What? They're My Ex? Even Better! [Esports]

Cui Xingxu is a popular streamer of Cyber Battle. He has been streaming for years and has countless fans thanks to his superb skills and good looks. After a hugely popular variety show announced him as a celebrity coach for its new season, even more casual viewers flocked to his stream. On screen, a strikingly handsome young man in a hoodie sat in front of his computer, his tousled short hair falling over his brows. Looking relaxed, he landed one precise headshot after another. Just as casual viewers were marveling at the streamer's stunning looks and pro-level skills, his voice proved just as cool and pleasant to listen to. "You don't even know the rules of the dungeon, so why are you acting like an expert?" "What kind of useless cookie are you? You talk a good game, but you'll be the first one to die." "You're trash. If you're scared, hide behind me. Don't expose yourself." The chat collectively screamed: [The streamer is so vicious, so scary! He has no humanity at all!] Casual viewers: But why do you all seem to be enjoying this? * On the eve of the show, Cui Xingxu was already trending for his savage insults. Fans of the various contestants worried their idols would be berated until they wanted to crawl into a hole. But then they discovered that Cui Xingxu, who feared nothing, was actually afraid of the rookie Best Actor, Jin Si?! Netizen A: [Is it just me, or does Cui Xingxu not dare to insult Jin Si...?] Netizen B: [And when Jin Si's around, the streamer barely talks. He even avoids him...] Everyone assumed the two had some kind of grudge. But when the behind-the-scenes footage aired, everyone finally realized: "That's not a feud. That's love!" What kind of enemies look at each other in perfect unison after winning the championship? What kind of enemies quietly stay by each other's side when one of them gets sick? What kind of enemies know each other's little-known habits and interests? Even Jin Si's game sense and techniques are remarkably similar to Cui Xingxu's. After the show ended, paparazzi even photographed the two entering and leaving the same apartment complex together. [You can't tell me this isn't love. I refuse to believe it!] [Those two are definitely secretly dating behind our backs!!!] [Ship them!!] Cui Xingxu: "..." "He's my ex. Have none of you ever dated? What's there to ship?" [What? They're exes? Even better! Getting back together after a breakup!!] * For three whole days after Cui Xingxu said that, his viewers didn't see him log into the stream once. When he finally went live again, they saw a number of fine, lingering red marks on his neck, just above the collar of his turtleneck... ◆ You can read this even if you don't play games or understand them. The main story is about romance. ◆ The whole novel is complete. Romance-focused and sweet! ◆ The bottom is pretty laid-back on stream. He's just really good at roasting haters and wrecking the morale of people in chat! [He's been streaming for years, after all.] ◆ Weibo: @Li Zhouzhou ◆ Everything serves the romance Theme: Love never fades