Don't Force Us Into a Ship [Esports]

When Shi Nai returned to China, Jian Yi had already risen to legendary status. He came back to Esports intending to knock Jian Yi off his pedestal, but unexpectedly got caught up with him and was forcefully shipped with him by everyone.

Shi Nai is tired of saying, "Stop forcing us into a couple," but it doesn't help. One gesture or one line from Jian Yi is enough to make the fans squeal over them.

Shi Nai laughs in anger: Even breaking up counts as being a couple? I hope all of you get shipped with everyone.

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After the group stage, the host announces that the winning team should shake hands with the losing team.

Jian Yi: Give me a hug.

Shi Nai: Are you deaf?

Jian Yi: Then let's shake hands.

Shi Nai: My hand hurts!

Jian Yi: I'll rub it for you.

Shi Nai: You dare?!

The venue erupts like someone just kicked over a chicken coop. Aaaah! He grabbed his hand! His face is red!! How can we not ship them?!

Shi Nai fires back: Ship your sister. Even picking up trash doesn't mean you have to be this shameless.

The fans protest: God Jian said you two are opponents by day and share a bed by night, with the Jian-Shi fighter jet sweeping all before it!

Furious, Shi Nai charges into Jian Yi's room. "Share a bed? Jian-Shi? Great, tonight I'll take you down!"

Jian Yi chuckles and takes off his jacket to cover the livestream camera. "Not me. Them."

Shi Nai yanks out the power cord. "You did that on purpose. You're messing with me on livestream?"

Jian Yi smiles. "Not at all. You're the one who wants to mess with me."

The fans left in the dark are helpless. "You're framing us and then cutting the lights? Stop teasing us! We'll pay extra!"

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Later, one day, fans happen to find Shi Nai's livestream open outside of its usual hours, and hear a voice coming from his phone

"...Teacher Jian, take a bite."

"Where should I bite?"

Fans: ??? They're at it again?!

The face-slapping turned out to be my own doing. Shi Nai, the shou X the double-standard, secretly flirtatious Jian Yi, the gong

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Synopsis for "I Went into My Rival's Room by Mistake, and He Blackmailed Me [Esports]":

TOP is recruiting as usual. In the list of new recruits, captain Bai Xi points to the first name, [Aix], and says, "Let's take him. I'll train him myself."

The next day, his sworn rival stands before him, having become his trainee under the name Aix.

Bai Xi hesitates for a few seconds. "...You came to the wrong room."

His rival gives him a roguish smile. "You're the one who got into the wrong bed."

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Bai Xi never expected to wake up in Chu Xu's bed. A year has passed, and Chu Xu has chased him all the way here, gone from opposing him to blackmailing him, and changed from a CEO into a professional player.

"Bai Xi, you have to take responsibility for me."

"Why?"

"You're not going to walk away after pulling up your pants, are you?"

"You're a CEO. Can't you afford a little tip?"

"I can't! I'm bankrupt!"

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Chu Xu says he went bankrupt and wants to play Esports seriously, then pays back Bai Xi's five-million tip with an extra twenty yuan.

Bai Xi: ???

Not long afterward, fans see livestream footage of top player Bai Xi mercilessly beating his trainee Aix. Aix is exhausted in both body and spirit, but still smiles and says, "There's no shame in getting beaten by the person you like."

Fans: Are you confessing?

Chu Xu only smiles.

Later, fans dig up the truth: Chu Xu and Bai Xi were schoolmates. Chu Xu skipped three grades to sit beside Bai Xi, and even came into Esports with his family fortune behind him. When TOP was in trouble, CEO Chu spent a fortune to save it. A god among men! They all tag Bai Xi: Your trainee likes you.

Bai Xi wants to say that's impossible, then suddenly spots the glaring issue. "Wait, wasn't he bankrupt?"

Fans: ??? No, he's a league sponsor.

Everyone thinks Chu Xu lied and their love story is over. Then the TGA begins, the venue's security cameras malfunction, and the big screen suddenly switches to the players' lounge

Chu Xu has Bai Xi pinned to the sofa, his eyes gleaming as he gently rubs the corner of Bai Xi's mouth with one hand. With a faintly teasing smile, he says, "Want to kiss your husband before you go onstage?"

Bai Xi smiles softly and hooks an arm around the man's neck. "Where should I kiss? Your Adam's apple... or your lips?"

Fans:?! Holy crap! What a twist!

★ A cool, flirtatious top player shou X a pure-hearted, roguish CEO gong

★ Younger gong, three years younger than the shou

Synopsis for the next novel, "Pregnant and Can't Play Esports?":

Jing Se is PNC's youngest all-star champion, with countless devoted career fans. In four years as a pro, he's never had a blemish on his record, except for rumors that he keeps falling in love and neglecting his career.

Then the haters discover he's visiting an obstetrics clinic and rejoice. The news spreads quickly.

Jing Se denies it on livestream: I don't have, ugh!

The next second, Jing Se says, "I wasn't trying to hide it from you. I really am pregnant~_~!"

His career fans cry: Can you still play Esports when you're pregnant? QAQ

The haters gleefully start threads:

#Jing Se Can't Play This Year's PNC#

#He'll Retire and Go Home to Have the Baby#

#Little God Jing Is Finished#

The trending topics only last a few days before Jing Se, dressed in a loose baseball jacket and rubbing his slightly rounded belly, takes his place in PNC's starting lineup.

His career fans rise up: My God Jing is the best!

The referee stops Jing Se. "How many months?"

Jing Se: Three, ugh, months.

Referee: Find a substitute.

Jing Se: What? Say that again? Being pregnant means you can't, ugh, play Esports?, ugh.

Referee: ...

The tournament committee can't withstand the joint protest from Jing Se's fans and approves his request to compete in PNC.

After vomiting his way through the tournament, Jing Se wins the monthly championship.

The team and his career fans celebrate, but suddenly someone reports Jing Se, saying he can't compete because playing while pregnant affects fairness for everyone.

Jing Se: Damn it. Looks like I have to use my secret weapon.

An hour later, Lu Nan, founder of the Esports League, appears at the grand finals.

He walks over to Jing Se, first giving him an indulgent smile, then kissing his lips, and finally rubbing his belly. Without saying a word, he silences every voice raised against Jing Se.

#Little God Jing Is Dating# and #The Man Jing Se Has Been Hiding Is Big Shot Lu# shoot to the top of the trending list.

Jing Se: Honey, they say I'm dating someone.

Lu Nan: Nonsense. We're married.

Jing Se: Honey, they say I'm pregnant.

Lu Nan: Idiots. You're still my baby.

Jing Se: Big Shot Lu, look. There are two lines.

Lu Nan: ...When will your husband show up?

Jing Se: ?

Lu Nan sighs, eyes deep with concern. "Now that the baby's having a baby, I feel insecure."

★ A cool, cocky little champion shou, both sweet and salty X an imposing, jealous big-shot gong

★ Older gong, eight years older than the shou

Theme: Esports players fight for their dreams, Esports spirits are crowned with honor, and young Esports players charge fearlessly ahead.