The Esports Big Shot Wants to Cuddle His New Teammate Every Day chapter 28

Chapter 28

Seeing his pale face, Lu Donglou sighed, softening his tone. “Read the comments below.”

Xu Ziyan closed his eyes, steadied himself, and tapped open the comment section under the photo.

Since both faces were clearly visible in the photo, there was no room to deny their identities. Below, a crowd of onlookers unaware of the truth were laughing and joking, cheering and wishing him and Xie Wei a hundred years of harmony and a long-lasting relationship.

Part of Xie Wei’s fans were still clarifying for him, while another part was already fighting fiercely with others. Some girlfriend fans couldn’t accept the “truth” presented in the photo, finding it hard to believe that Xie Wei, the high-altitude flower in their hearts, was actually with an Omega, crying and shouting that they were turning from fans to haters.

Although Xu Ziyan had accumulated quite a few fans recently, in this kind of chaotic group brawl, their combat power was negligible.

Therefore, in the comment section, besides Xie Wei’s fans, the most numerous were actually Qu Qingyue’s fans.

[This Ice was already suspicious before. Who remembers how suddenly TWG Second String’s original Medic left? He quit without any warning, and then Ice replaced him. Strictly speaking, this doesn’t conform to team rules at all.]

[TWG always sent Snipers and Assaulters to the Newcomer Cup. Only this year did they send a Medic. This special treatment, tsk, I won’t say more.]

[Isn’t this Omega the one who’s been fighting with Baby C for the First String Medic spot recently? Could it be he couldn’t compete with Baby C in skill, so he got crooked ideas?]

[Friendly reminder, this person confessed to Shining at the Newcomer Cup awards ceremony, saying he was his fanboy.]

[Another friendly reminder, yesterday was New Year’s Day plus first snow in City A. Sima Zhao’s intentions are obvious to everyone, huh.]

[I’m gonna puke. As an Omega, not cherishing himself and engaging in these crooked ways. Does he really think his lack of skill won’t be exposed after getting into the First String through the back door?]

[Uh… Does a big team like TWG allow this kind of thing?]

[Hehe, completely disappointed in Shining.]

[Fan turning to hater +1]

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The more Xu Ziyan read, the paler his face became.

When those people online insulted him back and forth before, he didn’t feel much.

But now that Xie Wei was implicated, Xu Ziyan could no longer remain calm.

It’s my fault…

Lu Donglou sighed and patted his shoulder. “Leave the ranked training for later. Come to the coach’s office first.”

Xu Ziyan nodded silently, stood up, and followed listlessly behind Lu Donglou.

At the same time, Xie Wei was also called to the coach’s office.

He knew about this matter a bit earlier than Xu Ziyan, so he was mentally prepared. Turning his head to see the youth dragged in by Lu Donglou, he smiled bitterly in his heart. The atmosphere between them was so awkward yesterday, and not long after, they met again because of an ambiguous photo. The timing was truly terrible.

Xu Ziyan obviously thought the same, lowering his head, somewhat afraid to look at him.

The two coaches, Yu Guangzhou and Lu Donglou, actually “knew the score” regarding this matter.

It was just that being exposed this time had too big of an impact, directly affecting TWG’s entire team image.

Yu Guangzhou glanced at his phone and rubbed his brow in headache. “This matter… sigh, actually I’m also to blame. I should have reminded you guys earlier about these things. Ice gets a pass, but Xie Wei, as the captain, didn’t you know something like this would happen?”

Xie Wei didn’t shift the blame and admitted it crisply. “En, this time it’s my problem.”

Lu Donglou sighed. “No, Ice is also at fault. I told him before to be careful, but something like this still happened.”

Yu Guangzhou said, “Ice is still young and a newcomer; it’s normal not to understand these things. But Xie Wei has been in this industry for how many years, yet still makes this kind of mistake. It’s really… sigh!”

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The two coaches went back and forth, practically like two parents taking turns taking the blame, sighing and lamenting. The scene looked very weird, giving Xu Ziyan an inexplicable sense of déjà vu of being called out by parents back in school.

While listening to the lecture, his heart was filled with unease, feeling that this situation was all his fault. Just as he was regretting, he suddenly felt someone lightly touch his back.

Xu Ziyan came back to his senses, only to realize Xie Wei had walked to his side at some point.

Xie Wei whispered, “Don’t overthink it. This isn’t your fault.”

Xu Ziyan didn’t expect him to still comfort him, and his heart warmed. “Captain…”

“Hey, hey,” Yu Guangzhou noticed their little movements. “We’re talking about you two, and you’re getting sticky again?”

Xu Ziyan knew the two coaches misunderstood his relationship with Xie Wei. Remembering the scene in the car yesterday, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face.

Xie Wei, however, didn’t even move an eyebrow. “Can’t the team post on Weibo to clarify this matter?”

Yu Guangzhou smiled bitterly. “It’s not that simple. Once your relationship is viewed through tinted glasses, it’s very hard to take them off.”

Xie Wei pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, “Coach Yu, have you considered the matter I mentioned to you that day?”

Yu Guangzhou paused, his gaze involuntarily shifting to Xu Ziyan. “You mean…”

Xie Wei said, “Since public opinion has reached this point, verbal clarification is useless. We can only prove it with actions.”

Yu Guangzhou was silent for a while, then sighed. “Alright.”

Lu Donglou beside him frowned and said anxiously, “Old Yu, this isn’t a joking matter.”

Yu Guangzhou said helplessly, “But this is the only way.”

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Xu Ziyan looked at them exchanging riddles with a bewildered face, completely not understanding what they were talking about.

Yu Guangzhou looked at him, his expression serious. “Ice, it’s like this. A few days ago, we signed a new Medic from the Newcomer Cup. I plan to arrange him into the Second String.”

Hearing this, Xu Ziyan’s heart went cold.

Second String?

Then what about me?

No way, is it because of the impact this matter caused to TWG? To protect the team’s image, am I being kicked out?

He opened his mouth but couldn’t speak.

Who knew, immediately after, he heard Yu Guangzhou continue, “So, are you willing to come to the First String and serve as a substitute player?”

Xu Ziyan, still immersed in the tragic script of being abandoned by the team, instantly froze. “F-First String?”

“Yes,” Yu Guangzhou nodded. “Although it’s a substitute position, we will try our best to give you chances to play. Aren’t people online saying you didn’t get into the team by ability? You can just prove it to these people directly with your strength on the competition stage.”

Xu Ziyan felt like he was hit by a pie falling from the sky, looking at Yu Guangzhou in disbelief, then fiercely turning his head to look at Xie Wei.

Seeing his excited cheeks flushed red, Xie Wei couldn’t help but laugh. “What are you looking at me for? If you’re willing, say you’re willing.”

“Of course I’m willing!” Xu Ziyan didn’t hesitate for a second, hurriedly saying, “I will definitely work hard!”

Yu Guangzhou and Lu Donglou looked at each other and smiled. Lu Donglou said, “Ice, I must remind you, after entering the First String, the online opinion will definitely intensify. You have to be mentally prepared.”

Xu Ziyan nodded.

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Until he walked out of the coach’s office, he had an unrealistic floating sensation.

Xie Wei was kept inside for further lecturing. Xu Ziyan didn’t rush to leave but waited at the door for a while.

It was fine when Xu Ziyan was there just now, but as soon as he left, Yu Guangzhou immediately stopped being polite and scolded Xie Wei harshly.

Yu Guangzhou drank a mouthful of water and said indignantly, “Leaving the team aside, as an Alpha, don’t you know how to protect your Omega?”

Xie Wei was stunned. Out of a mentality he himself couldn’t explain clearly, he didn’t voice any rebuttal.

After taking the scolding, he walked out of the coach’s office and saw the youth still standing motionless at the door at a glance.

Xie Wei said, “What’s wrong?”

Xu Ziyan said, “I’m sorry, Captain. It would have been better if I hadn’t called you out yesterday.”

Xie Wei thought he was going to say something else. Hearing this, he laughed. “I said already, this isn’t your fault. If anyone is to blame, it’s me for not being careful enough.”

Xu Ziyan said, “But…”

“No buts.” Seeing the youth’s dejected face, Xie Wei suddenly felt mischievous and smiled. “By the way, I saw online comments saying yesterday was the first snow. Did you call me out because of that?”

Xu Ziyan completely didn’t expect Xie Wei to bring this up. He let out an “Ah,” his face instantly turning red to the roots of his ears. After stuttering for a long time, he lowered his head. “I’m sorry.”

Xie Wei was helpless. “Where have you wronged me again?”

“Yesterday in the car, I was too impulsive. I… I can guarantee that I absolutely won’t let personal feelings affect training and matches. Um, Captain,” Xu Ziyan scratched his hair, “can we pretend that never happened?”

Xie Wei raised an eyebrow, feeling inexplicably displeased.

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He said, “You mean, you want me to forget the confession completely, and from now on, it’s just a captain and team member relationship?”

Xu Ziyan felt a sourness in his heart and nodded. Anyway, this was what he planned from the start; now it was just getting back on track.

Judging by the situation yesterday, Xie Wei should have had the same thought. Pretending nothing happened should be the best outcome.

“No.”

Xu Ziyan, who fully expected an affirmative answer, froze and looked at Xie Wei blankly.

The Alpha’s expression was calm, his tone serious. “Asking me to pretend nothing happened, to ignore you, to be indifferent to you—isn’t that trampling on your feelings? Xu Ziyan, I can’t do it. Moreover, do you really want me to do that?”

Xu Ziyan opened his mouth but found he couldn’t answer.

Do I really want that?

…Of course not.

Having tasted Xie Wei’s meticulous tenderness and special treatment, Xu Ziyan could no longer return to the time when just a distant look was enough to satisfy him.

He shook his head vigorously. “No.”

Xie Wei sighed lightly. “Besides, the photo has already spread. Even if you wanted to pretend to be strangers with me, there’s no chance. Go back to the Second String today to pack your things, and report to the First String tomorrow. Send me a message or call me before coming, understood?”

Speaking of the First String, Xu Ziyan remembered something and said, “Captain, yesterday at dinner you told me you had something to talk to me about. Was it…”

“Yes.” Xie Wei admitted readily. “Actually, yesterday I wanted to ask you if you wanted to transfer to the First String. But seeing you seemed quite happy in the Second String, plus it might not be good for a newcomer like you to change team environments so quickly, I didn’t say it. Who knew…”

Who knew photos would be exposed the next day, leading to such a mishap.

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Xu Ziyan said, “Why let me into the First String? Clear is clearly there.” He had self-awareness; compared to Qu Qingyue, his skills weren’t enough.

Xie Wei was silent for a while before saying, “Clear is going to transfer.”