Extra Chapter
[“Congratulations to SVP Team for winning this year’s World Championship. Who moved everyone? It’s me!!! After a whole decade, our LPL finally produced a championship team!”]
On the night when SVP secured the world championship, there was a buzz on Weibo forums, school internet cafes, and the streets. The excitement continued until dawn, celebrating this hard-earned championship.
SVP’s official Weibo gained millions of followers overnight, and each player received a significant increase in attention. The most terrifying was Jiang Mo. Jiang Mo’s, Xiao Jieba’s, and Wish’s fan bases were already substantial, and now they were joined by a large number of casual fans drawn in by the championship.
Overnight, Wish’s Weibo followers surpassed ten million, and Jiang Mo’s highlights from the summer and world championships with triple, quadruple, and pentakills were featured on major video platforms.
The video of the final play in the championship, where Jiang Mo killed Park Eun-kyung in the fountain, reached over seven million views. No one sympathized with Park Eun-kyung; all the comments were filled with [666.]
A few of Park Eun-kyung’s loyal fans couldn’t stand it and spoke out to defend their player:
[Is it too much for Wish to do this? Almost won, can’t we show some respect to the opponent?]
This statement was immediately flooded with comments, with thousands of netizens digging up Park Eun-kyung’s past disrespectful actions.
[Talking about respect with Park Eun-kyung? How did he act before? Killing someone and then deliberately walking two steps to stomp twice, standing on the opponent’s corpse and recalling with great pleasure?]
[Not only do I want to solo kill you, but I also want to kill you countless times, invade your jungle, leave you with nowhere to go. Want to escape home? Useless, my teammates help me tank fountain damage, I can kill you in the fountain and still survive! Bros, who’s feeling awesome? It’s me!]
[Ah, what are you saying? Xiao Jieba is so cute, how could he do such a bad thing? Using Park Eun-kyung’s words: Xiao Jieba didn’t mean it, he didn’t see anyone under his feet.]
[And besides, Xiao Jieba only stomped once, it must have been accidental.]
[Right, right!]
[Undefeated legend? Thinking highly of himself just because he won two World Championships in S-tier tournaments, now he knows the taste of the sins he committed back then. Go back to your hometown obediently, you stinky idi*t!]
Apart from e-sports fans, Jiang Mo’s fans were particularly emotional. Even though their idol had retired from the entertainment industry, he shone brightly elsewhere, bringing a championship trophy back to their country.
When stars from the entertainment industry saw Jiang Mo’s updates on Weibo, they were shocked. At 19, he left the entertainment industry, turned to e-sports, and in just six months, won the world championship. They never expected this relatively unknown person to become a god in the eyes of countless people overnight.
What’s even more shocking is that on the night of winning the championship, a photo sparked heated discussions on the forums:#AccompanyingYouToTheTopOfTheWorld#
In the photo, Jiang Mo and his teammates were lifting the trophy on stage, amidst a shower of golden confetti. A tall, handsome man stood below, looking up at the young men on stage with an admiring gaze. Fans of the CP knew it wasn’t the young men he admired; it was only one person from start to finish.
[I’m really crying, accompanying you from being blacklisted on the entire internet to standing on the world stage, watching you lift your championship trophy, this fairy-tale love is making me burst!]
[I’m almost drowning in the deep affection in the eyes of the film emperor Chi Yu, he seems to be saying, look, this is the person I like, isn’t he worthy of liking?]
[Chi Yu really loves Jiang Mo so much QAQ.]
[A good love is when two people progress together. Sob, sob, when I saw Jiang Mo suffering so much in the small room back then, who could have thought that he would become so awesome now! From tonight, he’s no longer just my idol; he’s my god!]
[Haha! Although I’ve said it countless times, I want to say it again. Congratulations SVP on winning the world championship, congratulations Jiang Mo on winning FMVP! You are truly the world’s number one jungler!]
After the World Championship, there was a long break, followed by the All-Star Game and the Demacia Cup. There was a high probability that Jiang Mo would be voted to participate in the All-Star Game, but he showed little interest in the entertainment matches involving the most popular players from various regions.
In the Korean region, Park Eun-kyung had the highest popularity, and Jiang Mo didn’t want to run into him during the break; it would make him uncomfortable until the Chinese New Year. Jiang Mo told Manager Da Tian about this, and Da Tian, using the excuse of Jiang Mo having something to attend to, canceled Jiang Mo’s voting this time.
Although Da Tian agreed and took action, his inner thoughts were full of worries.
Regretfully, isn’t it good to go to the All-Star Game? Your fans eagerly anticipate your appearance every day, but whenever you have free time, you’re only focused on spending time with Boss Chi!
After the World Championship, the team returned to the base, and several people slept for a day and night, releasing the tension and exhaustion from the past days.
When Jiang Mo woke up again, it was already noon on the third day. His head felt a bit dizzy, not due to a cold but from sleeping too much. Waking up suddenly, he didn’t know where he was.
The puppet cat was startled when Jiang Mo suddenly sat up. It meowed and quickly darted to a corner. After about half a minute, as the sense of crisis diminished, the cat cautiously approached Jiang Mo and jumped into his lap, rubbing against him.
“Meow~” The soft voice of the cat brought Jiang Mo back to his senses. The furry sensation on the back of his hand made him feel a bit itchy. He smiled, picked up the cat, and took a deep breath of the cat’s fragrance. The cat had been cleaned on time and smelled nice.
“Just woke up and already petting the cat. Seems like you forgot who I am.” A plaintive voice sounded from beside him.
Lifting his head from the cat’s belly, Jiang Mo saw Chi Yu sitting at the desk, smiling at him. There was no sign of anger on his face.
“Chi…Brother.” In front of their friends, Jiang Mo couldn’t bring himself to say “brother.” In private, Chi Yu corrected him several times before he remembered.
“Still tired?” Chi Yu was satisfied, stood up, walked to the bed, and patted Jiang Mo’s head.
Jiang Mo shook his head, and his hair became even messier. Chi Yu playfully ran his fingers through Jiang Mo’s hair.
Jiang Mo’s white-dyed hair looked good, and whenever black roots grew, Chi Yu would promptly touch up the color. To avoid delaying training, Chi Yu specifically learned how to do it and always did it himself for Jiang Mo.
“Rest for another day today. We’ll go home tomorrow.” Chi Yu sat down, took Jiang Mo into his arms, and said softly.
“Okay.”
Jiang Mo lingered on the bed for a while before going to the kitchen with Chi Yu after washing up.Without any matches, the team was quiet. The players from the second team and the academy had gone home for the break. The hometowns of the first team members were all in City A, so it was fine for them to return a bit later.
Jiang Mo and Chi Yu were almost done with their meal, but they hadn’t seen the others from the first team. Even Tao Zi, who was usually the most voracious eater, was nowhere to be found at mealtime.
Jiang Mo put down his chopsticks, and Li Yuan finally arrived, yawning. He greeted Chi Yu and Jiang Mo.
“Where are they?” Jiang Mo casually asked.
Li Yuan instantly became alert, and a mischievous smile appeared on his face. “They’re training.”
Jiang Mo: ? Why are they training when they’re on vacation? When did they become so diligent?
Jiang Mo: “Are they that motivated?”
Li Yuan looked at Chi Yu and fake smiled, “They’re not playing LOL, they’re working out in the gym.”
Jiang Mo became even more puzzled, “Exercising in the middle of the day? Aren’t they going to eat?”
“Sitting all day, their muscles are stiff. Of course, they need to exercise to impress the audience next time,” Li Yuan casually explained.
The truth was, on the day of the semifinals, everyone except him had hugged Jiang Mo.
At that time, Li Yuan was thinking about how generous Boss Chi suddenly became. He regretted not hugging Jiang Mo. After the World Championship, when they had finished their rest, Manager Da Tian arranged a fitness class for them. If they didn’t complete the trainer’s plan on time, they wouldn’t be allowed out.
These people, who were accustomed to sitting in front of the computer, wailed like pigs in the gym.
They had never seen these four suffer so much during a match. Li Yuan couldn’t help but be glad he didn’t impulsively hug Jiang Mo. Otherwise, he would be one of them now.
“Oh,” Jiang Mo believed Li Yuan’s explanation and nodded. Suddenly he asked, “Should I also exercise a bit?”
Sitting in front of the computer all day would undoubtedly lead to various health issues over time. Taking advantage of the rest time, it was indeed a good idea to do more exercise.
Chi Yu handed a few tissues to Jiang Mo, who took them and wiped his mouth.
Chi Yu chuckled, “I’ll help you exercise.”
Jiang Mo blinked, curious, “You’ll help me? Have you ever been a fitness coach?”
Chi Yu: “Before joining the acting industry, I used to do some exercises according to the roles. I learned from a fitness coach. I can teach you.”
“But,” Jiang Mo said, “I can just follow what Xie Ning and the others are doing together.”
It’s more fun with more people, just like playing a training match with five people, fostering teamwork.
“The fitness coach can only handle one person, teaching four people is already hard work. Let me personally teach you; is that not good?” Chi Yu’s eyelashes drooped, with a hint of grievance.
Jiang Mo dared not say no and immediately nodded.
Resting for another day at the base, Jiang Mo followed Chi Yu back to the Lu family.
Jiang Mo’s parents had long known about Jiang Mo winning the championship. There was no need for Lu Yu to notify them. The neighbors near the noodle shop were all familiar faces, and their kids enjoyed playing games. As soon as the news of Jiang Mo’s victory came out, the next day, they rushed into the noodle shop to tell Lu’s father and mother.
The noodle shop had been incredibly busy these days, flooded with people inquiring about Jiang Mo. Lu’s father and mother felt proud of Jiang Mo, offering an 80% discount for three consecutive days to the customers and having Lu Yu put up a banner outside the noodle shop.
—Congratulations to our little son for winning the world championship.
Those unaware might think Jiang Mo had topped the provincial exams. Jiang Mo felt a bit embarrassed when he saw the banner at the entrance of the noodle shop.
During these days at Lu’s house, Jiang Mo and Chi Yu would take a stroll in the neighborhood after dinner every day.
One evening, Jiang Mo and Chi Yu went to a well-reputed dessert shop. While halfway through their cake, a familiar bell rang in the shop. The door was pushed open, and despite the bustling crowd, the two of them sitting in the corner didn’t pay much attention until a familiar female voice echoed near the cashier.
Jiang Mo turned his head and saw his mother holding a boy of about ten years old. The boy, with hopeful eyes, gazed at the chocolate cake in the display. The woman bought only a small piece of cream cake, paid, and had it packed by the cashier.
Jiang Mo’s mother, with her back to the dining area, hadn’t noticed Jiang Mo and Chi Yu’s presence. Jiang Mo stared at the boy, who, hesitating for a while, left the dessert shop with his mother without expressing the words in his heart.
Jiang Mo understood why the boy couldn’t speak out. In front of the person who was supposed to be his mother, it was just a piece of cake, yet he didn’t dare to ask for it.
Due to a lack of affection in his life, Jiang Mo knew that even if he spoke out, the response would be rejection, or worse, followed by criticism and education.
Wanting but unable to speak out, even with a home now, he was still alone.
From what Jiang Ying said, Jiang Mo’s mother wanted to cultivate another obedient tool. Could such an educational approach really nurture a good seed, even if the person had the talent? It seemed more likely to be destroyed.
“What’s wrong?” Chi Yu noticed Jiang Mo hadn’t touched his fork for a while, following his gaze out the window.
The street outside was crowded with pedestrians, and there was a popular bubble tea shop across the street.
“Would you like to have that?” Chi Yu asked.
Jiang Mo snapped out of his thoughts, realizing that Chi Yu misunderstood him. He was about to explain when Chi Yu put on his mask, knocked on Jiang Mo’s hat, and said, “Sit tight here; I’ll buy it for you. I’ll show you the menu on your phone. Let me know what you want.”
“No…” Jiang Mo’s explanation was cut off as Chi Yu got up and left the shop.
Chi Yu blended into the crowd. His height made him stand out, and even in a crowd, Jiang Mo could easily spot him.
In the orphanage, even on birthdays, Jiang Mo couldn’t have cake. After turning pro, he finally had his first birthday cake. When he was young, he envied kids with parents who, with just a bit of coaxing, could get whatever they wanted.
Jiang Mo had never asked anyone for anything because he knew he didn’t have the privilege to be that demanding. No matter how much he wished, nobody would willingly buy things for him without a cost.
Watching Chi Yu wait in line, Jiang Mo’s eyes gradually became moist. He blinked, wiped away the tears, and started eating the cake.
The staff at the tea shop was efficient, and in less than twenty minutes, Chi Yu returned.
Sitting on a small sofa in the corner, Chi Yu handed a straw to Jiang Mo and sat down. As soon as he sat down, he covered Jiang Mo’s head with a coat.
“Mo Mo?” Blocking the light, the scent of milk drifted into Jiang Mo’s nose. Softness touched his lips. For a moment, he was stunned but soon realized what it was. Chi Yu embraced Jiang Mo’s waist and deepened the kiss.
The kiss wasn’t long. Kissing in public, especially with clothes on, would attract attention.
Chi Yu quickly let go of Jiang Mo, took off the coat, and looked at Jiang Mo’s flushed eyes. He slightly furrowed his eyebrows, using his fingertips to wipe away the tears at the corner of Jiang Mo’s eyes. “Why are you crying?”
Blushing, Jiang Mo concocted an excuse, “Your kiss was too deep; I couldn’t catch my breath.”
Chi Yu chuckled, pleased with Jiang Mo’s words. He pinched Jiang Mo’s earlobe, expressing regret, “Unfortunately, we’re outside now.”
Jiang Mo: “…”
After finishing the cake and bubble tea at the dessert shop, Jiang Mo felt a bit full. Although they came out for a walk and digestion, Chi Yu would always feed him once during these walks. Jiang Mo, for the first time, appreciated his metabolism, eating as much as he wanted without gaining weight. Recently, however, he did gain a bit. The frequency of Chi Yu pinching his face had noticeably increased.
As they slowly walked back to Lu’s house, street lamps lit up, and a woman in a well-dressed manner stood near the entrance, next to a black sedan.
Jiang Mo was chatting with Chi Yu, and his smile gradually faded.
Why was his mother here?
“Mo Mo.” Mother Jiang, holding a familiar cake box, smiled at Jiang Mo. Seeing the man standing next to him, her smile turned a bit nervous.
Jiang Mo’s expression remained unchanged. He asked, “Are you looking for me?”
Mother Jiang: “I heard you won the championship. I’ve always wanted to see you, and this is a gift I brought for you.”
“No need.” Jiang Mo said indifferently, “This cake, save it for your son.”
The little boy sat in the car, gazing at the unfamiliar big brother outside the window, unaware of what his adoptive mother was saying to the man.
He knew the cake his mother bought wasn’t for him. Was it for this big brother? Who was this big brother, and why did his mother want to give the cake to him?
“You…” Mother Jiang was embarrassed. “Mom has always missed you.”
Jiang Mo: “We’re already estranged.”
Jiang’s mother: “…”Receiving Chi Yu’s warning gaze, Mother Jiang tightly sealed her lips, not daring to say more. She watched the two go upstairs and felt deep regret.
Jiang’s family was on the verge of collapse. She had given up her pride to come and find Jiang Mo. Before coming, she had imagined various scenarios, but the reality hit her hard. What she regretted wasn’t coming to find Jiang Mo. She regretted that, knowing Jiang Mo would become so outstanding and be with the son of the Chi family, she shouldn’t have sent Jiang Mo back to the Lu family.
Jiang Xuan had just returned home, and Mother Jiang, closely following, also came back with her new son. Jiang Xuan glanced at the two, greeted them with a neutral tone, and, seeing the cake box in Mother Jiang’s hand, couldn’t help but sneer internally.Wasn’t she the one who couldn’t bear to find Jiang Mo in person? How come, in the end, she did come?
No need to ask; he could already guess the result just by looking at Mother Jiang’s distressed expression.
Joyfully seeing them off, little did she expect that the outstanding son she had pursued for so long had been personally driven out of the house by her.
Back at Lu’s house, Jiang Mo hadn’t rested well in these few days. The community was small, and the neighbors were close-knit. Whenever something happened, as long as someone spoke up, everyone would know the next day.
When Jiang Mo returned to the Lu family, the neighbors already knew that the Lu family’s biological son had come back.
Others wouldn’t actively bring up private matters, and seeing Jiang Mo, they would warmly greet him, not wanting to disturb him during normal times.
But this matter is different. Lu’s family’s youngest son has won the world championship!
According to their own child, the significance of this championship is not small; in their words, it’s very impressive!
In these days, many children come to Lu’s house to find Jiang Mo. For the older ones, Chi Yu can politely send them away, but for the younger ones, Chi Yu, not wanting to bully the kids, can only listen to them chattering around Jiang Mo with a black face.
Winning the championship in the LPL once in ten years is not easy. The hype is likely to last until the end of the year, and during this period, Chi Yu decides to temporarily lay low with Jiang Mo.
The main purpose is that he doesn’t want anyone to disturb the rare alone time with Jiang Mo.
Back at the villa, Chi Yu let the small doll cat out of the cat bag to play on its own. The little fellow returned to its familiar environment, swiftly diving into its small nest, comfortably stretching and not bothering the two owners.
As soon as Jiang Mo put down his backpack, Chi Yu embraced him from behind, cheek against his head, and rubbed it heavily.
“You’re finally mine alone,” Chi Yu sighed lightly.
Jiang Mo, tickled by Chi Yu, blushed at Chi Yu’s words and whispered, “I-I’ve always been yours.”
Chi Yu stopped rubbing Jiang Mo’s head, his eyes gradually becoming profound.
They couldn’t be too unrestrained at the base, and Lu’s house had poor sound insulation. Chi Yu had endured it for a long time. Thinking about what they discussed at the base, he became interested, touched Jiang Mo’s slightly plump stomach, and suggested, “The timing is right, and it’s not dinner time yet. Let’s do some exercise.”
“Huh?” Jiang Mo was a little confused. If Chi Yu hadn’t mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten about it.
“What-kind-of-exercise?” Jiang Mo moved his arms, eager to give it a try.
Jiang Mo’s stomach was soft, and it felt good to the touch. Chi Yu smiled and said, “Your stomach has gained a bit of weight. It’s time to exercise.”
Jiang Mo: ?
Chi Yu pressed Jiang Mo onto the sofa, his tall figure coming over, and their lips were sealed, making it impossible to speak.
The familiar sensation enveloped him, and Jiang Mo only belatedly realized what Chi Yu meant.
Chi Yu was a good fitness coach, patiently instructing him as if he really intended to teach him something. Exhausted and lacking strength, Jiang Mo suddenly felt that sitting in a chair playing games all day wasn’t that bad after all.
Kissing his crimson ear, Chi Yu, with a hoarse voice, chuckled, “Let’s try something else next.”
Jiang Mo, with red eyes, stammered, “Can I not learn anymore?”