Yi Jinbai's gaze flashed by, but Jiang Shuiyun, who was focused on driving, didn't notice.
The shopping mall in the city center is not far from the villa area; we arrived in no time.
After parking the car, Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai went to the clothing store together. Jiang Shuiyun never cared much about clothes, so she just picked out two neat and simple outfits for herself. She was so fast that the sales assistant couldn't keep up and she had already finished choosing.
After finishing her own tasks, Jiang Shuiyun started picking out dresses for Yi Jinbai. A white gauze dress in the shop window immediately caught her eye; it looked perfect for Yi Jinbai at first glance.
"Miss, you have excellent taste! This is our store's latest design, our brand designer's most prized creation, it's..."
While Jiang Shuiyun was looking at the dress, the sales assistant finally caught up with her and hurriedly began to introduce it.
Yi Jinbai, who was sitting in a chair waiting, followed Jiang Shuiyun's movements and saw Jiang Shuiyun say something to the sales assistant, and then the sales assistant followed behind Jiang Shuiyun and brought over several pieces of clothing.
"Did you see any clothes you liked?"
Jiang Shuiyun sat down next to Yi Jinbai. She knew that Yi Jinbai might not like what she had chosen, so it was better to let him choose for himself.
Yi Jinbai hadn't looked at the clothes at all that time, so he could only honestly shake his head.
"Why don't you try on these outfits I picked out for you first? If they don't suit you, we can choose something else."
Jiang Shuiyun waved, and a sales assistant came over and handed her the clothes.
Looking at the expensive clothes in front of her, Yi Jinbai hesitated, but Jiang Shuiyun didn't give her a chance to hesitate, "Then why don't we just buy them all? You need to have some clothes to change into."
"This is too much..."
Yi Jinbai wanted to advise Jiang Shuiyun that she didn't need to buy such nice clothes, but the sales assistant was there, so he didn't dare to speak up.
"It's okay, let's buy these first. I might be a bit busy later, and I don't know when I'll be able to come again."
Jiang Shuiyun glanced at the time. "That's all for now. Please make it according to this young lady's size."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
The sales assistant carried the clothes to find the right size. Jiang Shuiyun stood up and asked Yi Jinbai to wait a moment while she went to pay.
Jiang Shuiyun bought two outfits, Yi Jinbai bought six outfits, and also chose two sets of pajamas and loungewear, which is about enough.
After paying, looking at all the bags and packages, Jiang Shuiyun realized that she might not be able to help Yi Jinbai if she carried them herself. Fortunately, the shopkeeper was considerate and asked Jiang Shuiyun to leave her address so they could deliver the clothes to her door that afternoon.
This made things much easier for Jiang Shuiyun. She took Yi Jinbai shopping floor by floor, buying everything they needed, from clothes to daily necessities. She also bought Yi Jinbai a new phone.
Is there anything else you need to buy?
Jiang Shuiyun was carrying two small bags in her hands and supporting Yi Jinbai with one hand. She felt that it was about time.
Yi Jinbai pursed her lips, her face slightly flushed. After hesitating for a long time, she shook her head. She could buy things like inhibitors online.
Without Yi Jinbai saying anything, Jiang Shuiyun couldn't think of anything else for the moment, so she simply handed Yi Jinbai the bank card she had received after signing the contract that day. It contained part of the salary that Shengguang Group had paid in advance, 500,000 yuan.
"The PIN for this card is six zeros. You can keep it. If there's anything else you want to buy, just in case I don't think of anything."
"I can't..."
Yi Jinbai was somewhat taken aback when Jiang Shuiyun handed him the bank card so readily.
"That's to be expected, anyway, it's no use for me."
Jiang Shuiyun put the card into Yi Jinbai's coat pocket. "Alright, I've scheduled their training for 1:30. Let's go back first, or we won't have enough time."
Jiang Shuiyun's decisions rarely change, so Yi Jinbai could only accept the card for now.
It was already 1 a.m. when the two returned to the villa at the base. Just then, the things they had just bought were delivered to their door. Jiang Shuiyun arranged everything in an orderly manner, then escorted Yi Jinbai upstairs. When they came downstairs at 1:30 p.m., the five people were already waiting in front of the computer on the first floor.
Jiang Shuiyun rolled up her sleeves, tied her long hair into a simple ponytail, and sat down in the head seat. "I think Yao Yaoling has already conveyed my words to everyone. This afternoon, you all have only two tasks. First, I will challenge each of you to one-on-one matches in your preferred game position. If I win against all of you, I will be in charge here from now on. If I lose, then I am not qualified to be your captain. Second, we'll talk about that after I win. Now, let the challenge begin. Who wants to go first?"
Chapter 12
Jiang Shuiyun's words left the group looking at each other uncertainly. He was being too arrogant. In this kind of game, everyone has their own preferences. Even if someone can play all positions and is proficient in all of them, it's a bit presumptuous to say that they can challenge professional players like them in every position.
Although the Miracle Team's performance has been poor since their captain, Shen Dao, retired, the main reason is that they lost their core player in team battle games and became disorganized. This does not mean that their individual skills are really that bad.
"We've studied your playing style. You're generally good at ranged attacks or as a forward, and you're also decent at controlling the game. We're not going to bully you, so how about we compare these three?"
The viper sat in the chair, twirling a fluffy hair tie in her hand, her large, round almond-shaped eyes filled with an air of unwavering confidence.
Jiang Shuiyun first turned on the computer in front of her, moved her fingers slightly, and answered the snake's question.
"I chose these three positions simply because they are easier to play when there is no teamwork. Thank you all for your understanding, but we'll play exactly as agreed. Who wants to go first?"
Jiang Shuiyun had already said so much, and the members of the Miracle Team exchanged glances. Without wasting any more time, the Slaughter Apostle sat down next to Jiang Shuiyun and turned on his computer, his meaning clear.
Without further ado, I logged into the game, turned on the skill-based 1v1 mode, which skipped the economic development process. Both sides were at the same economic level, and there were no terrain changes, so we went straight into a face-to-face competition of skill.
The Slaughter Apostle immediately chose his usual preferred role as a tank and adjusted his equipment bar.
Jiang Shuiyun also chose to be a tank. Both sides were ready and entered the game.
In terms of one-on-one combat, tanks and support roles are rarely chosen because while these two positions can be used to exchange blows in the early game, in the late game, even if the two of them stand and fight, their health bars drop faster than they recover, making it incredibly boring and exhausting. Therefore, in the one-on-one settings, the economic level is placed in the early game.
It seems these guys aren't completely without a strategy; the teamwork among these longtime teammates is quite good. As Jiang Shuiyun waited for the game to start, she glanced at the teammates next to her who were watching intently.
At the start of the game, Jiang Shuiyun and the Killing Apostle both began to move at the same time. However, the Killing Apostle was dodging in order to wear down Jiang Shuiyun, while Jiang Shuiyun chose to attack in order to avoid being dragged out for too long.
The two chased and dodged, but after several rounds, they did not actually fight. Jiang Shuiyun's expression remained unchanged, but his fighting style became more and more aggressive, as if he was eager for quick success and wanted to finish the battle quickly. Such a fighting style would inevitably expose fatal weaknesses, such as missing combos or improper defense.
After revealing another opening, Jiang Shuiyun's eyes hardened, and her original attacking move was quickly turned into a retreat. The Killing Apostle, who originally wanted to launch a counterattack to catch Jiang Shuiyun off guard, missed his combo and was caught off guard by Jiang Shuiyun's return.
With just this small mistake, the Killing Apostle was completely entangled by Jiang Shuiyun. After two or three rounds, the computer screen in front of the Killing Apostle turned gray, and the one-on-one duel ended.
The Killing Apostle rubbed his face in annoyance. It turned out that Jiang Shuiyun's chaotic fighting and eagerness for quick success from beginning to end were all an act, all for the sake of that final, fatal blow. He hadn't even seen through it.
"The last thing a tank should do is abandon the position they are defending. In team battles, you should be a moving wall, not a sword that is shot out. Teamwork is about the harmony of the group, not the excellence of the individual. The tank should play a vital role in this."
"What right do you have to say that when you don't care about your teammates' lives in every game?"
Yao Yao Ling patted the Slaughter Apostle on the shoulder, "Little disciple, it's alright, I'll avenge you."
Jiang Shuiyun was unsure whether to agree with Yao Yaoling's words. Right now, they still harbored preconceived prejudices against her, so explanations were useless. Once those prejudices disappeared, given their level of understanding, they would be able to understand without further explanation.
First came the human shields, then the logistical support; the intention was clear, but the arrangement was reasonable.
Even more frustrating than a tank duel is a support duel. Supports rely more on agile movement and rapid healing, and their attack power is even lower than that of a tank, yet their healing is faster. It's impossible to fight them; their health bars can stay the same all day.
"Let's choose the early-game economy."
Jiang Shuiyun didn't want to waste a whole day here with Yao Yao.
Yao Yao Ling had no objections, and the two quickly began.
It has to be said that although Yao Yao Ling seems unreliable, she is actually quite steady when playing games. In addition, having learned from the experience of the Killing Apostle, she is even more careful and defends against Jiang Shuiyun without any loopholes. Her adjustments to healing and equipment are very reasonable, and her flexible movement allows her to avoid most attacks. In Jiang Shuiyun's eyes, she is quite qualified.
However, passing the test didn't mean Jiang Shuiyun backed down. She went against the grain and replaced all her few defensive and movement equipment with offensive ones, which hurt Yao Yaoling a bit.
"Is this how you play games? What happened to the support competition?"
As Yao Yao Ling watched his health bar drop by more than half, he immediately tried to escape. However, no matter how agile his movements were, he couldn't escape Jiang Shuiyun's attack range in this one-on-one arena with no terrain changes and limited space.
After discovering the problem, Yao Yao opened the equipment menu at midnight, but still gave up on making changes. After struggling for a few minutes, the screen turned gray again.
Enraged, Yao Yao Ling crossed her arms and glared at Jiang Shuiyun with even more disdain. "Are you a sore loser? Who plays like this? This is only the early game. In the late game, I can crush you with my health!"
"All's fair in war. The battlefield is ever-changing. The best approach is to combine the current situation with the best conditions and choose the method that is most advantageous to oneself," Jiang Shuiyun said, taking a sip of water. "However, this is a low probability event. Yao Yao Ling did a great job. This kind of determination is very important in a team. Moreover, he did not let the opponent lead him by the nose in the game. That's very good."
"Do I need your praise? You're lucky this time."
Yao Yao Ling snorted coldly, but still honored her bet and got up to move aside.
"I'll do it."
Viper took over from Yao Yao Ling and sat down, making a provocative gesture towards Jiang Shui Yun, "Don't cry if you lose later."
Jiang Shuiyun rubbed her temples. It's a good thing that the child is confident.
As the team's sharpshooter, Viper may look like a cute girl, but her playstyle is just like her name, as venomous as a snake, and her accuracy is extremely high even at long range.
To prevent Jiang Shuiyun from coming up with any more unexpected equipment, Yao Yao Ling deliberately lay behind Jiang Shuiyun and watched her until she chose equipment that was almost identical to that of the Poisonous Snake before looking away.
The most decisive victory was undoubtedly in this round. At the start of the game, Jiang Shuiyun launched the first attack as always, while Viper dodged with agile movement. However, unexpectedly, Jiang Shuiyun's initial shot was just a feint. When Viper attempted to counterattack in mid-air, Jiang Shuiyun moved left and right, successfully deceiving Viper and delivering a fatal shot before Viper landed.
The entire process took less than three seconds.
Everyone froze, standing there dumbfounded, staring at the gray screen in front of the snake. What had just happened?
As someone who has reached the top level in real-world combat, Jiang Yuanshuai said that this game is still too unfamiliar to her. She hardly needs any skill; she can basically achieve an instant counter-kill just by instinct.
"Next."
Because the process was too fast, Jiang Shuiyun didn't find any points to explain and could only go back and talk about it later.
However, these three short words successfully rubbed salt into the snake's fragile little heart, and the child almost cried.
"It's outrageous, Mangmang, you're torturing her! It's too much!"
Yao Yao Ling helped the venomous snake up, coaxing it while cheering on Jian Mang.
Seeing that the team's hope rested on Jianmang, Jianmang silently walked over to Jiang Shuiyun and sat down next to her. Without saying a word, he started the game.
Sword Man was taciturn, and so was his gaming style. He didn't waste any words. Once in the game, he launched an attack even faster than Jiang Shuiyun. His moves were sharp and swift, without any hesitation. His operation was smooth, and his combos were perfectly connected. He had almost no weaknesses.
Jiang Shuiyun changed her previous aggressive approach and instead adopted a defensive strategy, taking the initiative to fight back. However, although she retreated step by step, her health bar did not drop at all. It was clear that the two were evenly matched and neither could gain the upper hand.
The battle on the screen was extremely intense, with almost no breaks. Everyone held their breath, and the only sound on the first floor was the clattering of the two people operating their devices.
After parrying another combo from Jian Mang, Jiang Shuiyun took advantage of the moment when the two were temporarily separated to launch a counterattack. This immediately changed the situation on the field, with Jiang Shuiyun on the offensive and Jian Mang on the defensive.
Jiang Shuiyun's attacks were even more ferocious than Jian Mang's, giving the opponent almost no chance to breathe. It was clear that he was using the style that Jian Mang had always been good at to fight Jian Mang.
The sword's defense was clearly no match for Jiang Shuiyun's impenetrable defense. Although it could still hold its own, its health bar was constantly dropping, and it was likely that it would lose soon if this continued.
Jian Mang frowned, abandoning defense and attempting to turn the tide by exchanging blows. If it were anyone else, Jian Mang might have succeeded, but unfortunately, this was Jiang Shuiyun. She would never give her opponent any chance to counterattack.
The moment the sword's edge revealed its weakness, the screen of the sword's edge went gray, a fatal blow.
"The operation was fine, and the final counterattack was also very beautiful. Let's see how well it performs in team fights. Not bad, next one."
As soon as Jiang Shuiyun finished speaking, the previous confidence and hostility towards Jiang Shuiyun disappeared from everyone's faces, leaving only silence.
Jian Mang stood up, and Jiang Shuiyun looked at Jiao Yang, the only one who hadn't yet taken the stage.
"Should I just give up?" Jiao Yang became nervous when Jiang Shuiyun looked at him like that. He looked to the others for help. All the top players in the team had been completely crushed. Wouldn't he, a substitute promoted from the youth training team, just go and embarrass himself and get beaten up?
The others, having recovered from the shock, looked at Jiang Shuiyun.