He had indeed watched Si Fuqingâs performances when she was a member of the Starry Star Girls.
Though he had been dragged there by a friend, he had re-watched them before coming, hoping to have something to talk about with her.
As long as she was willing to sit down and chat, heâ¦
Maybe an ordinary eSports player wasnât crucial to Oracle, but NINE the God was its cornerstone.
Through Si Fuqing, he could surely connect with Ji Yun.
Even without this reason, Yu Yao had to come.
As Xie Che said, he started to feel regret.
Perhaps he had regretted it ever since Si Fuqing removed her makeup and revealed her true face.
But over the past year, this regret had grown, consuming his heart and soul, until today it had completely swallowed him.
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Yu Yao couldnât fathom how someone he had once looked down upon now required his reverence.
Si Fuqing glanced at Yu Yao, but her mind held no memories of him.
She acknowledged him with a slight nod, âWho are you?â
Her tone was calm, neither mocking nor belittling.
But it was still unbearable for him.
ââ¦â
Around them, the noise of the celebration continued, everyone immersed in the revelry.
But Yu Yao felt as if all sound had vanished from his ears, the world silent and dead.
He mechanically lifted his head, forgetting how to speak.
The Galaxy team captain was also a bit embarrassed, âNINE the God doesnât know Young Master Yu Yao?â
âOh, Yu?â Si Fuqing nodded, âNever heard of him, donât know him. Iâm tired, leaving now.â
She placed her glass on the tray of a passing server and walked away.
Her words snapped the final string in Yu Yaoâs mind, leaving it blank.
He felt cold all over, his limbs trembling, and his heart sinking like lead.
Not recognize him?
How could she not recognize him?
They clearly knew each other!
Yu Yao stood there, his mind buzzing.
âYoung Master Yu Yao.â The Galaxy team captain, seeing his disbelief, gently reminded, âNINE the God s very busy, spanning several fields and meeting many people. Itâs normal she doesnât remember you.â
Yu Yaoâs face was pale, âNo, she shouldâ¦â
The Galaxy team captain didnât want to continue and quickly left to join the other eSports players.
âCaptain, who did you bring here?â the vice-captain asked, âWhy did NINE the God leave?â
âThe third young master of the Yu family. I thought he really knew NINE the God, so I accepted his request,â the captain said irritably, âBut it turned out he exaggerated; NINE the God doesnât know him at all.â
The vice-captain laughed, âToday someone even claimed to be NINE the God. The world is full of shameless people.â
The Galaxy team captain shook his head, âI need to apologize to NINE the God for bringing someone irrelevant to her.â
âThere were rumors that Miss Si pursued a young master from the Yu family,â a team member recalled, âLast year, it was a big rumor. I didnât believe it.â
âMiss Si is not only a top actress but also the top player in Oracle. Sheâs incredibly beautiful; why would she need to?â
Indeed, although Yu Yao was from the Yu family, with Si Fuqingâs current value, it would be the Yu family trying to win her over, not the other way around.
âYou donât know,â another team member shrugged, âSome men are so narcissistic. A girl looks at them once, and they think sheâs in love, already naming their future children. But she was just looking at the bus stop behind him.â
âIâve experienced that,â a female player agreed, âSome men are inherently masochistic. They used to ignore you, but now they canât reach you.â
âI havenât met Jiu the God, but I bet heâs a thousand times better than Yu Yao,â the earlier team member added, âJiu the God handed over all his assets. Miss Si is so talented; Jiu the God might be hiding more than we think. Heâs probably more than just a gamer.â
The conversation quickly shifted to the mysterious Jiu the God, leaving Yu Yao forgotten.
Today was a day of celebration, not to be spoiled by irrelevant people.
Outside, Xie Che approached Yu Yao as he came out, âHow did it go?â
Yu Yao stood there, dazed and lost, âShe doesnât know me.â
Xie Che was surprised, âHow could she not? Didnât you confront her, accusing her of getting surgery to look like your childhood sweetheart? She didnât remember that?â
Yu Yaoâs face turned pale at Xie Cheâs words.
He had almost forgotten he had said that.
What had he done?!
âSorry, I didnât mean it that way,â Xie Che quickly tried to make amends, âI meant she should remember you for that. If someone said that to me, Iâd remember them and make them pay.â
These words only made Yu Yaoâs face paler. He wobbled, nearly falling.
âSorry, I really donât know how to talk,â Xie Che apologized, âI just donât understand how she couldnât remember you.â
Yu Yaoâs lips trembled, unable to say a word, his eyes blank.
He had said such things, and Si Fuqing didnât remember him because he wasnât important enough to remember.
Yu Yao forced a smile, his expression bleak, âLetâs go.â
Seeing his condition, Xie Che quickly supported him, âAlright, letâs get some rest.â
**
Meanwhile.
Kinto International Airport.
Two middle-aged men waited anxiously in the terminal.
Their plan had failed, and they needed to leave immediately.
But as they were about to leave, they were stopped.
âSorry, President Ji has given orders.â The secretary smiled, âYou two cannot leave Kinto for now.â
The two men were escorted to Oracleâs Eastern Mulberry branch, surrounded by armed guards.
In the office.
Ji Yunâs expression was serious.
In front of him sat a handsome man in a wheelchair, exuding a natural aura.
This was Ji Yunâs first time meeting Yu Xiheng.
Standing before him, Ji Yun found it hard to connect this man with the gameâs invincible Jiu the God.
âMr. Yu.â Ji Yun quickly composed himself and extended his hand, âA pleasure to meet you, and thank you for your help.â
Without Yu Xiheng, it would have been difficult to keep these two men.
âHmm.â Yu Xiheng shook his hand, âHave you found out?â
âEmbarrassingly, yes,â Ji Yunâs eyes turned cold, âItâs a family issue.â
The matter also involved some members of the Ji family from the Free State.
Yu Xiheng raised an eyebrow, âOh?â
With a thud, the two men were pressed to the ground, looking disheveled.
The secretary stepped forward, âPresident Ji, Stellar Company has been shut down, and the top executives replaced. These two were in charge and the masterminds.â
âWho⦠Who are you?!â one of the men demanded, still trying to act tough, âDo you know weâve signed a contract with NightOrigin? If you destroy Stellar, youâll offend NightOrigin!â
âDo you think you can act this way in Kinto and also get away with it in the Free State?!â
Ji Yun frowned, â?â
NightOrigin was an organization in the Free State.
It wasnât particularly powerful but very wealthy.
Many families, including the Ji family, had business dealings with NightOrigin.
NightOrigin was also a major investor in the Intercontinental Research Institute, investing hundreds of billions annually.
With the Intercontinental Research Institute backing them, all forces in the Free State were wary of NightOrigin.
âExactly!â The middle-aged man, seeing Ji Yun hesitate, straightened up, âPresident Ji, youâre from the Free State and understand its power dynamics. Iâve heard your family also relies on NightOriginâs support.â
âPresident Ji, Oracle hasnât suffered any losses, and its reputation has even improved. Why push this to a life-and-death situation? Offending NightOrigin wonât be easy for you!â
Ji Yunâs face changed slightly.
Yu Xihengâs long fingers lightly tapped the table, his expression unchanged, as if nothing could shake him.
His calm demeanor only heightened the middle-aged manâs fear, his unease growing.
After a few seconds, Yu Xiheng finally looked up and said, âAnswer the phone.â
âRing, ring.â
Almost immediately, the middle-aged manâs phone rang in his pocket.
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