Chapter 208.1: It’s so-so. Just number one in the world.

Go. Back. And. Visit. It. Together?

What was there to see? Watch them make a fool of themselves?

The FTW that had been ‘abandoned just like that’ three years ago was now a place that they missed and wanted to go back to?

Proud Flower Kim didn’t need his dignity anymore?

They’d really thought it through and calculated everything thousands of times over, but they hadn’t guessed that Xie He would take the initiative to ask to come back and have a look.

As the ‘fiercest’ player in the team, Xie He wasn’t very sociable.

He would reply with his fists if he was laughed at for being short. If he was ridiculed for his lack of strength, he’d arrange for a solo match. If he had poor achievements or performed badly, he’d increase his own training by three or four times over.

He was a fierce man who would never speak if he could fight it out instead, yet he’d said such a thing to Kim Sung-hyun––he had to mull it over, mull it over in detail.

Xie He missed FTW.

Once Kim Sung-hyun understood this point, a large part of his heart grew soft.

FTW was Xie He’s first team, the place where he’d gotten his first MVP, his first group champion, his first domestic champion, and his first global championship.

When the Team of Gods fell apart, the pain he felt was no less than Close’s.

Close had the ability to recover, but Xie Hewas helpless and couldn’t even stay in China.

Kim Sung-hyun, who’d been uprooted and sent away from home, understood Xie He’s mood.

No matter how good a foreign team was, no matter how good their achievements were, getting championship after championship still wasn’t as good as being back in his home country.

The sense of sureness that came from within was what people who were wandering outside desired the most.

Kim Sung-hyun sighed.

Xie He had already returned to his prickly self. “If you don’t want to, then forget it.”

Kim Sung-hyun: “……”

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, but that he was already living there!

These words ultimately weren’t spoken out loud. After all, he was now an Old Proud Flower, and his ego was bigger than the sky.

Kim Sung-hyun pondered over it and finally came up with an excuse, “Let’s wait until the finals are over tomorrow.”

Xie He frowned.

Kim Sung-hyun explained, “It’s Close’s place after all. You’ll have to say hello to him when you go.”

Although it was deserted (full of inhabitants), it was still FTW’s private property, and they should say something if they were going for a visit.

FTW was in the midst of preparing for the finals, and it wouldn’t be good if they pestered them with this kind of thing at this time.

Xie He paused briefly.

Kim Sung-hyun was really afraid that he’d come up with another sentence: I’ll just take a look from the outside.

Fortunately, God Xie didn’t only want to look at the base from outside and wanted to go in. So, he nodded and agreed, “Okay.”

Kim Sung-hyun breathed out a sigh of relief and felt like he’d escaped a calamity.

The two of them continued chatting for a while, but soon ran out of topics.

It was obvious that Xie He had only invited Kim Sung-hyun out for one purpose––to go back to FTW and have a look.

Once this goal was achieved, God Xie didn’t want to chat anymore.

Kim Sung-hyun tested the waters. “Then, I’ll see you tomorrow?”

Xie He got up. “Okay.”

Kim Sung-hyun: “……”

Although Kim Sung-hyun didn’t want to continue forcing a conversation with him either, why was Xie He’s behavior even more obvious than his own?

He’d lost. He was unhappy.

Kim Sung-hyun went to look for Yuan Ze as soon as he went back. “Hurry up and contact someone for a place to live – we need to move out tomorrow.”

Yuan Ze was surprised. “Is Lulu so ruthless? Only letting us live here for three days?”

Or was it that Little Lunatic Wei had whispered something in his ear during their pillow talk?

Kim Sung-hyun told him about Xie He coming to visit. “If you don’t want to lose your old face, then be quick about it.”

Yuan Ze relaxed. “Just let him come. We’ll do our best as hosts.”

Kim Sung-hyun looked at him in shock. “… Where’s your face?!”

Yuan Ze wasn’t a proud flower; old dogs didn’t need any face. “What’s the point of face? There’s no room for him to live here even if he wants to come.”

FTW’s old base was just a villa. L&P, Pro, and their entourages had already filled it up. There were no vacant rooms left.

Kim Sung-hyun couldn’t answer for a moment.

Yuan Ze spoke coolly, “You move out, then. I’ll be here in any case, and I’ll ask Old Xie if he wants to stay here when he comes over.”

Kim Sung-hyun: “……”

Have him move out so that Xie He could move in?

Oh, it was better to just to piss him off.

Kim Sung-hyun calmed down. That’s right, what kind of face did he want to keep? He wasn’t going to let go of this deal, and wasn’t going to move out!

As for Xie He’s visit…

Just let him look if he wanted to!

There was no room for him even if he came for a visit!

On the eve of the national finals.

Chen Feng stopped all training as usual and told them to rest early. At the same time, he gave them some precautions to look out for.

Xiang Liu had focused all his attention on logistics for the past two days out of fear that the players wouldn’t be able to eat, drink, or sleep well, and it might affect their state for the competition.

Although it wasn’t the first time they’d reached the finals, there’d been no lessening in the amount of tension that they felt.

Even without mentioning the starters, the staff on the base were also nervous. They had that state of mind, like parents on the eve of the college entrance examination: cautious, flustered, and worried that even the smallest thing could affect the candidates.

It was impossible not to sense this atmosphere. Little Ning, who’d been in a good mood for two consecutive days, began to panic again.

Old Yue was still someone who’d gone through it all once and was extremely stable. He was even able to coax Ning Zhehan using his own godly logic.

“See this potato chip?”

“I see it!”

“Bite it into pieces, and you’ll be stable tomorrow.”

Brother Cai, who’d been listening from the side. “……” Damned if you believe that.

But some people really did believe it. Little Ning accepted the potato chip seriously, his expression solemn.

Yue Wenle encouraged him, “Bite it.”

Little Ning nodded. “Okay!”

He put the potato chip into his mouth and stared at Yue Wenle.

Old Yue’s gaze was firm.

There was a ‘crunch’ sound, and Little Ning’s eyes lit up.

Yue Wenle patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely, “Young fellow, you’re good.”

Ning Zhehan smiled with joy, and it was clear his spirits had been lifted up one hundred times over.

Brother Cai propped his cheek against his hand watched on expressionlessly: He often felt out of place amongst his teammates due to his high intelligence quotient, what should he do?

Cub Ning was happy to share this joy with others and brought a potato chip over to Bai Cai. “Brother Cai, you should give it a try too!”

Bai Cai bit the potato chip.

Ning Zhehan clenched his fists, and his expression completely qualified for a ‘you can do it’ expression pack.

‘Crunch’..….

Yue Wenle gave Brother Cai a thumbs up.

Brother Cai felt like there was no love in this world.

While the three little ones amused themselves, Wei Xiao had already gone upstairs a long time ago, looking for his boyfriend to act all lovey-dovey.

“Captain~”

“Mm.”

“I’m nervous.”

“……”

“I’m afraid.”

“……”

“I’m panicking!”

Lu Feng looked up at his bright eyes. There wasn’t the slightest bit of nerves, fear, or panic.

Of course, he also understood what Wei Xiao wanted.

Lu Feng bowed his head to give him a kiss, then looked at him. “Better?”

Wei Xiao’s cheeks were a little red, but he still took a mile after being given an inch. “I’m not that nervous anymore, but I’m still afraid.”

Lu Feng kissed him again. “What about now?”

Wei Xiao licked his lower lip. “I’m still a little anxious.”

Lu Feng continued to kiss him.

Wei Xiao’s heart was filled with sweetness. He picked up Lu Feng’s hand and pressed it over his heart. “It’s really frantic. You see, it’s pounding so fast.”

Lu Feng didn’t kiss him anymore and just bowed his head to look at him.

Wei Xiao’s heart heated under his gaze, and he leaned over to peck him on the lips. “I want that… from last night.”

Lu Feng ultimately wasn’t able to hold back. He bit at his lips and laid him out on the bed.

There was a lot of fun to be found even if they didn’t do it all the way.

The best way to release pressure was to forget everything.

And two people who were in love were really able to make each other forget everything.

When they came out of the bathroom, the two of them hugged each other on the bed. Wei Xiao nestled up against Lu Feng and said in a soft voice, “……. I want to win.”

He was no longer that happy, smiling face from before, and wasn’t joking and messing around. This was a strong desire that came from the bottom of his heart.

He wanted to win.

They had to win.

Win all the way to the end!

Lu Feng hugged him hard. “Mm.”

It was like Wei Xiao had heard a promise in his voice. He settled in and went to sleep.

Lu Feng looked down at him. Wei Xiao’s scattered strands of hair fell gently to his ears, his skin smooth and moist, but his heart was incomparably firm despite his young age.

“It’s not a problem.” He kissed him gently, printing his thin lips against his eyebrows. It was as light as a feather and as heavy as a brand.

The national final was scheduled for 6 p.m.

As one of the grandest events of the year, the scale for the finals was stunning, and the venue that could hold 30,000 people was full to the brim.

Brilliant lights, wonderful sounds, and a star-studded guest list.

The warm up shows were already enough to make the audience feel like they’d earned back the ticket price.

The two teams were already in the waiting area. Although they’d been playing competitively for an entire season, it still felt different now the finals had finally rolled around.

Regardless of whether it was make-up, their appearance on stage, or the seating, there were arrangements and regulations for all of it. The organizers remained with the teams the whole time, talking about everything in detail.

A new member joined the crunchy chip group.

Wei Xiao: “Are these potato chips so delicious?” How come even Little Ning was eating them?

Ning Zhehan quickly taught him the blessing of the potato chip god, amusing Wei Xiao. “Give me a chip.”

Little Ning handed him one, and Wei Xiao held it with his lips.

Ning Zhehan was in a panic. “Brother Xiao, you have to use your own hand to hold it in order to make that crunching sound!” He gestured with his hands.

Wei Xiao put it into his mouth: “Crunch!”

Ning Zhehan’s expression was full of admiration. “It’s super loud, badass!”

Wei Xiao was modest. “It’s so-so. Just number one in the world.”

Brother Cai, who was to the side getting his eyebrows filled in: “…………”

Fellow teammates, can we act like normal people!

xiin: Wei Xiao: Normal people? Are they crunchy like a potato chip? Crunch!