Powerful Investment Chapter 15: Bai Yike

Chapter 15: Bai Yike

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

 

At first, this sentence was hidden among the many comments on the screen and didn’t stand out. But because it contained two explosive elements—“Ji Jin” and “Lu Yao”—it immediately stood out among the barrage of comments.

Because of the relationship between Lu Yao and Ji Jin, whenever the two names appeared together, it caused an online uproar.

“Brick walked past Ji Jin??? No way! I don’t believe it, I just don’t!”

“Did those two fight backstage?”

“I guess they did fight. Maybe Mars (Cheng Pian) came over to settle something. But does he even have the right to?”

“Just humiliating himself.”

“What’s going on? Is it not okay to ask a senior for advice? Ji Jin is Ji Jin, Mars is Mars, don’t throw dirty water on our little angel!”

The comments quickly escalated from two fan groups arguing into three, and soon the whole screen was filled with a barrage of insults. The league chairman, Xu Jinyi, was sweating backstage. In the end, he had no choice but to activate the “highlight comments” filter, and the barrage gradually cleared up.

At this time, Lu Yao had already arrived at the game’s dedicated silent room. Inside, there was a special game account for the match, and about five minutes were allowed for both sides to get familiar with the account and adjust key layouts.

Ji Jin was lazily sitting in his seat waiting to watch the game. After three years, this was Ji Jin’s first time watching Lu Yao play live, and he had no idea how Lu Yao’s real skill level was now.

With no one else around, Ji Xingxing happily took over Ji Jin’s lap, sticking to his dad and acting spoiled. But just after less than two minutes of happiness, an uninvited strange uncle appeared beside his dad.

The stadium was dimly lit, filled with fans and players making noise everywhere. Ji Jin hadn’t paid attention to the noise beside him until something in front of him blocked the light, casting him in shadow.

It was Jiao Yue.

Jiao Yue’s real name was Xie Bingjing, a pro player who came from a streaming background. His specialty was mage position. Bold but meticulous, he was a perfectionist Virgo who was also flexible. Ji Jin had studied this player quite a bit when they competed before.

Before Ji Jin retired, they had interacted more because both were tactical players and understood each other well. After retirement, Ji Jin had no more contact with the esports circle, and naturally had never contacted Jiao Yue again.

“Can I sit here?” Jiao Yue asked softly. As a streamer and a relatively good-looking one, Jiao Yue’s appearance could almost rival a celebrity. Especially when he smiled slightly, if Ji Jin were a more normal Omega, he probably would have been smitten.

But Ji Jin had never been a normal Omega, or rather, not exactly proper.

“Sure, sit.” Ji Jin raised an eyebrow. He noticed Jiao Yue was not asking “is anyone here” but “can I sit here.” Considering Lu Yao just left and Jiao Yue came over quietly without disturbing others, he must have been watching the MOE side since he found Ji Xingxing earlier.

Ji Jin really didn’t understand when the seat beside him became so popular.

“God Ji, long time no see.” Jiao Yue’s voice was clear and gentle, matching his name.

“Seems like a lot of people have told me that recently,” Ji Jin found it interesting, like Lu Yao had also said something similar.

Even though he retired three years ago, he felt like he had never left.

Gaming was his passion, esports his career. Even after retiring and going abroad, even after having a child, he couldn’t let go.

“Maybe the people who said that… really miss God Ji.” Jiao Yue sat down next to Ji Jin, leaning back in his chair, resting his head on his elbow, tilting his head to look at him.

Jiao Yue was a quiet person. His stream wasn’t full of loud talk like other streamers. His commentary and tutorials were as calm and gentle as he was.

Such a gentle speaker even won over the shy Ji Xingxing, who showed no dislike or discomfort.

But… those words… didn’t that include himself too? Ji Jin keenly noticed the implication in Jiao Yue’s words.

“Lots of people miss me,” Ji Jin smiled widely and shamelessly said, “After all, they treat me like a shadow, afraid I’ll make a comeback.”

Jiao Yue was briefly stunned, his expression slightly complicated, then he smiled helplessly and lowered his head.

“No way, we’re all really looking forward to God Ji’s return,” Jiao Yue replied, “Without God Ji, the competition wouldn’t be so exciting or interesting.”

He said this while looking intently at Ji Jin. His gentle eyes seemed to speak, eager to express the unsaid feelings to Ji Jin.

Inside the silent room for the match, Cheng Pian had already adjusted his game items and controls. Because the All-Star match might have cheating risks like fans’ calls and peeking at the big screen, both players played in separate silent rooms.

Five minutes passed, and both officially entered the game room. Solo matches were one-on-one, so there was no ban/pick phase. Players chose heroes themselves without revealing the opponent’s choice.

Cheng Pian stared blankly at the crowded hero roster in the game interface, unsure which to choose.

There were over a hundred heroes in Legend Reappearance. Regardless of position, Cheng Pian had practiced them all to some extent, though some more than others.

At such an opportunity, he should have chosen the hero he was best at. But when he thought of the earlier scene, he couldn’t help but move his mouse onto the white-robed hero.

Bai Yike.

This was Ji Jin’s most skilled character. It was Ji Jin who brought this character to its peak, and it was also this character that accompanied Ji Jin through his lonely retirement.

Cheng Pian had no idea what was going on with himself. He knew that God Ji was currently single. He knew that God Ji was an Alpha. He knew there might be something ambiguous going on between God Ji and Lu Yao. He also knew that, in God Ji’s eyes, he was nothing more than a new teammate.

But even so, he couldn’t help wanting to provoke Lu Yao—the one who seemed so close to God Ji—with a challenge.

The countdown sound for hero selection echoed in Cheng Pian’s ears. In a moment of panic, he instinctively clicked confirm.

On the stadium’s big screen, the selected hero characters for both sides were displayed.

IKW.Gentleman — Yun Ye

MOE.Mars — Bai YiKe

As everyone knew, Bai YikKe was Ji Jin’s signature hero. Cheng Pian choosing this character was, to say the least, quite thought-provoking.

 

Author’s Note:

Jiao Yue: God Ji, I missed you very much.

Cheng Pian: God Ji doesn’t seem like an A… He’s just too good-looking.

Lu Yao: No! None of you are allowed to like my brother! I’ll crush all of you!

God Ji: A bunch of little punks. You haven’t even grown all your hair and you’re talking about love? What the hell do you even know about liking someone?

 

 

 

 

 

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