Sorry, Stuck Again [Esports] Chapter 22

Chapter 22

That face, known nationwide, is unmistakable. It's Bian Tang.

Everyone spends their days either training or reviewing matches, so it's their first time seeing a celebrity in person, especially one praised by netizens as a divine beauty like Bian Tang. Their eyes are filled with amazement.

Ming Hui, the kind of guy who gets lost in his own fantasies, is staring wide-eyed.

That voice is too familiar. As soon as Pei Yun Chang hears it, he knows the answer.

Bian Yan also stops what he's doing, his chest heaving with a mix of anger and grievance.

Director Xiaobian, upon seeing the newcomer, forgets about settling scores with Bian Yan and rushes over, bowing and fanning with greetings.

"Oh my, my great beauty, why are you here so early?"

Bian Tang tilts her head, hands in her coat pockets, her enchanting eyes scanning the mess with a hint of reproach in her tone.

"Director Leo, our team confirmed with you many times yesterday, and I mentioned that someone important is coming today. How did it end up like this?"

Director Xiaobian bows and apologizes, almost ready to bow to Bian Tang.

"It's not that we don't value this collaboration; the equipment was damaged because of him!" Director Xiaobian deflects, turning to point at Bian Yan. "I said we weren't accepting registrations today, but this kid insisted on causing trouble, got into a fight, and kicked over the equipment."

"Oh?"

Bian Tang raises an eyebrow, takes off her sunglasses, and finally sees Bian Yan standing in the corner, his face bruised, and starts to scrutinize him.

The atmosphere is a bit tense, with Lu Chang Kong and Pan Shi looking worried.

The fight was indeed started by Bian Yan, and as youth trainees, they can't afford to pay for such expensive equipment.

Lu Chang Kong is already prepared to borrow money from his older brother and get scolded, but he can't just watch Bian Yan get extorted.

Shen Chuan returns after a phone call, seeing this scene, and is furious.

Originally, if they had quietly registered, nothing would have happened. Now, with Bian Yan fighting and damaging equipment, if someone with ill intentions reports it, his registration might be indefinitely delayed.

Everyone around is anxious, but Bian Yan, the one involved, remains unfazed, taking a few steps forward to meet Bian Tang's "interrogating" gaze head-on, with a hint of arrogance.

Bian Tang nods approvingly, shifting her gaze from Bian Yan's face, a doting smile playing on her lips, and turns to ask Director Xiaobian.

"Are you saying he's the one who broke your equipment?"

Director Xiaobian, seeing the attention finally shifted, is excited and quickly repeats.

"Yes, yes, it's him. Don't worry, Tang Tang, we'll make him pay and try not to delay the shoot."

Bian Tang frowns openly at his address, clearly displeased.

But Director Xiaobian takes it as dissatisfaction with Bian Yan, laughing and adding fuel to the fire.

"I tell you, kid, you dared to anger our great beauty, you won't get away with it. The compensation for lost work and equipment will cost you everything."

Bian Yan, feeling the stupidity, can't help but roll his eyes dramatically, and Pei Yun Chang almost bursts out laughing at the scene.

Pan Shi is almost dying of anxiety, afraid Bian Yan will provoke more trouble, trying to pull him back, and using his eyes to ask Lu Chang Kong why he's not moving.

Lu Chang Kong was anxious too, understanding that Bian Yan's impulsiveness is understandable, but Pei Yun Chang wouldn't just stand by and watch.

Steady as an old dog, there must be something going on.

Bian Yan, too lazy to argue, arrogantly points at Bian Tang, looking fearless.

"Why don't you ask her if she dares to make me pay?"

Shen Chuan rubs his temples, feeling a headache. Isn't this kid usually quite clever?

Director Xiaobian is almost furious, raising his voice a few notches: "Tang Tang would never…"

"No need to pay, then."

Bian Tang interrupts Director Xiaobian's spell, beckoning Bian Yan over, the bracelet on her hand jingling crisply.

The next second, she says something that shocks everyone present!

"Sweetheart, come over and let sister see where you're hurt?" Bian Tang's eyes are smiling, her tone familiar.

Bian Yan pouts arrogantly, but obediently goes to stand by Bian Tang's side.

From a distance, the siblings look like they were carved from the same mold, and Lu Chang Kong finally understands where the strange feeling came from earlier.

The Bian family parents had Bian Yan late in life, and he's ten years younger than Bian Tang, doted on by the whole family since childhood, getting whatever he wants.

Bian Tang especially loves him, making time to video call him no matter how busy she is with work.

Despite the family's indulgence, Bian Yan has a good nature, never growing crooked, nor does he bully others or cause trouble by mentioning Bian Tang in public.

Pursuing his esports dream, his family fully supports him, and the Bian parents even moved abroad after settling their son with their daughter, being unreasonably open-minded.

"Leo, the equipment was accidentally damaged by my brother. Xiao Wu will contact you about the lost work and compensation. The shoot is postponed to tomorrow, and I'll cover all additional costs."

Bian Tang gently touches the corner of Bian Yan's injured mouth, full of heartache, not even turning her head.

Her assistant steps forward to soothe Director Xiaobian, seemingly the Xiao Wu Bian Tang mentioned.

"Ah… ah?"

Director Xiaobian clearly hasn't recovered from this dramatic reversal.

Originally, he had a good plan. Although Bian Yan only damaged the machine at the last moment, the scene was hard to control today, and it wasn't set up properly.

So even if he had to blame Bian Yan, he would put all the responsibility on him, hoping to work with Bian Tang again next time. Who knew they were as close as siblings could be?

Director Xiaobian's attempt to cozy up failed, and he offended Bian Yan, leaving with a nose full of dust, following Bian Tang's assistant.

"How did it get so messy?"

Bian Tang's eyes are full of heartache, and the staff around her sensibly hand her a wet wipe.

Bian Yan sniffs, grumbling angrily, "I'm telling you, Bian Tang, is your studio's legal team just eating and doing nothing?"

Bian Tang doesn't mind Bian Yan calling her by her full name, rather enjoying it, following his finger to look at Ming Hui, who has been avoiding eye contact from the start.

Suddenly, she finds him somewhat familiar.

Ming Hui is also dumbfounded. He was just having a bit of fun at the base, not expecting Wang Ge to spill the beans.

And today, not only did he run into Bian Tang, but the kid he fought with is her brother.

Ming Hui feels like he's done for.

Bian Tang turns to her other assistant, who glares at Ming Hui, reluctantly whispering the truth in Bian Tang's ear.

After hearing it, Bian Tang chuckles, the smile in her eyes replaced by disdain. She doesn't directly confront Ming Hui but instead jokes with Bian Yan.

"Your esports circle isn't much cleaner than the entertainment industry. Sister feels for you. Stop fighting, I'll take care of you, so you don't run into scum and get led astray."

Bian Yan knows Bian Tang is joking and retorts playfully.

"Sister, there are always people who speak without thinking, it's not about the circle."

The siblings' banter leaves Ming Hui's face alternating between green and white.

"Alright, remember to keep your phone's notification sound on high for a while." Bian Tang sighs lightly.

Ming Hui clearly doesn't get it, but Bian Yan laughs, and Pei Yun Chang delivers the final blow.

"She means you'll be receiving a lawyer's letter."

"You… you guys…"

Ming Hui is so angry he can't even form a complete sentence, his left cheek, swollen from Bian Yan's punch, still throbbing.

Wang Ge, with keen insight, sees that Bian Tang doesn't really intend to pursue the matter.

Although Ming Hui insulted her reputation first, today Bian Yan was the one who started the fight at the headquarters, with many witnesses. Bian Tang also has to consider her brother's registration.

"Get lost." Wang Ge, remembering the last bit of youth training camaraderie, urges.

Ming Hui, filled with frustration, leaves dejectedly.

Bian Tang dismisses her staff, leaving only one assistant, and leisurely sits on the sofa in the headquarters lobby.

The manager of the Sacred Domain Clash's external relations department, who has been watching the show, can't wait any longer and approaches to greet Bian Tang.

After all, he knows how rare it is for an artist of Bian Tang's national stature to turn down luxury brand endorsements for a game endorsement.

"Manager Li, can my brother and his friends register now? The kids have been waiting all morning." Bian Tang's voice is unhurried.

"Of course, of course!" Manager Li immediately signals.

Bian Tang shows great respect for Bian Yan's friends, even explaining.

"Clearing the area wasn't my intention, I hope everyone understands. After this, I'll treat everyone to a meal." Bian Tang places a hand over her heart, bowing slightly in apology.

With such words from the great beauty, everyone naturally agrees, and many onlookers at the headquarters take the opportunity to ask for autographs, which Bian Tang obliges.

"Nova, is Bian Tang really your sister?"

Lu Chang Kong, waiting for his information to be entered, whispers to Bian Yan.

Bian Yan, feeling smug, replies, "Isn't it obvious?"

Pan Shi is also excited, still recovering from the beauty attack of Bian Tang.

"Rebirth: Me and My Celebrity Sister." Lu Chang Kong clutches his chest, "Let me have such a life next time, okay, please."

Wang Ge, already registered, joins the fun, analyzing with a hand on his chin.

"I was wondering why Sister Bian Tang would suddenly endorse Sacred Domain. Turns out she was here to back you up."

Bian Yan hadn't thought of that, but Wang Ge's words make everything clear.

No wonder Bian Tang, who was filming in the mountains, suddenly took a break and dressed so beautifully to come over.

With Manager Li's help, everyone's registration process goes smoothly and is quickly completed.

Bian Yan is surrounded by questions for a long time, but Pei Yun Chang remains silent, leaving him feeling a bit empty inside.

A celebrity sister is more exciting than a bossy uncle, right…

Bian Yan silently complains in his heart, unable to resist glancing at Pei Yun Chang.

Unexpectedly, the next second, he moves.

Pei Yun Chang approaches with a look of amusement, his eyes flickering with a hint of relief that's hard to catch.

"Your sister?"

"Yes… ah."

Bian Yan doesn't know what he's up to.

"Ah~"

Pei Yun Chang responds softly, a slight smile on his lips, his gaze drifting far away, leaving his intentions a mystery.