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The LPL Spring Season was now in its fifth week.
BLK played three games and had not lost yet.
Glutinous Rice was on the substitute list this season, but then, he had always been the one watching the TV in the lounge and never on the stage, playing.
Lin Xiting didn’t understand why she was sitting in the audience.
Last night, Glutinous Rice excitedly told her in WeChat that he might play today, then gave her a ticket and asked her to come.
With a BLK’s logo sticker pasted on her face, she held the team’s banner and sighed helplessly. The competition stage was well decorated. There were large screens and light effects, giving the audience the illusion of watching a concert.
Afraid the television broadcast camera would capture her, she covered her face with her hand as she chatted with her brother.
Lin Xizhou couldn’t come to the BLK game because of his public image. This was also one of his big regrets, so he shooed his sister to the game like a herding a duck.
Sitting in the dressing room watching the live broadcast, Lin Xizhou suddenly had an evil idea.
He sent a message to Lin Xiting.
Zhou Not Porridge: [Woah, you are on the big screen!]
When she saw the message, she was startled. Turning her head to the big screen, she saw the commentary booth. She knew immediately that her brother duped her and was fuming. Unexpectedly, the camera did capture her in the next moment as her face appeared on the big screen.
A big screen—her shocked and dumbfounded face, down to the finest hair, was displayed in front of all the audience watching at the event and on the livestream…
She quickly lowered her head and gnashed her teeth.
Lin Xizhou, you bastard!
In the players’ lounge, Bighead laughed.
“Woah, isn’t that Little Porridge’s younger sister?”
Little Dream touched his newly grown acne and gave a long and envious sigh.
“Ah, Little Porridge’s family has good genes. Why is she growing so beautiful—like she was favoured by heaven, while they abandoned me with my acne face. So unfair.”
Glutinous Rice sat in the corner, with his team jacket over his head as he was on his phone.
He was going to play his first game on the stage today—for him, it was the first time he had officially played since he came to BLK. He was nervous but also looking forward to it. Even if he was arrogant and confident about himself, an uneasy unwillingness emerged from his heart.
Turning off the bullet screen, Glutinous Rice clipped the video with Lin Xiting in it. His album was almost filled with game-related pictures and memes, so this new picture of a girl was particularly conspicuous.
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Even if it was a close-up on the big screen, the girl’s facial features definitely withstood the test of the lens. Whether it was her sharp eyes or thin lips, they all were exquisite, so even a few minutes later, the bullet screen was still begging the cameraman to give her more screen time.
She really came.
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When the younger man first came to BLK, he was also a very arrogant teenager. In one aspect, children with some talent are somewhat prideful, especially in esports. Maybe from time spent under others’ praise in the internet cafe. Other than Ji Beiling, Glutinous Rice didn’t look anyone else in the eyes.
But after this year’s training, his edges and corners were polished smooth.
Glutinous Rice looked at Ji Beiling and didn’t know what to say.
He was undoubtedly young, being only sixteen years old. For most people, this was just the beginning of life. His first professional game was not at tier two or pre-season competitions but at LPL’s spring season tournament.
He was not in an unknown team, and not a substitute for an unknown player.
He was a substitute for the world’s number one ADC in BLK, a team that won the world championship twice.
To some extent, the pressure on his shoulders was no less than that of Ji Beiling.
Ji Beiling watched Glutinous Rice pick up his peripherals and walked to the assembled teammates.
He said, “In the first game, play what you’re best at. Whether you win or lose, there is still me. ”
In this best out of three, even if the younger man loses one game, there are still two games to win back.
Glutinous Rice nodded solemnly. He stood next to Little Dream and walked forward with his teammates.
The backstage area was close to the stage. At the end of the road was the shining main stage. The members could hear the deafening cheers from the audiences, one higher than the other.
In a trance, Glutinous Rice thought that when he was playing games in the Internet cafe, a row of computers and more than a dozen people were watching. He was calm-headed with a cigarette in his mouth. At that time, there was no honour and responsibility, there was only the pleasure of playing games.
In the process of walking to the stage, these things weighed heavily on his shoulders.
He couldn’t disappoint their expectations.
He connected his peripherals to the computer, listening to the loud and clear voices from the commentary stand.
“This time, BLK sent their young rising star, sixteen years old, ADC Glutinous Rice. During his debut, his game mechanics were also very well known. Many people have seen his wonderful montage in Korea. This is also his first appearance since he came to BLK. I think everyone is looking forward to it…”
“It’s said that Glutinous Rice uses this ID because it’s a homophone for his real name, which is Li Nuoming. Ha ha, he is also a player with an excellent image. So are they making it a tradition that in order to be an ADC in BLK, they must be handsome?”
“Alright, they are in the ban and pick phase, BLK took the initiative to choose the blue side.”
“…”
“Woah, BLK took Xayah! As we all know, Xayah is a very popular ADC in this update, but North God doesn’t seem to like using her as much. Is Glutinous Rice going to bring us an exciting match with Xayah and Rakan bot lane? Sure enough, they locked Rakan in.”
…
Lin Xiting sat in the audience.
She often went to performances and meet and greet. But this was her first time watching games live in the arena.
It might be because this was Glutinous Rice’s first game, but during the ban and pick phase, the new ADC took most of BLK’s screen time.
Some baby fat was visible on Glutinous Rice’s side face, but he was still very dashing. Different from Ji Beiling, Glutinous Rice’s handsomeness was the rebellious type. Like a head bully in school, with his dyed red hair that increased his fierce appearance.
The girl sitting next to Lin Xiting had been whispering for a long time about Glutinous Rice’s handsome face, speculating he must be intelligent too.
Lin Xiting knew that was not the case. The boy, who was two years younger than her, was silly. He couldn’t recite English words well, was semi-illiterate, and didn’t take the high school entrance examination.
She didn’t understand the game mechanics very well. She listened to the commentary’s explanation and subconsciously focused on Glutinous Rice’s ID.
Down the road, BLK’s jungler got to level four first, and bypassed the opposite ward and prepared for a gank.
Glutinous Rice didn’t act like a newcomer at all. The cooperation between him and his teammates was natural, like the moving clouds and flowing water. He predicted his opponents’ movement and successfully rooted the enemy’s support using Bladecaller, taking a successful kill.
BLK’s fans went wild. In the player’s camera, Glutinous Rice showed a happy smile and a small dimple appeared.
Lin Xiting pinched the banner in her hand.
Remembering the first time she met Glutinous Rice, who couldn’t even write his own ID properly.
She was a little excited and a little at loss.
The excitement came from knowing that the BLK team uniform with Glutinous Rice’s signature could be sold for a high price. But she was at a loss from the strange urge to keep the uniform for herself.
At the same time, Lin Xizhou chatted with Ji Beiling while watching the live broadcast in the dressing room.
He didn’t care about Glutinous Rice’s first debut. For him, he just needed the result for games without North God.
He nibbled the lollipop in his mouth and sighed.
Zhou Not Porridge: [I want to see the game live on the stage.]
In the last finals, some celebrities went to the game and were photographed by fans. The person didn’t restrain their expression. And people made the celebrity into a walking meme that was trending throughout the web. Hong-jie took this as a counterexample and banned him from appearing in the competition arena.
From Glutinous Rice taking first blood, Ji Beiling already knew the result of the game. He sat on the sofa in the lounge and replied to Lin Xizhou’s message.
Northland: [Why not just come?]
Lin Xizhou flattened his lips.
Zhou Not Porridge: [I can’t, my fans could recognize me.]
Northland: [If you want to see the game, just tell me. I can get you to access the backstage.]
Lin Xizhou straightened up excitedly.
Zhou Not Porridge: [Really?! Can I really watch the game backstage?]
Northland: [You can as long as I’m here.]
Outsiders were actually not allowed.
Ji Beiling smiled.
But…Who dared to stop Ji Beiling when he wanted to bring his family?
In the excitement and cheers of BLK fans, Glutinous Rice won two games in a row and earned the team victory for the round.
Ji Beiling, who had a good time chatting with Lin Xizhou, patted the blushing Glutinous Rice on the shoulder.
“Nicely done, keep up with the momentum.”
Glutinous Rice held his peripherals and nodded. He enjoyed the rush of victory—he had never felt such a positive feeling in his life, more than BLK’s victory in the world championship.
Ji Beiling rotated his wrist.
He was almost at his limit.
But he loved the game and wanted to continue to be on the stage.
Thinking of Lin Xizhou’s sparkling eyes, Ji Beiling watched Glutinous Rice, who was still feeling the high from the victory.
Finally, he could share his responsibility with the kid.
The remaining time…
Maybe, give dating a try?
The real Custard Cream Pineapple Bun has something to say:
Glutinous Rice: I also want to date
Ji Beiling: You are not qualified to date before you win the world championship
Lin Xiting: You are not qualified to date until your English is better than mine
Featured Champions:
Xayah and Rakan (As a couple in game, they need to be on the same line uwu, they gain bonus buff on their skills/ uniques when played on the same team)
English better than hers… In his dreams!
thanks for the chapter ♡
Ho Ho.. The pink bubble is getting wider
thank u for the update!! <3
Noce to be remanded of some lol champions since I haven’t played it in nearly 7 yrs
Thx for the ch ٩(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )و
Rakan is one of my mainstays in the game~ God, the feeling of security when poking as long as your ADC knows your range~
Love a man that already knows his feelings
Why do I feel like Xiting and Beiling are more like siblings 😂😂😂
I love this so much already
thanks for the chapter <3
Thank you for the chapter ❤️
Give dating a try? Go ahead boy. 😄
This is advantage of short story, no dilly dallying on confirming feelings, straight to the point, “Bringing his family”
Thank you for the chapter <3
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OH MY GOD YESSS GIVE DATING A TRYYY!!!!!!
Thank you for the chapter! 🌺💗