RED Chapter 98

Moreover, the situation was even more disheartening when compared to others.

The classmates followed each other on Weibo, and when others posted photos, Chi Feiran would also repost them. In today’s world, online popularity was crucial, and since they all aimed to walk this path in the future, he didn’t mind giving his peers a boost; it was just a small gesture.

Xia Wen, already concerned about this issue, paid extra attention and soon noticed that the comments under other classmates’ Weibo posts were quite harmonious.

Some of the classmates were actually internet celebrities. Ding Jie and Xiang Fei already had many followers on Weibo, not as many as Xia Wen, who was already a celebrity, but they were considered major influencers. The comments under their posts were full of joy, with many of Chi Feiran’s fans even actively engaging in friendly banter with the other fans. This was in stark contrast to the comments under Xia Wen’s posts.

Xia Wen could understand the reactions of his overly protective fans. Many had been following him since childhood and felt a maternal instinct to shield him from any perceived injustice or harmful influences. Last time, they had caused a fuss over his ranking in a competition, standing up for him.

However, this excessive protectiveness felt stifling to Xia Wen.

If Chi Feiran weren’t such a kind person who didn’t take their comments to heart, Xia Wen couldn’t imagine how he’d navigate the next four years of university alongside him.

Xiang Fei and the others were also checking their Weibo, treating it like a significant event. But while everyone else seemed cheerful, Xia Wen grew increasingly despondent as he scrolled.

Chi Feiran didn’t need to ask to know that their fans were likely clashing again, or at the very least, Xia Wen’s fans were causing trouble once more.

This situation seemed unavoidable; no matter what they did, there would always be people talking. If they didn’t interact, many would assume they had a conflict, and if they did, fans would fight.

So, it was best not to dwell on it.

Seeing everyone absorbed in their phones, Chi Feiran took the lead, saying, “Let’s hurry up and take our showers and wash our clothes; otherwise, it’ll be a hassle if we leave it for tomorrow.”

This reminder brought the rest of the dormitory back to reality, and they hurriedly headed off to shower.

The training base had relatively good conditions; although the showers were communal, there were individual stalls, and the dormitories had air conditioning, sparing them from total discomfort.

While showering in his stall, Chi Feiran overheard Xiang Fei saying, “Tomorrow is Qixi Festival!”

Ding Jie responded from somewhere, “What does Qixi have to do with single dogs!”

Xiang Fei shouted back, “Aren’t you doing any fan service?”

Chi Feiran didn’t catch Ding Jie’s reply; he was too preoccupied with the thought that this was his first couple’s holiday since getting together with Rong Jin, and they wouldn’t be spending it together…

He had prepared a gift, but just a gift felt insufficient to make up for the fact that they wouldn’t be together on the holiday.

Lost in thought, Chi Feiran didn’t hear Xia Wen calling him until he snapped back to reality, replying, “What?”

Bashan chimed in, “We asked if you want to play mobile games with us!”

Chi Feiran said, “Sure, but I don’t play often.”

Although mobile games were convenient, he preferred games with a more immersive experience, similar to Rong Jin, so he hadn’t played many mobile games.

Xia Wen asked about a particular game and Chi Feiran’s rank in it, suggesting that if Chi Feiran played, they could form a five-man team.

Chi Feiran mentioned his rank, which was quite low, just slightly above a beginner.

Bashan, who was skilled at the game, got excited upon hearing Chi Feiran’s rank, eagerly saying, “Brother Chi, we’ll help you rank up!”

The others joined in, “Yeah! Brother Chi, we’ll help you rank up!”

Boys naturally showered quickly, and eager to start gaming, they hurried even more. They tackled their laundry like they were in a race, finishing up quickly.

Chi Feiran, being less familiar with the tasks, was the slowest. Unable to wait any longer, the others helped him wash his camouflage uniform, rushing him back to the dormitory to start gaming.

Seeing their enthusiastic energy, Chi Feiran wondered if these were the same guys who had been exhausted after training.

But he decided to go along with it.

In the first game, his friends, determined to carry a novice player, treated themselves like Chi Feiran’s heroes, boasting, “Brother Chi, watch us get you to Diamond rank tonight!”

Chi Feiran didn’t know how difficult reaching Diamond rank was but nodded, “Alright.”

His calm reaction was too subdued for Bashan, who said, “Brother Chi, show some excitement!”

Chi Feiran: “…”

Xia Wen and the other three burst into laughter, urging to start the game. With Bashan, the highest-ranked, leading, Chi Feiran followed his commands.

Thirty minutes later.

Everyone except Chi Feiran felt deceived. This was considered playing occasionally?!

Then what did their playing count as? Face-rolling on their phones?!

Xia Wen lamented, “Brother Chi, did you really have to… go undercover and act like a novice to deceive us!”

Ba Shan, heartbroken at losing his chance to show off and carry his big brother in the game, gazed at Chi Feiran with a look full of accusation.

Ding Jie was still staring at the game stats, unable to reconcile the results with his expectations. This wasn’t what he had imagined!

Xiang Fei shouted, “Brother Chi! Carry us to victory!”

Chi Feiran, who had just claimed the MVP title and scored a pentakill, said, “I really don’t play that much.”

But this statement only made him sound more pretentious, like a student who claims they didn’t study but still aces the exam.

The guys couldn’t let it slide and demanded that Chi Feiran carry them to the top ranks, cheering and yelling.

Chi Feiran, however, was playing absentmindedly, his thoughts drifting back to Qixi Festival. Even as he lay in bed, messaging Rong Jin, he couldn’t come up with any bright ideas.

But during the next day’s shooting training, inspiration struck him!

After the training session, Chi Feiran approached their instructor to discuss his idea.

Instructor Zhang listened, smiled, and motioned for him to spar again, “Want to practice some more?”

Having trained for several days, Instructor Zhang knew that Chi Feiran had been holding back. Though he too hadn’t gone all out, he was curious about just how much Chi Feiran was capable of, considering his young age.

Chi Feiran understood that he needed to win to get the instructor’s approval, so he nodded decisively, handed his jacket to the eagerly waiting Xia Wen, and got ready.

The other students, now familiar with the drill, eagerly gathered around to watch the sparring match.

This time, Chi Feiran was focused and determined, his expression serious and his moves precise, unlike his usual demeanor.

Ba Shan, watching Chi Feiran, who looked slender but was pushing the instructor back step by step, felt like he was witnessing something surreal. He had thought it was impressive that Chi Feiran could hold his own, but now he was clearly dominating the fight!

Xia Wen exclaimed, “I feel like joining Brother Chi’s fan club!”

Just look at those cool, impressive moves! So stylish and awesome!

Instructor Zhang, being pushed back, couldn’t help but feel astonished. He had known Chi Feiran was holding back, but now, facing the full force of his abilities, he realized he had still underestimated the young man!

As Instructor Zhang began to take the sparring more seriously, thinking he could force Chi Feiran back, he found himself facing an even stronger onslaught. The seemingly soft and gentle young man had turned into a fierce beast, seizing the right moments to attack.

Dodging a powerful kick from Chi Feiran, Instructor Zhang broke into a sweat, not from fear but from regret. This kid was truly remarkable!

The spectators cheered, longing for a 360-degree replay of the action.

But Instructor Zhang suddenly stopped, seemingly losing his fighting spirit, and signaled for a halt. Chi Feiran, sensing the change, also ceased his attacks.

Instructor Zhang waved his hand, “Alright, I agree.”

Chi Feiran beamed with joy but didn’t reveal what he had discussed with the instructor. He dashed off, his speed astonishing everyone.

Xia Wen had wanted to call out to him but was too slow. Seeing Chi Feiran’s speed, he realized he didn’t have the courage to chase him.

Chi Feiran soon returned with his phone in hand, collected more training bullets from Instructor Zhang, and headed back to the shooting range, where a new target was set up.

Everyone was even more curious now, wondering what he was up to.

Then, in front of their astonished eyes, Chi Feiran fired about ten shots in quick succession.

Afterward, he rushed over to take a photo.

Ba Shan, with his sharp eyes, remarked, “I think his aim was off this time.”

The others felt the same but were curious to see what he was doing, so they crowded around.

After taking the photo, Chi Feiran sent it to Rong Jin.

On Qixi Festival, Rong Jin received a photo from his boyfriend…

A target with bullet holes forming a heart shape!!!

Rong Jin: “…”

Military training, and even Qixi Festival, couldn’t be more hardcore!