cold winter
They went to a small hot pot restaurant in an old western-style house, which was right on the side of the road. Jiang Gao booked a private room for two. The environment there was very quiet, and the decoration style was retro and elegant.
The round table was spacious, but they still sat close to each other. In fact, as early as a month ago, they had already taken to sitting side by side, even at the square table facing each other. They would always pick up food for each other, and Lin Yueqin would naturally transfer whatever she didn't like or couldn't finish from her own bowl to Jiang Gao's.
When they were still relatively new, Jiang Gao always ate very little, and then he would quietly wait for her. But later, she discovered that he actually had a big appetite, so Lin Yueqin would often finish eating first and then wait for him.
The advantage of the two of them sitting together was that she would always lean on him and play with her phone while waiting for him to eat. At this time, Jiang Gao would always feed her some small fruit after the meal.
They ordered the signature matsutake clear soup pot, and the milky white thick soup was still bubbling in the pot.
They no longer blush or feel their hearts beating fast when their arms occasionally rub against each other or their fingers touch inadvertently. They are already used to such intimacy.
It was autumn, and the two of them were so close they could feel each other's warmth. The pot was still steaming, and the delicious bone broth warmed their stomachs as they drank it. They chatted naturally, their hearts filled with the tranquility of the moment.
After dinner, the night was already very late and quieter, and the moon seemed to be brighter at this moment.
Jiang Gao sent Lin Yueqin downstairs to the hotel and went back to the club to pack up his things.
Before leaving, they hugged each other as usual, as if they were back a few months ago when she was downstairs.
But at that time they were still very shy and cautious.
Now, their hug has become a routine. A glance is enough to understand each other, or they just extend their hands, knowing that the other party will always hug back.
Autumn’s embrace is also very reassuring.
When they were in a passionate hug, they pried open her lips and started kissing her.
Just now, after drinking the mouthwash, the two of them ate a bowl of mango sago together.
At this moment, there is still a hint of mango and tangerine peel lingering in the mouth.
A light sweet and sour aroma and the fragrance of fruit fill the air...
The next day they flew to Shanghai together.
Lin Yueqin sat by the window. Usually she liked to turn her body to the side, open the small door, look at the blue sky and white clouds, or take a rest and sleep.
But this time, he was beside her, and his familiar breath enveloped her.
Their fingers were intertwined, and she leaned towards him, resting on his shoulder. Later, Jiang Gao also felt sleepy, so he naturally leaned to the left, gently, with his cheek touching her hair.
The occasional small talk while eating the airplane meal, the affectionate gazes as we were about to land, the companionship of the two on the corridor bridge...
This time, there is no need to rush, this time, there is familiar company.
Lin Yueqin thought that they must travel together if they had the chance.
They took a taxi home together.
When the door was opened, there was Gray who had been waiting for a long time. At first, he was only close to Lin Yueqin, like an awkward child. Later, under the temptation of Jiang Gao's canned food, they reconciled.
Familiar smell, familiar scene, she changed his bed sheets, and the clothes he left behind a few months ago had been neatly folded and placed in the closet.
This time, they met again after a long separation, and they were no longer shy, tentative, and cautious as before.
Now, they only have tenderness, attachment and stickiness.
Lin Yueqin sometimes still works until very late, but there is a light that is on for her.
Just enjoy the present moment, they all cherish the time they spend together.
It is a physiological liking, but more importantly, a psychological liking.
Kiss, hug, sweet talk, dinner, games...
As long as they are together, it is enough to heal life,
Love will only grow stronger,
Because time is precious, we feel that it flies.
Before parting, she said, "Moon, I will always believe in you. Keep up the good work in the new season!"
Jiang Gao held her lips and nodded.
…
Soon, the noise of the arena swept over again.
After the Challenger Cup ended, they only rested for about a week before starting to actively prepare for the World Champions Cup, which is the competition with the highest prize money and the most honors in the year, and of course it is extremely valuable.
After the failure of the World Championship, everyone from fans to players, even operations and team owners, held their breath and said, "We must win the World Championship."
This time, we will definitely take back everything that belongs to us.
In the spotlight,
The World Championship is not just for Chinese teams, but also for foreign teams from all over the world. Of course, the impact of the game is limited, and the KPL Chinese region is still a huge lead in this regard.
As the double champion team of spring and summer, FD entered the main competition directly without going through the qualifiers.
At the beginning of the game, when playing against the wildcard team, there was no doubt that they achieved a crushing victory.
The pace of the World Championship is very fast. After the top eight teams are decided, there is only one week left for subsequent competitions.
Two games a day, the loser is eliminated.
Among these eight teams, all are familiar teams from the Chinese region.
FD's match was on the second day, and they eventually won by a score of 4 to 3, advancing to the semi-finals.
Because they did not participate in the qualifiers and had previously competed against foreign teams, even after the defeat in the Challenger Cup, netizens' evaluation of their strength still remained at that summer.
"FD is the favorite to win the World Championship..."
With these titles, their achievements seem unsatisfactory.
Before I had time to worry, the next game came along.
However, we lost the first game.
Lost the second game again.
Such a familiar feeling.
…
The score came to one to three.
If FD loses one more game, its journey to the World Championship this year will end.
…
"FD chose Jialuo in this game. Looks like it's going to drag the game into the late game..."
…
"FD is at a huge disadvantage right now. Can they drag it to the late game?"
…
"Moon survived! Thanks to his teammates' protection and his own flexible flash, he's still alive! Use Sun Chaser! Start the damage!"
"In this case, FD has already dragged it to the later stages and is now capable of fighting!"
…
"Moon fought to the end! His damage is very high now!"
…
"Let's congratulate FD! They won the game and the score is 3-2!"
"Is there a chance for a peak showdown tonight? Is it coming?"
The commentators and the commentary booth were all building up momentum for the upcoming climactic showdown.
The fans in the audience were also very nervous. Most of them hoped to see the peak showdown, because only if they won the next game would they have the opportunity to participate in the exciting peak game.
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"Moon picked Sun Shangxiang. FD needs to protect him in this game and wait for him to develop in the late game. The chances of winning are still very good!"
…
"Ten minutes in, should FD choose to join the team fight? But the current hero strength is still a little insufficient!"
"Copper went to cut the shooter! There were crowds everywhere! He sent himself into the crowd!" Teacher Gucci's poisonous mouth performed steadily.
The audience in the audience held their breath and prayed for them.
On the screen, you can see the FD players rushing to cut off the opponent's shooters one by one.
Then one by one they were hurried back to the spring.
"Is Calabash Brothers going to save his grandfather?" The fans in the audience couldn't help but sneer.
"Moon is the only one left in FD! Sun Shangxiang rolls backwards!"
"Five people chasing one person! What a desperate figure!"
The outcome is decided.
Some audience members in the audience have closed their eyes, and fans in front of the live broadcast room have also closed their tablets.
At this moment, all the enemy heroes were present. Jiang Gao's fingers were tapping the screen quickly and mechanically, as if they could create sparks. Although Sun Shangxiang tried her best to clear the line,
At the moment when copper was resurrected,
Crystal explodes.
In an instant, victory and cheers belonged to the other team.
How can e-sports have both?
A feeling of powerlessness filled my chest, making it hard to breathe. Had they really reached this point? Should this really be the end?
Tears and disappointment mixed together, and while they were very disappointed with their children, they also cheered them on with their tearing voices as they turned and left the stage.
This concludes FD's competition for this year.
They ended their journey to the World Championship with a semi-final finish.
After the scorching summer comes the bitterly cold winter.
The severe cold came so quickly that it caught people off guard.
At the beginning of the season, we were full of fighting spirit and hope, but the reality was different from what we imagined. How can life be smooth sailing?
Enthusiastic teenagers are experiencing the snow day.
It was sudden, and the snowstorm after such a brilliant summer was particularly long-lasting.
It's December now, and they say this winter is exceptionally cold.
Because expectations are too high, disappointment overflows, again and again.
Reaching the semi-finals is actually a very good result, but neither the fans nor they can accept it.
Because they won two championships in a row this year, because they were too dazzling this year.
From the very beginning, you stand too high, so even if you are at the top of a mountain, you will complain that it is too low.
It was too short, their passion was too short.
If a team's performance is good enough, the fans will be very harmonious. In the past, everyone in the comment section was always positive and optimistic, sending blessings and aspirations. However, when the performance is not good, the comments section will be particularly negative, and the fans will no longer be harmonious, and there will be a lot of hostility:
"Transfer Meeting"
"Moon tried his best (speechless)"
"If the others don't want to bother, could you please notify Shesuke?"
"Shefu is so good, why doesn't he win the game?"
"The club should buy players quickly during the transfer period."
"When will Changyan come back?"
"What if you treat Moon as a Japanese?"
…
The club has also been in a low mood, and they are overwhelmed by a depressed mood.
This time, their vacation time is the earliest in the league. They have been cooperating for a long time in advance and have been playing well in training games.
Can't find the reason, no solution.
Is the string too tight?
Two defeats broke the long-standing balance.
Not only did they disappoint the fans, but they also disappointed their own expectations, and both the fans and the team members felt bad.
"Now that things have come to this, you shouldn't dwell on your sorrow any longer. Try to adjust yourself." Coach Zhong Hao comforted them.
Seeing their heavy expressions, Zhong Hao gently patted one member on the back and said, "It's okay. The top four are pretty impressive. Don't overthink it. You've worked hard this year. Let's get ready for the New Year!"
"It's okay, it's okay."
"Yeah." Although they said that, several people still went upstairs in silence.
To enjoy honor and cheers, but also to experience failure and disappointment,
The novel always ends with victory. Words can freeze the beauty and passion of that moment forever.
They have all stood on the highest podium and felt the glory of being the protagonist.
But reality is not a novel. Victory cannot be preserved forever. There is no deserved victory, and no unchanging summit.
Reaching the peak and then experiencing the trough is the crucible that tempers their true growth.
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