42. The misunderstanding is cleared up

Lin Jiang hummed in agreement, put his phone on the table, and started putting on his coat. "She twisted her ankle on set. I'm worried, so I'll go check on her."

It's just a sprained ankle, why call someone over in the middle of the night?

As Shen Ju watched him start putting on his coat, he suddenly didn't know how to describe his feelings. "Can't she go to the hospital by herself?"

“She acts like a pampered princess, and you still expect her to go to the hospital?” Lin Jiang finished dressing and sat down to put on his shoes. “It’s not that far, it only takes me half an hour to get there by taking the elevated highway.”

It only took half an hour...

Then we won't get back until four o'clock?

Tomorrow I'll have to drag my exhausted body and fight them until the early hours of the morning. Even the strongest body couldn't take it.

Shen Ju felt like he was going to be killed by this woman he had never met before.

He opened his mouth several times, and finally mustered up the courage. Lin Jiang asked him, "Help me get my phone."

Shen Ju swallowed back what he had just said.

He hesitated before picking up the phone from the table, and tried to stop him: "Isn't it impossible to get a taxi at this hour?"

"It's okay, I'll drive there."

Lin Jiang reached for his phone, but Shen Ju wouldn't let go. Lin Jiang tried to pull his hand away, but Shen Ju pulled even harder.

With her hair still wet, Chen Ju looked at him with a sudden sadness. "It's just a sprained ankle. Was it really necessary to call you all this way? You hardly have any time to rest, and the finals are coming up soon. She doesn't care about you at all..."

"Fortunately, there's not much to do today." Lin Jiang tried again, but Shen Ju still held on tightly.

Lin Jiang: ?

He finally realized something was wrong. "What's wrong with you?"

Overwhelmed with sadness, Shen Ju could no longer hold back. He looked at Lin Jiang and said quickly, "Don't you think she's being unreasonable? I don't think she likes you at all. As your girlfriend, she didn't know you were going to the finals, and she didn't care whether you were resting or not. She doesn't even care about something as important as your competition, and now you have to run to her in the middle of the night to coax her."

In his heart, Lin Jiang deserved the best person in the world, not someone who would call him out at two in the morning.

If it were me, I would definitely cherish him and would never let him suffer like this.

The boy's emotions came directly and passionately, striking right into his heart.

Lin Jiang was stunned for a moment, "You..."

Then, subconsciously, I explained, "It's not what you think."

Shen Ju immediately shut up. He seemed to realize that he had no right to say these things and handed the phone back to him. "I'm going back to rest."

Lin Jiang took the phone, as if he sensed something.

He instinctively grabbed his hand, hesitatingly saying, "You've misunderstood her. My relationship with her isn't what you think. If you're not sleepy, why don't you come with me?"

Lin Jiang's gaze was different from usual, filled with uncertainty.

But he wasn't sure where this uncertainty came from; it was just that subconsciously he felt Shen Ju was someone he could trust. "The whole thing is quite complicated, and it can't be explained in a few words. You'll understand once you come with me..."

Lin Jiang was still considering his words when Shen Ju grabbed his hand, afraid that he would change his mind: "Wait a minute, I'll put on my shoes."

Lin Jiang: ?

One minute to put on your shoes?

Shen Ju immediately went back next door to put on his shoes, the sound waking Song Zhixu. He mumbled sleepily, "What are you doing? Staying up so late, are you stealing a cow...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Ju had already dressed and left.

Song Zhixu rubbed his eyes, not understanding what Shen Ju was up to.

Who cares? I'm so sleepy, it's none of my business if he wants to hang himself.

Song Zhixu hugged his pillow and fell asleep peacefully.

As Shen Ju got into the car with Lin Jiang, he was a little unsettled. He felt that he was about to learn something very important.

He sat up straight and fastened his seatbelt obediently.

Lin Jiang got on the bus and handed him a bottle of water, which he took.

The first time I rode in Lin Jiang's car, it felt so magical, as if the two of them were already together and this was just a part of their daily lives.

"When did the captain get his driver's license?"

"I took the exam as soon as I turned 18, so I could drive around and have fun during holidays. What about you? Did you take it?"

"not yet."

"Take the test; it'll make things easier when you go out."

"Um."

Shen Ju suddenly thought of something and turned to look at him, "If I can't learn it, can the captain teach me?"

His hair was slightly curled at the ends, loose after washing, and he had a small face and fair skin. When he came close, he looked like an obedient little dog.

Lin Jiang affectionately patted his head and drove out of the basement. "You're so smart, you'll definitely learn it in no time. You can always drive over to visit me later."

Shen Ju didn't really like this dog-petting gesture, but if it were Lin Jiang, he wouldn't mind being petted like that.

After exiting the basement, we slowly drove onto the main road.

S City seems to be a city that never sleeps. Even in the dead of night, it is still brightly lit everywhere, and people occasionally set off fireworks to celebrate.

Shen Ju had already thought of a lot of questions and was just waiting for Lin Jiang to speak.

After sitting for a long time, Lin Jiang showed no intention of bringing it up.

Shen Ju couldn't hold back any longer and began to probe: "Where does the captain usually go on vacation?"

"It depends on my mood. Sometimes I'll stay in my apartment alone, and sometimes I'll drive to scenic spots by myself."

Shen Ju caught the key information: "Alone? Isn't your girlfriend with you?"

Lin Jiang smiled but did not answer.

He drove the car onto the elevated highway before replying, "You'll understand when you see her later."

Although Shen Ju was eager to know their true relationship, he suppressed his desire.

However, he felt that Lin Jiang's relationship with his girlfriend must not be very good.

Otherwise, why would I visit her in the middle of the night, with a third wheel?

After driving on the elevated road for nearly twenty minutes, we slowly turned onto a small road and arrived at a small town.

Inside was a film crew's location, with many sets built. Lin Jiang had been informed beforehand, and his assistant, wearing glasses, somewhat bewildered, led them into the film set.

It turns out Lin Jiang's girlfriend is an actress; no wonder she looks beautiful even from behind.

So, is the reason she doesn't spend time with Lin Jiang because she's too busy with work?

Or is it that their relationship needs to be kept secret, and Lin Jiang was just a tool that couldn't be seen in the light of day from beginning to end?

The assistant led them into a small lounge. Shen Ju followed behind Lin Jiang, and the moment he opened the door and saw the woman, he froze on the spot.

How should I describe it?

She's so beautiful, like the kind of stunning beauty you only see in magazines, every move she makes exudes charm.

Even when she was injured, dressed in ordinary clothes, and lying on the soft couch with her hair disheveled, playing on her phone, her innate elegance was still undeniable.

For the first time, Shen Ju felt utterly ashamed in front of a woman.

Lin Jiang knocked on the door. "Little darling, what happened to your leg?"

When the woman saw Lin Jiang, her cold and aloof demeanor vanished. "Ah Jiang, you're finally here! Waaah, hug me!"

Lin Jiang ignored her sweet talk, put down the things he had bought for her, sat down on the edge of the bed to check her ankle, and asked, "How did you hurt it? Let me see?"

"We were filming a night scene today, and the director kept making me run. I fell into a ditch halfway through, sob sob..."

"You were so careless. I told you to exercise more often, but you didn't listen."

"It was pitch black, and I couldn't see anything."

"Who told you to leave a perfectly good magazine shoot and insist on making a suspense drama?"

"I also want to change careers."

"Then you should also have basic emergency knowledge."

Lin Jiang's tone was reproachful, but his actions were gentle. The two of them together in the same frame were incredibly pleasing to the eye, as if they were a match made in heaven.

Their relationship was much better than Shen Ju had imagined. He tried to put himself in Lin Jiang's shoes. With such a beautiful and charming girlfriend, would he really be interested in anyone else?

Shen Ju felt extremely uncomfortable, as if covered in weeds. After watching the video, he felt even more upset and suddenly realized that he might not have come.

He turned his face away, which caught the woman's attention.

She looked the little wolfhound up and down; it looked quite fierce at her.

The woman became interested, then resumed her aloof demeanor. "Where did you bring this handsome young man from? Why don't you introduce him to me?"

"Don't get any ideas about him." Lin Jiang tapped her forehead, then turned to Chen Ju. "Find a place to sit. This is, um... Tian Baobei, she used to do magazine shoots, but recently she had a change of heart and insisted on switching to crime dramas, playing a victim. She's only been on set for half a month, and then she got gloriously injured..."

Tian Baobei pouted and said, "You're so annoying!"

Then she leaned over the edge of the bed, swinging her long, slender legs, staring intently at Chen Ju, "What's your name, handsome young man? Do you have a girlfriend? Do you like relationships with older women?"

She even winked at him after she finished speaking.

Shen Ju stood frozen at the doorway, completely afraid to move.

Does Lin Jiang really not care at all?

He looked at Lin Jiang questioningly, then saw Lin Jiang sigh and wrap her in the blanket with a helpless tone, "Don't tease her, she's my teammate, she can't take being teased. You lie down properly, I'll go to the film set to see if there's any medicine I can get for you to apply..."

Lin Jiang passed by the door, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Go in and sit down. I'll be right back."

There were only two chairs in the room, which was really cramped. Shen Ju wanted to take the chairs to the door to sit on, but as soon as he bent down, Tian Baobei pulled him over unexpectedly.

Tian Baobei was very good at using her strength and her methods were skilled. She pulled him over and pinned him against the dressing table, clamping him down with her injured leg.

The woman who used to act coquettishly in front of Lin Jiang could no longer hide her true colors once he left.

She reached out a hand with red nail polish and gently stroked his chin. "Look at his eyes... something seems off, little brother."

She has a particularly good demeanor. When she calls her younger brother from a superior position, it's as if he really is a helpless younger brother in front of her.

This woman, she was definitely faking it.

It's not a little white rabbit at all; it's a big bad wolf hiding its tail.

Shen Ju's eyes darkened slightly, and he grabbed his collar back. "Let go."

Tian Baobei wasn't afraid of him at all; on the contrary, she was intrigued by his gaze.

She stood up and used her knee to pin Chen Ju against the cabinet, her eyes scanning him up and down. "You don't actually like our A Jiang, do you? I noticed the way you looked at him was off. You're so fierce with me, but you look at him like a puppy, eyes wide open, haha..."

The overwhelming scent of perfume made Shen Ju very uncomfortable. He stared intently at the woman in front of him, his gaze becoming wary.

Tian Baobei became even more interested in him. She smiled, lifted his chin, and brought her red lips close to his ear, "Are you afraid he'll find out? When did you start liking him? Hmm? Our Jiangjiang has so many suitors..."

She was standing too close, and the light fell on her face. Shen Ju suddenly felt that her eyes looked a lot like Lin Jiang's.

Both of them had beautiful almond-shaped eyes with thin eyelids, and beneath their cool demeanor lay a captivating allure, truly resembling a cat.

Shen Ju's heartbeat gradually quickened, and his ears began to turn red.

He turned his face away. "I don't want to resort to violence. Let go of my hand. It wouldn't be good for either of us if Lin Jiang saw this."

Who knew Tian Baobei would become even more smug, "When will you ever get him if you keep going like this? Want me to teach you a couple of tricks..."

As she spoke, she leaned closer, startling Shen Ju, who hurriedly dodged back, knocking over the boxes on the dressing table.

A loud "whoosh" rang out, followed by Lin Jiang's voice from outside the door: "What are you doing?"

Shen Ju's heart almost stopped in that instant.

He got up but was pushed back down. His first reaction was to raise his hands to prove his innocence: "I didn't touch her."

Lin Jiang sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Tian Baobei, let go of my hand."

Shen Ju breathed a sigh of relief. So it wasn't about him after all...

He turned his face away, his ears burning red. He didn't dare to touch her, let alone look at her.

Tian Baobei chuckled, "You're too innocent, little brother!"

She sat back down and glanced at Lin Jiang again, "Where did you find such a handsome young man? Find me one too!"

Lin Jiang didn't say anything, but you could tell he was a little angry.

He put the medicine on the table, noticed Shen Ju's disheveled collar, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help saying to her, "I already told you he's my teammate. If you want to find a handsome young man, go to your film crew. The kids in my team are all too innocent; they can't resist your flirting..."

Tian Baobei laughed again. Her laughter did resemble Lin Jiang's somewhat. Her eyes were fixed on Shen Ju, as if she held his secrets, making Shen Ju feel very uncomfortable.

Seeing that Chen Ju was still in a daze, Lin Jiang reached out and pulled him behind him.

He looked at Tian Baobei again: "You're not getting any younger. Stop thinking about having fun and find someone you can settle down with. Your parents called again last time and were talking about you, asking why you broke up again. Didn't you say you were going to bring her home to meet the parents?"

Tian Baobei, feeling resentful after being scolded, hugged her pillow and said defiantly, "With so many handsome guys, if I don't fall in love with them all, wouldn't I be missing out?"

After she finished speaking, she quickly covered her head, fearing that Lin Jiang would slap her to death.

After waiting a while, the expected slap didn't come. Instead, she felt a cool sensation on her ankle. Lin Jiang bought her an ice pack and applied it to her ankle.

He was angry with her, but he still did everything he was supposed to do: "Take good care of yourself, don't push yourself. I'm going back now."

Tian Baobei hugged her pillow, looking aggrieved, and was almost in tears. "Jiang Jiang, can I have a hug before I leave?"

Lin Jiang didn't refuse. He bent down and gently hugged her. "It's alright, so what if you're heartbroken and hurt? I'm still here. Be good, okay?"

Tian Baobei coaxed him for a while before reluctantly letting go of his hand.

Seeing that Shen Ju was still in a daze, Lin Jiang pulled him away.

Shen Ju was in a daze the whole way. He looked at Lin Jiang holding his hand and felt that Lin Jiang seemed a little angry, but he was not sure why.

Lin Jiang only let go of her hand when they reached the garage.

Shen Ju's collar was twisted and wrinkled, and he had a strong perfume scent.

Lin Jiang suppressed his emotions and helped him calm down, "Tian Baobei is fickle and has a playful nature. Don't be fooled by her words. She's just teasing you. Don't take it seriously."

Shen Ju's heart pounded, and her gaze fell uncertainly on him. "She's not your girlfriend, is she?"

In the pitch-black garage, only a faint light fell on Lin Jiang's face.

He calmly hummed in agreement and added, "She's my second older sister."

Shen Ju couldn't describe his feelings; he just suddenly wanted to rush over and pick Lin Jiang up, or pull him into his arms and spin him around.

If he hadn't had a sliver of reason left, he might have actually done it.

Speaking of this, Lin Jiang was helpless. "I thought you would recognize her at first glance. Everyone says that my second sister looks the most like me, and we can tell at a glance that we were born from the same mother. But you just couldn't tell."

Shen Ju only knew that she was very beautiful, so he didn't dare to look at her, let alone think about Lin Jiang.

Who knew such a surprise was hidden inside...

Are you trying to ask me why we don't share the same last name?

"Her original name was Lin Mei, but she thought it was too old-fashioned. When she was twelve, my parents went to change her name, saying that they had consulted a master who said that this name would help her become famous in the entertainment industry. Later, her career did go quite smoothly, so she wouldn't let us call her by her original name anymore, and we all had to call her 'Baby'."

Now that you mention it, Shen Ju does recall seeing the name "Tian Baobei" trending on social media.

It turns out this treasure wasn't that treasure.

It turns out they had such a good relationship; it was the love and care between siblings.

Shen Ju quickly caught up with Lin Jiang, and all his questions were answered. He even mentally filled in all the excuses for Lin Jiang.

but……

He slowly stopped, finally realizing something was wrong. "Captain, then why are you pretending to have a girlfriend?"

Lin Jiang is 21 years old, which is not young anymore. Even if he is busy, he should be at the stage where he should be looking for a girlfriend. Since he is not against it, shouldn't he at least give some signals of courtship?

But Lin Jiang pretended to have a girlfriend, which deterred all those who had designs on him.

It seems that the whole circle is tacitly aware of this secret: Lin Jiang has a very beautiful girlfriend, but no one knows much about her appearance.

It's as if it were a secret deliberately created to cover up an even bigger secret.

Lin Jiang, who was ahead, stopped.

The surrounding night was deep and dark, without a single ray of light.

Shen Ju prepared for the worst and awaited the answer.

“I used to like a guy. But his family didn’t approve. His mother came to me and said some unpleasant things. At first, I thought this was the price I had to pay. But when I asked the guy if he wanted to be in a relationship with me, he refused without hesitation. I thought to myself, it seems like there’s no point in me persisting alone.”

“I was ready to give up, but the man’s family is very powerful. Even if I said I didn’t have anything, they wouldn’t believe me. It was like they insisted that I produce something to prove myself. I had no choice but to temporarily use my second sister as a scapegoat. I don’t know if they believed me or not, but I think they were quite satisfied with the result. They haven’t contacted me since then.”

“Over the years, her family has been keeping an eye on me. It seems that as soon as I step forward to explain, she will immediately have another excuse to attack me.”

"Over time, everyone in the industry came to believe that, and I just accepted it."

Lin Jiang took a few steps forward and realized that Shen Ju hadn't followed.

He stopped and turned around, and saw that Shen Ju's eyes in the darkness seemed to be about to cry as he stared straight at him.

Lin Jiang pretended to be relaxed and said, "What's wrong? Are you afraid I'm gay? It's not contagious."

He finished speaking and even chuckled, like a porcelain doll about to be shattered in a shop window.

Shen Ju could no longer hold back. He strode towards him, said nothing, and gave him a tight hug.

This hug gave Lin Jiang a long-lost sense of strength.

Back then, when he desperately wanted this power, He Gu didn't give it to him. Now, He Gu's mother's words still echo in his mind: "Can you give him a child?"

Even the most beautiful love can be brutally killed by this sentence.

He carefully hid his sexual orientation, not wanting to fall into that kind of embarrassment again. He even thought that he might grow old alone.

But Shen Ju used a tight hug to dispel all his negative emotions.

He lowered his head and smiled with relief.

It turns out that someone who truly cares about him will give him a hug without hesitation when he feels hurt.

Feeling a bit tired, Lin Jiang, having persevered for so long, finally had a chance to rest, and he would try to lean against it for a while.

Do you think I'm wrong?

"Lin Jiang, they are the ones who are wrong, not you. From the beginning, they were the ones who made the mistake but refused to admit it and even tried to shift the blame onto you."

Shen Ju's voice suppressed his long-held emotions; he had never hugged someone so tightly before.

He didn't know his past, or what kind of treatment he had suffered.

All he knew was that Lin Jiang, whom he cherished so much that he dared not touch, had been treated like this by someone else elsewhere.

His Lin Jiang had been broken in other places, and then pieced himself back together little by little, which is how he became who he is today.

Shen Ju felt so heartbroken he could hardly breathe. "Those people aren't worth remembering. Forget them all. What happens to them in the future has nothing to do with him."

In the darkness, only by holding him tightly can I calm the turbulent emotions in my heart.

After hugging for an unknown amount of time, Lin Jiang patted his hand and said casually, "You're going to strangle me."

Shen Ju let go and lowered his head.

There is light in the darkness.

Lin Jiang was stunned for a moment, then reached out to touch his face. "You cried?"

This was the first time Shen Ju had cried in front of him. He kept his head down, not wanting to be seen.

Lin Jiang now truly believed that he didn't mind, and he didn't mind at all wiping Lin Jiang's face, making it all messy. He couldn't help but tease him, "Is my second sister pretty?"

Shen Ju nodded, then quickly shook her head, realizing she was wrong, and looked at him like a puppy that had done something wrong, "I don't like her like that..."

“It’s not shameful. My second sister is indeed quite beautiful, and it’s normal for a younger brother your age to like her.” Lin Jiang sniffed him again, “You smell like perfume.”

Shen Ju suddenly felt a little lost. He took off his coat and smelled it; it seemed to be left over from when he knocked over the dressing table earlier.

He followed behind him, and emphasized again in a low voice, "I really don't like her like that."

Lin Jiang smiled but didn't say anything.

Even though late at night is a very depressing time, my mind is surprisingly open and free.

After a while, Lin Jiang joked again, "Now you know my biggest secret, but you can't tell anyone else, okay?"

Shen Ju nodded vigorously, then, realizing he couldn't see, earnestly assured him, "I won't let anyone know."

Lin Jiang chuckled softly again. Shen Ju wasn't sure what he meant, but he felt a ticklish sensation in his heart, as if some emotion was about to overflow.

He suddenly wondered, since Lin Jiang liked boys, did that mean he also had a chance?

Shen Ju got into the car. His mood had been fluctuating wildly in just two hours, and he needed some time to calm down.

Suddenly, Lin Jiang pointed at him. Shen Ju opened the window, Lin Jiang pointed again, and he closed the window.

Lin Jiang suddenly laughed, then unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned over to fasten it for him. "What are you thinking about? Why are you so distracted?"

Shen Ju's ears were slightly red.

He figured Lin Jiang wouldn't want to know.

The car started driving back, and although I was in the passenger seat again, my feelings were a little different.

Shen Ju looked at him boldly, and the more he looked, the more he felt that Lin Jiang was handsome in every way, even his driving fingers were so beautiful. Who was blind enough to give up on him?

It's right to let people who don't know how to cherish things go as soon as possible, making room for those who need it more.

As the car drove onto the elevated highway, Shen Ju looked into his eyes, wanting to praise him but not daring to do so openly, "The captain's eyes look just like my sister's."

Lin Jiang suddenly became serious: "Although my second sister is very beautiful, she is very playful. Don't get too involved with her."

Shen Ju hummed in agreement.

He wasn't interested in his second sister, but he was interested in her.

The lights outside were dazzling, and the interior of the car was also slightly enchanting.

Shen Ju suddenly realized that he wanted to help Lin Jiang win the championship and realize his wish for a three-peat, and he would not let anyone hurt him in the slightest.

He will stand with Lin Jiang at the highest peak, creating glory for him and letting everyone know—

Lin Jiang deserves the best in this world.

The car sped through the overpass, heading straight ahead.

The next day, Lin Jiang overslept and was late.

He quickly tidied up and went downstairs. He saw that everyone was doing their own thing in an orderly manner, without any slack, and they would greet him warmly when they saw him.

Lin Jiang responded politely, and as soon as he sat down, Song Zhixu hurriedly brought him coffee. "Captain, you've worked hard. You have your coffee, I'm starting the game..."

After putting it down, he quickly jumped back to his seat and started using the mouse to go online.

Lin Jiang was completely confused and turned to ask Chen Ju, "I overslept, why didn't anyone wake me up?"

While Shen Ju was still in the game, he immediately turned his attention back to him: "I told them you worked hard reviewing yesterday, so I let you get some more sleep."

No wonder everyone is so enthusiastic today.

Lin Jiang suddenly felt a pang of guilt. "You don't need to cover for me anymore. Just tell the truth."

He turned on his computer and began his day's training.

Today there's a match between YIG and SNG to determine their rankings. The winner will get third place points, while the loser will have to play in the gauntlet.

This match had nothing to do with OT, and Lin Jiang only glanced at it briefly.

YIG is indeed very strong. After F Emperor was defeated by Lin Jiang, he did not seem to fall into despair, but instead grew even stronger.

In the final moments of the match, he used a Naruto Zed to showcase his true form with two Qs, successfully securing a triple kill and winning the game.

The speed of the double Q is astonishing. To master it, you need a hand speed even faster than the mechanics. It seems that after being provoked by himself that day, Fore went back and specifically practiced this special skill.

The overall strength of the LPL this year is quite good.

Lin Jiang regained his composure and prepared to play a practice match against XIG.

The match is a best-of-three game, and the game ends when the opponent points out the point.

XIG on the other side showed no mercy, thinking that "we won't make it to the World Championship if we lose in the playoffs anyway," and played extremely fiercely throughout the game.

The conservative team that chose their players lost the game as soon as they went up.

No one dared to speak, and Lin Jiang's heart sank as well...

Then, without making a sound, Shenju pulled out two rounds of Nira and directly forced XIG to surrender in both rounds.

After the match, the person in charge called Fang Luxing and said, "If Nila gets nerfed, it's definitely Shenju's fault."

Looking at the training data, Lin Jiang couldn't help but exclaim, "Chen Ju, what did you eat to grow up like this?"

Before Shen Ju could speak, Song Zhixu, who was next to him, was even more excited. He jumped up and grabbed Shen Ju's neck, saying, "Shen Ju, dare you be any more aggressive? I'm starting to fall in love with you..."

"Song Zhixu, are you fucking crazy...?"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Lin Jiang watched his teammates making a ruckus, a smile in his eyes. Although they were always bickering, they never let him down when it mattered.

Lin Jiang breathed a sigh of relief, holding a data comparison chart of Shen Ju throughout the summer season. His six-dimensional chart was almost at its maximum, especially the output column, which was almost at its peak.

There are two types of players in this world: those with natural talent and those with exceptional talent. They don't need much training to crush their opponents with their superior abilities.

Another type is the hard-working type. They may lack natural talent, but they will use their intelligence to try to cover up their lack of talent.

Both Shenju and Shenju possessed extraordinary talent and underwent rigorous training, which ultimately led to their remarkable achievements.

Even the usually picky Li Qian came to Lin Jiang's side and smiled with satisfaction, "Looks alright."

Lin Jiang couldn't help but laugh along.

Perhaps OT (overtime) really can create some kind of miracle.

He'll wait and see.

...

There are 24 hours left until the start of the final.

Discussions about this match are rampant online, and even without any actual match, it still frequently trends on social media.

Various livestreamers predicted the match results, generating so much traffic that even the official host came out to capitalize on the hype.

Old Mao even said in advance: "If OT can really win the championship, I will give away 30,000 yuan in red envelopes in my live broadcast room. Let's have some fun together, okay? It's really not easy, really."

"Don't be fooled by the fact that he's brought up KUG and now OT, thinking it's easy for him. It's not that simple."

“Leading a team is extremely tiring. Lin Jiang has never had a good night’s sleep, especially with OT (overtime) teams, which lack everything and are all low-end versions.”

“These aren’t the most difficult things to deal with. The most difficult thing is how to balance the relationships between teammates. Think about it, Lin Jiang joined OT later and became the captain right away, with the highest decision-making power. His original teammates definitely wouldn’t submit to him. Over time, internal conflicts will naturally arise.”

"Lin Jiang wants to eliminate this barrier, but he can only do so if he can satisfy everyone."

After Lao Mao said that, everyone had a feeling that Lin Jiang was going to have a hellish start. Some people also dug up that KUG's internal staff hadn't really respected Lin Jiang before, and that the top laner had even had a conflict with him.

This revelation has only increased everyone's concerns.

Will Shen Ju, that mad dog, suddenly start a fight with Lin Jiang?

There are 8 hours left until the start of the final.

Team training has almost stopped; the focus is now on reinforcing the rules of the game.

The final was different from other competitions. The home court was huge and there were many rules. When Duren reminded him of what to do after winning the championship...

Song Zhixu, who was sitting below, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Everyone looked at him. "What's wrong?"

After a long pause, Song Zhixu managed to stammer out, "I...I'm dreaming, is that not allowed?"

His teammates burst into laughter, and Lin Jiang was so angry he laughed too.

Why is he so lively about such a serious topic? Is it because I'm not strict enough with him usually?

Lin Jiang was jotting down the process in his notebook, while Shen Ju glanced at it every now and then and asked him, "Captain, do you still need to memorize the finals process?"

Lin Jiang replied, "I'm used to it."

Song Zhixu, who was behind him, leaned in again and said, "Captain, your handwriting is so beautiful, it's completely different from my scrawled handwriting..."

Lin Jiang picked up a pencil and tapped one of them on the head. "Listen carefully."

After Duren finished speaking, it was Fang Luxing's turn, and after Fang Luxing finished speaking, it was Lin Jiang's turn. He seemed to have said enough and had nothing more to say. "Everyone should just do their best."

Song Zhixu led the applause, "Bravo!"

Then a burst of applause erupted, louder than firecrackers.

Lin Jiang sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

What a bunch of clowns.

As is customary, everyone should stand up and share their feelings to avoid team conflicts.

Song Zhixu came first. He had mastered the rhetoric of Northeasterners to the fullest extent. After his speech, Lin Jiang thought he was going to join the Party on the spot.

Then there's Ah Deng. After his relationship with Lin Jiang improved, he revealed his talkative nature, rambling on for ages, but it was all nonsense, not a single word of it was useful.

Song Zhixu couldn't stand it anymore and pulled down his pants: "Sit down right now!"

Next up was Zhou Wen. He was introverted and ran out of things to say after only a couple of sentences.

Then Song Zhixu led the applause, making Zhou Wen blush from head to toe, just like in a high-temperature sauna.

Lin Jiang smiled and shook his head, continuing to write in his notebook: Song Zhixu's personality is becoming increasingly erratic, affecting the seriousness of the meeting. He should be curbed appropriately...

He was writing when it was Shen Ju's turn.

Shen Ju's personality is incompatible with the team. Although he has been with OT for two years, he lives like an outsider and rarely speaks.

Lin Jiang's pen slowly came to a stop.

Everyone was looking at him, and the meeting room was unusually quiet.

Shen Ju caught the microphone and said, "Go all out, we won't lose."

These words completely broke his teammate's nerves. Song Zhixu stood up and hugged him tightly, crying out, "My darling, you never let us down! Whether we eat delicacies or go home to eat sweet potatoes depends entirely on you. You're like my second parents. If we win, I'll kowtow to you with all my heart..."

Ah Deng tentatively tried to hug him, timidly joining in the fun.

Shen Ju looked utterly hopeless and suddenly wanted to slap himself twice across the face for what he had just done.

Lin Jiang laughed; he could sense that Shen Ju was also changing.

People who only want to isolate themselves in a glass shell are slowly trying to step out and see the outside world...

With a slight movement of the pen tip, three beautiful characters were written: Chen Xiaogou.

Lin Jiang also drew two cute little flowers for him, hoping that he would be more cheerful in the future.

There are 3 hours left until the start of the final.

The entire OT team boarded the bus to the competition venue, chatting and laughing about the upcoming itinerary.

Regardless of whether they win or lose this match, OT will have enough points to go to the World Championship, and will most likely have a two-month break after the finals.

Song Zhixu planned to go home. He sat in a chair and started daydreaming: "When I go back, the kids there will definitely treat me like royalty. I'm a player who made it to the World Championships. I'm thinking about how I'm going to brag to them. I'll just say, 'I'm a real player now. I don't need to go back home to grow sweet potatoes anymore.'"

To be honest, Lin Jiang admired Song Zhixu's attitude. Even though his family treated him badly, he would play with the kids and still be happy.

Shen Ju: "Are you sitting at the children's table during the New Year?"

Song Zhixu: "Although, why do I feel like you're insulting me?"

He suddenly stood up and asked Lin Jiang, "Captain, where are you going on vacation?"

Lin Jiang had no intention of going home or going anywhere else. He said casually, "I'll probably stay in my apartment alone."

"Captain, are you alone? That's so pitiful."

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

Shen Ju, who was standing next to Lin Jiang, twitched his ears slightly and carefully wrote down Lin Jiang's words. Then, Lin Jiang suddenly called out to him, "Where's Shen Ju? Are you going home for the holidays?"

Shen Ju blurted out, "I won't go back."

Lin Jiang looked at him curiously, "Why?"

He remembered that Shen Ju's home was in S City, so it wouldn't be long before he got back.

Before Shen Ju could answer, Song Zhixu interrupted, whispering in Lin Jiang's ear, "His father is really fierce. Last time he came to OT, he slapped Shen Ju across the face..."

Lin Jiang was stunned for a moment, and the notebook slipped from his hand.

Shen Ju bent down to pick it up for him, then sat back down and covered his face with his hat, pretending to sleep.

Although I've always known that the Shen family doesn't approve of him playing e-sports, isn't slapping him in public a bit too much?

Lin Jiang held the notebook, his pen pausing.

He suddenly couldn't remember what he was supposed to write; his mind seemed to be in disarray.

With two hours remaining before the start of the competition, the team bus slowly drove into the venue.

Lin Jiang hadn't even gotten out of the car when he felt the enthusiasm of the fans. "There are so many people today."

"I heard that the tickets for the finals are sold out, and many people couldn't get tickets and can only wait outside."

Many of them were fans who couldn't get tickets but wanted to see their idols as soon as possible. Lin Jiang looked at the weather outside and was really worried about them.

Did the team provide them with water?

Ryan replied, "Yes, I'll have the logistics team give them water later. We can handle these things. Team Leader Lin, you guys go on ahead."

The final process is a bit different from other competitions. There are a lot of things to prepare before and after the competition. Today, we not only need to adjust the equipment, but also need to enter the venue in advance to do a simple site inspection.

Lin Jiang put on his hat and led his team members out of the car.

As soon as they got off the car, the fans next door went completely wild.

Even though they were very far apart, they could still recognize each other at a glance.

"Ahhh, Lin Jiang is so much more handsome in person than on screen! His smile is so gentle! Ahhh, he greeted me!"

"His legs are so long! Ahhh, his hands are so beautiful! I really want to touch them!"

"Sister? Watch your drool!"

"To be honest, although Shen Ju looks like someone you don't want to mess with, his looks are really striking!"

"Holy crap, Song Zhixu is like a giant. Is 188 cm really that tall? Zhou Wen looks like a little cutie next to him."

"Where's Ah Deng? Who is Ah Deng?"

"That one, the one at the very end."

"Hahaha, damn it, OT really lives up to its reputation as a boy band team. My honest and unassuming Ah Deng looks like a complete nobody in comparison..."

"Ahhh, I'm coming!"

Lin Jiang, I love you!

Shen Ju, who was walking at the front of the crowd, suddenly glanced coldly at the crowd, and the fans who had been shouting just now subconsciously quieted down.

Waaaaah, so fierce!

No wonder he's the crown prince of the esports world!

Some people remarked, "It must have been tough being the team leader, Lin Jiang..."

He joined the team late, became the captain, and also gained the highest decision-making power. Many people in the team must have been dissatisfied with him.

Especially someone like Shen Ju, who knows how awful he might be to Lin Jiang behind her back. How despicable! Why should their gentle Lin Jiang suffer like this!

Just as they were making endless guesses, Lin Jiang, who was walking behind, got thirsty and lazily called out to the front, "Shen Xiaogou, get me a bottle of water."

The fans' pupils dilated in shock.

Holy crap, Lin Jiang unleashed his ultimate attack right at face level?!

"Oh no, the mid laner who insulted Shen Gou last time got hammered and ended up in the hospital..."

Just when everyone thought Shen Ju was about to have a fit, his narrow eyes suddenly widened, like an obedient puppy. He took out a bottle of mineral water from his pocket, unscrewed it, and handed it to Lin Jiang.

Fans waiting for him to rant: ? ? ?