You Kid, Always Full of Surprises

[Ah, this...]

Seeing Xu Cheng's cold and heartless words, the Factory Director's heart sank, and he quickly changed his strategy.

[Ming Lian丶15]: "Big brother, after today, we'll be comrades, right? Do I look like a liar?"

[Brother! Our family is rich now!]: "Can't say for sure."

[Ming Lian丶15]: "..."

[Ming Lian丶15]: "It's like this, I'm just curious, are you a student? You can tell me that, right?"

Xu Cheng thought about it. Even if the other party knew he was a student, there wasn't much they could do.

Considering the emotional bottom line of a big sucker being PUA'd, Xu Cheng didn't refuse this time:

[I am a student.]

Oh?!

Ming Kai's eyes lit up.

Although he had already guessed it, hearing the other party admit it himself made him tremble with excitement.

The alts of the major clubs, who had been lurking below and watching, all stirred at once!

"Student!! He said he's a student!"

"A student is good! Students are young, students have a future!"

"Hahaha, Ming Kai, that sucker, he's responsible for getting the information, and we're responsible for snatching the prize!"

The clubs were overjoyed.

Student.

It seemed like an ordinary identity.

But in the esports circle, it held another meaning.

The age requirements for esports players were notoriously strict.

From 15 to 19 was considered the prime golden age for a professional player.

Beyond that age, hand speed and reaction time would inevitably be affected, leading to a decline in competitive performance.

If the Data Monster wasn't a student and was already over 20, then basically no one would be looking for him anymore.

Even if his current performance looked good.

But what about tomorrow? The day after? Six months from now?

This was a cruel reality and a hurdle every esports player had to overcome.

At this moment.

The Factory Director didn't realize he wasn't the only old schemer. Seeing Xu Cheng admit he was a student, he struck while the iron was hot:

[How old are you this year?]

Xu Cheng hesitated.

If he told them his age, and it was too young, he might be targeted again.

[18.]

A bit old!

Everyone felt a little regretful.

After a slight disappointment, the Factory Director rallied his spirits.

While 18 was relatively old compared to 15 or 16, it was still an age where he was in his prime.

Where could one find something perfect in this world?

Ming Kai comforted himself, smiling like a big bad wolf: [So you should be in your third year of high school this year, right?]

[Mm.]

[Big brother, how are your grades?]

[Are you done yet?]

Xu Cheng was getting impatient: [Are we fighting or not? If not, I'm logging off.]

[Fight, fight, fight! We'll fight right away!]

The Factory Director was instantly jolted awake, secretly blaming himself. In his moment of excitement, he had actually forgotten their respective positions.

How could he be so careless!

His posture became humble again: [Big brother, please wait, I'll pick jungle this match and live in the top lane, acting as your scout!]

Xu Cheng educated him: [Little Kai, remember this, when I play these kinds of matches, I never need a scout!]

[Yes, yes, yes, you're right! Hey~ Be careful of your old back!]

What the heck was "Little Kai"?!

"You're pushing your luck, aren't you? This is outright bullying!"

He grumbled inwardly, but on the surface, he bowed and scraped like an old eunuch. "[Then I'll be your dog, I guarantee you'll have a comfortable gaming experience!]"

"[You kid, you always come up with something new.]"

Xu Cheng nodded with satisfaction, deeming the boy teachable.

Factory Director decided to play jungle today.

Xu Cheng felt that while his skill and operation weren't great, he probably wasn't even King... His main account's rank was Master last time.

However, his awareness and thought process were excellent, often surprising Xu Cheng.

When jungling, if you specifically protected one person, it was truly comfortable.

Enjoying the imperial treatment to his heart's content, under the envious gazes of all top laners on the internet, Xu Cheng chose to go offline.

"[Big bro, don't forget to log in tomorrow! I've renewed the subscription!]"

Factory Director was afraid Xu Cheng would forget.

"[Don't worry, I never lie.]"

Feeling flattered, Xu Cheng generously said, "[Little bro, just you wait. Tomorrow I'll teach you how to play Lee Sin, the kind where you'll definitely learn it!]"

"[Uh... okay, then big bro, take care...]"

Factory Director's forehead broke out in black lines. He was already going crazy inwardly.

Damn it, does this guy really think of me as his little brother now?

The familiar ID went dark, and Factory Director breathed a sigh of relief.

His dead fish eyes habitually swept across the screen. His mood was like a little girl picking mushrooms—

After working hard for so long, it was finally time to reap the rewards.

Xu Cheng got off the computer and headed home. On the way, he checked the money he'd received on his phone.

In half a day, he'd earned 1000 yuan. Adding the previous 350, it totaled 1350.

He was ecstatic.

"When will I find more of these big suckers?"

He sighed inwardly, and his attitude became serious—

He had always been a person who took everything very seriously.

Since the other party had given him so much money, he definitely couldn't let his little bro go unrewarded.

Otherwise, if word got out, who would dare to find him, the number one conscientious booster in South China?

Would his business still be viable?

Little did Xu Cheng know, whether he was the number one conscientious booster in South China no longer mattered.

What mattered was that he was now completely standing in the eye of the storm.

"We can't let Ming Kai get the upper hand. This way, you guys start preparing tonight. The moment he logs in tomorrow, start spamming friend requests, understand?"

RNG Club.

Bai Xing, changing his previous attitude, became malicious and determined.

"Boss, adding friends isn't a problem, but he doesn't accept..."

"Whether he accepts or not, didn't you see how Ming Kai operated?"

Bai Xing said displeasedly, "Do I need to teach you?"

"Okay, then I'll V50 him too, let him buy a cup of milk tea!"

"Currently, we've all underestimated the Data Monster. Ming Kai's judgment is as sharp as ever..."

WE Club.

The manager sighed, admiration mixed with wistfulness and complexity.

After all, if you really thought about it, the grudges between Factory Director and WE were like a blood feud.

But now, they still had to poach the person the other party had his eye on.

"It's worth it. Judging by the talent the Data Monster displayed today, we might be able to try him out in a match if we dig him up. A spring split of experience might even lead to him becoming a starter, becoming our biggest surprise in S7!"

The coach next to him was smiling dreamily.

"Oh right, isn't it the offseason recently? Have Xi Ye and the others squat by him when they're free. We can't let Ming Kai be the only one in contact with him. He has to be one of ours!"

"OK, no problem."

IG Club.

"I don't care, this damn club must show results next year, and we must get that Data Monster too."

Principal Wang arrived in person, furious, pointing at the ceiling. "I absolutely will not allow us to make no impact whatsoever in the new season!"

"Also, how are talks with iBoy and Jackey going? Is Su Xiaoluo eating shit? Get him to wrap it up quickly, money is no object!"

"This new season, we must rise up completely and aim for the Bird's Nest!"

With the Data Monster's emergence, all parties stirred, armies sharpened their weapons, and blades were honed.

Amidst everyone's attention.

The next day.

Xu Cheng walked into the Net Fish Internet Cafe.

Third update today!