teams shook hands amicably. UPW, as the champion team, was left on the stage. When the championship trophy was handed to them, "golden rain" fell from the sky.

Five people held up the gleaming golden trophy together.

"UPW! We will win!" The boys shouted their initial slogan, their hearts filled with excitement.

Suddenly, the room went dark, and Lu Cheng's hand holding the trophy froze.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Is there a power outage?" he was still wondering.

Suddenly, the large screen behind me lit up, displaying a video clip.

Everyone inside wished Lu Cheng a happy birthday, including...

His family.

Tao Xiangyu: "Happy birthday, Acheng. You're getting better and better. My position as captain will be yours sooner or later. I hope you stay humble and keep your original aspirations. The future of UPW needs you to carry the banner!"

Jiang Yuanbai: "Hey kid, when you first came in, I thought you were still a kid. I didn't realize you were almost an adult. Happy birthday! Remember to treat us to a meal!"

Yi Jing: "Watching you gradually move from the substitute position to the regular player position has really touched me. I've come this far myself, and I hope to fight alongside you in every game from now on! Happy birthday, you little monster!"

Su Haocheng: "Watching you grow up gives me a feeling of watching my son grow up... Sorry, I'll cut this part out. I don't mean to be a father. I really admire your mindset. Please continue to maintain this attitude after you become an adult. Be happy every day."

Coach Zheng: "Don't agree to join other teams! You said you'd stay with UPW! I want to see you win the championship every year! You little rascal, keep up the good work! I believe in you!"

Lu Cheng: "..."

Nobody told him he would pull this stunt?

When did they record this?

However, what surprised him was not yet over.

Lu Wenyan stood in the study, hands behind his back: "Chengcheng, good luck in the competition and the exam. Your birthday present is ready. Come and exchange your driver's license for the keys."

Holding up a photo of the boy as a child, Yin Song laughed and said, "Son, don't think your mom doesn't understand games. I fully support you! You're my pride! You're 18 now, a grown-up, but in my heart you'll always be a child!"

Lu Xun, dressed in his costume, looked at the camera in the film crew's makeup studio and said, "Xiao Cheng, happy adulthood! Stick to your dreams, don't look back, don't give up, keep going!"

Lu Qi waved the ice cream at the camera and said, "Little brat, you're finally an adult! From now on, you're allowed to steal your dad's wine to drink at home! The gift is in your drawer, remember to thank me when you open it!"

Lu Yuan, with a calm expression, sat on the sofa holding a cup of coffee and said, "You're 18 now, stop being so irresponsible. Next time you trip and cut your finger, don't come crying to me. If you win the competition this time... I might be able to reimburse you for a meal."

Last but not least, Lu Yinzhao's chubby little face almost filled the entire screen. He blinked his big eyes curiously and said to the camera, "Fourth brother, happy birthday! You will always be my champion! You will win many, many trophies in the future, and you will become a legend in the e-sports world! You are the most, most, most amazing!"

"Wow, is this your youngest brother? How come he's so good at talking?" Jiang Yuanbai was also watching this part of Lu Cheng's family's recording for the first time, and couldn't help but sigh, "How come other people's brothers are all so well-behaved?"

He didn't hear Lu Cheng's reply, turned his head and glanced at her, almost jumping in fright.

Lu Cheng, standing next to him, was already crying her eyes out.

"!!!"

Wait, bro, your cool and handsome persona on Weibo has collapsed!

Lu Cheng choked up and couldn't speak. He hadn't intended to cry, but when Zhao Zhao came out and said those words, he really couldn't hold back anymore.

Two years ago, it was because of Zhaozhao's trust in him that a burning seed was planted in his heart.

Others think he is incredibly confident, but when he first started as a substitute, he wasn't always confident. Occasionally, after losing a game, he would doubt his own abilities.

Now that he's made it to the official team and won the championship trophy with his teammates for two consecutive years, he hears Zhao Zhao say that he will always be the champion in his heart and that he will become a legend in the e-sports world in the future...

No one can understand how powerful those words are for a teenager with delusions of grandeur!

The final scene of the video showed a line of white text gradually appearing on a black background: "[Clear, Lu Cheng, Happy 18th Birthday! Go forth and explore!]"

"Waaaaah..."

He's really not doing well anymore, it's so heartbreaking.

What are they doing? They deliberately pulled this stunt! Making him look so unattractive!

At this moment, the organizers pushed a cake in front of Lu Cheng.

The camera suddenly zooms in on a spot in the audience.

The host said, "It seems the little kid from the video message is here too! Would you like to come up and celebrate with your brother?"

Lu Yinzhao ran towards the stage almost without hesitation, her short legs clattering. Yin Song didn't follow, knowing that this part was relatively safe, and let Zhaozhao go up and play.

Lu Cheng knew, of course, that Zhao Zhao was downstairs. That's why he quickly wiped away his tears, instantly controlled his expression, and was extremely concerned about his image.

He absolutely cannot cry like a dog in front of his younger brother.

"Fourth brother!"

The moment Lu Yinzhao lunged forward, Lu Cheng caught the little guy perfectly.

He picked up the baby and stood him in the center, facing the cake.

Someone in the audience exclaimed loudly.

"Ahhh! It's Zhao Zhao! He's here too!"

"My goodness! The baby is so cute!"

"Lu Cheng is so lucky to have a younger brother who loves his older brother so much!"

"What Zhao Zhao said in the video just now made me cry. As a Clear fan, I am really glad that his family is so supportive of his career."

"Holy crap! The kid next to me is Zhao Zhao! Ahhhh, I just realized!"

The girl who was next to Zhao Zhao earlier was shaking her best friend so hard that her best friend was almost dizzy from being shaken.

She was so excited she couldn't contain herself.

If the person next to you is Zhao Zhao, then it means...

The girl looked to the side and went wild again when she saw Yin Song smile at her.

"Ahhh, Goddess Yin is here too! I'm dead, I'm dead, ahhhhh!"

My best friend, who was shaken unconscious, cried out, "I'm really dying! Help!"

The chat in the live stream went wild.

[Double fandom ecstasy! These two brothers are my favorites!]

The bond between brothers is so beautiful! I'm even thinking of begging my mom to have another baby brother!

[They couldn't have another child like Zhaozhao; such a high-EQ child is unique in the Lu family.]

The Lu family's parenting is truly remarkable. In an ordinary family, parents certainly wouldn't allow a four-year-old to be present in such an event.

So Lu Cheng is really lucky. I hope he gets better and better.

[I've already taken a screenshot of Lu Cheng crying like a baby, hahaha! It's the first time I've ever seen him cry like a vast ocean!]

I was shocked too. I thought to myself, "Can people in the real world really cry like they're in the anime world?"

[Hahahaha, the kid's going online tonight, the sky's falling!]

I'm a pervert; the more he cries, the more I love him.

[Great, he's finally eighteen! I can think about him without breaking the law now.]

After Lu Cheng symbolically blew out the candles on the stage, he divided the cake on the spot.

He expressed his gratitude to everyone and the event organizers, and the championship night came to a successful close.

After that, Lu Yizhao was held in Lu Cheng's arms the whole time, and the boy was unwilling to let go.

Once backstage, Lu Yinzhao officially met Lu Cheng's coach and teammates, and Yin Song also followed him backstage.

The audience left in an orderly fashion, and the live broadcast came to an end.

At this time, Lu Cheng was trending on the internet one after another.

But he had no time to care, as he was holding his beloved younger brother and introducing him to his teammates.

"This is my younger brother, Zhao Zhao. You all probably already know him. He's super well-behaved, isn't he adorable?"

Yi Jing: "Can I touch it?"

Lu Cheng: "You can only touch it once."

Jiang Yuanbai: "I want to touch it too."

Lu Yinzhao: "..."

What do you take me for? A plush toy?

The little guy was secretly annoyed, but he didn't show it on his face, letting his older brothers pat his head and pinch his cheeks.

Coach Zheng said helplessly from the side, "Alright, don't ruin the child."

Yin Song stood to the side, while Coach Zheng felt inexplicably nervous about the boys' actions.

This is Goddess Yin's youngest son. Would the other party mind?

"I'm really sorry, those guys started acting out of control right after the competition," Coach Zheng said apologetically to Yin Song.

"It's alright, they're all young people. They should relax after the competition. Zhao Zhao likes them a lot too. I've booked a restaurant, let's go now." Yin Song offered to treat them, which flattered Coach Zheng.

"I'll treat them. I already promised to treat them to dinner after I won the championship."

"It's alright, I've already treated you today, you can treat me again tomorrow. I'm treating you today as Xiaocheng's mother, it's my son's birthday, let's all get together and have some fun," Yin Song said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mom! I'm so surprised today! I love you!" After hugging Zhao Zhao, Lu Cheng hugged Yin Song.

"Wasn't it a fright?" Yin Song teased. "I think you were so scared you cried."

Lu Cheng: "..."

His dead memories began to attack him again.

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Author's Note: Fourth Brother: No, I didn't cry, I just got sand in my eye. (Stubborn version) [Shrug]