In Lin Meng's opinion, life after school started was not much different from before school started. She still skipped classes to go to the internet cafe to play games. Except for eating and sleeping, she spent all her time on the game, alone.
The advantage of completely separating the online world from reality is that all the frustration and discomfort can be left in the brief reality, while the part occupied by the internet is not affected, and life is very calm, as calm as an ancient well.
The Friday political class required attendance, and Guo Bo got the news in advance, snitched to Lin Meng, and secured a favorable position for her at the back of the classroom.
Lin Meng, entering through the back door after the class bell had rung, saw Guo Bo waving at her from the back corner at a glance.
"My choice of position is impeccable, right, Meng General?" Guo Bo took off his earphones, looked smugly at Lin Meng, and winked.
Lin Meng ignored his self-praise, sat down, and nodded in agreement, then lay down on the table with closed eyes.
Feeling a bit aggrieved for not receiving his praise, Guo Bo pouted, put on his earphones, and started watching game live streams on his own.
The political class lasted for three periods, and neither of the two breaks in between could wake Lin Meng up. When the classroom was almost empty after the three classes were over, Guo Bo used his elbow to nudge her several times, struggling to pull her back from the dreamland.
"Meng Bro, there's something wrong with you recently," Guo Bo said, looking at her sickly face. "What time did you sleep last night?"
"I didn’t... I played three full games," Lin Meng replied hoarsely.
"Damn," Guo Bo was shocked. "Tell me the truth, is there something unsatisfactory in your life recently? Are you thinking of ending it?" After a pause, he whispered, "Are you heartbroken?"
"To hell with you," Lin Meng languidly slouched in her chair, took out a ticket from her pocket, and slapped it on the table. "Go get me a bottle of water, I'm dying of thirst."
Guo Bo, eager to please, fetched two bottles of energy drinks and, as he saw Lin Meng about to fall asleep again, quickly unscrewed the cap and shoved it into her hand, waiting on her like an old servant. "Meng General, wake up, are you going to sleep tonight?"
"Not sleeping, I’ll continue playing in the evening..."
"I need to talk to you about something!" Seeing how intently she was dozing off, Guo Bo grew anxious, grabbed Lin Meng's shoulder and shook it vigorously. "Don't die, Meng General, wake up, wake up."
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Lin Meng sometimes felt like Guo Bo was indeed her own son.
The roast chicken and the cold milk; her "son" peeled off fresh blanched garlic, placed them on a small plate, and pushed it to Lin Meng, looking obsequious, "Meng General, have some."
Lin Meng didn't hold back either, tore off a chicken leg to eat, the chicken skin was crispy and fragrant, while the meat was tender and juicy. She picked a clove of garlic to chew, the dry and spicy taste shot straight to the top of her head, waking her up completely.
"Thank you, Boss Guo," Lin Meng finally spoke with some vigor. "Do you need something?"
"Well, look at the way you're talking. Can't I invite Meng General to dinner unless I have something to discuss?" Guo Bo rubbed his hands happily. "Are you free the day after tomorrow?"
"I should be."
"We at Hengbo are organizing a large-scale e-sports variety show and we need a volunteer to help out at the venue. If you come to help, I'll treat you to a meal."
Lin Meng: "Don't you have enough funds to recruit volunteers?"
"Don't mention it." Guo Bo slapped his thigh, feeling distressed, and said, "My dad has already spent a seven-figure sum to secure this event. It's been two months, and we've prepared Plan A, B, C, and D, but somehow forgot about this. The live broadcast is the day after tomorrow, and now is there even time to interview volunteers?"
"It's hard to find a four-legged ___ , let alone a two-legged volunteer," Lin Meng mused with a chicken bone in her mouth. "Just call someone from the street. Those who are hardworking and resilient should take priority."
"It's not as simple as serving tea and water." Guo Bo said, "At the very least, they should be knowledgeable about the industry. It would be embarrassing if they don't know anything about e-sports when asked later."
"Then go call someone from the BOD forum."
"Don't underestimate it. The guests we invited are from the Eternal team!"
Lin Meng's eyes flashed, "So what?"
"They are a championship team. Anyone we pick will be an internet celebrity. There's Mo Shen, not to mention the male god among male gods, Xing Shen, A Lu, Pan Da. They all have a huge fan base. Even Lao Mai has a bunch of technical fans. What if we recruit a brainless fan? When they arrive, they don't do anything and just call the players 'brother, can I!'? Please, it's a live broadcast on-site!"
Lin Meng chuckled, "Then prepare a chicken coop in advance."
Guo Bo frowned, "Miss Lin, stop making sarcastic remarks. My child is begging you!"
Rolling her eyes, Lin Meng said, "Are you really that confident in me?"
Guo Bo flattered, "Of course, Miss Lin, you're so worldly-wise and resourceful!"
Looking at him for two seconds, Lin Meng suddenly remembered that she hadn't told Guo Bo about her past. It's normal for this young man to be enthusiastic.
She subconsciously wanted to refuse, but then she thought, what reason did she have to refuse?
Scared?
Nonsense, Lin Meng has never been afraid of anyone.
"He's the team leader of Team E who owes me an apology. I didn't do anything wrong. If we need to avoid anyone, it should be him avoiding me," she muttered to herself. "What a coward, Lin Xiaomeng."
Although Lin Meng said such things, she still felt a little uneasy in her heart. After considering it, she suggested to Guo Bo to bring another helper.
Guo Bo fully trusted her and agreed immediately.
After the last contest, Xu Dandan practically put Lin Meng on a pedestal. She would brag about her being an amazing queen, and the fact that Lin Meng disappeared without leaving behind her phone number made her an elusive idol. Xu Dandan was despondent.
When Lin Meng finally found her, Xu Dandan could hardly believe her eyes.
At the entrance of the classroom, Xu Dandan took a deep breath and was about to call out when Lin Meng held up a finger and motioned for her to be quiet.
"Don't call out, I need to talk to you," Lin Meng said. "It's good news."
In the E team's base, Pan Da stood in front of the mirror, struggling to tuck in the hem of his new team uniform, but couldn't cover his belly.
"Hey, Deer Brat, did we wear the wrong team uniforms?" He fidgeted and asked, "Is this supposed to be your size? Try your uniform on for me?"
Lu Deer was in the process of taking off his uniform. As a young man going through puberty, he was still slender, and his thin figure could almost reveal his ribs. The uniform hung loose on him, and he replied cautiously, "My uniform fits perfectly. I definitely didn't grab the wrong one."
"Nonsense, I can see that yours is too big. Let's swap."
"I'm not changing! Don't force me! Don't rip it!"
The two of them rolled into a ball on the sofa, causing Lao Mai to watch in pain. He rushed over to pull them apart, "I measured your sizes a month ago. Pan Da, you've gained twenty pounds. Stop struggling."
"Nonsense! Just twenty pounds! Twenty pounds and you're acting like this!"
Pan Da hugged Lu Deer and wailed, "I was counting on the new team uniforms to look cool! What are we going to do for the live broadcast tomorrow? My female fans will be so disappointed! I won't eat anymore!"
Xiao Xingheng sat to the side, laughing out loud. After a while, he looked up and glanced at the second floor at Zhongxiang and Yumo.
The atmosphere upstairs and downstairs seemed like two different worlds.
"Starts at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, first is the personal interviews, including the fan Q&A section, then the friendly match against the Saint Laurent team. It's perfect for showcasing our new member, Dragon," Zhongxiang said. "Silence, see if there's anything to adjust in this schedule."
Yumo, who had gotten angry last time, though everyone knew that it was nothing personal, but just a temporary outburst, still felt deeply uneasy. He was extremely careful with whatever he did, and he handed the schedule to Zhongxiang for review. Yumo flipped through it and asked, "Where's Dragon?"
"He said his flight is tonight," Zhongxiang said.
"Tonight?" Yumo's gaze rose. "What do you mean he's not even in the city now?"
"Yes... he said the flights were full, and he could only get tonight's."
Clap!
Yumo slammed the schedule on the armrest and said in a deep voice, "Then how is he going to play tomorrow? Without researching tactics? Impromptu performance? Is he that confident in himself?"
Zhongxiang was embarrassed, "This... but the Saint Laurent team is easy to beat. We shouldn't be afraid, right?"
Yumo looked at him, didn't answer, and turned to lean on the railing and let out a breath.
The pressure dropped, and Zhongxiang was at a loss again. He looked to Xiao Xingheng upstairs for help, "Star God!"
"After changing the team captain, the style of the entire team has changed. Overall, they have improved," Xiao Xingheng said. "We shouldn't be too aggressive. Playing conservatively should be fine. Let Dragon study the previous match tapes of the Saint Laurent team on the plane."
With Xiao Xingheng making peace, Yumo's face softened slightly, and Zhongxiang hastily said, "I'll remind him, make sure he's well prepared. He absolutely cannot take it easy."
"I only hope that he arrives at the venue on time tomorrow," Yumo cast a deep look at him. "Otherwise, it will be a live stream accident."
Lin Meng made the suggestion to bring Xu Dandan along, and the two of them arrived a day early at the downtown branch of Hengbo Cybercafe to help with the preparations according to Guo Bo's arrangements.
Compared to the day of the scheduled match, the decoration of the storefront was completely different. The brand-new crystal wall filled with a sense of technology, the floor resembling waves at the bottom of the water, the changing LED patterns step by step, and the red and blue electronic beams complementing each other, clearly projecting the BOD and the logos of the two teams on the walls, making it particularly dazzling.
It's worthy of the seven-figure design.
"Ah ah ah ah!" Xu Dan cried out as she embraced the huge emblem of the Eternal team protruding from the wall, "Sister, help me take a picture, help me take a picture!"
Lin Meng took a picture for her and warned her not to spread it to the public. Then, the two of them began to help the store manager post posters and check the procedures.
They were busy the whole day, and the store manager gave them matching badges and volunteer uniforms, then treated them to a sumptuous late-night snack, reminding them not to be late.
On the way back, Xu Dan was still immersed in the excitement of meeting her idol, hopping and jumping like a bird wanting to reach the sky.
"This is great! Tomorrow I can see Team E, it's like a dream! I must put on makeup tomorrow before coming!" Xu Dan said, "Sister, I really love you! Thank you, thank you!"
Lin Meng was not comfortable with such enthusiastic expressions of affection. She turned her face away and said softly, "Makeup? Really?"
"Of course! I'm going to see my little deer cub tomorrow!" Xu Dan danced, "I can't let him think I'm an old lady older than him by a year!"
"Are you older than him?"
"I started school late, sister, I should be about the same age as you," Xu Dan lamented, "Ah, I can't act cute like a little girl with him, I'm a fan older than him, sigh."
"You actually like Lu?" Lin Meng pursed her lips.
"Yeah, Lu was so amazing when he played Vanguard, don't you think it's a great contrast?” Xu Dan gesticulated, "The little young boy is actually a choleric young man."
No matter what, Lin Meng couldn't put these few words together, her mouth twitched.
"Who is your favorite?" Xu Dan asked.
"I..."
"Don't say you're a fan of the team, you must have a favorite player."
Lin Meng was speechless for a while.
Xu Dan smiled without control, "Actually, I don't need you to say, I know it, your favorite must be Mo."
Lin Meng opened her mouth, and Xu Dan said again, "Oh, this kind of question is too silly. A man like Mo, who wouldn't like him?"
"Why is it strange not to like him?" Lin Meng whispered.
"Handsome, gentle character, and especially a leader's demeanor when playing games, this is the living male god. He is simply flawless."
"Then why don't you just like Lu?"
"I also like Mo, but I like Lu a bit more," Xu Dan said slightly embarrassed, "I have a personal sentiment..."
"Then I also have a personal sentiment," Lin Meng said, "Who said I like Mo? I don't like Mo."
"Huh?" Xu Dan was surprised, "But I think you look like an old fan with a strong background. You should have been following the E team from very early..."
"I like Xing," Lin Meng bluffed, "You found out that too."
Xiao Xingheng sneezed in the distance.
Mo, why are you turning green: P
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here! Don't panic, there are two more waiting for you!
Thanks to the little angels who voted for the overlord ticket or irrigated nutrient solution for me~
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