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"Leave the dojo to me." Ling Zheng interrupted Ye Xiaoling with a smile, quickly joining the ranks of the "traitors." "Lü Yan, please help us pick out a few beautiful outfits for Xiaoling; she hardly ever goes shopping..."

In this difficult silence, Yuan Ye gently closed his eyes and then raised his hand to signal the reporters to move on to the next topic, disregarding this interlude. At that moment, the blond-haired youth beside him suddenly let out a light laugh and provocatively said: "This... angry youth, can I interpret your earlier words this way—are you complaining that your father did not provide you with a life of luxury? In other words..." His eyes shifted mischievously, "Because you did not have a life of abundance from a young age, you have become this pathetic figure, right?"

The other party showed no response

I hope this girl, who always enjoys "meddling in others' affairs," will refrain from doing anything outrageous, after all, Ling Zheng has entrusted her to me

She looked enviously at the brightly polished glass of the shopping mall: When will their family’s "Hua Yuan Guan" also be able to become like this

The blond-haired youth pushed Yuan Ye and quickly said: "I will go find the security! You go protect them first! Don't let the reporters catch you off guard!"

She stood on her tiptoes, wanting to see Yuan Ye's expression more clearly, but she found that he had unknowingly retracted the smile from his eyes and immediately adopted a stern face to stop the actions and words of the blonde-haired youth. At the same time, the youth in the audience jumped up in a fit of rage, shouting: "I am not like you all"

Her long hair was tied up high in a ponytail, gently swaying with her movements, casting brilliant arcs in the sunlight. A few strands of loose hair brushed against her fair, radiant cheeks and cherry blossom-like lips, ... along with those eyes clearer than the spring water in the mountains ...

Standing not far away, Lü Yan exaggeratedly covered her mouth: "Yuan Ye is here? He is the young master of the Qiancheng Group! Recently, hasn't he been making waves in the esports world? His team is called, called ... ... "

On a midsummer morning, a gentle cool breeze disperses the clouds at the horizon that are lined with golden threads, as well as the oppressive heat in the air that causes discomfort. The neatly arranged roses by the roadside, on the verge of blooming, seem to sense the refreshing essence of the morning, with their rich fragrance wafting through the entire wide street along with the breeze

As soon as the words were spoken, a voice filled with malice suddenly emerged from the crowd: "This official response is truly insincere"

Ye Xiaoling blinked in confusion: Could it be that her eyes were deceiving her?

Even from a great distance, one can clearly see Yuan Ye's pair of exceptionally bright eyes, filled with a lion-like pride, while the smile at the corners of his lips is warmer and more gentle than the spring breeze

Upon hearing the words "Lü Yan" and "buying clothes," Ye Xiaoling jumped back a few steps as if scalded by fire: "I won't go!"

Yuan Ye, we love you! Yuan Ye! Look here!" Countless girls standing in the audience waved their signs and shouted loudly.

Upon hearing such words, Ling Zheng could not help but burst into laughter.

It can be considered an indispensable seasoning in life

The group of people who had just been gathered together suddenly dispersed, looking at Ye Xiaoling with fear in their eyes. Ye Xiaoling innocently looked back at them and awkwardly explained: "I haven't even used any force yet... I just hope you all won't continue to cause trouble..."

However, looking at the eager figure of Lü Yan in front of her, she could only let out a helpless sigh

Watching the children who had already lined up and changed into their uniforms, Ye Xiaoling felt a stir in her heart

"Mr. Yuan Ye, this charity event organized by your company and team has garnered considerable attention from the media and various sectors, yet some have questioned whether this is merely a means for your company to enhance its reputation. What is your perspective on this?" a reporter asked aggressively, microphone in hand.

The children were momentarily taken aback, and then they saw their senior brother Ling Zheng, who was leaning against the door of the dojo with a warm smile on his face, and they all screamed and rushed over.

"What... what are you saying?" The boy's eyes immediately widened in surprise, and he began to stutter, "Aren't you also a rich second generation who relies on your father to make a living?"

Ye Xiaoling was stunned

She quickly squeezed through the crowd and firmly stood in front of the girl, effortlessly raising one hand to push the boy, who was waving his fists, far away!

Nirvana..." Ye Xiaoling quickly interjected, also staring intently at the central stage, "The Chinese name is 涅槃."

Ye Xiaoling was startled by the voice and shivered, trembling as she turned around. Sure enough, she saw Lu Yan glaring at her with a face full of displeasure. Almost instinctively, she forced a reluctant smile and awkwardly pointed at the child behind her, saying, "The class is not over yet..."

Hey, you are being quite disrespectful. Ye Xiaoling's expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant; although it is the truth, it should not be stated in front of her.

Under the leadership of Lu Yan, Ye Xiaoling went to a shopping mall in the city center called "Qiancheng." As she gazed at the bustling and continuous flow of people, Ye Xiaoling silently marveled to herself: Indeed, this is a gathering place for renowned luxury brands, a paradise for shoppers

Unfortunately, it is too late

After all, Taekwondo is her life

Moreover, playing games can also lead to the creation of game videos, and this income can be used to subsidize the dojo

Why does he sense a distinctly different aura from her compared to ordinary girls

The spacious and bright hall is now crowded with young men and women. At the very bottom of the crystal chandelier is a makeshift stage that has been set up at an unknown time. Several tall and poised young men stand in the center of the stage, surrounded by a group of reporters.

Ye Xiaoling silently questions the heavens: This summer vacation will definitely be very exciting

"You are such a disappointment! Besides taekwondo and games, what else do you know?" Lu Yan disdainfully tugged at the loose T-shirt on Ye Xiaoling, "Hey, can you still call yourself a girl? It's one thing to act like a boy in real life, but to be so famous in games that fans mistake you for a boy, Ye Xiaoling, oh Ye Xiaoling..." She exclaimed loudly, "Isn't your life a failure?"

Have you not exerted yourself yet

Yuan Ye cast him a faint glance, maintaining her elegant smile, and replied with clear enunciation: "I fully understand this perspective and the doubts surrounding it; however, excessive explanations are of no use. Only more actions and outstanding results can speak for themselves. In terms of charity, everyone is welcome to supervise."

Yuan Ye's outstretched hands remained stiffly suspended in mid-air, and only upon hearing Gu Nan's voice did he incredulously retract them. His gaze hesitated for a few seconds on Ye Xiaoling before he helplessly curled his lips and tilted his chin in her direction

Countless shutter sounds intertwined with chaotic flashes of light resounded

Indeed, a person who is truly unique

She stiffly lifted her head, looking at Yuan Ye, who was standing in the center of the stage, smiling gently, slightly leaning forward, and conversing with the reporters

Ye Xiaoling stared at Yuan Ye's figure for a while longer

These young men... should be feeling jealous, right

Yuan Ye's complexion gradually turned pale, and Ye Xiaoling clearly saw his hand hanging by his side trembling slightly. Although he wore a calm and gentle smile on his face, for some reason, she could see deep exhaustion and heartache in his smile.

The blond-haired youth, accompanied by a large number of security personnel, could only see their hurriedly fleeing figures.

Puff!

It seems really suitable

In this case, if we are talking about popularity, Ye Xiaoling would definitely lose badly, as very few people recognize her outside the esports circle. As for Yuan Ye... just look at the fans still gathered around the stage, and you will understand how high Yuan Ye's popularity is.

Her waterfall-like smooth and shiny long hair was tied into a high and neat ponytail, revealing a smooth and full forehead. Her doll-like exquisite face appeared particularly endearing, especially her plump and delicate lips, resembling two glistening cherries

Ye Xiaoling was thoroughly reprimanded by Lv Yan, and while she responded with a series of hums and ha's, she dragged Lv Yan into the shopping mall, saying, "Shall we go choose some clothes?"

Ye Xiaoling coldly looked at the somewhat unsteady boy in front of her, his doll-like delicate face seemingly encased in a layer of ice, "It is wrong to lay hands on a girl"

However

As for the exorbitantly priced suit he is wearing, as mentioned by Lü Yan

Ye Xiaoling skillfully stepped back, deftly dodging the boy's punch amidst the gasps of everyone present, and then bent down to kick, striking directly at his left knee!

Facing the mirror, Ye Xiaoling appeared completely unconcerned, as if she had already grown accustomed to it. She adjusted the collar of her martial arts uniform and then pushed open the changing room door with her chest held high and head raised. The children who had been waiting in the dojo all turned their eager gazes towards her in unison.

What is going on! Is a fight about to break out?

Yuan Ye! Yuan Ye!

Hearing such a response, Ling Zheng could only helplessly pat her shoulder: "But today is the first day of summer vacation! Leave the rest to me, you go with Lu Yan to buy some nice clothes..."

As the most formidable esports team of this year, although both Ye Xiaoling and Yuan Ye operate the same game "Blood Battle," the team "Nirvana" led by Yuan Ye can be said to occupy a significant portion of the esports industry.

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, the reporters who had been waiting for a long time raised their microphones and began the interview

She raised her head in fear and trepidation, only to find Ye Xiaoling's bright eyes fixed intently on a girl of similar age—more precisely, a girl who was holding a banner that read "Gu Nan, we love you" and was charging angrily towards a young man. The young man, quick to react, also approached with his fists raised!

The young man, equally stunned by Ye Xiaoling's actions, finally regained his composure. Looking at the crowd that was still enjoying the spectacle, he felt somewhat embarrassed and, in a fit of anger and humiliation, rolled up his sleeves and said, "It seems that today I must teach you all a lesson!"

After a simple greeting, Ye Xiaoling prepared to begin her most distinctive "devil training," when a powerful voice suddenly rang out by the door: "Huh? Why is the training time so early today?"

Click click

Ye Xiaoling responded with interest, "What?"

The sunlight, with the unique scorching heat of summer, sprinkled down like sand on my cheeks, both itchy and warm, while the cicadas incessantly buzzed in my ears

Behind the platform is a massive LED screen, displaying a promotional video for the recently immensely popular online game - "Blood Battle"

"Master Brother! We miss you!" A little girl with twin ponytails shook Ling Zheng's hand back and forth, and did not forget to wink secretly, "Coach Ye is really too fierce! Almost like a boy!"

"Hey, Xiaoling, it's about to get noisy, shall we leave first?" Lyu Yan carefully observed Ye Xiaoling's expression and discreetly linked her arm with hers

A cool, brisk wind swept across everyone's cheeks, with strands of hair brushing against their ears, causing both a tickling and tingling sensation

Ye Xiaoling quickly raised her hand in a gesture of surrender: "I really have something to do! By the way... I have a gaming video scheduled with Anai today..."

"Leave it to me!" Ignoring Ye Xiaoling's objections, Lu Yan immediately saluted, "I guarantee to complete the task!"

Lü Yan, this shopping fanatic, who knows what kind of torment she might endure once caught! It is best to stay at the dojo and watch the children practice

Indeed ...! ... These obedient children are the most endearing!

A blond-haired youth standing beside Yuan Ye scoffed disdainfully.

What happened?" The blonde-haired youth curiously scratched his head, "Was it you who did it?"

"Taekwondo is inherently a sport that does not allow for the slightest negligence," Ye Xiaoling replied in a precise manner.

Just ... ...

With a shared understanding, Lü Yan and Ling Zheng hit it off perfectly, completely ignoring Ye Xiaoling's protests and struggles, and without saying a word, they dragged her out of the dojo. Meanwhile, Ling Zheng stood at the door with a satisfied expression, waving goodbye.

Lü Yan instinctively glanced to the side, and indeed, there was no longer any sound from Ye Xiaoling

Lü Yan pointed at the center of the stage with disappointment, saying: "Look! That must be Yuan Ye, right? Wow... that suit he is wearing... I saw it in a magazine a few days ago. Can you guess the price?"

"Hey, I’m talking about the rich second generation—" the boy, who was always asking for more, elongated his voice, and several others around him echoed loudly, "Isn’t it very comfortable to spend your old man’s money? What are you saying about your own company and team? Without your wealthy father, would you have achieved what you have today?"

Yuan Ye's hurried footsteps also became hesitant as he slightly turned his head to carefully scrutinize the girl who had suddenly appeared, clearly not coming with good intentions.

"Gu Nan is so handsome! Our dearest Gu Nan—" another group of girls also refused to be outdone

Yuan Ye furrowed his brows, sighed wearily, and headed straight towards the center of the incident. It seems that today's events are once again destined to top the trending topics on Weibo...

Bang

That kind of expression and demeanor is completely a familiar sight

With a tall and strong physique, he stands out among a group of equally outstanding handsome men, his facial features are so perfectly shaped that one cannot find a single flaw, exuding a natural beauty, especially the contours of his profile, which are marked by sharpness and nobility.

Lu Yan glanced at Ye Xiaoling, who was still in a daze, thinking that she was still deeply immersed in the world of Taekwondo. She simply raised her hand and poked her on the head as a reprimand: "If you can't even muster the energy to go shopping, do you believe I will call Ling Zheng over?"

"Xiaoling, they are still just children," Ling Zheng said with a helpless smile. "Is it really necessary to be this strict?"

The blond-haired youth leisurely curled his lips into a smile, displaying an air of indifference: "At least I have a job, what about you?"

Ye Xiaoling, who had become the target of the angry youth, remained remarkably calm. She naturally ignored Lu Yan's advice and pushed the girl behind her, who was still holding the banner in indignation, towards a safe place. Only then did she casually say: "I still advise you not to get into conflict with girls"

Fans and reporters, immersed in Yuan Ye's words, all looked in astonishment towards the source of the sound

Ye Xiaoling furrowed her brows, her gaze also falling upon a few young men on the left side of the crowd whose expressions were mocking.

Yuan Ye only felt a splitting headache. He already had some negative evaluations, and he absolutely could not allow a fight to break out on site; otherwise, tomorrow's headlines would only blame him for everything!

However, if that sum of money could be used to support the Huayuan Pavilion...

In such a tense atmosphere, Ye Xiaoling first noticed Yuan Ye, who was standing to the side, slightly lowering his head, and a faint smile unexpectedly flashed in his eyes hidden beneath his bangs... Moreover, that smile... seemed to carry a hint of mischief

It feels as though my heart has been struck hard by a fist

Yuan Ye's fingers stiffened as he handed over the microphone, yet his expression showed little change, even carrying a cold indifference

Master Brother, how could you do this? Thinking back to the time when I went shopping with Lu Yan and we "swept" for a full 8 hours, Ye Xiaoling felt that a shopping trip was simply more exhausting than three days of training

Ye Xiaoling changed into her snow-white martial arts uniform, adjusted the black belt around her waist, and revealed a confident smile at her reflection in the mirror

Lü Yan looked at Ye Xiaoling's ingratiating face and muttered, "This is more like it," before linking arms with her and preparing to go shopping. However, when they reached the center of the plaza, both of them were stunned by everything that was happening before their eyes

It is already like this without putting in any effort; if they were to take it seriously, they would have already gone to meet God by now

This "doll" possesses a refreshing vigor that should belong to a boy, with even the curvature of its smile reflecting the youthful charm of a young man

Everyone was astonished

Gently tugging at Ye Xiaoling's hem, once, twice...

The slender and graceful figure exudes a refreshing aura akin to a summer breeze. The simple white T-shirt, though somewhat loose, is impeccably neat with not a single wrinkle in sight, while the black trousers accentuate the straight and upright appearance of the legs

At the end of this street stands a dojo that has a history of over 20 years. The traditional gray-tiled, white-walled building displays a plaque reading "Huayuan Hall." Although somewhat worn, it is kept clean and is hidden behind dense, lush banyan trees. While it may not be clearly visible, passersby often hear the crisp shouts of children coming from within.

Adhering to the principle of low profile, Ye Xiaoling never appears in game videos, and even her voice is processed. Nevertheless, she is regarded as a top esports deity by a large number of fans due to her exceptional skills. However, Yuan Ye's team is not lacking in elite members, who frequently shine in public appearances for charity and donations. Especially Yuan Ye, who is the representative of both technical prowess and "visual appeal" for the entire team.

"Tsk..." Lyu Yan shook her head and sighed, "Look at their popularity, and then look at you! Hmm? The God of Garbled Text! Ye Xiaoling, you are the God of Garbled Text in the hearts of countless players! Do you not feel a sense of regret?"

It's a game

"You actually... dare to say you won't go?" A somewhat cold voice sounded from behind.

Her cool and powerful voice fell into the ears of everyone, like stones dropping into water, stirring up vast ripples

Ha! Are you advising us?" The young man exaggeratedly raised his chin, "Let us teach you a lesson!"

The bustling hall suddenly fell into an eerie silence, as the female fans below raised their banners and placards, each one gritting their teeth, seemingly on the verge of an explosion.

Regarding this issue, Ye Xiaoling was quite calm. She smiled slightly and said, "Not at all, I play games simply because I find it enjoyable"

Lü Yan solemnly extended a few fingers and whispered a number in Ye Xiaoling's ear

Is it necessary to express such a despicable emotion as jealousy in such an utterly grotesque manner

Splash!

She raised her eyebrows