Esports world champion, debuted as the center of a talent show

When Vax and Lin Shi left after the third round of performances, they were still photographed.

At that moment, Vax walked silently alongside Lin Shi, preparing to cross a long corridor back to the underground parking lot.

Lin Shi kept his head down replying to messages the whole way, his brows furrowed the entire time.

"What's wrong?" Vax glanced at Lin Shi's unpleasant expression and had a vague feeling that it was related to the team.

Lin Shi, engrossed in typing, glanced at him briefly before replying perfunctorily, "It's nothing serious. The substitute fell in the shower tonight, and we need to find a player from the league to fill in for him for one game."

Upon hearing this, Vax's expression went completely blank: "Huh??"

Isn't this a big deal?

He immediately took out his phone and entered the RXG internal group that he hadn't checked all night, and sure enough, he found that it had already exploded with discussion.

The substitute sent a crying emoji in the group chat to reassure the worried and frustrated person: "It's okay, one more game of rest should be enough."

Vax looked at the rapidly scrolling chat page in the group and felt deeply worried about RXG's recent fortunes.

"Brother Lin, how about we find a temple to pray?" He nudged Lin Shi beside him sadly.

Lin Shi glanced at him speechlessly, but his tone was quite honest: "That makes sense."

"If ZPL hadn't stipulated that there was only one chance per season to temporarily promote a youth training player to the first team, we wouldn't be in such a passive position," Lin Shi sighed, his brows furrowed with worry.

Vax's eyes darted around, and he casually asked, "Oh, by the way, will they give us a holiday after the Jiang family's three public performances?"

Lin Shi sighed again: "I know what you mean, but it won't work. Let your brother Jiang rest in peace."

Just then, a startled exclamation came from beside me: "Vax??"

Vax froze when his name was called out, instinctively stopping and looking in the direction of the voice.

It would have been better not to look, because once you did, it only confirmed his identity.

The few people scattered along the corridor who heard the name all stopped in their tracks and looked at the two of them.

Now, almost everyone present recognized RXG's players and manager.

"What the heck? Vax and Lin Shi? What are they doing here?"

"You've come to see Jiang Zhiyu?"

"That makes sense, but isn't there a competition in a couple of days? Do you still have time to come watch a performance?"

"Don't worry about whether they practice or not, you can't win anyway."

The incessant chatter in his ears didn't affect Vax's mood, but when he caught a glimpse of several people raising their phones and snapping photos of the two of them, his expression immediately changed.

He pulled down the brim of his hat, hurriedly grabbed Lin Shi's arm, and whispered, "Hurry up, Brother Lin."

As a result, the hashtag #Vax and Lin Shi appeared at the River's third public performance, seemingly giving up completely# immediately climbed to the top of all the headlines.

RXG fans, who were happily watching their idol R's singing, dancing, and rapping, were suddenly dumbfounded.

[We think it's a win-win situation, but who gave you permission to watch?]

[Hey bro, remember there's a match the day after tomorrow? Did you come to see your R-bro just to try your luck and get a feel for the game?]

[The first person to receive countless negative comments because of a chance encounter.]

[You guys can build the dynasty your brother R created, but when he comes back and finds the team getting wrecked for the entire season, haha.]

Before the fans could calm down, RXG's latest announcement dealt them another blow.

@RXG Esports Club:

Our player Foru suffered a fall in the base bathroom. After examination and evaluation by the medical team, Foru needs to rest and will be unable to play in the next game.

The club has arranged for him to receive professional treatment and rehabilitation. Further updates will be provided in a timely manner. Thank you for your concern and understanding.

【No? Are you kidding me?】

[Has the bathroom been bewitched? Or have you guys just messed with the bathroom too?]

【No, then who will fill in?】

[We can't expect your Brother Jiang to suddenly appear out of "Shining Project" to clean up your mess, can we?]

[The substitute should get some rest; it's a relief for him. Let someone else take the fall.]

Unlike his fans who were so angry they laughed, Vax sat anxiously on the way back, repeatedly swiping his phone to unlock it, then staring blankly at the home screen.

While gripping the steering wheel, Lin Shi glanced at him during a break at the traffic light and casually asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Vax couldn't help but open Jiang Zhiyu's chat window and then exit, slowly replying, "Will Jiang see this...?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You're overthinking it. Where would he get a cell phone? He's just a living caveman."

"Huh...?" Vax looked at Lin Shi hesitantly for a few moments, then nodded with some doubt.

The caveman himself really knew nothing. He happily played a few rounds of the single-player version of Snake before deciding to pack up and rest.

Outside the bathroom, a boy with a towel draped over his arm looked up at the high-hanging moon with a melancholy expression.

Jiang Zhiyu hesitated for a moment, but decided to take a shower first, leaving Yao to feel sad for someone.

Who would have thought that when Jiang Zhiyu came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, Yao Wei was still in the same position, his back view practically screaming "I'm sad".

"What's wrong with you?" Jiang Zhiyu walked to Yao Wei's side and looked up at the moon as well.

The bright moon hanging high in the night sky was slightly rounder. As Jiang Zhiyu looked at it, he suddenly realized: that day was almost here.

When Yao Wei turned around and saw that it was Jiang Zhiyu, his eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again.

He spoke softly, "Brother Jiang, tell me, how should one learn to face parting?"

He didn't notice that when he asked the question, the person next to him stiffened almost imperceptibly.

Yao continued, "Tomorrow, many more people will leave. After we part ways here, how many more chances will we have to meet again..."

Most of the people who participate in talent shows will gradually fade from public view and not get any work if they don't debut.

This also means that after this talent show ends, a large number of people whose lives will never cross paths again will never have the chance to meet again.

The dormitory building, which used to be so lively that there were queues for showers, gradually became deserted. Countless people came and went, but in the end, no trace was left.

Leaning against the window, Yao Wei lowered her eyes, looking sadly at Jiang Zhiyu, and asked again, "Brother Jiang, how do you think we should learn to face so many things we'll never see again?"

Jiang Zhiyu didn't know either.

He couldn't learn the subject and was deeply engrossed in it.

Faced with this question that he had no idea how to answer, he avoided Yao Wei's gaze and chose to remain silent.

Yao Wei didn't really want a standard answer. He stared at the moon for a while longer, then suddenly his gloomy mood vanished, and he looked at Jiang Zhiyu with bright eyes: "By the way, Brother Jiang! Isn't your birthday coming up soon?"

"Mm." Jiang Zhiyu nodded.

"I've prepared a gift for you! Get ready for my big surprise!"

Yao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and happily said goodbye, her back view radiating joy.