Chapter 57.1

The flash chip skill, often carried by assaulters, functioned as a jet propulsion device discreetly nestled under the protective suit, positioned within the footwear. This allowed the in-game character to swiftly maneuver a short distance in any given situation.

As Xue Lan moved to intercept the gunshot, his assessment of the potential damage involved gauging whether the shield could withstand a fatal headshot from a single sniper bullet.

Executing two chip skills simultaneously required an incredibly high level of control. At that crucial moment, as the shield chip was deployed to block Duan Wenzheng’s shot, evading the second bullet was impossible!

Everyone collectively held their breath.

Just as Xue Lan prepared to respond, the live stream’s first perspective revealed Wen Yan raising his gun within the confined distance. Swiftly and without a hint of hesitation, he aimed directly at the individual peeking out of the shelter for the earlier shooting and pulled the trigger —

These two rapid shots not only determined the fate of Reset and Exist but also stood as the pivotal moment deciding the game’s ultimate victor.

Everyone watched the live stream with raised heartbeats.

But at this precise moment, the game suddenly froze.

Even the screen revealed a glimmering notice —

LGW-Reset has left the game, granting you the victory for this match.

Xue Lan sat frozen in his seat, seemingly trapped by the frozen frame on the game screen, unmoving for what felt like an eternity. He snapped back to reality only when the person beside him abruptly pulled their chair out and departed. However, the seat next to him was now vacant, the person having vanished without a trace.

Perplexed, he glanced outside the training room and did not detect any presence.

Duan Wenzheng appeared to be… angry?

Xue Lan’s gaze lingered in the direction Duan Wenzheng had departed. He contemplated following but hesitated, unsure of why Duan Wenzheng was upset and therefore reluctant to pursue him.

Duan Wenzheng had showcased an exceptional display of rapid sniper skills, so why did he abruptly exit the game? Could it be — yes, it must be because Wen Yan had started shooting at that moment, prompting his departure due to hurt feelings!

Just as Xue Lan grasped the crux of the issue, reveling in the complexities of this love-hate dynamic, he heard Wen Yan’s voice asking:

“Continue?”

“…” Xue Lan turned around and cast a reproachful glance at Wen Yan as if wishing he could be better. “I have a little headache. I’ll stop for today.”

“Have you measured your temperature?”

Seeing Xue Lan nod his head, Wen Yan said, “Have a good rest.”

Despite receiving the instruction, Xue Lan didn’t hasten to tidy up. Instead, he maintained his reproachful gaze at Wen Yan, who appeared poised to continue playing.

Sensing something, Wen Yan removed his headphones and inquired, “I’ll send you to the hospital?”

Xue Lan didn’t mean to imply that at all. Shaking his head, he was struck by the realization of Wen Yan’s obliviousness. His wife had left in a huff, yet here he was, still engrossed in the game… Even though Wen Yan was earnest about training… watching the slow progress of the two, Xue Lan felt so anxious!!

Xue Lan finished tidying up and left the training room in dismay.

Upon reaching his room, Xue Lan remembered his phone, left paused in the live stream. His spirits lifted once more as he prepared to edit his CP material, but he was suddenly jolted by a realization —

Why was the atmosphere in the barrage wrong??

As they entered the game, shouldn’t everyone be discussing the transformation from love-hate sweethearts to rivals? Randomly shipping CP was one thing… but what in the world was this love triangle about?!

Xue Lan felt like he was about to pass out from breathlessness. This segment of the screen recording had turned useless, leaving him no choice but to backtrack further.

After fast-forwarding briefly, Xue Lan heard a familiar voice in the video that nearly prompted him to throw his phone —

“The child clearing the monsters over there, don’t move. If you move, gege will shoot.”

Xue Lan’s face heated up in an instant.

Wen Yan hadn’t turned off the microphone during the live stream, and Duan Wenzheng’s teasing was broadcasted on the live stream?!

So that was the reason why Zhou Kanqing choked!

The barrage instantly flooded with a deluge of question marks, and the CP fans who shipped Wen Yan and himself began to switch sides one after another — now fostering a burgeoning CP dynamic between him and Duan Wenzheng?!

What was happening?!

He and Duan Wenzheng were merely good buddies. How could it escalate to the point of being blown into a ‘marriage on the spot’?

Was it too much to ask for some principles in being a CP fan? How did the tide shift so dramatically from just one sentence — No, even before they shipped him and Duan Wenzheng, the CP itself was wrong, hello!

The in-game battle raged intensely, and the barrage became further divided into factions. Initially, the supporters of the rare CP between him and Duan Wenzheng were few, but gradually, a trend emerged where their numbers began to rival the following of the “LanYan” CP?!

Xue Lan’s trembling fingers, scrolling frantically, sought the endearing traces of the “ResetWind” CP — yet, amid the densely packed barrage, he couldn’t find a single one.

Xue Lan lay on his stomach, sprawled across the bed, lost in a state of emptiness. However, the part of him that was scouring the barrage suddenly recalled Duan Wenzheng’s words spoken over the microphone.

Xue Lan suddenly felt a deep sense of embarrassment and couldn’t bear to face this generation of netizens any longer. With burning cheeks and a feeling akin to wanting to cry but unable to shed tears, he continued scrolling through the screen.

The following sequence showcased the team battle, spotlighting Duan Wenzheng’s exceptional mastery and control.

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