Did The Captain Catch Up With The Coach Today [Esports] Chapter 43
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Wei Xiao wanted to go out and buy some snacks, but because it was raining, he didn’t ask Wen Shi Yu to go with him. Instead, he asked, “Do you want me to bring you anything?”
“What kind of snack do you need to go out for?” Wen Shi Yu asked, confused.
Although his sister’s establishment was an internet cafe, it also ran a small convenience store to meet the diverse needs of customers, offering all kinds of snacks and drinks.
“I suddenly want a roasted chicken leg,” Wei Xiao said.
“Oh, we definitely don’t have that here,” Wen Shi Yu thought to himself. Wei Xiao really was a carnivore.
“Do you want me to bring you anything?” Wei Xiao asked again.
“Then bring me a bowl of grass jelly dessert. I’ll eat it for dinner.”
“Can that fill you up?”
“If not, I have bread.”
“What time are you sleeping tonight? If you’re staying up late, you should eat something more filling. How about I go a little further and buy a roasted duck? We can share it.”
Wen Shi Yu considered it. “That works too.”
And so, Wei Xiao’s roasted chicken leg was gone, and Wen Shi Yu’s grass jelly dessert was gone. The two of them ended up with a whole sliced roasted duck and two portions of flatbread.
Wen Shi Yu didn’t want Wei Xiao eating that in the training room, so he led him to another room, which he called his private cinema.
This room had a built-in, ultra-large screen TV, offering an extreme viewing experience.
The TV could be connected to a computer. Wen Shi Yu found an animated movie on his laptop and played it on the large screen.
“Tsk—you really know how to live it up, don’t you?” Wei Xiao was flattered, realizing that this place was an extension of Wen Shi Yu’s personal space and he wouldn’t easily bring others here. Otherwise, reviewing matches here would be incredibly satisfying.
That was indeed the case.
Normally, only Wen Shi Yu and his sister, Wen Ban Xia, came here. Their parents used to come too, but…
Forget it, he wouldn’t dwell on the past.
They ate roasted duck and watched the movie, but Wen Shi Yu’s mind wasn’t entirely focused on either activity.
He tentatively asked Wei Xiao, “What are your parents like?”
“Are you asking about their profession or their personality?”
“Personality.”
“In terms of personality, my mom is more lively, and my dad is relatively quieter. They both have strong opinions, but they respect me and don’t forcefully interfere with my decisions.”
“That’s pretty good.”
“What about your parents?”
“My dad was very gentle and listened to my mom, but my mom was a bit silly; she couldn’t manage many things without my dad.” Wen Shi Yu spoke in a very gentle tone. “They’ve gone to another world together, looking out for each other. That’s good.”
Wei Xiao paused, realizing that Wen Shi Yu’s parents had passed away. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say, only managing, “My condolences.”
“It’s alright. I still have my sister. She’s my biological sister and treats me very well. Do you have any siblings?”
“No, my parents probably don’t plan on having a second child, but you never know.”
“Do your parents support you playing E-sports?”
“They do.”
“You don’t have a family business you need to inherit?”
Wen Shi Yu swore this was meant as a joke and he wasn’t trying to pry.
However, Wei Xiao thought seriously for a long time before replying, “No rush. Inheriting it at 30 is still early enough.”
Wen Shi Yu: “…”
You actually have a family business to inherit?
Wen Shi Yu didn’t press further about what kind of business it was. He knew continuing to ask would be crossing a line.
He mainly wanted to know about the personalities of Wei Xiao’s parents. He wondered… how they would view two men dating.
—Yes, he wanted to date Wei Xiao.
Wen Shi Yu genuinely disliked socializing and dealing with people, but that didn’t mean he was passive in everything. He was always proactive when it came to achieving his goals.
For example, creating FHM, or signing Wei Xiao to the team.
He could sense that Wei Xiao had feelings for him, and he could even tell that this affection wasn’t just a fan’s admiration for an idol.
Over the past month, he had been feeling it, accepting it, and evaluating it.
Now, he felt he could be more proactive.
He wanted to know more about Wei Xiao and spend more time alone with him.
Although he didn’t know what the future held, and he wouldn’t break the ice until they won the championship.
But even if it was just about improving the relationship between a coach and a player, there was no harm in that.
The key point was, he didn’t dislike it.
And, he wanted it.
“It won’t rain tomorrow. Where do you want to go?” Wen Shi Yu asked proactively.
“How about we go see a movie?” Wei Xiao suggested tentatively. “There’s a cinema nearby, and I have a membership there. Buying two tickets at once is cheaper, so…”
“You’re paying?”
“Yes, I’m paying.”
“Why me?” Wen Shi Yu asked with interest.
Wei Xiao’s mind quickly flashed through several reasons: “Because I don’t know anyone else’s schedule,” “Because you’re my idol,” “Because you’re my servant now,” “Because you treated me to a movie today.” He dismissed them all, finally choosing this answer:
“Because I thought you might like it.”
“What movie?” Wen Shi Yu was intrigued.
“Well… I just thought you might like watching movies,” Wei Xiao wasn’t actually sure if Wen Shi Yu liked that kind of movie, so he avoided a direct answer.
Wen Shi Yu understood and smiled. “Indeed, watching movies is the only outdoor activity I don’t mind participating in.”
Wei Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.
Both of them understood without needing to say it—the focus wasn’t the type of movie, or watching the movie itself, but the person they were watching the movie with.
So, the following afternoon, Wen Shi Yu and Wei Xiao both “disappeared,” only returning after dinner.
With Wen Shi Yu absent from the club, the training room door was locked, forcing Qin Jin Yao and Zhou Miao Miao, whose gaming urges had kicked in, to use the computers downstairs.
Wen Ban Xia opened a double room for them, brought them a plate of fruit, and chatted with them for a bit.
Wen Ban Xia: “I’m relieved to hear you guys are getting along well. Shi Yu doesn’t have high emotional intelligence and isn’t great at handling interpersonal relationships. He might overlook your feelings, but he has a good heart and is emotionally stable. He rarely gets angry, and even when he does, he just bottles it up; he rarely yells at people.”
Zhou Miao Miao: “Brother Wen has a great temper! We all really like Brother Wen!”
Qin Jin Yao: “Yeah, that’s right.”
Wen Ban Xia: “That’s good. Did he go out with Wei Xiao today?”
Zhou Miao Miao: “Huh? With Team Captain Wei?”
Qin Jin Yao: “We didn’t see Team Captain Wei today either. I don’t know if they went out together, though.”
“How is Shi Yu getting along with your captain?” Wen Ban Xia asked curiously.
“Very well, actually. No, I should say they couldn’t be getting along better!” Zhou Miao Miao replied. “Team Captain Wei is the first one in the training room every day and the last one to leave. He spends the most time alone with Brother Wen.”
Qin Jin Yao: “They always sit together for meals.”
Zhou Miao Miao: “Exactly! They always sit together for meals, and Brother Wen even secretly gives Team Captain Wei special treatment!”
Qin Jin Yao: “He means individual game guidance.”
“Oh, I see.” Wen Ban Xia listened with great interest.
Wen Shi Yu hadn’t actually confessed his sexual orientation to her, but because Wen Shi Yu was so good-looking, he had been popular with girls since childhood, yet he always maintained a safe distance from them. Wen Ban Xia had probed him more than once and suspected he liked men.
The first time Wen Ban Xia met Wei Xiao, she immediately took a liking to the boy because his lively personality complemented Wen Shi Yu perfectly.
Given Wen Shi Yu’s nature, she couldn’t imagine him actively pursuing someone; the other party would have to be more proactive.
The only question was Wei Xiao’s sexual orientation. It would be great if they were mutually attracted, but she worried about one person flirting casually and the other taking it seriously.
However, this wasn’t something she, as an older sister, should interfere with. She could only hope the lovers would eventually be together.
…
Around 7 PM, Wen Shi Yu and Wei Xiao returned to the club.
Both were dressed casually but smartly, showing they had put thought into their appearance before going out.
Wen Ban Xia watched from behind the counter with an auntie smile. “Oh, you’re back? Did you have dinner?”
Wen Shi Yu responded with a simple “Mm,” not wanting to talk much.
Wei Xiao, however, responded openly, “Yep, I treated Brother Wen to a movie, and Brother Wen treated me to dinner!”
“You two are really enjoying yourselves, aren’t you?” Wen Ban Xia laughed. “Take me with you next time?”
Wen Shi Yu gave a slight “Eh,” looking a little troubled. Wei Xiao responded with a smile, “Sure! When we win the championship, I’ll treat all the internet cafe staff to a movie! My treat!”
“Your treat?” Wen Shi Yu raised an eyebrow. “That generous?”
Wei Xiao: “Shouldn’t we celebrate properly after winning the championship? Plus, don’t we get prize money?”
Wen Shi Yu: “The prize money isn’t just yours. You still need to treat your parents to dinner, right?”
Wei Xiao: “I’ll treat everyone, everyone! If I can’t afford it, I’ll borrow money from you!”
Wen Shi Yu: “…That’s, not impossible.”
“Hahaha, let’s win the championship first. I can’t stand you two; your dreams are getting bigger and bigger.” Wen Ban Xia placed two bottles of drinks on the counter. “Want one?”
“Thank you, Sister!” Wei Xiao took a bottle without hesitation.
Wen Shi Yu looked at the large heart printed on the drink bottle: “…”
He glared at his sister, then silently picked up his drink and walked away.
The glared-at Wen Ban Xia shrugged—If you feel guilty, don’t blame me.
Training resumed the next day, and everyone went to bed early that night.
As Wen Shi Yu lay in bed, he felt like he had forgotten something. What was it? He couldn’t remember until he fell asleep.
He woke up the next morning: “Shoot—I messed up.”
—He forgot to tell the rest of the team, besides Wei Xiao, about the scrimmage with MID!
He kept thinking he had already mentioned it, so he didn’t worry about it.
He had mentioned it, but only to Wei Xiao!
As a result, the FHM members only found out that afternoon that they would be facing a top-eight team in a few hours.
Zhou Miao Miao: “Holy cow! That’s so sudden! When was this scheduled?”
Wei Xiao: “It’s just MID, not WI. Don’t be scared, just go in headfirst and fight!”
Qin Jin Yao: “Isn’t MID’s MID very strong?”
Lu Qing Yang: “Phoenix? Strong player, but also has a fiery temper. He has a lot of fans and haters.”
Tang Li: “Captain doesn’t seem surprised. Did you know we were playing MID already?”
Wei Xiao: “Ah…”
Wen Shi Yu cleared his throat. “It was scheduled the day before yesterday. He happened to be there when I made the arrangement, so I told him, and then I forgot to tell the rest of you.”
Wei Xiao: “My bad, my bad. I forgot to pass on the message.”
“Let’s train first. I’ll analyze the team for you later,” Wen Shi Yu said. He then looked at the information on his laptop, feeling speechless.
MID’s encyclopedia entry actually had five bold words written on it: All members are Yu Shen fans.
Who added that? That’s ridiculous.
Wait… could it be true?