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The reason why Fujita Rika took the initiative to challenge the Chinese team was really to challenge the Chinese teamâs prestige. As a result, their masters were wiped out and the Japanese team was embarrassed.
Captain Satoâs face was as dark as a pot. This time they sent all their great gods while thinking the Chinese team would send a few newcomers. If they could win this friendly match, it would give the players some confidence. The result was that they were beaten 9:2. It was too far-fetched to be explained as just the map advantage.
Sato Takashi was thinking about how to spin this when Fujita Rika took the initiative to break the awkward atmosphere. She looked back at Sato Takashi and said, âCaptain, many of the Chinese members participating in the World Competition canât be found in the world rankings, indicating that they deliberately hid their strength.â
âThatâs right.â There was immediate agreement. âThe archer Tenday and the elf summoner Old Cat have never been heard of before and we were too careless.â
Fujita Rika nodded. âAccording to my investigation, the elf summoner called Old Cat is an old player who debuted in the first season of the Chinese Miracle League. He has been unknown for a few years because he ran to another game to play.â
âHe ran to another game?â Sato was a bit surprised. âNo wonder why Iâve never heard of himâ¦â
There were also players who changed games on the Japanese side but they normally werenât great players. Therefore, Fujita Rika initially thought that Li Cangyu was at a normal level and changed games when he didnât succeed. Now it seemed that things werenât as simple as she imagined.
Everyone was silent for a moment before Sato Takashi said seriously, âTodayâs game against the Chinese team, I hope that everyone can keep it a secret and not mention it to anyone.â
Being beaten 9:2 was too shameful to say and the Chinese team was assigned to Group B while the Japanese team was in Group A. Exposing the Chinese teamâs strength wasnât good for the Japanese team. The World Competition was highly competitive. Since the Chinese team was a dark horse, they would definitely destroy the teams of other countries. Sato Takashi was happy to see it.
âEverybody, get ready for the next match.â Vice-Captain Fujita Rika changed the topic. âOur next match is against the US team. They are the team with the highest chance of winning the World Competition. We must be careful when dealing with them!â
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At this time, Bai Xuan was having a dream. He was in the game and all his teammates had residual blood. He needed to explode his hand speed and brush up everyoneâs blood as quickly as possible.
Bai Xuan felt a bit anxious. He took Xie Shurongâs hand as the keyboard and pressed hard, his mouth saying, âBig Healing.â
ââ¦â Xie Shurong gently grasped the slender fingers and sent him a funny look. He whispered in Bai Xuanâs ears, âYou are a competent milk dad. Are you still adding blood to people in your dream?â
Bai Xuanâs fingers were caught and the keyboard in his dream seemed broken. He couldnât press it and couldnât help frowning.
Xie Shurong raised the fingers to his lips and gently kissed them. Bai Xuan felt itchy and doubtfully opened his eyes. He saw Xie Shurong holding his hand and smiling at him.
Bai Xuanâs face became hot and he wanted to pull his hand back, but it was held tighter by Xie Shurong.
âThese hands are so beautiful.â Xie Shurong kissed the fingertips before stretching out his tongue to lick them. He looked at Bai Xuan with a burning gaze. âThe blood-adding technique of your hands is incredible. I always feel that as long as you are present, I wonât die no matter how many enemies there are.â
His fingers were wet with a young manâs saliva and Bai Xuanâs face was red. He pulled his hand back and wiped it, quietly asking, âWhat time is it?â As he spoke, he sat up, grabbed his phone from the bedside table and looked at the time. Then he turned back with surprise, âWhy didnât you wake me at 3 oâclock?â
Xie Shurong asked him, âIs your stomach better?â
Bai Xuan slept for a while and his stomach wasnât as uncomfortable as it was at noon. However, the food still wasnât fully digested and felt like a cold stone in his stomach.
Still, there was the next matchâ¦
Xie Shurong seemed to read his thoughts and held Bai Xuanâs shoulder. âDonât worry, I asked Cat God for a break. Cat God said that if you arenât comfortable, you can rest and not play in the next match.â
âButâ¦â
âDonât be strong.â Xie Shurong interrupted him. âThere are still many matches to follow. It isnât a big deal to take a break. Liu Xiang can play if you arenât there. It is enough to only have a healer in the team economic battle.â
Bai Xuan still wanted to argue but was interrupted by the other person again. âBesides, if you are in a bad state during the game then you wonât be able to keep up with the rhythm and it will affect your teammates. It is better to raise your spirits before playing the game, donât you think?â
Bai Xuan didnât expect this guyâs mouth to be so slick. His words really made senseâ¦
Bai Xuan had to lose the battle. âOkay. My stomach is still uncomfortable. Once I am completely fine, I will tell Old Cat to send me to play. Liu Xiangâs blood adding technique isnât worse than mine. There should be no problem.â
Xie Shurong sighed with relief and kissed Bai Xuanâs forehead. âLetâs have a good rest.â
Bai Xuan helplessly couldnât move during the kiss. He was held in Ah Shuâs arms and felt particularly warm. It was probably because Bai Xuanâs body temperature was high and the whole bed was warm, making people not want to get out at all. Bai Xuan closed his eyes and kept leaning on him.
There was a pounding heartbeat coming from the chest. Under the strong muscles, the young heart was pounding fiercely. It jumped so fast that it almost broke the eardrums.
Bai Xuan didnât want to listen to it. He couldnât help turning his head and saying, âYour heart is beating so fastâ¦â
Xie Shurong smiled very brightly. âI am holding you, my heartbeat will naturally become faster.â
Bai Xuan was embarrassed by his bluntness and wanted to turn his head. However, his jaw was raised and a gentle kiss imprinted on Bai Xuanâs lips.
Xie Shurong finished the kiss and asked seriously, âIs your heart beating faster?â
Bai Xuan, ââ¦â
He wanted to kick this guy out of bed! Even so, his heartbeat really did become faster after he was kissedâ¦
He looked up and saw Xie Shurongâs bright eyes starting softly. They were clearly filled with a desire for an answer. Bai Xuanâs heart softened and he said with a red face, âDonât make trouble. I will lie down for a while.â
Then he took the initiative to lie down on Xie Shurongâs chest.
The excited Xie Shurong immediately reached out and hugged him. His right hand was on Bai Xuanâs chest, as if trying to test the other personâs heartbeat. âYour heartbeat is faster, right? Are you tempted by me? Hey, it is really faster!â
Bai Xuan slapped his hand away. âShut up, youâre noisy.â
Xie Shurong immediately closed his mouth. He saw Bai Xuanâs red face and his mouth rose uncontrollably.
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The two people lay together while listening to each otherâs heartbeats. Suddenly, the sound of the doorbell ringing was heard. Xie Shurong got out of bed and opened the door with a dark face. He unexpectedly saw Li Cangyu and Ling Xuefeng standing next to each other while Tan Shitian and Cheng Wei were behind them.
âIs Xiao Bai okay?â Li Cangyu had a straightforward personality and he directly bypassed Xie Shurong to enter the room.
Bai Xuan was busy tidying his clothes. He had just slept in Xie Shurongâs arms and his clothes became a mess. Moreover, Xie Shurong had lifted up his pyjamas while trying to feel Bai Xuanâs heartbeat.
This awkward look was seen by everyone entering the room.
Bai Xuan wanted to grab Xie Shurong and remove him!
Tan Shitian coughed and smartly dragged away the curious Cheng Wei. Ling Xuefeng glanced at Xie Shurong while frowning slightly.
However, Li Cangyu had thick nerves and didnât seem to notice anything strange. He walked over and sat next to Bai Xuan, placing a hand on Bai Xuanâs forehead. âYour face is so red. Do you have a fever?â
Bai Xuan gave an embarrassed smile. âNo, my stomach isnât very comfortable.â
Li Cangyu was very clear about the physical condition of his old partner. He had given Bai Xuan some Chinese medicine half a year before and Bai Xuanâs stomach problem wasnât as serious as it was in the beginning. Still, a stomach illness wasnât something that could be healed in a day or two. This time, he went aboard and ate things he wasnât accustomed to. Li Cangyu thought this and had Bai Xuan lie down, placing the quilt over him. His voice was also very gentle. âSince your stomach isnât comfortable, you should keep resting. I wonât send you in the next game.â
Bai Xuan smiled. âYes. I will improve my spirits and be on standby for the next match.â
Li Cangyu gently patted his shoulder. âThere are many players in the national team and there is always an appropriate lineup. Donât feel too much pressure and rest peacefully.â
Cheng Wei saw this scene from where he was standing beside the door and couldnât help saying, âCat God and Vice-Captain Baiâs feelings are really good!â
At these words, Ling Xuefeng and Xie Shurongâs cold eyes shot towards him at the same time. Cheng Wei made a confused expression while Tan Shitian reluctantly pulled him away. âLetâs go to the training room first. We canât help here!â
Although Ling Xuefeng knew that Li Cangyu and Bai Xuan were partners for many years and their relationship was good, he couldnât help feeling unhappy when he saw this scene. Xie Shurong naturally wasnât happy. The vinegar smell in the air almost drowned the two people.
Li Cangyu and Bai Xuan didnât detect this at all as they kept speaking on the bed.
âIs the lineup for Spain set?â Bai Xuan asked.
âIt isnât decided yet.â
Bai Xuan was a bit surprised. âDidnât you decide at the 3 oâclock meeting?â
Li Cangyu smiled. âIt was originally planned but the Japanese team suddenly came to the door to provoke us. We had a friendly game against the Japanese team and the meeting was delayed. I was worried and came to see you first.â
âIt was like this.â Bai Xuan touched his chin and mused, âI remember that the Japanese team has the pretty good Fujita Rika? What was the outcome of the friendly game?â
Li Cangyu smiled slightly. âIt was death racing mode and the score was 9:2. The Japanese team was wiped out by us.â
The stunned Bai Xuan quickly understood. âDid you go out personally?â
Li Cangyu quietly replied, âYes.â
Bai Xuan couldnât help laughing. âNo wonder. I guess that they probably have a psychological shadow.â
After seeing that the two people hadnât finished talking, Ling Xuefeng couldnât help walking to the bed and stared at Bai Xuan. âYour body isnât comfortable and you should rest. We will go back to the meeting.â He wanted to drag Li Cangyu away.
Xie Shurong also followed Ling Xuefengâs cue with a smile. âI will take care of Vice-Captain Bai. You go ahead.â
Li Cangyu stood up and shook Bai Xuanâs hand. âHave a good rest.â
Then he turned and walked away with Ling Xuefeng.
Bai Xuan relaxed. He always felt that while Cat God was present, a certain someoneâs eyes were staring a hole in him.