Glory [e-sports]

They’d won! L1KxUq

They didn’t lose 3:0, and they hadn’t been eliminated. There was still hope for FTW!

The advantage of playing in their home court was unquestionably obvious amidst the cheers from the crowd!

The audience beneath the stage were more excited than the players on the stage about winning this third match. There were even some who’d lost control of their emotions who were hugging and bawling together.

But the score was only 2:1, and FTW had only won one match. Every subsequent match could still be the last one, and their situation was as dangerous as ever. 6tEFBk

Everyone understood this logic, but they couldn’t hold in their emotions.

Amidst the wild screams from the audience, it was time for the players’ half time break.

After taking off their headphones, they got up one by one and walked backstage one after another.

There was a narrow corridor that led from the arena to their lounge. The lights were very bright and it wasn’t dark, but it felt very long no matter how many times they walked through it.

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It felt very long when they went up on stage, and also felt very long when they headed for their break.

There was fear that it had no end, and also fear that it had already come to the end.

In the past, Wei Xiao would crack a few jokes as they walked down this path, but today all five of them were silent and only their footsteps could be heard.

Close was at the front of the line. When he pushed open their lounge door, Wei Xiao called out to him quietly, “Captain.” 8msK7B

Lu Feng’s hand, which was holding the doorknob, visibly stiffened, “Hm?”

Wei Xiao looked at him, his gaze straightforward and sharp. “There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

Lu Feng loosened his grip on the doorknob and turned around, “Come this way.”

Wei Xiao had something to say to him, and he also had something to say to Wei Xiao. S0hGIi

The conversation between the two fell into the ears of the three little ones, and Brother Cai’s heart skipped a beat. It was only now that he noticed that something was different from usual and he immediately panicked a little––don’t let anything go wrong at a time like this!

Ning Zhehan and Yue Wenle looked towards the captain and Wei Xiao. They didn’t really know what was going on, but they could sense that the atmosphere wasn’t quite right.

Chen Feng, who was inside, called out for everyone to move into the lounge. He didn’t look at Wei Xiao and Lu Feng.

All he could do was stabilize the three little ones and believe in Wei Xiao. udgOYm

Trust that this little lunatic could help Close!

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But that was just a surface level calm. Only they themselves knew what kind of hidden rapids surged below the surface.

When facing Y1, what they needed wasn’t just normal performance or the absence of mistakes. What they needed was extraordinary levels of performance and the consciousness to take risks and fight to the death with their backs against the wall!

Only then could they hope to win the championship!

Lu Feng wasn’t trying to hide it from him. He hadn’t said anything earlier because there hadn’t been any chance to. “Qing Lei.” IUdb9O

Wei Xiao’s pupils contracted. He’d guessed it, but he couldn’t suppress the rage that surged madly to his chest when he heard the words for real. He clenched his fists and cursed softly, “F*ck!”

The biggest joke in this world was that all kinds of scumbags still had the right to be parents!

Wei Xiao suppressed his anger and asked, “What did she say?”

Lu Feng lowered his eyes and repeated Qing Lei’s words in a tone so calm that it didn’t have any ups and downs. u2SJWE

Photos. Exposure.

Destroying Wei Xiao’s career.

Homosexuality was viewed in an increasingly objective and rational light in today’s society.

It wasn’t at the point where others would shout to beat them up or kill them, and society’s attitude was no longer excessive or paranoid, but there was still a long way to go before people could let it go completely and treat it as a normal relationship. f0QeVJ

E-sports contestants were a very special group of people. They were public figures, and they also carried an ‘original sin’ that had existed since the start of their industry.

––A bunch of bad kids who lacked education, acted impulsively, and didn’t study properly.

The concept of internet addicted teenagers were used as memes, and many contestants even used this idea to poke fun at themselves.

But self-deprecation was still ridicule, and this prejudice had never faded away. zBQdcD

How had the e-sports competitive circle environment become increasingly healthy and recognized over the years?

They had relied on standardized systems and even stricter management of the contestants.

Live streaming regulations, competition regulations, pre and post game rules…

The organizers were meticulous and careful, and all the major clubs closely monitored themselves. The players were even more self-disciplined. QJ wNq

Countless people had worked together to create the thriving e-sports industry that existed today.

Not to mention same-sex relationships; even normal relationships between men and women could have a significant impact on some contestants when they were exposed.

Of course, FTW didn’t care about these commercial impacts.

All Close cared about was the abuse and insults that would be thrown at Wei Xiao. sHyX3r

Most of the e-sports audience were still men.

A gay player was an absolutely disgusting existence to them.

Being an outlier wasn’t a nice feeling. Whenever anyone mentioned Wei Xiao, the first thing that would come to mind wouldn’t be his performance, but his sexuality. This was the hardest thing for Close to tolerate.

The competition committee did not have any clear rules stating that homosexuals were not allowed to participate. jGYqwS

However, if his reputation was smeared by people who had malicious intentions and wanted stir up trouble, how was Wei Xiao, who’d just made his debut that year, supposed to bear with such challenges?

He was already at the forefront of the storm, and now he would also have to face this barrage of bullets.

Wei Xiao was only nineteen years old!

Close felt like a knife had been stabbed into his heart just thinking about it. v0G6k7

“I’m not afraid.”

Lu Feng was stunned.

Wei Xiao walked to his side and held his hand tightly. “Isn’t it just coming out of the closet? Laozi will publicly announce it to the whole world after winning the championship!”

Close looked down and saw a pair of beautiful eyes that were as bright as stars, “Little Xiao…” Glfu7z

Wei Xiao wove their fingers together, his expression firm and persistent. “I like you. I’m okay with telling everyone.”

The knife in Close’s chest seemed to give off a hint of sweetness due to these two sentences. His eyes were gentle, and his gaze locked onto the only treasure in this world that belonged solely to him:

“You just came back this year.”

They’d missed each other two years ago. Two years ago, Wei Xiao had given up on his professional career. 5kuMxv

He was back now, and he’d finally come this far. It hadn’t been easy to restart his career, and he was even about to reach the absolute pinnacle.

It had only been half a year; one season. He was on the way up and making a name for himself. How could Wei Xiao…

“Why do you think I’m playing competitively?” Wei Xiao retorted Lu Feng’s words.

For a moment, Lu Feng found it difficult to reply. UWh1Em

Wei Xiao told him the answer directly. “In order to fight alongside Close, to win the championship together with Close, and to prevent the shadow thief from standing alone in the global arena!”

There was a thud. What Lu Feng heard was the sound of his own heartbeat.

He stared at Wei Xiao in a daze, unable to say a single word.

Wei Xiao’s eyes were red and there was a sheen of dampness in his eyes, but this layer of mist made his eyes appear even brighter. His expression was firm and fearless, but his voice was so soft it made his heart a mess, “Captain, we had an agreement.” RSLTG8

We agreed to win the championship together, gain freedom together, and trust each other.

So what if it was made public?

So what if he was discriminated against and slandered?

So what if he couldn’t play competitively anymore and retired directly? odGLij

If they won three championships, then Wei Xiao would have already achieved a goal that countless people had spent their entire lives chasing.

Was a six-month professional career short?

No. Wei Xiao’s career was longer than that of the longest active professional player.

His achievements were unprecedented, and the glory he embraced was the brightest and most dazzling of all! 8jPuTz

If his career was destined to be short, then he would choose to live like the most brilliant summer flower!

Lu Feng finally found his voice back. “Okay.”

“Captain!” Wei Xiao wiped away his tears and hugged him hard, “Don’t be afraid!”

These were words that Lu Feng often spoke to him. This time, it was his turn to tell him the same thing. simL Q

Lu Feng hugged him back and took a deep breath. “Mm.”

There was nothing to be afraid of. They would deal with whatever came, and the two of them would still be there even if the sky collapsed!

This time, Lu Feng was truly able to smell the scent of freedom.

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