Sorry, Stuck Again [Esports] Chapter 36

Chapter 36

"Can you tell me what this is?"

Pei Yun Chang, wearing gloves, disdainfully picked up a smelly sock from the gap in the bed with his fingertip, and asked the two with a cold smile.

"You didn't say you were coming back to stay…"

Pan Shi scratched the back of his head awkwardly, muttering under his breath as he took the sock.

Lu Chang Kong was enjoying the show, but the next second, trouble found him too.

Because when Pei Yun Chang was making the bed, he found half a pack of unfinished crispy noodles on the bed board, which scattered everywhere as he shook the sheets.

Lu Chang Kong: …

Pei Yun Chang: cold smile.jpg

Bian Yan opened the door to this awkward scene.

Pan Shi picked up a broom to sweep the trash on the floor, sighing, "This bed hasn't been slept in for a year, and all the clutter has piled up. It definitely can't be cleaned up quickly."

Without a word, Bian Yan took off his jacket and joined in to help Pei Yun Chang move things.

Unexpectedly, Pan Shi added, "Um… didn't Ji Feng just leave? Why don't you share a room with Cloud? It'd be faster than cleaning this bed."

He straightened up, looking at Pei Yun Chang with an extremely sincere expression.

The dormitory fell into an eerie silence.

Lu Chang Kong was about to burst out laughing, leaning against the ladder with his arms crossed, watching the drama unfold with glee.

"What… what's wrong?"

Pan Shi felt he might have said something wrong and looked up to see a sharp glare from afar, "Hey Bian Yan, why are you glaring at me!"

"Pfft—"

Lu Chang Kong couldn't hold it in anymore, wrapping an arm around Pan Shi's neck and dragging him out, "It's past eleven, you must be hungry, Big Stone. Let's go have a late-night snack with your brother."

After pulling him out, Lu Chang Kong thoughtfully closed the door for Bian Yan and Pei Yun Chang, giving them a "good luck" gesture.

Bian Yan urged them with his eyes to hurry up and leave, and the dormitory quieted down again.

Pei Yun Chang hadn't brought many clothes and supplies, so there wasn't much to organize. The urgent task was to clean up this old bed.

Bian Yan brought in a basin of clean water to wipe the dust, casually asking, "When did your room's air conditioner break?"

Pei Yun Chang paused, then calmly replied, "Just a moment ago."

Bian Yan raised an eyebrow, letting out a muffled "oh."

The two worked quickly, finally tidying up to a barely livable state.

Before they could catch their breath, Pan Shi and Lu Chang Kong returned, carrying a big bag of snacks.

"You guys…"

"Shh—"

Lu Chang Kong covered Bian Yan's mouth, "Keep it down, do you know how hard it was to avoid being caught by Sister Xu Ke? Be careful not to get discovered."

Pei Yun Chang washed his hands and picked up the bag, asking, "Why did you buy so much instant noodles?"

Lu Chang Kong had a mysterious look, "This is emergency supplies. You, living in a luxurious single room, wouldn't understand~"

Pei Yun Chang pursed his lips and walked away, indifferent.

At night.

Even though the air conditioner was on, Bian Yan tossed and turned, unable to sleep, his back damp with sweat.

Maybe it was because the empty bed across suddenly had someone. Bian Yan was curled up facing the wall, but it felt like he had a third eye on the back of his head, his mind filled with Pei Yun Chang's sleeping face.

There was still a day off tomorrow, and except for the unusually quiet Pei Yun Chang, everyone else probably wasn't asleep.

From time to time, there were sounds of Lu Chang Kong chuckling while reading comics from the upper bunk, but Bian Yan's attention was entirely on the opposite side, even catching the faint rustling of fabric.

Bian Yan covered his head with the blanket, trying to count sheep to lull himself to sleep.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the upper bunk opposite, and Pan Shi sat up, looking annoyed.

"I'm hungry, I want to eat instant noodles, who wants some?"

"Me!"

Bian Yan sprang up from the bed like he found a savior!

Pan Shi found a kindred spirit, grinning widely, "Does Huang Mao want some?"

Lu Chang Kong also sat up, "You cook, I'll just have a few bites."

Bian Yan's attention was all on Pei Yun Chang, seeing that he wasn't asleep either, he walked to the door and turned on the light.

"Um… do you want some?"

Pei Yun Chang's eyes were bright, staring directly into his, not responding for a long time, making Bian Yan a bit evasive.

Bian Yan's eyes wandered, trying to find something to do, so he prepared to help Pan Shi boil water.

Unexpectedly, the person suddenly smiled, his Adam's apple gently rolling.

"Sure."

The four of them had dinner late at night, and Pan Shi, afraid of waste, only cooked two packs.

They stacked suitcases to make a makeshift table, poured boiling water over the curled noodles, and the white steam rose up, the fork stirring the seasoning packet, filling the dormitory with a fragrant aroma.

A bucket of instant noodles in the dormitory at midnight was no less than a state banquet. Even though he wasn't hungry, Bian Yan was successfully tempted by the aroma.

Pan Shi dug out a stack of disposable paper cups from a corner and distributed them to everyone, eagerly scooping a bite for himself, "Damn, this smells so good!"

Pei Yun Chang sat in the corner, a bit far from the noodle bucket, planning to wait for everyone to finish before eating. But the next second, Bian Yan's cup was handed to him.

"Here."

Bian Yan hastily withdrew his hand, coughing to cover up, the rim of the cup still warm on his fingertips. As he scooped for himself, he pretended to casually observe Pei Yun Chang's reaction.

"Hospitality."

Pei Yun Chang's face was full of mischief, enjoying Bian Yan's care with delight.

Lu Chang Kong took a few big bites before he could speak, "Why didn't I realize instant noodles were this good before? Luckily, I had the foresight."

Pan Shi, with a mouthful, mumbled, "It'd be even better with some juice."

Lu Chang Kong let out an "ah," swallowed his noodles, and turned to find something, "There is! Wait a sec."

A few seconds later, he returned with two King of Kings sausages and four cans of beer.

"Having me is your blessing."

Bian Yan skeptically picked up a can and looked at it, "This isn't juice, is it?"

"Why not?"

The crisp sound of a can opening echoed, and Lu Chang Kong thoughtfully opened them for the four, "Wheat juice, don't you know?"

The four exchanged smiles, the clinking of cans sounded, and even two five-cent sausages were savored with relish.

This simple instant noodle meal was the first team-building event for dorm 305.

Pan Shi was already hungry, and with four people sharing two packs of noodles, they didn't get much, so he cooked two more packs, and Lu Chang Kong brought out the remaining box and a half of beer.

The four drank heartily with instant noodles and spicy strips, Pan Shi drinking the fastest, getting tipsy in less than an hour, starting to reminisce.

"Pei Yun Chang…"

Pan Shi, drunk, leaned over, placing a hand on his shoulder, "I really hate nepotism, so I really couldn't stand you before. But after that training match, your big flash operation against the other five…"

"…five, I thought you were a real man." Pan Shi hiccuped, giving Pei Yun Chang a thumbs up, "Pei Ge, I salute you!"

Pei Yun Chang had downed two cans but was far from drunk, chuckling softly.

"Basic operation, don't show off."

Lu Chang Kong picked up the topic, "What are you talking about? Clearly, it was our Bian Yan who directly pressured Self after the match, wasn't that cooler? That look like he was going to eat someone, I still remember it vividly."

Bian Yan also laughed.

That was also the first time the youth training camp united against an external force. He didn't know why, but seeing Pei Yun Chang's obviously low mood after losing, he rushed up without thinking.

"After that match, I thought we were going to feud with the starting team, but who knew we'd become one unit now." Lu Chang Kong finished his can and opened another, "Lao Miao and Ji Feng are great people, even Self doesn't seem so annoying anymore."

Bian Yan nodded, his gaze sweeping over his friends, finally landing on Pei Yun Chang.

Exclusive coach, changing flight tickets, exchanging jerseys, first match headband, private live streaming…

A warm current surged in his heart.

Joining WIN seemed like a pretty good choice.

"Thank you…"

Bian Yan murmured softly.

"What?"

Pei Yun Chang's eyes were bright, accurately catching Bian Yan's voice, a faint smile on his lips, deliberately playing dumb, "I didn't hear you."

Bian Yan saw through his act but didn't want to say another dry thank you.

He changed the subject, suddenly inspired, and said with a smile.

"Play to your heart's content, I've got your back."

In that instant, Pei Yun Chang's fingers tightened around the paper cup. The expression that had been calm and composed since the afternoon showed signs of cracking, his pupils revealing a storm.

Through the steaming heat of the instant noodles, Pei Yun Chang's shocked gaze was fully captured by Bian Yan.

He knew clearly that the balance in his heart had tilted towards the side named "Pei Yun Chang."

For anyone to surpass Pei Yun Chang, they must first surpass him. Sharing a starting position, so what? As long as it's with him, it's fine.

If a genius is eventually replaced, then Pei Yun Chang must be the last one.

Play to your heart's content, I've got your back.

The four drank heavily, cans and paper cups littered the floor, the air soaked with the murky texture of alcohol, and they slept like the dead.

The next day, they were woken by Qin Yu Xuan's knocking.

"Bian Yan, Chang Kong, are you there?"

Qin Yu Xuan knocked while pressing his ear to the door, listening for any movement inside, "Anyone there?"

Pei Yun Chang had the best alcohol tolerance among the four, and his bed was closest to the door, so he was the first to wake up.

The morning sun was just right, but his eyelids felt glued shut, unable to open, his eyelashes pulling out a fine sting.

Pei Yun Chang shook his head, trying to clear his chaotic thoughts. Once he adjusted to the glaring sunlight, he noticed the mess on the floor.

Outside, Qin Yu Xuan was still calling, "Anyone there? What did you guys do last night?"

Hearing the voice, Pei Yun Chang immediately sobered up. He rushed to the opposite side, slapping Pan Shi's bed frame, then freed a hand to tug at Lu Chang Kong's pillow, forcibly waking the two.

"Stop sleeping, stop sleeping!"

Lu Chang Kong was nauseated from the shaking, and Pan Shi frowned from the noise.

After waking the two, Pei Yun Chang went to the opposite bed, gently moving Bian Yan's side-lying body.

Due to the hangover, Bian Yan's brows were furrowed uncomfortably, his breathing not as long and steady.

He pinched Bian Yan's face, softly calling, "Bian Yan? Bian Yan?"

Pan Shi, hearing the knocking, almost stepped off the bed, and Lu Chang Kong gradually woke up too.

"Damn! Quick, quick, quick!"

Pan Shi jumped in urgency, not even bothering to put on shoes, hurriedly packing beer cans into a trash bag.

Bian Yan opened his eyes to Pei Yun Chang's worried gaze, taking a few seconds to understand the current situation.

The four scurried around like cats caught stealing.

Bian Yan moved the suitcase, Pei Yun Chang made the bed, Pan Shi packed the cans, and Lu Chang Kong made up a lie about them not being dressed, temporarily sending Qin Yu Xuan away.

"Damn you, Pan Shi, watch where you're going, the noodle soup spilled on me!"

"Who the hell didn't finish this, ugh—"

"Pei Yun Chang, come help, I can't hold it anymore, ahhh!"

"Why is there still an uneaten sausage in my pocket?!"

Swollen faces, hoarse voices, hair like bird nests, and eyes clearly not fully awake.

This was how Qin Yu Xuan saw the four now, even Pei Yun Chang wasn't much better off.

Seeing him with the other three, Qin Yu Xuan thoughtfully furrowed his brows.

"Xu Ke made breakfast this morning but you guys didn't come down." Qin Yu Xuan pretended to be stern, "What did you do last night, confess honestly."

Lu Chang Kong's eyes darted around, spouting nonsense, Bian Yan looked innocent, Pan Shi was mute, and Pei Yun Chang didn't even bother to act.

Qin Yu Xuan glared at the four.

"Speak up, Shen Ge isn't here this morning."

"You should've said so earlier, Qin Ge~" Lu Chang Kong cozied up next to Qin Yu Xuan, "We didn't do much, just had a bit of wheat juice."

He pinched his pinky, proving it was really just a little.

Before Qin Yu Xuan could speak, Bian Yan quickly added, "But we didn't go out, we drank in the dorm!"

Pan Shi nodded emphatically.

Qin Yu Xuan, being a young guy himself, and with Pei Jing and Shen Chuan not around this morning, naturally didn't bother to argue with them, giving them a few words of advice before letting them go.

Lu Chang Kong and Pan Shi high-fived, celebrating their narrow escape, Bian Yan just wanted to catch up on sleep, his dazed expression amusing Pei Yun Chang to no end.

He was about to tease when his phone rang.

[Little Uncle: Did you not listen to a word of the advice I gave you yesterday?]

Pei Yun Chang glanced at the hallway monitor.

Annoyed, he turned off his phone.

"What's wrong?" Bian Yan asked, seeing his bad mood.

"Nothing, let's go back to sleep."

Pei Yun Chang nonchalantly pocketed his phone.