Chapter 78 Part 2 一 Gu Min, he hadn’t been destroyed thoroughly enough.
At 6:45 p.m., even though the players hadn’t arrived yet, their livestream chat was already filled with messages.
Qi Nuo had the most.
A group of people asked in the chat:
【Little brother, please tell us, is the 88,000 yuan your idea?】
【I blindly guess only the obedient little brother would show up in the livestream on time.】
The five members of the RG team didn’t like livestreaming, which was widely recognized in the e-sports circle. When they had livestreaming contracts before, the players either slacked off and played pre-recorded videos to fill time, or they simply didn’t stream.
It’s carved into their bones that they don’t want to livestream.
Not wanting to livestream wasn’t about not wanting to play games. When livestreaming, there were many bullet comments and varied rhythms. Sometimes, if a move wasn’t executed perfectly, it would receive a lot of insults and criticism. Playing games became very uncomfortable, and last season, RG’s performance wasn’t good. Later, when it was bought by Ruan Yōu, they received a lot of mockery, saying they were noticed by a rich woman. If they didn’t play well again, there would be consequences, and these comments were quite unpleasant.
So, RG’s team members preferred to close the livestream and play games privately. Even though they gained more fans later on, and the criticism lessened, their habits remained the same.
The RG operations team understood this. After the training match ended at 6:50 p.m., they immediately called them to the training room.
Unexpectedly, those who used to be rebellious and only wanted to casually livestream were now sitting obediently in front of their computers, preparing to livestream.
It was shocking how compliant they were.
The operations team member rubbed their eyes.
Yes, they were still here.
Were they really doing this??
At seven o’clock, except for Qi Nuo, the other four players’ livestreams started simultaneously.
Female player Sanjiu said in her livestream, “I’ll be streaming until ten tonight.”
The bullet comments asked her: 【Won’t you disgracefully end the stream this time?】
During gaming, there were always frustrating moments when some rounds were lost, causing the players to lose their composure. Ending the stream in disgrace was a common occurrence in the e-sports world.
【Hahaha, last time Gu Gu said he’d stream until ten, but he ended it at 8:30 after losing five games in a row, going crazy in disgrace!】
Sanjiu saw the bullet comments, sighed deeply, and couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Lu Xuan.
At 6:45, just as the training match ended, the little princess knocked on the training room door and solemnly said, “If I catch any of you streaming late or ending early without finishing the streams, you’re done!”
The players: …
Who would believe it, e-sports players were being threatened by a Weibo manager intern (?
The players didn’t dare to resist the little princess and obediently started their live stream, being very well-behaved.
Sanjiu rubbed her temples and said, “This time, we won’t end early, absolutely not.”
She didn’t have the guts.
“Sisters, even if we lose ten games in a row and start going crazy, I’ll ensure that we finish the livestream for you. We will conclude it at ten, not even one minute earlier.”
The other three players said the same.
Fans were left bewildered.
【What happened to you? Why are you all so obedient today?】
【Uh…blink twice if you guys were kidnapped.】
Similar comments appeared in all four live chat rooms.
Then一
Sanjiu and the other three players blinked simultaneously, their eyelids moving up and down at an astonishing speed, leaving people shocked.
【? ? ? ?】
【Who kidnapped you…】
【What happened? I came two minutes late and couldn’t understand anything.】
【What’s wrong with your eyes…】
“Everyone, let’s do the livestream properly.”
In the livestream room, a solemn female voice suddenly sounded.
Sanjiu immediately gripped the phone with both hands, like a well-behaved baby in kindergarten following the teacher’s order, livestreaming seriously and not daring to whisper to others.
【Who’s so amazing that they can control you like this?】
【The voice sounds familiar, like it’s Ruan Yōu.】
【No, Ruan Yōu’s voice is a bit sweeter.】
As fans speculated about the identity of the mysterious person, team member Sanjiu secretly glanced at Lu Xuan behind the computer, then quickly looked away, cautiously saying, “This is our new Weibo manager sister.”
【It must be 88,888 yuan sister, right?】
“Yes, it’s her,” Sanjiu whispered.
【So, it’s the sister who sends me money. I’m a fan!】
【Formerly rebellious and arrogant, the type who wouldn’t livestream unless forced to, now cowering in front of the computer一I have to say, I’m so happy to see this scene.】
【Let’s see how you guys act all high and mighty and refuse to livestream in the future. (Dog holding flowers in its mouth】
Ruan Yōu was in the livestream room, smiling as she gave gifts to Sanjiu and three other members.
The little princess exuded great confidence. While others had the enthusiasm of a new official with three fires burning, she, as an intern, approached her role with the intensity of nine fires. Despite having a lower position, her confidence surpassed everyone else’s.
Everyone followed her lead, showing favoritism towards her. Ruan Yōu, as a good friend of Lu Xuan, naturally wanted to express her gratitude.
Barrage comments scrolled with words like “Boss is here” and “Ruan Yōu also came to watch the operator sister.”
Ruan Yōu smiled and went to Qi Nuo’s livestream room.
He hadn’t started streaming yet.
The four of them had been waiting for Qi Nuo for a long time. After the training match ended, he went out to make a phone call and didn’t return for a long time.
Lu Xuan was very angry, and the consequences were severe.
This was a task assigned by the operations team.
At such an important moment, at a critical juncture testing her work abilities, her irresponsible younger brother not only didn’t support her work but also arrived late!
As everyone waited, Qi Nuo put away his phone and walked in from outside.
The five players sat in a row for the livestream. Qi Nuo’s seat was on the inside, and to get to his position, he had to pass behind the other four. Now that their livestreams were already active, Qi Nuo’s figure appeared in each of their streams.
Lu Xuan frowned, standing in place like an angry pufferfish, her gaze fixed on Qi Nuo.
Qi Nuo felt the burning gaze and nervously glanced to the side, locking eyes with Lu Xuan and momentarily freezing.
He was stunned for a few seconds and then started walking forward again.
Should…be nothing wrong, right?
Qi Nuo hesitated. He suddenly remembered that he had to call his grandfather tonight after the training match, but he didn’t expect the conversation to go on for so long.
After taking only two steps, Qi Nuo remembered the displeased and annoyed look in Lu Xuan’s eyes, and his steps halted once again.
He hadn’t noticed that Sanjiu’s livestream room was online, as his thoughts were all on Lu Xuan.
Qi Nuo pursed his lips and earnestly looked at Lu Xuan, explaining: “I went to make a phone call.”
一一I wasn’t late on purpose.
After saying that, he self-affirmed and continued walking forward.
But that gaze still lingered on him.
Could it be that his explanation wasn’t convincing enough?
It seemed that making a phone call couldn’t really be an excuse for being late.
Qi Nuo suddenly stopped and added cautiously: “I called my grandfather.”
He looked at Lu Xuan and took a step forward: “I accidentally chatted for too long, it won’t happen next time.”
Qi Nuo maintained a two-step and head-tilted posture. After finally walking up to his computer and adjusting his gaming chair, he reluctantly scratched his head and said, ‘I’m sorry, I’ll definitely support your work next time.”
A tinge of regret flashed across his handsome face.
Lu Xuan was satisfied and withdrew her gaze.
Others could arrive late and leave early, not support her work, but Qi Nuo couldn’t.
He was her friend, her guardian angel~
The fans in the livestream room were bewildered.
【The young master of the Qi family has to listen to the operator lady???】
【Ah ah ah, Qi Nuo’s demeanor just now, taking a peek while walking, felt like a naughty puppy caught by his girlfriend (I’m just babbling, don’t mind me).】
【Indeed, it feels a bit wuwuwu, but in e-sports, there’s no love!】
【Who is it, who is it? Please, someone tell me who the other person is, the little brother’s inexplicable doting!!】
【Someone recorded a segment of the operator lady speaking just now, listened to it repeatedly, and finally found out it was Lu Xuan.】
【??? Lu Xuan ??? the little princess working for Ruan Yōu’s e-sports team?】
【Ruan Yōu, Ruan Yōu, you’re the best in the world!】
【Even the little princess can work for the RG team. Ruan Yōu, tell me honestly, is there anyone in this world you can’t hire?】
After Lu Xuan’s identity was revealed, it brought about two shocks.
Some people went to Ruan Yōu’s Weibo to admire her, as well as marvel at her good relationship with the top wealthy family members.
How should they say it?
The fact that both Qi Nuo from the Qi family and Lu Xuan, the little princess, could join her team definitely had its reasons. The two of them could bring tremendous fame and discussion to the team, making them an intangible asset for the team.
At the same moment, someone started creating a video of the Qi Nuo and Lu Xuan’s CP on the internet.
《Little Princess, You Have Your Little Milk Dog!!》, 《The Little Milk Dog is Always Behind You》, and other videos had over a million views on the night of their release. Apart from the individuals involved, all Top Wealthy Octet members also shared them.
People who originally thought they had no connection, with the divine editing of netizens, actually felt real.
Even Wen Juxi, who usually never spoke to them, couldn’t help but curiously ask Ruan Yōu:【Are they really together?】
Ruan Yōu: …
【No.】
Alright.
Now, in the wealthy circle, the CP between the young master and the little princess is gradually increasing.
Lu Jin felt both sad and happy.
Sad because the little princess let go of this good cabbage, but happy because the little princess would no longer be deceived by a scumbag.
Based on this, Lu Jin immediately became the number one CP fan of Qi Nuo and Lu Xuan, even thinking about creating a CP fan club for them.
Qi Zhiyan was silent for a long time after seeing it, and closed it helplessly, pretending not to see it.
. . . . .
In these three days, Ruan Yōu watched many video edits of the two, and her visits to the RG team noticeably increased.
Everyone kept it a secret from the people involved and didn’t let them see the viral videos online.
Apart from this, a major event occurred in Ruan Yōu’s life.
The police found out where Gu Min was hiding.
The day Gu Min was arrested, he trended online continuously.
Eldest Aunt and Eldest Uncle Gu had returned from the hospital, and during this time, they visited the Gu family five times, with each visit being hosted by Ruan Liuyu and Gu Youqian.
When Eldest Aunt and Eldest Uncle Gu heard that Sheng Tong, who had “ruined” Gu Min’s life, was staying here, their anger distorted their facial features. Eldest Aunt, unlike her usual dignified self, shouted loudly, demanding the old butler to kick Sheng Tong out.
Ruan Yōu was speechless.
What do you mean by ruining Gu Min?
Wasn’t it Gu Min who ruined Sheng Tong?
In the end, the two of them were asked to leave.
Gu Youqian and Ruan Liuyu’s attitudes were very clear. In the beginning, it was Gu Min who didn’t cherish the past, tried to strengthen his career through marriage, and even wanted to shake Gu Fuchen’s position in Bozhan.
Everyone may be relatives, but Gu Youqian was very clear-headed.
In his life, apart from his daughter, son, and wife, he couldn’t accommodate anyone else. Although his elder brother and nephew were important, if they wanted to affect his son’s position and make his daughter unhappy, he wouldn’t show mercy.
In terms of priorities, Gu Youqian was very clear.
Both of them knew that Ruan Yōu disliked Gu Min. Their daughter protected Sheng Tong very well, with the intention of guarding against Gu Min. Now, whether it was their aunt or anyone else, their attitudes wouldn’t change in the slightest.
The moment they found their daughter, Ruan Liuyu and Gu Youqian had already made a promise. In this lifetime, nothing was more important than the happiness of their daughter and son.
When Eldest Aunt came for the fifth time, she seized the opportunity to rush up to the 7th floor and scolded Ruan Yōu.
When the housekeeper came to stop her, Eldest Aunt was already in front of Ruan Yōu, angrily questioning, “Gu Min is your cousin, how can you treat him like this?”
Ruan Yōu wanted to laugh.
Leaving aside the matters in the novel.
Now that Gu Min has done something wrong, he should pay the price for it.
Ruan Yōu’s tone was calm as she said, “I did more than just that to him. In the end, I no longer had a cousin; I only had a brother.”
As Ruan Liuyu hurriedly approached with a tense expression, the bodyguards and the housekeeper were escorting Eldest Aunt out of the elevator.
When Eldest Aunt left, the world became quiet.
Ruan Liuyu heard Ruan Yōu’s words but didn’t ask further.
She always believed in Yōuyōu.
“If there’s any uncertainty, you can come to me and your brother,” Ruan Liuyu frowned, “There’s no need for you to exhaust yourself dealing with Gu Min’s matters.”
Ruan Yōu shook her head.
She wasn’t tired at all.
Gu Min had been temporarily detained, and the case was still under investigation.
Sheng Tong had been to the police station several times, and there was a lot of online discussion.
Forcing someone to have an abortion was illegal, but if charged with intentional injury, Gu Min might only serve three years, and with a good lawyer, he might even get probation.
In the end, nothing happened.
In Gu Min’s case, he faced more moral condemnation.
His reputation was completely destroyed, and even if he got out, he wouldn’t be able to rebuild himself in the business circle.
As Eldest Aunt said, his entire life was ruined.
Even so, Ruan Yōu did not stop her cooperation with Fang Zeqi.
He hadn’t been destroyed thoroughly enough.
On the sixth day of Gu Min’s detention, she received a message from Fang Zeqi.
On the seventh day, Ruan Yōu went to the police station to see Gu Min.
She had questions to ask him.
Gu Min’s hair was neatly combed, and he sat elegantly across from her. When he saw Ruan Yōu, there was a hint of undisguised mockery and anger in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared. In the blink of an eye, he returned to his calm and elegant self.
He emphasized cleanliness and elegance here, attempting to distinguish himself from the others.
It was as if he were still a member of the prominent Gu family, a highly admired noble young master in business circle.
“I didn’t lose,” Gu Min insisted.
The lawyer said he could be out in a year at most.
His parents held the shares of Bozhan, so he would still have plenty of money to spend once he got out. He would live better than many people.
Sheng Tong’s matter was just a minor setback. It couldn’t defeat him, and no one could beat him.
Ruan Yōu asked a question completely unrelated to what Gu Min had said, “Do you know about my return?”
Gu Min’s lips curled slightly, raising his neck like a gallant young man, exuding indescribable elegance. He didn’t care about Ruan Yōu’s question, immersed in his own world. He wanted to convey to Ruan Yōu that he hadn’t lost.
He was just temporarily sitting here, soon he would be able to live as prosperously as before.
Ruan Yōu frowned, “Let me ask a different question. On the day I returned home, did you send someone to pick me up?”
Gu Min’s neck stiffened, and after a moment, he slowly lowered his head, still maintaining his closed-eyed posture, his throat rolled tensely, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
His voice was unusually calm.
But if you listened closely, you could hear a faint tension in his voice.
Ruan Yōu’s breath was unsteady, and her chest felt heavy.
Before she came, she had anticipated getting this kind of response, imagining it a thousand times, and when she heard it, she couldn’t contain her anger.
In other words, this time, he still sent someone over, but things didn’t go smoothly.
She was just one step away from her family and the world falling into a desperate situation.
Ruan Yōu’s silence made Gu Min inexplicably anxious. He raised his gaze and said in a deep tone, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. The conversation ends here. Please leave.”
Ruan Yōu got up and walked to the door, her steps very slow, so slow that it made one anxious. Like a chess player who had set everything up, patiently waiting for the prey to enter the trap.
Time seemed to slow down as if it had come to a halt. The echoing footsteps in Gu Min’s ears magnified infinitely, the echoes and footsteps overlapping, like a silent hunter observing in the darkness, waiting for the right moment to tear him apart.
He felt that Ruan Yōu knew everything, but he didn’t know if it was true.
As Gu Min was being tortured by this slowness to the point where he wished he could leave right away, Ruan Yōu’s steps stopped, and she looked at the open door, softly asking, “Did you just say you didn’t lose?”
Ruan Yōu’s voice was as light as drifting feathers.
“No, you lost.”
Ruan Yōu turned around, looking down at him from a higher vantage point.
The room was dimly lit.
Ruan Yōu stood in the bright spot.
Gu Min’s side was dark, with half of his body concealed in the shadows, and there were subtle movements between light and darkness.
The room was so quiet that you could hear both of their breathing.
Ruan Yōu’s voice was exceptionally calm, “You have an overseas trading company. This company engaged in fraudulent short selling and illegally transferred assets worth a billion foreign currency. If this matter is exposed, won’t you spend your entire life inside?”
In an instant, Gu Min’s only light vanished.
“What did you say?”