Chapter 37 – Outbreak
After going upstairs, Lin Xingling immediately entered room 506, holding tools and climbing up the ladder to work on the air conditioner, making clanging noises.
Luckily, the air conditioner is of good quality, so it wasn’t damaged last time.
Cheng Che didn’t understand what was going on and handed him a wrench from below, saying, “Captain… What happened again today?”
“It’s nothing. I remembered something that needed fixing,” Lin Xingling replied.
“Oh…”
It’s strange. Stars has been really weird lately.
Cheng Che wanted to ask but didn’t dare to. He speculated that maybe Stars was under a lot of pressure because the Autumn Tournament was approaching. After all, Brother Feng mentioned that there was still a lot of room for improvement in his support abilities.
In other words, their performance in the current games didn’t meet expectations.
After a while, Wu You came knocking on the door and said, “Dad Xing, Brother Che, let’s go quickly. The coach said we’re going out to celebrate tonight, and he booked a table with drinks!”
Inside the room, the two exchanged knowing glances.
Cheng Che gestured for himself to go out and wash his hands first. Lin Xingling descended from the ladder, tidied up his tools, and put the toolbox back in its place.
Then he went to the bathroom to wash his hands, coincidentally missing Cheng Che.
Six people called for two taxis.
Originally, Cheng Che and Lin Xingling were assigned to sit in the first car with Liu Ying.
But when Cheng Che and Liu Ying got in and settled down, Lin Xingling called Brother Feng to sit with him instead.
Cheng Che looked back at him in confusion, while Wu You and Phantom sat in the second car behind.
As the car started, Brother Feng asked Cheng Che, “What’s going on between you two? Did you have a fight? Arguing?”
Cheng Che shook his head.
Firstly, he didn’t want to be bombarded with questions, and secondly, he also wanted to know what was going on with Stars.
Liu Ying looked at Cheng Che with concern and spoke up for Lin Xingling, “The captain has been a bit anxious lately, so he’s been extra vigilant. He was like this during the K-League finals… Brother Che, please don’t bother him.”
“No, I won’t… The captain is… a good person,” Cheng Che said softly, lowering his head.
It’s not that I’m bothering him… I just have no idea what’s going on with him! Can someone please tell me what’s happening?
Everyone fell silent.
In the other car…
Wu You: …
(Why isn’t Dad Xing sitting with Brother Che? Did they have a fight? I feel so awkward…)
Phantom: …
(Xiao Pei is as silent as usual.)
Lin Xingling: …
The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became.
He should have told the kid that he didn’t like him fawning over other people’s CP (couple pairing) or complimenting others.
No, why should he say anything?
Did he do it because he sacrificed himself in a past life? Because he treated him so well? Come on, Lin Xingling…
The answer was clear in his heart, but Lin Xingling didn’t dare to think about it.
It’s because I like you!!!
Because I like you, I’m jealous.
cough
A certain hamster adjusted his glasses and thought that speaking like this might be uncouth.
Better not say it.
Keep quiet, even when there are countless words.
…
They arrived at their destination and got out of the car.
With good wine and dishes on the table, everyone picked up their chopsticks and spoons and started eating directly. They grabbed whatever they wanted to eat, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.
However, a small incident occurred in the middle—Cheng Che and Wu You almost had a solo fight over the last sesame ball.
In the end, Brother Feng settled it with his decisive voice: “Give it to the good baby, Liu Ying.”
Cheng Che and Wu You glared at him discontentedly but had no choice.
Cheng Che looked at Lin Xingling again, feeling annoyed by his indifferent attitude.
If Stars had dealt with this matter, the sesame ball would definitely be mine!
But he just doesn’t care!
When sparrows fight, it is the crow that benefits.
Liu Ying took a photo with the sesame ball and posted it on Weibo.
[DCT-460]:
Picking up leftovers from the jungle big brother and the marksman big brother’s mouths.
(I’m so cool, hands on hips)
Comments:
[You eat their sesame balls, they eat your mid-lane minions, hahaha, delicious]
[An Tu Sheng]
[Where is Ying Ying eating? [emoji]]
After exiting his own Weibo, Liu Ying glanced at others’ posts and suddenly noticed something important, “Brother Che, Han Chuan reposted your Weibo, the one about today’s victory. Take a look.”
Han Chuan commented and reposted, saying: [New season, keep going strong]. It was something Cheng Che said during the awards ceremony.
The comments section was filled with excitement, with many saying, “The comments section can’t be banned.” Han Chuan didn’t delete the Weibo, showing his restraint.
Ice: No, actually, I confiscated his phone.
Cheng Che glanced at him and smiled, “This guy cares quite a bit. I’ll repost his Weibo when they make it to the finals.”
Lin Xingling poured some vinegar into a small dish in silence.
Wu You looked at Phantom and saw two sesame balls on his plate. Without hesitation, he took one and ate it, saying, “Thanks, Xiao Pei.”
Phantom paused and looked at him with disdain, but he still put the other one on Wu You’s plate.
“Xiao Pei, you’re so nice!”
Wu You proudly glanced at Cheng Che and said, “See, this is my sworn brother in the top lane, a true friend.”
Cheng Che rolled his eyes at him and looked at Lin Xingling.
What bad intentions could a cat have? He just wanted to eat the sesame ball from your plate, that’s all.
Lin Xingling ignored him and dipped the sesame ball into vinegar a few times before taking a bite. The sourness almost made him lose a tooth.
“…”
After that, Cheng Che didn’t speak or eat anything for the rest of the time.
He was already full of anger.
Wu You offered the sesame ball to him, but he didn’t eat it.
“I don’t eat leftovers.” Cheng Che didn’t waste his years of education.
Wu You: “I took it openly from Xiao Pei, how is it leftovers?!”
“Well, it’s not… not for me!” Cheng Che bit his lip and said dejectedly, “It’s not… not meant for me!”
Lin Xingling didn’t dare to lift his head and just looked at his plate.
Liu Ying intervened, trying to mediate, “Alright, alright…”
“Just a sesame ball… sigh, let me order two bottles of wine for them, and I’ll get you another plate, all for you.”
Brother Feng tapped the table’s bell to call the waiter over. “Yes, bring a bottle of 68-degree Luzhou Laojiao and another plate of fried sesame balls.”
“Okay.”
After the waiter took the order, he quietly left. After five or six minutes, he brought the wine and sesame balls to the table.
That night, Cheng Che didn’t eat anything except for the plate of sesame balls. He couldn’t even express how full he was.
When Brother Feng was about to pour them some wine, Lin Xingling finally spoke up, “Kid… don’t drink alcohol.”
This time, Cheng Che listened.
He didn’t drink.
“Good boy, we won’t drink.”
“Mm…”
Brother Feng: … Then I’ll have a small drink by myself.
Everyone returned to the base and went to shower and sleep.
Lin Xingling took Cheng Che to the small kitchen and made him a bowl of plain noodles, just like the night he arrived. He also made scrambled eggs with ham.
The dishes were not burnt and tasted delicious.
After finishing his meal, Cheng Che voluntarily washed the bowls and chopsticks. He smiled and followed Lin Xingling back to his room to shower and sleep.
He didn’t explain anything, and Cheng Che felt that there was no need to.
This is good.
…
The comprehensive outbreak of conflicts that had accumulated due to a lack of communication happened on the evening of the World Champion Cup quarter-finals.
FG 2:4 lost to DW and unfortunately stopped at the top four.
Considered a half-friend, Cheng Che wanted to console Han Chuan but didn’t know how to do it. He immediately sought advice from his closest friend, Lin Xingling.
Lin Xingling was more understanding and knew that Cheng Che was expressing his concern as a friend. He generously guided him on how to message Han Chuan.
Cheng Che sent a few appropriate messages.
On Han Chuan’s side: [FG-Han Chuan: Thanks.]
The aloof and proud Han Chuan would never be sentimental.
That wasn’t the focus. The focus was during the process of guiding Cheng Che on messaging, there was a remark saying “Commentator A Hua” that was sent to Cheng Che, asking if he was available to duo with her during her live stream.
Cheng Che agreed and said he would join if he had time.
In an instant, the invisible alarm bell in Lin Xingling’s mind rang again: Help! The kid didn’t fall for her, did he?!!
Because he had no idea, he became overly cautious about it.
With the mindset of not allowing his precious child to start dating early, Lin Xingling, acting as a psychologist, spent half an hour lecturing Cheng Che about the dangers of early romance.
Cheng Che yawned while listening.
“Um… Let’s go to sleep?”
Turn off the lights and go to sleep.
After a while, the light from the cellphone came from Cheng Che’s side. Lin Xingling, who was facing away from him, asked curiously, “What are you doing?”
Cheng Che replied, “A Hua is talking to me…”
[Commentator A Hua: Is Stars’ hand okay?]
[Commentator A Hua: If the hand is still uncomfortable due to the aftermath of the fracture, I can get a prescription from an old Chinese doctor in my hometown for him to try.]
[DCT-Clear: Yeah, thanks.]
[DCT-Clear: Thanks for your hard work.]
A Hua… A Hua… Why is it her again?
Lin Xingling rolled his eyes in jealousy, sat up, folded the blanket, and after folding it, he got out of bed while holding the blanket.
“W-What are you doing so late?” Cheng Che put down his phone, puzzled, and looked at Lin Xingling.
Helpless, Lin Xingling sighed and casually said, “I’m going to sleep in room 506 tonight,” then turned and left without even looking at him.
Cheng Che:…
This is not good, Stars. I fucking need an explanation. What the fuck are you mad about?!
Lin Xingling closed the door quietly, just like his usual temper.
…Even if he exploded, it had no real impact.
Just like how he would only leave the room when he’s angry, and most of the time it’s because he needs to calm down and think if it’s his own fault.
In room 506, Lin Xingling initially wanted to send a message to Cheng Che to explain, but he realized he didn’t have his phone with him, so he ended up in an awkward situation.
So he didn’t send the message.
Just like a million words left unspoken.
Let’s leave everything for tomorrow. Kids have poor memory and don’t hold grudges. It will naturally be fine tomorrow.
This time it’s his own problem… Is it necessary to get so emotionally worked up over A Hua?
Lin Xingling criticized himself harshly in his mind.
He leaned against the door and glanced at room 508 across the hall. The light was off, and there was nothing unusual.
The kid shouldn’t be overthinking, right…
Good boy.
…
It’s impossible not to overthink.
Cheng Che felt heavy-hearted because, after all, he was reborn and tended to overthink every little thing… not only overthink, but also think deeply and into the details.
Moreover, he didn’t know why Lin Xingling suddenly got angry and went to room 506. It was not a small matter.
He just said A Hua was talking to him… Stars and A Hua had no conflicts, so it shouldn’t be because of her.
Cheng Che narrowed his eyes.
506.
The key point was the mention of room 506 by Lin Xingling.
506 was the room originally occupied by the team’s former marksman, Xiao Nuo. Stars got angry and went to 506, does it mean… he’s thinking about Xiao Nuo?
Is he thinking about Xiao Nuo as a person or about the marksman’s skills?
If it’s about skills, does it mean that he feels inferior to others?
It shouldn’t… right?
Author’s Note:
【Mini Theater】
Cat Cat Cheche: I’ve already eaten the quarrelsome hamster. Now, let me show you the new hamster I’ve just raised!
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