[Lawless wild king vs. freewheeling marksman]
In his final grand final for an international wildcard region, Xie Nian defeated his former teammates and claimed the championship.
Back home, online platforms erupted with criticism, and public opinion swept across the internet.
But the mid-laner and killing machine Belife, who had just won the FMVP award, vanished at the airport without a trace.
That same month, someone spotted Xie Nian at TGC’s team headquarters.
At the TGC team base.
The conference room was dead silent. Chi Mubai stared fixedly at the person before him.
His expression didn’t change as he watched Xie Nian smoothly discuss the contract details.
The manager smiled awkwardly, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead as he struggled to read Xie Nian’s intentions.
*
After they settled the contract, Xie Nian surprised everyone by wandering into the practice room.
Ignoring the hostile looks from his former teammates, he brazenly lured their captain outside.
The rooftop terrace at their old haunt.
Xie Nian and Chi Mubai faced each other. He watched Chi irritably light a cigarette.
“Hadn’t you quit?”
Hearing his voice, Chi Mubai didn’t even turn around. “None of your damn business.”
Xie Nian stepped forward and cornered him in the cramped space, looking down at him as he said softly, “Your health isn’t good. You should smoke less.”
Chi Mubai turned around and glared at him. “You’re my ex-boyfriend. What right do you have to meddle in my business?”
Xie Nian paused for a moment. “An ex-boyfriend is still a boyfriend. Why can’t I?”
“So what? Did you join our team just to piss me off? Get lost, and don’t let me see you.” Chi Mubai spoke with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
“I came here to win you back.” Xie Nian’s voice was earnest and sincere.
