translator: Oyen editor: Ciel
Standing in the middle of the stage, Sang Jun took the initiative to hold out his hand. “Congratulations to the both of you.”
“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, “Vice-captain Sang, I admire your tactical layout very much.”
“Captain Qin is too polite,” Sang Jun smiled, “I will ask you for more advice in the future.”
Chu Jianxin also held out his hand. “Congratulations.”
After a few courteous exchanges, the four turned and walked off the stage.
The reporter who was waiting below the stage came up to them once again. “I’m going to repeat my words again—— congratulations on winning the game!”
“Thank you,” Xiao Han replied.
“Having won the partner competition, do the both of you have any thoughts or feelings you’d like to share?” The reporter asked.
Qin Mo glanced at Xiao Han, motioning for him to speak first with just a look. Obediently, Xiao Han picked up the microphone. “My cooperation with Xiao Mo is very tacit. Being able to win the partner championship with him makes me very happy.”
“Both of you have known each other for so many years, and your tacit understanding is naturally extraordinary.” The reporter agreed. “What about god Mo? How do you feel?”
“I am also very satisfied with the result.” Qin Mo replied simply.
“I found that in this partner competitions, god Mo left god Han alone many times, and there were even cases where god Han was left to fight a 1V2. Every time god Mo is killed first, god Han would live to the end. Is this something the two of you discussed in advance?” The reporter asked.
“En,” Qin Mo nodded in agreement, “We both have our own strengths. My output is not as good as Xiao Han, so when necessary, I will choose to sacrifice myself to protect Xiao Han.”
“What does god Han think?” The reporter asked.
Xiao Han glanced at Qin Mo. “Win the competition, so I don’t let him down.”
“Your relationship is very good!” The reporter exclaimed.
“But of course.” Xiao Han showed a rare smile.
The audience began to scream, and the live broadcast platform was spammed with a large barrage of comments. “This is true love!”
“Many viewers say that your relationship must be true love,” the reporter gossiped. “I’m very curious, if either of you have a girlfriend in the future, will your feelings for each other remain unchanged? In this case, won’t your girlfriend be jealous?”
Xiao Han thought: if we are together, then wouldn’t there not be these troubles? Reporter, your eyesight is quite bad!
Worried that Xiao Han would spill the beans, Qin Mo immediately took over the microphone. “Not at all. Neither of us has plans to find a girlfriend yet.”
Because you already have a boyfriend– Xiao Han added in his heart.
The reporter smiled. “Fans say that the both of you share true love. If this continues, won’t the both of you get together?”
“No,” Qin Mo replied, “the relationship between Xiao Han and I is very pure.”
It’s pure love– Xiao Han continued to add in his heart.
The reporter had to change the topic. “God Han won in the individual competition, and both of you won the partner competition. In the early stage, Mojue can be said to be the biggest winner in the small events, so what are your plans for the next project? Will you both participate in the KOF arena?”
“It is not convenient to disclose our arrangements, but our goal has always been the annual championship.” Qin Mo replied seriously.
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In the previous individual competition, Nie Yuzhu won third place, placing Chen Jiang in fourth.
In this partner competition, Qiu Yuan won third place, and Chen Jiang was once again in fourth.
His fans were a little distressed. “Feeling extremely distressed for captain Chen; he never manages to win a trophy!”
“Although the third and fourth teams score the same number of points, the third place has a trophy, and fourth place does not!”
Moreover, third place sounded much better than fourth place.
Chen Jiang’s expression showed his helplessness. Had Frost Moon offended anyone recently? In the individual competition, he lost to Nie Yuzhu by a little bit, and in this partner competition, they lost to Qiu Yuan by a little bit again. It was enough to take fourth place twice consecutively.
Perhaps they ought to invite the great gods of the Seven Star Grass club to be the guest commentators next time. Maybe their poisonous milk could change the fortune of Frost Moon’s players.
***
The award ceremony was held at 10:00pm in the evening. The award ceremony for the smaller events wasn’t so formal, and the trophy was awarded to the winners by the guest commentator.
Coincidentally, Tan Shitian knew everyone on the stage today, the champions, runner-ups, and even the second runner-ups.
All six had played in the Miracle professional league. Xiao Han and Qin Mo made their debut the earliest, participating in the first world competition. After Qin Mo’s retirement, Xiao Han participated in the second world competition, in which Tan Shitian was the vice-captain of the national team. Qiu, Yuan, Chu and Sang were players at around the same time, but compared to Tan Shitian, all of them were considered part of the younger generation. Among them, Qiu Zongping and Yuan Xi had successfully participated in several world competitions as double summoners. However, Chu Jianxin and Sang Jun had never participated in the national team because of the quota limitations.
Still, in terms of strength, Chu Sang were not weaker than Qiu Yuan, which was proven in this partner competition.
Till today, Tan Shitian was still the Time team’s captain. Looking at the newcomers of back then, who had become the captains of new teams, Tan Shitian felt rather emotional.
The third place trophy was given to Sky Team’s Qiu Zongping and Yuan Xi—— Qiu Yuan had inherited Wind Colour club’s double summoner tactics. Although they were not as strong as the combination of Ling Xuefeng and Qin Mo back then, Qiu Zongping’s steadiness and Yuan Xi’s violence had formed a style of their own.
Tan Shitian smiled. “Congratulations.”
Qiu Zongping shook Tan Shitian’s hand gracefully. “Thank you, captain Tan.”
As he received the trophy, Yuan Xi teared up in excitement. In this partner competition where experts were as plentiful as clouds, with captain Qiu’s arrangements and command, they managed to reach the semi-finals. Yuan Xi only needed to listen to his orders and deal as much damage as possible. Looking back, in order to surpass Qiu Zongping, he ran to the new game as the captain, only to make a mess of the entire team. After overhearing Qiu Zongping’s conversation with the manager, he lost his temper and ran away from home… truth be told, if he was allowed to lead the new team, the Sky team would have been soundly beaten by the other major teams.
Fortunately, captain Qiu was a magnanimous person, and wasn’t offended by his unreasonable behaviour. During the competition, Qiu Zongping even patiently explained his tactics to Yuan Xi, causing Yuan Xi to feel guilty. However, Yuan Xi was too embarrassed to apologise, and could only whisper a quiet “thank you” as he received the trophy.
Stunned, Qiu Zongping turned around. Meeting Yuan Xi’s clear gaze, Qiu Zongping couldn’t help but to smile. “Why thank me? Without you, our double summoners core wouldn’t exist.”
Seeing Yuan Xi carefully observe the third place trophy, Qiu Zongping shook his head helplessly. “It’s not as if you’ve never won a prize before. Why are you so happy?”
“I don’t know why,” Yuan Xi scratched his head. “This is my first time winning a partner competition with you, so I’m happy.”
Qiu Zongping’s smile widened. “Now you realise, captain Qiu is a good person.”
Yuan Xi: “Yes, yes!”
Qiu Zongping: “…”
After receiving a good person card, it seemed that Yuan Xi’s heart knot had been completely untied.
*
Next, the second place trophy would be awarded to Dynasty’s Chu Jianxin and Sang Jun.
Since both of them used to be members of the Time team, Tan Shitian was very familiar with their personal strengths and playstyles. Looking at Xiao Chu and Xiao Sang, who had made it all the way to the finals, Tan Shitian was very pleased.
“You performed well,” Tan Shitian smiled, handing the trophies to the two of them.
Chu Jianxin’s mood was very good as he received the trophy. “Thank you, captain Tan!”
“Thank you, captain Tan.” Sang Jun replied respectfully.
“Cheng Wei asked me to pass on a message,” Tan Shitian added. “When you get back, he’ll treat you to chicken drumsticks.”
“Why is it chicken drumsticks again?” Chu Jianxin had a bitter expression.
“God Wei loves to eat it.” Sang Jun smiled. “You should follow your master.”
“Alright…” Chu Jianxin was helpless.
Tan Shitian patted Xiao Chu’s shoulder as encouragement.
As the champions, Xiao Han and Qin Mo would receive their trophies last. The two stood by the entire time, constantly staring at Tan Shitian as if to say “Hurry up, captain Tan, why haven’t we gotten our awards?”
Under Han Mo’s expectant gaze, Tan Shitian finally picked up their trophies and shook their hands. “Congratulations, your masters will no doubt be very pleased.”
“Thank you.” Qin Mo replied.
Just as Qin Mo was about to accept the trophy, Tan Shitian leaned in. “Which step are you at now?” he whispered.
“What?” Qin Mo was puzzled.
“What step have the two little kittens reached thus far?” Tan Shitian chuckled. “When will the wedding candy be sent out?”
Only now did Qin Mo react. “Please don’t make such jokes, captain Tan,” he denied, but his ears felt flushed.
Tan Shitian smiled, pressing the trophy into Qin Mo’s hands. “Congratulations,” he replied quietly. “I hope that the next time I congratulate you, I will be able to drink some wedding wine.”
Qin Mo: “……”
Tan Shitian was very amused by Qin Mo’s tense expression. Although Qin Mo was no longer at the bottom of the food chain and bullied by his predecessors, he was essentially the same, and would blush the moment he was teased. However, he was now very good at hiding his emotions on his face.
Still, the flushed colour of his ears would betray him.
It seemed that he guessed correctly. The clingy mixed-breed cat and the proud persian cat were already together.
Xiao Han was very straightforward, offering a reply as he received his trophy. “Don’t worry. If we have a wedding reception, we will certainly invite captain Tan.”
“What nonsense are you talking about!” Qin Mo glared at him.
“Okay,” Tan Shitian smiled. “I’m looking forward to drinking your wedding wine.”
At this moment, the host shouted “Congratulations to the winners of the awards”, and the camera moved over. Everyone immediately adjusted their expressions and moved to stand close together for a group photo.
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The award ceremony ended with a round of warm applause. After Qin Mo and Xiao Han returned backstage with the championship trophies, they were immediately surrounded by their teammates, who offered their congratulations. Seizing the opportunity, Qin Mo checked Li Muran and Pei Yu’s homework, before asking them to make revisions and submit it to his email.
After returning to the hotel, the two people bathed and changed their clothes, before sitting on the sofa. Side by side, they stared out the french windows to look at the city’s night scenes.
The room was extremely quiet, to the point where they could hear each other breathing. Now that the competition was over, they no longer had to consider tactics, and the both of them could now calm down and relax.
A moment later, Xiao Han picked up the championship trophies. “Xiao Mo, how about we exchange trophies with each other?”
The design of the trophy in the partner competition was different from that of the individual competition. In particular, two lines of text were printed on the partner competition trophy. The first line read ‘Gold Award for Peerless Jianghu Professional League’s Partner Competition’, and the second line showed the names of the players.
‘Xiao Han & Qin Mo’, and ‘Qin Mo & Xiao Han’.
Whomever’s name was written first, was the owner of the trophy.
This design was very considerate, allowing two players to quickly distinguish between their own and their partner’s trophy.
Xiao Han switched the two trophies, handing the one with his name written first to Qin Mo. “Let’s switch.”
“They are the same gold trophies, why change them?” Qin Mo wondered.
Xiao Han replied. “There is a tradition in ancient China about exchanging love tokens. I think it’s good for us to swap trophies as love tokens.”
Qin Mo: “…”
What was this handsome mixed-race boy thinking of all day long? How could a trophy be used as a token of love?
“This is the first trophy we won together, which is proof of our strength, and also proof of our feelings.” Xiao Han continued to explain.
Qin Mo: “…”
It seemed like this sentence couldn’t be refuted?
Faced with Xiao Han’s serious gaze, Qin Mo could only smile helplessly. “Okay. We’ll follow your idea.”
Xiao Han immediately switched the trophies, before leaning over to hug Qin Mo. “Xiao Mo, I will always trust you… and always love you. This trophy is our witness.”
Listening to his straightforward sweet talk, Qin Mo’s ears flushed red. Still, he raised his hands, and returned Xiao Han’s hug. “Me too,” he whispered quietly.
Qin Mo’s shy blushing expression was particularly attractive, so Xiao Han kissed him on the lips, unceremoniously sliding his tongue past Qin Mo’s lips.
“Wu…” Closing his eyes, Qin Mo accepted the kiss, though his attempts to respond were a little sloppy.
Sounds that could make people blush echoed in the formerly-quiet room.
The partner competition was finally over, but there were still many events to come in this year’s league.
As Xiao Han had said; he would always trust Qin Mo, so he would never hesitate when Qin Mo made tactical arrangements.
Similarly, Qin Mo would always trust Xiao Han. Even if he sacrificed himself to keep Xiao Han alive at a critical moment, he always believed that Xiao Han had the strength to turn the tide.
In fact, the most powerful aspect about Twin Stars wasn’t their tactics or their strength, but instead the absolute trust and understanding between the two.
Awww this chapter was oh so cute! I giggled a lot ahaga. I love them oh so so much!!
Lol, especially when Tan Shitian knows abt them, epic scene 😏
Cute
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They’re so sweet! 😍
Tan Shitian is really sharp~ He could already realize that they are together
Thank you for the chapter ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, he realize fast, lol~
I think, Tan Shitian also know fast abt cat god and Lin Xuefeng right?
You’re welcome~ 💕
Yes, LXF made it obvious back then when he posted on Tan Shitian‘s Weibo~? Saying that Cheng Wei‘s and Catgod‘s relationship are only based on parent-child relationship…
Oh, I remember this, when LXF giving a hint 🤣
Lol captain tan calling them out right in the middle of giving out their awards what if the other contestants overheard?? Although it’s not news to them since the undercover couple mission was exposed and passed around.
lolll, I think other players have a tacit understanding for this 🤣
OMG Tan Shitian appeared!!!!!! AAAAAAA and he knows!!!! Hahahahahahaha but the exchange of trophies though same as Ling Cat awwwww
if qin ye has the highest awareness character in TSG when it comes to hidden relationships, it was tan shitian in GLS. he was the most aware about lingcat’s relationship even though he was from different team. and now both qin ye and tan shitian discovered hanmo’s relationship with just a few subtle hints. tsuntsun qin mo is so adorable!!