Chapter 16 Temporary Rules

The day before the national competition started, the authorities suddenly announced that minors were prohibited from participating in the competition.

For ordinary players, this piece of news might just be something to talk about after dinner, but for Jian Qianqian, it was a precise blow.

"Are you... an adult?"

Guo Feng, who was originally very confident, was completely at a loss after seeing the news on the official website.

Jian Qianqian shook her head. She was only 16 this year and had to wait another two years before she became an adult.

"What should we do? Should we...should we apply to the organizing committee?" The fat boy Wu Lei was also anxious. What should they do? If Jian Qianqian doesn't play, where can they find another main attacker?

Jian Qianqian looked at the two of them and lowered her head silently.

Half an hour later, Liang Xiaoji and the coach arrived at the scene and started training, while Jian Qianqian packed up and returned to the Jian family's old house.

"Qian Qian!"

Just as Jian Qianqian arrived at the gate of the Jian family's old house, she saw Jian Ximo already waiting at the door with an anxious look on his face.

"Brother! Why did you come out!"

Jian Qianqian immediately went forward, and Jian Ximo hurriedly grabbed Jian Qianqian's hand. It was not until Jian Qianqian's hand was held in his palm that the anxiety on his face and the tension in his body gradually relaxed.

"It's okay, I'll be waiting for you outside!"

Jian Ximo smiled lightly, took Jian Qianqian's hand, and led her around the living room of the Jian family's old house to the small garden.

In the small garden, Jian Qianqian was surprised to find that there was a portrait of her that was better than the one painted by Li Hengyuan hanging at the entrance of the small garden.

Jian Qianqian ran up happily to look at the portrait. She looked delicate and innocent in the portrait, which was the most beautiful moment of a girl blooming like a flower.

"Brother, did you draw this for me?"

As soon as Jian Qianqian turned around, Jian Ximo had already walked to her side, gently rubbing her head, and slowly squatted down.

Jian Ximo was much taller than Jian Qianqian. When he squatted down, he was exactly half a head shorter than Jian Qianqian. Although there was some intention of coaxing a child, Jian Qianqian was still surprised by Jian Ximo's gentleness.

"I remember you said you invested in an art exhibition. I heard it's about to open. Why don't you go with your friend, Li Hengyuan, to see the paintings first?"

Jian Ximo said this because he wanted Jian Qianqian to get out of the national competition.

He subconsciously took everything on himself again!

Jian Qianqian stretched out her hand, and while Jian Ximo was confused, she gently helped Jian Ximo tidy up the loose hair on his forehead. She was as gentle and careful as a butterfly landing on Jian Ximo's forehead.

"Brother Ximo, you don't need to take on everything by yourself. You won't be able to handle it!"

"How could that be? I'm your brother! You know, brothers are very powerful!"

Jian Ximo subconsciously raised his skinny hands and made a gesture like Mount Tai, which made Jian Qianqian couldn't help laughing.

However, the next second, Jian Qianqian's face fell seriously.

"So, I don't want to see you sick anymore!"

Jian Ximo was still surprised when he saw Jian Qianqian's expression change so quickly, but then he started to listen to Jian Qianqian carefully recounting the ugly things he had done to exhaust his body after returning to China.

"Staying up late, skipping meals, not taking care of your body, wanting to handle everything yourself, and that makes me worry!"

Jian Qianqian was furious, but Jian Ximo was like a mouse caught by a cat. He lowered his head inexplicably, his face slightly red.

Jian Qianqian pretended not to notice Jian Ximo's change. She turned around and looked at the painting while telling Jian Ximo, "Brother Ximo, my father and your father have been investigating the team's surveillance footage. I accidentally learned earlier that the surveillance footage wasn't deleted, but lost. It's obvious that this matter is aimed at our Jian family!"

"you mean?"

"Perhaps, we can start with our business rivals or those with whom we have hostile relations!"

"Yeah! Leave it to me!"

After Jian Ximo said this, he found that his hand was held by Jian Qianqian. When he looked up, he saw Jian Qianqian pouting, with a serious look on her face, as if to ask, "Did you take what I just said into consideration?"

Jian Ximo coughed subconsciously, then said that he would call Jian Zhongyin to ask about the matter first. Only then did he see Jian Qianqian nodding and smiling brightly.

Jian Ximo couldn't control himself and put his hand on Jian Qianqian's head again, rubbing it gently. How could his only sister be so cute?

Really, it’s even more beautiful and lovely than the one he drew!

In the afternoon, Jian Qianqian took advantage of Jian Ximo's time at home to take out her computer and log into the official website of [Glory Legion]. As expected, she saw that the message she posted had been screenshotted and thrown into the post room, which was full of all kinds of sarcasm.

"Okay, I'm waiting for you to come on stage and see your performance!"

"Hahaha, you're so arrogant! You clearly got in with your beauty and money. Please don't drag down the team we love. Thank you!"

"Just looking at your content, I can tell you're a loser. In the esports arena, strength is king. Please make sure you don't embarrass yourself!"

"Upstairs, I bet she'll slap her in the face"

"+1"

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Jian Qianqian could imagine how her message would be ridiculed if she failed to attend the national competition. But...

"Miss, Master Li Hengyuan is here!"

Jian Qianqian turned around. Jian Ximo's movements were really fast. Was he worried that she would start to have wild thoughts out of boredom?

Jian Qianqian smiled faintly as she closed her computer. She found a casual, pastoral-style floral dress and put it on before going downstairs to meet Li Hengyuan. Li Hengyuan was unusually... serious today?

They were actually wearing suits. Could it be that the art exhibition they were attending today was not an ordinary art exhibition?

When the two of them were driving out of Jian's house, Jian Qianqian unexpectedly discovered that across the street, a long line of cars that looked like they were going to drive a car to a street race were parked in front of the castle-like villa next door.

"Is this your new neighbor?" Li Hengyuan also came over to take a look, and was amazed at the row of luxury cars.

"Wait, stop the car first!"

Jian Qianqian suddenly shouted, and she slowly rolled down the car window, and saw the European emperor who had given her his business card at the airport, appearing at the door of the villa in a grand manner, surrounded by people.

This guy... well, if he is the kind of guy who can buy out the organizing committee, it wouldn't be surprising if he made a new rule and announced it the day before the national competition.

He wanted to bring down the Jane family and focus on attacking her. This guy was really ruthless and his attacks were very precise!

Perhaps it was a telepathic connection, the European Emperor on the opposite side also looked at Jian Qianqian the moment Jian Qianqian looked over.

But when Jian Qianqian saw the way Emperor Ou looked at her, she felt that he was still that arrogant person who deserved a beating!

What is this? He thought he had successfully framed her, so he came to show off across from her house and deliberately made things difficult for her?

Jian Qianqian became angrier the more she thought about it. She rolled up the car window and told her driver to leave quickly.

The European Emperor opposite watched Jian Qianqian leave, and asked his secretary thoughtfully:

"Why is she looking at me so annoyed?"