Xue Lan sensed that this was a cruel twist of fate orchestrated by the heavens.
In Wen Yan’s live stream, Duan Wenzheng, donning the title “LGW-Reset” after the club’s affiliation, unexpectedly crossed paths with Wen Yan on a narrow trail!
Such a riveting mix of love and animosity!
Upon a swift analysis of the map, Xue Lan’s initial action upon entering the game was to open the battle list confirmation. True enough, Duan Wenzheng stood as their opponent in this match.
With excitement brewing, Xue Lan swiftly retrieved his phone, tapping into Wen Yan’s live stream with the intention of clandestinely screen recording.
In the wake of his training sessions, he delved into video editing tutorials, convinced that amidst this phase, he could undoubtedly craft a video brimming with love!!
Xue Lan reveled in his thoughts as he deftly configured his interface.
Then, with a contented demeanor — he set out to vanquish the early-stage monsters.
Wen Yan initially intended to assign the task of clearing the monsters to another assaulter on their team. So, he was taken aback when, right at the start of the game, Xue Lan seized the initiative and began clearing the monsters.
He suppressed the discontent brewing within him and led the other team members to explore the frontiers ahead.
Wen Yan surged forward when his attention carelessly drew to the live stream, now flooded with an unexpected barrage of comments.
@LanYanLanYanLanYan: Yan-ge is playing duo queue in the training room with Lanlan? I heard the sound of the keyboard just now wuwuwu, exciting!
@ForeverloveExistwind: WTF! Gasp! Exist’s account entered the live stream!!!
@LanYanmamalovesyou: Oh my God, playing together isn’t enough. He’s also staying in the livestream. My sweetheart is so cute!! Mama loves you!
@Windsqualitygirlfriend: Why are there so many CP fans now? Are they all baby’s Internet water army???
@LGWsforevergod: Wait a minute… I think I just saw another LGW on the opposite side?
@kittenmilktea: It seems like Reset? This… isn’t the first time. I’ve already imagined a one-million-word love triangle novel.
……
Wen Yan’s heart stirred.
Xue Lan was watching his livestream?
Was it the apprehension of seeming overly clingy, reminiscent of past encounters, that drove him to independently handle monster-clearing duties in this ranked match, deliberately avoiding any hint of being too attached?
As this realization settled in, Wen Yan’s tense expression softened slightly, his focus shifting to scrutinize the battle information of the opposing sniper.
With a cheerful stride, Xue Lan dashed off to clear the monsters on one side, shouldering the team’s responsibility for vision and map expansion. He left the earlier stage battlefield to the love-hate dynamic between the protagonist gong and shou. This way, if things took an unfavorable turn, Duan Wenzheng wouldn’t be able to place the blame on him!
The more he dwelled on it, the more Xue Lan basked in the sense of his unparalleled quick wit, which seemed to amplify his swiftness in clearing the monsters.
But at that precise moment, a voice filled with laughter suddenly rang in his ears —
“The child clearing the monsters over there, don’t move. If you move, gege will shoot.”
“…”
The voice resonated through both his headphones and the space beside him. The playful tone sent a tickle through Xue Lan’s ears, and an uncontrollable blush instantly painted his cheeks.
How could Xue Lan pay attention to his words? He instantly hid behind a nearby shelter.
But following that, an urgent coughing fit erupted from Zhou Kanqing, choking on something.
Xue Lan couldn’t spare a glance to see what had happened to Zhou Kanqing — because after taking cover behind a shelter, Wen Yan swiftly led his teammates over, seizing the chance to intercept the isolated Duan Wenzheng.
Now that the team battle unfolded before him, Xue Lan, initially inclined to stay out of it, found himself compelled to silently align with his few teammates, joining the effort to intercept Duan Wenzheng.
The elevated position where Duan Wenzheng had taken cover posed a mobility challenge. Since it wasn’t a proper match, Xue Lan opted not to rush ahead. Instead, he allowed Wen Yan and another assaulter teammate to take the lead in clearing the path. At the same time, he positioned himself at the rear alongside the medic with a protective shield.
Given Duan Wenzheng’s current position, the prospect of his teammates swooping in for assistance loomed even though he stood alone at the elevated point. Thus, despite the rush of several individuals charging forward, it didn’t translate into an overpowering force of four against one.
The love-hate showdown was between Wen Yan and Duan Wenzheng. Xue Lan merely wanted to immerse himself in the crowd of CP enthusiasts, basking in the splendiferous love emanating from the two protagonists.
Xue Lan held onto this perception, yet the unfolding situation diverged markedly from his anticipations.
For instance, the forces of the two parties collided at this juncture, and the four opponents astutely discerned Wen Yan’s resilience.
Consequently, they pooled their firepower, aiming to eliminate the medic in a concentrated assault in one wave.
Gunshots erupted from behind, instantly putting Xue Lan—who was at the rearmost position—on high alert. Safeguarding the medic, he sought cover within a shelter, swiftly pivoting to confront the ferocious enemies closing in from behind.
Simultaneously, those poised to breach the elevated position witnessed Duan Wenzheng, who had been lying in wait like a patient hunter, unleash his inaugural sniper shot. That one shot pierced the head of the assaulter charging alongside Wen Yan!
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