translator: Oyen editor: Ciel
That night, Chu Yan had a long dream. He dreamt about a summer many years ago, when the ‘Miracle’ professional league just started. He had set up the Pure Cleansing team despite the opposition of his best friend, Zhu Ran—— Zhu Ran and Chu Yan were close friends who grew up together. They attended the same university, and even took the electronic engineering examinations together. Originally, they planned to start a company together after graduation, but Chu Yan ran to be an esports player, which made Zhu Ran very puzzled. Later, the Miracle league grew in size, and its treatment of professional players gradually improved. After watching several matches, Zhu Ran recognised the game’s good development prospects, and gradually understood Chu Yan’s ideas.
During vacation, Zhu Ran invited Chu Yan to visit his home. When Chu Yan arrived at the Zhu family home in Wuhan, he saw a little guy playing ‘Miracle’ on a computer in the study room. The little guy was very short, and dressed in sportswear, much like an elementary school student. His eyes were clear, transparent and bright, causing him to look tender and very cute. At that time, the child was busy looking for a team to play in the dungeon, and the expression on his face was very serious. Smiling, Chu Yan chose not to disturb him, and withdrew from the study room to ask, “Who is this child?”
“My nephew, Zhu Qingyue,” Zhu Ran introduced. “He likes Miracle very much, and has been playing it recently.” Zhu Ran paused, lightly closing the study room’s door. He invited Chu Yan to sit down in the living room and added, “In fact, the reason I asked you to come here this time was for this matter. Qingyue has no other expertise, but is very good at playing games. How about, if he follows you later? What do you think?”
Chu Yan laughed. “How old is your nephew? Why does he look like an elementary school boy?”
“His face looks quite young, but he is already 15 years old.” Zhu Ran replied.
Chu Yan frowned. “15 years old is still a minor, are you certain in letting him follow me? Playing games professionally is not as simple as playing a normal online game.”
Zhu Ran patted Chu Yan’s shoulder. “We grew up together. Naturally, if you are the one taking care of him, I can rest easy.”
Glancing at the closed study room door, Chu Yan asked doubtfully. “Why does your nephew live in your house? As an uncle, why do you still have to worry about his future?”
“Qingyue is actually a very pitiful child,” Zhu Ran whispered in reply. “His parents died when he was ten years old, and his only relatives in Wuhan are us. My father took him in and asked him to stay in our house for the time being. His father is my cousin, so while I am his uncle in terms of seniority, I am in fact only four years older than him. His parents left him a fortune, which is still in the custody of the lawyer for the time being. Qingyue is so young that he doesn’t know how to do business. I discussed it with my father and wanted to find something for him to do first. When he grows up and matures, he will go back to the Zhu family to inherit the fortune left by his parents.”
Chu Yan, of course, could trust his friend’s good nature, and he also knew that with Zhu Ran’s family background, there was no need to fight over that fortune with his little nephew. They were sincere in taking care of Qingyue. It was just… Chu Yan hesitated. “Are you sure he wants to be an esports player? Playing normal games is not the same as playing competitive games.”
Zhu Ran nodded. “Qingyue is very good and sensible. I have already asked him about this matter, and he really wants to be an esports player. However, he is timid and introverted. I am afraid he will be bullied if he goes to other teams, so I want to entrust him to you. At least, with you around, you can take care of him.”
Chu Yan thought about it for a few moments, before making a decision. “Alright, since you’re willing to entrust him to me, I’ll accept him as my apprentice.”
Zhu Ran smiled. “So, I can count on you?”
“Rest assured,” Chu Yan guaranteed. “I’ll take good care of him.”
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After the two people finished their discussion, Zhu Ran knocked on the study room’s door. “Qingyue, come here. I want to introduce you to a great god.”
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Hearing this, Zhu Qingyue’s eyes immediately lit up. “Really?” He asked Chu Yan expectantly. “You want me as your apprentice?”
The teenager’s voice before puberty was soft, his dark and clear eyes were like cute little animals. Chu Yan smiled as he stood up, and found that the child’s height only reached his chest. Reaching out his hand, Chu Yan rubbed Zhu Qingyue’s head. “Really. Are you still not going to call me master?”
Zhu Qingyue immediately yelled. “Master!”
“Go and pour a cup of tea for your master.” Zhu Ran added.
Zhu Qingyue responded with “En”, obediently ran to pour a cup of tea. Chu Yan sat down on the sofa, watching the little guy make a cup of Pu’er tea and respectfully bring it to him with both hands. “Master, please have some tea.”
Chu Yan laughed. “Is it necessary to be so formal?”
“Since you have been recognized as his master, you should be recognised with this cup of tea.” Zhu Ran answered. “A-Yan, Qingyue is my cousin’s only child. I have entrusted him to you, so don’t bully him.”
“Of course, such a good apprentice, I will take good care of him.” Chu Yan immediately promised.
Taking the tea from Zhu Qingyue’s hand, Chu Yan drank a few sips, before putting down the teacup and rubbing his little apprentice’s head. “Alright, you can follow me from now on. Pack up your luggage and go to Hangzhou with me in three days.”
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Three days later, Zhu Qingyue left his hometown and followed his master to the Pure Cleansing team base in Hangzhou.
Due to limited funds, Pure Cleansing team’s conditions were not very good. The club did not have the small apartment-style dormitory like other clubs, but instead had a small-sized apartment with two beds, toilets and bathrooms, similar to a travellers’ inn. Fortunately, the room was very clean and comfortable to live in.
Chu Yan took his little apprentice to his room. “The conditions in the team are not very good at the moment. You can share a room with me for now, so that I can take care of you.”
Zhu Qingyue followed him obediently. “It’s alright, master,” he replied earnestly, “this is very good.”
He was not a spoiled child, although the Zhu family was quite rich, and his uncle and family had never mistreated him. Still, he was dependent on others, and was not as comfortable as he would be around his own family. Zhu Qingyue had always been very obedient, he did not choose what to eat or wear, and his material requirements were not high. The conditions in the dormitory were indeed simple and crude, but he felt very good and was very happy to live with his master.
After unpacking his luggage, Zhu Qingyue followed his master to the training room.
There were several young people in the training room. Chu Yan briefly introduced him to the team members’ situation, before a teenager was pulled over. “This is Luo Yuan, my other apprentice, you should call him senior brother.”
Luo Yuan had a cheerful personality, and reached out a hand to greet him. “So you are the junior brother that master mentioned. So small, aren’t you still a minor?”
Zhu Qingyue flushed slightly, but reached out and shook hands with him. “Hello, senior brother. I’m fifteen years old.”
Luo Yuan laughed impolitely. “So you’re still considered to be a minor!”
Zhu Qingyue lowered his head, not daring to speak.
“Qingyue is indeed still young,” Chu Yan explained, “Everyone, please take care of him. I’m going to let him stay in training camp for some time, and he will debut after he reaches 16.”
After the captain said this, everyone nodded, showing their understanding. Chu Yan then began to arrange the players’ training schedule simply and decisively. In less than five minutes, the training tasks for today had been scheduled. Turning around, he saw his little apprentice’s black and bright eyes looking at him seriously, causing Chu Yan to smile. He took Zhu Qingyue to sit down in front of the computer, before asking, “Qingyue, what kind of profession do you want to choose? Do you have any particular preference?”
Zhu Qingyue scratched his head. “I’m not very good at playing as an attacker. Can I play an auxiliary like master?”
“Of course you can,” Chu Yan replied. “First, you need to set up an account, and slowly upgrade from the first level. Familiarize yourself with the auxiliary’s formation skills from the beginning, then I’ll teach you how to match your skill points and your equipment.”
Zhu Qingyue replied seriously, “En, I understand!”
Chu Yan spent the afternoon accompanying his little apprentice to practice, explaining in detail the usage of each skill and adding point methods. Chu Yan was indeed a good master and taught him patiently. Zhu Qingyue was very moved, and looked at Chu Yan with respect and worship.
When night fell, they returned to the dormitory to sleep. However, Zhu Qingyue couldn’t sleep, most likely because he was not used to the different environment.
Chu Yan noticed that the little guy in the next bed was tossing and turning around, unable to settle down. “Qingyue, what’s the matter?”
Zhu Qingyue’s soft voice was heard from under the quilt. “I can’t sleep, I feel a little… a little cold…”
At that time, it was the middle of winter, and it had rained in Hangzhou for several days in a row. The dormitory was indeed damp and cold. Chu Yan was still young and full of vigour, so he didn’t feel the chill. Perhaps Zhu Qingyue was more afraid of the cold? Thinking of this, Chu Yan lifted the quilt and replied, “Come and sleep with master, it’s warm here.”
Zhu Qingyue immediately ran over and burrowed into Chu Yan’s quilt. He was thin and small, his curled up form looking pitiful.
Chu Yan took the little apprentice into his arms and smiled. “Are you afraid of the cold?”
Feeling embarrassed, Zhu Qingyue whispered. “En…”
Chu Yan responded with, “Is it warm in master’s bed?”
Nodding, Zhu Qingyue’s face blushed. “En.”
Chu Yan replied. “It’s really cold these days. You can sleep with master. But … don’t wet the bed, do you hear me?”
Zhu Qingyue was stupefied. It turned out that his master was laughing at him for being too childish. His cheeks flushing pink, Zhu Qingyue said seriously. “I am fifteen years old, and I have never wet the bed.”
Chu Yan rubbed his head. “You look like an eight year old child.”
Zhu Qingyue was unconvinced. “I will grow taller!”
Chu Yan laughed. “No matter how tall you grow, you won’t be as tall as your master.”
“…” Zhu Qingyue had to stop talking and hung his head sullenly. Chu Yan smiled and patted his little apprentice’s back to appease him. “Master is joking with you. Go to sleep.”
A moment later, the little guy in his arms fell asleep evenly, as if looking for heat, took the initiative to hug Chu Yan’s waist, buried his head in Chu Yan’s chest, and slept soundly. Chu Yan felt really helpless—— this apprentice was timid, afraid of the cold, and looked like a child, how can such a player mix in the esports competition circle?
By promising Zhu Ran to take care of this little guy, he would probably end up being both a master and a father!
Ohh the backstory of how they met!! I’m so hyped for this couple LOOL its unreal
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A little bit of Pure Cleansing backstory 😏, so happy for this CP~
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Lol, I mean…when I was 15 I would have def felt weird cuddling in bed with an almost stranger.
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Lol, it’s really true, this white rabbit easily got into the trap 🙈
I thought Chu Yan was worried of their age gap but that is not the issue. I think he wants to hide his feelings cause he feel ashamed with his best friend.
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That’s right, Qingyue is his bestfriend nephew and also his apprentice. If I’m not wrong, master and apprentice is like parent and the child?
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Ohoho, you don’t want to be his dad 😛
Qingyue is so cute as a 15 year old!
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lmao, he wants to be his partner… for lifetime 😏
He is still a white rabbit though~
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Zhu Qingyue was so cute as a baby!!! Such an adorable little apprentice, and now look at how he’s grown..
Thanks for the chapter Oyen and Ciel!!!
Grown up, but still a white rabbit~ 😏
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Awww ZQY at that time…oh he was a baby who cried from the match lol. He’s like a little rabbit rn and master really pampered him. Unfortunately for Chu Yan from being a master and father, he himself wants to be a husband instead lol
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Chu Yan didn’t want to be his master anymore, he want to be his husband 🙈
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I really so excited for this CP u_u ah so warm
I also excited with this CP ☺
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Chu Yan hitting on a 16 year old that is described as looking younger than his age when he was around 20 feels so illegal 💀