translator: Oyen editor: Ciel
After meeting Li Muran’s mother, Qin Mo had a better understanding of his origins. However, because of his master’s sudden mention of Li Muran, Qin Mo still had many doubts about this matter.
From the way she spoke, it could be inferred that Ming Hui was a gentle and kind person. However, her temperament was sharp, and she was obviously a powerful businesswoman. Was it because his master knew her that he mentioned Li Muran’s situation? Thinking of this, Qin Mo decided to ask Ling Xuefeng directly, and as such simply sent a message. “Does master know Muran’s mother?”
“En, his mother’s name is Ming Hui.” Ling Xuefeng’s reply came quickly. “When I took over the National Grace club, I found that Ming Hui held 30% of the shares. She and Xu Lin were college classmates, but Xu Lin started her business after graduating. After Ming Hui got married, she resigned and stayed at home for several years before returning to the market. When Xu Lin entered the esports circle, she pulled her old classmate in as a partner. Ming Hui gave Xu Lin a sum of money, and became the largest shareholder of the National Grace club.”
There was a short pause, before Ling Xuefeng sent another message. “I met her once during the handover. Ming Hui told me all this. When she mentioned that her eldest son was in Mojue, I realised her relationship with Li Muran.”
No wonder his master never mentioned Li Muran before, and only brought up this matter after taking over the National Grace club. It turned out that he met Muran’s mother during the handover. The fact that Ming Hui could understand and agree with both her sons going to play games professionally showed that she paid a certain degree of attention to esports. However, Qin Mo did not expect that she was actually one of the investors of the National Grace club.
Ling Xuefeng added: “She is a shareholder, but she does not participate in the management of the club. After learning of Xu Lin’s style of management in recent years, she expressed her disapproval and transferred her shares to me at a low price. It is no secret in the circle that she experienced a failed marriage when she was young, and her ex-husband committed domestic violence. Because of this experience, she did not consider getting married again, and instead went to Shenzhen alone with her two children. Rumour has it that her eldest son witnessed their quarrel, and stabbed their father with a knife, and might have some psychological problems. Do you know these?”
Qin Mo was stunned. He didn’t expect Li Muran to have such an experience when growing up. However, Li Muran’s character was not like that of a child who grew up in a normal family environment. Qin Mo showed the message to XIao Han, who frowned. “Psychological problems? I thought that Muran was just introverted. I didn’t expect him to have such a history.”
It took a few moments before Qin Mo typed out a reply. “The reason master offered me a reminder, was it because you were worried that the pressure would be too great on him if I selected Muran as the captain?”
“There is another reason,” Ling Xuefeng continued. “His mother is now alone in Shenzhen, managing a large investment group. I worry that Li Muran is just trying out esports to experience something new and will go back one day. Before handing over the captaincy, you should check everything clearly, and make sure that Li Muran has the intention to take over as captain.”
Master’s worry was very reasonable. There were many players in the esports circle who came to join in the fun on a whim, before going back to school or helping their parents with the family business after playing for just a year or two. Such people could not take on the heavy responsibility of being a captain. Therefore, Qin Mo had never mentioned to Li Muran before that he was training him to be captain, and instead only showed his appreciation for Li Muran and taught him some tactical knowledge.
In fact, Li Muran sent a message saying that he would renew his contract with Mojue and never transfer. Because Li Muran had made up his mind to continue pursuing the path of a professional esports player, Qin Mo told him the full truth.
Thinking of this, Qin Mo replied. “I understand Master’s worries, but I also believe in my own vision. Muran is determined to stay with the team. As for his psychological issues, I feel that he will slowly recover.”
“You are the captain, Mojue’s matters are for you to decide,” Ling Xuefeng replied. “I am just reminding you to pay more attention to the situation of your team members. There is no other meaning.”
Qin Mo: “I understand, thank you master.”
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Blushing, Qin Mo returned the phone to Xiao Han and sent a message to Ling Xuefeng from his own phone. “Master, my phone was out of battery just now.”
“This excuse is too bad,” Ling Xuefeng replied. “It would have been better not to switch phones and continue to use Xiao Han’s.”
Qin Mo: “…”
Clearly, his master had seen through everything.
Seeing Ling Xuefeng’s message, Xiao Han forcibly stopped himself from laughing aloud. Still, when faced with Qin Mo’s embarrassed expression, he couldn’t help but offer some comfort. “It’s alright, isn’t it just using my mobile phone to send him a message? This proves that we have a good relationship, and that there are no secrets on our phones, so we can exchange them at any time. Master won’t mind.”
However, Qin Mo cared a lot about this, and felt a strange sense of shame when using Xiao Han’s phone to contact his master.
“We have the same phone model, and it is easy to be confused. I want to buy a phone case to distinguish mine from yours,” he replied seriously.
“Then, buy a pair in different colors,” Xiao Han nodded. “I like blue.”
Qin Mo frowned. “Who wants to use matching phone cases with you. Isn’t it too childish?”
Xiao Han was just about to refute when he heard the doorbell ring. The two could only pause the conversation here for now, with Xiao Han going to open the door.
Li Muran was outside. His face was still expressionless, but his gaze was very sincere. Looking up at Xiao Han, he apologised. “Master, I’m sorry…”
Inviting him into the room, Xiao Han shut the door. “Why are you suddenly apologising?”
Lowering his head, Li Muran answered. “When you accepted me as an apprentice, I didn’t tell you that I originally planned to go home when the contract expired …”
Xiao Han and Qin Mo glanced at each other— Sure enough, it was as Ling Xuefeng suspected. Li Muran hadn’t planned on staying in Mojue for a long time. In addition, he didn’t like to express his thoughts, and never mentioned this matter to anyone.
Walking over, Qin Mo stood by Li Muran. “Plans can be changed. You don’t have to apologise for something that didn’t happen.”
Li Muran was silent for a few moments, before whispering a reply. “But still, you both trusted me. I feel that I have let you both down…”
“I can understand. You haven’t yet reached twenty years old, and are still uncertain about your future. Your thoughts are conflicted, and your heart is wavering. This is very normal.” His voice warm, Qin Mo patted Li Muran on the shoulder gently. “When I was younger, I was undecided on whether to play esports professionally for a long time. Thoughts will slowly change; as long as the final decision is right, any contradictions faced in the process will not affect you.”
Li Muran looked up, stunned, but met with a rare gentle look from Qin Mo. “You don’t blame me?”
“Of course not.” Qin Mo replied. “You don’t have to feel guilty about things that happened in the past. Now, you only need to tell me one thing—— do you want to be the second generation captain of Mojue?”
Did he want to be a captain? Of course. If he did have the ability, any future tactical arrangements would be made by him. The game would also be commanded by him, which was more challenging than simply being a healer.
“En.” Li Muran nodded vigorously.
“Then that’s enough,” Qin Mo smiled slightly. “You just need to listen to my arrangements and fully realise your potential.” Qin Mo took his hand back from the teenager’s shoulder, gazing at his eyes carefully. “In fact, Muran, your qualifications are actually very good. Your sensitivity, meticulous observations, excellent overall vision, and rigorous thinking are all reasons why I chose you. But there is another important reason. Do you know what it is?”
Li Muran shook his head. “I don’t know.”
“It’s your love for esports.” Qin Mo replied.
Li Muran stared at him blankly. He didn’t expect this to be the reason. What was even more unexpected was the fact that Qin Mo could actually perceive this from his constantly-paralysed face.
Did god Mo have x-ray eyes? How was he able to see that?
“Your eyes don’t lie,” Qin Mo explained. “You rarely chat with Xiao Pei and the others, and you are not interested in various topics brought up by your peers. But whenever I mention the game, you can talk with me for a long time. If you didn’t love esports or like to study the various game tactics, you couldn’t possibly have managed this.” Seeing the complex look on Li Muran’s face, Qin Mo sighed lightly. “Perhaps the happenings at home might have shaken your resolve, but in the end, you chose to stick to your original intentions. This makes me really relieved.”
Taking a deep breath, Li Muran replied firmly, “God Mo, I won’t be shaken anymore. You’re right… I do like it.”
Qin Mo smiled. “Rest early when you get back and adjust your mood. Since you like the game, then do your best, and study hard with everyone in the future.”
Nodding vigorously, Li Muran turned and left the room.
After he left, Xiao Han sighed. “Xiao Mo, you have gotten more eloquent. Now, Muran will be full of determination.”
“He’s a talented player. It’s a pity for him to give up now.” Glancing at Xiao Han, Qin Mo whispered. “I have given up, so I know more clearly what it’s like—— to love a game, but be unable to continue standing on the field. I don’t want him to take a wrong step and regret it in the future.”
“What about you…” Xiao Han asked. “Do you regret it?”
“Me?” Thinking for a while, Qin Mo met with Xiao Han’s gaze with gentle eyes. “I don’t regret meeting my master. I don’t regret coming back three years later… and meeting you again.” Holding Xiao Han’s hand, he continued quietly. “My master is my most respected person. You are…”
“I’m your lover.” Xiao Han answered consciously.
“…” Qin Mo didn’t deny it. He was already immune to Xiao Han’s thick skin.
Only at this moment, after choosing a successor and meeting Xiao Han’s smiling gaze, did Qin Mo finally feel a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart.
Time passed by very quickly. It seemed as though it were just yesterday that he was called the ‘little prince’, but in the blink of an eye, he and Xiao Han had become masters of their own. As a captain, he now had to train the next generation. Qin Mo suddenly understood Ling Xuefeng’s painstaking efforts. When faced with the conceited Qin Mo of that year doing whatever he pleased in the team, his master should have had many headaches, right?
Now, when faced with the unsmiling loner Li Muran, and also the simple-minded yet energetic monkey Shen who jumped up and down all day, Qin Mo also had a headache.
Looking after an apprentice really wasn’t easy!
Not only did he have to cultivate their level and consciousness, he also needed to pay attention to their psychological state, and not let his apprentices go down the wrong path.
Ling Xuefeng was a good master, and Qin Mo also wanted to be as good of a master as he could.
Although Muran and Shen He had many shortcomings, both of them really liked the game, and were willing to learn attentively and conscientiously. Qin Mo had always believed that everyone would grow up and experience change. Li Muran and Shen He would certainly become excellent professional players in the future, and would live up to the expectations of their masters.
I didn’t expect Li Muran‘s mother to be a college classmate of Xu Lin and that she’s a shareholder of the National Grace club… So this is how LXF know about Li Muran‘s past!
Hahaha Qin Mo accidentally using the phone of Xiao Han to contact his master xD Their interaction was so funny.
Li Muran has psychological problems? I hope that he can recover! Well, I guess most of that will be Shen He’s influence from now on…
Thank you for the chapter 💜💜💜
I also didn’t expect that, that’s also why Li Muran’s mother agree for them to join esports 🤣
Using Xiao Han’s phone to chat with his master, like cat god use Ling Xuefeng’s phone to send message 😏
I think Shen He’s influence will be greater for Li Muran~
You’re welcome~ ❤