Chapter Fourteen
Little Leaf Chirp: [Video Link: Honor All-Star Promotional Video]
I want to get a cat: Why? I've already seen that.
Little Leaf Chirping: Have you seen Little Lu?
I want to get a cat.
I want to get a cat: [Cat alert.gif]
Little Leaf Chirp: [Article Link: The Youngest Professional Player in Honor of Kings History]
Little Leaf Chirp: [Weibo Link: Lu Hanwen Super Topic: The Youngest Glory All-Star!]
Little Leaf Chirps: Sir, times have changed.
I want to raise a cat: Once I become a sharpshooter, I'll kill you all.
Little Leaf Chirping: [I'm just a fragile little kitten.jpg]
Although it was called a team-building activity in the dormitory, roommate C and the three others were not in the same area. After failing to exchange tickets, roommate C left alone.
Roommate A: "Actually, you can go over there, that way you won't get beaten up for revealing your identity as a temple fan."
Roommate B, who was clinging to Zhou Qiao's arm and refusing to let go, exploded upon hearing this: "I don't want to be separated from Xiao Qiao!"
Zhou Qiao tried to break free but failed: "I can't protect you."
Roommate B: "No! Honey, you can do it!"
Roommate A: "What nonsense are you talking about? This is clearly my wife!"
Zhou Qiao: "..."
The arena lights quickly dimmed, and the holographic projections lit up one after another. With Deng Fusheng's retirement and Excellent Era's elimination, four All-Star spots were vacant, and many new faces appeared on the projections. The young swordsman and the sorcerer clashed fiercely after the projections landed, and even knowing it was just an opening animation, the surrounding area was filled with cheers for Gao Yingjie.
At the end of the animation, Wang Buluoxing made a grand entrance riding the Extinction Star, piercing the clouds with a single spear thrust towards the sky, officially kicking off this year's All-Star event.
Zhou Qiao looked up at the two demonic paths hanging high in the air, and for a moment she couldn't describe her feelings—later Yan Yu said that she felt like the eldest child in the family when she saw that her parents had secretly given birth to a second child behind her back.
Yan Yu: "It's all your fault for not playing the demonic path, otherwise there would have been a time when the crown prince would have ascended to the throne?"
Zhou Qiao: "I'd rather play a tank/healer than a support/soft support."
Yan Yu: "Then why don't you learn from the magician and treat enchanter supports as strong carries?"
Zhou Qiao: "I don't have that talent, thank you."
This year's Rookie Challenge was less dramatic than last year's two upsets. After Lu Hanwen failed to defeat Liu Xiaobie, Liu Xiaobie pointed his sword at Huang Shaotian, only to be met with the middle finger from Huang Shaotian.
Roommate B, clutching Zhou Qiao's sleeve, whispered amidst the surrounding jeers, "No wonder he's a Sword Saint!"
Roommate A: "It's clearly his rudeness that he gave the middle finger to the child!"
Roommate B: "Waaaaah, I won't allow you to say that about me, Huang."
Roommate A: "Then speak louder."
Roommate B: "I don't dare!"
Zhou Qiao: "..."
After the rookie challenge ended, the four of them finally reunited. After endlessly spinning, a ride-hailing app finally showed the result: number 582. Zhou Qiao decided to take her roommates out for a late-night snack. As she recommended the restaurant to her roommates, she heard someone call out to her loudly: "Xiaoxiao!"
Zhou Qiao turned around and saw Chen Guo, Ye Xiu, Tang Rou, and Baozi.
Chen Guo was the first to see Zhou Qiao, the one she had called out to. Baozi only noticed her after Chen Guo called out to her and very proactively went over to her: "Oh, isn't this Xiaoxiao? Didn't you say you were studying in another city? What are you doing here?"
Baozi was tall and strong. When he came closer, Zhou Qiao's roommate couldn't help but take a step back.
Zhou Qiao felt the pressure from the more than 30-centimeter height difference and reached out to press against his chest, signaling Baozi to step back: "I study in City B."
Ye Xiu called out, "Baozi, come back!"
Zhou Qiao's lips twitched slightly: A human-shaped golden retriever?
Zhou Qiao gave a perfunctory introduction: "The team investor, Baozi Invasion, Hanyanrou, and Junmoxiao are my roommates."
Roommate C's eyes lit up: "You're the great Lord Grim!"
Ye Xiu said frankly, "It's me."
Chen Guo: "You're not humble at all!"
Roommate C: "The title of 'master' is well-deserved!"
Chen Guo asked Zhou Qiao, "Xiaoxiao, what are your plans for the future? How about joining us for a meal with Xiaolou and the others?"
Roommate B: "Xiao Lou?"
Zhou Qiao reminded him: "Those guys from the Righteous Slash team."
Roommate B: ...
Because my roommate didn't want to participate in the two teams' dinners, the two groups separated after going down the overpass, and the four of us walked almost a kilometer to reach our destination.
As her roommate pushed open the door, Zhou Qiao threatened, "If this place isn't as delicious as you say, you know what the consequences will be."
Roommate A put his arm around Zhou Qiao's shoulder: "Why are you being so mean to our little Qiao?"
"Fine, I'm being rude to her just for saying one thing? You really can't tolerate the old when there's a new one! Have you forgotten the vow you made to me that year under the apricot blossoms and in the light rain?"
"No need to say more! Our relationship was already broken when you dragged me down for twelve consecutive kneelings!"
"Waaah, you called me Huanhuan when I was ranking up, but you turned your back on me when I lost. Si Lang, you are so cruel."
Roommate C, unable to bear it any longer, said: "When you're performing 'Empresses in the Palace' in front of someone else's shop, can't you consider the feelings of passersby? Xiao Qiao, don't you agree?!"
Zhou Qiao remained silent, covering her face in quiet contemplation.
"Look! Xiao Qiao is even embarrassed!"
Zhou Qiao realized that they hadn't noticed the person standing in the lobby yet. She took a deep breath, lowered her hand, forced a smile, and stepped forward to greet him: "Captain Wang, long time no see."
Wang Jiexi looked at her meaningfully: "I thought you were going to pretend you didn't see me."
Zhou Qiao thought to herself, "If you hadn't been staring at me with your eyes almost the same size, I really would have pretended nothing had happened."
Wang Jiexi's gaze swept over Zhou Qiao's still emerald green hair, which draped over her shoulders, and he asked calmly, "Who are these people?"
“My king… no, Captain Wang Jiexi, we are Xiao Qiao’s roommates.” Roommate A stammered nervously.
Wang Jiexi nodded and asked Zhou Qiao, "Are you getting an autograph for your roommate?"
Zhou Qiao: "...Hmm."
She was a little flustered to meet Wang Jiexi so unexpectedly.
Wang Jiexi: "I left the autograph with the team. Go get it after you finish eating?"
"Just send it to me, I'll transfer the postage to you." Despite her panic, Zhou Qiao became more audacious, "Send Huang Shao's autograph along with it, so I don't have to go looking for him."
Wang Jiexi raised an eyebrow slightly: "?"
"Actually, my roommate is a Blue Rain fan."
"Okay," Wang Jiexi agreed. "Enjoy your meal."
He came out to order more food, and then went back to the private room.
Roommate A, biting her handkerchief, cried out, "Waaah, my king is so gentle!"
Roommate B: "Mingming is so fierce, I'm so scared. You even made him send Huang Shao's autograph. I'm really afraid he'll scold you."
Zhou Qiao: "There's nothing I can do, I'm still in my rebellious phase."
Roommate A realized: "So that's what Mordred is all about?"
When Zhou Qiao sat down and ordered the menu, her roommate C asked, "Xiao Qiao, shouldn't you say hello to your former teammates?"
Zhou Qiao was still reflecting on why she hadn't thought that Tiny Herb would still have a gathering here now, and replied, "My former teammates are no longer with Tiny Herb."
As they were finishing their meal, the entire Tiny Herb team came out. Gao Yingjie noticed Zhou Qiao sitting in the lobby, hesitated for a moment, and then walked over.
"Wow, is this kid really that brave?"
"You can't tell normally."
"Keep it up, Yingjie!"
Amidst the cheers and jeers, Gao Yingjie, whose teammates considered him the brave one to strike up a conversation, blushed and walked up to Zhou Qiao, greeting her softly, "Senior Xiaoxiao, can I add you as a friend?"
Zhou Qiao: ...This title sounds familiar, like that of a certain junior who switched from assassin to ghost swordsman.
Zhou Qiao took out her phone and opened the QR code: "Add me on WeChat."
When Gao Yingjie returned to the group, everyone exclaimed even louder, "Wow, they actually made it!"
"Yingjie, be careful, the captain doesn't allow early relationships."
Wang Jiexi wasn't there at the moment, and although Xu Bin was the vice-captain, he was much more mild-mannered than him, so everyone was quite unrestrained. Gao Yingjie's face turned even redder: "That's not how it is."
Unfortunately, nobody listened.
Roommate A, filled with envy and jealousy, exclaimed, "Waaah, it's Yingjie! You just got Yingjie's contact information like that!"
Zhou Qiao realized something, switched to her QQ account, and found that Gao Yingjie had sent her a friend request a month ago, but she hadn't received it because her computer was running Tim.
Back at the hotel, Zhou Qiao's phone started ringing.
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: Xiao Qiao?
Geese don't eat grass: Roommate?
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: Huang Shao's Fans?
Geese don't eat grass: [Vaccaria segetalis holding a broom.jpg]
I want to get a cat: [Wife, listen to my excuses.jpg]
Geese Don't Eat Grass: [Let's see what you can say.jpg]
I want to have a cat: [emoji: woof woof]
Geese Don't Eat Grass: [You'd better say something.jpg]
I want to raise a cat: well, I changed my name.
I want to have a cat: [shy emoji]
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: Zhou Qiao, is that you?
I want to get a cat: Yes.
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: How long have you been back in City B?
I want to raise a cat: Is it possible that I am from H city, and moving to B city would be like leaving my hometown?
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: How long have you been away from your hometown and come to City B?
I've wanted to get a cat for almost two years now.
Geese don't eat grass: ?
I want to have a cat: [emoji: woof woof]
I want to have a cat: I'm here to study!
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: Then play a challenge match with Ye Qiu?
I want to get a cat: [Wife, listen to my excuses.jpg]
Geese Don't Eat Grass: [Hmm, you said.jpg]
I want to get a cat: Fine, just consider it my rebellious phase.
Geese don't eat grass: ?
"Goose Doesn't Eat Grass": I don't have a daughter as big as you.
I want to get a cat: That's fine then.
Goose Doesn't Eat Grass: [Here we go again.jpg]
I want to get a cat: Going to take a shower now, goodnight Captain Wang!
Zhou Qiao thought she was already unlucky enough to run into Wang Jiexi while having a late-night snack, but she didn't expect that the next day, during the audience interaction game to draw lucky audience members, after Zhou Zekai called a stop, her seat number appeared on the big screen.
"Ahhh! It's you, Xiao Qiao!" Roommate B exclaimed excitedly.
My roommate A also urged in a low voice, "Hurry up, hurry up!"
Zhou Qiao walked onto the stage with heavy steps.
The host greeted her warmly: "The last lucky winner is a quiet and pretty young lady." He handed the microphone to Zhou Qiao: "Please introduce yourself to everyone."
Zhou Qiao smiled: "My name is Zhou Qiao, and my game class is Sharpshooter."
"Looks like Gun King has chosen his fans," the host joked.
Zhou Zekai: "...Hmm." He felt that this person looked familiar, but he wasn't quite sure.
The host continued to interact with Zhou Qiao, as viewers love watching interactions with beautiful women: "How long has Zhou Qiao been playing Honor of Kings?"
Zhou Qiao calculated: "It's been almost seven years."
The host exclaimed in surprise, "I really couldn't tell! You're already a veteran Glory player. Are you confident for the upcoming matches?"
"……have?"
The host encouraged, "Be persistent."
Zhou Qiao: Yes.
Next, the host handed the microphone to another lucky audience member, and Zhou Qiao quietly stood next to Zhou Zekai.
Zhou Zekai hesitated for a moment, covered the microphone clipped to his collar, and asked in a low voice, "Senior Xiao?"
Zhou Qiao gritted her teeth: "How did you manage to get me selected? Was it on purpose?"
Zhou Zekai said innocently, "It really is a coincidence."
After the four audience members finished introducing themselves, the three professional players who participated in the mini-games walked to the center of the stage. Li Ji greeted Zhou Qiao after seeing her: "It's you, the girl from last night."
Zhou Qiao: "?"
Li Ji reminded him: "Yingjie added you as a friend yesterday."
Zhou Qiao took a deep breath and ignored him.
This MOD is a parkour game where players take their seats and swipe cards, projecting their account characters onto the arena. Zhou Qiao is using her own account card—the traditional four-dimensional marksmanship doesn't match her usual operating habits; without the Nightless Marquis skill, she finds it difficult to land a single shot that pierces the clouds.
The revelation of the name of the Unnight Marquis caused a small commotion at the scene.
The director immediately focused the camera on Zhou Qiao, while the host looked at the big screen, regretting why he hadn't asked for her ID earlier.
but……
He looked at Zhou Qiao's face on the screen after she took off her glasses to put on headphones, and thought to himself: She looks somewhat familiar.
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