Chapter 56 – Pretending to be nice
When Wu You and Phantom returned, Liang Feng took them to take the bus, while Lin Xingling rode an electric scooter with Cheng Che. Different paths converged at the destination, which was the suburban team base.
Cheng Che unloaded his skateboard from the car, but the electric scooter was not unlocked. It suddenly started beeping when someone touched it.
“I, I…”
“Yeah.”
Perhaps due to spending a lot of time together or due to their synergy in games, Lin Xingling understood his thoughts very well. Calmly, he said, “I’ll ride a bit slower and use a rope to pull you.”
Before Cheng Che could feel happy about it, he already fastened a helmet on the child’s head. “You must wear a helmet. Safety first.”
Cheng Che: “Okay!”
On the way south, Lin Xingling occasionally stopped to check on Cheng Che’s condition. After doing it several times, Cheng Che became annoyed. “I’ll let you know if there’s anything. Just keep going if everything is fine.”
“Alright.”
Cheng Che, holding onto the rope while riding the skateboard, was like a kite being pulled along. Lin Xingling worried that he might not be able to react to danger in time if it occurred on his side. So he continued to ride for a while and then stop.
“Maybe you should sit on the back seat. It’s too dangerous like this.”
After stopping three more times, Lin Xingling finally couldn’t resist speaking up.
This way was not only slow but also time-consuming. If they continued like this, they might not get home until midnight.
Cheng Che lowered his gaze and replied, “Okay.”
By the time they returned to the team base, it was already past ten in the evening. The coach and other teammates had been waiting for them for half an hour but eventually decided not to go out and ordered takeout to celebrate.
While waiting for the delivery, Cheng Che had some free time and glanced at Weibo.
The top trending topic was [Stars’ Quadra Kill.]
There was no other reason, simply because of the Quadra Kill.
The trending Weibo originated from the latest update by the KPL
The caption was quite emotional:
[Though old, can Liang Po still eat?]
[Though Stars is sick, their heat remains.]
The comments below were mostly filled with emotions and tears.
You see, the reason Lin Xingling was transferred to the K League A was due to a compound fracture of his left wrist and index finger, which had almost healed after three to four months. But for some reason, the injury worsened again…
Lin Xingling knew very well that it was because three years later, when Cheng Che fell down the stairs, he grabbed his collar with his right hand. Unexpectedly, Lin Xingling couldn’t maintain his balance and fell together with him. In the critical moment, he used his left hand to support the back of Cheng Che’s head…
“Bang—“
He only remembered the intense pain and the feeling of breaking the old injury in his fingers.
He thought that he would face the end of his six-year professional career due to the injury, but he never expected to be reborn directly.
Reborn at the age of seventeen, supporting the one he loves as a support player.
It was quite a romantic thing to do.
In the previous life, he had countless honors and achievements, but in this life, he could release boundless love… That was already enough.
While Lin Xingling was lost in his thoughts, Cheng Che’s words, “Just kidding? Hehe,” brought him back to reality.
“It’s not appropriate to joke like that. Your mom got offended.”
Cheng Che indignantly replied to a comment under the trending Weibo post: [DCT-Clear: Are you selling pipes? Why are you so nosy?]
The content of that comment was: [I was just joking. Stars has a hand injury. Wouldn’t that be inconvenient?]
There were a few more replies below:
[This isn’t something someone like you, who has no reputation, should pay attention to. [Praying hands]]
[Help, colors suddenly appeared in my mind.]
[By the way, Star Dad’s hand is really beautiful, thin and long. Suitable for…playing the piano. [Dog head emoji]]
When Cheng Che replied to that comment, his response gained more attention:
[How disgusting. Can you please stop insulting my Star Dad!]
[Translation of Clear’s reply: Get scolded.]
[Is it a blessing in disguise or a curse?]
[A hand injury is a sensitive topic. Can we not make jokes like this? [Praying hands]]
Unaware of the situation, Lin Xingling curiously approached and sat beside Cheng Che. “What’s wrong?”
“Just some trash making a fuss,” Cheng Che took out a tissue from his pocket and lightly wiped his face.
“Do I have dirt on my face?” Lin Xingling asked.
Cheng Che shook his head. “Just now… I saw someone commenting about you… it was so… dirty, so I wiped it away.”
Lin Xingling took his phone. “Let me see.”
…
After understanding the whole story, Lin Xingling chuckled. “It’s not worth getting angry over people like that.”
Cheng Che said, “I don’t get angry when others do, but I’m happy when they get sick because of their anger.”
“You little troublemaker.”
DCT-Clear continues to engage with idiots.
The other person replied slowly: [Let me tell you something, do you let your team captain touch you?]
[DCT-Clear]: Are you looking at medical records when you’re doing the birthday ritual?
Fans and comments below:
[What the hell are you talking about?]
[What the f*** are you talking about?]
[You, donkey, kicking. Understand?]
Everyone brushed up on Clear’s famous quote in an organized manner: “What the f*** are you talking about, you donkey-kicking?”
[Clear: Do you think if I don’t curse at you, no one will care about you?]
…
Within an hour, this incident became a separate trending topic, and the KPL official account urgently deleted the comments and suppressed the heat to resolve it.
Cheng Che posted a Weibo with only four words: [If you dare, come.]
That person didn’t show up. They were just a small account that hadn’t even posted a single Weibo, probably just trying to stir up trouble and then abandoned it.
There are so many people trying to make their presence felt on the internet.
“Alright, come and eat. Good boy, don’t be disobedient.”
Lin Xingling called him several times without getting a response, so he logged onto Weibo and commented: [DCT-Stars]: If you dare, come and eat. [Hug emoji]
[The new way of calling children to eat.]
[Aren’t you in the same team? Isn’t it more convenient to talk directly?]
[Team Base: Quiet. Team Group Chat: 99+]
Cheng Che closed his phone and went to eat. He ordered his favorite deep-fried small fish. Lin Xingling had been waiting and didn’t let Wu You and the others start eating, waiting for him to join.
The coach, as always, nagged: “Liu Ying, eat more meat. Look how skinny you are… Xiao You, eat your vegetables. You’re taking three chicken pieces by yourself. Xiao Pei, stop playing with your phone and eat quickly.”
When it came to Cheng Che, he said, “Good boy, let’s have a glass of milk every night from now on to grow taller.”
Cheng Che replied, “No.”
“Good boy?” Lin Xingling chuckled, “You’re only a good boy when you don’t open your mouth.”
Once you open your mouth, you become a little troublemaker.
Cheng Che: …
Indeed, Stars never thought I was a good boy.
Before going to sleep, Cheng Che asked Lin Xingling seriously, “Does that mean I’m only a good boy if I don’t, don’t curse?”
“It’s about your words and actions.” Lin Xingling reached out and touched his soft hair, looking into his eyes with a smile.
Among so many good boys in the world, I still like you… the future KPL Emperor Cheng, the first troublemaker who leads the competitive scene amidst countless rumors and controversies.
Cheng Che nodded thoughtfully and got into bed, covering himself with the blanket to sleep.
In the middle of the night, he logged into a small account and anonymously posted a question:
[Does anyone know how to appear obedient in front of others?]
Within three minutes, there were over twenty replies.
[Mumu: Just tell him, “I’m obedient,” right? [Dog head emoji]]
[Mo Shang Qing Si: Well, this reaches the limit of my knowledge.]
[6:30 in the morning: Fight him, win the fight, and make him admit that you’re obedient. [Clown emoji]]
Over twenty replies, but not a single one was useful.
Cheng Che sighed, put down his phone, and tried to sleep.
…Can’t sleep. He raised his eyes and saw the small night light still emitting its usual blue-purple dim light. He got up and looked out the window. The crescent moon outside was shining brightly.
What exactly does it take to be considered obedient and make him feel that way?
Why?
Cheng Che questioned himself, asking why he had these thoughts.
The answer was simple: Lin Xingling likes obedient people.
As for what kind of psychology it is to want to be liked by Lin Xingling, Cheng Che himself was not clear.
In the first round of the regular season, DCT played five matches, winning four and losing one, ranking second in total points. This data is already good for a team that has just advanced from the K League.
In the second round of the regular season, their first opponent was KV team from Group A. Although the team has already been included in Group S, Liang Feng didn’t dare to take it lightly. He spent two nights studying the replays of KV’s previous matches and finally had a plan in his mind.
After communicating and discussing the draft and strategies with the team members, they took the stage.
During the preparation phase, Liu Ying hummed the lyrics of a popular song these days, saying, “I will always remember the summer breeze~”
Cheng Che, who didn’t catch on, asked, “Remember…remember what?”
Liu Ying continued singing, “Clearly say that you love me~”
Cheng Che replied, “I…I never said that, you…you must be mistaken, right?”
“Both of you are amazing. Even with the wrong frequency, you can still chat.” Liang Feng stood behind Cheng Che and smiled.
Lin Xingling touched Cheng Che’s arm and explained, “Liu Ying has headphones on for sound testing, so she can’t hear you.”
“Oh.”
“Who doesn’t know a few lines~”
Wu You sang, “How did I fall in love with him and decide to go home with him, giving up everything I had, I don’t care anymore~ Xiao Pei!”
Phantom gave face and followed up, “Short paper, long love, the story is endless when we were young…”
With a deep and hoarse tone, it was a bit flirtatious.
Wu You sang seriously, “My story is still about you~”
“Nice, nice.”
Lin Xingling applauded and then asked Cheng Che, “Will you sing a few lines too?”
Help…the only words in Cheng Che’s mind were “help me.”
It’s not about how well he can sing, but he doesn’t remember what popular songs there were in 2018. What if he sings one that hasn’t been released yet, and they ask him about it…
If he says he made it up and it will be released in a few years…awkward.
He could only think of an old song, “Unity is strength, unity is strength, this strength is iron, this strength is steel, harder than iron, stronger than steel…”
Lin Xingling: ???
Everyone: ???
Cheng Che to himself: “…”
Fortunately, the first game’s draft started soon, and he escaped the awkward situation.
Liang Feng’s strategic layout was impressive:
“KV is used to hard-supporting the side lane, so let’s ban Shanshan first.”
“OK, great. In this game, let’s go with the real fragrant combo. Sun Shangxiang with Purify, for more room for error.”
Cheng Che said, “I want to take Flash, it’s useful for engaging and disengaging.”
Liang Feng thought for a moment and replied, “Hmm, that works too.”
Lin Xingling said, “Engaging and disengaging, there’s one more thing, same as me.”
Flash with the same fragrant combo, a perfect fit.
…
Author’s note:
[Mini theater] – Electric Scooter
Catcat Cheche: bumps into an electric scooter
Electric Scooter: Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-vroom↓screech↑vroom↓screech↑vroom↓screech↑vroom↓screech↑beep-beep-beep-beep-be
ep-beep-beep-beep-drip-drip-drip-drip-drip-drip-drip-drip-drip-drop-drop-drop-drop-drop-drop-drop
Catcat Cheche: clenches fist
Hamster Xingling: Alright, alright…
Catcat Cheche: Don’t stop me, I’m going to smash this scooter!!!
Hamster: This is my only scooter qwq
Catcat: Tomorrow, I’ll take you to get a Maserati.
Hamster: Okay, I’ll help you smash it together!