How Could I Possibly Like Him?

When Jing, an esports legend, died on the day he won the championship, his only regret was not seeing his rival Lu Zhiye cry tears of agony after finding out Jing was the champion.

Unexpectedly, he opened his eyes again to find himself a desperate, suicidal youth trainee. And this trainee was even in the same club as Lu Zhiye. Wasn't this his chance?

Without Jing in the esports scene, everyone was certain Lu Zhiye would reach the top and win the championship. The entire base was filled with Lu Zhiye's fangirls and fanboys, and Jing's ears were constantly bombarded with praise for Lu Zhiye.

Looking at the high-definition posters of Lu Zhiye on the wall and the Q-version Lu Zhiye figurine on the bedside table, Jing swore he would make this man recall the terror of always being second place.

Until one day, Jing stumbled into Lu Zhiye's room and found a pile of exquisite boxes. Keyboards, mice, mousepads, headphones, even team uniforms and backpacks. Without exception, all were printed with his ID—EVG-Zeit.

These were all things he had used, things that should have been with his personal effects. Yet now they were in Lu Zhiye's closet, meticulously stored and seemingly cherished beyond measure. Jing: ?

This is not a traditional esports novel; it focuses mainly on the romantic storyline, with not much esports content. The game is Apex + author's modifications, please don't take it too seriously.