It was pure coincidence that Xie ChengYan went to his grandfather’s house.
He knew today was the anniversary of his grandmother’s death, and also knew that his mom, grandfather, and the family were going to visit her grave.
He has never seen his grandmother in his youth. Separated by a generation, he couldn’t say there’s a lot of feeling between them. However, whenever available, he still asked if they wanted him to go with them.
Jiang ShiLan had said: “No need, it’s fine if I go alone.”
She glanced at her son, who was still sitting half asleep at the dining table, and said: “I won’t be back for lunch. The caretaker auntie will be back today. Ask her to make food for you.”
Xie ChengYan said: “I’ll go eat with JingXing.”
Jiang ShiLan nodded, opened the door, and left.
Xie ChengYan finished eating his breakfast as if sleepwalking and returned to his room to take another nap. When he woke up, the caretaker auntie just happened to enter the door.
This auntie basically watched him grow up so they had a very close relationship. He asked a few questions out of concern and learned that the auntie’s mother fell ill recently and had some leg pain. Recalling that his big uncle had prescribed an ointment for his grandfather that was very useful, he told the auntie that he’ll grab some for her.
He wasn’t sure if his mom would eat at his grandfather’s place, but he was certain that after his grandfather visited his grandmother’s grave, he’d definitely return home for lunch.
If he didn’t have an appointment with Fang JingXing today, he would have contacted his mom directly to ask if she were over there and ask her to grab it. However, since he was heading out today anyways, and it just happened to be along the way, he simply made the trip personally.
Halfway, he even considered taking a picture of his little uncle’s rewards to send to his ‘Didi’. Who knew he would stumble upon this scene.
Even though he has never seen his little uncle in his youth…
First of all, Fang JingXing played professionally. Once Xie ChengYan learned that his family had produced an esports god as well, he did research out of curiosity. Second, nephews resemble their uncles. His face looked a lot like his big uncle, Jiang Hui, but not like his little uncle, Jiang Chen. As a result, every time he saw photos of Jiang Chen in his grandfather’s house, he’d always mope a little, thinking it would have been nice to possess some of Jiang Chen’s attractiveness.
Especially since Jiang Chen had a tear-shaped beauty mark under the corner of his eye, which was really too easy to identify.
As such, he was able to recognize his little uncle with just one glance.
The living room was deathly still.
Even though Jiang Hui was promoted to director, he was just a bit humorous like before. After looking around in confusion, he asked: “Ah? Where?”
Jiang Chen also sprouted coldly: “Oh, you can see me?”
Xie ChengYan’s face color instantly turned white.
Seeing Jiang Chen staring at him unblinkingly, he said with a tremble: “Little uncle, is there… is there something you desire? I will tell them.”
Jiang Chen said: “I want to hear you call me Uncle again.”
Obeying instantly, Xie ChengYan called out extremely sincerely: “Uncle!”
Jiang Chen was very pleased: “Good boy.”
Xie ChengYan hesitated. He couldn’t help but feel this ghost was too realistic.
After the initial horror passed, his reason and intellect returned. He looked towards the three elders again, eyes carrying a thick sense of inquisition.
Jiang ShiLan really couldn’t hold back and turned her head to laugh.
As such, Xie ChengYan knew that they were indeed teasing him.
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He walked forward with large strides and touched the person on the sofa. Feeling the warmth beneath his hand, he said in shock: “Who are you?”
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Xie ChengYan was no idiot. He knew this must be major.
He hastily walked to the side and called JingXing’s number, saying that something came up at the last minute so he won’t be going over there.
Hanging up the phone call, he turned around and returned to look at them.
Jiang Hui said: “Wash your hands. We’ll eat and talk at the same time.”
As such, Xie ChengYan ran off to wash his hands. When he returned, he sat down next to his mom and glanced repeatedly at a certain person, feeling like he really looked too much like Jiang Chen.
Practically exactly the same.
Jiang Chen looked up at him and asked: “Do you still want me to call you Ge?”
The chopsticks in Xie ChengYan’s hands dropped with a clack.
Jiang Hui, curiously: “What’s going on?”
Jiang Chen said: “Met him in the game. He insisted on recognizing me as Didi.”
Jiang Hui was instantly tickled. Thinking his nephew was really too funny, he said with a smile: “You really know how to pick the person.”
Xie ChengYan felt like having a slight meltdown: “What exactly is going on here!”
Jiang ShiLan picked up the chopsticks that rolled to the floor, grabbed him a new pair, and gave a simple explanation for the cryofreeze project back then and the confidentiality agreement.
Xie ChengYan’s expression blanked once again; he felt like he needed some time to recover.
The Jiang family members took a few bites and glanced at him. Seeing him also starting to get food with a wooden expression on his face, they guessed he was about to return from his thoughts.
Jiang Hui asked with a smile: “Just what was going on in your head, thinking that you saw a ghost out in broad daylight like this?”
“…….” Xie ChengYan said: “This was not my fault.”
If he didn’t know they had gone to the cemetery, perhaps he might have not thought in that direction after abruptly seeing someone who looked like Jiang Chen.
But he knew precisely that they had just returned from the cemetery. To suddenly see his deceased little uncle sitting in his grandfather’s house, how could he not think astray.
Besides, who in their right mind would guess that someone could actually come back from the dead? Even cloning sounded more reasonable in comparison.
Not to mention, it’s not impossible for him to be an illegitimate child. His little uncle had died 30 years ago. If he really had an illegitimate child, the child would be at least 30 years old.
He looked at the 1st generation legend of Wandering Dreams next to him and asked: “What do you think, little uncle?”
Jiang Chen spoiled him a lot: “En, it’s not your fault.”
Xie ChengYan felt satisfied and automatically ignored the fact that Jiang Chen had joined in scaring him just now also.
This was a very harmonious meal together.
After eating, Jiang Chen chatted for a while with his relatives, then got up and went to his room to take a look.
The layout of the room didn’t change much. It was just a lot cleaner with a vaguely refreshing scent.
The furniture was old, but the walls were very new. Most likely, the old man had found people to repaint it during these months after he woke up. His gaze turned to the trophy cup and group championship photo from back then. He picked up the photo and touched it briefly, feeling somewhat despondent.
In his eyes, these 30 years were just going to bed and waking up for him, but time has left behind too many deep and profound marks.
Family grew old. The color of the trophy faded. The teammates in the photo, who once fought shoulder to shoulder in battle with him, have now dispersed to their respective corners of the world, whereabouts unknown. The gaming organization that he had sweat and toiled for once upon a time has also been sold off, switching owners four times during these years, not even a shadow of its former glory remaining.
Xie ChengYan followed him the entire way, still somewhat reeling from the revelation.
Once upon a time, he was very curious about this 1st generation God in his family and looked through a lot of information.
For example, videos of the competitions, post-match interviews, as well as the retirement scene and news of his death, etc. However, those were only through a screen after all. As such, the other was still unfamiliar to him. Who would have imagined that in this lifetime, he’d actually acquire the chance to see the other with his own eyes and interact with him personally.
To be honest, although he already knew that his little uncle had good looks, seeing this person alive and in person, was still a bit shocking.
Jiang Chen and Fang JingXing weren’t the same.
Fang JingXing was refined and elegant, with a face that easily made people woozy whenever he smiled, unable to find their senses even after being deceived. Meanwhile, Jiang Chen’s countenance was sharp and dashing, a shocking and heart-pounding sight that’s hard to forget.
Nephews resemble their uncles.
Nephews are meant to resemble their uncles!
So why did his face have to turn out like his inadequate big uncle? Could it be related to the fact that his big uncle and his mom were mixed gender twins?
Obsessing over this matter for who knew how many times, the Movie King Xie looked at his little uncle, who was even younger than he was, and scooted closer. He searched desperately for a topic to talk about: “During New Years in the past, I’ve even slept in your room before.”
Jiang Chen glanced at him: “Not afraid I’d haunt you in the middle of the night?”
Xie ChengYan said: “…… Are we not going to drop this joke ever?”
Jiang Chen chuckled softly and put the photo back in its original spot.
Xie ChengYan was stunned, feeling like the impact of the other’s smile was even greater. He secretly said to himself, if the other truly returned to the competition and won another championship, Fang JingXing might not be able to keep his title of Mr.Adonis of the Wandering Dreams league, which he had possessed steadily for many years.
He asked: “Are you going to compete in the future?”
Jiang Chen said: “Yes.”
Xie ChengYan said: “JingXing has been trying to recruit you.”
Jiang Chen said: “I know. I’ve talked to him.”
Xie ChengYan imagined this future briefly and became very excited: “If he learns it’s you, he’ll definitely jump in shock.”
No wait, the entire esports circle will quake in shock by that time.
Jiang Chen said: “Remember to avoid calling me Uncle in the game.”
Xie ChengYan said: “I know.”
He recalled his recent attempts to recognize the other as Didi and felt waves of pain to his face. He finally discovered how terribly he had danced around death, and realized why this Ace was always especially lenient towards him.
It’s because this was his little uncle.
The relative that he has never met before.
He couldn’t help but ask: “When will you be discharged from the hospital?”
Jiang Chen said: “Don’t know. Depends on the situation.”
He couldn’t stay for long. After touring the bedroom and then chatting a bit more with family, he sat back inside his big sister’s car.
Xie ChengYan felt somewhat reluctant. Hearing the other say, see you in game, he finally waved with a smile and watched as they left.
Jiang ShiLan sent her little brother back to the research institution and went to find the director to explain the situation.
ChengYan had come over suddenly and they were caught completely off guard at that time. There wasn’t even a chance to hide. Also, since he had seen them accidentally, they didn’t want to hide from him anymore. Therefore, she needed to let the director know and see if ChengYan needed to sign a confidentiality agreement as well.
Jiang Chen and the others had just discussed this matter at home. Knowing that his older sister will handle everything, he returned to his room.
He had already developed a habit of resting after lunch. Although it was later than usual, he still took a nap, only opening his eyes again a little after 3pm. He saw two unread messages in his cellphone, both from Fang JingXing.
He read them briefly and replied that he had just woken up, then put on his glasses and got online.
At this moment, Fang JingXing was in the game. Seeing the notification that the Wardcaster had come online, he found his way over and asked: “Slept later today?”
Jiang Chen said: “En, something came up.”
Fang JingXing said with a smile: “Such a coincidence. ChengYan also had something come up.”
Jiang Chen said without the slightest change in his tone: “Then is he still getting online today?”
Fang JingXing said: “He said he will come on at night.”
Xie ChengYan originally wanted to play in the afternoon, but Jiang ShiLan and Jiang Hui both thought it’s best if he took some more time to recover.
After all, he had told JingXing that something came up. It’s best to not log in so quickly. As such, they told him to play at night.
Jiang Chen naturally knew about this, but he couldn’t reveal any clues so he pretended he had just learned about it and nodded his head, changing the topic: “You’re not going to live stream today?”
Fang JingXing said: “Stream tomorrow.”
Perhaps because he had gotten used to playing the game together with this kid lately, he was extremely bored yesterday the entire time while he was streaming from the afternoon into the night. So he didn’t want to stream again today. As such, after discussing with the streaming platform, they agreed to streaming every other day. He wanted to finish this year’s broadcasting time as soon as possible so he won’t have to renew the contract after it expires.
He asked: “Are you still going to come watch?”
Jiang Chen said: “Nope.”
Fang JingXing smiled exasperatedly.
He was the grand and majestic league Adonis, who was bright like the midday sun, with a status that’s peerless and untouchable within the esports circle— Yet in the face of this youth, it seemed as if all of his charms were sealed under the wards of the other’s talismans, not only useless but also constantly getting disdained.
He exhaled a long breath: “Alright. Want to play a dungeon?”
Jiang Chen nodded and formed a squad with him. Then they called a few more people from the guild and left together.
How long will it be before Xie ChengYan fucks up and says something that tips Fang JingXing off? Three chapters? Five chapters? Taking bets now!
2 chapters for me !
im going to guess another 10 at least, considering how long the book is and the timeline that would fit it. So somewhere around ch 40 maybe a bit before or maybe a bit after
I guess 7 chapters ☺️
Thank you for the chapter!! 🥳
Five chapters… hahahahahaha! Thanks for the update 🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the chapter <3