Chapter 375 – Brothers' Feelings (End)

Their relations.h.i.+p changed from brothers to lovers and their days were much more comfortable than before. After returning to the dormitory every night, Zhang Shaohui was able to sleep in Lou Wushuang's bedroom and hold him to sleep. Sometimes he could steal a few kisses when Lou Wushuang was in a good mood.

However, that was it.

He didn't dare to make any further moves. The drunken experience must've left a psychological shadow on Lou Wushuang and Zhang Shaohui was afraid that the relations.h.i.+p between the two people would be messed up because of old things.

Zhang Shaohui held his favourite person to sleep every night and endured it. He considered Lou Wushuang's feelings and forced himself to endure it. Besides, the season had started and there were many things that Lou Wushuang had to deal with in the Ghost Spirits team. Zhang Shaohui didn't want to take up too much time.

The scene of the unconscious Lou Wushuang was still vivid in his mind. If he unknowingly hurt Lou Wushuang and affected the team's matches, Zhang Shaohui would definitely be drowned by the curses of the fans.

***

The days pa.s.sed quietly and many members of Ghost Spirits noticed a subtle change in the relations.h.i.+p between the Lou Zhang brothers. In the past, Zhang Shaohui liked to follow behind Lou Wushuang. Now it was even worse. Lou Wushuang would go to the canteen every day at noon and Zhang Shaohui would actively prepare his favourite meal in advance. If Lou Wushuang went to the conference room to prepare for the pre-match meeting, Zhang Shaohui would always help him open the projection screen and connect the computer. If Lou Wushuang was tired from training in the afternoon, Zhang Shaohui would take the initiative to give him some coffee. Sometimes Zhang Shaohui would run downstairs in the middle of the night, thoughtfully giving Lou Wushuang his favourite drink.

Manager Lin was relieved. "The feelings between you brothers is too good!"

Lou Wushuang's expression was calm but Zhang Shaohui scratched his head with a red face. "Hey, we have more than 10 years of feelings. We can't compare to good friends!" His tone seemed rather smug.

The newcomers secretly talked in private, "I feel like Vice-Captain Zhang is like someone who follows the emperor in ancient times. Wherever the emperor goes, he has to arrange everything properly.

Someone else retorted, "Vice-Captain Zhang is much more good-looking. This metaphor isn't appropriate!"

"They had a cold war not long ago. Vice-Captain Zhang would hide whenever he saw Captain Lou, just like a mouse seeing a cat."

"Yes, I really don't understand them. After a few days of a cold war, they reconciled and are stickier than before. It is just like glue."

"The words 'like glue' seem to describe newlyweds. Is your metaphor wrong?"

"I am an e-sports player and there are no high standards for my language level…"

The several newcomers were whispering together when a cold voice was heard behind them. "Aren't you training today?"

Everyone immediately stiffened and sat like statues in front of the computer.

Captain Lou rarely visited the training camp. Today he suddenly came and the newcomers were a bit flattered.

Fortunately, Zhang Shaohui smiled and helped them out. "I just organized some friendly games for them. They worked hard for several days and I wanted them to relax today, telling them to play casually in the online game."

Lou Wushuang's expression eased after hearing Zhang Shaohui's explanation and he spoke lightly, "You can't be too lax. Training might be boring but people who can't keep going will be eliminated one day." Then he sat down in front of a computer. "Come and play in the arena with me. I want to see the results of your training."

Captain Lou was too cold and rarely managed the camp. It was unknown what wind was blowing today but the newcomers immediately rushed over to PK with Captain Lou. Naturally, they were beaten by him one by one.

Lou Wushuang frowned. "Your actual combat awareness isn't enough. You need more practice."

Zhang Shaohui told him, "In the future, I will come to the training camp to supervise their training. You have been playing all afternoon and must be tired. Do you want to go eat dinner first?"

"Okay." Lou Wushuang got up and let. Zhang Shaohui was following him to the door, only to look back and say, "Tomorrow, I will develop a new training plan. You have to finish it and don't be lazy, do you understand?"

The group immediately responded. "We hear you, Vice-Captain Zhang!"

Zhang Shaohui instantly turned around and caught up with Lou Wushuang.

***

The two people returned to their dormitory after dinner. Zhang Shaohui diligently cut a plate of fruit for his brother and asked, "Brother, are you angry about the newcomers not training seriously."

"No."

Zhang Shaohui scratched his head. "You can rest a.s.sured that I will look over the training camp more in the future. When the two of us were in the training camp, Master's requirements were very strict. I have been too relaxed with them."

Lou Wushuang listened to Zhang Shaohui taking the initiative to admit his mistakes and his heart softened. "Don't blame yourself. It is also inappropriate that I have never gone to the training camp despite being captain. I will go over there to check when I am free, giving more pressure to the newcomers."

"That would be great." Zhang Shaohui smiled and gently held Lou Wushuang's hand. "There are many newcomers who admire you. They will be more motivated if you come to visit."

They also went through the tough training camp in their teenage years. The first captain of Ghost Spirits, Mo Quan was particularly strict with his requirements. Sometimes they wouldn't be able to sleep when they didn't complete a training task.

Lou Wushuang started with understanding nothing about the game and Zhang Shaohui taught him slowly. Thus, the two teenagers couldn't complete their master's tasks. They often stayed up late and night and would go out to find food when hungry.

It was a very hard but warm time. They worked hard together for their dreams, encouraged each other and supported each other. In retrospect, Zhang Shaohui discovered that if Lou Wushuang hadn't accompanied him to the Ghost Spirits team then he might not be able to persist and gain today's achievements.

For so many years, they accompanied each other and the feelings had long surpa.s.sed brotherhood. It was just that Zhang Shaohui was too dull and only now understood what Lou Wushuang's companions.h.i.+p meant.

Zhang Shaohui thought this and couldn't help reaching out to hug Lou Wushuang's waist, placing a chin on his shoulder. Zhang Shaohui whispered, "If fact, with your results, you might have a better development if you hadn't become an e-sports player. You gave up so much for me… thank you."

Lou Wushuang became pained at these words. He did a lot for Zhang Shaohui and Zhang Shaohui never understood it until now. Everything Lou Wushuang did wasn't in vain.

Lou Wushuang gently hugged Zhang Shaohui and wondered, "Why are you talking like this today? It isn't like you."

Zhang Shaohui smiled. "I went to the training camp with you this afternoon and suddenly remembered the days when we were together in the training camp. Then I discovered that I… am so stupid. You have been with me for so many years. It would've been nice if I reacted earlier and made you my wife."

Lou Wushuang's face reddened at the word 'wife' and he reprimanded, "Don't call me that."

"Then Wushuang?" Zhang Shaohui looked up with fiery eyes, stretching out a finger to rub against Lou Wushuang's lips and speaking in a low voice. "Or should I continue calling you brother?"

"You… um…" Lou Wushuang's lips were suddenly blocked by the kiss that caught him off guard. Zhang Shaohui's tongue went deep into his mouth and moved. Obviously, this guy's kissing skills had made great progress. Lou Wushuang was dizzy from the drunk and he couldn't help holding Zhang Shaohui's shoulders tightly.

……

After a long kiss, Zhang Shaohui didn't want to let this person go but he held back the impulses of his body and spoke hoa.r.s.ely, "Brother… um, forget it. We have to train tomorrow so you should go sleep early." Then he quickly rushed into the bathroom to take a cold shower.

Lou Wushuang sat on the bed and didn't know if he should lay or cry. He actually wanted to say, 'Stupid, you don't have to be psychologically stressed. I am actually willing.'

However, Lou Wushuang always had a cold personality. How could he say these type of words?

He heard the sound of water in the bathroom and Lou Wushuang had to rub his temple helplessly. Even so, he couldn't control the sweetness in his heart. He knew that Zhang Shaohui endured his thoughts because he respected Lou Wushuang.

There were also many inconveniences about the team training room. It was better to wait for the off-season to return to the house. It was a small world that only belonged to them. They didn't have to worry about the manager, their teammates, training and the compet.i.tion. The two people could indulge themselves in desire and joy…

Lou Wushuang thought of this and couldn't help feeling some expectations.

***

Time flew quickly and in the blink of an eye, it was the holiday in the middle of the regular season.

After the first round of the regular season, the Miracle League would give players 10 days off. In these 10 days, some peoples would go home to visit their families while others would go out to adjust their mood. The Ghost Spirits' place on the rankings wasn't bad and Lou Wushuang let everyone relax for a few days.

The brothers returned to the house they bought in Shenzhen. The two bedroom house was small but very warm. It was a wedding house so it was filled with a sweet taste. The first time Zhang Shaohui came here, he wasn't nervous at all but now he finally understood the purpose behind Lou Wushuang buying this house.

Lou Wushuang was changing shoes at the entrance when Zhang Shaohui suddenly hugged him from behind. "You bought this house in order to live with me? You had long planned to use it as our wedding house, right?"

A hint of embarra.s.sment filled Lou Wushuang's face but it was quickly replaced by calm. "It seems that you aren't stupid."

"Hey, I've been with you for a long time and the stupid person will slowly become smarter." He kissed the white neck from behind, leaving a mark on it. Then he continued, "I like this house very much but can we change the kid's room. Last time I argued with you and couldn't sleep in the room…"

Lou Wushuang listened to the complaints, thought about the man huddled on the small bed and felt funny. He touched the other person's head and replied, "Okay, how do you want to change it?"

"I have a say?"

"Of course, you are also the owner of this place."

This sentence sounded particularly pleasant and Zhang Shaohui was excited. "How about changing it into a study? We can buy two computer tables side by side for when we want to both play in the future."

Lou Wushuang wondered, "Placing it against each other will save s.p.a.ce. Why do you want it side by side?"

Zhang Shaohui laughed. "If it is side by side then I can always pull your hand and also kiss you."

Lou Wushuang, "…"

This idiot was too direct!

However, Zhang Shaohui's next actions were even more straightforward. Lou Wushuang had just changed into slippers when Zhang Shaohui stretched out his long arms, one arm against the armpit and the other arm around Lou Wushuang's waist as Lou Wushuang was picked up.

Lou Wushuang was shocked and immediately grabbed Zhang Shaohui's shoulder. "What are you doing?'

Zhang Shaohui smirked. "Since this is our wedding house, shouldn't we christen it this evening?"

Lou Wushuang felt funny and rubbed hard on Zhang Shaohui's head, speaking helplessly, "You are thinking things unsuitable for children all day long!"

Zhang Shaohui looked innocent. "I have been enduring it for a long time. Don't you want me at all?"

Lou Wushuang's heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

Last time, Zhang Shaohui was drunk and his actions were too rough. There was no sense of scale. He only cared about satisfaction and it was painful for Lou Wushuang. Now that the two of them were in love, Lou Wushuang was looking forward to true lovemaking. No one could bother them and Lou Wushuang didn't want to waste this good opportunity. He gently kissed Zhang Shaohui's ear and whispered, "I missed you too."

Next part has been censored. Read the uncensored part below.

Being in complete harmony with his loved one allowed the vacancy in Lou Wushuang's heart to finally be completely filled.

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Extra 3 Chapter 376 – Ghost Vice-Captain (1): Su Yu Extra

In the vening, Su Guangmo sat in front of the computer and quickly tapped the keyboard. The side character in the game waved the giant sword in his hand, made a handsome turn and successfully slashed at the b.l.o.o.d.y opponent. The opponent fell to the ground and Su Guangmo placed the cigarette in his mouth in the ashtray on the table. He was heading to the kitchen for food when he heard a knock on the door.

He opened the door and saw Captain Song Yang standing at the door. Su Guangmo respectfully spoke, "Master, you were looking for me?"

Song Yang was the one who found his talent and was someone Su Guangmo greatly respected. When he was young, he was too arrogant and his first interview with the Flying Feathers team wasn't smooth. Fortunately, Song Yang saw his talent and accepted him as an apprentice on the spot.

After training in the Flying Feathers team for two months, Su Guangmo's current level could compete with the team's first-tier players. Song Yang had decided to let him go out next season. Recently, Flying Feathers had been busy with their matches and Song Yang hadn't found him for a long time. That's why Su Guangmo was very surprised by Song Yang appearing at the door of his dormitory today.

The even more surprising thing was Song Yang's words. "I have received another apprentice today and brought him to meet him. He is Yu Pingsheng and he will later be your younger apprentice brother. I am usually busy and you should take care of him."

Su Guangmo looked around Song Yang in a confused manner. "Younger brother? Where?"

"Here." There was a weak voice from behind Song Yang and Yu Pingsheng emerged. Su Guangmo discovered that this person was relatively short and thin. The tall and strong Song Yang completely blocked his body.

Su Guangmo bowed his head and examined this person carefully. He unexpectedly found that this younger brother was actually very good-looking. The youth's appearance was delicate and his black eyes were bright. His age wasn't obvious and his face was full of tenderness and innocence. He seemed a bit shy at Su Guangmo's gaze and hid behind their master again, not letting Su Guangmo see him anymore.

"Oh, my younger brother also has stealth skills." Su Guangmo joked. "Why is he gone again?"

Yu Pingsheng's face was extremely red but Song Yang just smiled. "Xiao Yu's personality isn't like you. He is awkward and isn't fond of talking to people. I have arranged for him to live with you. After becoming brothers, you have to take care of him."

"No problem. Master, you can rest a.s.sured!" Su Guangmo patted his chest and promised.

"Then I will go first. Flying Feathers has a match in a few days and I have to prepare the tactical arrangement. I will hold a meeting in the conference room at 8:30 in the morning. You two, come and sit in."

"Yes Master, go first if you're busy!" He bid farewell to his master and Su Guangmo couldn't help laughing as he gazed at the dazed teenager in front of him. "Younger Brother, come in. You will live next door to me."

He enthusiastically helped Yu Pingsheng bring his suitcase in. He didn't notice that Yu Pingsheng had a stiff back and pale face when he approached.

At that time, Su Guangmo didn't know that Yu Pingsheng was someone with a communication disorder and it was a very serious psychological problem. He simply thought that Yu Pingsheng's personality was more introverted.

***

Su Guangmo had always been bold and this person was brought over by Master Song Yang. He soon regarded Yu Pingsheng as a good buddy. After all, he would be teammates with Yu Pingsheng and teammates should be in harmony. How could they play the game if they were fighting?

At this time, Su Guangmo had a young man's heart. His way of being good to people was simple. He helped Yu Pingsheng place the suitcase in the bedroom and carefully washed a plate of fruit. He peeled an orange and handed it to Yu Pingsheng. "Come, eat an orange first."

Yu Pingsheng gazed at the orange in front of him, face red with embarra.s.sment. It was like he was being forced to take medicine. After a while, he stiffly reached for the orange and gently placed it on the table. "Thank you, I will eat it later."

Su Guangmo was stunned. This expression obviously showed Yu Pingsheng disliked it?

He kindly gave fruit to the other person only to have cold water poured on his head. Su Guangmo had a straightforward personality. He was somewhat unhappy and frowned, "If you don't like it then don't eat. Don't force yourself."

"No, I don't dislike it." Yu Pingsheng explained shyly. He placed a peeled orange into his mouth and slowly chewed, his expression truly showing what it meant by 'chewing wax.' Su Guangmo laughed at the sight. He suddenly felt that this person was quite interesting. Eating an orange was like tasting medicine. Yu Pingsheng obviously didn't like it but he still ate it silently.

Yu Pingsheng ate the orange for a full 10 minutes. Su Guangmo sat there and appreciated his expression. After finis.h.i.+ng, Su Guangmo wondered with a funny smile, "Is it delicious?"

"Yes, very delicious." Yu Pingsheng gave a grudging smile.

"Then I'll peel another one for you." Yu Pingsheng saw Su Guangmo about to peel the orange again and immediately became pale. His expression looked like Su Guangmo was giving him poison.

Su Guangmo couldn't help laughing. "Brother, you are too interesting, hahaha! If you don't want to eat then don't eat. I won't force you. Why are you making that expression? Hahaha!"

Yu Pingsheng, "…"

It turned out he was being deliberately teased. Yu Pingsheng's face was slightly red as he whispered, "I-I'm not very talkative."

Su Guangmo smiled and patted his younger brother's shoulder. "It's fine. E-sports players don't need to say much. It is enough if you play well. Let's go, I will take you to visit the Flying Feathers team."

Yu Pingsheng had a psychological problem but Su Guangmo's enthusiasm made him unable to refuse. He had to stiffly follow behind Su Guangmo as he was introduced to the environment of the Flying Feathers team.

The conditions of the Flying Feathers team wasn't bad. There was a s.p.a.cious and bright training room with two rows of computers side by side. Su Guangmo took Yu Pingsheng to the second row and explained, "This is the area for us newcomers. We usually just do training. The front row is for the main players and we shouldn't bother them. They are preparing for the compet.i.tion recently and their pressure is quite big. You will sit at the computer next to me and just ask if you have any questions."

Yu Pingsheng nodded and said, "Yes."

Su Guangmo took him next door. "This is the conference room which can accommodate more than 20 people. Master's usual tactical discussion meetings are held here. Tomorrow morning, everyone will meet here at 8:30 to discuss the next match. When you come to listen to the tactical arrangement, it is best to prepare a book to write down some of Master's key contents. If you go back and think about it, this will help your tactical awareness."

Yu Pingsheng nodded again. "Yes."

Su Guangmo smiled at him. "Are you only going to say yes?"

Yu Pingsheng's eyes were a bit uneasy and he hung his head like he made a mistake. "I-I'm not very talk…"

Su Guangmo was helpless. "Okay, I know. Then keep saying 'yes' if you understand."

"Yes."

Su Guangmo, "…"

Who was this? Even a three year old child didn't find it so hard to express themselves?

Su Guangmo was dutifully doing his duty as the Flying Feathers guide. The result was that Yu Pingsheng finally only said 'Yes' after a long time, making Su Guangmo really anxious for him. However, he saw the uneasy Yu Pingsheng look like a small animal lost in the forest and Su Guangmo's heart softened. He couldn't bear to force Yu Pingsheng to continue and took him to the dining room.

***

After going around the Flying Feathers team once, Su Guangmo drew a floor plan for his younger brother and then took him back to the dormitory, also teaching him how to use the hot water in the bathroom.

From beginning to end, Yu Pingsheng only spoke a few words like 'yes', 'okay', 'thank you.' His longest sentence was 'I'm not very talkative'. Su Guangmo resisted the urge to laugh and arranged everything for him before turning back to the bedroom.

In fact, Yu Pingsheng wasn't 'not talkative'. He found it 'repulsive' to talk to people.

He had been diagnosed with autism as a child. Three-quarters of children with autism had an intellectual disability but Yu Pingsheng belonged to the one-quarter that was very smart. However, he wasn't interested in any toys and rarely looked at people, let alone communicate with them.

After his parents noticed the abnormality, the three year old Yu Pingsheng was taken to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed him with autism. After a period of treatment, his situation improved but the long-term lack of communication couldn't be reversed. Even in his teens, he still liked to be alone.

He never had a friend since he was a child. Every time he communicated with others, he felt it was particularly difficult. If someone other than his parents approached him, he would be stiff and frightened.

From a young age, his best friend was the computer.

Last year, he started playing Miracle by chance. He didn't need to communicate with people so he gained more and more energy from the game. His level leapt by a huge amount. Unexpectedly, he met the president of the Flying Feathers Guild in an instance of the online game. The president discovered his talent and invited him to the Flying Feathers team as an e-sports player.

He was afraid to accept this invitation. How could he communicate with his teammates? How could he play a team game?

Then his parents learnt about it and hoped he would try it. His mother gently told him that he couldn't go on like this. Parents would always leave first and once that happened, he would be left alone. Did he want to die alone?

Yu Pingsheng knew that his mother's words were very reasonable and raised the courage to come to the Flying Feathers team.

Fortunately, Captain Song Yang had a good temper and could accommodate any player with a flawed personality as long as their level was sufficient.

Yu Pingsheng's level of playing the game was very high and he soon gained Song Yang's appreciation. Song Yang accepted him as an apprentice and handed him over to his fellow apprentice brother, Su Guangmo.

Unlike Yu Pingsheng's introverted self, Su Guangmo was straightforward and heart. He might not be very old but he had a man's pride. Despite the stiff Yu Pingsheng, Su Guangmo took good care of him, taking him around the entire Flying Feathers team and settling him properly.

Yu Pingsheng lay on his bed after showering. His mother sent him a message asking about the team. Yu Pingsheng considered it for a long time before finally writing seriously, "I have an apprentice brother called Su Guangmo. He is a very good person."

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Chapter 377 – Ghost Vice-Captain (2)

The next morning, Song Yang summoned all the members of Flying Feathers to discuss the strategic deployment for the next match against Wind Colour. Su Guangmo and Yu Pingsheng came to the conference room to listen. Yu Pingsheng took notes according to his brother's instructions and after the meeting, he actually had 10 pages of notes.

Su Guangmo glanced at his neat handwriting and asked, "Do you understand what Master said?"

His sudden closeness made Yu Pingsheng stiffen. He took a long time before finally choking out, "I don't understand."

Su Guangmo blinked at him. "That means your rank is still too low."

Yu Pingsheng replied with a red face. "Yes."

Su Guangmo smiled. "Don't worry and take it slowly. When I first started meeting with Master, I didn't understand anything. Once you improve your level and watch more videos of the Professional League, you will understand the professional vocabulary used by Master."

Yu Pingsheng nodded like he gained enlightenment. "Yes."

Su Guangmo found this enigma who only said 'yes' quiet interesting. Yu Pingsheng might not speak much but his serious expression and clear eyes proved that he carefully recorded the words in his words.

Such a st.u.r.dy younger brother made people feel good. Su Guangmo reached out and patted his shoulder. "Improvement of tactical awareness won't take a day or two. If you don't understand anything in the future, just ask me."

Yu Pingsheng immediately shrunk back. His frightened expression made Su Guangmo laugh. "Brother, how are you so shy?"

Yu Pingsheng, "…"

He didn't know how to explain it to Su Guangmo. In fact, he wasn't shy but instinctively rejected the closeness of others. When he was touched by others, he stiffened and this was related to his long-term autism. He had no friends since he was a child. No one had ever cared for him like Su Guangmo before, making it difficult for him to adapt.

For Su Guangmo, caring for his younger apprentice brother was natural. After all, Song Yang personally accepted Yu Pingsheng as an apprentice, showing that his qualifications weren't too bad. Flying Feathers had old and new players. In the future, the old players would retire and new players would take over. Su Guangmo needed a trustworthy partner to work together and improve the performance of the Flying Feathers team.

The professional league was never a one-man game. Only the team working together would give victory and tacit teammates were crucial. Yu Pingsheng was a good seed and Su Guangmo wanted to train him to Su Guangmo's partner. Naturally, he showed a bit more concern for Yu Pingsheng.

***

This period of time was the end of the first season and Song Yang was busy leading the team. His second apprentice Yu Pingsheng was handed over to Su Guangmo to train.

Su Guangmo was a very conscientious brother. He first asked Yu Pingsheng to do some basic training according to the daily training timetable of Flying Feathers, learning about movement positions and skills release. Yu Pingsheng practiced according to his instructions. Before dinner every day, Su Guangmo would personally come to look at the training results.

However, Yu Pingsheng was a bit distressed. Every time his brother came to him, Su Guangmo would always place a hand on his shoulder. This made Yu Pingsheng feel like he was sitting on a needle and he would often make mistakes.

Su Guangmo directly pointed out, "Your hands can't press down like this. Come over and I will teach you."

Then he took Yu Pingsheng's hand and personally demonstrated the standard and most comfortable position to press the keys.

"In the future, you will have to knock on the keyboard for a long time. If you place your wrists like this, it will be easy to become tired after a long time. E-sports players must take good care of their hands and develop better habits from the start."

Su Guangmo patiently explained while holding Yu Pingsheng's hand and teaching him the most labour-saving method of tapping on the mechanical keyboard, how to press his five fingers and how to find the key he needed at the fastest speed…

His hand was held by his brother and a strange burning sensation came from his fingers. Yu Pingsheng's face was red and he wanted to pull back his hand. However, he was afraid his brother would be angry and sat in place, not daring to move.

Su Guangmo finally finished teaching and patted his brother's shoulder with a smile. "Practice well."

Once Su Guangmo left, Yu Pingsheng was relieved and his tense mood instantly relaxed.

Looking back, he saw Su Guangmo seriously playing in the arena. The swordsman used to big moves and cut the opponent down to the ground.

Yu Pingsheng saw the confident smile on Su Guangmo's face and couldn't help feeling admiration. This brother was very powerful and understood many things. Master's decision to have Yu Pingsheng follow him was certainly right. As for the occasional physical contact, Su Guangmo obviously wasn't being malicious. Yu Pingsheng suffered from communication problems and had to learn to slowly adapt.

However, he had closed off his heart since he was a child and rejected the contact of outsiders. Was it that easy to change?

***

Perhaps it was an incident that made Yu Pingsheng really change.

That night, Song Yang returned to Kunming with the Flying Feathers. The match had been won in a beautiful manner and Song Yang was very happy. He called the whole team out to eat.

Yu Pingsheng was a newcomer and due to his introverted personality, he wasn't familiar with the other players. Song Yang wanted to use this opportunity to introduce his apprentice to everyone.

At the dinner, Song Yang had Yu Pingsheng stand up. "This is my new apprentice Yu Pingsheng. Xiao Yu, say h.e.l.lo to everyone."

Yu Pingsheng was most afraid of crowded occasions. In a crowd, it seemed like even the oxygen in the air became thinner and thinner, making him breathless and dizzy. Then his master asked him to stand up and introduce himself. Yu Pingsheng helplessly stood up but the moment he felt all the gazes, his throat seemed stuck and he couldn't say a word.

This feeling was too terrible. Yu Pingsheng gulped and sweated anxiously, his face becoming paler and paler.

Everyone waited for a long time but the result was that Yu Pingsheng stood there with a white face, not saying a word. Even the good-tempered Song Yang couldn't help being a bit angry. He frowned and opened his mouth. "Xiao Yu, I told you to introduce yourself. Didn't you hear me?"

Yu Pingsheng clenched his fists tightly as he suddenly recalled his childhood when the teacher forced him to play with other cla.s.smates. He wasn't happy and the teacher asked his parents to come in for a talk. The little Yu Pingsheng hid behind his mother like a small animal that couldn't find its direction in the forest.

This type of fear lingered in his heart. The autism had improved after years of seeing a psychiatrist but he was still afraid to speak in a crowded environment.

Song Yang pushed him in front of everyone and it felt like his clothes had been ripped off, exposing him to the sun. The curious eyes of the team members were a terrible torture for him.

The people present didn't understand his feelings at all.

The moment that Yu Pingsheng was about to flee, his cold fingers were suddenly held by a pair of warm hands as Su Guangmo sitting next to him stood up. He gently placed an arm around Yu Pingsheng's shoulder and smiled at everyone. "Ah, my brother's personality is really shy, please forgive him! He is called Yu Pingsheng and he is currently playing the swordsman profession. He isn't very talkative but he takes training seriously. He is a very talented newcomer, right Master?"

Su Guangmo took the initiative to find a solution for both sides. Song Yang didn't want to refute his apprentice and smiled. "Yes, I have two apprentices. One speaks a lot while the other doesn't talk very often."

The group laughed and the awkward atmosphere was swept away.

Su Guangmo sat down with Yu Pingsheng and Yu Pingsheng sent him a thankful glance. Su Guangmo smiled and patted his shoulder. "Don't be afraid. You have me."

The simple words were like hot water splas.h.i.+ng on the surface of frozen ice. There was a slight crack in Yu Pingsheng's deep defenses.

He had his older apprentice brother and didn't have to be afraid of being isolated. Even if he didn't say anything, his brother would say it for him.

***

Su Guangmo's solution meant that Yu Pingsheng wasn't embarra.s.sed and gave face to Song Yang, but Song Yang's displeasure didn't decrease. After returning to the team, he called Su Guangmo to his office.

"What is going on with Yu Pingsheng. I had him introduce himself yet he didn't say a word? You've been with him for a while. If he always has such a personality, how can he cooperate with his teammates in the future?" Song Yang frowned. "Communication is essential when fighting as a team. If he refuses to speak later in the stadium, how will his teammates know his thoughts? How will they get along with him?"

Song Yang's anger wasn't unreasonable. When he accepted this apprentice, Yu Pingsheng might be shy but he still talked to his master. Song Yang didn't expect Yu Pingsheng's personality problem to be so serious that he wasn't even capable of a simple self-introduction. How would he be able to cooperate with his teammates?

Song Yang thought for a while before saying, "He isn't suitable for the Flying Feathers. I think I should send him back."

Su Guangmo knew that his master's concerns were correct. A person who couldn't communicate with his teammates was simply going to kill them!

However, he thought of the pale teenager sitting alone in the corner and training seriously. He thought of the clear eyes and the way he hung his head while thinking for a long time and Su Guangmo felt it was unbearable.

How sad would Yu Pingsheng be if he was driven away?

No matter what, Su Guangmo had to find a way to keep him in Flying Feathers!

Su Guangmo patted his chest and rea.s.sured the other person. "Master, don't rush to make a decision. Give me one month. I will have a good talk with my younger brother and see what is going on."

***

Su Guangmo returned to the dormitory and took the initiative to knock on Yu Pingsheng's door. Yu Pingsheng's eyes brightened when he saw his brother and he gratefully said, "Brother, thank you for helping me today."

Su Guangmo was softened by his eyes and couldn't help smiling. "Why are you so polite with me? This is what I should do."

Yu Pingsheng looked embarra.s.sed but his smile was very pure and his bright eyes were full of energy. He was obviously a very intelligent and serious person. How unfair would it be if he was eliminated just because he wasn't good at communication?

Su Guangmo's expression became serious when he thought about this. He entered Yu Pingsheng's bedroom and faced Yu Pingsheng, asking softly, "Brother, why don't you like to talk to people? Isn't it okay to tell me the reason? I promise that I am a tight-lipped person and won't tell your secret!"

Yu Pingsheng glanced away and Su Guangmo held his shoulder, making him stare at Su Guangmo. "Brother, we have known each other for a while and how have I treated you? Aren't I worthy of your trust?"

Yu Pingsheng confronted these eyes that were as deep as the sea, with a gentleness that seemed like it would accommodate everything…

How did Su Guangmo treat him during this time? Yu Pingsheng wasn't a stone and how could he not feel the care of his brother? Every morning, Su Guangmo would grab him breakfast. Sometimes Yu Pingsheng forgot to eat while training and Su Guangmo would take the initiative to bring dinner to the dormitory. In addition, Su Guangmo taught him many things he didn't understand and answered his questions patiently. Su Guangmo was a tolerant and patient brother, leading Yu Pingsheng through this strange world of e-sports step by step.

Yu Pingsheng was very grateful to Su Guangmo but should he tell his secret? Was Su Guangmo really someone he could trust?

A long silence pa.s.sed before Yu Pingsheng hung his head and whispered, "In fact, I… when I was a kid, I had autism. The doctor said I have… interpersonal, communication barriers."

The difficult to speak words shocked Su Guangmo.

He thought Yu Pingsheng was just introverted but it turned out to be a communication disorder. This was a mental illness that couldn't be ignored. Su Guangmo had heard that patients with communication disorders who couldn't control their moods might commit suicide.

Su Guangmo saw his brother's pale face and suddenly felt very distressed.

How could such a smart guy have a psychological problem? Whether it was natural factors or the influence of the environment he grew up with, Su Guangmo couldn't watch Yu Pingsheng continue like this.

He stretched out his arms and gave Yu Pingsheng a hug that was barely noticeable. Then he spoke in a gentle and tolerant tone, "Don't be sad. Everyone in this world is different and you are just a bit more different from other people. If you don't like to talk to others, try talking to me first. During our time training, haven't you communicated with me? If you have any ideas in the future, you can tell me. If you don't want to talk, type a message for me. Don't suppress it in your heart, okay?"

The hug was so light that Yu Pingsheng didn't reject it. His mind gradually calmed down under Su Guangmo's soft comfort and Yu Pingsheng nodded. "Okay."

Apart from his parents and psychiatrist, Su Guangmo was the first person to fully tolerate his shortcomings.

A person who had been walking alone for many years finally met a friend he could speak to. There was a sudden influx to his heart, making Yu Pingsheng's body gradually warm up.

This brother was really a good person, Yu Pingsheng once again thought.

Thus, Su Guangmo received the second 'good person' card issued by Yu Pingsheng.

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