Chapter 36 – Medal
Cheng Che watched as Lin Xingling sold all of his equipment, but he didn’t dare to stop him.
He only said, “Sell the equipment and get more health.”
[Lin Xingling: Purchased Attack Speed Boots]
[Purchased Blade of the Ruined King, Infinity Edge, Shadow Hunter’s Axe, Dawnbringer, and Daybreak Bow]
[Lin Xingling: Frenzy will be ready in six seconds.]
Although he didn’t say anything, the actions alone left many people stunned, including Cheng Che.
Cheng Che said embarrassingly, “Frenzy… Health… We were just fooling around.”
Stars, why do you look a little off?
[“Dad has come to avenge his son.”]
[“In Dad’s eyes, he’s not just fooling around with you, Ba’er.”]
[“Is my Han Che CP going to be in trouble?”]
[“Help, it feels like being caught by the girl’s father while dating and he wants to beat up the boy.”]
“I’ll avenge my son, stop joking!”
Lin Xingling couldn’t help but get a little angry, but it didn’t matter much.
“Hiccup…”
Cheng Che was startled.
[“Clear: So I’m called the ‘Big Ghost’ after all”.]
[“Does Han Chuan know he’s marrying a ‘Big Ghost’? [Emoticon]”]
[” Father Stars came out of his room with a lot of fire…”]
It was annoying.
Although Lin Xingling knew that Cheng Che was just fooling around with that player, he couldn’t help but feel irritated.
Lin Xingling casually tapped a few times on his computer and banned ten people from the live chat for half an hour.
But compared to Han Chuan, he was still lenient.
Han Chuan’s punishment was: starting from one day, with a permanent ban as the highest penalty.
After banning a few accounts, Lin Xingling coldly said, “Don’t make jokes about who Clear likes, he’s still young… Hear that?”
Everyone: [“Heard”]
He had bought all the equipment and even pre-ordered a Guardian Angel. Lin Xingling put down his phone and stretched his wrist, cracking his joints.
Picking up his phone, he sent a message to everyone: Let’s play seriously.
[“I’m fired up, my Wild King! The title of the strongest jungle in KPL will always be yours!!!”]
[“AD Cai Wenji, let me see.”]
[“The Son of the Stars!”]
It had been a long time since Cheng Che had seen him so motivated, and he took a breath of cold air, silently wishing Han Chuan good luck in his heart.
As long as he wasn’t beaten and became depressed.
“…”
Han Chuan was beaten up by Lin Xingling and sent back to the spring.
FG-Han Chuan: ?
He was already tired of seeing this question mark guy.
His chat room was filled with:
[“Cai Wenji is being played by Stars”]
[“Go check out Clear’s livestream, there’s a surprise”]
[“Stars playing Cai Wenji”]
[“Fool! You got beaten up by your future father-in-law!!!”]
[Announcement: User 43579, who sent the barrage “Fool…!”, has been banned from commenting for five hundred years]
[“Five hundred years, this guy probably has to wait for Tang Monk to save him”]
[“Han Chuan, you’re ruthless”]
“Your opponent is Stars, you better play well!” Coach Ice patted him on the back and said with a smile, “Have a good fight with the top player and see where the difference lies.”
“Okay.”
Han Chuan respected Stars. Last time, before the match, when he trash-talked, the top laner insulted Stars without restraint.
After recording the show, Han Chuan criticized the top laner and made him apologize to Lin Xingling.
Although he was arrogant, he had his principles.
That was why Cheng Che was willing to associate with him.
“Legendary!“
[Unmatched in the world]
… As they continued to play, Bai Li Shou Yue ended up with a score of 1/7/0 and was super-fed by Cai Wenji.
[FG-Han Chuan: Stars is really amazing, I surrender.]
[DCT-Clear: No need for that.]
After leaving the room, Lin Xingling handed the phone back to Cheng Che and asked, “Can we go to sleep now, kid?”
Cheng Che took the phone listlessly, watched Lin Xingling close the livestream and shut down the computer, sighed, and didn’t wait for Lin Xingling before going to his room.
Lin Xingling followed behind without saying anything.
Cheng Che simply washed his feet and lay down on the bed. Before he could rest for a while, Lin Xingling had already brought his pajamas. “Here, your pajamas.”
“…”
Maybe it had been too long on the same team, but Cheng Che found Stars annoying, always wanting to manage everything.
Cheng Che knew he cared for him, but this level of concern and care seemed a bit overwhelming, making it hard to catch his breath.
“Cap… Captain, I want to talk to you… let it go.”
What’s the point of talking? It might not solve the problem and it might make him sad. It’s better not to say anything… wait for the right opportunity.
“Okay.”
Lin Xingling silently went to take a shower, changed into his pajamas, turned off the lights, and went to sleep… but not before turning on a small night light for Cheng Che.
Tonight, he slept with his back to Cheng Che, not wanting to interact with people.
Hamster Ball is sulking tonight…
Cheng Che extended his index finger and gently wrote six words on Lin Xingling’s back: “Six plus six equals what?”
Lin Xingling asked softly, “What are you doing?”
“Adding up,” Cheng Che poked his lumbar spine with his fingertips and chuckled.
“I’m not angry, there’s no conflict, nothing at all, absolutely nothing,” Lin Xingling still didn’t turn around.
“Hmm?”
No matter what, Lin Xingling couldn’t imagine that Cheng Che would hug his waist from behind, tightly pressing against him, so close that their breaths fell on his back.
Cheng Che murmured to himself, “Xingling… don’t… don’t be angry, it’s my… my fault…” As he spoke, he even rubbed his head against Lin Xingling’s back through his pajamas.
It worked so well when he had a fight with Liu Ying in his previous life.
Hmm… damn it, I forgot to change the way I address him.
Xingling? Captain! Help!!!
…
Xingling? The way the kid calls his own name sounds so soft and tender… ummm, stop these perverted thoughts, he’s just a child!
Lin Xingling admonished himself in his mind: You’re a reborn man who has become three years younger on the outside (21 years old), don’t think about robbing the cradle.
Sigh, if you want to eat, you have to wait for the grass to grow.
“Cough…”
Hearing him cough, Cheng Che quickly withdrew his hands and said obediently, “I promise… to rest on time from now on… not to play too much.”
Don’t be angry, bro.
“Hmm.”
Who would get angry over something like this… Lin Xingling thought sourly, if you interact with that Han Chuan again, I’ll explode his dog head.
Unconsciously, he felt a tinge of jealousy.
(Han Chuan: …Coach, why is it so cold behind me?
Ice: Adjust the air conditioning temperature higher.)
“Captain… turn… turn around and sleep, um…”
“Okay… okay, go to sleep.”
…In the end, Lin Xingling compromised and turned around to face him, while Cheng Che curled up in the blanket and slept quietly.
But in the middle of the night, he turned back again, facing away from Cheng Che, who remained silent and quietly turned to face the other way.
They both had things on their minds, but neither spoke.
The next morning: as usual…
“…”
The issue with the shares had been successfully resolved, and the team had qualified to participate in the World Championship… but when the list of teams for the World Champions Cup Challenge was announced, DCT Team was not on it.
Instead, a team that didn’t have the qualification took their place as the K-League Championship runner-up.
Brother Feng went to argue with the organizers and received the reply:
DCT Team’s reorganization ratio exceeded 50% (changing AD carry and support, removing assistant coach, adding shareholders), which was considered as voluntary abstention.
This was unexpected by everyone, but there was indeed such a regulation.
So DCT Team participated in the Glory Cup tournament invited by Huazhi TV instead, battling for three weeks, and in the finals on August 15, they won the championship with a score of 4:1, earning a prize money of 800,000 yuan.
During the award ceremony, Brother Feng’s words became the team’s motto.
Brother Feng: “The prize money is not important, what matters is gaining experience and growing in the competition.”
Lin Xingling: “Ah, that’s right.”
Fans:
[“Brother Feng has a broad perspective [funny face]”]
[” Brother Feng: Just saying, anyone who dares touch my prize money, I’ll take their head”]
[” Dad Star has fully mastered the art of perfunctory learning”]
[“Dad Star and his four beautiful children and one old man”]
[“Manners: Are you Brother Feng?”]
Special guest host Fu Cheng (holding back laughter): “Um, now let’s pass the microphone to the four members of our DCT Team.”
“Tha…thank you.”
Cheng Che took the microphone and said, “In the new… new season, we’ll… we’ll continue to work hard.”
Then he handed the microphone to Liu Ying.
Liu Ying: “Work… work hard and train horses…”
Wu You: “Success will come when the time is right?”
Phantom: “…”
For a moment, they didn’t know whether to say they had achieved fame and success.
Lin Xingling joined in the fun, “Achieve success and retire.”
Brother Feng looked at him with a complicated expression but didn’t say anything.
In the live broadcast room:
[“This family is playing a game of idioms!]
[“Woo hoo, Phantom is so handsome, a blond boy is my type”]
[“Cheng Cheng’s little brother is awesome!”]
[“I want to tug on Wu You’s little braid, and pinch Liu Ying’s face~”]
Fu Cheng: “Wow, each and every one of you is a literary master.”
The female host next to him couldn’t help but burst into laughter, calming herself down and holding the microphone to announce the start of the fifth event, the award ceremony.
Huazhi TV invited KPL commentator and host Ah Hua as a special guest to present the championship trophy, medal, and a cash prize of 800,000 yuan.
In the order of Coach Brother Feng, top laner Phantom, jungler Wu You, and mage Liu Ying, Ah Hua was particularly attentive when it was Cheng Che’s turn to receive the medal.
She smiled and said, “We meet again, Clear.”
After receiving the medal, Cheng Che took out a osmanthus candy from his pocket and gave it to her, saying, “On the day of the Eastern finals, my mood… wasn’t good. I apologize for any offense caused. Let me make it up to you.”
The candy was given to him by Lin Xingling during a break in the match, and he hadn’t had the chance to eat it himself.
After the interview, he heard that Ah Hua had received criticism… Cheng Che felt guilty and called her to apologize, but he felt that it wasn’t formal enough. This was an opportunity for him to sincerely apologize.
“It’s okay, I forgave you a long time ago~”
Ah Hua carefully took the candy from him and gently put it in her pocket, treating it like a precious treasure.
“The candy is very cute, thank you, Clear!”
Cheng Che shyly lowered his head.
“DCT, let’s do our best. We will win the Autumn Season against Silver Dragon.”
Ah Hua took out the final medal to put on Lin Xingling, but when she saw Lin Xingling looking at Cheng Che with resentment, she didn’t know what to do.
They say that Stars treats Clear like a father and is strict with him… It seems like he doesn’t want girls to get close to Clear…
The real Lin Xingling thought to himself: I gave you the candy… and you gave it to her? If you ask me for it again tomorrow, I won’t give it to you…
“Stars?”
“Hmm?” Lin Xingling finally gave her a proper look and politely explained, “Sorry, I was lost in thought just now.”
Ah Hua wiped the cold sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand. “Uh, let me put the medal on you.”
“Thank you.” Lin Xingling bent down graciously for her to put it on.
Cheng Che beside them thought, “I didn’t bend down just now…”
Liu Ying nudged his arm and whispered, “Brother Che, Xiao You asked me to tell you, ‘Don’t worry, with your height, you don’t need to bend down.'”
Cheng Che: “…”
Cheng Che’s mind was filled with thoughts of “Wu You, you’re asking for trouble.”
…
After the awards were presented, Ah Hua took a photo with the DCT team and hurriedly left the stage.
I’m sorry, Dad Star, I shouldn’t have gotten so close to your son.
After the ceremony, Ah Hua briefly greeted Cheng Che and the others before leaving in a hurry.
“Hold up the trophy! Sons of Glory!!!”
Ah Hua sat in the car on the way back, and the sound of the replay of the Glory Cup award ceremony played on her phone… She had a slightly scary thought:
Clear and Stars, seem to be a good match?
(Thus, the first CP head was born.?)
After finishing filming, everyone took the bus home.
Wu You flipped through his phone, looking at the selfies Ah Hua posted on Weibo, and sighed, “Sister Ah Hua is so beautiful…”
Liu Ying nodded, “Yes, she has such elegance.”
Phantom: “…”
Cheng Che agreed, “Y-yes, indeed.”
Lin Xingling: “…”
Yes, Ah Hua is beautiful, so you gave her the candy I gave you.
Lin Xingling ignored them.
Brother Feng: “This girl is really a natural beauty. In ancient times, she could have brought peace to the border for 300 years.”
A must-have phrase in praising someone.
Lin Xingling: “…How did Old Liang get to you too?”
So Lin Xingling listened to their discussion about how beautiful Ah Hua was the whole way, expressionless, and got off the bus without acknowledging anyone.
Upstairs, Cheng Che originally intended to follow him, but Lin Xingling left him far behind, climbing two steps at a time. Helplessly, Cheng Che had to go upstairs with Liu Ying.
Liu Ying asked, “Captain, what’s wrong with him?”
Cheng Che shrugged and sighed, “Who knows.”
It seemed like ever since the incident with Han Chuan, he had become like this, unpredictable, and always leaving people behind…
Could it be that by beating up Han Chuan, he regained interest in playing as a carry and no longer wanted to play support?
No, he seemed happy playing support, bossing others around like walking a dog…
Could it be that he’s going through a midlife crisis like Brother Feng?
No way, Stars is only 21…
Brother Feng sneezed behind them. “Who’s talking about me?”
Cheng Che obediently stopped thinking and mechanically went upstairs.
Forget it, I won’t think about it. I’ll go up and ask him.
Daily question: What made the Hamster Ball unhappy today?
Author’s note:
【Mini Theater】Unhappy Hamster Ball
Unhappy hamster Xingling,
Worried cat Chengcheng,
Xiao You said, “What’s there to worry about?”
Xiao You’s mommy class is now in session. When the hamster is unhappy, it’s usually because it’s bored. It’s recommended to dip it in egg liquid, starch, and bread crumbs, then fry it until golden brown on both sides. It’ll be fragrant and crispy, so delicious!
Cat: Although it’s not ethical, it’s really tempting, isn’t it?
Hamster: Alright, alright, I’m happy now.
(I’m voluntarily happy)