"Tong Yao, we are talking for real now. He cares for you," Jia Xuan said.
"Shut up," Tong Yao spat.
"I am being nice,' Jia Xuan said.
"He cares. He even bought the porridge and went off early just for you," Jin Yang said. They all agreed.
"What bullshit," Tong Yao said, still not believing.
"Eh, so the porridge is for the Top," Lu Yue said.
"Explains everything," Xiao Pang said.
"Well, has he talk to you?" God Ming asked. Tong Yao shakes her head.
"Poor girl has to avoid him you know? I had to rush from neighbour's villa to accompany her," Jia Xuan said.
"I came here to accompany her then go look for Ai Jia," Jin Yang said.
"Seriously, how long are you guys going to stop talking to each other?" Xiao Pang asked.
"I am impressed by the two of you," Lao K said.
"Impressed by two sick wild dogs," Jia Xuan said. Lao K and Lu Yue chuckled.
"To be honest, you two cannot avoid each other again and again, you know that right?" Lao Mao said.
"Very true," Xiao Rui said.
"Shall I talk to my Ge about talking to you?" Lu Yue asked.
"I agree, Lu Yue do it," Jia Xuan said.
"Seriously, you two. The feelings are just like that already," Xiao Pang said.
"I bet my position in ZDGX that they will be together soon. Not only that, but they will also get married in the end," Jia Xuan said.
"I bet on my life for the same thing what Jia Xuan said," Lu Yue said.
"Guess the real maknae," Jin Yang said.
"What is maknae," Xiao Pang asked.
"Youngest," Jia Xuan said, making them have the 'O' shape placed on their mouth.
"We give up," Lu Yue said leaving the scene.
"This is a difficult relationship," Lao Mao said, as they all leave the scene.
"See, the reason why you need to fix that relationship of yours," Jia Xuan said as she patted Tong Yao's shoulder leaving the place.
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[THIRD MATCH: TEAM OBSIDIAN VS TEAM ZGDX]
"Good afternoon. This is the live stage of the 2020 OPL National Championship. Group A's match between Team Obsidian and Team ZGDX..."
"Well, if Lu Yue isn't going to play well, I will expose him," Jia Xuan said not looking at the screen unlike Tong Yao and Xiao Rui, "Guys, you have to chill and relax. Don't be so tense."
"Don't worry, our club has notified them. They all won't mention your suspension," Xiao Rui said, staring at Tong Yao and Jia Xuan.
"Thank you, Xiao Rui," Tong Yao awkwardly said.
"Xiao Rui, thanks," Jia Xuan said, still looking at her phone.
"Uh, hello?" Someone from the door talks. They turned their head and saw Chun Fang standing over there.
"Fang Fang, why are you here?" Jia Xuan asked, standing up to bring her to sit next to her.
"I wanted to come here to support Lu Yue," Chun Fang said, "Is my baby ok? I heard that girl made your face." She quickly look at the tiny scratch that Lao K made a fuss about.
"I am totally fin-"
"You're not fine. Look at the plaster, it is full of blood," Chun Fang said, changing the plaster.
"That is not a lot of blood," Jia Xuan said, seeing the plaster with a tiny line of blood. Chun Fang didn't bother.
"Well, she will get a call from my lawyer. I will make sure to sue her," Chun Fang said, "She got you and Tong Yao Jie Jie suspended. She needs to be teach a lesson."
"Hey, who are you calling Jie Jie?" Tong Yao asked being offended.
"You? You are older than me and Xuan Xuan. It is basic respect," Chun Fang said. Jia Xuan tried to hold her laughter.
'Heard that? She is saying your old," Jia Xuan said.
"Umm, Xiao Rui, is it? How is Lu Yue doing?" Chun Fang asked.
"He is doing very well," Xiao Rui said, eyes still glued to the TV.
"You are such a caring gf," Jia Xuan whispered super softly.
"Eh, why is my name still there?" Tong Yao asked.
"Each team member of ZGDX has their own fans. Die-hard fans. So even you are not there, they will still support you," Xiao Rui said.
"Oh." Then Xiao Rui left the room.
"Oh my gosh, not bad. Your Lu Yue not bad," Jia Xuan said.
"Shut up," Chun Fang said, smiling.
"Ok, nevermind, stupid Lu Yue why are you still farming," Jia Xuan said.
"Don't call him stupid," Chun Fang said.
"Whatever," Jia Xuan said, then ZGDX won the first match, "Not bad." Cheng Ge then came in and was drinking a soda. "Eh, Fang Fang, I think we should leave to let this couple talk." Jia Xuan went to pull Chun Fang out of the room to find Lu Yue. "Cheng Ge, 그 사람한테 잘 얘기해봐 (talk to her nicely)," Jia Xuan whispered to Cheng Ge, leaving the room.
"Lu Yue ah," Chun Fang shouted as she run towards Lu Yue hugging him. Jia Xuan smirked as she slowly walk towards the couple.
"Don't make it obvious," Jia Xuan said, "There are still people here. I shall not disturb you now. Giving you the rest of the breaktime for you couple. Oh yeah, that room is ban as the couple are in there." Jia Xuan then walks away and went to find Lao K and Lao Mao.
"You did well. Your first ever match that I am here with you," Chun Fang said, placing her lips on Lu Yue's. Jia Xuan chuckles when she heard what Chun Fang said.
"Eh Lao K, what are you doing to the poor vending machine," Jia Xuan asked, seeing Lao K kicking the poor vending machine.
"I placed my money, and the drink won't come out," Lao K said. Lao Mao over there shaking the side of the vending machine. Jia Xuan chuckled as she places her money inside the vending machine and press the button. However, the can wouldn't come out.
"What shit is this," Jia Xuan said, as she kicks the vending machine and suddenly the soda came out. Xiao Pang looked at the two who was kicking the vending machine blankly.
"I swear that just worked. We didn't spoil the thing," Lao K said, taking the soda and drinking it.
"Lao K, are you weak? We need to train you at the gym," Lao Mao joked.
"Shut up," Lao K said, throwing the soda to Lao Mao. Jia Xuan giggled, and Lao K stared at her. His eyes full of love and only for her. Her beauty was meant for him but he knew he wouldn't be hers. He saw her and Jiao Huang together, he knew she was not his. He stares at her laugh.
"Lao K stop staring at our Mid. I know she is beautiful," Xiao Pang said.
"Who said I am staring at her," Lao K snapped, his cheeks slightly red. Jia Xuan stared at him.
"Ohhhh, you like Xiao Xuan?!" Xiao Pang screamed, "Your cheeks are red."
"No. I don't like her. I like her as a friend," Lao K said.
"Xiao Pang is your head, ok? Why would you think that Lao K likes me? He is my best Jungler friend," Jia Xuan said.
"What about Rong Rong then?" Lao Mao asked.
"Second best," Jia Xuan said.
"Yeah, exactly what she said. Believe me," Lao K said, trying not to stutter. (It feels as though I am writing a Lao K fanfic than a Hierophant fanfic. I just wanted to add Lao K's love inside ok guys. Jia Xuan have lots of guys liking her.)
"Yeah, now 10 minutes is over. Go to your game now people," Jia Xuan said, seeing Lu Yue and Chun Fang walking towards them.
"Fighting," Chun Fang said to them.
"I assume you guys shag for 10 minutes straight," Jia Xuan asked.
"Yes," Chun Fang blushed.
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"What are you going to treat us today, Lu Yue," Xiao Pang asked as they walk into the room.
"You can have whatever you like today," Lu Yue said.
"Not bad at all," Tong Yao said, high fiving every single person until Cheng Ge. He gave her a light one.
"Eh, Lu Yue not bad. I think you got 300000 more fans after winning this match," Tong Yao said.
"My sub Mid is not bad," Jia Xuan said.
"What's wrong with you? What did the drinking machine did to you. Don't tell me you plan to retire from the scene. Ge, what did you tell to Shorty," Lu Yue said, Chun Fang still standing next to him, "She's acting as if her will is broken."
"This is delicious. Let's have this for dinner," Xiao Pang talked to the rest.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Tong Yao said, "You did well. Very well."
"Why are the two of you so chatty," Cheng Ge asked, he and Tong Yao looked at each other.
"Let's go eat. I am hungry," Xiao Pang said.
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There were a lot of reporters outside waiting for Team ZGDX.
"They are out," One of them shouted. Xiao Rui and God Ming had to make way for Xiao Pang, Lao Mao and Lao K to walk.
"Tong Yao and Jia Xuan, what do you think about your match suspension?" One of the reporter asked.
"I deserve it," Tong Yao innocently said.
"I know I don't. I just feel nothing about it," Jia Xuan shrugged, wrapping her arms around Chun Fang's shoulder.
"Do you feel it is unfair for you?" Another one asked, "Rumours says that you both did it to protect your teammates."
"Not at all," Tong Yao said.
"Are you worried that Lao Mao and Lu Yue will take over your spots," Another girl reporter ask. Lu Yue rolled his eyes at what the woman siad.
"I don't mind Lu Yue taking over actually," Jia Xuan innocently said.
"We both are just suspended for one match," Tong Yao said.
"Why did you hit her?" Another girl reporter (Gosh, so many reporters), "Didn't you know that this will affect your image? Or is it that you know you will attract attention so you did these purposely?" Jia Xuan mouthed out 'Fck off' at the woman.
"That's enough. How can they answer this question for you? Which media company are you from," Cheng Ge said.
"I'm just stating the truth. Both of them started for the team without any sort of training. I heard you guys signed a contract with them," The same girl reporter.
"Indeed, even if they are good player, one of them doesn't show her face during her live stream and another post her dance covers instead of showing her gaming. Not only that, her gaming channel doesn't even gain much attention then her other channel," The guy reporter said. Jia Xuan rolled her eyes, hoping that they capture it on camera.
"According to Article 246 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, whoever, by violence or other methods, publicly humiliates another person or invent stories to defame him/her, if circumstances are serious, shall be sentence to fixed term imprisonment of no more than three year, with criminal detention, public surveillance or deprivation of political rights. So, you better think before you speak," Cheng Ge said and with that he walks away to the bus.
"Was Cheng Ge making it all up?" Tong Yao asked, while walking.
"He graduated form University of Political Science and law," Lu Yue said.
"다들 사람에 대해 헛소리하면 안 돼요 (You all shouldn't talk shit about people)," Jia Xuan said to the reporters as she walks away with Chun Fang beside her.
"여기 내 딸에게 감히 무슨 짓이라도 하려는 사람이 있다면, 나는 주저하지 않고 내 변호사에게 전화할 것입니다 (If any of you dare to do anything to my girl here, I will not hesitate to call my lawyer)," Chun Fang said.
"Appreciate it," Jia Xuan whispered. Chun Fang chuckled.
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"You do have a conscience," Jia Xuan said, looking at Tong Yao's phone.
"Indeed," Lu Yue said.
"It is true. I like how you are praising me and Xiao Xuan. I bet nobody has seen you play top before, right? Since you always play Mid," Tong Yao said.
"Not my problem that I can't play. It is just you yourself have two Top substitute while 175cm doesn't have any," Lu Yue defended.
"That reminds me, Xiao Rui ah, is it possible if I want to be a substitute for Lao K? I mastered all shikigami's for it already," Jia Xuan asked.
"Why does Lao K need a substitute," Xiao Rui asked, staring at Jia Xuan.
"Yeah, unless you are wanting to have me fall sick," Lao K said.
"No, I meant like what happens if your like injured or cannot make it, I can attend it for you as your sub and then Lu Yue can play for me," Jia Xuan said.
"I agree," Lu Yue shouted, raising his hand. One hand holding Chun Fang's. Jia Xuan sat at the one seated chair just for Chun Fang to sit next to him.
"I mean, we can have that," Xiao Rui said.
"Only if you can handle the pressure of practicing both the roles. I don't want your wrist dead," God Ming said.
"Yes sir, I can," Jia Xuan said, staring at the couple, sending love messages to each other. Jia Xuan gave up on the two and went to look at her phone. She was looking at the booking of the appointment for her wrist. She touched the vague scar on her wrist. She promised Jiao Huang she will have an appointment with the doctor. She was hesitating to click it. Then she...
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"Are you crippled," Lu Yue asked Tong Yao with Chun Fang and Jia Xuan beside him.
"There are blisters on my feet," Tong Yao said.
"Be careful," Lu Yue said.
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"You didn't tell us about the blister," Cheng Ge said.
"I'll just get a band-aid from the convenience store," Tong Yao said, then she looked at the table where she saw Kun seating over there, along with a few other boys and Seo Jun being there uncomfortable.
"Women surround that brat whenever he goes outside," Cheng Ge said.
"Xiao Jie Jie?!" Kun shouted, running towards her. Jia Xuan something familiar that she turned around to see Kun standing over there. "Why are you here?"
"I'm here for dinner," Tong Yao said.
"So innocent? 당신은이 모든 여자를 당신과 함께 가지고 있습니다. Tong Yao는 당신을위한 것이 아닙니다 (You got all these girls with you. Tong Yao is not for you)," Jia Xuan said. Just then Seo Jun came out.
"Eh, Ji Hae, 당신은 왜 여기에 있습니까 (why are you here)?" Seo Jun asked.
"Dinner." Jia Xuan said leaving.
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"Yao Yao, why aren't you eating?" Jia Xuan asked.
"Xiao Jie Jie, what's wrong," Xiao Pang asked.
"That Tae Lom Ge, I felt like I saw him before," Tong Yao said.
"You met a ton of people. Who haven't you met yet?" Jia Xuan said.
"We watched the DQ.Five match before," Lu Yue said, placing the meat on Chun Fang's.
"No, I felt like I saw him somewhere," Tong Yao said.
"Stop imagining things," Xiao Pang said.
"AH!" Tong Yao shouted, making everyone stop what they are doing, "I remember now."
"What's wrong," Cheng Ge asked.
"I remember where I saw Tae Lom Ge before I saw him on Ning Jia Qi's live stream before," Tong Yao said. Everybody slightly rolled their eyes.
"Ning Jia Qi... THAT FCKING BASTARD?! That is her bloody name?! Yucks. She deserves that slap and pull of her hair," Jia Xuan shouted.
"Ai Jia Xuan! Su Ji Hae! Stop swearing," Chun Fang shouted.
"What! She is the person that hurt my face," Jia Xuan whined, "That woman. I will make sure she loses all her followers and that boyfriend of hers."
"Oh, continue swearing then," Chun Fang said.
"What's their relationship? Are they a couple," Tong Yao asked.
"You didn't know about it?" Xiao Pang asked and Tong Yao shakes her head.
"I just said her boyfriend," Jia Xuan sighed.
"Shorty, have some meat so that you can grow taller," Cheng Ge said, placing meat on her plate.
"Lu Yue, how about we go out ourselves later," Chun Fang asked.
"I'll follow," Jia Xuan said.
"당신에게 물어보세요 (Ask your) Jiao Huang도 와요 (Jiao Huang, to come too)," Chun Fang said.
"그 사람이 무료인지도 모르겠어 (I don't even know if he is free)," Jia Xuan said, playing with her food.
"그럼 그 사람한테 전화해 (Call him then)," Chun Fang said.
"너희들과는 달리 나는 (Unlike you guys I don't have a) 日付 (Japanese: Date)," Jia Xuan said, saying the last words in Japanese.
"誰にもバレないようにしようとしてるの (Are you trying to make sure no one finds out)," Chun Fang answers back in entire Japanese.
"Cheng Ge, 言語がわかりません (doesn't understand the language)," Jia Xuan says, looking at Cheng Ge who was trying to get what the two girls were talking.
"Guys, what are you talking about," Xiao Pang asked.
"I can't understand anything other than Cheng Ge," Xiao Rui said.
"Stupid two, they are talking in Korean and Japanese," Lao K said.
"That is pretty obvious," Lao Mao lied.
"彼にデート相手になってもらう (Get him to be your date)," Chun Fang says.
"당신이 싫어요 (I hate you)," Jia Xuan says as she takes her phone to text Jiao Huang.
"So?" Chun Fang asked.
"He will come," Jia Xuan said, seeing Chun Fang's eyes, "With his car." Then Chun Fang smiled. They all then enjoyed their dinner.
"Xiao Rui, you guys can go now. We are going to walk around a little bit more," Jia Xuan said.
"But you don't have any vehicles," Xiao Rui said.
"Oh that is no worry, I already have one. Speaking of the devil, it is here. We better get going now," Jia Xuan said, seeing Jiao Huang's car, and pulling the couple. Xiao Rui stood there surprisingly and shakes his head before going up the bus.
"Jun Hyuk, go to the theme park," Jia Xuan said.
"You ask me to come is to bring you to a theme park," Jiao Huang casually said.
"Uhhh, 그것은 그들의 날짜와 (It is their date and) umm," Jia Xuan thought about what to say. Jiao Huang's face was looking super confused.254Please respect copyright.PENANAS9RQ06qkCY
"Uh, um, their bodyguard?" Jia Xuan said.
"Bodyguard, like so true," Lu Yue said.
"あなたが彼を好きであることは明らかです。隠す必要はないよ (It is obvious that you like him. Don't need to hide it)," Chun Fang smirked.
"Shut up," Jia Xuan said, staring at her phone.
"아직 약속을 예약하세요 (Book the appointment yet)?" Jiao Huang asked while driving.
"내가 그랬어 (I did)," Jia Xuan replied softly.
"무슨 약속? Jia Xuan 괜찮으세요? (What appointment? Jia Xuan are you okay)?" Chun Fang asked, "손목을 아시나요 (Is it you know the wrist)?" Chun Fang gulped her saliva as she says it. Jia Xuan lightly nodded.254Please respect copyright.PENANAc3w7TBjLDW
"언제야 (When is it)?" Jiao Huang asked.
"지금으로부터 2주 후 (2 weeks later from now)," Jia Xuan said.
"그는 알고있다 (He knows)?!" Chun Fang shouted, "I am following you." Jia Xuan wanted to protest but Jiao Huang placed his hand on hers, looking at her.254Please respect copyright.PENANAij8s5iL1AR
"Fine," Jia Xuan said.
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