Edited by: Mel
“At 107.”
“Let’s jump to Thunderdome.”
“Hold on, I’ll give you medicine.”
These few words were all that Qiao Yi said during the hour long live broadcast. They were rather rare.
Whenever he played games, a habit of his was to tilt the camera in one direction, only showing his thin jaw. The desk lamp was dim, and the background behind him was mostly concealed in darkness.
The passers-by he was matched up with were in charge of destroying the army and killing the general. The combat medic, Lifeline—who advanced courageously—broke away from her usual mission of taking command in a professional game and returned to her natural state. When healing was needed, she would heal. When she needed to kill an enemy, she would not even blink an eye. In real life, this was the character played by a pretty teenager who was stingy with his words and addicted to the internet.
Qiao Yi did not speak or interact, yet the fans did not whine and were very respectful towards him.
In comparison to the domineering Echo fans, Qiao fans mostly consisted of the gentle sister types. Perhaps it was because of their personalities that both their fans had such sharp contrasts.
Recalling the incompatibility in those early years, fans from both sides could never see eye to eye. But whenever there were conflicts, Qiao fans definitely not vegetarians. They were even disgusted with Li Zhongchen, and were sarcastic in their words and actions.
“In the beginning, it was probably just a joke to them. They probably didn’t even dare to think that we were really a pair. We were even…together for several years.” Having thought of those memories, Li Zhongchen’s throat bobbed. The corners of his lips twitched in a faint smile. “We had few eye contact during matches, and when they ended you would see me behind everyone’s back. You would always be looking my way. How could I forget any of that?”
A year and a half had already passed. Not only could he not forget, he even dreamt about it frequently.
Qiao Yi trembled as he was pressed under him, eyes glazed over with tears. When he was nervous, he would squeeze tightly onto his muscular arms. Qiao Yi’s long legs wrapped around his waist as they climaxed in unison. Qiao Yi’s face was flushed red, gasping for breath as he asked him to slow down.
The images appeared in his mind, causing Li Zhongchen’s lips to dry. Even his body started to grow inexplicably hot.
For people like himself that had dropped out of school when he was still young and did not study well, he had to make his way into various social venues in order to raise money for his father’s hospital bills. Fans even assumed that he had slept with countless women. Now that he was a public figure, he was able to keep things under wraps.
But on the contrary, Li Zhongchen was as innocent as a teenager who matured late and did not understand worldly matters. If he were to explain it in his own words——
He met Qiao Yi early in his life and was firmly shackled. When he became older, he could not fall in love with anyone else even if he tried. He wanted to give Qiao Yi everything he had.
As Li Zhongchen immersed himself in sentimental memories, he considered if he should go to the bathroom to quickly resolve his normal physiological problems.
However, Qiao Yi, who had been killing his enemies to his heart’s content, had just finished off the last remaining survivor of the enemy team.
At the end of the game, he said, “Sister Ju just sent me a message saying she’s about to enter the live broadcast room, so I’ll stop playing for now.”
[5555 I haven’t seen enough yet!]
[Alright! Mom will listen to Baby Qiao!]
[Qiao Qiao, don’t worry! We are all very well-behaved!!!]
“…” Why did she have to come right now? She just had to arrive as he was stuck at this point, causing him to lose the urge. It seemed that he could only leave the flame of passion to extinguish on its own.
At the same time.
Qiao Yi, who withdrew from the passerby team, adjusted the camera and accepted JuJu’s request to join the room.
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The night breeze suddenly went wild outside, the air whistled and blew the curtains open——
“Everyone, please wait a minute.” Qiao Yi said.
Qiao Yi slipped on a pair of cotton slippers and closed the windows, leaving only a small gap before he returned to the computer and put his headphones on. “Good evening, Sister Ju.”
“Hello God Qiao, and good evening to all the viewers in the live broadcast room!” JuJu said in the tone of an e-sports anchor, words polite. “I didn’t expect to have an opportunity to connect minds with God Qiao again in such a short period of time. I’m very grateful to God Qiao for accepting the invitation for a live broadcast interview. It’s a great honor for Xiao Ju!”
[Sister, stop talking nonsense]
[Sister, talk business]
[Hmm, sister, we are also honored to hear your voice, please hurry up]
“…” JuJu, who probably saw the screen full of perfunctory comments, suddenly paused and laughed awkwardly. “Everyone is really enthusiastic. Then, let’s get back to the main topic. I think there must be a lot that God Qiao wants to say to e-sports fans regarding your decision to return from America?”
Qiao Yi’s throat bobbed faintly. “There is indeed a lot to say. After all, it’s been about a year and a half since I left the national server competition zone.”
JuJu responded. “Yes, time really flies. Over the past year, God Qiao has had an outstanding performance in the United States competition zone. From what I know, now that you’re back, the compensation period for the youth training contract of the US club should have reached full term, right?”
“Yes, as everyone knows, before joining MW, I trained in the United States for about half a year,” Qiao Yi said faintly. “Later, I returned to China due to personal reasons and signed a postponement contract with the club there. But it did not count under the scope of an official player contract. After staying for nearly four years in China, I had to return to the United States.”
“So, there are still some issues with your contract, right?”
“Yes, because the original youth training contract was not explicit enough,” Qiao Yi explained slowly. “They didn’t expect that I would become famous in the national server and wanted to exploit loopholes to force a contract renewal. Now, the lawyers are still in discussion about forced termination.”
“Then what does God Qiao plan to do next?”
“As soon as the lawsuit is settled and the contract is ended, I will sign on with a domestic club,” Qiao Yisaid bluntly. “But I won’t be renewing my contract with MW.”
[…Ah? ]
[What?? Did I hear wrongly?! ]
[My God, did I hear wrong as well… Qiao Qiao, haven’t you been leading MW’s newcomers recently…]
[Why Xiao Qiao Gege? ? ? ]
[Qiao Qiao, where are you planning to sign? If it’s SVG, I’ll go and die!! Vomit!]
The level of chaos was comparable to that of Li Zhongchen’s live broadcast a few days ago.
He just stuffed the last piece of melon in his mouth, and was embarrassed to swallow it. Wouldn’t that make him one of those people from the melon-eating crowds that were stuck firmly to discussion boards?
It was likely that JuJu had already gotten wind of this information a long time ago and helped him mediate. “I think God Qiao Shen naturally has his own reasons in making this decision. Maybe he plans to form his own team?”
Qiao Yi answered in a heartbeat. “I don’t plan on it. Even if I did, I wouldn’t be able to recruit anyone.”
“Hahahahaha, God Qiao can really joke.”
“It’s true,” Qiao Yi sighed faintly. “My reputation isn’t good.”
“…” Li Zhongchen choked.
Although Qiao Yi probably was not aware that he was watching the live broadcast room, Li Zhongchen suspected that this sentence was meant for him.
Qiao Yi having a bad reputation? Something of that nature did exist. And who was the cause of it?
It was all caused by Echo fans who ran rampant. It was something that he learned of after he had broken up with Qiao Yi, and he had felt regretful and guilty.
It was mostly a compilation of fictitious rumors.
Once, Qiao Yi attended an event. He had gotten up late due to a fever and delayed the interview for a few minutes. Later, an E fan who was also a staff member spread rumors that he had a bad temper and put on airs, and even rebuked the interviewer.
In addition, there were also rumors of him having a terrible personality and being two-faced just by piecing together things Qiao Yi had said and taking them out of context, making him sound unpleasant.
Then there was also picture evidence of him bullying newcomers in the team, although the pictures were synthesized in photoshop.
Li Zhongchen felt guilty. Ever since the live broadcast started, he had lost count of the amount of water he had chugged, needing to repeatedly use the bathroom. Only when he sat back down in front of the screen did he realize the content of the interview with Sister Ju had changed——
“Since God Qiao still has reservations about his next contract, let’s talk about other things.”
“I think there has been a hot discussion on the Internet recently about Echo and a member of the newcomers’ team during the promotion matches. The two of you used to be friendly rivals that grew up together. But that was the past and circumstances are different now. I don’t know if God Qiao has anything he wants to say to Echo?”
Qiao Yi glanced at the camera from the corner of his eyes, expression unreadable.
From across the screen, Li Zhongchen’s eyes locked with the other’s gaze. He was a little dazed, not knowing what to say, let alone guess how Qiao Yi would answer.
“Yes,” Qiao Yi said flatly, “After all, Brother Zhong was forced to retire because of me.”
[Brother Xiao Qiao, how could you be so kind ahhhh]
[How long has it been since their family treated you so badly! He actually still called him brother!!! ]
[He is not worthy!]
[Qiao Qiao, I really want to cry…Don’t be like this…]
With a screen full of condemnation, Li Zhongchen’s mind went blank.
It was true. The past year and a half had been too long for him. He had almost forgotten that no matter what the occasion was, Qiao Yi would always call him Brother Zhong.
Li Zhongchen was indeed a few months older than Qiao Yi, but the other had debuted earlier than him.
According to tradition, he was equivalent to the other’s junior. Qiao Yi could have addressed him as Echo, Zhongchen, or even his full name. Moreover, as a couple, he rarely called him ‘Brother’, unless he got carried away in bed.
But to outsiders, whenever Qiao Yi mentioned him to others, his attitude was always respectful and fair.
“The bet that we made at the beginning could be considered the end to all those years that we competed in the national server,” Qiao Yi lowered his gaze. “Brother Zhong and I had started around the same time. It was not easy for either of us to get to where we are today. At that time, it was true that I was also not mature enough, making a wager because of the grievances between those fans. It was my fault for ruining his future.”
Li Zhongchen was speechless for a while. He tried his best to steady his breath, but his head buzzed, breaking down his last line of defense.
He thought to himself, Qiao Yi, Qiao Yi. You give me face in front of others, but why would you not come closer to me?
But it is true that I owe you. It was me who was at fault.
Li Zhongchen sighed. “Even now, you’re still explaining on my behalf and blocking the knife for me. Aren’t we both clear about the reason why you forced me to retire back then?”
As soon as he said that, he felt as though he was talking to Qiao Yi from across the screen.
Qiao Yi continued. “But those matters are not important anymore. Now I am back, the original bet will naturally be voided. If Brother Zhong is willing, he can return to the esports platform at any time. Everyone welcomes you.”
[Not welcome!!]
[Not welcome at all!!]
“I welcome him. Brother Zhong is the strongest assault player in the national server, there is no doubt about that. I welcome the return of the king,” Qiao Yi said firmly. “I hope you all will feel the same.”
Li Zhongchen could not ignore the persistence in those eyes.
He sat on his knees, palms damp with sweat, his mind was chaotic. He could not imagine how they would be like if he and Qiao Yi were truly reunited.
JuJu spoke. “I, Xiao Ju, also welcome this. The friendship between you two has remained unchanged for many years. What is God Qiao’s opinion on the recent rumors involving Echo? Will it negatively impact Echo’s career rise after his comeback as a professional esports player? After all, as we all know, the average age for official retirement is about twenty-five years old for esports players, and Echo should reach that age next year.”
Qiao Yi: “Age will not affect him, neither will marriage.”
The comment area exploded.
But it was CP fans that appeared more excited about it.
[Do you have to torture us like this TAT Mommy, how did I end up shipping this kind of CP?]
[Wu wu wu wu wu wu I really don’t want to live anymore]
[Ai, I am relieved, what about you guys?]
“So God Qiao also thinks that Echo’s relationship with his new disciple is real?”
Qiao Yi: “I’m not too sure, there is always a possibility.”
“So what does God Qiao think about it? After all, relationships between master and disciples are not very common in the circle.”
Qiao Yi responded flatly. “Congratulations to Brother Zhong for changing his ideal type.”
Ideal type?! These two words directly caused the time bomb to detonate, and Li Zhongchen’s mentality also followed in the explosion.
Noa: Thank you for reading MEBBMCT (and bearing with my less than stellar work) up until this far. Going off of that, I am very happy to welcome Mel to the project! Mel will be helping me out with editing. 🙂 Once again, we’re grateful for your support and comments, and will continue to work hard and bring you all more chapters in the coming weeks.
Just the first 7 chapter already gives out a very strong dog blood and angsty aroma…what should I do? My heart is too weak for this kind of abuse…
You’re always welcome to scream about it with me in the cg discord ✨
What to do, I used to hate dog blood but when it’s esports involved I love it so much
DOG BLOOD DOG BLOOD DOG BLOOD I sure hope Qiao Yi doesn’t REALLY believe those rumours???
thanks for the chapter <3
I don’t like thid mc ahhhh
Thanks for the chapter ❤️❤️