After the teams were divided, each team went their separate ways to practice and get to know each other. Jiang Shuiyun looked at the people assigned to her team and felt a bit like fate was playing tricks on her. What was going on? One Fei Yan wasn't enough, and now they had to add Gao Zhouzhou. These two clearly didn't intend to cooperate.
It was time to discuss tactics. Jiang Shuiyun looked around and said, "I'll play forward, Viper Sharpshooter, and the rest of you can divide the roles yourselves?"
"I'll play the crowd control role." Gao Zhouzhou raised her hand first and took the remaining damage-dealing position.
"Then I'll play the tank." Fei Yan glanced at Gao Zhouzhou and left the logistics to Mu Si.
Mu Si looked young and was well-behaved and clean. She didn't dare to object to the assignment made by the two seniors and could only accept it.
Jiang Shuiyun never intended to interfere with them from beginning to end. Let them fight however they want. Expecting them to cooperate as a team and work in perfect harmony is like expecting a sow to fly.
“Captain Jiang Bai, shouldn’t we discuss tactics? All three of them on the other side are your teammates, so you should know their weaknesses best, right?” Gao Zhouzhou crossed her arms and looked at Jiang Shuiyun, speaking first.
"The tactic is for Mousse to stay with and protect Viper, while the two of you roam freely and coordinate with my attacks, is that alright?"
Jiang Shuiyun's explanation was concise and clear; he outlined the entire tactical plan in a single sentence.
Fei Yan frowned. "That's it? Captain Jiang Bai, aren't you looking down on us? Even though we're not very good, we're still your team members. How can you be so irresponsible?"
Viper couldn't stand it anymore. "Everyone, let me explain. Our captain isn't irresponsible or looking down on you. It's just that the tactics she assigns us are always this simple. Sometimes she doesn't assign any, just says 'play it by yourself.' So she's not targeting anyone. Please understand."
"I have no objection." Mu Si was the first to agree. His persona was that of a well-behaved, clean-cut, boy-next-door type, so naturally he couldn't do whatever he wanted like the other two, even if there were no cameras now.
Fei Yan glanced at Jiang Shuiyun but didn't say anything, which was considered tacit agreement.
Just as the group was talking, the camera finished filming Team B and switched to this side. Gao Zhouzhou and Fei Yan immediately changed their expressions, completely suppressing their previous emotions and pretending to look at Jiang Shuiyun very seriously.
Gao Zhouzhou looked completely innocent, with a hint of bewilderment. Her bright and delicate features appeared even more adorable. "Captain Jiang Bai, how do you achieve such precision in your area-of-effect attacks? Can you tell me? I don't want to hold you back."
Jiang Shuiyun also witnessed firsthand how fickle people are in the entertainment industry.
Although that's what she thought in her heart, Jiang Shuiyun was in front of the camera after all, so she generously shared her method.
"Yes, it means you can change the attack range at the moment of attack, select the overlapping area of two attacks according to the precise location you want, and then you can achieve precise clicks for area attacks."
Gao Zhouzhou's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, but she still nodded as if she understood, and thanked Jiang Shuiyun.
Actually, the methods are all out in the open, and everyone knows the principles. But the most important thing in esports is hand speed and reaction time. If you don't put in the real effort, you definitely won't be able to do it. So what Jiang Shuiyun said is not very valuable.
Finally, the game was about to start. Jiang Shuiyun sat in front of the computer with a blank expression. Fei Yan and Gao Zhouzhou were on her left and right. She put on her headphones and closed her eyes to rest.
The game finally started, and it was obvious that Team B had a well-planned strategy. The team was quite coordinated and took advantage of the terrain in advance. As for Team A, Jiang Shuiyun and Poisonous Snake also had good teamwork and quickly improved their economy, while the others were left to their own devices.
"Captain! Help me!"
Gao Zhouzhou's voice came through the earpiece. Jiang Shuiyun glanced at it and wondered how Gao Zhouzhou had managed to wander off to Team B's side in just a few minutes.
In a normal casual game, Jiang Shuiyun would have stood by and watched someone die, but this is a live broadcast with so many viewers, the star effect cannot be ignored.
Jiang Shuiyun and Poisonous Snake worked together to rescue Gao Zhouzhou, but Mu Si was caught alone by the sword beam on the other side, so the two of them had to go and rescue her again.
Jiang Shuiyun had never felt so exhausted in a game before. She felt that if she didn't want to spend the entire game rescuing people, she should think of a solution. "Everyone, gather together, don't run around, pay attention to your economy, and follow me."
The group carried out the order thoroughly, all following behind Jiang Shuiyun, including the human shield Fei Yan...
Okay, as long as you don't log off too early or play too badly, it's fine, after all, this is an exhibition match.
After two exchanges, Jianmang and his team stopped launching serious attacks and started showing off their skills to Jiang Shuiyun's team. It was an exhibition match, after all, so they had to make it as entertaining as possible.
With the show's time nearly up, Jiang Shuiyun first had Gao Zhouzhou launch an area-of-effect attack, then had Fei Yan and Mu Si protect the venomous snake, and she launched the first attack.
In fact, the viper was attacking from a distance and was very well hidden, so it didn't need any protection. But there was no other way; they couldn't just stand there doing nothing, and they certainly couldn't send those two up to their deaths.
After arranging the rear, Jiang Shuiyun launched the attack herself. Instead of targeting the opposing star, she chose to fight Jian Mang, who was also in the vanguard, one-on-one, while Du She provided cover from behind.
It was basically a two-on-three battle. Jiang Shuiyun saw that it was almost over, and the two sides had a final exchange, taking away Jian Mang. Then, with the help of Poisonous Snake, they took down Yao Yao Ling. Finally, Poisonous Snake led the three stars to rush in and end the battle.
After the game ended, the Miracle Team members felt more tired than after playing so many games before. They quickly took off their headphones, just waiting for the game to end.
Next, the Miracle Team basically became tools, mechanically clapping, praising, and waiting to get off work.
The final ordeal was finally over. Everyone waved goodbye to the audience, the live stream ended, and everyone composed themselves, leaving the stage.
I thought it was finally over, but it turns out it wasn't that simple.
The Miracle Team returned to the rest room, but after waiting for a long time without seeing Xi Rong and Yi Jinbai arrive, Jiang Shuiyun became restless and got up to go look for them.
Jiang Shuiyun frowned as she played the game for two days, but the intricate backend still made her frown. Just as she was about to call Yi Jinbai, someone blocked her way. Who else could it be but Gao Zhouzhou?
"Jiang Shuiyun, you're quite capable, aren't you? You've transformed into a gamer all over again?"
Jiang Shuiyun was completely certain that the other person knew the original owner of this body, and that it was not a friendly acquaintance. She pursed her lips slightly, not wanting to get entangled with the other person, and said, "Please move aside, thank you."
"How could you be so cold to me? Jiang Shuiyun, do you have any conscience at all?"
Shocked by Jiang Shuiyun's indifferent attitude, Gao Zhouzhou stepped forward and punched Jiang Shuiyun on the shoulder.
Jiang Shuiyun: ? ?
Just as Jiang Shuiyun was still trying to figure out what the relationship was between Gao Zhouzhou and the original owner, two people hurriedly turned from the passage ahead. Yi Jinbai was walking quickly ahead with a frown, and Fei Yan was following behind, holding Yi Jinbai's arm. For a moment, the four of them looked at each other and froze on the spot as if they were frozen in time.
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Chapter 34
What bizarre human suffering is this?
Jiang Shuiyun also frowned, quickly walking past Gao Zhouzhou towards Yi Jinbai. Yi Jinbai broke free from Fei Yan's hand, met Jiang Shuiyun, and took her hand, his meaning couldn't be clearer.
Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai stood between Fei Yan and Gao Zhouzhou, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.
A subtle movement broke the delicate atmosphere among the four. Jiang Shuiyun reacted the fastest, pulling Yi Jinbai into her arms and shielding his face. Fei Yan and Gao Zhouzhou also reacted immediately, standing casually together as if they were just chatting among friends.
"Why are there paparazzi here?"
Gao Zhouzhou avoided looking directly at him and questioned him in a low voice.
Fei Yan lowered his head to text. If he wasn't mistaken, it was likely that the person had followed him from behind, and he hadn't noticed them due to his carelessness.
"I messaged my agent."
After Fei Yan sent the text message, Gao Zhouzhou also contacted her agent. However, before the two agents could arrive, Xi Rong's voice came first, calling security personnel to take the person away. Then he rushed over and saw four people standing in a group. He was so surprised that he didn't react for a moment. After repeatedly confirming, he slowly walked over and asked, "What's going on here?"
Gao Zhouzhou looked around and just then saw her agent coming over. She reached out and pulled a business card from the agent's pocket, wrote her contact information on the back, and forcefully stuffed it into Jiang Shuiyun's hand. "Call me later. If I can't reach you again, you're in big trouble!"
"You..." Jiang Shuiyun felt like she had been given a hot potato. Just as she was about to ask who the other party was, Gao Zhouzhou had already taken the hat from her agent and left quickly.
What kind of nonsense is this?
"Junior sister, you've seen what kind of person she is now. I hope you can think it through."
Fei Yan glared at Jiang Shuiyun, who was still holding a business card in her hand, and left with her agent to avoid causing any more trouble.
After most of the people had left, Xi Rong looked around and asked, "What's going on here?"
Jiang Shuiyun placed the business card in her hand into Yi Jinbai's hand, "Let's talk about it when we get back."
After a slight hesitation, Yi Jinbai nodded, placed the business card back in Jiang Shuiyun's hand, and also let go of Jiang Shuiyun's hand, saying, "Let's go back first."
Back at the hotel from the competition venue, Xi Rong took the others to lunch, leaving Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai enough space to handle their own private matters.
Jiang Shuiyun understood Xi Rong's meaning. After returning to the hotel, she decisively took out the business card and said, "I really don't know this person. Should I call Shen Yunyi and ask?"
Yi Jinbai already knew that the current Jiang Shuiyun was not the same person as before, so he did not doubt Jiang Shuiyun's words. "Won't this arouse Shen Yunyi's suspicion?"
“It’s okay. He knows I don’t remember anything from the past, and he might not even know who Gao Zhouzhou is.”
Jiang Shuiyun took out her phone, dialed Shen Yunyi's number, and put it on speakerphone. Shen Yunyi answered the phone after only two rings.
"Shuiyun, when are you coming back? What time is your flight? I'll have someone pick you up."
Shen Yunyi's voice came from the phone, and Jiang Shuiyun glanced at the time.
"My flight is supposed to be at 2 o'clock, and I'll arrive around 6 o'clock. But let's not talk about that for now. Do you know Gao Zhouzhou? I think she knows me."
Jiang Shuiyun got straight to the point.
"Yes, I know her. It's Gao Zhouzhou. You two used to be inseparable, very close. You were in City A, and she was in City B. You've forgotten her too? Oh right, after your family's accident, she contacted me to ask about your whereabouts. How was I supposed to know where you were at the time? But I forgot about it later. You saw her?"
Shen Yunyi answered with great certainty, "By the way, your competition is over? You must have won, right?"
"We won, okay, that's settled then."
Jiang Shuiyun didn't know why, but she felt relieved. After all, Gao Zhouzhou and the original owner didn't have that kind of relationship. It made sense, and judging from Gao Zhouzhou's reaction, it didn't seem like it.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Shuiyun looked at Yi Jinbai and said, "It seems they are just friends."
Yi Jinbai nodded, about to say something, when her phone rang. She took out her phone, glanced at it, and turned the screen towards Jiang Shuiyun with a hint of helplessness. "It's Fei Yan. He investigated you. He thinks I'm bewitched and insists on rescuing me from this misery..."
Jiang Shuiyun was both amused and exasperated by Yi Jinbai's expression. "Is it because you're worried about me?"
"I'm very grateful to him, but... could you answer the phone for me first?" Yi Jinbai saw that his phone kept ringing and handed it directly to Jiang Shuiyun.
Since learning that Fei Yan liked her, Yi Jinbai was somewhat at a loss as to how to face him. She thought that her marriage to Jiang Shuiyun would make him back down, but unexpectedly, Fei Yan went to investigate Jiang Shuiyun. Based on Jiang Shuiyun's past deeds, Fei Yan felt even more obligated to help Yi Jinbai. So, Yi Jinbai had no choice but to pin her hopes on Jiang Shuiyun.
Jiang Shuiyun took Yi Jinbai's phone, nodded to Yi Jinbai, and put it on speakerphone.
"Jinbai, have you thought this through? I can hire the best lawyer to help you with the case. Jiang Bai is definitely not someone you can entrust your life to. I've told you before, her parents are both criminals and are still under investigation. She's also a notorious playboy in City A, with an extremely volatile temper and violent tendencies..."
Fei Yan blurted out everything he had found out, hoping that Yi Jinbai would turn back from the wrong path as soon as possible.
Jiang Shuiyun listened and realized that Fei Yan was absolutely right; his investigation was very accurate. If he had found Yi Jinbai earlier and taken her away, Jiang Shuiyun would have thanked him on Yi Jinbai's behalf. But now he was too late.
"Mr. Fei, this is Jiang Bai. Jin Bai is helping me pack my luggage. Is there anything I can help you with?"
The voice on the other end stopped abruptly, followed by the busy tone of the call being disconnected.
Jiang Shuiyun handed the phone back to Yi Jinbai, "It seems he can't accept this for the time being."
“He will accept it,” Yi Jinbai said, turning off his phone. “By the way, your flight is at 2 o’clock, and it’s already 12 o’clock. Let me help you pack your luggage.”
"No need, I only have a little luggage, it's all packed. Do you want to come back with me? Or do you want to stay here with Xi Rong and the others for another day and go back tomorrow? There are a lot of fun things to do here."
As she spoke, Jiang Shuiyun took out her backpack from the cabinet. All her belongings were in there, so she didn't need to pack much at all.
"I'll stay here for another day. Didn't you say you were going back to have things to do with Shen Yunyi? I'll just cause you trouble if I go back."
Yi Jinbai already knew that Jiang Shuiyun was going back early, but he only just found out why.