Lin Lan didn’t expect someone to ask him to do such miscellaneous work. He stood there in a daze for a while until Lu Shi opened the door, saw him still standing, and said, “What are you standing there for? Come on, let’s clean up together.”
Oh right, his current identity is a loser.
Lin Lan quickly embraced the role, “I’m coming right away.”
As he walked out of the room, he saw the tall guy who assigned him the task. He was a bit chubby, with a fierce look. He was wearing the white and blue team uniform, and the nameplate on his chest read “Wu Tianqi—DT丶tianqi.”
He was giving orders with a bad tone, “Find me a new host, can you do it faster?”
Lin Lan had seen a bit of memory about him in the mirror world. He was the starting top laner for DT, played the game quite well, and had some talent to barely make a living as a professional player. Unfortunately, he wasn’t diligent, had a proud personality, and especially liked to bully new members.
In the original world, Lin Lan didn’t remember having such a person. He probably wasn’t a player who could achieve good results. He quickly dismissed him from his mind.
Lu Shi didn’t like him either, and on the way to the storage room, he couldn’t help but complain, “This Wu Tianqi, acting like he’s a big shot after just two games. Changing equipment every day. Why isn’t Captain Xiao like him? We train with ordinary equipment just fine…”
Speaking of Xiao Shengjing, Lin Lan paid a bit of attention. While cleaning the equipment, he tried to gather information, “Does Xiao Shengjing play well?”
“Need I say more? The team relies on him.” After Lu Shi finished speaking, he looked at Lin Lan strangely, “Why are you asking about him again? Didn’t I tell you that you have no chance? You promised me in the hospital. Have you really taken it to heart?”
Lin Lan’s ears were about to develop calluses from all this, “I got it.”
He glanced outside, seeing Xiao Shengjing in training, wearing headphones, his profile serious and cautious. Among the entire team, only he managed to exude an aura even in this noisy environment, like a refreshing stream.
Just like in the original world, Xiao Shengjing had talent and worked hard. His strength was on par with Lin Lan, but he willingly bowed his head, which led him to be a subordinate to Lin Lan in the original world.
In the mirror world, Xiao Shengjing wasn’t influenced by Lin Lan’s aura, making him the one with the halo.
Independent and confident, Xiao Shengjing looked like the real deal.
Lin Lan moved the equipment over, put it down, and was about to leave when he was stopped by Wu Tianqi, who said, “What’s wrong with you? You didn’t even clean the dust?”
He subconsciously replied, “Can’t you clean it yourself?”
In an instant, everyone’s eyes fell on Lin Lan—there was surprise and astonishment. Lin Lan realized his persona was off, but it was too late.
Wu Tianqi was about to get angry when Lu Shi quickly spoke up for him, “Lin Lan hasn’t fully recovered yet. He’s been talking nonsense these days. Wu, don’t bother with him. Let me handle it…”
Lin Lan cooperatively stepped aside, with messy hair and a pale, weak jaw. Especially when he gave Wu Tianqi a direct stare, it looked uncomfortable, like some kind of dark creature was observing oddly.
Wu Tianqi never liked him; he was stupid and disobedient. He opened his mouth to scold, “Useless trash would resort to suicide.”
Lin Lan had initially planned to leave but, upon hearing him say “useless trash,” he turned around immediately, “Only useless trash would need someone else’s help to clean the dust.”
The jaws of the people around almost dropped.
Is this the timid Lin Lan?
Even Wu Tianqi was stunned by his retort, momentarily unable to find words to counter him, and his neck turned red.
Seeing that the situation couldn’t be salvaged, Lin Lan remembered his persona again and smiled, “I’ve died once; I speak bluntly. Don’t mind me.”
He left cleanly, leaving everyone a bit dazed. How could someone who was gloomy all the time look somewhat attractive when smiling?
Xiao Shengjing, training in the background, glanced at him. His pale pupils paused for a moment before he withdrew his gaze without saying anything.
Wu Tianqi, who had come to his senses, was furious. He cursed, “Where did this lunatic come from? What’s so great about committing suicide? This damn useless thing plays at suicide. Why the hell is such a waste staying in the team? Can’t we kick him out!”
Looking at the irate Wu Tianqi, his teammates dared not speak, afraid of offending him.
Don’t be fooled by his chubby appearance; he has a very small heart.
Before, there was a daring new member who offended him, and then Wu Tianqi targeted him to death. In the end, he could only terminate the contract and leave the team…
“Train well.” Xiao Shengjing spoke.
When the captain spoke, no one dared not to listen.
…
Lin Lan washed his face in the bathroom, trying to clear his mind.
Didn’t expect to run into Xiao Shengjing.
The white and blue team uniform seemed tailor-made for him. The dragon-patterned lines on it fit him perfectly, each line pleasing to the eye. He casually turned on the tap. With naturally fair skin, his good-looking features added a touch of uniqueness under the cold, distant gaze.
It was the first time Lin Lan saw Xiao Shengjing so calm and unhurried. Every frame was quietly picturesque, and he had to admit he looked quite handsome.
If he could come through, could Xiao Shengjing also come through?
Lin Lan’s mind went blank, and he tested, “Hey, dumb dog.”
Xiao Shengjing, who was washing his hands, paused. Unaffected, he calmly dried his hands, then took out his phone and typed a series of messages. After that, he turned and left.
Lin Lan raised an eyebrow.
What kind of reaction was that?
The next moment, Lin Lan found out. In the group he was in, Xiao Shengjing sent a message: Lin Lan, insulting the team captain, deduct 200 points.
Lu Shi sent him a private message: Damn, Lin Lan, how did you offend the team captain again? Didn’t I tell you not to have any thoughts about him anymore?
What thoughts did he have?
Lin Lan replied: It’s just 200 points.
Lu Shi: Damn, your basic salary is only 3000. After taking such a long break, deducting another 200, you might as well go drink the northwest wind1eating nothing. Do you still want to return my money?
Lin Lan: ????
Lin Lan: Why is my basic salary only 3000?
Lin Lan: Wait, you actually deduct money for taking a break?
Lu Shi: Otherwise, what do you think? Our boss is notoriously poor. Letting you take so many days off is just to save expenses for the team…
No wonder he always smiled with that little chubby face, saying it was okay and to take a few more days off. It turns out it was to avoid paying him a salary!
Evil, capitalists are indeed bloodsuckers!
After washing his face, Lin Lan went out and saw the boss’s chubby face again. Thinking about his remaining savings, his eyes were filled with caution.
“Xiao Lin, why aren’t you resting?”
“Boss, I feel much better.”
“I think you should rest more.”
“No, no, no, I’m much better now.” Lin Lan insisted. “I need to train and contribute to the team.”
The boss’s chubby face suddenly stopped smiling. He adjusted his glasses and said, “Okay, go find Coach Zhang.”
“Okay.”
What Lin Lan expected as training was playing training matches day and night with teammates, sleeping only five or six hours a day, the kind where you might vomit from staring at the computer screen.
He was mentally prepared for it, sat in the training seat habitually, and then saw everyone looking at him strangely. “What’s wrong?”
“Lin Lan, your seat is over there; you don’t need to participate.”
Huh? Is there such a good thing?
Lin Lan got up without hesitation and sat down, then watched them play without needing his participation.
Ah huh? Is it so easy to earn money?
Lin Lan found it a bit unbelievable.
He turned to ask the coach, “Is it okay if I just watch like this?”
The coach, also a small round-faced person, looked somewhat similar to the boss. Thinking that Lin Lan wanted to play, he advised him earnestly, “Xiao Lin, with your current skill, it’s a bit far-fetched to play. Just watch how your teammates play for now; you’ll have a chance in the future.”
Lin Lan was overjoyed.
So, you can earn money just by watching. Why didn’t they say so earlier?
He leaned back in his chair, started watching, and soon felt drowsy. He waited until they finished the match before lazily opening his eyes.
During the coach’s analysis, he suddenly called out to Lin Lan, “Xiao Lin, any thoughts on the match just now?”
Lin Lan couldn’t answer. He didn’t even watch. Seeing everyone staring at him, he casually made up, “Everyone played exceptionally well.”
Wu Tianqi sneered, “What can a substitute see…”
Lin Lan couldn’t stand this top laner more and more, so in the second round, he focused on watching the top laner’s screen.
Watching him make mistakes and act arrogantly, thinking he knew it all, Lin Lan’s disdain for him reached its peak.
Is that all?
Every time he died, Lin Lan would smile. This made Wu Tianqi furious, and they ended up losing the match. “What are you laughing at?”
Lin Lan stared at him, and beneath his messy hair, those eyes were particularly bright. “Shit.”
Wu Tianqi was momentarily stunned, then suddenly realized that he called him “shit.” Instantly, he got worked up. “You think you can do it? Then get in there!”
Lin Lan actually intended to play. Just as he stood up, he heard the cold voice of Xiao Shengjing, “The substitute should watch the support screen, not the top laner’s.”
Why bother going into the game when he could earn money by just watching? Lin Lan stood up, turned around, and obediently returned to his original seat.
Leaning back in his chair, he watched them play training matches comfortably. The first two rounds were a tie at 1:1, and the third round determined the winner, so everyone was particularly cautious.
At this moment, the weakness of the support Xiao2The Xiao here is not the same as Xiao Shengjing’s. I think the Xiao here refers to little or small Hai was exposed.
He was originally a very cautious protective support, appearing timid under immense pressure, and didn’t engage in any team fights.
Lin Lan yawned. “We’re going to lose this one.”
Coach Zhang became interested in him, wearing a big chubby face with a smiling expression. He asked Lin Lan, “Why?”
Lin Lan thought about his useless character, “We’re behind in kills.”
Only low-level players cared about kills. In professional matches, focusing only on kills was a taboo.
Coach Zhang withdrew his smile and didn’t ask any further.
This game was supposed to be a loss, but unexpectedly, Xiao Shengjing flanked from behind, kicked five enemies with one kick, and managed to turn the game around with the remaining four teammates.
His playstyle surprised Lin Lan because, in the original world, Xiao Shengjing didn’t have such a fierce style.
Lin Lan once again realized that they were completely different individuals, and his feelings toward Xiao Shengjing suddenly became subtle.
Feeling Lin Lan’s intense gaze, Xiao Shengjing turned to meet his eyes. Lin Lan politely smiled, but Xiao Shengjing frowned and looked away.
What attitude is this?
He didn’t think Lin Lan was infatuated with him, did he?
After finishing the training match, Coach Zhang waved at Lin Lan.
Lin Lan thought they were going to arrange more training for him. As he walked over, the other person patted his shoulder, and the enormous force nearly knocked him off.
“Xiao Lin, go back and rest. Your tasks for today are done.”
Lin Lan: ?!?
“Is it over already? What about tomorrow? What time is training?”
Coach Zhang checked his phone, “We have a meeting at eleven tomorrow. If you can make it, great; otherwise, it’s fine.”
Lin Lan thought he might have misheard. He confirmed again, “Are you saying I can sleep until eleven?”
“If you skip breakfast, sure.”
Lin Lan was dizzy with unexpected joy.
He couldn’t believe it, there was actually a team like this. No late-night practices, the luxury of sleeping until noon, training not too strenuous, a good boss – wasn’t this the lazy life he dreamt of?
It had unexpectedly come true!
