Prologue 004: Qin Ye

Li Xiang returned to the dorm and broke the news to his two roommates: "We're getting a new roommate moving into Dormitory 301, and we need to clear out the beds as soon as possible." The three of them had lived there for so many years, and the empty beds were filled with stuff. There was so much clutter that the three of them spent an entire night trying to clean up, and they had to get up the next day and continue.

The three boys quickly moved away the pile of boxes and cartons on the empty bed, and took away all the fruits, snacks, soy milk makers and rice cookers on the table. After finishing the tidying up, Li Xiang sprinkled a layer of disinfectant and wiped the entire table, cabinets and bed from top to bottom with a clean rag.

By the evening of the next day, the bed that was cluttered with junk had finally become clean and brand new.

My roommate couldn't help but admire: "Head of the dormitory, you are really attentive!"

Li Xiang said as he wiped the table: "Someone wants to stay in our dormitory, we can't leave them with a dirty bed, right?"

My two roommates said: "Then you don't have to clean the table spotlessly, right? It can be used as a mirror."

The men's dormitories were generally quite messy, but Dormitory 301 always managed to take first place in hygiene evaluations, thanks to the presence of Li Xiang, the dorm leader. Li Xiang was a master at housework, nimble and quick, and he was incredibly quick to clean. He also cooked delicious meals, and even his instant noodles were different from others. He could whip up a simple bowl of instant noodles with just a beaten egg and a chopped scallion, and he could make them fragrant.

My roommates often say that Li Xiang is a good homebody who can sweep the floor, cook, and warm the bed. He's a must-have for both home and travel. Whoever marries him will be truly blessed...

Unfortunately, this guy is rather naive when it comes to feelings. He is usually carefree, but easily gets shy when encountering emotional problems. He becomes flustered and at a loss when a girl confesses to him. His daily survival mode is a simple one of eating, sleeping, attending classes, and playing games. Until now, he is still a poor little virgin.

Li Xiang has been playing Wulin for a long time, and the professional player he admires most is Ye Se, the vice-captain of the Changan team.

Yese is one of the top players in the field of e-sports, and plays Zwa Emei.

The Claw Emei style is defined in-game as a high-burst close-quarters assassin, centered around the Nine Yin Bone Claw. Ye Se's Nine Yin Bone Claw is known for its bloody and brutal moves, and his devastating slashes of claws on the field delight his fans. Ye Se, a female character, adorned in the pink and white Emei uniform, wields her claws throughout various competitions, giving off a strikingly sharp impression.

Ye Se is known as the "goddess" among fans in the Wulin e-sports circle, and is a well-deserved "goddess" in the minds of many otakus.

Although Li Xiang plays Tangmen, when it comes to his favorite professional player, it is the Night Goddess from Emei.

No doubt.

***

Beijing, 5 p.m.

When Liu Chuan arrived at the agreed restaurant, Qin Ye was already sitting there waiting for him.

The man was dressed in white casual clothes and a pair of large sunglasses that made his skin look even fairer. He had a slender jawline, a typical oriental beauty, but his expression was rather cold and his lips were tightly pursed, giving him an air of being difficult to approach.

Once this guy opens his mouth, he's the type to absolutely piss people off. Qin Ye is the most formidable venomous person in the professional world. His curses don't use any curse words, but every word is so piercing that you wish you could bury yourself. His playing style is similar: decisive, sharp, ruthless, and merciless.

Among the assassin-type schools, the cold beauty in front of him is definitely a well-deserved top master.

Goddess?

All the reporters in the e-sports circle laughed.

The league has a rule that players who don't want to be on camera can't have their photos included in reports. Qin Ye, despite his sharp playing style, maintains a relatively low profile. He requested not to appear on camera in many magazine and website interviews, leaving reporters to report on "Ye Se"-related news in text form. He created a female character in the game, leading many fans to mistakenly believe he was a woman.

Girl?!

The reporters all wanted to vomit blood.

Is there a girl who can make people want to cry with just one sentence?

Every report is about him, the "man's he"! Open your eyes and see that this is not a typo...

Why do so many people still mistakenly think that Xi Li Ye Se is a girl?

Qin Ye wasn't using this to hype himself; he was just too lazy to explain. His Weibo hadn't been updated in years, and it was practically overgrown with weeds...

The two most popular e-sports players are having a secret meeting.

Qin Ye took off his sunglasses, glanced at Liu Chuan, and said: "Are you coming back this time to go back to school?"

"Well, the three-year leave of absence is up, I can't delay any longer, I have to go back to finish college and get my diploma and degree." Liu Chuan's tone was the same as saying "let's eat rice today."

Qin Ye nodded in understanding, picked up the menu and ordered a few dishes.

The food was served very quickly in this restaurant, and the two of them ate and chatted casually.

Liu Chuan asked: "By the way, how is the Huaxia team doing now?"

Qin Ye said bluntly: "In the six months since you left, Liang Haibin has taken over as captain, and the Huaxia team's form has declined severely. Last season, they entered the playoffs in eighth place but were eliminated in the first round. It felt like they were sleepwalking through the game."

Liu Chuan frowned slightly.

Qin Ye raised his head and asked: "Does Huaxia know that you are back?"

I just returned to China yesterday and only sent you a text message. I haven't had time to notify anyone else yet." Liu Chuan paused, then added, "However, I don't plan to contact Huaxia. I came back mainly to finish the remaining courses at school, so I don't have time to take care of the Huaxia team's affairs."

Qin Ye was very familiar with Liu Chuan, so he knew that Liu Chuan's father, Professor Liu Boyuan, was a well-known academic leader in China, and his mother, Yang Qiuning, was a famous figure in the business world. It would not sound good if the son of such a famous professor and a powerful woman was just a high school graduate.

That university diploma was dispensable to Liu Chuan, but it was a psychological comfort to his parents.

Liu Chuan had already made enough sacrifices for the team. He had taken a three-year leave of absence from school to transform the grassroots Huaxia team into a top-tier powerhouse in the league, achieving the glorious feat of a Grand Slam. As a captain, he had fulfilled his responsibilities. Now, he needed time to pursue other aspirations. The Huaxia team would become a burden to him.

At the beginning of this year, Qin Ye was angry because Liu Chuan suddenly retired. He called him and scolded him. After more than half a year, his anger had long subsided. Liu Chuan didn't explain, and Qin Ye didn't bother to ask. He changed the subject and said: "If I remember correctly, you were on leave in your junior year. Now you are back to class. There are not many courses left. You can graduate in June next year, right?"

"Um."

Qin Ye asked: "What will you do after graduation? What are your plans? Will you follow your father's wish and become a university teacher, working your way up to professor level? Or will you follow your mother's wish and work in a company?"

"Of course I'm going back to play the game." Liu Chuan said calmly.

Qin Ye looked up at him in surprise.

This man inherited his father's looks. His high nose bridge and strong jawline made him look very handsome. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, with a hint of a smile, which always gave people the illusion of being trustworthy. However, only those who knew him knew that beneath this smiling surface, this man was actually full of evil intentions, the kind who would cheat you without blinking an eye, and even sell you out and expect you to help him count the money with tears of gratitude.

There are countless masters in the professional league who have been cheated by him, and many people hate him to the core.

However, there was a rare seriousness in his eyes at this moment.

Liu Chuan raised the corner of his lips slightly and said: "The road is my own, so of course I will choose it myself."

Qin Ye didn't realize until now that perhaps there was no need for him to scold Liu Chuan in the first place. Liu Chuan looked heartless, but in fact he was a very rational and calm person.

He suddenly retired at the beginning of the year, just as the Spring Split began. Team Huaxia's fans lined up to hang him. Some cried and begged him to stay, some cursed and begged him to stay, and some passersby fanned the flames...

The top player retired, and the entire alliance forum was in chaos for several days.

However, he left silently, leaving behind the infamy of being an irresponsible captain and a "deserter from the battlefield".

Six months later, he came back, smiling nonchalantly and saying, "I'm back to play the game."

It was as if all the criticism had nothing to do with him.

When he was still young, for the sake of the Chinese team's performance, he decisively and resolutely asked the school to take a three-year leave of absence. At that time, he was less than 20 years old. For a college student, it took great courage to make such a decision. However, Liu Chuan did not even frown and resolutely put his studies on hold when the team was in the most difficult time.

Then, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the team he led. He created various tactical play styles, trained countless outstanding players, and led that grassroots team into the league's top powerhouse, winning the glorious record of the annual Grand Slam.

Three years have passed and the leave of absence is over.

He needed to go back to school to complete his studies and obtain his diploma and degree as his parents wished. So, he retired from China and prepared to spend a year fulfilling another wish.

When he graduates from university next June, he will continue to stick to his beliefs and choose the path he thinks is most correct.

When he retired, he was criticized online. When he returns next year, he will definitely be ridiculed again...

But so what?

The path is his own, and he will choose it himself.

Qin Ye was silent for a moment before he said, "If you plan to return in next year's autumn season, and July is the transfer period, have you thought about which team to go to? Do you want to return to Huaxia?"

I won't return to Huaxia." Liu Chuan's answer was very decisive.

Qin Ye said: "You are the first captain of Huaxia and also the greatest contributor to Huaxia. Why don't you consider going back?"

Liu Chuan smiled and said, "I've already left Huaxia. If I go back to you, wouldn't that be a slap in the face of the new captain?"

Qin Ye fell silent.

That's true. If the old captain retires for a year and then returns, it will be too embarrassing for the new captain. Hua Xia's new captain, Liang Haibin, is a relatively mild-mannered person. If Liu Chuan returns, he will definitely be forced to give up his position, which is indeed unfair to him.

Liu Chuan said: "I won't return to Huaxia, and there's no suitable position for me in other teams. I'll see how the situation develops and see if I can form a new team."

Qin Ye frowned: "It's too difficult to form a new team. The league now is not like it used to be. There are so many top players in the professional circle. It's not easy for an amateur team to break in. You have to discover talented players from the public. Finding one or two is okay, but to put together an entire team... That's simply a fantasy."

Liu Chuan nodded in agreement: "So, good teammates are hard to come by. I'll wait and see for a year."

Actually, you might consider letting some information out first. Qin Ye said seriously, "As long as you are willing to come back, there will be a lot of powerful teams vying for you."

Liu Chuan laughed: "If I go to another team, I will definitely be the captain or vice-captain. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for the former captain?"

Qin Ye:…"

This is indeed a very headache problem!

Liu Chuan's position in the league was truly unsurpassed. He was the only captain of a Grand Slam team in the league's history, a tactical expert capable of leading a grassroots team into the top four, the foremost Tang Sect leader, the strongest commander, and the most popular player...

He had won countless honors. For such a powerful individual, if major teams truly wanted to sign him, they would absolutely have to offer him the highest signing fee in history and a core position like captain or vice-captain.

This is the embarrassment of a small temple that cannot accommodate a large Buddha...

Liu Chuan smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, there is still a lot of time."

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