Chapter 143 - The End of Annual Meeting

translator: Oyen editor: Ciel

People were free to chat over lunch. Qin Mo also met many of Dragon Song’s seniors with Liu Chuan, which was his biggest gain from attending the annual meeting.

According to the meeting arrangements, everyone gathered in the conference room on the 10th floor at 4:00pm for Liu Chuan’s summary of the club’s events this past year.

This year, the club had trained a lot of new players, and the team’s achievements were quite good. The biggest change was that Xiao Han, the captain of Canglan team, had been transferred to the Peerless Jianghu project and became the vice captain of Mojue.

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Xiao Han had just won the championship with Canglan. He gave up his accumulated years of hard work in Miracle and transferred to a new project, which was equivalent to reducing his own status, and he also gave the team captaincy to Qin Mo? Many newcomers couldn’t understand god Han’s mind.

But their seniors supported Xiao Han’s decision, especially his master Li Cangyu, who knew Xiao Han’s character. Xiao Han didn’t care too much about his popularity and status. Obviously, in Xiao Han’s mind, Qin Mo’s return was more important. Looking at the close relationship between the two young apprentices, Li Cangyu was also very happy.

At the meeting, Liu Chuan didn’t say much, after a brief introduction to the club, he simply ended the meeting and let everyone have a tea break.

The tea party before dinner was a good time to catch up with old friends, especially those who hadn’t seen each other in a long time.

Since retiring, Xie Shurong and Bai Xuan had been living abroad. Li Cangyu hadn’t had the chance to see them in quite a while. “Bai Xuan, how is your stomach, is it getting better?” He asked with concern.

“Much better.” Bai Xuan smiled gently. “I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine and coordinating my diet.” Then, turning his gaze to Qin Mo and Xiao Han, he added. “Xiao Mo, Xiao Han, you should also pay attention in the future, don’t play games all night long. Esports players sit in front of the computer every day and are already lacking exercise. If they stay up too often, they will be in danger of falling ill.”

Xiao Han immediately nodded. “Don’t worry, our training time is very regular now. We go to bed on time before 12:00am every night. Xiao Mo also has a good routine.”

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Li Cangyu chimed in. “It’s too boring to train every day. Do you usually have any entertainment?”

“Not yet, but everyone has free time.” Xiao Han replied.

“You can do some sports, such as running to exercise your body.” Li Cangyu suggested. “When I was in the team, we frequently played basketball. Sometimes when I encountered tough opponents in the game, and couldn’t think of good tactics, I would go shoot a few baskets. Playing will relax your mind, and maybe inspiration will come.”

“Master is right.” Xiao Han replied. “Recently, I’ve been occupied with the line-up and disregarded this. Xiao Mo and I will pay attention to it in the future.”

Bai Xuan also offered some advice as a former vice-captain. “Try to bring along commonly used medicine with you when you go out during the league. That way, in case you have a fever or a bad stomach, you won’t be flustered.”

“You have to prepare a formal suit in advance. You should not dress too casually at the awards ceremony.” Xie Shurong immediately added.

“Brother Shu is really far-sighted.” Xiao Han sighed. “The league hasn’t started yet, and you’re already thinking about the award ceremony?”

“Of course.” Xie Shurong patted his shoulder. “Twin Stars joined hands and dug up both Liu Hong and Liu Xiang, and also picked up Zhu Qingyue. It will be no problem at all to win the prize! I’m waiting to watch the award ceremony.”

Bai Xuan laughed. “You two are really fierce. I didn’t expect Qingyue would join Mojue. After all, he used to be Pure Cleansing’s captain.”

Xie Shurong followed. “Qingyue has a good consciousness and can take command when necessary. I don’t know much about Liu Hong, but being Liu Xiang’s sister, she is certainly not bad. The lineup decided by Mojue is actually much more luxurious than we were back then, right?” He turned his eyes to the former captain, Li Cangyu, and asked, “What are your thoughts, Cat God?”

Li Cangyu nodded approvingly: “Mojue’s lineup is really luxurious. Qingyue’s tactical level is very high, and he has the ability to be a captain himself. Xiao Mo, although he came to Mojue after Pure Cleansing disbanded, and can only be an auxiliary in the team, but you should not ignore his role, let alone treat him badly.”

“I know.” Qin Mo replied seriously. “Xiao Han and I plan to put Qingyue in command when targeting certain teams. Moreover, Peerless Jianghu has many competitions, and the two of us can’t handle everything alone. So, both Qingyue and Liu Hong can take command, which can reduce a lot of the burden on us.”

“I’m relieved to hear you say that.” Li Cangyu smiled with satisfaction. “I usually eat and drink abroad. Due to the different timezones, I may not watch many live broadcasts. However, your master and I will always pay attention to Mojue’s situation.”

***

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The senior gods chatted with their juniors from the new generation, causing the atmosphere to be both joyous and harmonious. At dinner time, everyone gathered around several large round tables in the hotel’s Chinese restaurant for a reunion dinner.

Taking the initiative to stand, Liu Chuan raised his wine glass. “Seven years ago, Dragon Song team was established in Guangzhou, with only 9 team members. At that time, I didn’t expect Dragon Song to reach the scale it is today. Today’s annual meeting has brought in many senior great gods and many outstanding newcomers. Here’s a toast to everyone. Thank you for joining Dragon Song’s big family and becoming formal e-sports professionals!”

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After drinking his second glass, Liu Chuan topped it up a third time. “This last drink is to the active players of our three teams—— the Wulin Dragon Song team, the Miracle Canglan team, and Peerless Jianghu Mojue team—— I hope you will win in the new season, and usher in glory!”

After three glasses of wine, applause rang at the scene. Sitting down, Liu Chuan asked the waiters to serve the food.

In fact, Qin Mo quite admired the man who founded the Dragon Song’s empire.

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Although Liu Chuan was not as cold, tough and awe-inspiring as his master Ling Xuefeng, Liu Chuan had a unique charm. His shamelessness and cheap mouth were his trademarks, but those were all superficial. This man was actually very ambitious and resourceful. If not for this, he could not have recruited experts like god Ye and god Lan to assist him at the beginning, and could not have signed on Li Cangyu, a world-class player. When Xiao Han talked to him about the independence of the Mojue team, if it was the other club owners, they would probably be mad, but Liu Chuan agreed with a smile. This was due precisely to his wisdom.

Qin Mo knew that Liu Chuan agreed to Mojue being managed separately from the club because he believed that Mojue could win the championship, and in turn create more value for Dragon Song club.

Liu Chuan had always been very far-sighted. Naturally, Qin Mo would do his best not to disappoint the senior god who appreciated him.

***

After dinner, the annual meeting would be over. Those who liked excitement could continue to sing at KTV, while those who didn’t want to go were also not forced.

Great god Lan Weiran had drunk too much, so Liu Chuan sent him back to the hotel room; Qin Ye didn’t like noisy places, so he went to the shopping mall with Li Xiang. Qin Ye also agreed to discuss the interview matters some other day. Meanwhile, Xu Ce and Jiang Shaoqing had brought a big dog with them, and couldn’t let the big dog bark at KTV, so they decided to go walk the dog down the street. Zhu Qingyue made it clear that he was a little claustrophobic and didn’t like KTV-like places. He had an appointment with his master and Chu Yan would pick him up. There were also a few poor drinkers and dizzy guys who took a taxi back to the club in advance. The rest of them had nothing to do and went to KTV to continue playing.

Qin Mo also didn’t really like this sort of lively situation, but Shen He, Pei Yu and others insisted he go. Xiao Han also told him to go to sing and relax. So, Qin Mo was dragged along in the end.

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This KTV room was a large business private room that could accommodate up to 40 people. In the end, there were only 20 or so people in the room, causing it to be very spacious.

Finding a corner to sit down, Qin Mo planned to be a quiet bystander.

Picking up the mic, Liu Chuan started to speak. “Since today is New Years’, so let’s put down all our burdens and have fun! How about we play a game?”

“Alright, let’s play roulette! Replacing the alcohol shots with singing karaoke!” Yu Xiangyang proposed excitedly.

The big roulette was the most common game on KTV. There were many punishments written on a round roulette. All the participants took turns to spin the roulette, and had to accept whatever punishment they received.

Most people agreed with Yu Xiangyang’s proposal.

The boss, Liu Chuan had to spin first, after spinning, the pointer stopped. He read out the punishment aloud. “Find someone to kiss on the spot.”

Everyone laughed and collectively cast their gazes on Wu Zewen.

Sensing something was wrong, Wu Zewen immediately wanted to run away. Liu Chuan grabbed him and smiled. “Why are you running away? Do you want me to kiss someone else?”

Wu Zewen’s face turned red instantly as he seriously replied. “I’m not participating in the game, so it doesn’t count…”

Ignoring his protest, Liu Chuan went over and kissed him, and everyone immediately applauded.

Seeing this scene, Qin Mo felt somewhat uneasy—— back then, Wind Colour was never this unbridled. Especially when in Ling Xuefeng’s presence, the newcomers wouldn’t dare be so bold. After Ling Xuefeng retired, Qin Mo also continued in his master’s strict style, and everyone simply took turns to sing in the KTV.

In comparison, Dragon Song’s group was simply crazy. Sweeping his gaze to the roulette, Qin Mo noticed that there were many strange punishments on it. God Lan who pretended to be drunk, his uncle making up an excuse to go shopping, both Ce and Qing who went to walk the dog– all of them were actually really wise. Qin Mo regretted it so badly, he wouldn’t come either had he known about this!

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After Liu Chuan finished his turn, it was Yu Xiangyang’s turn to spin, and his punishment was ‘find someone to sing together’. He pulled Shen He over, and the brothers sang together.

The game continued. Qin Mo pretended to go to the bathroom and stayed in there for ten minutes. He didn’t come out until someone knocked at the door.

Then, Liu Chuan waved to him. “Qin Mo, it’s your turn.”

Spinning the roulette, Qin Mo prayed for the pointer to stop on ‘skip a turn’. However, after several turns, the roulette finally stopped——

Truth or Dare.

Everyone around was jeering, the host Liu Chuan asked him enthusiastically. “You can choose, truth or dare?”

If he chose ‘dare’, these people would definitely make fun of him, so Qin Mo had to choose ‘truth’.

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“Who wants to ask the question?” Liu Chuan asked.

Naturally, Mojue’s newcomers didn’t dare to ask their captain. As a result, Li Cangyu took the initiative to pick up the mic. “Does Xiao Mo have anyone you like?”

Qin Mo. “…”

It was truly embarrassing!

Smiling, Li Cangyu encouraged. “Come on, say it. If you have, then just say so, if there is none, that’s okay too.”

“There is none,” Qin Mo replied.

“How dishonest,” Li Cangyu tsked and shook his head. “Your habit is to lower your head whenever you lie, you can’t fool me like this! Come on, look at me and say it.”

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From the side, A-Shu also teased him. “Exactly, let go a bit when you’re playing games, tell the truth from the bottom of your heart.”

“I have.” Qin Mo had to tell it while blushing.

Li Cangyu continued to ask. “How long have you liked that person?”

Qin Mo replied. “Probably more than half a year.”

Beside him, Xiao Han’s eyes suddenly brightened. It had only been half a month since they confirmed their relationship. So Xiao Mo had secretly been in love with him for a long time?

“Are you both together?” Li Cangyu continued to ask.

Qin Mo nodded embarrassingly. “En.”

Li Cangyu laughed. “Bring him to meet both your master and I someday.”

Qin Mo panicked, thinking– he already saw through me! If he told his master, would Ling Xuefeng directly beat Xiao Han to death?

Xiao Han grabbed the microphone. “Master, you can only ask one question. How can you ask three questions in a row?”

“Oh, I don’t know the rules.” Li Cangyu pretended to be innocent.

He was just too curious. What kind of person would Qin Mo, a sensitive and careful person, like?

In general, when playing games, the better the relationship, the more willing people would be to take advantage of the opportunity to trick each other. Xiao Han protecting Qin Mo in such a manner caused Li Cangyu to feel very surprised.

Next, Xiao Han spun the roulette. It was as if God was deliberately against him, for he also landed on ‘truth or dare’.

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The person who asked the question was still Li Cangyu. “You should answer the three questions from just now too.”

Xiao Han pretended to be deaf. “What questions?”

Li Cangyu repeated: “Is there anyone you like? How long have you liked that person? Are you together?”

Xiao Han touched his nose. “Yes, more than half a year, already together.”

Li Cangyu immediately waved his hand in denial. “Why are you copying Xiao Mo’s answers? It doesn’t count if you answer it half-heartedly!”

Xiao Han thought– Of course, it’s because your apprentice’s partner is precisely Qin Xiaomo!

However, Xiao Han had to reply again. “There is a person whom I have liked for a long time, and we’re already together. I will bring them to meet master when there is an opportunity.”

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“En, alright, you pass.” Li Cangyu was satisfied.

After answering the question, Qin Mo and Xiao Han looked at each other with some guilt.

Fortunately, Cat God was only sensitive to fish, and did not see any mistakes. If Ling Xuefeng was present, Qin Mo didn’t dare to imagine the outcome!

……

More than 20 people played the roulette. Dragon Song also had many good singers who took turns singing. The scene was very lively.

Time passed quickly and soon, it was already early in the morning.

Because many great gods flew to Changsha to attend the annual meeting and could not play too hard, Liu Chuan suggested that the meeting should end here. He called for a special car to take everyone back to the club.

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After Xiao Han drove his master, Bai Xuan and A-Shu back to the hotel, he brought Qin Mo back to the club.

Qin Mo had drunk a lot of wine, and his face was flushed red. He sat in the passenger seat and kept silent the whole time.

Glancing at him, Xiao Han was unable to hold back. He parked the car at the side, went over, and kissed Qin Mo.

“…” Suddenly being kissed, Qin Mo’s face turned even redder, reaching out to push him away. “Wu…what are you doing… en…”

Xiao Han’s kiss was direct and passionate, and his kissing technique improved quickly. He kissed Qin Mo very carefully, until Qin Mo was dizzy to the point where his mind went blank.

After a long time, Xiao Han finally released him, still sticking to his lip, softly asked. “Are you worried that our masters will find out about us?”

Qin Mo looked away, embarrassed. Still, his ears were a bright red.

Smiling, Xiao Han kissed his ears. “Don’t worry, no matter what happens in the future, I will face it with you—— be it our masters, or our parents—— I will let them know that I really love you and want to be with you. I also believe that my sincerity will certainly be understood by them.”

Listening to Xiao Han’s direct words, Qin Mo felt like a gentle warmth surging in his heart. He could not help holding Xiao Han’s hand as he replied, “I know that nothing can separate us. We will face the future together.”

Smiling at each other, both of them hugged each other gently.

The new year, a new beginning, whether it was feelings or competition, they would face and bear it together.

Qin Mo also found that the pride he had insisted on for so many years could finally be put down in front of Xiao Han.

Because it was really good to have someone to share these feelings.

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