Chapter 2

In fact, there is nothing much else, the key point is that he is not wearing any clothes underneath, only putting on the team's black knee-length down jacket, with the collar up and the zipper pulled all the way to the top

Xie Xi was fully aware of Su Zhan's situation when he initially recruited her

At that time, Su Zhan was sitting on the sofa, flipping through the latest issue of a magazine, without raising her head, she said lightly: "He is a poor wretch who owes eighteen credit cards and is being pursued for debts by major banks"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. Xie Xi realized that her tricks had been exposed, and with an awkward smile, she quickly changed the subject: "Sister Xiao Su, where have you been? Why did you return the house? If you lack inspiration, you might as well take a break and go out for a walk. When you come back, we can still be the same as before"

... ...

The house is large, featuring a duplex structure that is open and bright. On the top floor, there is a small partition, and outside the partition is a semi-arc-shaped balcony. Looking out, one can see a row of towering buildings rising from the ground, closely connected to one another. Su Zhan looked down, and on both sides of the road stood rows of white poplar trees, standing tall against the wind like soldiers on guard.

"Yes, thank you, Butler," Su Zhan said jokingly

Indeed. Cheng Hui let out a sound, casually wiped his mouth with a tissue, and eagerly began to speak to her, his tone inexplicably becoming one of solemn respect. "Let me tell you, in terms of esports, I only respect two people: one is T.O., and the other is him, Pot. They were both key players in the same team, the top domestic team ST. Later, due to T.O.'s retirement, the ST team announced its disbandment, and Pot formed his own team, carrying on with a few veterans from back then until now. They were both key players in the same team, the top domestic team ST. Later, due to T.O.'s retirement, the ST team announced its disbandment, and Pot formed his own team, carrying on with a few veterans from back then until now. He is remarkable; he entered the industry at 16, won his first championship at 18, formed his own team at 19, and has continued for ten years through thick and thin. The first few years were not easy, as you can see from my sister; the societal prejudices in this industry are quite severe.

Su Zhan strolled leisurely around the house, observing and contemplating at a slow pace. The living room on the first floor was not large, as it was occupied by a bar counter. The circular reddish-brown glass bar counter was backed by a red-brown solid wood wine cabinet against the wall, which displayed a variety of bottles, all of which were Western liquors: whiskey, vodka, champagne

There are only two households on the tenth floor, facing each other.

What kind of nonsense are they all about

She also has perfumes; she enjoys collecting perfumes such as Dior, Chanel, Versace, and so on. However, she rarely sprays them unless she is attending an important appointment

Every time Xie Xi accompanied her shopping and brought back numerous bags that she never used, he would only scold her for being foolish, saying that with that spare money, she might as well help him pay off his credit card debt. In fact, when Xie Xi was bowing and scraping in front of others for such trivial benefits, Su Zhan had offered countless times to help him with his credit card debt.

Su Zhan rolled her eyes and said, "Do I look like that?"

It is only now that glory and honor have crowned him

He provided instructions with meticulous detail, resembling a butler from the 1980s

Cheng Xue held her hand, surveying her from top to bottom and side to side. After pondering for a moment with her chin resting on her hand, she nodded seriously: "Indeed, very much so. Fair skin, beautiful appearance, excellent temperament, this figure, this slim waist, tsk tsk... If I were a man, I would definitely pursue you."

Cheng Hui sneered, "Those who truly like him have watched him come all the way. Do you think those women really like him because of gaming? Nonsense! They don't even understand what a mid-lane gank is!"

The elevator doors slowly opened to both sides, and Su Zhan instinctively looked over.

The house is located in a residential community in the western suburbs of Yajiang, which is neither bustling nor remote

After several cycles of this, the phone continued to ring persistently. Su Zhan understood just how persistent Xie Xi was

In the time it took to go downstairs to buy a beer, a little girl with big eyes and long hair appeared in the building

"Are there still female fans?" Su Zhan pretended to be incredulous

"Do you not have eyes? What I handed over is a resignation letter, not a leave request form"

The new girl in the company is simple and unpretentious, wearing clothes from Taobao that cost around a hundred yuan. Every day, she rushes to work by bus and hurries home by subway. She and her boyfriend rent a small apartment of about twenty square meters on the outer ring. Su Zhan has seen her several times after work, with her boyfriend waiting for her at the door, and then they both take the subway home together

Cheng Hui left, and Su Zhan sat quietly for a moment. The phone on the table vibrated with a "mm-mm—" sound. She glanced down and saw it was a call from her assistant, Xie Xi. After hanging up, she gazed out the window and lit a cigarette

Cheng Hui had a look on his face that seemed to say, "You don't know, do you?"

It was not until the phone rang for the tenth time that Su Zhan, feeling annoyed, extinguished the cigarette, pressed the green call button, and spoke in a lowered voice, tinged with slight displeasure: "Xiao Xie."

Before leaving Beixun, she had a dispute with Xie Xi

Yes, there are many female players, and even more who enjoy pot. Not to mention female players, even some attractive female streamers who are somewhat skilled at gaming have publicly expressed their desire to pursue men like pot. And as for my idol, who is both handsome and skilled at gaming, do you think such individuals are common? The fans are eager to flock to them at any moment. The level of fandom in this circle is by no means lower than that in the entertainment industry.

At least it is better than her being alone

Xu Jiayan walked out of the elevator carrying a bag of beer, dressed entirely in black, which accentuated his slender figure. His hair seemed freshly washed, still damp at the ends, glistening with a soft sheen, and he appeared more languid than when I last saw him at the airport

The phone rang again, and she hung up once more

satisfied

In fact, Xu Jiayan is also quite dazed. He just won the overall championship recently, and the team mentioned that they would hold a celebration banquet at his home today. Yesterday, he flew to San Francisco to discuss training matters, and just as he lay down to adjust to the time difference after returning in the middle of the night, Meng Chen and a group of people arrived.

Xie Xi shouted before she lost her temper: "Sister, I have been kidnapped!"

Su Zhan glanced at the wall clock and said, "...Alright, you should hurry to school, or you'll be late."

Cheng Hui took the tissue, suddenly feeling something was off, and looked at her with a strange expression, "Oh—why are you asking about him?"

In recent years, although she has been doing quite well in the literary circle and has earned a considerable amount, when Xie Xi met Su Zhan, she was already wealthy. She did not care at all about fame or status, let alone discussing money with her. At that time, it was impossible to persuade her. Xie Xi only felt that this girl was truly ethereal, as if she were a child left behind by God in the mortal world, lonely and desolate, yet she looked down upon everything in this world.

My hometown is in Yajiang, but Yajiang does not have her home. She has a friend of ten years, who now also has a disobedient younger brother in his third year of high school. Given Su Zhan's solitary nature, staying for a day or two is fine, but over time, she herself cannot get used to living there.

The Su Zhan should be lowered

Cheng Hui thought to himself

For example, if she likes something, she will search the world and buy many various items to place in her home, but she never touches those things. For instance, she likes wine, so she collects famous wines and spirits from all over the world, but she never drinks them; before sleeping, she only has a small glass of sherry to help her sleep.

I know! Cheng Hui swallowed the last shengjian in one go, hurriedly drank a mouthful of soy milk, his eyes shining brightly, and mumbled, "Let me tell you, no one in the esports circle doesn't know him"

Su Zhan also knew that Xie Xi was the kind of person who would not give up until he achieved his goal. It was just like when he initially pursued her; he would not leave her alone, sticking to her no matter what, blocking her path wherever she went. In the end, Su Zhan had no choice but to agree to go to his place to give it a try

...

A man in a well-tailored suit stood at the door, in his early thirties, tall and robust. He respectfully bowed to him and said, "Hello, is Miss Su Zhan available?"

At this point, Cheng Hui smiled bitterly, "At that time, he was only in his third year of high school, still studying, and had quarreled with his family many times. In any case, everything was going wrong. He held not only his own fate in his hands but also the futures of so many people in the team, so many mouths to feed, so many to train. Moreover, at that time, he had nothing. Yet, he managed to bear it all, step by step leading his teammates to where they are now"

She suffers from insomnia and has a habit of drinking alcohol at night; without drinking, she finds it difficult to fall asleep. Xie Xi truly understands her preferences, so he specially moved such a wine cabinet for her. However, Su Zhan does not believe it; how could Xie Xi, a poor guy who has to pay off credit card debts every month, afford such a luxurious bar counter

Xie Xidu jumped up and scolded her: "Am I crazy? Do I want a woman's money?"

Alright, if you would like to stay at your friend's house for a few days to catch up, that is fine. Tomorrow, I will take you over to see the environment or to buy some furniture to move in. Whenever you decide to move over, I will find someone to help you with the move.

Cheng Hui exclaimed, "Did you just run into a deity? Wow, why didn't you ask for an autograph?"

The beep sounded twice

If this is not agreed upon, he will surely appear before her tomorrow, throwing a tantrum and making a scene.

... and Su Zhan's favorite sherry.

Not feeling lonely at all

"That can't be true," Cheng Xue shook her head in disbelief. As she spoke, she lifted the curtain again to peek outside. "I mean, are you out there being... kept by someone?"

Su Zhan handed him a tissue and said, "Take your time to speak"

Gradually, Su Zhan began to achieve results, and Xie Xi was the one who understood Su Zhan's temperament the best. She was a typical person who responded well to gentle persuasion but resisted hard pressure. If you communicated with her kindly, she would listen to you; however, if you confronted her stubbornly, she would rather fight to the bitter end than let you have it easy.

I do not know him either

Chenghui, not knowing what it meant, joined in the excitement: "I will also wrap, I will also wrap."

Thus, he softened his tone: "Sister Xiao Su, I know you have returned to Yajiang, your hometown. Who wouldn't think of going home first when feeling wronged? If you feel tired, it's alright; you can take a break. We won't worry about work or anything like that. Recently, a friend of mine went abroad, and he has a vacant house. Tomorrow, I will have someone come to pick you up. You can just water the flowers and take care of the birds over there, and relax a bit. I know you definitely don't like to squeeze into a tiny space with others."

On the phone, Xie Xi waited for quite a while but no one answered, "Sister Su Zhan! How are you? Are you satisfied with the house?"

For example, she enjoys cigarettes, collecting various brand-name cigarettes and cigars... piled in the drawer, but she only smokes Soft Yuxi

However, it is only we, the first generation of gamers, who possess the true passion for e-sports.

The driver parked the car in the garage, then got out and walked around the front of the car to open the door for Su Zhan, leading her into an apartment. The apartment was on the tenth floor, the top floor, and the overall environment was indeed pleasant, tranquil, and not noisy

She originally planned to go out in a few days to look for a place to live

Xie Xi asked her which method.

The elevator dinged as it stopped at the top floor, and the phone was answered simultaneously

Cheng Xue pushed his head aside, playfully scolding him to go away. Amidst the laughter and noise, the doorbell rang.

She turned and went downstairs, and the driver followed her down.

Su Zhan is wealthy, and Xie Xi is aware of it

The efficiency of "Xie Guanjia" has always been high. Early the next morning, a champagne-colored luxury car was waiting downstairs. Cheng Xue peered out the window and shook her head in astonishment: "What kind of background does your assistant have? Such a nice car?"

Su Zhan pondered for a moment and casually remarked, "It seems that he has quite a number of fans"

This time upon her return, Su Zhan was merely seeking to escape her previous extravagant lifestyle. She attempted to rediscover her former self, but with Xie Xi's interference, she found herself ensnared in a gilded cage.

Chenghui went to open the door

She leaned against the wall, one hand holding the phone, the other resting on the wall, her index finger unconsciously tapping. Directly opposite her was the elevator door, which had originally been stopped at the basement level, suddenly began to ascend.

Xie Xi is a "credit slave"; he works tirelessly solely to pay off the eighteen credit cards that have been maxed out. His salary and bonuses never last a night in his hands, as they are all consumed by his credit card debts. The whole world knows that his pockets are cleaner than his face

If one were to say who understands Su Zhan the most in this world, if Xie Xi were to claim second place, no one would dare to claim first

At that time, she had already told Xie Xi that she wanted to live in a different way

Su Zhan stared at the slender and graceful figure, slowly uttering two words

Su Zhan gazed into the distance in a daze

Su Zhan stared at the rising numbers, waiting for the call to be answered on the other end

Xie Xi spat at her as soon as she heard: "Bah, you are just a young lady living that kind of life; within three days, you will be done for."

Su Zhan walked outside, leaned against the apartment wall, and called Xie Xi, contemplating how to persuade Xie Xi to return this house.

In fact, she wanted to receive a call

In her junior year, Su Zhan encountered Xie Xi, who was then a young editor. Xie Xi could be considered a talent scout, as he immediately recognized Su Zhan as a promising figure in the literary world. He managed to recruit her to the company and nurtured her for two years, providing recommendations and even having her write a column.

In certain aspects, Su Zhan exhibits paranoia

I am extremely satisfied

The young girl also had a bold gaze, staring at him intently.

It seems that I encountered him when I got off the plane. Su Zhan's tone was calm, without any flaws.

She couldn't answer for a moment and said: "It's just like the kind of life that the new girl in our group has."

If it weren't for the years of interaction, knowing that Xie Xi's greatest skill is the "self-inflicted pain tactic," Su Zhan almost fell for it, and coldly laughed: "Oh? Send me a video to see? Which blind fool wants to kidnap you, this poor wretch?"

Cheng Hui then realized that he still had class in the morning. After finishing the last sip of soy milk, he shouldered his backpack and hurriedly left. Before departing, he did not forget to wave and call out to Su Zhan by the dining table: "Sister Su, I will tell you all about it when I come back from school!"