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The other end of the line remained silent for a long time.
Qi Churui finally let out a soft “Oh,” which made Chi Mei Yuan, sitting beside him, chuckle. What had her daughter said to leave him so stunned?
Sometimes Chi Mei Yuan wondered if his intelligence points were too high, making him seem a bit different in other aspects.
He rejected girls without mercy.
And handled social niceties according to his own logic.
Though the Qi family didn’t need to do much, seeing him serious and rigid sometimes still tugged at her heartstrings.
Chi Suisui felt playful and teased: “Churui, tell me—did you want to come watch the match?”
“No,” Qi Churui denied.
“True, the matches are over.” Chi Suisui casually added, then asked: “Did you come to see Lord He?”
Qi Churui rarely called him “Lord He”—he usually addressed him as “Brother Xingwang.”
But today, after seeing half the news and getting upset, he referred to him simply as “Lord He.”
Chi Suisui used the same term to tease him back.
Qi Churui pressed his lips together, glanced at his mother Chi Mei Yuan, who was trying not to laugh, and spoke earnestly: “If it’s… something Sister did, then I won’t go.”
“Really not coming?”
“…”
“Tonight there’s a dinner gathering,” Chi Suisui dropped a bombshell. “After returning to Nancheng tomorrow, Lord He will soon start training camp.”
And Qi Churui had school on Monday, so there wouldn’t be much time to meet.
The breathing paused for a few seconds. Chi Mei Yuan took the phone and smiled brightly: “Stop teasing him—he’s probably already mentally flown over.”
Chi Suisui laughed.
Having a younger brother with a bigger age gap had its perks—teasing him was cuter. Someone like Song Chengrui, on the other hand, had too many thoughts of his own.
“Might as well let him come,” Chi Suisui said after laughing enough. “Tonight we can eat together since the match is over.”
“He’s already gone to pack.”
“What does a boy have to pack?”
Chi Suisui muttered, then gave Qi Churui a once-over when she picked him up a few hours later—
He was dressed to the nines.
While boys’ formal wear wasn’t very obvious, for Qi Churui, who usually kept it simple, today he looked quite handsome.
Was he this excited to see his idol?
Qi Churui’s face remained expressionless, pretending he hadn’t been scrutinized. “Sister, aren’t we leaving yet?”
“Let’s go.”
By coincidence, Lemon Tea and the others were just preparing to leave and bumped into them at the entrance. “Sister Suisui!”
The young girls’ eyes all turned toward Qi Churui.
Was this what Reporter Chi’s boyfriend looked like?
Chi Suisui lightly patted his shoulder: “This is my younger brother. Are you all heading home now?”
“Yes, the match is over.” Lemon Tea realized her misunderstanding after hearing the explanation: “Sister Suisui, your genes are amazing.”
Chi Suisui smiled faintly: “Be safe on your way back.”
After seeing off the group of girls, she reached out to pinch Qi Churui’s cheek. “They complimented you, and you didn’t even react.”
“I’m shy,” Qi Churui replied indifferently.
“…”
Qi Churui had just started his vacation this afternoon when he heard several girls in his class discussing the trending topic. Though he didn’t use Weibo often, he checked it briefly.
Then he discovered the teeth mark incident.
Since he’d been at school before, Qi Churui didn’t know Chi Suisui was at the competition venue. Though he was skeptical, the picture was right there.
He wanted to ask clearly.
But his mission ended in failure before it even began.
For a moment, Qi Churui felt a bit relieved that he’d brought this up with his sister first. Otherwise, facing He Xingwang—
That would’ve been utterly embarrassing.
Tonight’s dinner gathering at the Shooting Sports Center was something Coach Zhu had promised earlier.
Now financially robust, the Shooting Sports Center had no issues to worry about. Since the competition was over, certain things could finally be enjoyed.
Tonight’s feast featured seafood.
Nancheng was inland, so athletes were often confined within the Shooting Sports Center. Forget seafood feasts—even regular feasts were rare.
The cafeteria offered plenty of variety, but eating the same food repeatedly grew tiresome.
Coach Zhu had informed Chi Suisui beforehand, and she agreed. Coach Zhu still felt a bit sour about the gold medal being with her.
But then he thought—she was about to get married soon.
Coach Zhu consoled himself and returned to normal.
With Qi Churui added to the guest list, Chi Suisui called ahead to inform him: “Coach Zhu, can I bring my younger brother?”
The call wasn’t on speakerphone, but fragments of sound could still be heard.
Qi Churui quietly perked up his ears.
“A younger brother? Sure!” Coach Zhu was quite generous. With the Chinese team’s excellent performance this time, he was in a good mood: “Everyone’s welcome!”
After all, they were relatives of He Xingwang. Even bringing the whole family wouldn’t be an issue.
Chi Suisui said warmly: “Thank you, Coach Zhu.”
The dinner location was already set. When she and Qi Churui arrived, the teenagers inside couldn’t resist starting to eat.
Some boys were around Qi Churui’s age.
Competitions were age-dependent sports.
He Xingwang sat near the window. The restaurant had been booked exclusively for them, and one lamp nearby was off, casting a shadow over part of his upper body.
When he sat upright, he was bathed in colored light.
Unlike the national team uniform from the afternoon, He Xingwang had showered and changed into a black shirt, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his pale wrist bones.
Chi Suisui could even see a faint smile at the corner of his lips.
She hadn’t told He Xingwang she was coming, but two seats beside him had already been reserved for her.
“Sister-in-law, sit here!”
“Over here, over here!”
Li Huaiming and the others eagerly invited her, practically itching to become gossip enthusiasts and interrogate her about everything that happened today.
They saw the news as soon as they got their phones after the match.
What an explosive story!
Chi Suisui sat beside He Xingwang and cleared her throat: “Churui saw the news today and prepared to ask—”
“Sis.”
Qi Churui quickly interrupted.
He Xingwang glanced over. “Ask what?”
He was patient with this young fan.
Not only was he a fan but also his future brother-in-law.
Feeling caught red-handed, Qi Churui coughed lightly: “I saw the news and wanted to ask about the competition results.”
Everyone at the table was secretly eavesdropping.
He Xingwang glanced at a smiling Chi Suisui, then at a nervous Qi Churui, raising an eyebrow: “The gold medal is with your sister.”
“…?”
Everyone at the table was stunned.
Li Huaiming, who had just taken a sip of water, choked immediately: “Cough, cough, cough!”
The importance of a gold medal to them didn’t need to be emphasized. If they got one, they’d probably sleep hugging it at night.
And Lord He had given it to Chi Suisui!
Such extravagance with the gold medal.
Coach Zhu remained calm, though his gaze betrayed a hint of resentment. “Enough talk, let’s eat.”
Otherwise, he’d turn into vinegar.
Of course, Coach Zhu was just feeling a bit sour. Back when he won his gold medal, there was no girlfriend or wife to share it with—otherwise, he’d probably be at home now.
Thinking about this made Coach Zhu even more bitter.
He cleared his throat: “Xingwang, regarding the Weibo incident, you should clarify. Otherwise, some people might spread false accusations.”
Already, some were accusing He Xingwang of misconduct during the competition period, even preparing to file complaints.
He Xingwang frowned: “Alright.”
After they finished speaking, Chi Suisui chimed in: “Our TV station plans to conduct interviews about this competition. Coach Zhu, how would you like to arrange it?”
She didn’t mention interviewing only He Xingwang.
Chi Suisui’s intention was that many athletes besides He Xingwang had participated in this competition. Since all the online news revolved around him, if the TV station focused solely on him again, others would completely fade into obscurity.
Though this was the reality of the sports world, she still wanted to give others more screen time where possible.
Their efforts deserved recognition too.
Coach Zhu looked at her in surprise.
Having been a coach for so many years, he knew everything. Every journalist who came to interview at the Shooting Sports Center had one primary target: He Xingwang.
“Let’s do it after returning to Nancheng. Set aside a day.”
“Alright, but I’ll shoot some footage later,” Chi Suisui mimicked a camera gesture. “Hope you don’t mind.”
She had specially brought a camera.
As they discussed, He Xingwang remained silent. Suddenly, his long-dormant Weibo account updated.
“You’re not listening to what we’re saying.” Chi Suisui leaned closer abruptly.
“Just clarifying.” He Xingwang spoke softly, the two of them only a few fingers apart. “When are you leaving?”
“Tomorrow. I’ve already bought my return ticket.” As she spoke, Chi Suisui picked up a crab and began eating leisurely.
Today, she had tied her hair up in a low ponytail. Her sideburns weren’t long, and as she moved, strands of hair fell across her face.
“He Xingwang, help me tuck this back.” Chi Suisui tilted her face slightly.
With so many people at the table, their voices blended into the noise. Their conversation went largely unnoticed, almost like whispering.
Qi Churui sat upright, pretending not to see anything.
But his eyes couldn’t help but glance toward his sister and He Xingwang. A normal movement, yet it highlighted their unspoken默契 (rapport).
Qi Churui pursed his lips.
He lowered his head, recalling what the girls in his class had said earlier: “Lord He and his fiancée must be inseparable!”
At the time, he reminded them that the term applied to married couples.
Because of these past days’ competitions and news, He Xingwang gained several million more followers.
For an athlete, reaching millions of fans was nearly impossible unless their performance was exceptional to the extreme.
As soon as he posted a new Weibo, his fans saw it.
[He Xingwang: Correct answer. //NoSleepNoBald: Such an obvious teeth mark—who else could it be but his fiancée?]
Not updating Weibo for so long, and then suddenly posting about showing affection?
[You’re being cocky—are we all career fans?]
[Having a fiancée is nothing special. I can bite myself too!]
[Why the sudden innuendo?]
[To the friend who mentioned biting yourself—how exactly does that work?]
[A friend got her wisdom tooth pulled today. She said she wouldn’t get anesthesia unless she saw Lord He and his fiancée making the teeth mark.]
[Are you all this dedicated?]
[Since Lord He got a fiancée, he even posts more on Weibo : )]
[True love conquers all.]
He Xingwang personally confirmed the teeth mark incident, and since those spreading rumors had no evidence, the rumors were quickly debunked.
The haters had no choice but to stop.
Less than ten minutes after the post, it trended again, with fans even posting pictures of teeth marks in the comments.
In the end, it became a hilarious trending topic.
Chi Suisui saw the trending topic late at night.
After pondering for a moment, she liked He Xingwang’s post.
Some CP fans cried themselves to sleep in the bathroom—just when they shipped the couple, it ended tragically, with the main characters even liking each other’s posts.
________________________________________
The next day, Chi Suisui didn’t return to Nancheng with He Xingwang and the others.
She sorted through the footage she shot yesterday. Not a professional photographer, much of her footage was unusable.
The remaining interviews would be filmed tomorrow at the Shooting Sports Center.
That evening, the director @-ed Chi Suisui in the group chat: [Finished with the interviews?]
Chi Suisui, editing on her computer, replied: [Not yet.]
Most colleagues rarely appeared in the group during holidays, but Zhang Yueyan was different. She messaged: [Today’s news says the athletes have returned to Nancheng.]
Chi Suisui replied: [Can’t interview them after they’ve returned?]
Zhang Yueyan stopped replying.
Arguing in the group could damage her image in front of the director. Previous incidents had already affected her standing, so she needed to stay composed.
Chi Suisui paused her interviews temporarily.
A day after the competition ended, foreign journalists also returned home. While results were reported in real-time, other news lagged slightly.
He Xingwang’s achievements in shooting were unparalleled in the current shooting world, with countless global fans.
His interview responses were translated.
Unlike domestic sentiment, abroad, He Xingwang was highly regarded and praised.
This time was no different.
Every headline mentioning He Xingwang inevitably included congratulations and blessings, even featuring photos of the teeth mark.
Global media congratulated this unknown lucky girl.
Domestic forums were also discussing the matter.
[Foreign news is so funny—the unknown lucky girl, hahaha.]
[Why is Lord He’s fiancée unknown?!]
[Did you see the comments under the news? Laughing so hard. Many commenters say the fiancée must be a foreigner!]
[Her features look pretty, but unrelated to mixed-race, right?]
[To claim Lord He as one of their own, what’s wrong with lying? In a while, you might see news titled “After verification, Lord He is a foreigner.”]
The discussion point veered off completely.
Su Mian laughed until she cried upon seeing the thread and shared it with Song Miaoli in the group chat: “They’re so funny.”
Song Miaoli wasn’t very busy lately.
She developed new functions for her little robot and even took it downstairs for walks. Her evenings became rich and colorful.
Every day, she posted photos in the group.
It was like raising a son.
Chi Suisui’s interviews went smoothly, thanks to everyone’s cooperation. After editing, the final video was nearly half an hour long.
“Why are there other people?” the director asked.
“I think it’s better to interview everyone,” Chi Suisui explained earnestly. “We’ve already done individual exclusive interviews before, and this time, there was also the mixed team event.”
After consideration, the director decided to keep everything. The video was beautifully done, capturing behind-the-scenes confessions and competition footage.
There was no lack of airtime for it.
Before the interview aired, another matter suddenly surfaced—the dinner gathering with the Shooting Sports Center on the day the competition ended.
A small account with no followers leaked photos.
It was a candid shot, capturing Chi Suisui and He Xingwang sitting together, seemingly talking closely. The angle was sharp.
Once again, the internet exploded.
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