45. The Puppy's Confession
Just now--?
If it weren't for the fact that Shen Ju's ears were so red they were practically bleeding, Lin Jiang would have thought he was hallucinating.
He's incredibly bold!
How dare he confess his love in front of the entire nation?
Lin Jiang's heart was pounding, fearing that others would notice something was wrong. Fortunately, his teammates hugged him one after another, and no one noticed anything amiss.
Even if some sharp-eyed viewers noticed: it seems quite normal for teammates to hug each other?
Only Shenju's fans disagree—
[That's normal.]
This is absolutely not normal!
[His ambitions are obvious to everyone!]
[Have you ever seen that idiot Shen Gou hug anyone?]
[I'm disgusted by Shen Ju's behavior; he actually dared to date Lin Jiang!]
[Damn it, this dog got off easy.]
These strange comments were quickly drowned out, and everyone's attention was focused on today's OT.
They were particularly curious about how Lin Jiang had brought OT to such a high level. They couldn't wait to find out about this amazing connection.
Some viewers only watch the finals and can't even tell the teams apart. Their first reaction to OT was: What kind of amateur team is this?
Then OT won a game: This amateur team is not bad, they actually managed to take a game from TG.
Then OT won two games: Damn, where did this amateur team come from, daring to mess with my TG?
OT won the match in the end: This team is so wild... so incredibly wild, how can they be so amazing...
In esports competitions, no one remembers the second place winner; only the first place winner deserves to be remembered.
At the moment of victory, all the teams in the LPL will bow down to them.
They no longer need to prove themselves, nor do they need fans to defend them, because the championship is the best weapon against all rumors and gossip.
From this day forward, their names will forever be etched in the annals of history.
OT is no longer unknown.
The entire OT team, who won the championship, was interviewed. The host on stage was beaming and asked a lot of questions on behalf of netizens.
Three of the questions are particularly classic.
The first question is, why did Lin Jiang choose to go to OT at that time?
The host never explicitly mentioned KUG, but in reality, every word he uttered was related to KUG, which amused the audience in the audience and made viewers in front of their screens anxiously concerned about the issue.
Lin Jiang is not the type to kick someone when they're down. He has never said a bad word about KUG since he left, and he is no exception on this occasion.
He picked up the microphone and said, "My old employer was good, but my new employer is even better."
With a single sentence, Lin Jiang not only spared KUG from the death penalty but also greatly elevated OT's status, leaving everyone in awe of his high emotional intelligence.
The second question is, did you encounter any difficulties when you first started working overtime?
This is also the question that netizens are most concerned about. Although Shen Ju was not named, viewers who have been surfing the internet for years know that this question refers to Shen Ju.
Lin Jiang glanced at Shen Ju beside him, who was also looking at him. Lin Jiang suddenly remembered what had happened on stage earlier, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and he remained silent for about six or seven seconds.
This silence is quite intriguing.
Some mischievous comments have already started flooding the screen.
[Lin Jiang: Should we give him face?]
[Lin Jiang: How can I describe this tactfully? I need an answer urgently.]
[Chen Ju: I'm absolutely panicking right now.]
During the pause, Shen Ju glanced at Lin Jiang briefly before quickly looking away.
This scene is absolutely hilarious.
It gives off the feeling of a pet dog, afraid of being criticized by its owner.
The host broke the ice by asking, "Is it hard to describe?"
Lin Jiang hummed in agreement, then tried to describe it: "There were indeed some disobedient ones in the team, but luckily I'm quite strict, and I managed to tame them in the end."
The OT team is full of obedient kids, so it's obvious who the disobedient one is.
Just thinking about how Shen Ju was tamed by Lin Jiang in the team, and how he was both resentful and had no choice but to obey, made everyone laugh so hard they couldn't stand up straight.
Old Mao shouted in the live stream: "I knew Lin Jiang would help me deal with Shen Ju! And it has to be my brother!"
What's even more amazing is that after Lin Jiang said that, everyone else in OT, including the coach, laughed, except for Shen Ju, who had a long face.
[Chen Ju: Guess why I'm not laughing?]
[Haha, what's wrong with you? Are you just naturally averse to smiling?]
[Haha, even Shen Gou's underwear has been exposed.]
The third question, and the one everyone is most concerned about: What kind of efforts has OT made behind the scenes to get to where it is today?
When these things were mentioned, Lin Jiang immediately became serious, and the first thing he mentioned was Shen Ju's hand injury.
After he revealed it, everyone realized how hard Shenju had worked behind the scenes, how many times he had trained tirelessly for this match, which led to Nila's outstanding performance in all three games.
Then there's Song Zhixu, who progresses in a very ruthless way. He puts in twelve times the effort to learn anything that benefits him.
The series of data he posted on Weibo were not anything strange; they were simply the results of every single game he played against Lin Jiang, day and night.
There's also A Deng, Zhou Wen, and even the coach.
They never questioned Lin Jiang's plans and always completed them with the utmost enthusiasm.
It is this network of trust that has supported one team battle after another today.
Lin Jiang said, "I have won many championships, so this time, I really want to give the championship to a few people."
The audience was moved to tears, but what hurt them even more was that Lin Jiang kept quiet about his efforts and hand injury, focusing solely on bringing his teammates into the public eye.
In the world of esports, skill is key, but being seen by others is equally important.
By the end, Lin Jiang's forehead was covered in sweat; he was exhausted from the match, and his face was visibly pale.
He proactively handed the microphone to the next teammate, giving them more opportunities to shine.
[Waaaaah, did anyone notice? My hand holding the microphone was shaking!]
[When the host first handed him the microphone, he almost didn't react.]
[Playing five games at this age is very taxing.]
He seemed very tired; his voice was unsteady.
[I'm so tired, yet I still have to memorize for every teammate. I'm so frustrated I could cry.]
Finally, considering the contestant's condition, the host shortened the questions and ended the interview early.
Back in the lounge, all the staff gave them a warm round of applause.
Li Qian, who was leading the way, said nothing more; everything was conveyed through their embrace.
Although Lin Jiang was very tired, he was genuinely happy. He gave each of the staff members who came to congratulate him a hug and thanked them for their contributions to the team.
After winning the game at OT, countless reporters contacted them for interviews, and resources were offered to them. Duren was so busy that he handed the task over to Ryan and the others to handle first.
Ryan was just an intern with no experience, and Fang Luxing didn't know much about these things either, so he suggested that everyone go back first.
Lin Jiang could foresee how explosive the scene would be. Not only the audience inside and outside the venue, but also the reporters taking pictures would crowd the intersection.
“Brother Qian,” Lin Jiang stepped forward, “you take them back first, I’ll go through the staff entrance with Shen Ju, I’ll take him to the hospital first.”
Li Qian gave an "OK" sign, indicating that there was no problem.
Lin Jiang was quite at ease leaving things to him. He grabbed Chen Ju, who was halfway through packing, and said, "Give the backpack to Ryan, and come with me."
Before Shen Ju could react, Lin Jiang put a borrowed work uniform on him and led him away through the employee entrance, accompanied by staff.
Looking at Lin Jiang walking ahead, Shen Ju felt a surge of courage and tentatively grasped Lin Jiang's wrist.
Lin Jiang paused noticeably, but he did not refuse.
Sensing that he didn't reject him, Shen Ju couldn't contain his excitement. In that short distance, he had already thought of countless possibilities.
Could Lin Jiang... also have some feelings for me?
After walking off the field and returning his work clothes, Lin Jiang looked around to make sure no one was there, then quickly pulled Chen Ju behind a tree trunk and used a GG sign to block him from view.
Caught off guard, Shen Ju was pinned against the wall. Looking at Lin Jiang, who was so close to him, his heart was pounding.
Isn't this development a little too fast?
"team leader……"
"Shh!"
He pinned Shen Ju against the wall, and seeing that no one was around, he solemnly told him, "Shen Ju, I don't know what you're thinking, but I have to tell you clearly, there's no future for us. I have no intention of dating right now, and you'd better not have either. Don't waste your time on me; it won't lead anywhere, understand?"
Shen Ju was stunned for a moment.
He had considered this outcome, but he didn't expect Lin Jiang to be so direct.
He opened his mouth slightly, but before he could speak, Lin Jiang poured cold water on him again: "You're still young, you can't distinguish what 'like' means, and you can't be responsible for your future. There will only be one relationship between us: teammates. I'll pretend what happened on stage just now didn't happen. Don't tell anyone when you come down, okay? Did you hear me? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Why……
Why use such a gentle voice to say such cruel things?
Shen Ju lowered his head sadly, gently resting his head on Lin Jiang's shoulder, his breathing becoming increasingly labored. "Lin Jiang... I really like you... Let's try it together?"
He was surrounded by monsters, who were staring at him menacingly, as if they would pounce on him and tear him to pieces without mercy the moment he was abandoned.
Shen Ju gripped Lin Jiang's clothes tightly, truly terrified he would leave. "I don't know what kind of person you like, but I can become that kind of person..."
The boy's emotions were too intense, like the scorching sun, and Lin Jiang was afraid of being hurt by them.
He had experienced a failed relationship, and the feeling was so terrible that he never wanted to think about it again.
Lin Jiang will not give himself a second chance to be hurt, not even if the person is Shen Ju.
He gently placed his hand on Shen Ju's shoulder and patted his cold neck, thinking that he did have a slight liking for Shen Ju, but this liking was not enough for him to cross that line.
"I'd rather be your teammate than a lover. Shenju, forget all this. I'll still treat you the same as before, or even better."
Shen Ju slowly opened his eyes, breathing slightly.
The monsters around them miraculously disappeared. Lin Jiang was so gentle; even if you didn't accept it, his gentleness left you speechless.
Actually, this is already very good, isn't it?
Shen Ju lowered his deep eyes, slowly took Lin Jiang's wrist, and kissed it deeply.
"Will the captain really treat me the same way as before?"
"Definitely."
Lin Jiang didn't stop him from overstepping his bounds. He patted his head and waited for him to calm down before patting his shoulder. "Let's go, I'll take you to the hospital."
Even late at night, the hospital is still bustling with people, coming and going, enacting the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death.
Lin Jiang and Shen Ju sat on the corridor, waiting to pick up the film.
Both of them were quiet. Shen Ju kept his head down, wanting to talk to him but not knowing what to say.
He had just opened his mouth when Lin Jiang spoke up as well: "You..."
Shen Ju looked up at him, his eyes shining.
Lin Jiang hesitated, a little embarrassed, unsure where to put his raised hand, so he simply placed it on the chair. "You played very well today."
Shen Ju suddenly said, "The captain should put his hand on my head."
Lin Jiang: "Hmm?"
Then, like a little puppy that no one loves, Shenju took his hand and placed it on her head, looking down and feeling lonely as she received his comfort.
"Didn't the captain say he'd treat me the same way as before? You used to put your hand on my head to encourage me..."
Even Lin Jiang, who considered himself knowledgeable and experienced, was somewhat bewildered by the situation.
Although it was the same action, this time an ambiguous atmosphere was brewing, and her fingers became soft and weak.
Although he tried his best to act the same as before, he felt somewhat uncomfortable after that relationship.
With a slight movement of his fingers, Lin Jiang felt how soft Shen Ju's hair was; it felt like touching a puppy. Lin Jiang had to restrain himself to stop touching it.
The patient next to them was called inside.
Lin Jiang coughed and took the opportunity to withdraw his hand. "Let me ask Li Qian and the others if they've gone back yet."
He turned on his phone and found it was out of battery.
Shen Ju handed him his phone, and Lin Jiang opened WeChat, intending to contact Li Qian, when he suddenly realized...
Shen Ju, who usually mutes even group messages, actually pinned his WeChat account to the top.
It's worth noting that although Lin Jiang has been in the team for two months, he has only sent a handful of messages to Shen Ju. Is it really necessary to pin this to the top?
He froze, Shen Ju glanced down at him, then calmly took the phone, flipped to Li Qian's page, and handed it to him again.
Based on the principle that "if he's not embarrassed, I'm not embarrassed," Lin Jiang called Li Qian and stood at the door to keep his distance from Shen Ju as much as possible.
"Hello?"
"I am Lin Jiang."
"Why are you using Shenju's account to call me?"
"My phone died." Lin Jiang glanced nervously inside. "Um, have you all gone back?"
"Um."
"Is everything safe?"
"What's there to be safe about? It's not like we're a commando unit."
"Yes, as long as it's safe."
"That's it? Should I hang up?"
"Wait a minute." Lin Jiang glanced inside again, then started stirring things up: "Um, did you review the match? Do you have any thoughts to discuss?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end, then someone suddenly asked him, "Are you in trouble?"
"What trouble could I possibly get into?"
"Then I'll hang up."
"Wait a minute." Lin Jiang called out to him again, rubbing his forehead. "Can't I talk to you about the competition if I have nothing else to do?"
"The Summer Split is over, why are you still going to go over the games with me?" Li Qian began to suspect, "Are you in some kind of trouble? Why are you making conversation? Tell me what's wrong."
Lin Jiang took a deep breath, but quickly deflated, "I'm fine, you can hang up."
After Li Qian hung up the phone, Lin Jiang scrolled through his contact list, thinking of calling Song Zhixu, when Chen Ju's voice suddenly came from behind him: "Captain, don't you want to stay with me?"
Lin Jiang was so startled he almost dropped his phone. "How could this be?"
Suddenly, Shen Ju leaned his head against his back. "Captain, since we can't go back anyway, why don't we give it a try? What if you like me too?"
Lin Jiang had thought about it, but...
He remained hesitant and dared not take that step.
Shen Ju's family background is too similar to He Gu's; they both have impressive assets and backgrounds, which are advantages for them but disadvantages for Lin Jiang.
Knowing the outcome, he didn't have the courage to continue the relationship.
Moreover, he didn't want things to turn out like before, where good friends ended up as enemies who would never see each other again.
Shen Ju's hand suddenly reached out from behind and gently hugged him.
He spoke in a very dependent posture and tone: "Captain, I know what you're afraid of. Don't worry, none of what you're worried about will happen. I'm a good-for-nothing in my family. I have two very capable older brothers waiting to inherit the family fortune. My parents don't count on me. I'm practically dead in that family..."
"Captain, it won't be like before. Let's give it a try."
After he finished speaking, she hugged him tightly with some affection, burying her face in his shoulder and waiting for his answer.
Lin Jiang found himself starting to hesitate.
There's no denying that Shen Ju is attractive to him, but he's unsure whether that attraction will last or if it's the right thing to do.
He hesitated and tried to pry open his hand, but couldn't.
Shen Ju pressed close behind him and asked in a muffled voice, "What does the captain want?"
What does he want? He wants a lot.
Lin Jiang smiled wryly, "Shen Ju, I'm not planning on making any more mistakes. You haven't been through this, but I'm different. Right now, I just want to find someone I can spend my life with. If I'm not ready to get married, I don't think I'll start a second relationship..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Ju hugged him even tighter. "Captain, I can get married. I really didn't do this on a whim. I've liked you for a long time. I fell in love with you the first time I saw you two years ago."
Two years ago?
Lin Jiang recalled the scene at that time and felt dizzy.
"You, back then?"
Chen Ju's ears turned slightly red. "I haven't told anyone that I liked you the first time I saw you. I was actually really happy that you joined our team. It wasn't that I didn't attend your welcome ceremony that day on purpose; I just didn't know how to face you. Giving you my room was also voluntary; no one forced me..."
He wasn't used to having other people in the room, the whirring sound of the cheap air conditioner, or the overly dry air, so much so that he often suffered from insomnia after moving into Song Zhixu's room.
He never complained, so no one knew that he had actually given the room to Lin Jiang on purpose.
He actually wanted Lin Jiang to stay.
He just couldn't express himself as passionately as Song Zhixu.
So he was always afraid that Lin Jiang would miss out on his affections. After learning about Lin Jiang's true sexual orientation, he could no longer suppress his emotions.
Chen Ju buried his face in his shoulder, his eyes slightly dark. "I liked you so much back then, and after spending some time together, I liked you even more. I've never liked anyone else before, so I know very well that this isn't just a passing impulse, nor do I need you to give me an answer. I just want you to know how I feel, even if the captain still rejects me in the end, it's okay."
He gently held Lin Jiang's hand, his emotions too overwhelming to express.
Shen Ju knew very well that he liked Lin Jiang even more than he claimed. He felt pain when he was separated from Lin Jiang, and those monsters would devour him completely.
But it doesn't matter, as long as I can stay by Lin Jiang's side.
To be honest, Lin Jiang was a tiny bit tempted, especially when Shen Ju beckoned him with his little finger; that impulse became even more pronounced.
He coughed awkwardly, turned to face Shen Ju, and looked into his sincere and straightforward eyes, as well as his unashamed blushing ears, and his heart was slightly touched again.
The love of youth is truly wonderful; it makes one want to cherish it.
Lin Jiang didn't refuse directly, but carefully considered his words: "Let's focus on the competition first. If you still think this way after the World Championship, I can consider it."
This statement is tantamount to making a dead branch sprout new, beautiful buds.
Shen Ju struggled to control his emotions, took Lin Jiang's wrist, and forcefully kissed him, "Okay."
The nurse inside called out a number, and Lin Jiang went in to get the films. He then went back to Dr. Cen's clinic and asked him to take a look.
Lin Jiang's hand was just suddenly overworked and he'll be fine after a few days of rest, but Chen Ju's injury is a bit more serious.
Dr. Cen frowned deeply. "Young man, if you don't take care of yourself at such a young age, you'll regret it when you're older. Your hands are already the size of a 26-year-old's. If this continues, you might not even be able to play professionally anymore..."
Lin Jiang's heart tightened. "Why is it so serious?"
"God has blessed him with a professional career, but He will surely take away something else. The more talented a player is, the more likely he is to make mistakes in his skills, which is unavoidable."
With exceptional talent and extreme training, Shen Ju indeed reached a height that many people dream of, but this came with a burden that the human body could not withstand...
But he's so young, he shouldn't be like this.
Lin Jiang's heart suddenly ached.
"Then how should it be treated?"
"My suggestion is to stop training for two months and try conservative treatment. If it gets worse later and becomes unbearable, surgery may be necessary."
Even if he recovers completely after surgery, he will never be able to train like a normal professional athlete again.
Furthermore, what about the risks of the surgery?
What should you do after failing?
An athlete would not choose surgery unless absolutely necessary, unless they have truly reached a dead end.
And Shen Ju is only 19 years old.
Lin Jiang felt dizzy as he watched the film.
He remembered that in his previous life, Shen Ju's hand hadn't deteriorated this quickly...
Lin Jiang turned to look at Shen Ju, but Shen Ju didn't dare to look him in the eye. He had indeed secretly increased his training volume during this period.
As they walked out of the hospital and onto the bustling street, Lin Jiang couldn't help but ask, "Did you hear what the doctor said? Stop the training."
For Shenju, who is about to participate in the World Championship, not having trained for two months is like a death warrant.
He didn't say anything and walked another half block.
Lin Jiang finally couldn't hold back any longer, "What are you thinking? Is training more important than your hands?"
Shen Ju looked at him and blurted out, "You're more important."
Lin Jiang was stunned, "You..."
Shen Ju turned his head away. He wasn't good at sweet talk; all he knew was, "The three championships are your dream, and you'll be very disappointed if you don't get them. I'll also be very disappointed if I can't win a championship with you; it's something that no amount of championships can make up for. Captain, let me train, just this once. I'll cooperate fully with the treatment after the competition..."
"And didn't the captain say that for professional players, dreams are more important than anything else?"
Lin Jiang couldn't describe his feelings. Shen Ju actually valued him as much as his dream? He had never really believed in Shen Ju's feelings for him, but at this moment he was absolutely certain.
The emotions came on so strongly that Lin Jiang was somewhat overwhelmed.
He walked another half block and asked him again, "Are you sure you won't regret it?"
Shen Ju immediately shook his head, "No regrets."
If he weren't afraid of scaring Lin Jiang, he would have been even more resolute.
Lin Jiang discovered that Shen Ju was similar to him in some ways, but very different in others.
"What if you really go ahead with the surgery, and what if it fails..."
"The captain will take care of me."
Lin Jiang wanted to say "raise a der," but before he could say it, he laughed in exasperation.
"I haven't even agreed to your request yet, and you're already taking advantage of the situation."
Shen Ju's ears turned slightly red. He walked beside Lin Jiang, feeling for the first time that he could be so close to him.
The atmosphere was relatively relaxed along the way. Although Lin Jiang did not agree with his point of view, he would not stop him. After all, once dreams are gone, people become like walking corpses.
The two walked half a block more when Lin Jiang suddenly asked him, "Are you really not important in your own home?"
"Well, it doesn't matter whether I'm there or not. Anyway, my dad will live longer if he can't see me, and I'm too lazy to go back and upset him."
Lin Jiang was well aware of the infuriating nature of the e-sports industry's "princelings," and said, "I suppose your two older brothers are both very talented."
"Yes, it's excellent, a level I can never reach in my entire life. I was unconvinced when I was a child, but I finally accepted it as an adult and calmly accepted the fact that I am a useless person."
Lin Jiang laughed. This was the first time he had ever shared his experiences with an outsider: "Actually, I'm the least capable person in my family."
"You saw it the other day too. My second sister is a well-known female celebrity. She's already very famous, but she still tries to transform herself and become someone at the top of the pyramid. My eldest brother is even more impressive. He's a Harvard graduate. Before he even graduated, he was already a partner in a listed company and is now a partner in seven groups."
"My parents are even more so; they both have double doctorates, one in research and development and the other in the internet industry."
"I'm probably the only one who's a failure in the family."
“Every time I go back, I’m at the bottom of the social ladder. I have to get their packages, documents, wash dishes, and mop the floor. I can’t complain. I also have to comfort their wounded hearts from time to time. I don’t go home much during my holidays anymore. Going back is more tiring than staying with the team.”
It turns out that Lin Jiang, who is so outstanding in everyone's eyes, also faces the predicament of being at the bottom of the family food chain.
Shen Ju opened his eyes wide, staring at him as if he were seeing him for the first time.
Lin Jiang was amused by his gaze and punched him on the head. "What are you doing? You already know two of my secrets. If you dare to tell anyone, I'll kill you."
Shen Ju dared not say it aloud. He just thought, "If I'm with you from now on, will I be responsible for all these things when we get home?"
Lin Jiang laughed in anger again, grabbing Shen Ju by the neck. "What are you thinking? I never agreed to that."
After saying that, Lin Jiang suddenly remembered something and laughed again.
He thought of Shen Ju, who was good for nothing but annoying people, and the scene where he ended up glaring at his second sister at his house.
Indeed, evil people need evil people to teach them a lesson.
Shen Ju also thought about their future, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.
It was still half an hour's drive from here to the base. Perhaps because the weather was nice, or perhaps because they were in good moods, neither of them mentioned taking a taxi.
They chatted casually as they strolled through the night, slowly unwinding from years of pent-up emotions.
Lin Jiang was quite tired when he arrived at the base.
Shen Ju also rested his chin on Lin Jiang's shoulder, and the two of them naturally waited for the elevator together.
Suddenly the elevator doors opened with a "ding," revealing two figures.
Shen Ju immediately pulled his head away like a spring, and Lin Jiang also awkwardly touched his head.
Next up were Ryan and Li Qian.
Ryan's eyes lit up as soon as he saw them, and he greeted them with a "Hi!" "Captain Lin, are your hands alright?"
Lin Jiang glanced at Chen Ju, "Hmm, not bad."
"What do you mean 'okay'?" Li Qian stepped forward and squeezed Lin Jiang's wrist, but couldn't figure it out. Then, he casually pulled out a cigarette. "Alright, go on up."
"Hmm. Are you going back?"
"Yes, I drove here and dropped Ryan off on the way."
"Okay, be careful."
“Team Leader Lin,” Ryan suddenly called out to him, as if he had something to tell him, “You go upstairs…”
"Alright, alright, let them handle their own affairs as young people." Li Qian pulled Ryan away, and Ryan's complaints could be heard from afar: "I'm young too, you know!"
Lin Jiang didn't feel too embarrassed at first, but once they entered the elevator and there were only two of them, the awkward atmosphere began to spread endlessly.
Lin Jiang could accurately detect Shen Ju's actions, even if Shen Ju did nothing but glance at him or make a slight movement.
I didn't realize it before, but now that I think about it, it seems like Shen Ju's eyes are always glued to him. He's not close to other people, but he always acts cute when he's alone with me.
As the elevator approached, Lin Jiang's palm was hooked again.
Lin Jiang picked it up awkwardly, "Um, you should still be careful in the team."
Shen Ju seemed to laugh and hummed in agreement.
After exiting the elevator, Lin Jiang realized what strange things he had said. What did he mean by "be careful in the team"? It made it sound like there was something between them.
As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, they heard Song Zhixu's loud voice. He could see Lin Jiang clearly even through two doors, and he shouted, "The captain is back! The captain is back! Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
As soon as Lin Jiang entered the training room, there was a sudden "bang" and he was sprayed with confetti.
"Ta-da! On this epoch-making day, we all have to thank one person, and that is our captain, Lin Jiang!"
"Thank you, Captain, for leading us to our official rise! Thank you, our Captain, for leading us into the new century! For winning our first trophy for OT!"
"Most importantly, I don't have to go home to grow sweet potatoes anymore!"
"Now, please welcome our team captain to give a speech!"
Lin Jiang, who was sprayed with soot that he looked like a Christmas tree: ?
"Song Zhixu".
"arrive!"
"You should go home and grow sweet potatoes."
"Hahahaha..." his teammate mocked mercilessly, "Song Zhixu, you're going to make me laugh to death! I knew the captain couldn't possibly like this kind of childish stuff!"
"The captain is only 21 years old, what's wrong with being a little childish?" Song Zhixu tried to save face. "Captain, aren't you moved by my passionate and enthusiastic attitude?"
"I dare not move, I'm afraid you'll spray me again." Lin Jiang raised his colorful hands, fully expressing his helplessness. "Are you sure this stuff can be washed off?"
Song Zhixu was initially very certain, but now he's uncertain again.
He quickly picked up the bottle and examined it closely. "I remember this stuff can be washed off..."
Shen Ju really wanted to crack open Song Zhixu's skull to see if it was filled with lime.
He squatted down in front of Lin Jiang and helped him remove the ribbons from his body. Zhou Wen also helped. In the end, they found that the ribbons on his face could be removed, but the ribbons on his clothes could not be removed.
"Song Zhixu".
"arrive!"
"Having you is truly my blessing."
His teammates once again launched into merciless mockery: "Hahaha, hurry up and buy the captain some new clothes!"
Song Zhixu started to panic, "I...I will definitely take responsibility, Captain, don't worry!" After saying that, she still examined the bottle with a stubborn look, "Did I buy the wrong one...?"
The training room erupted in laughter, as if winning the championship meant that even the smallest, most insignificant thing could make them happy for a long time.
This is probably because I'm in a good mood and everything makes me happy.
The lively atmosphere infected Lin Jiang, and he also laughed. He liked this kind of atmosphere, which made him feel that his existence was meaningful.
When Song Zhixu saw Lin Jiang smile, he smiled too.
He scratched his head, cautiously admitting his mistake: "Captain, I'm sorry about earlier. Let me buy you a new outfit. Pick whatever you like! I can afford to pay for it!"
Duren gave him a big bag, saying, "Lin Jiang doesn't need your little bit of money."
Song Zhixu scratched his head, thinking that Du Lun was really causing trouble.
He knew, of course, that Lin Jiang didn't care, but he just wanted to use it as an excuse to buy Lin Jiang some clothes...
After the commotion subsided, I checked the time and realized it was time to sleep.
Duren didn't bother to make arrangements for them. "You can get up whenever you want tomorrow. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m., and I'll let you know the rest of the schedule later. Okay, I'm going home to be with my girlfriend."
"What? Manager Du, you're not single?"
"Do you think everyone is like you?"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
After seeing Durren off, no one showed any sign of wanting to sleep; they huddled together, chattering and discussing the arrangements.
Lin Jiang, dressed in all colors, wanted to go upstairs and take a shower first.
Song Zhixu secretly followed behind him, looking at him expectantly, "Captain, after the meeting tomorrow, how about I go shopping for clothes with you? I felt really embarrassed today."
Lin Jiang didn't care about the piece of clothing. "No need, I have plenty of clothes."
Song Zhixu's eyes showed a hint of disappointment. He wanted to say something, but then he withdrew his foot in self-consciousness and put on a silly smile. "Oh, I see. Thank you, Captain."
"There's no need to be polite about a piece of clothing. Okay, go play with them. I'll change my clothes and come down again."
"Um!"
Lin Jiang took a shower and was about to take his clothes to wash them to see if they could be cleaned properly.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw Shen Ju coming over with a basin.
What are you doing?
"Captain, let me help you wash."
Lin Jiang didn't give it to him, saying, "Didn't we say we should keep some distance within the team?"
Then Shen Ju's ears turned red. "I... want to practice beforehand."
Lin Jiang: ...
What the hell is this practice beforehand?
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