The Esports Big Shot Wants to Cuddle His New Teammate Every Day chapter 24

Chapter 24

“Why are you here?” Xie Wei and Xu Ziyan walked into the emergency stairwell together. This place was hidden enough; basically, no one would come here. He looked down slightly at the young man in front of him, his tone unconsciously softening. “The Second String’s match is coming up soon, right? Why are you here instead of training properly?”

Xu Ziyan asked, “Captain, have you eaten dinner?”

Xie Wei had been busy all day and truly hadn’t gotten around to eating. Hearing this, he assumed Xu Ziyan had seen his match loss and came over to treat him to a comfort meal. He smiled helplessly. “Not yet, and I don’t plan to. I have training later.”

Xu Ziyan let out an “Oh” as if he had expected this. Like magic, he pulled out a box of yogurt and a meat floss bun from his pocket. “I just bought these from the bakery downstairs. Don’t you have a bad stomach? You should eat a little at least.”

Xie Wei paused, a wave of warmth surging in his heart, and the smile on his lips deepened. He didn’t refuse. “Thank you.”

Xu Ziyan stuffed the bread and yogurt into his hands. Afraid of delaying his training, he said, “Hurry to the training room. I’m going back too.”

After speaking, he waved his hand, turned around, and left decisively, as if he really was just an ordinary team member worried about the captain’s health, without any other thoughts.

Xie Wei stood there watching until Xu Ziyan’s figure completely disappeared around the corner of the stairs before stepping toward the training room.

The First String training room was very quiet. Having just lost a match, the atmosphere was somewhat somber. Yu Guangzhou was lecturing everyone one by one. Seeing Xie Wei walk in, he glanced at the things in his hand but didn’t say anything.

Shen Xiao had been scolded bloody for failing to protect Qu Qingyue during the match. Right now, he was listlessly shooting targets in the shooting range. Seeing Xie Wei go out and come back with food—guessing that this person most likely wouldn’t go downstairs specifically to buy these things—the fire of gossip ignited in his heart.

He quietly sent a Line message to Xie Wei.

[Seamy: Confess the truth.]

[Xie Wei: ?]

[Seamy: Which cutie gave the bread?]

[Seamy: Has Captain Xie’s spring finally arrived?]

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Xie Wei scoffed lightly. He intended to reply “What nonsense,” but just as he was about to send it, for some reason, his fingers paused, and he deleted all the content.

[Xie Wei: Look behind you.]

Receiving the message, a big question mark popped up over Shen Xiao’s head. He turned around as instructed, only to meet Yu Guangzhou’s gaze directly.

Yu Guangzhou glanced at his computer screen, then at the phone in his hand. “Seems like God Xiao’s training is going very smoothly.”

Shen Xiao instantly wilted, put down his phone, exited the shooting range, and started queuing for ranked matches.

With the gossiper out of the picture, Xie Wei opened the bread. Just as he took a bite, he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder. It turned out to be Yu Guangzhou passing by, patting his shoulder.

He turned back, only to see Yu Guangzhou with a look of understanding, nodding slightly at him and secretly making a gesture of support.

Xie Wei: …

Are there this many gossips in their team?

He couldn’t be bothered to explain. He finished the food quickly and started queuing.

A few days later, the Second String’s draw ceremony was about to begin.

Xu Ziyan sat below the stage, watching Yuan Shaofeng, the captain of the Second String, go up to draw lots. Beside him, Bai Ke sighed and said faintly, “Absolutely don’t hold any hope for a good draw. This guy’s luck is famously rotten. Just be prepared to fight the strongest team.”

Hearing this suddenly, Xu Ziyan was somewhat skeptical, thinking, Is it really that mysterious?

The result was, it really was that mysterious.

Yuan Shaofeng rubbed his hands together and directly pulled the previous champion, FTK, out of the lottery box.

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When the host announced the result, thunderous applause erupted below the stage. Xu Ziyan heard people from other teams behind him applauding while praising, “Yuan is still as godly as ever. I almost want to enshrine his photo.”

A teammate applauded while disapproving, “Don’t, I’m afraid you’ll get tainted with bad luck.”

Xu Ziyan: …

Clearly, this had become a classic recurring segment.

Yuan Shaofeng returned dejectedly amidst the applause. “Sigh.”

Bai Ke said, “It’s fine. The coach and data analyst prepared for fighting FTK in advance. You could say this is what everyone expected.”

Yuan Shaofeng was not comforted and expressed that he was even sadder.

Xu Ziyan patted his shoulder.

Yuan Shaofeng turned his head, looking at him expectantly.

Xu Ziyan gave a thumbs up and said, “6.”

Yuan Shaofeng: “…”

The subsequent teams also finished their draws. The match schedule was set, and the competition was about to officially begin.

The first match was KW Second String vs. CTG, and the second match was TWG Second String vs. FTK Second String.

That said, it was still two days away.

On the way back, Bai Ke poked Xu Ziyan’s shoulder. “Ice, are you free tonight? Practice a new strategy with me.”

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Xu Ziyan naturally agreed.

Two days later, the entire Second String team got up early to catch a flight to FTK’s home venue to prepare for the match. Everyone was yawning constantly, while Xu Ziyan was a bit nervous because of the upcoming match, so he wasn’t sleepy at all.

After getting off the plane, they went to the hotel to drop off their luggage, waited for the time, and then went to the venue to prepare. Xu Ziyan hadn’t been sleepy on the plane, but once he arrived at the hotel, he felt a bit dizzy and fell asleep in a daze.

When he woke up again, it was time to depart.

Since it was a secondary league, not many people paid attention, but TWG and FTK’s First Strings were very popular, so the number of spectators coming to watch the match was still considerable. The venue was bustling with people, very lively.

The pre-match process was actually no different from when Xu Ziyan participated in the Newcomer Cup, only back then he fought alone; this time, he had teammates by his side.

The match officially began.

The random map for this round was Rania Harbor.

This map wasn’t exactly scenic. In the pitch-black night, sea breezes blew, massive shipping containers were neatly arranged, and towering cranes stood beside unfinished buildings. The streetlights were dim, and the brightly lit city across the coast could be seen in the distance.

This map had poor visibility, many high points, and few hiding spots. It was the quintessential “Sniper’s Heaven” map.

Bai Ke whistled happily.

The game mode was Attack/Defend Points A and B. Xu Ziyan’s team was the attacking side. The rules were simple: attack Point A within the specified time. After successfully capturing the point, continue to attack Point B. Capturing Point B before the countdown ended meant success.

Entering the game, Bai Ke said, “Ice, want to try the new strategy?”

Xu Ziyan laughed. “Sure, let’s play dirty.”

Yuan Shaofeng and Meng Cang had already witnessed their tactics in previous training matches. They had no objections, only whispering “Playing more and more insidiously,” earning themselves a glare.

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Preparation time ended. On the venue’s big screen, two teams began moving toward Point A.

Commentator D said, “Okay, so this game has officially started. Blue side FTK, Red side TWG. Both are strong teams. A duel between strong teams makes the match even more exciting.”

Commentator C said, “Yes, FTK was last year’s secondary league champion, while TWG has fresh blood this year, the Medic who just won the Newcomer Cup recently, Ice.”

Commentator D said, “Players on both sides are in the limelight. Okay, the director gives us the visual, let’s look at the players’ weapon choices.”

Commentator C said, “Most are conventional, but on TWG’s side, Sniper KK brought two sniper rifles, and Medic Ice brought a taser gun and healing bottles. This combination is quite rare.”

Commentator D said, “TWG might be bringing out some new strategy.”

Unexpectedly, the prediction came true. Two minutes later, Xu Ziyan silently sneaked up the crane where the enemy sniper was located.

Outside the screen, Commentator C said in disbelief, “Uh, is Ice trying to… sneak attack the backline? But a Medic’s damage isn’t enough…”

FTK’s sniper reacted quickly. The moment he heard footsteps approaching, he switched guns. Xu Ziyan had no intention of engaging in a tangled fight with him and directly took out the taser gun.

The moment the sniper was immobilized, a gunshot rang out from afar. Bai Ke secured a headshot kill.

After killing the person, Xu Ziyan didn’t rush to leave. Instead, taking advantage of the high ground, he confirmed the enemy Medic’s position, then threw a healing bottle down to heal Yuan Shaofeng and Meng Cang, who were fighting with the enemy Assaulters below.

The two Assaulters’ health bars rose from critical to somewhat acceptable.

Outside the screen, the two commentators were stunned by the current situation. Commentator C said, “…En, no wonder Ice chose to carry healing bottles. If choosing this kind of healing method, healing bottles are indeed the optimal choice.”

After throwing the healing bottle and seeing the two Assaulters wouldn’t die anytime soon, Xu Ziyan ran off to find the enemy Medic.

In less than a minute, he and Bai Ke repeated the trick and successfully killed the Medic.

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During this period, Yuan Shaofeng and Meng Cang struggled to deal with the opponent’s Assaulters, occasionally eating a bit of splash healing from the bottles, barely surviving.

Now that the opposing healer was sneak-killed, and similarly without support, Yuan Shaofeng, who could occasionally get a sip of healing, successfully took the head of the enemy Assaulter.

TWG successfully captured Point A. Commentator D laughed. “Since Rania Harbor is a Sniper’s Heaven map, almost every team prioritizes cutting down the sniper at the start. Although TWG’s strategy this round is the same, well, how should I put it…”

Commentator C said, “But using two Assaulters to pin down the opposing Assaulters in front, letting the Medic flank to cut people, this is a first.”

Commentator D said, “However, this strategy has a significant advantage: FTK’s Assaulters are pinned down, and the opposing sniper is managed by Ice flanking, so TWG’s KK has had a very comfortable output environment. Plus, this is a map with huge sniper advantages. For KK, it can be said he has the right time, right place, and right people.”

Commentator C glanced at the pathetic healing received by TWG’s two Assaulters and sympathized, “It’s just a bit costly for the Assaulters.”

Point B attack began. Yuan Shaofeng and Meng Cang, who had frantically struggled to survive in the first half, wanted to righteously refuse the dirty strategy of Xu Ziyan and Bai Ke, but were interrupted by two syringes shoved into their hands by Xu Ziyan.

“One for each,” Xu Ziyan said. “Good luck, be strong.”

Yuan Shaofeng wanted to say something more, but heard Bai Ke say coolly, “What’s wrong? You really hope I’m the one under pressure?”

Yuan Shaofeng obediently took the syringe and shut up.