Chapter 65
Chapter Sixty-Five
When Xie Wei and Xu Ziyan arrived at the training room, they were just in time for the scheduled assembly.
Yu Guangzhou glanced at them but didn't say anything. Jiang Yuxin, on the other hand, stood up abruptly and said angrily, "I've already investigated yesterday's interview. The organizers clearly stated that they didn't arrange any questions about the contestants' privacy. That 'love life' thing was all something that the host made up on his own."
Xie Wei was not surprised by the result at all. He asked, "What should we do with the host?"
As the manager of TWG, Jiang Yuxin had seen many people trying to get close to Xie Wei through this kind of opportunity. Upon hearing this, he said without hesitation, "Resign."
This was expected.
Xie Wei nodded.
Having eliminated the external enemy, Jiang Yuxin then began to criticize Xie Wei, the internal cause: "I know you were unhappy when you were asked that question, but you can't just tell the truth! Do you know what a mess the internet is in now? Public relations can't even be done! Your fans are practically needing nitroglycerin!"
Xie Wei didn't seem to care much: "Okay, I'll do a live stream later."
Seeing his reaction, Jiang Yuxin had nothing more to say.
In the end, Xie Wei doesn't really rely on esports for a living. His family is a top-tier wealthy family. If you really think about it, the entire TWG is his, and he's also his boss!
The boss was capricious, and no matter how much Jiang Yuxin pleaded, it was to no avail; he had no choice but to give up.
While feeling resentful, he couldn't help but think to himself: "He was so slow to understand things for years, but now that he does, he's really serious. I heard he's already met the parents, so it was only a matter of time before he got to this point..."
Anyway, I'll have to put in the effort sooner or later, so it's better sooner than later.
So I consoled myself and went back to my public relations work.
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In the evening, the training matches ended, and the results of YNG's match against UNC were also announced. YNG ultimately won with a 3-1 lead, securing the second ticket to the finals.
In other words, the final match is confirmed to be TWG vs. YNG.
Having reached this point, both teams have not only secured the playoff championship and runner-up positions, but have also qualified for the Mid-Season Invitational. However, it's clear that both TWG and YNG share the same goal—the championship.
After seeing the results, Xu Ziyan also sent Bai Ke a congratulatory text message.
Bai Ke was probably looking at her phone at the same time, and replied instantly.
[KK: Are you free tonight?]
[KK: Let's go out for a meal.]
Xu Ziyan was taken aback.
He remembered that after the match yesterday, Bai Chen had personally said that he wanted to have dinner with Bai Ke to celebrate the victory.
Logically speaking, since Bai Ke won the game today, she should reciprocate by being with Bai Chen.
But contrary to his usual behavior, he invited me.
Xu Ziyan had a gut feeling that something was wrong, and it was something that was best discussed face-to-face. So he didn't ask for details in the chat box, but simply replied, "Okay, you choose the place."
As early spring approaches, the biting chill of winter is gradually fading. With the city lights just coming on, the streets of City A are as bustling and vibrant as ever. The streetlights cast a gentle, warm glow amidst the flashing neon lights and the constant flow of traffic.
Having learned from her previous experience, Xu Ziyan made a point of wearing a mask and frameless glasses this time when she went out.
The location Bai Ke gave was a very famous private restaurant. Xu Ziyan gave Bai Ke's name at the front desk, and soon a waiter came to lead him into the private room.
When Xu Ziyan pushed open the door, Bai Ke had already ordered the food and was half-reclining in her chair, listlessly scrolling through her phone. Xu Ziyan took off her coat and hung it on the rack next to her, and laughed, "You won the game, why do you still look so sullen?"
“Ice,” Bai Ke looked up, “you’ve come.”
He pushed the menu on the table toward Xu Ziyan: "I'm so happy! Here, I just ordered a few things. See what you want to eat and have him order more. I'm treating today because I'm happy."
Xu Ziyan sat down next to him without looking at the menu: "Just say it, what's up?"
Bai Ke glanced at him, put down her phone, scratched her hair in apparent frustration, and sighed, "...Let's eat first."
Since it has to be brought up anyway, there's no rush. Xu Ziyan said, "Okay, let's eat first."
Then he picked up the menu and added two main dishes.
The food at this restaurant was indeed delicious, and Xu Ziyan was quite hungry, so he ate his fill without any hesitation.
After he finished eating, Bai Ke asked quietly from the side, "Are you full?"
Xu Ziyan put down her chopsticks: "I'm full."
Bai Ke asked, "Is it delicious?"
Xu Ziyan said, "It's quite delicious."
"Oh," Bai Ke said, "I confessed my feelings to my brother."
Xu Ziyan had just picked up her water glass and taken a sip when she heard this and almost choked.
A very ominous and painful sense of déjà vu arose in his mind—
Lately, whenever someone says this to him, the next thing they usually say is...
He rejected me.
Xu Ziyan wiped his mouth and thought to himself: Sure enough.
Bai Ke had sharp eyes. Seeing his expression, she narrowed her eyes and curled her lips into a smile: "You're not thinking that it really is true?"
Xu Ziyan chuckled twice.
"It's okay, I think so too." Bai Ke laughed self-deprecatingly. "I know it's impossible, and Bai Chen will never accept my confession."
Xu Ziyan suddenly became curious and asked, "Has Bai Chen had any other partners before?"
Bai Ke said, "Yes, but..." He smiled, "but they were all Omegas."
Xu Ziyan was speechless.
Bai Ke said, "But I didn't ask you to come here today to spew dirty water. One reason is that I really wanted to have a meal with you and chat. The other reason is... could you please take something to Bai Chen for me? He blocked me, so I can't contact him."
Xu Ziyan was shocked. It was hard to imagine that Bai Chen would use blocking as a way to deal with Bai Ke's confession. It wasn't a matter of being decisive or not; this behavior seemed more like refusing to deal with it and running away.
He said, "Okay, what is it?"
Bai Ke took out a small box from the backpack next to her, opened it, and inside was a watch.
The watch has a stylish and elegant design, with the dial studded with small diamonds, making it clear that it is quite expensive.
Bai Ke said, "It's a birthday present. Bai Chen's birthday is in two days, so please tell him happy birthday for me."
Xu Ziyan looked at the watch, paused for a moment, and said, "Maybe we should just forget about it."
Bai Ke was taken aback: "What?"
Xu Ziyan said, "You should hand this to him yourself."
Bai Ke frowned in annoyance: "Didn't I tell you? He's ignoring me..."
"Our two teams will definitely meet in the finals the day after tomorrow," Xu Ziyan said. "I'll help you find an opportunity to meet him then."
He paused for a moment, then said, "It's better if you give him the birthday present yourself."
Bai Ke asked, "What if he still refuses to see me?"
Xu Ziyan said, "Then... why don't you try harder? If you like him, as long as you don't cause him any trouble, it's your freedom to pursue him however you want. I will try my best to help you."
Moreover, Bai Chen's passive approach doesn't seem like he dislikes Bai Ke at all.
Bai Ke looked at him for a while, then suddenly said, "What if it were you and Xie Shen?"
"If Xie Shen so decisively rejected you and even blocked you, what would you choose?"
Xu Ziyan was stunned, then lowered his head and smiled.
“At first, I didn’t intend to convey my feelings,” he said calmly. “If it were me, even if he rejected me and distanced himself from me, I would still stand by his side in another way.”
If that accident hadn't happened, if Xie Wei hadn't fallen for him, Xu Ziyan would have worked hard to improve himself, to protect, assist, and support him as a teammate and as a medic.
Bai Ke was silent for a while: "To be honest, when I first found out that you and Xie Shen were together, I was quite jealous of you."
Xu Ziyan was stunned for a moment.
Bai Ke smiled and said, "But now, I understand a little bit why he chose you."
He closed the box and put his backpack away: "Then I'll have to trouble you for help the day after tomorrow." He had clearly decided to see Bai Chen again.
Xu Ziyan said, "Okay."
Stepping out of the restaurant, the night was deep and dark. The streets were much quieter. Not far away, a group of drunk people were staggering out, supporting each other. One of them leaned against a tree and vomited. After he finished, he started singing loudly.
Bai Ke stared at them intently, seemingly lost in thought.
Xu Ziyan lowered his head to reply to Xie Wei's message, then looked up and saw that Bai Ke's taxi had arrived, so he turned his head to call him.
Bai Ke snapped out of her daze and gave a soft "hmm".
He opened the car door, turned around, and said, "The next time we meet will be on the racetrack."
Xu Ziyan smiled and said, "I won't hold back."
Bai Ke smiled, her lips curving upwards.
He bent down and got into the car, waved to the young man outside, and then gave the driver the address.
Looking at the street scene rushing past the car window, Bai Ke pursed her lips, but ultimately didn't say the words that were swirling in her heart.
He was genuinely envious and jealous of Xu Ziyan.
I wish I were an Omega instead of a Beta.
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After Bai Ke left, Xu Ziyan waited by the roadside for only a few minutes before Xie Wei arrived in his car.
He got into the passenger seat, and Xie Wei reached out and touched his face: "Have you been waiting long?"
Xu Ziyan said, "No, I just came out."
Xie Wei asked, "What did KK want to talk to you about?"
Xu Ziyan looked at the man in front of him, recalling the question Bai Ke had asked him earlier, and smiled: "It's nothing."
Xie Wei ruffled his hair and started the car.
Xu Ziyan gazed at the streetlights and couldn't help but recall the moment he made up his mind to pursue a professional gaming career.
At that time, he was deeply confused and directionless, feeling as if he were stuck in a quagmire. Coincidentally, he happened to meet Xie Wei in a ranked game that day, and the two were teammates.
Xie Wei was probably streaming, so Xu Ziyan turned on his microphone and communicated with him several times. Xu Ziyan's palms were sweating nervously as he gripped the mouse, but he tried to remain calm as he replied to Xie Wei's words and gave him location information. In the end, the two cooperated and won.
After the game ended, Xu Ziyan looked at the screen and thought: If only I could always be teammates with Xie Wei.
A seed was planted in the soil, and today it has finally blossomed and borne fruit.
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