Most professional players will sign live streaming contracts, and the duration of the contracts with the streaming platforms varies for each team.
SVP team’s monthly live streaming duration is 40 hours, which is considered quite relaxed. On a full count, they can easily reach this by streaming a little over an hour every day. However, it’s challenging to stream every day, especially during matches, so missing streams is a common occurrence.
The next match is in three days, already halfway through the month. Xie Ning calculated the owed live streaming hours. After finishing the training match, he opened the live stream that had been idle for a long time. Viewers quickly flocked to the live stream room, and today’s atmosphere was different—[“Wish, aren’t you sitting next to Xie Ning?”]
[“Of course not, Wish is a substitute. He wouldn’t sit next to Xie Ning!”]
[“Xie Ning, did Wish not sign a live streaming contract? What’s his stream ID?”]
Xie Ning inwardly complained; Jiang Mo’s live stream had been blocked a long time ago. Where could he go to stream?
[Esteemed Diamond Cat Litter Official, RAG Tiny Tower has entered your live stream room]
[RAG Tiny Tower: “Xie Ning, don’t you read messages? Did you block my messages again?”]
Xu Ta had spent a good amount of money in Xie Ning’s live stream room, and his messages were pinned, ensuring Xie Ning would see them immediately.
Xie Ning raised an eyebrow and corrected him, “Who allowed you to address me directly? I’m your senior, call me senior.”
[RAG Tiny Tower: “I’ll call you that once you let me.”]
Xie Ning grinned and said, “Call me first, then I’ll let you.”
[RAG Tiny Tower: “Senior.”]
Xie Ning grinned wider, “Got it, you can stand down.”
[RAG Tiny Tower: “???”]
[RAG Tiny Tower: “Stupid, hurry! Let! Me! Out!”]
“Hahaha, I thought Xie Ning was naive enough, but even in front of you, he can show off his high intelligence!”]
[“Xie Ning, just let him out, the poor kid is really pitiful.”]
Xie Ning was just joking, and faced with Xu Ta’s barrage, he removed Xu Ta from the block list.
After the opening match that night, when he returned to the base, Xie Ning received questioning messages from Xu Ta.
Xu Ta had figured out that Jiang Mo was Moo and came to seek the truth from him.
Xie Ning neither confirmed nor denied, allowing Xu Ta to continue guessing.
Even though Xu Ta had clearly figured out the answer, he still came to ask, insisting on hearing Xie Ning say it before believing it.
Xie Ning playfully teased, intentionally being evasive, intentionally making Xu Ta anxious.
This time, Xu Ta asked him the same question again.
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: Is Wish Moo, right?]
[Xie Ning: Who is Moo?]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: ……]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: I checked Moo’s rank performance this month. He only played a few games this month.]
[Xie Ning: So what?]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: Our coach mentioned that he sent a self-recommendation letter to our team before, which our manager rejected. He was pushing hard in the Korean server before, aiming to reach the top and get noticed by major teams.]
[Xie Ning: So what?]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: He wants to go pro. Since he didn’t come to our team, we know the junglers from other teams, except for your Wish.]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: Moo doesn’t have time to play on this account. He’s probably training with your team, right?]
[Xie Ning: So what?]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: Are you only capable of saying this one phrase?]
[Xie Ning: So what?]
[RAG Official Jungler Xiao Ta: ……]
Xu Ta, infuriated, sent Xie Ning over a dozen facepalm emojis.
He looked up, his face full of anger. “I’m sure, Wish is Moo. Xie Ning’s evasive response, neither admitting nor denying, just proves I’m right.”
Gao Ze glanced at the manager, who looked thoroughly defeated, and said calmly, “Now that we know the opponent’s identity, the next encounter won’t be as simple, and we won’t let him score that easily.”
In the regular season, they wouldn’t face them again. Each team could only face their opponents once. If they wanted a rematch, they had to strive to make it to the playoffs and seek revenge then.
The RAG coach patted the manager’s shoulder. “Don’t show such an expression. How do you think Xu Ta and Ah Jin will feel? Even you think they’d lose to Moo?”
The manager replied, “That’s exactly what I think.”
Everyone: “…”
Manager: “Xiao Ta and Ah Jin have encountered Moo countless times in the Korean server. They’ve never had an advantage against Moo; the few wins were either due to the opponents’ mistakes or strong teamwork.”
Xu Ta & Ah Jin: “…” Manager, please stop, you’re hurting our pride.
The manager rubbed his temples. He didn’t mean to imply that the two junglers in the team were useless; otherwise, the management wouldn’t have allowed them to be part of the main team.
RAG team had been established for many years. Apart from the junglers, the rest of the main team were veterans. Top laner Best could play for another year, Captain Gao Ze and the bot lane duo could play for two more years. Their performance was still stable. However, the jungle position in RAG had consistently shown the most inconsistent performance.
Since the S7 World Championship, where they were thrashed by EK team, their previous jungler retired. RAG hadn’t produced an outstanding jungler since then, and the jungle roster changed every year. If they hadn’t rejected Jiang Mo at the time, Moo would have joined their team long ago. With Moo’s addition, he believed their team could relive the glory of S7 and even defeat EK to win the World Championship.
He only regretted that he had swiftly rejected an opportunity that could have increased their chances of winning the championship.
Well, what’s done is done. Overthinking won’t change anything.
Xu Ta and Ah Jin were both promising talents. He didn’t believe that their team couldn’t nurture the world’s best jungler.
However…In the LPL managers’ group chat—
[RAG·BigGuy: @SVP·BigTian, you jerk! Get out!]
[What happened?]
[BigGuy, BigTian just won two matches against you guys. Isn’t it too much to curse at him? Calm down!]
[Peace and prosperity!]
[RAG·BigGuy: Peace my foot!]
[What’s going on?]
[RAG·BigGuy: Wish is Moo!]
[….]
[……..]
[…………..]
[Is what you’re saying true?]
[RAG·BigGuy: Absolutely true. Do you guys remember DaTian’s reaction that day when we were regretting it?]
[Damn, come out @SVP·DaTian!]
[You love laughing so much, don’t you? @SVP·DaTian, you just wait for us; our team will punish you in the upcoming matches!]
[SVP·DaTian: Don’t be bitter. I’m not the one going on stage to compete, saying this won’t change anything.]
[Get lost!]
[Cherish the opportunity to laugh now because you won’t be able to later.]
[SVP·DaTian: I return this phrase to you all as well. But you know~]
[SVP·DaTian: Our player Wish is really amazing. Well, luckily, my keen eyes didn’t let a gem gather dust.]
[Get lost!!!]
[Brothers, I’m going to SVP’s base to strangle him. Remember to keep it a secret for me; if the police ask, you’ll vouch for me that I wasn’t there!]
[Go for it, we support you!]
[Strangle him and remember to take pictures for us!]
[SVP·DaTian: ……]
Da Tian apologized ‘sincerely’ to his buddies in the group, and this incident came to a close.
Since BigGuy and his gang had already figured out that Wish was Moo, there was no need to hide anything.
DacTian entered the rest area and sat down in the spot next to Jiang Mo. Jiang Mo was playing a solo queue game, so Da Tian waited until he finished the game before speaking up.
“Jiang Mo, I want to discuss something with you.”
“What?” Jiang Mo took off his headphones.
Da Tian: “Well, all of us in the team have signed contracts with Little Cat platform. I know you used to livestream on that platform. Despite some issues in the past, it won’t hinder us from continuing to cooperate with them. So, would you be willing to start livestreaming?”
Jiang Mo readily agreed, “Sure.”
Originally, he had declined the manager from Little Cat TV to focus on climbing the ranks.
Since everyone in the team had signed livestreaming contracts, he couldn’t afford to miss out. Besides, who would complain about having more money?
Jiang Mo was too agreeable, and Da Tian was a bit taken aback.
Not all professional players could solely rely on their professional gaming income; livestreaming was one of the main sources of revenue.
Players can choose to sign livestreaming contracts or refuse them, and generally, most people would agree.
Da Tian asked for Jiang Mo’s opinion, secretly hoping Jiang Mo would agree. Earning money was one reason, but there was another reason—
Based on just one match from the opening game, it couldn’t prove Wish’s skill. After revealing Moo’s identity, Jiang Mo would attract a lot of technical fans, but that wasn’t enough. Regular livestreaming could change the audience’s impression of Wish. He believed that with Jiang Mo’s abilities, he could definitely attract a large group of loyal fans.
Jiang Mo had achieved outstanding results when he livestreamed on Little Cat TV, which was the best proof.
Da Tian said with relief, “Since you agree, I’ll contact the manager at Little Cat TV now. Rest assured, the team will definitely negotiate the best livestreaming contract for you.”
Jiang Mo replied, “Okay.”
…
In the afternoon, Chi Yu went out and brought the ragdoll cat from home to the base. With Chi Yu by its side, the cat didn’t mind a change of environment.
Knowing that Chi Yu wanted to bring the cat over, Jiang Mo was very happy. He really liked that playful and affectionate cat.
He specifically asked for DaTian’s manager for advice, and after asking each member of the team if anyone was allergic to cat fur and confirming no objections, Jiang Mo happily told Chi Yu the news and urged Chi Yu to bring the cat over.
Chi Yu patted Jiang Mo’s head and praised, “So thoughtful.”
Everyone looked stunned, watching Jiang Mo grin like a fool.
Finally, they understood that the stern boss Chi was surprisingly a bit silly and sweet.
Once the cat arrived at the base, it was loved by everyone. Watching the plush cat being fought over by everyone, Jiang Mo felt that something was oddly off, but he seemed to have forgotten something.
The coach urged everyone to start the training matches. Even though Jiang Mo wasn’t playing, he had to watch from the sidelines. With the coach interrupting, he completely forgot about that matter.
At 2:30 AM, Jiang Mo finished a day of training, went back to his room, took a hot shower, and when he came out, Chi Yu was sitting on the bed, waiting for him. On the bedside table next to Chi Yu was a cup of warm milk.
Jiang Mo: “…”
This was something he did every day, a cup in the morning, and a cup before bed.
Jiang Mo walked over to Chi Yu, looking somewhat lethargic. Chi Yu smiled and put down the book he was halfway through, reaching out to pull Jiang Mo into his arms.
“Is drinking milk that difficult?” Chi Yu embraced Jiang Mo from behind, his big hand pinching Jiang Mo’s cheeks playfully.
Jiang Mo: “Milk has a fishy taste, and it doesn’t really have much flavor.”
Chi Yu picked up the cup and offered it to Jiang Mo. Jiang Mo twisted his brows and sipped it slowly.
Chi Yu fed him for a while and then moved the cup away, not because his hand got tired or he didn’t want to feed Jiang Mo anymore.
He drank a big gulp of milk from the rim of the cup that Jiang Mo had touched. Jiang Mo looked at Chi Yu in a daze, not understanding why Chi Yu was so easy-going, helping him finish the remaining milk. His chin was suddenly lifted, and Chi Yu’s face pressed against his, sealing his mouth with lips that had the taste of milk.
His Adam’s apple rolled a few times, and Jiang Mo swallowed the milk that Chi Yu had fed him. His face turned crimson, “You, what are you doing?”
“Do you dislike it?” Chi Yu asked back.
Jiang Mo: “… I don’t dislike it.”
“If you keep drinking so slowly, the milk will get cold.” Chi Yu had timed Jiang Mo’s shower to prepare the milk. When Jiang Mo came out, the temperature of the milk was just right.
“In the future, if you’re this slow again, I’ll feed you like this.” Chi Yu threatened.
“I’ll drink.” Jiang Mo said and took the cup from Chi Yu’s hand, downing the remaining milk in one go, making sure not to leave a drop. He was afraid Chi Yu would try to feed him mouth to mouth again.
Chi Yu patted Jiang Mo’s hair, praising, “That’s being obedient.”
Jiang Mo: “…”
Jiang Mo: “I feel like you’re raising a child.”
No, it’s more like raising a cat. He had seen how carefully and tenderly Chi Yu took care of the ragdoll cat. It was the same.
Chi Yu’s eyes and brows curved up, “Yes, you’re my little one. Of course, I have to take care of you.”
Jiang Mo: “… You say it so nicely, it’s embarrassing.”
Thinking about the ragdoll cat, Jiang Mo remembered the matter that was interrupted in the evening.
He suddenly remembered. Chi Yu had mentioned before that the little cat was shy and if it smelled Chi Yu’s scent, it would calm down.
During the days at Chi Yu’s place, in order to pet the little cat, Jiang Mo always had to give Chi Yu a deep kiss each time before daring to pick up the little cat. Several times, he initiated the kisses with Chi Yu…
So, Chi Yu was lying to him!?
Jiang Mo, in his anxious state, disregarded his shyness. He grabbed Chi Yu’s collar and questioned, “Y-You, you said earlier that the little cat needs to smell your scent to be able to interact with strangers. W-Well, were you lying to me?”
Chi Yu was momentarily taken aback, thinking it would take a while for the little fool to discover this secret. Unexpectedly, Jiang Mo suddenly became clever.
Chi Yu remained composed, responding calmly, “It used to be like that.”
Jiang Mo asked, “So, you mean, it’s not like that anymore? How did it suddenly become better?”
Chi Yu explained, “The assistant who takes care of the little cat is a girl. She is gentle and patient, often taking the little cat to play with her friends. So, the cat has gained more courage.”
Jiang Mo realized, releasing his grip in embarrassment, “I-I’m sorry, I raised my voice a bit earlier.”
Chi Yu smirked mischievously, “Is an apology all you’ve got? You really hurt my feelings.”
Jiang Mo: “…”
Chi Yu lowered his eyes, sounding sad, “I’m so heartbroken. Mo Mo scolded me just because of this.”
Jiang Mo: “…”
Feeling awkward, Jiang Mo nervously imitated Chi Yu, trying to comfort himself. He touched Chi Yu’s face and said, “I-I really didn’t mean to. Please don’t be upset.”
Chi Yu remarked, “Is touching my face enough?”
“W-Well, what else do you want me to do?” Jiang Mo asked, wide-eyed.
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…
Jiang Mo slept relatively late last night, but when he woke up, he felt much better than usual.
The memories from last night were too deep. Jiang Mo splashed his face with water from the basin and soaked it for a long time to calm down.
Jiang Mo asked the coach for a half-day leave and was led by Da Tian to the headquarters of Little Cat Platform. Da Tian was very efficient, and what Jiang Mo had promised yesterday was settled with the other party today.
Accompanying Jiang Mo this time was Chi Yu.
Seeing Chi Yu alone was fine, anyway, the two of them had done that kind of thing not for the first time, but Da Tian was sitting next to him.
Just thinking about what he had assured Da Tian, Jiang Mo felt like hiding in a hole out of embarrassment.
He felt guilty towards the manager and the team. He had done shameless things with Chi Yu inside the sacred base. He felt like a tainted person.
“Don’t be nervous. The supervisor at Little Cat TV is easy to talk to. I already talked to him yesterday. Although you’re a substitute, the contract will still be based on the starting standard. Just go meet him, have a chat, and sign the contract,” Da Tian, acting like a concerned mother, said to shift Jiang Mo’s focus, knowing that Jiang Mo was easily shy and had some social anxiety.
Jiang Mo perfunctorily said, “Oh.”
The two of them had no understanding of each other’s inner thoughts. Jiang Mo was concerned about what happened last night, while Da Tian was worried about Jiang Mo’s emotions.
…
The three of them took a car and arrived at the headquarters of Little Cat Platform. Supervisor Cao Xing received the message and personally came down to greet them.
While chatting with Cao Xing, Da Tian mentioned that Jiang Mo was Moo, revealing Jiang Mo’s identity.
Earlier, Cao Xing had felt down because of being rejected by MOMO, and what was even more irritating was that MOMO’s boyfriend was being completely unreasonable.
Although disturbing a couple in the middle of the night was his fault, how could that person be so annoying in the middle of the night?
He still vividly remembered that self-satisfied familiar voice that lingered in his dreams in the dead of the night.
The other party didn’t explicitly state, but every word reminded him—
“Are you single? Sorry, I’m not! My boyfriend gains fans and makes money. You fool, not cherishing my darling, regretting it now, hahaha.”
Hearing Da Tian’s slip of the tongue, Cao Xing was greatly surprised.
Moo=MOMO=the traffic that escaped from their platform.
To regain it, and for the other party to come forward on their own, Cao Xing was overjoyed.
All the rejections from MOMO, all the talk about MOMO’s boyfriend, he had completely forgotten.
Cao Xing laughed, showing his eight teeth. When he saw Chi Yu walk in, he wasn’t surprised. When other contestants came for signings, actor Chi was the one accompanying them. Actor Chi was truly a good boss. Being his employee was so fulfilling. If it weren’t for Da Tian in SVP, he would have willingly taken a pay cut to join the SVP team.
“Actor Chi” Cao Xing smiled and greeted him as he approached.
Chi Yu had a faint smile on his face and shook hands with Cao Xing.
When Cao Xing’s gaze fell on Jiang Mo behind Chi Yu, he was stunned. He liked Chi Yu, so naturally, he recognized Jiang Mo’s face. People who followed entertainment gossip knew that Jiang Mo was Chi Yu’s publicly acknowledged boyfriend.
Tsk tsk, being in the honeymoon phase was indeed different, always sticking together.
But seriously, is white hair a trend now? Why did Jiang Mo dye his hair white?
“Hello, I’m Cao Xing,” Cao Xing smiled and extended his hand to Jiang Mo.
This supervisor was still as warm and welcoming as ever!
Jiang Mo sighed and was halfway through reaching when Chi Yu grabbed his hand, leaving Cao Xing hanging, awkwardly looking at their intertwined fingers.
Chi Yu still wore a faint smile and locked eyes with Cao Xing.
Cao Xing immediately understood Chi Yu’s intention and turned to chat with Da Tian.
It was normal to be possessive of one’s boyfriend. If it were Actor Chi, then it was fine, just a small matter.
The super idol’s super filter made Cao Xing overlook this as a minor incident.
“Has the Wish player not arrived yet?” After a brief chat, Cao Xing finally mentioned today’s important figure.
He thought the other person hadn’t arrived yet, never realizing that Jiang Mo was the Wish who had made a stunning debut, overwhelming the RAG team.
Da Tian: “…” Right in front of you. Isn’t the person you’ve been scrutinizing the very ‘Wish’ you’re talking about?
Da Tian patted Jiang Mo’s shoulder and explained, “This is our new jungle player, Wish.”
Cao Xing: “…”
Cao Xing widened his eyes, looking at Jiang Mo in disbelief.
Distant memories suddenly crashed into him. He looked at Jiang Mo with a twisted expression, just like he had swallowed a dozen flies.
“I am the boyfriend of Lu Yu’s brother.”
“Do you want to talk to him? He can’t answer the phone; he’s too tired and already sleeping next to me.”
The voice from back then, slightly triumphant, dealing a ruthless blow to this single guy, echoed in his ears.
Darn it, so it’s you?!
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