What Zheng Yu said is really explosive news.

Before, they had only heard that the competition within the Sabretooth Tiger team was fierce and cruel, without any humanity, but today they witnessed it for themselves.

Xia Tong stared at the unfamiliar ID for a long time, then sent a message in the group chat, puzzled: [Who is this?]

Polaris_Zero: He should be their team's Hunter replacement.

Polaris_Island: If they substitute at this time, I feel like they'll suffer a significant loss. Aren't you worried about their subsequent performance being unstable?

Polaris_Timer: Inconsistent performance is better than being a troublemaker and causing the whole team to fail, right? We can practice if the coordination isn't good, but I'm afraid of someone with bad intentions. I bet the goblins have already exposed Dylan's true colors to Xin Zhao.

Polaris_Fire: Honestly, Sabretooth's management is incredibly hardcore. Dylan fainted on the field, and right after, they announced a substitution. Aren't they afraid of Dylan's naive, brainless fans tearing them apart?

[Beat up the straight-A Gary He: They're obviously afraid of being called "disposable," so this announcement is just a temporary draft, an internal document, and it hasn't been officially stamped yet. I guess we'll release it in a couple of days, once the rumors die down.]

Polaris_Timer: How did you get the internal files?

Polaris_Zero: Is that even a question? This isn't the first time Mr. Fang Haoyang has abused public power for personal gain.

[Beats up the straight-A Gary Ho: ...Why are you asking so many questions! You guys? Why are you so annoying!]

Polaris_Island: The internal documents have all been released. It seems Sabretooth isn't trying to hide anything. I feel like Dylan's image within the industry has completely collapsed. Those fans probably won't be able to hold on for much longer.

[Beat up the straight-A Gary He: So, you said Dylan lost that personal endorsement... Is it possible that he'll come to us? Come and see our handsome, unmarried gunslinger Zero!]

Polaris_Zero:?

Polaris_Zero: You're such a money-grubber!

[Beat up Gary He, who's hitting straight A: "That's not true. I'm not an internet addict. In my opinion, the ultimate goal of esports is to make money!"]

[Gary Ho, who wants to get rich quickly without morals: It's not illegal to think about it, right?]

Polaris_Zero: ...You even changed your name. Are you convinced?

I don't know if He Youjin's mouth was blessed or what, but that Sabretooth sponsor he'd been obsessed with actually called that night to inquire about the situation, specifically requesting a meeting with Lin Mingfei. Dylan's position was in jeopardy.

Originally, everyone from Polaris had already arrived at the small pub carefully selected by Master Shi. The five of them sat in a circle in the booths. Xia Tong clung to Lin Mingfei like a sticky candy. She felt warm on her body and in her heart, and was happy to be close to Lin Mingfei. But before they could start being close to each other, before they could even sit comfortably, He Youjin rushed over and pulled Lin Mingfei away with a beaming look on his face.

"You guys have fun! I'm going to make a lot of money with our top star!" He laughed loudly, his face full of mystery.

As soon as Lin Mingfei stood up, Xia Tong's side was instantly empty. The heat source disappeared, leaving only a chilly emptiness. Xia Tong was reluctant to part with Lin Mingfei. She stretched out her hand aggrievedly, trying to grab Lin Mingfei's sleeve and hold her back: "Um... um - Zero! Zero! Don't go, wuwu!!"

Lin Mingfei couldn't persuade He Youjin, and sponsorship was indeed the economic foundation. He could only smile at Xia Tong with an apologetic look, and then hurriedly instructed Shi Ya and the others: "You guys take good care of Xia Tong, don't play too late, and don't let him drink too much, do you hear me!"

"I know! Just focus on making money, top star! Remember to find a big guy!" Shi Ya said with a smile.

Xia Tong stared at Lin Mingfei disappearing at the gate with a dull expression. The scene was just like a pair of mandarin ducks separated by He Youjin.

After a long time, he sniffed sadly and sat up straight with his head down.

"Don't be so sad. Lao He isn't going to sell Zero out. They'll be back soon." Shi Ya said with a smile, handing the menu to Xia Tong. "Take a look. What would you like to drink?"

"I don't know what to drink either." Xia Tong stared blankly at the menu full of wine names. Each one was poetic and picturesque, and they were all in Chinese and English. She said in confusion: "I haven't even been here..."

"Then I'll order for you." Shi Ya leaned over, took the menu from him, and said, "Since you're new to the business, start with something low in alcohol..." He raised his hand to summon the waiter, and deftly read out a list of drinks. Then Zhou Yanjun, Bo Yu, and the others took their orders one by one. In addition to the drinks, they also ordered some food, desserts, and other items.

The four of them were dressed provocatively and looked outstanding, especially Shi Ya. When she crossed her legs, she looked like a playboy and arsonist. Soon, people started to come over and chat with her, asking her to have a drink or asking Shi Ya to treat them to a drink.

Shi Ya was already used to this kind of scene, and could handle it with ease. People came to chat her up one after another, growing like leeks. When she encountered a few who she couldn't refuse, Shi Ya simply pulled the little Omega who was drinking soda and eating potato chips next to her over to use as a shield, put her arm around Xia Tong's shoulder, pushed her forward, and said seriously, "I'm helping a friend take care of the kids. I'm very busy and don't have time!"

The other person lowered his eyes and met Xia Tong's pair of big, glowing eyes. Wow, so watery and innocent, she must be an Omega.

"If you have a companion, then you have a companion. What are you talking about taking care of the child? Do you think I'm stupid? Bastard!" The other party angrily threw down a sentence and walked away with "thump thump thump" in his high heels.

Xia Tong: “?”

He vaguely felt that the other party seemed to be cursing, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Shi Ya: "What's going on...?"

"It's okay, just eat yours." Shi Ya said.

"I suggest you, little dwarf, come sit next to me." Zhou Yanjun, who was sitting opposite, showed an expression of disbelief. "If you sit next to him, you won't be able to have peace—"

As soon as he finished speaking, a delicate hand with manicure placed itself on his shoulder. Then the young woman whispered in Zhou Yanjun's ear, "Little Fatty? Do you want to dance with us?"

Zhou Yanjun instantly revealed an ecstatic expression: "...That's perfect!"

"Handsome guy, come along. I have a younger sister, and she's bored too!" The beauty winked at Bo Yu.

Bo Yu: “Ah…”

Zhou Yanjun lifted him up from his seat and headed straight for the dance floor: "Let's go!!! A beautiful lady asked you to dance and you still want to make her wait for you!"

Before Bo Yu could come to his senses, he was dragged away.

Xia Tong was stunned by this fierce and aggressive flirting.

Shi Ya laughed beside him. "Come on, it's even more unsafe to sit next to him. He has no self-control at all. Xia Xiaotong, I think you should just sit next to me. At least I won't be seduced away by someone."

Xia Tong's eyelids drooped listlessly. She grabbed a handful of puffed food and stuffed it into her mouth, chewing it hard.

"Boring..." He muttered softly, "I want to go back to sleep."

It was very noisy around, and Shi Ya obviously didn't hear his whispered complaints, and continued to drink happily.

Xia Tong felt that he might not be able to enjoy this kind of entertainment activity that was exclusive to adults. The happiness belonged to others, not him. He was a little annoyed and even missed Lin Mingfei more.

If only I could go back and hold Zero to sleep at a time like this...

The lights were dim, and he was bored to death. He casually grabbed a drink nearby and gulped down half of it. Then he noticed something strange about the drink... Although it was also lime-flavored, it was noticeably sweeter at first, unlike the carbonated water he'd been drinking. After swallowing, the back of his tongue felt hot, spicy, and slightly bitter.

In short...it tastes amazing, much better than the gas soaked in water.

Xia Tong opened his eyes dazedly, his eyelids felt heavy and he could hardly open them, but his mind was as excited as if it was wound up. He put down the empty cup, took a nearby cup, and drank it down in one gulp.

The taste of this cup is different again. It is sour, and there is a numbing feeling of bubbles rolling on the tip of the tongue.

Xia Tong drank cup after cup and actually found some pleasure in it.

Shi Ya was watching several people at the next table playing board games attentively. They played at a very low level and kept losing, so Shi Ya lost interest. He looked down again and found that the row of cocktail bottles next to him were all empty.

Master Shi's jaw nearly dropped in shock, as that was the amount he had planned to consume for the entire night. When he looked again, he saw that the little Omega who had been sitting beside him, crunching potato chips like a hamster, had slumped over on the sofa, half-closed his eyes, and was rubbing his round belly with a satisfied look on his face.

Shi Ya's heart suddenly skipped a beat. "No way!" He leaned over and waved his hand in front of Xia Tong. "What number is this, Xia Xiaotong?"

Xia Tong stretched her neck and tried hard to focus her eyes. "Don't think I don't recognize you. This is... this is... Hiccup!"

Shi Ya: “…”

What a burp! How much did this little thing drink?!

Shi Ya's face twitched wildly, and even his right eyelid began to twitch. He felt that he might be poisoned by his own milk tonight. He really had to help Lin Mingfei take care of the child!