Chapter 37

The waitress shivered. Ratrat poison?!

Yu Sui nodded and the waitress shook her head frantically: No!!! Our restaurant has a sanitation permit, absolutely no rats! We dont have any rat poison!

Chen Huos thoughts were quickly derailed by Yu Suis words. He then asked, If you havent got any rat poison, how about arsenic? You have any of that?

Puppy followed up with. Hedinghong?

The waitress was on the verge of collapse. He-hedinghong?!

Dont you know what Hedinghong is? Old Qiao looked pityingly at the waitress and kindly helped to explain, Thats the one that the Empress Dowager had Imperial Concubine Xiang drink. Didnt your parents let you watch TV dramas during summer vacations when you were a kid?

Shi Luo had grown impatient. What are you wasting time for? This matter can be settled with a cleaver!

The little waitress had never run across bandits before. With trembling hands, she was going to take out her walkie-talkie. You, you

Yu Sui couldnt help laughing.

Dont call security!!! Zhou Huo increasingly began to regret taking over this team filled with wicked beings. He had reached the end of his patience. He stood up and said loudly, Im sorry, well be leaving now! Sorry, little sister. I will immediately take these bunch of lunatics out of here! Im begging you, please dont call security! We cant wind up on the newspapers, Yu Sui! Didnt you already settle the bill! Go! Lets go!

Chen Huo was pushed to stand up. He still wasnt quite willing to give up. Were not allowed to fight and were not allowed to poison him? Now, were just going to leave?

Forget it. Therell be next time. Puppy said quietly. Our team has just been promoted and our prospects look great. Scum like him isnt worth it. In the futurewhen we run across him during a competition abroad, why dont we settle it then? If we go about this well, no one would even know if we dispose of him abroad

No, thats not allowed! Not even abroad!!! Zhou Huo was so angry that he wanted to hit Puppy. I have you figured out now! The normally quiet ones really are the worst! Shut up!

Everyone knew not to cross any lines. They just wanted to say a few things to vent or maybe cause a small scene, small enough not even to wind up on social media. But Zhou Huo on the other hand, didnt want even the least bit of anything troublesome. He quickly snatched the receipt and urged everyone to get up. All of them were helpless. They reluctantly grabbed hold of their phones and got up.

On their way out, when they passed by FS private room, Chen Huo couldnt help but say, Its this room.

Without giving Zhou Huo a chance to block anyone, Shi Luo, who had been at the very edge of the group, suddenly pushed open the door to the room. Inside were two waiters who were in the middle of tidying up. Did you forget something?

Shi Luo frowned. No.

They were certainly quick to make their escape. Chen Huo sneered, They must have seen me.

Zhou Huo breathed a sigh of relief. Everyones gone. Good. Thats good. We should leave too.

Zhou Huo called the driver while also hurrying everyone out. The night was dark. Everyone walked to the curb and Yu Sui rubbed his stomach.

Shi Luo frowned and looked over. Puppy asked first, Is your stomach hurting again?

Yu Sui shook his head. Its fine.

What are you pretending for? Puppy frowned, You werent allowed to go hungry in the first place. But you barely ate anything for lunch and you ate only a little from the hotpot just now. Did it begin to hurt just now?

Who are lecturing, talking that loudly? It hurts a little bit. Its really not serious. Yu Sui looked as usual. Ill just drink some

medicine

when we get back.

Your stomach hurts again? Zhou Huo said nervously. Its nothing serious, is it? Isnt your stomach all better already?

Yu Sui said, Its been fine for a long time. It just acts up a bit when I dont take my meals regularly. Its nothing.

Zhou Huo looked distrustfully at Yu Sui. He then looked at Puppy and Puppy nodded. Its true. The doctor said that if he doesnt take his meals regularly, it may cause a little problem. But generally, he should be fine if he drinks his medicine. This&#k2026;dont you always have some with you? You should go back in to the restaurant and ask them for some hot water.

Yu Sui was still planning on moving in Shi Luo tonight and didnt want to delay any longer. I can just take it back at the base.

What if it turns serious by the time we get back?! Zhou Huo didnt dare let anything happen to Yu Sui again. Brooking no arguments, he said, Ill go back in with you. Lets go. Go, go! Old Qiao, the car will be here any minute. Wait for us to get back.

Old Qiao nodded. Hurry up.

Yu Sui had no choice as Zhou Huo brought him back into the restaurant.

The remaining four stayed waiting at the curb.

A private car came up from the underground garage and slowly parked on the side of the road. The drivers door opened and a lone person got down and stood behind the car. Only half of the back could be seen.

Shi Luo had been waiting for their car all this while. After catching sight of this, he narrowed his eyes and sneered. Isnt this a coincidence?

Chen Huo blankly followed Shi Luos gaze. F*ck.

Puppy looked over and said hesitantly. This entire place is covered with surveillance. Dont go looking for trouble.

The lesson from two years ago was still fresh in his mind. Shi Luo truly didnt dare cause another incident and let someone else shoulder the blame.

Nevertheless Shi Luo walked towards the private car.

Old Qiao had been looking at his phone the entire time and only now turned to look up. Whats wrong?

Chen Huo looked at the person standing not too far away. Ji Yanhan.

Old Qiaos eyes darkened.

Ji Yanhan had drunk a lot just now and after sending off the FS team members in the van, he stayed. Through the haze of intoxication, he was looking for a

designated driver service

. Hearing the footsteps, Ji Yanhan glanced up and after a dazed moment, said, Shi Luo?

Shi Luo looked at Ji Yanhan indifferently.

Ji Yanhan rubbed his eyes and looked blankly at the people who came over, his lips trembling, Old Qiao, Chen Huo, Puppy

Ji Yanhan looked back at Shi Luo, and instantly recovered his senses, sobering up. He looked away, wanting to escape into the car. But Shi Luo quickly placed his hand on the car door.

Ji Yanhan stepped back guiltily. You

Relax, theres a surveillance camera. Im not gonna beat you up. Shi Luo looked at Ji Yanhan in disgust, I just want to ask you something. Well leave after.

Ask These people were the one Ji Yanhan was most afraid to see right now. However, today was the make or break game for team FS. He had no choice but to come. He had hidden from them for the entire day. He never thought hed run into them in the end. With a trembling voice, he said, Ok, ask

That Min Min. Shi Luo asked, Is she still ok now?

Ji Yanhan looked at Shi Luo, dumbfounded. Never in his wildest dream could Ji Yanhan have expected that Shi Luo would ask this. He unconsciously said, After you guys left that year, we were barely able to pay her familys debts. Her father suffered a stroke after that and was bedridden. He no longer manages their business. After we got marriedthe two of us are now the ones managing the family affairs. Sheshes okay.

Shi Luo nodded. OK.

Shi Luo turned around and was about to leave. Ji Yanhan hadnt been able to react to what had just happened. Shi Luo hadnt asked anything about himself but instead asked after Min Min, someone who he had zero interaction with. What did that mean?

Ji Yanhan was startled and hurriedly said, Old Qiao! Chen Huo!

Voice shaking, he asked, Today, did youwas that to get revenge on me? Was that Yu Suis revenge for before?

Chen Huo picked his ear and smiled. Revenge?

Ji Yanhan wanted to say something but hesitated. The last game

All matters between you and Yu Sui have been settled. Right now, Im afraid hes even forgotten what you look like. Chen Huo looked Ji Yanhan up and down. Right now, the one who cant let go of things, isnt it you?

Ji Yanhans eyes shrank suddenly. He didnt dare look these people in the face.

Indeed, it was himself who couldnt let go these past two years and was constantly tormented by what little conscience he had left.

It was he himself who had done this shameful deed. Yu Sui did nothing that should be a burden on his heart. What would he have to struggle emotionally with?

Its just a game. At most, they would feel sad for their former team.

Thinking of the now gone team FS, Ji Yanhan tilted his head and looked at this handful of people. With admiration in his eyes, he talked to himself, Old Qiao, are you going to be a coach? OK, now everyones complete

The former genius group of FS had been successfully reassembled. Only now, they no longer bore FS logo.

Ji Yanhan murmured, In the end, I was the one who was driven away.

Among them, Old Qiao and Ji Yanhan had spent the longest time on the same team. He was the one who wanted to see Ji Yanhan the least. Old Qiao had on a calm expression. He had no intention of saying anything at all. He was pulling everyone to leave when Ji Yanhan suddenly said, Shi Luo, youalso joined their team?

Shi Luo looked at Ji Yanhan with an ugly expression on his face. Yes, what about it?

Ji Yanhan said uncertainly, Arent you already completely at odds with Yu Sui? You

Ji Yanhan looked at Shi Luo and asked uncertainly, Are you together with him now?

Shi Luo stared blankly at him. How much have you had to drink? What did you say?

Then, youre not together Ji Yanhan murmured to himself, unable to understand, Then why did you go to his team again? Heis there something you still dont know?

Shi Luo raised his eyebrow. What is it that I should know?

Nothing. Ji Yanhan shook his head. Its nothing

Hemming and hawing like that. Are you trying to sow discord in the team? Or are you trying to hint at something or deliver some sort of threat? Now that hes mentioned threat, Shi Luo couldnt hold back his anger. Ji Yanhan, you know full well how you were able to threaten Yu Sui before. Now, all his debts to you have been paid off. If youve got something to say, then say it. What are you still afraid to say?

Im not planning on threatening him again! Ji Yanhan said anxiously, I-Im,

considering

something for Yu Sui. If you

Considering what? What else is there that you can you still consider?

Ever since his retirement, Old Qiao had been holding back his anger. Now he was on the edge of breaking. He said gruffly, What do you want to consider?! Im telling you now. Shi Luo is coming to our team. He and Yu Sui have reconciled. What are you trying to instigate?!

Ji Yanhan couldnt stop himself from taking a step back. Stuttering, he said, I, I want to compensate Yu Sui a bit, one last time. I

You want to compensate him? Fine. Shi Luo grabbed the point in an instant, Go, go and issue a statement. Clear up everything you did two years ago. Whats the matter? Youre already married. Now, your team is gone. You cant possibly manage a secondary league team, right? What are you still afraid of?

Thats impossible!!! Ji Yanhan didnt even want to think about it. All my friends are in the gaming circle! If I let this out, then in the future

In the future? Shi Luo laughed in spite of himself. As long as you have a future, its fine for other not to?

Two years ago, you dug a pit for me and caused Laozi to be sold around. After two years, I have finally, finally managed to have a little hope for stability. In the end, you still had to show up and block my way. Shi Luo tried his best to push down on the urge to hit him. You used that empty shell and created that sh*t team that couldnt beat anyone. You drove a good championship team to fall to playing the relegation tournament all the way to where it is now. Dont involve anybody else in your f*ck ups. But at the very end, when you were at the edge of the cliff, your opponents just had to be Free and the old feelings card was put into play. FS was about to scram but it had to dig just one last pit and now all the sprayers online are insulting my new team. Ahare you going to f*cking stand in my way your entire life?!

If there werent so many cameras here, Shi Luo really wanted to beat him up. Laozi owed a debt of gratitude to FS, but not to you. Now, youre talking to me about the future? What are you talking about?

Ji Yanhan took a couple of steps back, flustered. You owe Yu Sui, but in those days, Yu Sui was In those days, towards him, I also

Dont mention it, please. Chen Huo couldnt bear it anymore and interrupted Ji Yanhan. All debts have already been cleared. Dont mention how good you were to him back then. Lets leave some untainted memories for each other. Dont mention the past and cause us to feel nauseous when we think back on it in the future. Okay?

Ji Yanhan said nothing.

After a while, he said in a subdued voice, I

Shi Luo said, irritated, If youre not willing to do it then forget it. Were used to being sprayed anyway.

Old Qiaos hands trembled slightly and he turned away without saying a word.

Wait Ji Yanhan said suddenly, How about this? You guys, you guys issue a statement yourself. I wont explain. Itll be fine like this, right? Ok

F*ck you!!! Old Qiao had been holding back for a long time and was now driven to vexation. He turned and said angrily, F*ck you!!! After saying so much, this is as much as youre willing to compensate him?

Old Qiao blew his top. Issue a statement? Do you think we havent been clarifying things for him all these years?! But did anyone believe us? Did anyone believe?!!!

During that years finals, Laozi clarified for Yu Sui, but what did the sprayers say?!

They said Ive been Yu Suis lap dog for so long that Ive gotten used to it. That Ive been pushed forward as a scapegoat!! New hatreds and old hatreds had all stacked together and Old Qiao could no longer control his anger. Right now, he wanted nothing more than to tear Ji Yanhan apart. Puppy also tried to clarify. Chen Huo too. But did anyone believe it?! They all said that regardless how angry Chen Huo and Puppy were, they wouldnt dare say anything for fear that Yu Sui would make their lives hard at their new team. They even said that their accounts were being controlled by Yu Sui!!! The more we tried to defend Yu Sui, the more they blackened him! What could we do?!

No one believes what we say and we have no evidence to show. On the other hand youve created such good contacts and relationships all these years that no one would believe youd dig a pit for the teammates you once brought with you! What could we do? Laozi owed Yu Sui so much from all those years, making him shoulder this burden. You think I dont feel torn up about it?!!! I was afraid of causing him any problems, of making him the topic of the sprayers hate online once again that I didnt even dare mention him during my retirement ceremony! You think I didnt absolutely hate that!!!

Mentioning his retirement, Ji Yanhan couldnt hold it anymore. He gritted his teeth and wept.

And Shi Luo! When he was personally sent away by Yu Sui he said so many hateful words. But he later turned around and told NSN that this wasnt Yu Suis own idea! But everyone thought he was a troubled kid who never got his parents love that now he developed some sort of duckling complex on Yu Sui! Old Qiao shouted, enraged, He said the same thing at IAC but they just said that he held himself so cheaply and that he must have been forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement before he left FS!!!!! In the end, Yu Sui became some sort of puppeteer controlling his teammates. What could he do? He was only seventeen at that time!!!

Shi Luo gritted his teeth. He turned his head to close his eyes. His Adams apple bobbed.

Now, you want us to come out and clarify? Again? What for? You saw that we were finally having a few good days and you couldnt stand it? Old Qiao couldnt hold back his anger. Aside from protecting yourself what else can you do? Im telling you now, you deserve to lose your team today!!! Serves you right!!! You deserve to have no one as you lie here drunk!!! So dont talk to me about old friendships. If you hadnt brought me and Yu Sui out from Knife Edge back then, I would have already torn you to pieces!!!

Ji Yanhan slowly squatted down. He covered his eyes and finally audibly burst into tears.

Puppy tried his best to keep calm. Okay, theres no need to talk with him. Hes not worth getting worked up over. Lets go.

Old Qiaos eyes were red and he was panting hard. After throwing out a few curse words, he turned around and headed for their car. Chen Huo gave Ji Yanhan the middle finger and left with Old Qiao.

Puppy glanced back at Ji Yanhan and said slowly, Captain, if you even have a little conscience left, youll send out a clarificatory statement. You dont have to confess to anything, you dont even have to give them the details. Just tell them what the money you got from selling us was actually used for. Because, up to now, theres still some people who think Yu Sui pocketed that money. Youshould think about how hes been these past few years.

Puppy looked at Shi Luo. Shi Luo, lets go.

They left one by one and Ji Yanhan knelt on the ground and wailed, crying for half an hour.

Half an hour later, the hired driver helped Ji Yanhan into the car and Ji Yanhan took out his phone with trembling hands.

In the forum, as expected, they were insulting Yu Sui, saying such vicious and malicious things that Ji Yanhan couldnt bear to look at it.

Ji Yanhan watched the forums for a long time. After hesitating numerous times, he opened his Weibo app.