WG - 49

When those words came out, not only Yang Bin was stunned, but Lin Jie as well.

He stared blankly at their intertwined hands. In theory, he shouldn’t have been surprised that they would end up together, but now that he actually witnessed the scene, he couldn’t quite believe it.

This... how did they get together so fast?

Weren’t they just childhood friends before?

“This this this…” Yang Bin had been staring at their clasped hands for a long time, feeling as though he might be hallucinating.

Family member???

Chi Zhiyu first processed his words and then, upon seeing the expressions of the two people opposite her, coughed awkwardly and shamefully, quickly explaining, “No, don’t listen to him.”

She looked at Yang Bin and introduced herself first. “Hello, I’m Chi Zhiyu, and I’m Xie Ye’s…”

Xie Ye glanced at her.

Chi Zhiyu paused and gave three words: “Girlfriend.”

After saying that, she poked Xie Ye’s palm with her fingertip in slight irritation.

It was all this person’s fault for saying such things.

Xie Ye’s lips curved slightly.

Upon hearing her name, Yang Bin realized and exclaimed, “Sister Chi?”

Chi Zhiyu smiled upon hearing the address. “Yes.”

Yang Bin hadn’t expected Chi Zhiyu to be such a cold and aloof beauty. Although he hadn’t seen her before, he always thought she should be a sweet girl in his mind.

But how did she turn into such a high-cold goddess?

Looking at his expression, Chi Zhiyu blinked. “What? You think I don’t meet your expectations?”

Chi Zhiyu occasionally watched Xie Ye train. Most of their chats were through the computer, but she rarely spoke to avoid disturbing them, making her somewhat like an online friend.

“Ah!” Yang Bin snapped back and hurriedly waved his hands. “No, no, absolutely not. I just didn’t expect you to be so beautiful. You’re truly a beauty!”

After saying that, he remembered he hadn’t introduced himself yet and hastily added, “Oh, right, I’m Yang Bin. You already know Lin Jie. Ding Hui stayed up streaming last night and is still asleep. He might wake up later.”

“Ah, okay, no problem.” Chi Zhiyu waved her hand. “I can only come to see Xie Ye off.”

Hearing this, Yang Bin turned to look at Xie Ye and clicked his tongue, “Bro Ye, you deceived us! Before, you said you didn’t have anyone, and now you’ve been fooling us with Sister Chi!”

“With your IQ,” Xie Ye glanced at him, “do you think I need to deceive you?”

“???”

Yang Bin wanted to retort but suddenly realized he couldn’t win an argument with him. Quickly turning to Chi Zhiyu, he said, “Come on, Sister Chi, let me introduce our place.”

Suddenly called upon, Chi Zhiyu responded with an “Ah, okay.”

Hearing this, Xie Ye also released her hand, letting her follow freely to take a look around while he went upstairs with Lin Jie to tidy up.

Yang Bin led Chi Zhiyu further inside on the third floor. The overall structure of the club was somewhat like a duplex apartment.

The middle section of the fourth floor was the main training room for the main team. Inside, there were four facing computer desks paired with gaming chairs.

The walls facing the floors below were replaced with floor-to-ceiling windows. Standing in front, one could overlook the entire first and second floors.

Chi Zhiyu stood indoors, roughly looking around at the surroundings. Listening to Yang Bin’s introduction, she became curious about something else and asked, “How old are you and Ding Hui?”

Yang Bin explained with a smile, “I’m seventeen, and Ding Hui is a year older than me—same age as Bro Ye and Lin Jie.”

Chi Zhiyu nodded. “So you’ve been playing professionally all along?”

“More or less.” Yang Bin calculated. “I’ve been playing for two years, and Ding Hui has been playing for three.”

Chi Zhiyu blinked. “Then Xie Ye hasn’t played before. How did your club find him?”

Most professional players become famous early because they sacrifice academic time for training. So basically, they choose to drop out or pause school.

For someone like Xie Ye who came after graduating from high school, he was considered late.

Yang Bin said, “Bro Ye is incredibly skilled. You wouldn’t believe how the player rankings in PUBG are usually dominated by professional players, but Bro Ye directly took first place. He became famous online.”

Chi Zhiyu responded with an “Oh.” “So he has both skill and fame?”

“That’s right.” Yang Bin nodded. “Before, Old Mu—our manager—had been eyeing Bro Ye for a long time. He wanted to sign a contract with him and tried hard for a long time. Finally, Bro Ye agreed to join recently.”

Chi Zhiyu raised an eyebrow. “So he’s considered a hot commodity?”

“Absolutely.” Yang Bin continued chatting. “Before, I didn’t even know Bro Ye—I only recognized his gaming name. When I heard Old Mu say Wild was coming to our team, I was super excited.”

Chi Zhiyu saw his little fanboy demeanor, which reminded her of Lin Jie before, and found it amusing.

This might be the second admirer.

“And I heard that other teams besides our club also approached Bro Ye, but he still chose us,” Yang Bin proudly stated.

Seeing this, Chi Zhiyu blinked. “Because your team is strong?”

“I used to think so too, but,” Yang Bin sighed, “his reason was really impressive—you probably wouldn’t guess.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“Bro Ye thinks our geographical location is good.”

Chi Zhiyu froze.

Yang Bin casually asked Xie Ye why he chose their club during training. At first, he naturally thought it was because of their team’s strength and skills, which were indeed attractive.

But at that moment, Xie Ye simply responded with an “Oh” and casually answered, “It’s close.”

“Huh?” Yang Bin was stunned on the spot. “Close to what?”

Xie Ye: “Location.”

“So this reason is really impressive.” Yang Bin was still sighing, nodding in acknowledgment and adding a few more comments. “But our location is indeed pretty good. It’s near University Town, and there’s a lot of good food.”

Not knowing what she was thinking, Chi Zhiyu lowered her gaze without replying, seemingly lost in thought.

Seeing her quiet, Yang Bin turned and called, “Sister Chi.”

Chi Zhiyu immediately looked up. “Huh?”

Yang Bin repeated, “You think Bro Ye is awesome, right? Isn’t he handsome?”

Hearing this, Chi Zhiyu suddenly smiled. “Mm, handsome.”

“Right, right.” Yang Bin clicked his tongue. “But once he shows his face in competitions, there will be countless girls falling madly in love with him.”

After saying that, he realized it was inappropriate and quickly corrected himself, looking at Chi Zhiyu. “—But don’t worry, Sister Chi. Bro Ye definitely won’t like anyone else. You absolutely don’t need to worry. I’ll keep an eye on him for you!”

Chi Zhiyu laughed at his reaction. “Are you deliberately speaking for him?”

“No, no, no.” Yang Bin waved his hands, wanting to say more.

Just then, Xie Ye walked in with Lin Jie, seeing Yang Bin frantically explaining.

“What nonsense are you spouting?” Xie Ye glanced at him.

“Huh?” Yang Bin blinked. “Nothing, nothing at all. I was introducing the club to Sister Chi.”

Xie Ye smirked, obviously not believing him, and looked at her. “Tell me.”

“Oh,” Chi Zhiyu looked up at him. “We were talking about how many girls will fall in love with you in the future.”

Yang Bin: “….”

Xie Ye raised an eyebrow.

Seeing his expression, Yang Bin instantly turned and walked out, muttering, “I’ll go check if Ding Hui is awake.”

His appearance was completely cowardly.

Chi Zhiyu chuckled unkindly. Xie Ye reached out and pinched her cheek. “What’s so funny?”

Chi Zhiyu curiously looked at his face. “You’re not scary-looking at all, so why do they all seem afraid of you?”

She turned and looked at Lin Jie behind her. “Right, front desk?”

“Well,” Lin Jie hesitated, glancing at Xie Ye’s cold and indifferent eyes, then immediately coughed. “Before, when we weren’t familiar, maybe a bit. But now it’s fine.”

“Oh, so intimidating at first glance.” Chi Zhiyu concluded, glancing at him. “Then why do so many girls like you?”

“…”

Lin Jie felt it was not appropriate for him to stay here any longer and quietly turned to walk out, even thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

Hearing this, Xie Ye raised an eyebrow. “What did you say?”

Chi Zhiyu narrowed her eyes. “In the future, will you have to show your face in competitions?”

Xie Ye: “Hmm?”

“I think,” Chi Zhiyu thought about it, reaching out and tugging his cheeks apart. “Maybe I should disfigure you now.”

Xie Ye didn’t move, allowing her to pinch his cheeks, his tone arrogant. “If they like me, what does it matter to me?”

As if venting, Chi Zhiyu released his face and counter-asked, “What if someone prettier than me catches your eye? What if you’re charmed?”

Xie Ye rubbed his cheek and looked at her. “Don’t you have any confidence?”

“I’ve always been confident.” Chi Zhiyu glanced at him. “But men’s mouths lie. I’ve already figured that out.”

Xie Ye sneered. “If you were that smart, could I have wasted so much time?”

“…”

Chi Zhiyu choked. “How can that be my fault?”

Xie Ye: “Oh, it’s my fault?”

Realizing the topic wasn’t right, Chi Zhiyu diverted. “Well, we’re together now anyway. There’s no need to dwell on this issue anymore.”

Xie Ye glanced at her but didn’t refute it. Then, he slowly asked, “So why do you care if others like me?”

“Hmm?”

Xie Ye scanned her face. “Anyway, I only like you.”

…

After touring the base, Chi Zhiyu prepared to leave.

She couldn’t waste Xie Ye’s time too much since he wasn’t here to play around.

Although everyone verbally praised his skills, this was his first time becoming a professional player. He couldn’t possibly get everything right away. Things would be different from what he was used to.

He still needed time to train and adapt.

Chi Zhiyu followed Xie Ye into the elevator and thoughtfully asked, “You never told me why you chose this team?”

Xie Ye casually pressed the elevator button. “Strong skills.”

Chi Zhiyu nodded. “Mm, then what?”

“The team setup is good.”

“Mm, then?”

Xie Ye seemed to think again and then slowly responded with three words, “Teammates are dumb.”

“…” Chi Zhiyu choked but carefully recalled. Though she hadn’t met Ding Hui, Yang Bin and Lin Jie’s personalities were indeed… dumb.

She coughed. “Mm, then? No other reasons?”

Xie Ye glanced at her. “What do you want me to say?”

With this back-and-forth, anyone who couldn’t figure it out would be the fool.

Chi Zhiyu knew she was being obvious and straightforwardly said, “Nothing much. Just earlier, Yang Bin told me you thought the location was good, so you chose this club.”

Hearing this, Xie Ye’s expression slightly paused, but he didn’t seem surprised. He faintly smirked. “He sure tells you everything.”

Did this mean what Yang Bin said was true?

Chi Zhiyu observed his expression. “Why do you think this location is good?”

Her university was going to be Ruobei Dance Academy, and the closest club happened to be this one.

But she didn’t know if that was the reason.

Xie Ye let her guess. “What do you think?”

Chi Zhiyu couldn’t fully guess his thoughts, but this time, she decided to be a little conceited. “I think it’s because it’s close to Ruobei Dance Academy, and then…”

Her voice paused slightly.

Xie Ye looked up at her, dragging out his tone. “And then what? Why aren’t you saying it?”

“And then,” Chi Zhiyu licked her lips, feeling inexplicably nervous, and asked, “Is it because you want to be closer to me?”

Her words fell.

Xie Ye’s eyes gleamed as he stared at her, his lips curving slightly. “You’re so smart this time?”

“Hmm?” Chi Zhiyu blinked. “What?”

The number on the elevator display changed to 1. Upon reaching the floor, a “ding” sounded, but the doors hadn’t opened yet.

After half a second,

Chi Zhiyu watched as the door slightly moved, gently opening to reveal silhouettes outside waiting. She was about to step out.

Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly saw Xie Ye raise his hand towards the elevator buttons. Instinctively turning her head, she saw Xie Ye press the door-close button.

The next moment, the elevator closed again.

Xie Ye withdrew his hand, turned to look at her, and reached out to pinch her cheek, his thumb lightly caressing.

“You guessed right.”

Her cheeks felt soft. Chi Zhiyu looked up and met his dark eyes. Her voice was inexplicably dry. “Guessed… what?”

Xie Ye smiled. “My reason.”

Her heart skipped a beat. She heard her own clear heartbeat.

Thump, thump, thump.

“And remember, next time, don’t ask others.” Xie Ye took her hand beside her and said nonchalantly, “Ask me.”

“I’ll tell you everything.”

…

The elevator mysteriously closed.

The people outside were momentarily stunned, but three seconds later, it reopened, gradually revealing a pair inside.

Everyone was momentarily stunned again. Before they could react,

Xie Ye directly held Chi Zhiyu’s hand and walked out, passing by several people heading out.

As she saw him off at the entrance, Chi Zhiyu stood there and confirmed, “I can come to see you later, right?”

Xie Ye nodded. “If you want to see me, come.”

“Where is there a ‘if you want to see me’?” Chi Zhiyu frowned. “Don’t you have training?”

Xie Ye’s tone was lazy. “If you come, what am I training for?”

“…” Chi Zhiyu couldn’t help but comment, “Is it alright for you to be this arrogant?”

Xie Ye looked entirely calm. “Can’t I see my family when they visit?”

“…”

Alright.

Chi Zhiyu didn’t waste words with him and waved casually. “I’m leaving. Go back in.”

This wasn’t really a farewell, so there was no sadness.

Besides, the club wasn’t off-limits. They just changed meeting places; the times and frequency would decrease.

After saying goodbye, Chi Zhiyu thought he would leave first, so she waited for him.

Unexpectedly, Xie Ye didn’t move, and neither did she.

The two stood facing each other in silence.

Chi Zhiyu initially didn’t feel anything, but with him doing this, she feared she wouldn’t want to leave.

After staring at him for a few seconds, Chi Zhiyu averted her gaze, suppressing her emotions, intending to wave again to urge him to leave first.

The next moment, Xie Ye lowered his eyes and directly pulled her wrist toward his chest.

Caught off guard,

Chi Zhiyu couldn’t stop and instantly collided into his chest due to the force.

She instinctively tilted her head up.

Xie Ye’s palm lightly cupped her nape, slightly leaning down, pressing his body against hers, lowering his head close to her.

Before she could say anything, Chi Zhiyu suddenly felt warmth on her forehead.

Soft and warm touch.

Lips kissed for a few seconds, then parted.

Xie Ye looked down at her, his eyes dark, his voice slightly hoarse. “Go home obediently. I’ll call you tonight.”