translator: xiin
editors: apricot & juurensha
Lu Feng raised his eyebrows, and his voice grew deeper, “A gift?”
Wei Xiao finally noticed something, recalling his boyfriend’s ‘prejudice’ towards Captain Yan. He was amused, “Yes, a gift for me.”
He even deliberately accentuated the last two words.
Lu Feng: “……”
Brother Vegetable, who was in the back seat: “………..”
Little Lunatic Wei, f*cking act like a person, alright? Even if you don’t want to return to the base, the rest of us still want to be able to sleep peacefully!
The unfortunate Brother Vegetable was the only one who heard them. Ning Zhehan and Yue Wenle were reviewing the game at the very back, the two of them leaning together to shout and make noise. They didn’t notice the danger approaching their car at all!
Wei Xiao was addicted to teasing his boyfriend and leaned over to ask, “Are you angry?”
Lu Feng remained silent and only gripped his hand harder.
Wei Xiao lowered his voice, “In the evening, would President Lu like to…”
The words ‘punish me’ hadn’t been said yet, but a certain Wei Little Xiao’s processing power stalled!
Lu Feng tilted his head a little and bit at his slightly curved lips.
Wei Xiao: “!”
Brave and fearless Little Lunatic Wei could blindly tease ten people and still come out on top, but his face and ears instantly turned red and his heart almost popped out of his chest when he was really teased by the Great Demon King.
“Cap-captain…” Wei ‘even snappier comebacks than Brother Mouth’ Xiao actually stuttered!
Lu Feng pinched his fingers. “Is there something you want?”
Wei Xiao couldn’t keep up.
Lu Feng’s voice was deep, “A gift.”
Wei Xiao came back to his senses. His heart, which had already been pounding, started to beat even faster.
It’s over, it’s over, his boyfriend was so cute when he was jealous that he didn’t want to stop. What should he do!
In the front seat was the big brother who was driving seriously, and in the co-pilot seat was the observant Brother Liu.
To the left was Coach Chen Feng, who had his laptop open and was clattering away on the keyboard taking notes, and beside Chen Feng was Brother Tang, who could and had already fallen asleep at the drop of a hat.
In the back, well, Bai Cai was wearing headphones and couldn’t hear anything; further back were the rowdy Little Ning and Lele.
Everyone was there, and the car was the place where he shouldn’t mess around the most, but Wei Xiao’s heart was itchy. He leaned up to press a fleeting kiss to the corner of Lu Feng’s lips.
Lu Feng: “……”
Wei Xiao said softly, “… You.”
Lu Feng sucked in a light breath.
Fearing that he wouldn’t understand, Wei Xiao added, “I only want you.”
As a gift or something else. The value of the whole world couldn’t compare to a single kiss from the captain.
A jealous boyfriend was certainly cute and adorable, but Wei Xiao couldn’t bear for him to really be unhappy, so he whispered, “I don’t want Captain Yan’s gift nor am I lacking anything. I’m just a little curious.”
Lu Feng lowered his eyes. “Curious about what?”
Wei Xiao leaned in closer and said evenly, “Curious about the past you.”
Although Lu Feng had anticipated what Wei Xiao would say, he still felt like his heart had been touched by something very soft when he actually heard the words.
“Just ask me.” Lu Feng’s voice also grew softer and gentler.
Wei Xiao interlaced their fingers and said slowly, “That’s not the same. How you think of yourself is different from how others see you.”
Lu Feng could tell Wei Xiao all about the past Close
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He wouldn’t hide anything from him nor would he try to avoid anything.
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There was no sense of grievance, regret, injustice or resentment.
Doing every task well was simply expected, and he took it all in his stride––this was a testament to Close’s courage.
Lu Feng had never felt anything about what he’d experienced nor was he disappointed by what he’d gone through.
He was accustomed to accepting and facing things that others would consider hardship or cruelty.
With such a mindset, he naturally wouldn’t say much about these things.
He didn’t care, but Wei Xiao did.
Loving someone meant caring more about them than they did about themselves.
Mo Hui had experienced the young Lu Feng who’d been subject to domestic violence.
In Yuan Ze’s eyes, there was a young Close who was stubborn and obstinate.
In Kim Sung-hyun’s eyes, there was a most outstanding younger brother who had the courage and determination to hold up under the pressure and support everything.
In Xie He’s eyes, he was the most tacit teammate and also the opponent he wanted to surpass the most.
As for Yan Jiang…
How did Yan Jiang see Close?
Wei Xiao wanted to know.
The international competition was a contest between FTW and the Team of Gods.
Lu Feng let go of his former teammates one game at a time, and Wei Xiao learned more and more about Close, game after game.
––I can’t be a part of your past, but I cherish everything about you, beyond measure.
––I care about everything, from the past to the present and the future.
These were the silent words that echoed deeply in his heart.
Wei Xiao didn’t need to say anything, but Lu Feng could hear it.
He tilted his head slightly and pressed a kiss to Wei Xiao’s brow.
***
It was impossible for them to go to bed early after the first championship trophy in this year’s global competition went to FTW.
The car never even made it back to the base, because Brother Liu’s phone practically exploded with messages on the way back.
Xiang Liu waited for a while, then cautiously asked about the situation after the vinegar smell coming from behind him had basically dissipated.
Lu Feng nodded.
Xiang Liu breathed a sigh of relief and replied one by one.
A gathering was definitely necessary, and it would be unprecedentedly grand.
It was fortunate that the fans didn’t know about it, because otherwise they might ‘buy tickets’ and surround the hotel.
Look, look, look, half of the contestants from the Chinese venue were there, okay?!
Oh… it wasn’t only the players, even Brother Mouth and Sister Qi were there!
It was fortunate that the doubles competition was in two days. Yuan Ze and Gary, Kim Sung-hyun and Li Heran, Xie He and Miller, Asleep and Cong Yi, Money and Moonlit, and even Fu Li and Eurostar were all participating in the competition and didn’t dare to mess around too much, so everyone drank tea instead of wine in order to make a slightly sour toast to Close.
Three or four cups later, Little Lunatic Wei didn’t want to play along anymore. “What’s going on, are they taking turns?”
Everyone present: “……”
Wei Xiao stood up in revolt, “Leave my captain alone and come at me instead!”
Like hell, you little bastard!
To everyone’s surprise, Y1 also came to the celebration dinner.
Although the two teams would be fighting against each other in the team competition a few days later, it didn’t prevent them from eating and drinking together now.
God Hai and Brother Sleep didn’t know each other outside of killing each other. Although one of them didn’t understand Chinese and the other never spoke, they were still able to communicate with each other using their eyes, which was like a stroke of fate.
Yan Jiang had come as well. He sat next to Yuan Ze.
Teacher Yuan was really a rare warrior of bravery. Captain Yan was to his left and God Xie was to his right, yet he was still able to smile broadly without any awkward silences.
After Wei Xiao finished blocking ‘wine’ for his captain, he took the opportunity to make his way over to Yan Jiang’s side.
“Captain Yan!”
“Mm.”
“Sorry, I was a bit excited after my captain won the championship, so I…”
“……”
After realizing that he’d accidentally chattered on about his captain for another 800 words again, Wei Xiao quickly stopped himself and lowered his voice to ask, “About that…”
Yan Jiang picked up the caramel latte in front of him and took a gentle sip.
Wei Xiao’s mouth felt bitter watching him. He’d experienced this before; Teacher Yuan had put in five cubes of sugar!
The coffee was sweet enough for Captain Yan to comfortably drink, but he didn’t really want to answer Wei Xiao.
Wei Xiao knew that he was in the wrong and showcased his ability to coax others, “I really didn’t mean to stand you up. I was just too excited, you know, my captain…”
Yan Jiang stared at him.
Wei Xiao pulled on the brakes and saved 300 words of Close’s rainbow farts.
Yan Jiang set down his coffee cup. “… Since I promised you, I won’t go back on my word.”
Wei Xiao’s eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, “What is it? Is it an old photo of my captain? Is it the mouse and keyboard set he used, or the notebook he used when training up his thief, or is it…”
Yan Jiang shook his head.
Wei Xiao was a bit disappointed. “It can’t be a championship ring…”
He’d thought about it, because Yan Jiang had seen the championship ring that Lu Feng had given him, which was also why he’d said he would give him a gift.
Then, when he’d mentioned an amulet, Yan Jiang hadn’t refuted it. So, was it really the Team of Gods’ championship ring from three years ago?
He had one now, and it had ‘Close’ on it, making it the most precious one.
Yan Jiang neither admitted nor denied it. His gaze swept towards Lu Feng, and his thin lips bent almost imperceptibly. He whispered five words.
His voice was so low that no one around him could hear him at all. Only Wei Xiao could hear him very clearly.
Wei Xiao’s eyes opened wide, and he looked at Yan Jiang with an incredulous expression on his face.
Yan Jiang didn’t look at him. He simply picked up his latte with its incredibly high sugar content and drank it slowly.
Wei Xiao couldn’t help but ask, “This-this…”
Yan Jiang spoke slowly, “Don’t believe it?”
Wei Xiao: “………………”
He believed it, but it was precisely because he believed it so much that he found it unbelievable!
Lu Feng had been paying attention to what was taking place on their side the whole time.
Although Lu Feng understood Wei Xiao’s thoughts, he still felt like the taste of the tea he was drinking had changed.
Wei Xiao naturally couldn’t share what Yan Jiang had said in front of so many people in such a public place.
He could only suppress his emotions and move over to Lu Feng.
Lu Feng looked at him.
Wei Xiao’s mouth moved, but he managed to hold back!
The meal lasted into the early morning, and everyone felt tired when they dispersed.
On the other hand, Wei Xiao was full of energy, and he looked eagerly at Lu Feng as soon as they returned back to the base.
Lu Feng loosened his collar, preparing to go to the bathroom.
Wei Xiao’s Adam’s apple rolled as he tried hard to break free from the temptation of his chest and abs in order to keep his mind clear.
Lu Feng, however, asked deliberately, “Together?”
Wei Xiao: “……”
F*ck!
To hell with staying clear-minded! He wasn’t going to sober up this lifetime!
The two of them showered together and inevitably caused the bathroom to be covered with water.
Wei Xiao was both reckless and cautious, but towards the end he ran out of strength and didn’t want to move even a single finger.
Lu Feng helped him wash up, then carried him out, but Wei Xiao was unwilling to accept this, “Between the two of us, who was the one who competed in games all day?”
Lu Feng wiped his hair for him. “Being a commentator is tiring.”
Wei Xiao lay on his lap, enjoying himself very much. “It wasn’t tiring. As long as the camera is focused on you, I’ll never feel tired.”
When it came to romantic words, Wei Xiao was at the level of ten light arcs!
The corner of Lu Feng’s mouth held a hint of a smile, and the hand that was wiping his hair grew even more gentle. “Did you get your gift?” The sour scent of vinegar had been diluted after taking a shower.
Wei Xiao rolled over and tilted his head to look at him, “This gift is a bit like a hot potato.”
Lu Feng: “Hm?”
Wei Xiao’s hair was still damp. It was pulled back, revealing his smooth forehead.
His complexion was glowing after just coming out of the bathroom, and his cheeks still held a slight blush. His beautiful lips were moist and particularly enticing.
Lu Feng bowed his head and kissed him.
Words stopped at the edge of Wei Xiao’s mouth and were swallowed back.
After they separated again, Wei Xiao’s voice was a little breathless, “You definitely can’t guess what Captain Yan said to me.”
Lu Feng was also a bit curious. “What?”
Wei Xiao stared at him and enunciated word by word, “The doubles competition championship.”
Lu Feng was stunned.
Wei Xiao sat up, his expression much more serious than a moment ago, “He said he wanted to help me accompany you to win the doubles competition.”
This was Yan Jiang’s gift to Wei Xiao.
After the singles competition where Close won the championship, Yan Jiang gave Wei Xiao a gift.
––The doubles competition championship.
A doubles championship that belonged to FTW.
Y1 hadn’t registered for the doubles.
Yan Jiang had never participated in the doubles, but no one would question such a promise coming from him.
Especially when he’d told Wei Xiao that he would help him accompany Close to win the doubles.
Each word held deep meaning:
Yan Jiang was helping Wei Xiao.
Wei Xiao was accompanying Close.
Bestowing upon them the doubles championship as a belated gift.
thank you for the chapter!
Thanks for the chapter. I was looking forward to the update. Always love WX!
I just want to ask, how is he giving them the doubles championship? Being a training partner or what? What am I missing??
Thanks for the chapter!
you’ll find out soon~
I have an idea, but I won’t spoil (^_^)
Thanks for the chapter