Chapter Thirteen

Xiao Qiao strives to become stronger: Dad! I was wrong!

"Goose doesn't eat grass": This means there's no daughter as big as you.

Xiao Qiao wants to work hard to become stronger: That's alright then.

Geese don't eat grass: ?

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: It's perfectly normal to use a secondary account when playing games.

Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: It's normal to use a secondary account, but it's not normal to be with Ye Qiu.

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: To make equipment for her alt account, she needs to run dungeons, and to run dungeons, she needs to find teammates, and then it just happened to be such a coincidence.

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: [Snow King dancing.gif]

Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: What about the challenge?

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: QAQ Am I supposed to just stand by and watch Ye Shen get bullied by Excellent Era?

Geese don't eat grass: ...

Zhou Qiao pretended to be innocent, but Wang Jiexi couldn't pull her out via the internet, so he had no choice but to let her go.

This year, the Lunar New Year is relatively late. According to the academic calendar, the final exams are scheduled for the end of January. (Zhou Qiao, who usually only starts studying two weeks before exams,) has no exam pressure. So when Xiao Yifei sent her a message saying he would come to see her for Christmas, she agreed.

Zhou Qiao originally planned to take Xiao Yifei around B City, but Xiao Yifei, who landed late at night, refused to leave the hotel.

Zhou Qiao: "So what do you want to do?"

Xiao Yifei pulled out his account card: "There's a Christmas event going on these two days."

Zhou Qiao: "...Are you sick?"

That's what they said, but Zhou Qiao and Xiao Yifei went to the internet cafe downstairs from the hotel and sat together.

This year's Honor Christmas event theme is a sock-grabbing contest. The event starts at midnight, and each account can participate 3 times a day. After discovering that Xiao Yifei had also leveled up the domestic account card to the maximum level, Zhou Qiao didn't know how to complain.

Because Xiao Yifei had said he would come, Zhou Qiao had told Ye Xiu in advance that she wouldn't participate in the team's Christmas activities. Nightless Marquis logged on late at night, and Lord Grim sent him a message.

Jun Moxiao: The person in question?

Marquis of Nevernight: Yes.

Jun Moxiao: Aren't we supposed to be hosting international friends?

Undying Marquis: An international friend who loves Honor of Kings, currently playing with him.

Jun Moxiao: That's good.

The last time Zhou Qiao played games with Xiao Yifei was during the summer after her college entrance exams. She was surprised to find that Xiao Yifei was even stronger than last year. Because Samsara won the championship last season, Zhou Qiao had watched many of Zhou Zekai's game videos. At her current level, Xiao Yifei and Zhou Zekai were about equally difficult to defeat.

Therefore, Xiao Yifei went on a killing spree among ordinary players.

After finishing the three matches, Zhou Qiao checked the leaderboard and wasn't too surprised to see two names tied for first place on the team leaderboard.

Ye Xiu sent harassing messages.

Jun Moxiao: Who is that international friend?

Marquis of Nevernight: He's my brother. Don't even think about it. It's impossible.

Jun Moxiao: No, don't limit yourself in life, be bold and enjoy it!

The Undying Marquis: Because he has already signed with another team.

Jun Moxiao: Zhou Zekai is your brother?

Jun Moxiao: That's true, we both have the surname Zhou, how come I didn't think of that before?

The Undying Marquis: I'm blocking you!

Jun Moxiao: Xiaoxiao, I'm entrusting you with a sacred mission.

Marquis of Nevernight: What?

Jun Moxiao: Let's flirt with the player ranked third.

Jun Moxiao: You two are both top-tier marksmen, so you should have more in common.

Jun Moxiao: [One Shot Through the Clouds wink.JPG]

Marquis of Nevernight: ...

The Undying Marquis: yue

The Undying Marquis sent friend requests to the two sharpshooters, and they accepted quickly.

Unnight Marquis: Hey bro! Have you ever considered moving into the professional gaming world?

Mo dared not retaliate: Under consideration.

Mo Gan Hui Shou: But for now, we're not considering starting from the Challenger Series.

Unnight Marquis: Why? Actually, the Challenger Tournament is quite challenging! Here, you can meet many unexpected opponents, laying a solid foundation for facing professional players in the future.

Nightless Marquis: Don't you want to defeat Excellent Era?

There was no need for him to retaliate.

Mo Gan Hui Shou: We will defeat Excellent Era in the professional arena.

The Undying Marquis: So cold-hearted QAQ

Zhou Qiao conveyed their message to Ye Xiu, and Xiao Yifei suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Qiao's voice was a little hoarse because she had stayed up late.

Xiao Yifei pushed the thermos cup next to him to her and said, "Someone asked me if I have any intention of pursuing a career in the industry."

Zhou Qiao drank water, "You're clearly with me, yet I still have to ask you, which club is so blind?"

The names [Buyehou] and [Wan Ganhou] appeared together at the top of the average ranking. Zhou Qiao was surprised that someone would still try to test Wan Ganhou, even though Buyehou and Team Happy were tied together.

Xiao Yifei rested his chin on one hand: "He really didn't know his place. He asked me if we were sisters or lovers."

Zhou Qiao: "..."

The Nightless Marquis is a female gunslinger, while Xiao Yifei's Late Sweet Marquis is a male character dressed in the same Western cowboy style as the Nightless Marquis.

Xiao Yifei continued with a smile: "Although I really want to say we're a couple, I'm afraid you'll think I'm weird, so I'll say we're sisters."

Zhou Qiao: "No, I also think it's weird to say that you're a sister."

Xiao Yifei: "Then they asked me if I was interested in joining them with you to create a new legend of sharpshooters~"

Zhou Qiao felt a chill at Xiao Yifei's wavy lines, and then asked him, "What kind of myth?"

Xiao Yifei's voice was somewhat cold at this moment: "The sharpshooter sisters."

He leaned back in his chair, his eyes mocking: "So, all clubs in the world are the same."

Zhou Qiao paused, then declared his determination: "At least my current team isn't like that!"

Xiao Yifei patted Zhou Qiao's head: "Yeah, good luck to the grassroots team."

Zhou Qiao's fist hardened.

*

Xiao Yifei's vacation was limited, so he flew back after watching Zhou Qiao finish the ninth round of the challenge match. Team Happy swept Team Rift, securing their spot in the offline challenge match ahead of schedule.

After Zhou Qiao finished distributing the Christmas leaderboard rewards, the dormitory group chat suddenly erupted in excitement.

Bed #4, Room 5006: Huh? I won!

Bed #4, Room 5006: [Screenshot: First Prize, All-Star Exhibition Game Pass]

Bed No. 1, Room 5006: Strongly protesting Honor's official practice of price discrimination against loyal customers.

Bed #2, Room 5006: I'm not having it! Why?!

Bed #1, Room 5006: This stuff is useless, throw it away, or I'll trade with you.

Bed #1 in Dormitory 5006: [Screenshot: 9.8% off coupon from Honor Appearance Store]

Bed #2, Room 5006: You're useless, I'll swap with you.

Bed #2, Room 5006: [Screenshot: Honor Merchandise Store coupon - ¥50 off for orders over ¥500]

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: [Screenshot: All-Star exhibition match ticketing interface, 3 passes]

Bed #1, Room 5006: Ahhh, honey, I love you—

Bed #2, Room 5006: Waaaaah, Xiao Qiao, why did you buy it in the medicine powder section?!

Xiao Qiao wants to work harder to become stronger: Is there such a thing? I didn't know.

Bed 2, Room 5006: It's okay, I'm willing to endure hardship and stay with you.

Bed 1, Room 5006: That must be really unfair to you.

Bed number 2, Room 5006: Hmph. I risked my life.

Bed 4, Room 5006: Xiao Qiao, congratulations on successfully entering the offline challenge!

Bed 2, Room 5006: I'm going to book a hotel so we can celebrate with Xiao Qiao again!

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: ? How could you repay kindness with enmity?

Bed 2, Room 5006: [How dare you slander someone out of thin air.jpg]

Bed 4, Room 5006: By the way, Xiao Qiao, your student registration confirmation form is still with me. You need to hand it in tomorrow, so come back early tomorrow.

Bed 1, Room 5006: Xiao Qiao, I've signed it for you. Please check if there are any problems.

Bed #1 in Room 5006: [Photo]

Bed number 1 in room 5006: Something's wrong, I have a problem, I have a big problem.

Bed #2, Room 5006: Holy crap, Xiao Xiao??

Xiao Qiao wants to work hard to become stronger: Ah, actually I can explain that.

*

The next morning, Zhou Qiao was apprehended as soon as she returned to her dormitory.

Roommate A took off her gold-rimmed glasses, brushed her bangs back, and examined her carefully for a while, her tone still somewhat uncertain: "It does seem to be Xiao Xiao."

Roommate B: "My idol is right next to 'me'!"

Roommate B: "About the fact that my roommate is actually on my favorite team, but I didn't recognize her!"

Roommate B: "Shocking! She actually did this after retiring!"

Roommate C lets go of Zhou Qiao: "Can you have fewer scenes, like your luck?"

Roommate B: "That's a personal attack—"

Although the two people around her were joking around, Zhou Qiao still felt strangely guilty and didn't dare to look at her roommate A.

"Xiao Qiao," she still called Zhou Qiao, "why did you suddenly retire back then?"

Zhou Qiao touched his right arm, his expression unconsciously becoming somewhat solemn: "I was in a car accident at the time and couldn't participate in the competition. My contract was about to expire, so I decided to retire."

Even now, Zhou Qiao is very reluctant to recall that past period—in the fifth season, Xiao Xiao and the team lifted the championship trophy together, but when she went back for winter vacation, she found that Ms. Zhou was sick and hospitalized.

Ms. Zhou still strongly opposed Xiao Xiao becoming a professional player. When she suddenly received the bad news, she was in a daze and got into a car accident when she left the hospital. It was not serious, but because she subconsciously tried to protect her hands, she ended up fracturing her left hand.

Xiao Xiao reported the situation to the club and asked for a two-week leave.

Her vacation was extended indefinitely: Ms. Zhou and Mr. Xiao divorced and she changed her name. Then, Ms. Zhou contacted a lawyer and Tiny Herb Club to discuss terminating the contract, while Zhou Qiao, who had already changed her name, was completely unaware of this until Ms. Zhou presented her with the termination agreement.

Ms. Zhou has adapted to her new name very well and has never mispronounced it.

However, it took Zhou Qiao a long time to break the habit of writing Xiao Xiao on the exam paper.

*

Zhou Qiao let out a breath, and her roommate A raised her hand and pressed it on the top of Zhou Qiao's head: "Why do you look so guilty? You can't control things like car accidents."

My roommate B chimed in, "That's right, don't believe those blame-shifting comments on the forum. Our Blue Rain team deserved the championship!"

Roommate A: "Huh?"

Roommate C chimed in: "I'm more concerned about something, Xiao Qiao, is Lord Grim really the God of War?"

Zhou Qiao: "emmmmm"

Roommate A grasped her hands in both: "You've kept this from us for so long, shouldn't you give us some compensation?"

Roommate B: "Yes! Like autographs, photos, and helping us rank up in games~"

His tone gradually softened.

Zhou Qiao's shoulders stiffened: "I'll try my best."

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: Are you there?

I really want to block him: [Night Rain Sounds Peeking In.gif]

I really want to block you: Why?

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: Young Master Huang, please give me some autographed photos! =v=

I really want to block you: Why do you suddenly want this?

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: [slams table.jpg]

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: Can she really give it to me?

I really want to block you: Wow, what kind of attitude is that? Do you know how much a signed photo of this Sword Saint costs?! So what if I don't give it to you!

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: QAQ Sword Saint, please, I really want it!

I really want to block him: Ugh

I really want to block you: Is an electronic version okay?

Xiao Qiao wants to work hard to become stronger: I might as well buy the digital version from Taobao.

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: Send it to me. The address is XXXXX, City B.

I really want to block you: You're in City B? Then I'll go all out to get it for you.

Xiao Qiao wants to work hard to become stronger: Okay! Thank you for the autographed photo, Sword Saint!

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: [Sending you a heart emoji]

I really want to block him/her: [Screenshot: WeChat payment QR code]

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: ?

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: [shy emoji]

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: Are you there?

Geese Don't Eat Grass: [Just say it directly, don't ask if I'm there.jpg]

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: Captain Wang, could you give me some autographed photos? QAQ

Geese don't eat grass: Wait a minute.

"Goose Doesn't Eat Grass": Copy this text XXXXXX and open Taobao to view.

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: You're just giving me the runaround, aren't you?

Xiao Qiao needs to work harder to become stronger: The feelings have faded, that's why.

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: I'm not your little cutie anymore.

Geese don't eat grass: Indeed.

Xiao Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger: QAQ Jessie, please help me!

Xiao Qiao strives to become stronger: Magician! You're the best!

Geese don't eat grass: [Image of Wang Bu Liu Xing riding a broom and running away.jpg]

Xiao Qiao needs to work harder to become stronger: I was wrong, Captain Wang!

Xiao Qiao strives to become stronger: I, a devout woman, am willing to exchange ten years of single life for three autographed photos from you.

Geese don't eat grass: That's not necessarily true.

Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: How can I give it to you?

Xiao Qiao wants to become stronger: Send it to me! The address is XXXXX, City B.

Ebushicao: Received.