2. Chapter 2

If you don’t follow esports offline, the fun and excitement will be half gone.

Although he has been away from the professional arena for three years, Chi Mo's love for the game "Wanjie" remains unabated, and has even become more pure because of his retirement.

It is precisely because of this that Chi Mo has always been obsessed with watching games offline.

He used the ID "momo" and played all the games. However, after playing this game for so many years, Chi Mo had never sat in the audience to watch a professional league of "Wanjie".

After retiring, he flew directly abroad. For three years, he lived a life traveling back and forth between Norway and the UK. However, unfortunately, the time when Norway and the UK applied for competitions was always different from his.

The application was approved by Norway when he was studying in the UK, and the application was approved by the UK when he was receiving medical treatment in Norway. For three whole years, Chi Mo didn't get a chance once.

This time, he finally returned to China, to the country that has the long-term hosting rights of the "Wanjie" League. Naturally, Chi Mo would not let go of this opportunity.

He will definitely go, but the biggest problem now is that Chi Mo has no idea how to buy tickets for the Wanjie offline competition!

He looked at the head coach standing in front of him, who belonged to one of the teams competing for the top spot in Group S tonight, and Chi Mo felt a little itchy.

The purchasing power of competitive fans is still amazing, not to mention the battle for the top spot in Group S of a game of the level of Wanjie. It is definitely too late to buy tickets at this point in time. The only way for him to watch the game offline now is to ask Zhang Yuxuan if he can open a back door for him.

Chi Mo was thinking about it and was about to tactfully tell others about his thoughts. However, perhaps because he had been thinking about it for a long time, Zhang Yuxuan turned the page and moved on to the next topic.

He said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Get in the car. You've come a long way and you're still jet-lagged. Go to the hotel and get some rest first! Hehe... If Sister Xu knew you were back, she'd definitely throw a big welcome party for you. Those guys from the club should be here after their games by then. I can already imagine their faces when they see you."

Chi Mo shook his head. He didn't care about the welcome party. His mind was full of today's game, so he couldn't wait to bring up the topic: "Is it Xiang Jiu playing Mu Yu tonight?"

"Yeah." Zhang Yuxuan nodded, showing a curious expression at his sudden question. He raised an eyebrow and said, "You know a lot about domestic competitions."

Chi Mo hummed, "Xiangjiu is the last club I've stayed at, after all. I'm considered half a family member, so I'll definitely have to learn more about it when I return."

After that, he didn't waste any words and said directly: "The brothers in the club are going to play a game tonight. Can I go to watch the game offline?"

"Hey? You want to go!?" Zhang Yuxuan looked at him in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

Chi Mo tilted his head in confusion. "Why are you so surprised? Can't I go?"

"No, no, no." Zhang Yuxuan smiled and waved his hands. He was eager for Chi Mo to go to the game, but he thought that Chi Mo was no longer interested in the game, so he didn't dare to bring up the topic of "Wanjie". Unexpectedly, Chi Mo actually offered to go. Naturally, he happily agreed: "Of course you can go. I just didn't expect you to be willing to go to the game in person."

"Huh? Why do you think so?" Chi Mo was a little surprised.

Zhang Yuxuan shrugged and smiled helplessly: "You retired without a word, and no one could contact you. We thought you were alone and tired of the game."

"Ah?" Chi Mo paused for a moment, then smiled gently. "How could that be? I'm retired, but my love for games remains undiminished."

He had never imagined that his retirement would cause such a huge misunderstanding among them. How could he not love this game? He had spent most of his life in this game.

"That's even better!" Zhang Yuxuan's eyes lit up when he heard this: "I'll take you back to the hotel first, you can rest for a while, and I'll pick you up for the game tonight. You can just sit with me in the coaching seat!"

"The coaching seat?" Chi Mo frowned. He knew that Zhang Yuxuan had retired and become a coach after his 29th birthday at the end of last year. However, he wasn't a coach, so it wouldn't be right for him to sit in the coaching seat with someone else. Chi Mo said with some embarrassment, "Isn't this a bad idea? Will it affect your communication during competitions and training?"

Zhang Yuxuan immediately disagreed upon hearing this: "What impact does this have? Those people are so happy to see you!"

Thinking back to those familiar faces, Chi Mo's smile softened. However, despite saying so, he still had to face the reality: "But the positions in the training group are calculated based on the number of people, right? If I go there, I'm afraid there won't be a seat for me."

Zhang Yuxuan waved his hand and made a quick decision: "This is not easy! Just ask them to give you a seat."

Before Chi Mo could reply, Zhang Yuxuan got excited. "Let's see who dares not give you a seat! I'll scold him tonight on Weibo! They're so powerful that they didn't even give you a seat when you came. Who do they think they are? They're just playing big!"

——Puff.

Chi Mo couldn't help but laugh softly: "Aren't you afraid that they will sue you for abuse of power?"

"When have I ever been afraid?" Zhang Yuxuan snorted and said confidently, "The public's eyes are sharp. I'll post it on Weibo and let the netizens judge. We'll see who's on the side of the alliance or the netizens!"

After saying that, he calmed down, staring at Chi Mo's beautiful eyes, which were slightly curved due to laughter, and said, "But Captain Chi, do you really not know your importance in the team?"

"Huh? As for the weight, but I'm retired now." Chi Mo shrugged and said.

Maybe there was one in the past. After all, he was the team commander and a senior, and the players and the training team would more or less listen to him.

But that was in the past. Now he is just a "retired old man".

Zhang Yuxuan looked at the man with a half-smile on his face. This familiar expression and tone made the three years of not seeing each other seem to have all been reset to zero at this moment.

Chi Mo is still the familiar Chi Mo, he hasn't changed at all.

Just growing, settling down, and maturing.

As Chi Mo's former teammate and also an opponent who watched him rise to fame, Zhang Yuxuan has always had a heartfelt admiration and respect for this younger brother who is both talented and hardworking.

Although Chi Mo is young, Zhang Yuxuan never looks down on him.

After all - in e-sports, strength speaks.

Especially after becoming his teammate, watching him turn the tide on the court several times and lead the team to victory, my admiration for him is beyond words.

By the way, he also won two championships with the help of Chi Shen!

Ever since Chi Mo retired without a word, they were no longer rivals who respected each other on the court, nor were they teammates who lived and worked hard together.

It's just a simple friendship.

Well... to be more precise, we also have to add the relationship between a great idol and his admirers.

He has always admired Chi Mo, but this kid didn't realize it at all and just thought he was teasing a child.

Zhang Yuxuan smiled helplessly. Only Momo could make him, an old man who had appeared in the S1 season, become a fan in secret.

He was too embarrassed to mention it, but when he received the news yesterday that someone who had been missing for three years had returned to China, he almost banged his head with excitement.

I felt it was incredibly magical, but I was also afraid that it was really a dream.

Zhang Yuxuan didn't sleep all night, and kept confirming the authenticity of the news over and over again.

He rushed to the airport early the next morning and waited anxiously for people to get off the plane.

It was not until I met the person in person that the feeling of unreality that had lasted three years finally dissipated bit by bit.

Zhang Yuxuan couldn't help but grin when he thought about taking Momo to watch the game tonight. Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes, put his arm around Chi Mo's shoulders, and jokingly said with a gloating look, "Captain Chi, does it count as a surprise inspection if you go there tonight?"

"What surprise inspection?" Chi Mo was stunned.

Hearing this, Zhang Yuxuan's smile widened. He said cheerfully, "I can already imagine how excited those little bastards will be when they see you. I think you should wear a mask. If you're recognized while sitting down there, not only the audience, but even the ten players on the court will probably lose their mood to play!"

"Is it that exaggerated?" Chi Mo blinked. He felt that what the other party said was a bit too exaggerated.

Zhang Yuxuan snorted coldly, revealing a look of "you don't understand." "Of course not! You underestimate the power of idols. Almost all the kids playing professionally these days are attracted by you! Do you understand faith? You're like a god in their hearts!"

God...uh...God?

Chi Mo was really stunned this time.

Immediately, goosebumps appeared all over his body.

——This is too childish!

If he were a teenager, he might accept this title with peace of mind, but he is no longer in his middle school years.

"Should I still go?" Chi Mo suddenly hesitated. "If it affects them, then I'd rather not go. The game is important. I can't give the audience such a bad viewing experience just because of my emotional fluctuations. Otherwise, it would be unprofessional."

"Hey, hey, hey, no way, no way!" Zhang Yuxuan became anxious when he heard Chi Mo back out. He quickly said, "You'll be fine if you wear a mask! I'll get you a staff badge when the time comes. When you go in, sit next to me. Just think of it as me bringing my family to watch the game."

After saying that, she was afraid that he would continue to think about it, so she made the decision for him and said, "Okay, it's settled! I'll take you to the hotel first!"

The matter was settled. Zhang Yuxuan pushed Chi Mo's suitcase with both hands and hurried out of the airport with everyone.

"The car is pretty cool." Chi Mo raised his eyebrows as he looked at his Maybach.

Zhang Yuxuan puffed out his chest and chuckled, "I've been playing professionally for a few years now and just wanted a fancy car. Now that I've become a coach, I've got one!"

Zhang Yuxuan had been playing professionally for so many years, so it was no surprise that he could afford a car like this. But that wasn't the problem. Chi Mo tilted his head and looked at him, surprised, "Weren't you driving a Lamborghini a few days ago?"

If his memory was correct, he remembered that he had seen Zhang Yuxuan driving a sexy Barbie pink Lamborghini on his WeChat Moments a few days ago.

"How can we pick someone up in a Lamborghini? There's not even enough space for the suitcase. If Master Chi wants to ride, I'll take you for a ride when I'm free in the future." Zhang Yuxuan said as he opened the trunk of the car and put the luggage in neatly.

Hearing this, Chi Mo quickly waved his hands: "No, no, I'm not used to riding in a sports car."

"Oh, why are you being so polite to me? But come to think of it, if you like Lamborghini, you would have bought it a long time ago. Master Chi, you saved up enough to buy this much before you retired, right?" As he said that, Zhang Yuxuan raised his hand and made the number eight.

Chi Mo smiled but said nothing. He whispered, "Do you want to hear the truth?"

"Huh? The truth?" Zhang Yuxuan frowned, took a step forward and put his ear closer.

Chi Mo glanced at the man, smiled, and whispered four words into his ear: "Actually, there's more than that."

--What? ! !

As soon as the words fell, Zhang Yuxuan's eyes widened instantly, as if he knew something incredible. He said, "Oh my god!" and immediately reached out to hold Chi Mo's hand. Like a lackey who had found his elder brother, he said with a pious face, "Brother, Brother Chi, from today on, I recognize you as my brother!"

"You are not short of money, so stop exploiting me, a retired old man." Chi Mo nimbly avoided the other party's further touch. The two were immersed in a passionate conversation that they hadn't seen in three years. While talking and laughing, they didn't notice the white light flashing not far away.

Click, click, click…

The shutter sounds continued.

Chi Mo had already opened the car door with his free hand. He bent down and sat directly in the passenger seat.

"Hey! What are you looking at?" The man holding the cannon was patted on the back by the girl standing next to him. The girl urged him impatiently, "Hurry up! What are you still standing there for? That big star's flight is about to arrive. If we don't get in now, we won't be able to squeeze into the front row! Do you still want the photography fee?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the boy who was still staring blankly at the direction the camera was pointed at suddenly came back to his senses. He nodded quickly and followed: "Oh! Here I come!"