【94】 A Qualified Little Fish Must Warm the Bed for the Breeder
Wen Ran felt he had lost all face; he didn’t know how to face anyone.
Jiang Yan felt amused in his heart; Ran Ran was simply too cute.
He simply walked towards Wen Ran, faced him, and reached out to poke the head of the octopus plushie. “Then, Little Octopus, shall we play a game?”
“If you don’t speak, I’ll take it as you agreeing.”
Wen Ran was currently curled up inside the octopus plushie. His vision was largely blocked; he could only see a small corner below him.
Before he could refuse, Jiang Yan said, “I’ll state the rules first. In a moment, I will place two items in front of you. Whichever you like, you pull it inside. Whatever you pull inside is yours. When you’ve filled it up, you come out, okay?”
Wen Ran didn’t know what medicine he was selling in his gourd, so he hesitantly grabbed the Little Octopus and shook it gently twice.
It looked just like a not-very-bright little octopus bobbing its head.
Jiang Yan extended a hand to him. “Little Octopus friend, if you agree, shake hands?”
This feeling, similar to opening a blind box, allowed Wen Ran to temporarily step out of his social death experience. He thought about it, and finally picked up a tentacle of the Little Octopus and placed it in Jiang Yan’s palm.
Anyway, he wouldn’t lose anything either way.
Jiang Yan’s lips hooked up, and he squeezed that soft, fluffy tentacle.
“Then wait for me a moment, I’ll prepare.”
When the room door was pushed open again, Wen Ran clearly heard the sound of plastic bags rustling. Presumably, these were the “game props” Jiang Yan had prepared?
The first time, Jiang Yan placed two jars of fruit preserves outside: one yellow peach, one strawberry.
The Little Octopus’s round tentacles covered them, dragging the yellow peach jar inside.
The second time, it was a bowl of chocolates and a heart-shaped tin box of chocolates. The Little Octopus pounced on them and dragged the heart shape inside.
Because the octopus plushie still wore the angry expression, it looked particularly comical and cute.
The third time, it was a can of Wang Zai milk and a glass bottle of pure milk.
The Little Octopus shifted left and right, placed a tentacle on the pure milk, then quietly shuffled and dragged both inside.
Then the octopus head was held down. Jiang Yan gently poked the octopus head. “You can only choose one. No sneaking around.”
The Little Octopus angrily slapped the bed twice with its tentacles, turning its body to the side as if throwing a tantrum.
Then it slowly pushed the pure milk back out from inside.
Jiang Yan is truly annoying.
Jiang Yan didn’t think anything of it. He reached out to pull the octopus. “Little guy is angry?”
Wen Ran flung him off angrily, slapping Jiang Yan several times with the tentacles.
One could feel he was holding back his strength. Although it looked fierce combined with the plushie’s expression, it didn’t hurt at all, much like being tickled.
The game proceeded round by round, and Wen Ran inside became more and more conflicted.
Because for the items Jiang Yan provided earlier, he knew how to choose. But for the later ones, almost every single one was something he liked. Choosing between “like” and “like more” was simply torture.
Jiang Yan watched which items he chose and silently committed them to memory.
Now, placed before him were a pair of shoes and a set of headphones.
The shoes were a couple’s style with Jiang Yan’s, and the headphones were the ones Wen Ran had kept in his shopping cart but hadn’t borne to buy.
“Haven’t chosen yet?” Jiang Yan looked at him. “Time is almost up.”
Wen Ran picked back and forth but really couldn’t choose. He couldn’t resist muttering, “Can’t I have both?”
“Yo, Little Octopus spoke?” Jiang Yan teased him deliberately, leaning a bit closer to Wen Ran. “Then give me a hug, and take both away.”
Wen Ran instantly carried a bit of joy. “Really?”
“Of course it’s real. Brother never tricks fish.” Jiang Yan reached out and rubbed the octopus head. “As a reward for Little Octopus speaking.”
Wen Ran was inside the octopus plushie. Although separated by a thick layer of fabric, it felt as if Jiang Yan was really patting his head like usual.
It made Wen Ran involuntarily blush a little inside.
Carefully pushing the things inside to the sides, the Little Octopus grabbed its tentacles and suddenly pounced forward onto Jiang Yan, hugging his waist.
Before Jiang Yan could properly enjoy it, Wen Ran impatiently covered the shoes and headphones with the whole fish and dragged them into his “territory.”
He had stuffed the inside full; the shoes and headphones were held in his arms.
This little bastard.
“Is it almost full?” Jiang Yan said, taking out the final items. “Let’s play one last round.”
Placed before Wen Ran were two bouquets of flowers. On the left were passionate red roses, and on the right were beautiful champagne roses.
“This time, adding an option.” Jiang Yan said, placing his hand palm-up between the two bouquets. “Choose one out of three.”
“Which one do you choose?”
Before his voice fell, a slender white arm reached out. Seemingly because there were too many things inside limiting his movement, this arm flailed twice before grabbing his hand.
Wen Ran hesitated almost not at all. He directly squeezed Jiang Yan’s fingers tightly, seemingly with a bit of shyness, and said softly, “Want this one.”
Jiang Yan hooked his lips. “Really?”
He reached his other hand to the top of Wen Ran’s head and directly pulled the octopus plushie off, tossing it aside. The things inside spilled all over the bed with a crash. Wen Ran was still a bit dazed—why did it suddenly become so bright?
Because he had been hiding in that small space the whole time, Wen Ran’s face carried a flush, his thin, soft red lips slightly parted, panting gently.
Suddenly switching from a dim environment to this, Wen Ran closed his eyes unaccustomedly. Immediately after, he felt his hand being pulled. Jiang Yan pulled him directly over.
Not giving Wen Ran a chance to react, he put an arm around his waist and lifted Wen Ran off the bed.
Wen Ran instinctively wrapped his legs around his waist to keep from falling.
By this time, he had slowly adapted to the light outside. His long, thick eyelashes trembled as he opened his eyes.
“Tsk, so Little Octopus is this pretty,” Jiang Yan joked with him. “Are you the most well-behaved and cutest boy in your sea?”
Wen Ran’s arms were still tightly hugging Jiang Yan’s neck. A layer of pink visibly spread over his cheeks and neck.
Teased by Jiang Yan like this, Wen Ran’s mood improved a lot. He buried his head in the crook of Jiang Yan’s neck, a bit muffled. “Still the most humiliating boy.”
“Little Octopus might need to switch to a different sea to live.”
“No, everyone thinks Little Octopus is very cute.” Jiang Yan turned his head and kissed him lightly on the temple. “From now on when going out, the Breeder and Little Octopus will be inseparable.”
Wen Ran naturally knew what he meant by “Breeder.” He hugged him tighter. “You said it.”
“Mn, I said it.”
Feeling the slight trembling of the shoulders of the person in his arms, Jiang Yan patted his butt. “Happy now?”
Wen Ran’s voice was much lighter. “Mn.”
“Then that’s perfect for doing something else even happier.”
Wen Ran: “???”
Jiang Yan held Wen Ran and pressed him directly onto the bed. The things used to coax Wen Ran were pushed aside. Wen Ran’s lips were blocked, and his soft tongue tip was captured by the other party.
The warm, wet, entangling sensation made Wen Ran feel like he was about to melt.
He could only make whimpering sounds. His flailing hands were grabbed by Jiang Yan and pinned above his head.
Jiang Yan’s dominance at certain times made Wen Ran feel unable to cope at all. Fierce and aggressive, he couldn’t break free.
His shirt hem was lifted. Wen Ran felt like a fish out of water, left to the mercy of the person above him.
“Forgot to tell you the second half of the rules,” Jiang Yan pressed Wen Ran’s waist, kissing his collarbone. “Choosing Brother means you are Brother’s little fish.”
“A qualified Little Octopus must warm the bed for the Breeder.”
Wen Ran: “???”
Fortunately, after Jiang Yan had kissed enough, he let him go. Holding Wen Ran, he pulled him into his arms and kissed his ear. “I’ll let you off for today.”
Red-faced, Wen Ran pulled down the clothes he was biting in his mouth to cover the marks that had just been made.
The friction against the fabric still brought a bit of pain.
Wen Ran was terrified Jiang Yan would regret it, so he hurriedly took the initiative to change the subject. “How was our draw tonight?”
“It was okay,” Jiang Yan said. “In Group B with HG. Group round-robin format. Basically, beating them means we can advance first.”
“Ran Ran, do you think the Best Duo doesn’t necessarily have to be those two in the bottom lane?”
Wen Ran: “?”
Jiang Yan pressed against him. “I think with our coordination, bringing our own lover’s bond, it would be unreasonable if the game didn’t give us a 30% attack buff.”
“I engage, you follow up with damage. Directly vaporize the opposing dual carries.”
Wen Ran grew bolder at the mention of the game. “Why don’t you say it’s ‘Father and Son Soldiers’ entering battle?”
“Daddy must always follow his son to protect him.”
“My skin hasn’t been named yet. How about calling it ‘Wind Steps on Butterfly’?”
Wen Ran hadn’t even smiled yet when his cheek was pinched. Jiang Yan looked at him, feigning anger. “Want to take advantage of Brother that much? Wind Steps on Butterfly—to think you came up with that!”
“Wrong, I was wrong.” Wen Ran’s eyes were sparkling as he made a funny face at Jiang Yan. “Next time I’ll do it again!”
Wen Ran had now almost completely walked out of the social death experience, but he was still curious about some things. “By the way, who is that Chairman Niu?”
“A leader sent down to the Alliance from above to prepare for the World Championship,” Jiang Yan said. “Didn’t RS have a World Championship? He organized it.”
“The World Championship won’t be full existing teams. Players will be selected from various teams to form a squad for the expedition.”
Wen Ran let out an “Ah.” “Then doesn’t that mean we have to build synergy all over again?”
“Yes, after all, it represents the whole country.” Jiang Yan said, “Of course, the top players must be selected.”
“The Korean and Japanese servers have held several rounds of these competitions. Ling Xiao is so big now; stepping onto the international stage is a necessary path.”
Wen Ran pursed his lips. Winning glory for the country—this was probably the highest honor in esports, right?
He wanted more honors, more championships.
“Ran Ran,” Jiang Yan spoke suddenly, grabbing his hand and kissing Wen Ran’s fingertips. “Do you want to go together, to see the wider world?”
Wen Ran understood in his heart what he was saying. He gripped Jiang Yan’s hand back tightly.
He also wanted to go to the wider world with Jiang Yan. Very, very much.
【95】 A Little Bit of Brotherhood, But Not Much
When Wen Ran fell on that Drawing Night, Nan Xi was also present. But Wen Ran’s reaction speed was very fast; he almost didn’t give Nan Xi a chance to step forward and help him up.
Then Wen Ran left the venue.
Nan Xi wanted to go and say something to Wen Ran, but in the end, he didn’t open his mouth.
He only sent him a message asking how he was, but Wen Ran didn’t reply.
Wen Ran was too embarrassed at the time and didn’t look at his phone at all.
Although Wen Ran left, the procedures for the others had to continue.
Orange spotted Nan Xi in the crowd. He still remembered the favor the other party did for him and actively went over to greet Nan Xi.
“Nan Xi!”
Orange was holding a wine glass, though it contained only soft drinks.
“You’re here. Great.”
Nan Xi didn’t want to talk much with others right now, but the person had already come over, and the live cameras might sweep over them at any time. He couldn’t just ignore Orange completely, so he gave an “Mn” to brush it off.
“I haven’t properly thanked you for last time.” Orange was wearing a red suit tonight, playful and cute. He was a bit taller than Wen Ran, but his features were much more youthful. Tonight, he looked completely like a noble little young master.
“After the draw tonight, can we have a meal together?”
Orange knew that they definitely hadn’t eaten before coming. This was the best time to ask.
He never liked owing anyone anything. That day, he also blamed himself for being careless, getting drunk, and wandering on the streets. If Nan Xi hadn’t passed by and saved him, he didn’t know what would have happened.
To Orange, this was tantamount to saving his life.
Nan Xi refused without thinking: “No need.”
“Ah? Don’t be like that,” Orange pouted slightly in grievance. “We have to prepare for training matches next, so you definitely won’t have time either. You helped me so much; this is what I should do.”
“It won’t take up too much of your time, okay?”
Orange stared at Nan Xi with sparkling eyes and even made a pleading gesture, looking just like a beautiful little fox acting spoiled. “I beg you, just this once. Let me feel a bit better in my heart. I’ve stayed in B City longer than you; there’s a particularly delicious shop you definitely haven’t been to.”
Orange was completely different from Wen Ran. Wen Ran never had so many words, never was this bold, and certainly never revealed a trace of a “begging” tone.
None of Nan Xi’s teammates were like this either. Basically, they could exchange a few sentences but weren’t particularly close.
Orange was right about one thing: he wasn’t that familiar with B City. However, he also wasn’t interested in the delicious shop Orange mentioned.
But looking at it now, Orange had taken the matter of his casual help to heart. If he didn’t give something back, he would feel uneasy.
If he didn’t go today, the other party would likely not let it go later. Better to settle it all at once.
Thinking of this, Nan Xi said “Okay.”
“Then it’s settled!”
Orange didn’t leave after finishing. He actively chatted with Nan Xi. “By the way, can I call you by your name?”
Nan Xi’s name was Jian Yu. Orange always felt that apart from the Captain, this person had a name as nice as his ID.
“Your name sounds really nice.”
Nearby, Fourteen, who happened to pass by and hear this, nudged Ling Han’s arm. “An Chenxia’s pickup skills are terrible. If he wants to get close to someone, just say it. Why insist on praising the name?”
Clearly, Ling Han’s name, Lu Xingye, sounded better, right?
However, he didn’t say this out loud, fearing this shameless Ling Han would think he was interested in him.
Ling Han looked at Fourteen with some resignation, grabbed his collar, and dragged him away.
Nan Xi: “……”
He felt a bit speechless. If this Orange had nothing to say, he could just not speak.
But since it wasn’t anything excessive, Nan Xi gave an “Mn.” “Suit yourself.”
Orange seemed to smile, then continued, “Do you not know my name yet?”
Nan Xi paused. He really didn’t know. His eyes and heart were only on Wen Ran; he didn’t care much about others. In the arena, he only saw these players’ IDs. As for their real names, he didn’t know and didn’t care.
Nan Xi was very honest: “Don’t know.”
Orange wasn’t angry at all. Instead, he tilted his head at him. “My name is An Chenxia. The Chen from stars (Xingchen), and the Xia from summer (Xiatian).”
“Mn, got it.”
Orange could sense the other’s coldness and impatience, but since Nan Xi’s reputation in the Alliance was like this, he didn’t mind too much. It was probably just his personality.
Just like how Wen Ran liked to retort and curse people.
The heart wasn’t bad.
Wen Ran actually fell in front of so many people today and flung out a shoe lift. Orange felt embarrassed for Wen Ran just thinking about it. Based on Orange’s understanding of him, that arrogant Dawn had probably locked himself in his room by now. Should he go buy some rose pastries to coax him after eating with Nan Xi later?
But on second thought, the Captain would definitely coax him. He didn’t need to overstep.
After Orange stopped talking, Nan Xi didn’t take the initiative to say a single word to him.
Of the S-Group Jungle Kings, none were like him.
After the draw ended and everyone dispersed, Orange actively found Nan Xi and took him to the agreed-upon shop.
The shop was a bit far from there. Even after taking a taxi, there was still a long section of road to walk.
Because it had snowed two days ago, the ice and snow on the main roads outside had been cleared, but the small alleyways inside were different—dark and slippery.
“Jian Yu, let me tell you, I haven’t brought many people to this shop. I originally planned to call the Cap…” Orange stopped mid-sentence and forcefully corrected himself, “Originally planned to call my teammates to come together, but we never had time, so it got delayed.”
“You are actually the first person I’ve brought here.”
Orange’s tone was brisk. Suddenly, his foot slipped. After a cry of “Ah,” he fell to the ground.
Nan Xi was a bit concerned by this sudden situation. “Are you okay?”
Orange intended to wave his hand and say he was fine, but as soon as he stood up, a piercing pain came from his ankle.
“Hiss~”
He bent over, holding his ankle.
Nan Xi frowned and stepped forward to grab Orange’s arm, helping him up.
“Can you still walk?”
Orange was a bit aggrieved, his tone carrying apology. “I seem to be in bad shape.”
His ankle hurt terribly now. Almost any slight movement sent waves of intense pain. In the middle of winter, Orange’s forehead was even covered in cold sweat.
“Let me call a car to go to the hospital first.” Orange didn’t hesitate. “Sorry, I might have to treat you another day.”
He told the driver the location, but the car couldn’t enter the small alley here. Just as Orange was agonizing over how to get there, Nan Xi suddenly scooped him up by the knees and carried him.
Orange had never been touched like this before. Suddenly being princess-carried, and by someone with such a handsome face, he couldn’t help blushing a little, unconsciously wanting to struggle down.
“Don’t move.” Nan Xi looked down at him, his hold tightening a bit.
Orange didn’t dare to speak anymore.
Pursing his lips, he let the other carry him, blushing slightly.
Nan Xi didn’t look like the very burly type, but he was tall with broad shoulders, and his arms were very defined. He picked up a grown man like him easily.
Orange was pressed against him now and could smell the scent on him.
A faint woody fragrance.
Nan Xi was very steady, basically not letting Orange shift much. Finally, he bent down and placed him in the back seat of the car.
Orange said thanks. He originally thought Nan Xi would leave directly, but unexpectedly, Nan Xi got in from the other side and sat next to him.
After arriving at the hospital, registration was on the third floor. Orange had trouble moving, so Nan Xi carried him up and down for X-rays and checks.
Such frequent intimate contact made Orange a bit embarrassed. Only when he finally settled onto the hospital bed did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the check result was just a common ligament strain. Applying medicine and resting quietly for half a month would allow recovery.
“Sorry. I planned to treat you to a meal, but now I’ve troubled you to help me again.”
Orange felt very apologetic. A perfectly good event was messed up by him like this, and he had to make Nan Xi turn around and be tormented by him again.
“No trouble.” Nan Xi said, “Rest well.”
Orange burned with anxiety. “Then I’ll treat you next time, okay?”
Nan Xi didn’t answer directly. “Get better first.”
Nan Xi really didn’t understand why he was so obsessed with returning the favor. It was just a lifting of a hand. Moreover, he was Wen Ran’s teammate. Nan Xi hadn’t helped with anything major, just sending him to the hospital and accompanying him for a checkup.
Now that Orange was settled in the hospital, Nan Xi didn’t stay longer. After saying goodbye, he got up and left directly.
Orange looked at his retreating back, unconsciously attracted.
Who said he was a high-cold cool guy? He was clearly a handsome guy with a kind heart and a gentle nature.
The next day, Wen Ran came to pick Orange up.
He had thought it over and decided to call Wen Ran. Ever since clarifying the relationship between Wen Ran and Wind, Orange didn’t have as much hostility toward him. Although Wen Ran’s mouth was a bit mean, it was still very satisfying when he carried him to rank up.
They could be friends.
Wen Ran rushed over immediately after receiving the call and pushed open the ward door.
He really hadn’t misjudged his good brother!
Orange was a bit moved in his heart. “Dawn, I didn’t expect you to come so quickly…”
But Wen Ran walked straight up to him and lifted his blanket for a look. “Didn’t even put on a cast.”
“Just for this little thing, you called your Daddy over early in the morning?”
Orange: “……”
A little bit of brotherhood, but not much.
Translator’s Note:
“Flower Thief” (采花賊): A term often used in wuxia/martial arts novels referring to a criminal who targets women (a rapist or seducer). Jiang Yan is teasingly calling Wen Ran a lecher/pervert for “breaking in” while he’s naked.
“Eat soft rice”: An idiom for a man who is financially dependent on a woman (or partner). A moocher.
“Keyboard”: Referring to “keyboard warriors”—people who talk tough online but can’t back it up. Eating a keyboard is a common bet/insult.
“Straw Boats Borrow Arrows”: A famous tactic from the Three Kingdoms period where Zhuge Liang used boats covered in straw men to trick the enemy into shooting arrows at them, thus collecting weaponry. Wen Ran is using a pun on “Arrow” (Jian) and “Bitchiness/Cheapness” (Jian), essentially saying “I’m not here to collect your bitchiness.”
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