The journey of a brother and sister from immersive gaming to professional competition.
The story focuses on their careers, with romance as a secondary thread.
“I never tried to stop you from taking the civil service exam or going to grad school. But now you're telling me you and your brother are going to play games professionally?”
Qiao Xing lies on the sofa with a tablet in hand, not even looking up. “The team application has already been approved.”
“There are countless people trying to make it as professional gamers. What happens if you don't make a name for yourselves? Will you be left with nothing?” Qiao's mother's voice thunders through the room, making the air itself seem to tremble.
“That house in the west suburbs with the courtyard? I bought it for you with the money I made in the game.”
“...” Qiao's mother immediately loses half her steam. After a moment, she tries a different tack. “How are you supposed to meet people if you spend all day playing games?”
Qiao Yang is reading the tournament schedule posted on the official website. He twists the knife. “Don't worry, Mom. Her boyfriend plays too.”
