Sorry, Stuck Again [Esports] Chapter 34

Chapter 34

The next day, the WIN team landed in Guangleng City right on time, kicking off their half-month break from the competition. As soon as they got off the plane, they were stunned by Pei Yun Chang's popularity. A crowd of people holding "Arrow" banners rushed over, surrounding them tightly.

"Arrow baby, you played so well! You're the best marksman in the world!"

"Baby, this is a letter I wrote. Can you wish me a happy birthday?"

"When will Pei Da stream? I want to watch!"

"Husband, you're so handsome, I want to follow you forever!"

The fans were shouting all sorts of things, creating a chaotic scene.

Lu Chang Kong swallowed nervously and instinctively moved aside. Pan Shi looked on with a bit of envy.

"It wasn't this crazy in Bo Heng, was it?" Lao Miao's hat got knocked off in the crowd. "What's the world outside developed into?"

Pei Yun Chang, the star of the show, was surrounded by fans giving gifts and asking for autographs. He focused on protecting Bian Yan beside him, waiting for Shen Chuan to handle the situation.

Bian Yan was still dazed from the whole Pei Yun Chang CP drama, and as soon as he got off the plane, he was bumped by a male fan, stumbling several steps to the side.

"Hey, are you the assistant? Move, move, can Arrow sign for me?" The male fan's voice was loud.

Bian Yan, swaying in the crowd, got stepped on several times, and his mask was pulled off. He got pushed out of the crowd with a dark face.

Pei Yun Chang, caught in the sea of people, tried in vain to grab Bian Yan's sleeve, but his hand was hit by gift boxes, turning red. He could only stagger back, his lower back hitting the metal railing hard.

Seeing Pei Yun Chang's dark face, Shen Chuan hurriedly maintained order, fearing he might say something inappropriate to the fans.

Pei Yun Chang, surrounded by flowers and fans, couldn't get out for a long time, so he started signing autographs, his eyes constantly darting towards Bian Yan's direction.

Although 80% of the fans were there for Pei Yun Chang, some were there for the other team members. Except for Bian Yan, everyone had some fans welcoming them.

Lu Chang Kong was surrounded by a few girls who praised him for being cute and even put bunny ear clips on him. Lu Chang Kong was a bit embarrassed by the compliments but signed autographs and thanked them, looking quite happy.

The starting players, having played for a long time, naturally had their share of fans. Lao Miao was laughing, holding a banner given by fans.

Even Pan Shi, who hadn't played, had a few fans around him. Male fans were looking forward to his performance, and female fans came to tease him for his simplicity.

Pan Shi, overwhelmed by the attention, clumsily made a heart with his fingers, his face full of joy.

The noise in the distance contrasted sharply with the desolation here. Bian Yan could only squat on the side like an unwanted child, silently waiting for them to finish signing autographs.

"I told you to come earlier, now you can't even get in."

"Arrow baby, ahhh! Hurry up!"

"Why are there so many random people?"

More fans of Pei Yun Chang came running from afar, squeezing into the crowd, the leader's tone not very pleasant, cursing as they pushed through.

Bian Yan squatted on the side, fiddling with his broken mask, but couldn't tie it back, so he angrily stuffed it into his pocket.

The next second, he was knocked over by the crowd, unable to stand up as waves of people stepped on his hand repeatedly.

"Who's this squatting in the middle of the road? Move, move!"

"Hurry up, they're leaving!"

The crowd continued to surge forward, and to avoid getting trampled, Bian Yan had to curl up and retreat, finally managing to stand up.

The fans had already surrounded Pei Yun Chang, and no one noticed they had stepped on someone, nor did they care.

Pei Yun Chang, already surrounded and out of sight, naturally didn't know Bian Yan had been knocked over.

Listening to the screams around him, Bian Yan patted the dust off his clothes with a cold face, feeling a mix of bitterness and disparity.

To hell with being an assistant.

No matter how talented or well he played, he was still underage and not even allowed to show his face on the official blog.

It would be fine once he turned eighteen, once he…

Bian Yan comforted himself, suddenly realizing something, looking up at the radiant Pei Yun Chang, feeling a sense of desolation.

Even turning eighteen wouldn't help.

As long as he stayed in WIN, as long as Pei Yun Chang was there, he would never get to play.

Sometimes he really wanted to leave WIN for good. With his current skills, he could be a starter anywhere, without having to endure this humiliation.

But the image of Lu Chang Kong and Pei Yun Chang preparing for the competition together, discussing tactics, was deeply etched in his mind, reminding him of the days he practiced with Pei Yun Chang in the room.

Fighting alongside this person seemed to be what he desired most now. He was addicted to their tacit cooperation and longed to share the glory with him.

Playing anywhere was still playing, but only WIN had Pei Yun Chang.

He couldn't convince himself to leave, watching helplessly as Pei Yun Chang cooperated seamlessly with others.

It was really frustrating.

Bian Yan sadly realized this.

After the airport, everyone received gifts and flowers, filling the car, except for his empty spot.

On the way back to the base from the airport, Bian Yan kept a cold face, even when Lu Chang Kong tried to talk to him, he was indifferent.

In this situation, anyone who hinted at sharing gifts with Bian Yan was asking for trouble.

Everyone wisely kept silent.

Only Pei Yun Chang, surrounded by the most gifts, suddenly got up and impatiently went to the front row to find Shen Chuan.

In the end, it was Xu Ke who kindly called Bian Yan over, chatting and sharing some snacks with him, which slightly improved his mood.

Back at the base, Shen Chuan held a meeting for everyone.

"We have a half-month break, then we'll go to Bo Heng for the group elimination match. Take two days off to rest, then continue training."

Everyone lazily agreed and went back to their dorms.

Shen Chuan stopped Pei Yun Chang.

As Bian Yan passed by with his luggage, he accidentally overheard Shen Chuan agreeing to Pei Yun Chang's proposal.

He frowned, not understanding their cryptic conversation, but since it had nothing to do with him, he let it go.

He planned to train after dinner, but the bed was too comfortable, so he lay down a bit longer and received a message from Pei Yun Chang.

[Net Manager: Want to train together?]

Bian Yan jumped up from the bed, pouting arrogantly, intending to make him wait a bit longer, but felt he was being pretentious, so he honestly typed.

[Y: On my way]

Bian Yan got dressed and was about to leave when Lu Chang Kong stopped him with a mischievous smile.

"Where are you going, little Yan Yan~"

"Training." Bian Yan remained calm.

Lu Chang Kong clicked his tongue, waving him off with a knowing look, but as Bian Yan opened the door, he heard Lu Chang Kong shout—

"Holy shit!!!"

Pan Shi frowned, rubbing his ears, cursing, "Why are you so jumpy?"

Bian Yan couldn't help but stop.

"Pei Ge is going to stream!" Lu Chang Kong excitedly held his phone, "The official blog just announced it a minute ago!"

Pan Shi jumped up excitedly, remembering the airport scene, "First stream! And a surprise one! How many people will watch that?"

He eagerly opened Weibo.

Lu Chang Kong was definitely going to join the fun, quickly getting dressed and heading downstairs, almost bumping into the stunned Bian Yan.

"Screw training, let's watch the show."

Bian Yan subtly raised an eyebrow, suppressing a smile, and mumbled an agreement.

Downstairs, Shen Chuan was explaining the streaming precautions to Pei Yun Chang.

"This stream is to solidify your popularity and is an opportunity to interact closely with fans. It's a win-win for both the platform and us, so the focus must be on you. You can solo queue or duo with someone from our base, but you must show your face, play marksman, and avoid mentioning other teams or saying anything controversial."

Pei Yun Chang nodded absentmindedly while adjusting the equipment, having already made up his mind.

Shen Chuan thought for a moment, having said everything he could, and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something, "Oh, and don't duo with Bian Yan, he… he's still underage and can't show his face."

Hearing this last sentence, Pei Yun Chang smiled provocatively, responding nonchalantly.

Shen Chuan wasn't sure if he listened, but with less than two minutes until the stream started, there was nothing he could do but adapt.

As soon as Shen Chuan left, Bian Yan and Lu Chang Kong came down, unaware of what the two had discussed.

Pei Yun Chang thoughtfully made room beside him, nodding at Bian Yan, "Log in."

"Aren't you streaming?"

"Does that conflict?"

Bian Yan nodded appreciatively, unable to contain his excitement, and logged into the computer.

Lu Chang Kong pointed at himself, full of expectation, "Pei Ge, what about me?"

Hearing this, Pei Yun Chang paused, seriously considering it.

Bian Yan propped his head, glaring at the two. If Pei Yun Chang dared to let Lu Chang Kong log in, he'd go upstairs immediately.

"You…" Pei Yun Chang dragged out the word, Lu Chang Kong's eyes sparkling with excitement.

He patted Lu Chang Kong's shoulder, "Remember to send me two rockets, I'll reimburse you later."

Bian Yan almost burst out laughing, chiming in, "Send one for me too, I'll transfer it to you later."

Lu Chang Kong sat in the chair, huffing, knowing these two were up to no good.

But he wasn't planning to leave. Since it was Pei Yun Chang's first stream, seeing Bian Yan play support was a bonus.

Pei Yun Chang turned on the camera and logged into the game.

The viewer count skyrocketed, and the gift effects were blinding, the chat filled with comments—

—Husband, you're so handsome! Even with the camera distortion, you're still so good-looking, I'm going to faint!

—Damn WIN, what's with the surprise attack? Luckily, I checked Weibo today.

—Baby, can you play Curse Star again? I've watched the match video so many times it's worn out.

—Arrow, can you duo with Wang Ge? I want to see!

—If Arrow in the Air is real, touch your nose!

—If Long Wind Breaks the Waves is real, adjust your hat!

Not only were Pei Yun Chang's fans waiting, but many curious onlookers also joined, creating a lively atmosphere, quickly pushing the stream to the top of the popularity chart.

—Baby, are you solo queuing tonight?

A fan asked in the chat.

"Duo queue," Pei Yun Chang replied casually.

He didn't realize those two words would drive countless CP fans crazy, with the chat speculating who the duo partner was.

"Which CP is real" was about to erupt.

"Are you ready?" he turned to ask Bian Yan.

Bian Yan responded with a light "Mm," his voice heard but not seen.

—That's not my Long Kong son's voice, but it's so nice!

—So obedient, so obedient, I want all the information about this voice's owner within a minute!

Nova, ranked sixth on the ladder, being part of WIN was well-known in the professional scene, not a secret, but the official blog hadn't confirmed it, nor was he registered for the Spring Season.

So, to the fans, it was just a baseless rumor.

Bian Yan wouldn't warm up to a cold shoulder, so his game ID was just "Nova," without the WIN prefix.

Pei Yun Chang invited Bian Yan into the room and started matchmaking.

—What was that ID that flashed by, No… something?

—Don't know, who did Pei Da invite, some unknown person?

—Dude, don't you check the rankings? He's ranked eighth on the marksman ladder, and you call him unknown? Don't hurt your teeth.

—Are you saying that sweet voice is Nova's?! I can't take it, I'm in love again!

—Nova baby, when will you stream? I want to watch!

—Wait, are they duoing? Does that mean the rumor about Nova joining WIN is true??!

"Yes, we're on the same team."

The chat scrolled quickly, and Pei Yun Chang noticed that comment, admitting frankly, "He's really good, everyone should pay more attention to him."

Bian Yan was prepared to be a side character, even thinking about which support to play, but hearing that, and seeing the chat filled with speculation and admiration, he was stunned.

As soon as Pei Yun Chang finished speaking, Shen Chuan's call came through, which he promptly ignored.

With the camera on, Pei Yun Chang knew Shen Chuan wouldn't appear on screen to avoid being misled, and as for the barrage of messages, they couldn't stop anything.

[The official blog is always looking for loopholes to avoid, why are you giving him a name? You haven't even secured your position yet!]

[What good does it do you if Bian Yan gains fans?]

[After sucking your blood, he'll either go to another team as a starter or stay in WIN to squeeze you out. If you have a bad game, his fans will tear you apart!]

[We've worked hard to pave the way for you, why don't you understand?! If you don't care about my efforts, at least think about your uncle!]

Pei Yun Chang's phone kept ringing, he glanced at it, then decisively turned it off.

What the official blog couldn't give, he would. What the club couldn't do, he would.

Bian Yan should be in the spotlight, not hidden in the corner with sweet words, even if it cost him his feathers, he was willing.

Pei Yun Chang had made up his mind.

Little did he know, the more he did this, the more he pushed Bian Yan into the fire pit.

Lu Chang Kong quickly understood the intricacies and couldn't help but praise Pei Yun Chang as a real man, sending him two rockets, the effects lighting up the screen.

[WIN-Chang Kong sent Energy Rocket x2]

—Long Kong baby! I'm alive again!

—Brother streams, I send gifts, kswlkswl!

As the rocket effects ended, Pei Yun Chang and Bian Yan matched into a game, entering the BP phase.

"What do you want to play?" Bian Yan's mouse hovered over the support interface, turning to ask Pei Yun Chang.

Before he could answer, the chat erupted, spamming the same name—Curse Star.

"I can't play Curse Star well."

—Too much humblebragging, husband!

—That extreme triple kill is still my go-to video, will I ever see it again in my lifetime?

Pei Yun Chang smirked, glancing at Bian Yan beside him, his voice turning playful and ambiguous.

"My Curse Star was taught by someone else."

Luckily, there was no camera in front, or all the netizens would see Bian Yan's blushing ears.

—If I understood correctly…

—No, my DNA is moving again, these two are kind of shippable, aren't they?

—What does that mean, is Nova going to play Curse Star?

Pei Yun Chang coughed twice, finally stopping the teasing, and switched to the support interface, chuckling, "Play whatever you want, I'll support you."

—No way, this is the first stream, and you're not playing marksman? I'm leaving.

—Watch or don't, if not, get lost.

—What kind of protective writing is this!

—I get it now, husband, you started streaming tonight just to play support, right?

Bian Yan couldn't see the chat but could guess the general content, fans would definitely pressure Pei Yun Chang.

Although he wanted to play Curse Star and prove himself to the public, he refused to let Pei Yun Chang take the heat.

"No, you play marksman."

In the final five seconds of the selection phase, Pei Yun Chang put away his playful demeanor, seriously nodding at Bian Yan, his eyes full of reassurance.

"Play, trust me," he said.

Bian Yan's heart skipped a beat.

As pretentious as it was, Bian Yan would never forget this moment, the sense of security Pei Yun Chang gave him even when he himself wasn't fully fledged.

This sense of security became Bian Yan's only solace when facing cold stares and unfair treatment in the future.

BP ended.

Bian Yan locked in Curse Star, Pei Yun Chang locked in Time Wheel.

On the other side, Shen Chuan couldn't reach Pei Yun Chang, anxiously pacing.

If he had known Pei Yun Chang agreed to stream for this reason, he wouldn't have agreed!

Helpless, Shen Chuan could only call someone else…

The game entered the loading screen, the opposing mage's ID clearly read KP-Wang Ge.

—What a godly matchup moment!

—It's the end of the month, Wang Ge just finished a match and came to work, I'm dying of laughter.

Pei Yun Chang, Bian Yan, and Wang Ge all used their professional accounts, and the match was high-ranked, even the random teammates were well-known streamers in Sacred Domain Clash.

But Wang Ge's suppressive power was still there, as soon as the game started, their mage typed in the chat—

[Douyin A Chang: Pei Da, can you help me with the lane? I can't beat Wang Ge]

Pei Yun Chang ignored it, heading straight for the development lane.

The chat was filled with "hahaha," the mage awkwardly clearing the lane alone under the tower.

Meanwhile, Wang Ge's stream was lively, constantly opening the control panel, laughing heartily.

"Holy shit, Pei Yun Chang is supporting Nova, their old Shen must be exploding with anger, hahaha."

The chat's gossip radar went off, but Wang Ge didn't continue, stopping to type, a shrewd look in his eyes.

[All]

[KP-Wang Ge: No-prize guessing, how many times will the opposing marksman die to me?]

—I love Wang Ge's cheeky attitude!

—So handsome, husband!

Professional players' streams often have fans recording for later analysis videos.

As soon as Wang Ge said that, it was clipped and posted online, quickly climbing the Weibo trending list, drawing more viewers to the stream, and Pei Yun Chang's stream suddenly gained over ten thousand viewers.

—Nova's going to have a hard time this game~

—Coming from Weibo, let me see Wang Ge's solo kill tutorial!

The top two hottest men in the esports scene didn't speak, only directing traffic to Bian Yan.

Lu Chang Kong switched to Wang Ge's stream for the drama, a bit surprised, Pei Yun Chang's side was understandable, but what about Wang Ge?

Since when did he get along so well with Bian Yan?

Bian Yan, controlling Curse Star, faced off against the random marksman, completely ignoring Wang Ge's provocation.

He hid in the grass, landing a precise basic attack to steal the small monster the opposing marksman had been working on, leaving them standing in place for three seconds in frustration.

After clearing the wave, he boldly tanked damage to apply penetration, seemingly retreating, but instantly followed up with a flash under the tower, killing the opponent at the health pack!

"First blood!"

In less than a minute, the development lane erupted in first blood.

Bian Yan's seamless operation calculated the damage to perfection, strutting over the opposing marksman's corpse to take their health pack.

[Nova: Zero]

—What a zero, haha, let's see who gets slapped first!

—That half-health flash was someone's lifetime!

—Not only the small monster but also the health pack, how can he take everything?

—One's a development lane bandit, the other's a development lane robber, it's something else.

The robber took the health pack and even killed the mid-lane Red Armor, leaving nothing for the opponent.

Pei Yun Chang knew Bian Yan would tower dive this game, bringing interference early, smoothly pulling Bian Yan back, and even had time to respond to the chat.

"He's just turned seventeen this year."

"Yes, Curse Star is his main."

Bian Yan seemed to be buying items, but was actually eavesdropping on the conversation.

Seventeen is an age where you can't hide anything, and hearing Pei Yun Chang's slightly proud tone detailing him, he couldn't help but feel excited, taking deep breaths to calm his racing heart.

A few seconds later, the opposing marksman respawned, their support following, entering a new wave of laning.

Pei Yun Chang's positioning was tricky, all skills bypassing the blocking support, landing precisely on the opposing marksman, making it difficult for them.

Even with such intense operations, he had time to respond to the chat.

"I don't usually play support."

"Streaming until around ten tonight."

Bian Yan operated while listening to that person's voice, feeling at ease.

But at some point, Pei Yun Chang's voice suddenly stopped, Bian Yan hid in the grass to recall, turning to see someone with a hesitant expression, sending a questioning look.

Pei Yun Chang raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile on his face, teasingly asking, "Teacher Bian, everyone wants to know if my Curse Star was taught by you?"

Bian Yan's face turned red, not even realizing when he bumped the mouse, interrupting the recall and stepping out of the grass, getting shot by the opposing marksman, dropping to half health.

—Nova baby, why are you lagging, haha! Is WIN's internet bad? [dog head]

—Oh, oh, oh, calling him teacher and still asking that question, Pei Da, you're too good!

During their banter, Wang Ge had quietly snuck to the development lane, while their mid-laner was still clearing waves in the mid-lane.

"Enemy missing, careful bot lane!"

The mage hurriedly pinged a signal.

But it was too late, Wang Ge controlled Bian Yan from the fog of war, the opposing marksman following up with two basic attacks, quickly dropping Curse Star's health to the final execution line.

"Don't worry about that, ahhh!"

Bian Yan, caught off guard, his face still warm, fumbled with his operations, "Pei Yun Chang, I'm going to die!"

Bian Yan's panicked shout made the chat explode, Pei Yun Chang was amused, but didn't delay, immediately using Heal to rush over.

He'd rather give up the chance to solo kill the low-health marksman than let Bian Yan die, giving him room to maneuver.

"I've got you, fight freely."

His voice was confident and roguish, calculating the angle to spray Wang Ge's face with a big move, interrupting his control.

Bian Yan reacted quickly, spamming his first skill, pulling back to counterattack, Wang Ge wouldn't leave empty-handed, the two clashed.

Pei Yun Chang, playing Time Wheel, didn't have much damage but plenty of control, staying nearby to occasionally harass with skills, disrupting Wang Ge's attack rhythm.

Bian Yan, taking advantage of the control gaps, dealt full damage, making it difficult for Wang Ge.

"These two seem to share a brain."

Wang Ge, frustrated, commented, precisely throwing his last skill to finish off Curse Star, but was also taken down by Bian Yan's extreme basic attack.

—Wang Ge initiated and still got traded?

—Honestly, for the hero Curse Star, Nova is indeed more precise than Pei Da!

Both fell, leaving only the support Time Wheel and the opposing marksman and support.

Time Wheel is the best support for Curse Star because Curse Star has the highest damage early on but almost no control.

Time Wheel is the opposite, perfectly complementing each other.

But now, with the damage-dealing Bian Yan dead, the opposing marksman still alive.

In normal circumstances, with Time Wheel's meager damage, it would be impossible to achieve anything, so the best strategy would be to retreat and regroup with Bian Yan.

But Pei Yun Chang paused for just a moment, bought a dagger, and charged forward.

—No way, dude, still thinking you're a marksman? Charging in now is just feeding.

—I've seen it all, a bandit support, my eyes are opened.

—Pei Yun Chang's support, he's just a support!

The opposing marksman, not opening the control panel during operations, naturally didn't know Time Wheel had bought a dagger, which was the key to victory.

Although just a small dagger, it still hurt in the early game.

The marksman, confident in their damage, charged in with low health, getting slashed several times by Pei Yun Chang, becoming a mess.

But the opposing support wasn't a pushover, throwing all skills at Time Wheel, leaving Pei Yun Chang critically low, retreating under the tower.

The opposing marksman, clearly overconfident, flashed in, trying to predict Pei Yun Chang with a skill, but he dodged nimbly.

Pei Yun Chang countered with a basic attack, combined with tower damage, taking the marksman's head, leaving the low-health support no match.

Time Wheel successfully secured a double kill.

—Shout! Let's see who shouts now!

—Before the fight, Pei Yun Chang's support was just support; after the fight, Pei Yun Chang's support was still Pei Yun Chang!

"Nice," Bian Yan generously praised, quickly returning to the lane after respawning.

Seeing Bian Yan approaching, Pei Yun Chang sold the weapon, dutifully switching to a shield, following closely behind Bian Yan.

The chat was filled with jokes about the two—

—How are these two so cute? I can't take it.

—Oh, oh, oh, Pei Da, I still miss your slashing everything style.

The two cooperated seamlessly, pushing down the first tower on the development lane in four minutes, facing a blockade from the opposing jungle, marksman, and support.

Time Wheel provided control, Curse Star dealt damage, every shot hit, the screen filled with crits.

Bian Yan even performed an "extreme control break," making it impossible for the opponent to predict his next basic attack.

Without even dirtying their clothes, they melted the three opponents, their economy soaring to the top.

—One person dominating the development lane!!!

—So handsome, so handsome, I'm drooling over the model…

"Marksman, come take the red!"

The broadcast suddenly announced.

Pei Yun Chang immediately typed a reply—

[Thanks, jungle, you're generous!]

Bian Yan took a sip of health, delighted by the announcement, with his current economy, getting the red buff would make him nearly invincible, so he rushed to the red area.

The jungle remained silent, only retreating.

The chat was filled with laughter, Lu Chang Kong almost fell off his chair laughing.

"Pei Ge, you're too cheeky!"

Bian Yan opened the log, realizing the "Marksman, come take the red" was sent by Pei Yun Chang himself, a self-directed play.

[Random Jungle: ?]

[Random Jungle: Can someone speak for me]

[Random Jungle: When did I let you take the red?]

But Curse Star was the team's carry, leading the game, the jungle had no choice but to watch them take the red.

Wang Ge, unable to gain an advantage on the development lane, could only pick on the weak, killing the top laner four times in under ten minutes, his damage formidable.

A dragon pit team fight was imminent.

Bian Yan attacked the dragon while repositioning to avoid being cut, their mage preemptively securing vision.

Unexpectedly, Wang Ge's ultimate arrived before he did, brazenly throwing a fireball from afar, reducing their team to half health.

Bian Yan instantly broke control, pulling back, countering with a shot, forcing the opposing marksman to keep their distance, waiting for Wang Ge.

[Random Top: This damage is too high, his mage and my mage seem different]

[Random Jungle: Gods fighting, innocent bystanders]

Wang Ge got serious, refusing to believe he couldn't kill Bian Yan, opening voice chat in a random game for the first time, commanding his teammates, who eagerly followed the pro.

[KP-Wang Ge: Baby, do you think Pei Yun Chang can protect you?]

Wang Ge, commanding while teasing Bian Yan.

Despite knowing the provocation was to draw attention to Bian Yan, Pei Yun Chang's face darkened.

[WIN-Arrow: Captain Wang, be careful not to capsize in the gutter]

Wang Ge didn't continue, but his skills were honest, targeting Bian Yan, commanding his team to control the dragon.

Bian Yan remained unfazed, knowing Pei Yun Chang would provide the best position for output.

The three fought fiercely.

Wang Ge, skillfully casting, kept an eye on the dragon's health.

Bian Yan deliberately moved towards the dragon pit, Pei Yun Chang immediately understood, rushing to tank damage, getting killed by Wang Ge.

Wang Ge frowned, a sense of unease rising.

He didn't believe Pei Yun Chang would kindly offer a solo kill opportunity.

But by the time he realized, it was too late.

Bian Yan flashed in, aiming at the dragon pit with a shot!

Not only did he secure the dragon by timing the health, but he also killed the marksman and jungle trapped in the pit.

The damage calculation was terrifying!

—This is what I call taking everything, haha!

—In just two or three seconds, how did they coordinate so seamlessly, one stealing the dragon, the other distracting Wang Ge?

—kswlkswl! Pei Da's support is full of security!

Wang Ge, despite his frustration, reacted faster than his brain, using a skill to finish Bian Yan during cooldown, but he was already exhausted.

The tyrant was lost, the situation dire, Wang Ge's side lost the team fight.

In the remaining half of the game, no one could stop the fully equipped Curse Star, Bian Yan showcasing what it meant to be a main hero.

The "bandit" impression was deeply ingrained, leaving nothing in his wake.

Breaking control and countering with a triple kill were routine, even more taunting was chasing kills on the enemy high ground, recalling on their corpses.

Pei Yun Chang not only didn't stop him but joined in the antics, the two wreaking havoc on the enemy high ground.

The opponents, except Wang Ge, were miserable, effectively giving the opponents a gaming addiction intervention.

[Opposing Marksman: Your seventeen and my seventeen seem different]

[Opposing Support: I have 13,000 health, and this is the first time a Curse Star melted me in two shots]

[Opposing Jungle: My girlfriend is watching your stream, Pei Da, give me some face]

[Opposing Top: Wang Ge, stop scolding! Can scolding make us win? Can it bring me back?]

The chat was filled with laughter, related terms climbing the trending list—

In the final wave, their teammates, like the seven gourd brothers saving their grandfather, were all killed by Bian Yan, leaving only Wang Ge.

Despite his full effort, killing three opponents, he couldn't stop Bian Yan from attacking the tower.

The old man failed to guard the house.

Bian Yan recalled just before the crystal exploded, the flashy effect paired with the enemy's corpses, dramatic.

—Guys, I found a highlight… Pei Da and Wang Ge haven't faced off, and Wang Ge hasn't lost this season, so can we say Nova is the first marksman to beat Wang Ge?

—Makes sense, holy shit! From today, I'm Nova's biggest technical fan!

—Nova baby, so handsome, mom's waiting for you to grow up!

—Can you shut up? Even if Wang Ge had three heads and six arms, he couldn't carry four random teammates, what first marksman to beat him, really putting gold on your face!

—Some fans are so sour, Nova's performance this game is definitely top-tier for a professional marksman, is it so hard to admit someone played well?

—But I still want to see Pei Da play marksman! Can this Nova stop leeching?

—Hey, hey, don't bully my son for not having fans, they like it, what's it to you?

As expected, with more viewers, disputes arose, and with the massive fanbases of Pei Yun Chang and Wang Ge, plus the rising star Bian Yan, the chat predictably erupted.

The two started another game, Bian Yan immediately locking in support, the meaning clear.

Pei Yun Chang turned to look at him, but he had already turned away, his tightly pressed lips revealing his current worry.

—Nova's playing support, sob, sob, baby, mom feels for you!

—Finally, we'll see Pei Da's marksman tonight? So excited!

The chat was filled with "marksman," Pei Yun Chang couldn't have missed it, but he remained silent, locking in a jungler just before the countdown ended.

Bian Yan frowned, glancing over, Pei Yun Chang leaned back in his chair, shrugging indifferently.

Tonight, there could only be one marksman, and that was Bian Yan.

If he chose it, regardless of performance, he would inevitably be compared to Bian Yan by netizens.

Pei Yun Chang wouldn't allow such public opinion to arise.

Seeing the jungler icon light up, the chat exploded with confusion and insults.

Meanwhile—

[KP-Wang Ge sent Carousel x10]

[KP-Wang Ge sent Romantic Nebula x2]

[KP-Wang Ge sent Luxury Car x5]

Wang Ge, having ended his stream, came to Pei Yun Chang's side, the gift effects flooding the stream, cleverly blocking the furious chat.

It was hard not to suspect his timing in sending gifts.

Rumors of discord were dispelled.

[KP-Wang Ge: Ding ding, delivery, remember to reimburse me later]

Pei Yun Chang smiled knowingly, "Thanks, Captain Wang, for the candy money for the kid."

WIN base had only one underage member, no need to guess who Pei Yun Chang was referring to.

Hearing this, Bian Yan's ears turned red, almost accidentally throwing their marksman into the enemy's arms.

The stream continued until ten at night, despite Shen Chuan's pressure and the chat's demands, Pei Yun Chang didn't play marksman even once.

Instead, under his encouragement and coaxing, Bian Yan played several games, each time protected by Pei Yun Chang's support, performing exceptionally well.

The stream was recorded, and by tomorrow, his impressive plays would be clipped like Pei Yun Chang's, for fans to enjoy.

"The next stream time isn't set, thank you all for watching."

"He doesn't have Weibo yet, any news will be announced on mine."

Pei Yun Chang said his final goodbyes, Bian Yan closed the game, sitting in the chair waiting for him.

The boy's black hair, under the training room's top light, shone with a steel-blue hue, the strands hard like wolf bristles polished with sandpaper, distinct.

His profile was sharp, eyes dark as ink, yet his tone softened when mentioning Bian Yan.

Being protected felt pretty good.

Bian Yan finally relaxed his tense shoulders, a satisfied and content smile on his face.

"Let's go." Pei Yun Chang grabbed the jacket on the chair back, calling out.

Bian Yan immediately got up, turned off the lights, and followed, a "thanks" circling his lips but never spoken.

He chuckled self-deprecatingly, seemingly making up his mind, stepping forward to stop Pei Yun Chang.

"Um…"

Pei Yun Chang, amused, waited patiently for him to continue, jacket draped over his arm.

Unexpectedly, they were interrupted by Lu Chang Kong coming out of the bathroom.

He waved from afar, "Pei Ge, are you done streaming?"

Lu Chang Kong had been watching the whole time, but during the fourth game, his stomach suddenly hurt unbearably, so he went to the bathroom, staying until the stream ended.

The uninvited guest made Bian Yan fall silent, Pei Yun Chang grunted in response.

"Um… I ran into Coach Shen when I came out, he wants you to see him in his office."

Lu Chang Kong looked at Pei Yun Chang awkwardly.

"Damn, is it…" Bian Yan's face changed, unconsciously clenching his fists, "I'll go for you!"

He said, ready to leave.

Pei Yun Chang held his shoulder, casually saying, "Hey, hey, he called me, not you, go back to the dorm, don't worry."

"But!"

"No buts." Pei Yun Chang put on his team jacket, his voice light, "Remember to call Wang Ge back, he told me quietly earlier."

Bian Yan, both aggrieved and worried, stood his ground, staring at him.

Pei Yun Chang finally straightened his expression, saying something reassuring, "It's fine, he can't do anything to me."

Lu Chang Kong nodded, also persuading, and Bian Yan reluctantly left.

Back in the dorm, Bian Yan immediately called Wang Ge, starting with a thank you, leaving the other side confused.

"That's more like it~" Wang Ge's voice was clear, "Don't learn from that rogue Pei Yun Chang, always uncomfortable if he doesn't retort."

"You seem to know him well."

"He's WIN's direct heir, not someone us youth trainees can compare to." Wang Ge's tone suddenly changed, "But Shen Chuan is really petty, why make things difficult for a minor."

Bian Yan remained silent.

"People outside always compare him to our smart old Ye, every time I see those posts, I get angry." Wang Ge rolled his eyes, "Luckily, old Ye let me rest today, otherwise I wouldn't have seen Pei Yun Chang's sickeningly sweet antics, it was hilarious, hahaha…"

Wang Ge rambled on, but Bian Yan sensed something off.

"Wang Ge, today wasn't just your idea, was it?"

"Tsk…" Wang Ge realized he slipped, "Are you a fox?"

Bian Yan chuckled, "I'm all ears."

"Yes, it was our old Ye's idea."

Wang Ge admitted frankly, "He also asked if you're interested in visiting our youth training camp for a few days? Just as an assistant coach, to give those kids some insight."

Bian Yan was a bit surprised, asking, "To KP?"

"Yes, a sincere invitation."

Wang Ge's tone was upbeat.