Chapter 84 – Calm
The child has been unusually active recently, as if they have ADHD
Lin Xingling can’t control him either, so he can only let him play around here and there.
“If you’re tired, take a nap.”
Unexpectedly, Cheng Che behaved differently and obediently washed his face and feet before getting into bed.
“Do you want some milk?”
Cheng Che shook his head.
Without any room for argument, Lin Xingling took out the milk that had been heated over water and gave Cheng Che a thumbs-up. “Drinking milk will make you strong like a cow.”
“You said…you said that drinking calcium and vitamin D can make you…”
Cheng Che rolled his eyes and complained, “Why didn’t you…didn’t say that drinking it can make you get calcium…now you don’t touch me…I…um…”
Awkwardly, he couldn’t get up.
Trying to do something else to distract his attention, but it always backfires.
Only during training matches and peak competitions does he not think about these annoying things.
Cheng Che irritably pulled his hair and sighed.
“Hmm?” Lin Xingling frowned slightly.
He didn’t quite understand what the little one was mumbling about.
“Alright, let’s stop talking and go to sleep.”
Cheng Che wrapped himself in the blanket, facing away from him, like a sulking little kitten.
The hamster timidly poked his head, as if asking, “Do you want some?”
Ignoring him…
Lin Xingling coaxed him, “Have some, and tomorrow I’ll take you home to see Zhu Zhu.”
Zhu Zhu is the Dutch pig they raise at home, and Lin Xingling’s parents treat it as their own child.
Last time, Cheng Che only pinched it a few times, which made the elderly couple feel heartbroken.
“My parents…will…feel sorry…”
Cheng Che finally spoke.
He really likes small rodents because they’re cute, but he doesn’t know why he can’t resist the urge to squeeze them in his hands…tight.
…Squeezed them.
“Then be gentle when playing with Zhu Zhu.”
“Okay…”
Obeying, he drank the milk and went to sleep. The next day, Lin Xingling kept his promise and took him to play with Zhu Zhu.
Cheng Che’s future parents-in-law stood there with a heavy stone in their hearts.
Don’t accidentally harm our precious child. If you’re going to harm someone, just harm Da Ling.
Lin Xingling slumped on the sofa, seeking advice from his friends.
The question was: How do you deal with your partner’s unstable emotions lately?
Charity: You’ve asked the right person.
“Adolescence is full of restlessness. You’ll know when you act like an animal several times.”
“I haven’t…but I’m mainly afraid…”
Wang Ben, who understands it all: “What are you worried about? Let me tell you, kids nowadays are mature. If you’re afraid that he’ll feel uncomfortable, he’ll think you’re uncomfortable, not him.”
Asking Fu Cheng, Da Chengzi’s answer was similar to Wang Ben’s:
“That’s a sign of insecurity, Dad Xing. Think about it, you’ve been with Cheng’s brat for so long, and you don’t even give him a slight reaction, let alone thinking about sleeping with him.”
“If it were me, I would also worry that you don’t like me. If it were me, I would think you’re only with me because you’re afraid of hurting my feelings.”
…
Combining what they said, Lin Xingling belatedly realized that he had been too overprotective of Cheng Che and considered him too fragile…
to the point that they hardly had any intimate interactions.
The child has grown up and will have to face it eventually.
Lin Xingling has always been someone who acts upon his words.
Before going to bed that night, following the usual routine, he asked Cheng Che if he wanted to drink milk.
Cheng Che still shook his head. “I…I don’t want to drink anymore. I drink it every day…I even dream…dream of milking others.”
“Milk others?”
Um…that’s an interesting thing to say…
Cheng Che yawned and said, “Teammates.”
Lin Xingling found it funny and asked, “Did you dream that you were Cai Wenji?”
Cheng Che suddenly put on a serious face, “No, it was a spring.”
“Hahaha…”
Hearing Lin Xingling laugh twice, Cheng Che looked puzzled and asked, “Why do I feel like there’s something strange about you?”
This laughter is so perfunctory, clearly indicating that something is on their mind.
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They tried to embrace each other and calm their nervous emotions, like a couple preparing for something beautiful in their lives, sharing passionate kisses… but in the end, nothing happened.
Both of them were too shy.
When they went to sleep, Cheng Che obediently nestled into Lin Xingling’s embrace, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
Did I go too far and make him lose interest?
Or… was he never capable to begin with?
Lin Xingling held him, gently caressing the two round and adorable dimples on the boy’s waist with his thumb.
“Mmm…”
Cheng Che nuzzled against his chest and softly said, “It’s… it’s okay. Even if you can’t… I… I won’t mind.”
Lin Xingling: Huh?
“What kind of talk is that?”
Cheng Che: Human talk.
…
“Let’s sleep. We have a training match with DW tomorrow.”
“Oh.”
Even the tactic of provocation didn’t work.
The next day, the five members of DW experienced the most incredible BO7 training match of their lives.
Their proud marksman, Clear, played with extremely low pressure, no longer recklessly seeking opportunities like before.
The Stars’ roaming frequency increased.
The bottom lane couple resembled a cold war or a pending divorce.
But it had to be said that this style of play broke through their team’s norms and took their opponents by surprise.
DCT easily won the first two rounds.
Then DW made a comeback with three consecutive victories, reaching match point.
Lin Xingling asked, “What does Clear say? Can I lane with you this game?”
Cheng Che shook his head and, during the champion select, discussed with the coach and picked Varus. “You play with the jungler and control the tempo…”
“Alright.”
In this game, Varus played cautiously.
With accurate predictions and a stroke of luck, he hit five consecutive Q abilities, securing first blood against Aphelios.
Afterward, he ambushed and killed the enemy jungler in the brush, securing both buffs.
“Six.”
Wu You frowned. “Brother Che, what’s wrong with you?”
Normally, this wasn’t the time to speak…
In these six games, Cheng Che hardly said a few words. He went from stuttering to being completely silent.
“Xiao You, take the dragon.” Lin Xingling let out a heavy sigh.
“Okay, wait for me.”
…
The game was evenly matched, with DW ultimately having a slight advantage.
4-2, they won the training match.
A significant portion of Varus’ damage came from his Q ability, which relied on prediction and a good feel for the game… It was quite mysterious.
“As for the finals, we’ll see if we should pick Varus depending on the situation…”
After packing up their equipment and leaving the training room, Lin Xingling wrapped his arm around Cheng Che’s and said, “Be happy.”
Cheng Che responded with a perfunctory chuckle.
Lin Xingling:…
Don’t take me for a fool!
“The priority now is the finals the day after tomorrow, you know? Once we win the finals…”
“There will still be the Winter Championship, I know.”
Cheng Che raised his hand and tilted Lin Xingling’s chin upward, tilting his head. “The competition never ends.”
“Just like my love for you.”
Cheng Che:…
“Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore. Let’s go solo queue.”
“It’s too dangerous to go solo, why not bring the clown captain with us?” (Star)
“Tsk… I really can’t do anything with you.”
Author’s note:
I’ve lost my soul. ＿|＼○＿