Chapter 6
Inspiration is akin to making love; when the feeling is there, it flows continuously, and one can indulge for several days and nights without feeling satisfied. When the feeling is absent, no matter how one tries, it remains unfulfilling.
Su Zhan nodded
Su Zhan: "... ..."
Su Zhan has actually done quite a few odd jobs, but none of them lasted long. In Xie Xi's words, she is not looking for a job here, but for inspiration! Changing from one line of work to another gives her the confidence to write.
There is truly no sense of humanity! she thought
Understood. He mockingly curled the corner of his mouth, "... do you want to sleep here with me?"
Everyone believes that there will never be a second pot in this circle
What? Su Zhan was puzzled
That night, it was as cool as water
The wind behind is chilly and crisp
No need for that, the landlord can resolve it
Who the hell told you my last name is Huang
The elevator arrived, the door opened, Su Zhan walked out, thought for a moment, then stopped, turned around to look at him
Brain-dead fan 2: Caught a whiff of a treacherous scent, apologies, I possess a keen dog-like nose
The blonde hurriedly followed her in and continued to say: "It's a girl, with long hair, just as long as yours"
The elevator has arrived, and she was the first to step inside
However, Pot did not follow back
Brain-dead fan 1: Wow, our great leader actually followed the esports master, this is amazing! Is this the first follow from our leader?
Before she exited, she thought for a moment and decided to click on the follow button
Since the moment the father and son chose to play games, their relationship has been consistently strained, even evolving into a severe state. Xu Guozhang speaks to him with cold words, using the most venomous language in the world to reprimand his son, while the son remains silent, responding with the most indifferent expression.
When Xu Jiayan went upstairs to get something, he saw Su Zhan leaning against the railing of the small balcony, talking on the phone. She was dressed as she had been when hanging out the laundry last time, wearing a white off-shoulder top paired with a black split bodycon long skirt, revealing a slender, fair calf. The moonlight shone on her, making her appear luminous. Next to her stood a bottle of expensive red wine, half full.
At six thirty in the winter, the sky was faintly brightening, and the cold wind was blowing against her face. Looking into the distance, there was a sea of white mist, with rows of tall and resilient poplar trees standing along the road, shrouded in fog. Su Zhan ran a few laps along this road, and when she went upstairs, she encountered Huang Mao, who had come to find Xu Jiayan, carrying breakfast in his hand
He leaned against the door with his arms crossed and asked her, "What is it?"
What mobile games to play before sleeping
... ...
Xu Jiayan found this girl quite interesting
Private messages and comments surged instantly, with the red numbers continuously rising, and Su Zhan casually clicked on a few.
Su Zhan hurriedly reached out to prop herself against the gap of the door, her whole body leaning on the door panel, pitifully saying: "Can I stay here for a while? I will treat you to a drink!"
He kindly suggested, "Then you should go to bed earlier"
He turned around, his hand paused, impatiently asking: "What now?"
For instance, the moment she saw Xu Jiayan, she had already decided what to look for in her next job
He also made a rude gesture to make it easier for her to understand
Both individuals are waiting for the elevator
... ...
On the contrary, after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, she seemed to have changed her nature, getting up every day at 6:30 a.m. for morning exercises
The next day, Su Zhan woke up early, changed into her sportswear, and went downstairs to jog around the community. At this hour, there were not many people exercising, mostly just some elderly men and women.
The only thing illuminating the entire room was the notebook beside her, casting a faint blue light. She relied on this dim glow to feel her way to the door. As she pulled the door open, the elevator was operating as usual on the other side, so it was another power outage on her end
Su Zhan was anxious, "There is another power outage on my side—"
The little girl instantly broke into a bright smile, saying, "Alright."
Brain-dead fan 3: Pot is super handsome, are you going to compete with me for my husband?!
The blonde-haired person smiled even more, "A few years ago, someone jumped from this building, swoosh—bang, and died"
The first time, no one responded
... ...
Huang Mao said again, his voice inexplicably turning terrifying, "I heard that she used to live in your apartment, and she jumped down from that small balcony on your second floor—"
Meng Chen instantly became furious
Su Zhan pointed to the stairs and asked, "May I go up to the second floor?"
She scrolled down one by one and was astonished to find that among the next seven million related searches, the level of his popularity was no less than that of the hottest young stars in the entertainment industry. There were hardly any gossip news, and fans were constantly expressing their desire to have his children. Su Zhan then logged into the author's Weibo, Nan Xuan, searched for "pot," and indeed found it, with over ten million fans and 6 followers.
After a while, "Hey—" Huang Mao called out to her
He put down his hands, stood up straight again, and without hesitation, intended to close the door
I plan to look for it again in a few days, let's forget about the school, I see that the students are overwhelmed
Cheng Xue suggested: "Should I find someone to help you take a look?"
At that moment, she called the landlord, who was also puzzled and kept saying: "No way, this is impossible? There is nothing we can do now, let's wait until tomorrow, I will bring someone over to take a look then"
Pot, born on January 12, 1987, in Yajiang, is a leading figure in the esports community, known for his roles in teams such as lo1 and cs. He was a key player in the former st team and is currently the captain of the ted team. He is the first person to defend the title of world champion in the WG International League, boasting millions of fans and a personal homepage. Following is a long table sorted by year, where each year features nearly dozens of awards. There are even game companies that release a custom game character named after him every year.
She couldn't help but mutter a curse under her breath
Lo1 established a private club for him
Suddenly, Su Zhan felt a weight on her shoulder, her vision darkened, and a soft down jacket was draped over her head. A lazy voice came from behind her: "You women really aren't afraid of the cold, are you?"
Xu Jiayan is indeed in a bad mood tonight, as he received a call from Xu Guozhang, instructing him to return home no matter what tomorrow.
Cheng Xue: "Alright, are you planning to look for a job this time you come back? Our school is in urgent need of staff lately, why don't you come and help me for a few days?"
He turned around, took a bottle of red wine from the bar, and went to knock on the door next door
Some say: "A sword is forged over ten years, yet its brilliance is revealed in a single morning"
Brain-dead fans 4: @Nan Xuan, @pot, are you two planning to form a couple?
Su Zhan turned back calmly and said: "... ... Oh."
He also pointed at her hair
The blonde-haired person smiled, not harboring good intentions: "Have you heard about it?"
Su Zhan was halfway through when she stood up, stretching her neck, preparing to pour herself a glass of water. Just as she got up, a loud "bang" echoed, and the entire room was instantly plunged into darkness, with only the pale moonlight from outside filtering in.
"I won't drink." He pushed her hand away without the slightest hesitation, showing not a trace of human warmth.
Su Zhan was still discussing the power outage issue with Cheng Xue: "I don't know what the problem is, I have had someone come to fix it, but it went out again tonight"
The industry's evaluation of him seems remarkably unanimous, summed up in two words—myth.
0 followers, unexpectedly gained the first follower! Upon closer inspection, it seems to be a verified account! With over 10 million fans, this is truly a legend in the esports community!
Mr. Huang, I send you a message, ''
Su Zhan turned her head to look at him
Xu Jiayan glanced over, habitually furrowing his brows slightly, displeased: "Is this all there is to it?"
I... I am a little scared she slightly lowered her head
Is there another power outage?
After hanging up the phone, Su Zhan squatted at the door, feeling a bit dejected, reflecting on the string of bad luck she had experienced over the past few days.
She opened Baidu Baike
Su Zhan lifted the wine bottle in front of him, in a flattering manner, "Would you like to have a drink?"
She held the wine in one hand and gently knocked again. Only then did a series of sluggish footsteps come from inside, and the next moment, the door was opened
Xu Jiayan seemed to have just finished taking a shower, with a black towel draped around his neck, his hair damp and tousled in a casual manner. He wore a large white short-sleeved t-shirt on his upper body, and the room was well-heated. On his lower half, he had on a pair of black casual trousers, and a refreshing scent of shower gel wafted through the air. Although he smoked, he always carried a clean and fresh fragrance about him
"Stay here for a moment by yourself," he said, and as he walked inside while drying his hair with a towel, Su Zhan called out to him, "Hey—"
Upon clicking on Su Zhan, there are no original posts; it is mostly a collection of retweets from others' Weibo. The most recent update is a retweet from the official Weibo of the TED team, stating, "Next weekend, the TED team will attend the LPL professional league semifinals, arriving in San Francisco on a flight at 10 PM on Friday. Let's see if any lucky friends can catch a glimpse of the male god, Pot!"
Su Zhan could clearly sense that he was not in a good mood today
The author of Su Zhan has around 5 million followers. Because she rarely uses Weibo, there is a fan software that notifies her followers as soon as she comes online. Within approximately 30 seconds, they will flood the battlefield with private messages for her.
Living in a house and experiencing power outages all day long
The habit of morning exercise for Su Zhan was instilled in her by Su Mingchao from a young age, with persistent guidance day by day. Su Mingchao was very lenient in other matters, but when it came to morning exercise, he would not allow her to skip even a single day. In fact, when Su Mingchao was around, Su Zhan would find excuses to be lazy every day, and no matter how much Su Mingchao coaxed or scolded her, she remained unmoved. She was stubborn, and no matter what Su Mingchao said, she refused to listen.
I am unable to write.
"As you wish," he said, and then walked into the bedroom without looking back
This time, the fans are all in an uproar
Those who harbor malicious intentions will find no benefits. Those who spread rumors will find themselves in trouble. She spoke in a plain manner, and after finishing, turned to open the door
My phone is out of battery
The page instantly displays millions of search results
Looking at the dark corridor, a sentence suddenly popped into my mind that Huang Mao said in the morning: "I heard she used to live in your apartment, and she jumped down from that small balcony on your second floor—"
She almost thought she was blind, and it took her quite a while to come back to her senses
He looked down at his watch; in just this short amount of time, she had already drunk half of it
Su Zhan leaned against the wall and stood for a while, propping up her jaw. Just as she was about to get up and leave, the door behind her was opened again. Xu Jiayan, with an impatient expression, turned his head slightly towards her and said in a somewhat heavy voice, "Come in"
Su Zhan sat in front of the computer, pondering repeatedly, yet still typed - pot
With a bang, he closed it without hesitation