As soon as Song Yanqing stepped into the training room, he was spotted by Zhou Lin and the others, their eyes filled with a strong sense of inquiry and gossip.
They didn't seem to think it was abnormal for him to be dating a guy; on the contrary, they seemed quite supportive. They were just a little surprised that he moved so quickly.
Are you all very free? Why are you looking at me like that?
Once Song Yanqing made a decision, he would not regret it, nor would he care about other people's opinions, so he simply ignored their gazes.
"Captain, it's one thing for you to have a heart condition during matches, but I never expected you to be so heartless when it comes to love. It's terrifying! Xiao Jue seems so innocent; I'm afraid you've tricked her into your arms. How can you be so cunning?"
"Yeah, Captain, is Xiao Jue really your relative's child? If he is, and you were helping them take care of their child and then kidnapped him, won't your relative beat you up when they come back from abroad?"
When Lu Fengxing and Shen Zeyu saw that Song Yanqing was ignoring them, they immediately became angry. The two of them rushed over and surrounded Song Yanqing's gaming chair, saying things that were utterly unforgiving and mercilessly undermining him.
After hearing this, Song Yanqing was speechless for a while. Shen Zeyu didn't care about his mood and grabbed his shoulder, shaking him violently. "Captain, don't play dead! Tell us clearly! You've fooled us so badly!"
Song Yanqing, somewhat speechless, gently pulled his hand away. He knew that Shen Zeyu's hand was in a rather serious condition and was not suitable for such strenuous activities or being pulled forcefully, so he reminded him.
"You don't want this hand anymore, do you?"
"Yes, Captain! Tell me first, what's going on between you and Xiao Jue? I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight if you don't explain."
"Yeah, yeah, Captain, Zhang Yibei, Jian Songchuan, Brother Lin, the coach, and I can't sleep either!"
Zhang Yibei exclaimed in surprise, "No, I didn't!"
Jian Songchuan was speechless. "Don't take me with you!"
Song Yanqing: "..."
The training room was in an uproar. Song Yanqing finally lost his temper and said, "If you say another word, there will be an extra two hours of self-study today."
Lu Fengxing and Shen Zeyu immediately fell silent. They were afraid that if they continued to make noise, they would really get two hours of extra training. Their captain was the scariest guy; if they angered him, he was capable of doing something like that.
Zhang Yibei and Jian Songchuan quickly returned to their gaming chairs, opened the game, and began training immediately. They didn't want to be forced to do extra training; that would be extremely painful.
"Area, come with me for a moment."
After they started their training in a pretentious manner, Zhou Lin came over, spoke with Song Yanqing, and then walked into a nearby cubicle. Song Yanqing noticed everyone's gaze but didn't pay much attention; he simply stood up and followed him.
They had only been inside a short while when the quiet atmosphere became lively again, with everyone craning their necks to look in that direction, afraid of missing something.
"I really didn't expect the captain to like a guy. He doesn't seem like the type to get involved in romance, but he's fallen for him anyway, and he's quite happy about it. Anyway, the guy he likes is pretty good-looking."
Jian Songchuan couldn't help but stroke his chin and sigh. As he said this, he thought of Shang Shujue's stunningly beautiful face, which was enough to shock and drive people crazy even in the entertainment industry.
However, someone as innocent and naive as that boy might not be suited for the entertainment industry, a place that's often considered a corrupting influence; it's a place that's hard to imagine.
Someone as beautiful as him would be torn to shreds without any background if he went in; not even a trace would remain. It's just lucky he met Song Yanqing.
Although this guy can be incredibly cunning at times, his character is still commendable. Being around him means you won't be completely devoured, and besides, his family background is quite good.
"Yeah, I don't know where the captain found such a handsome young man. He's good enough to be a star in the entertainment industry. The two of them look so well-matched."
"Yeah yeah..."
A few people were chattering away, but Zheng Fengyue remained silent. He didn't quite understand the feelings between men, but he still put himself in their shoes and thought about it: what if such a handsome boy confessed his feelings to him?
Well... he can't accept it either, so he still doesn't understand the feelings between men. But he'll respect it; after all, it's Song Yanqing and Shang Shujue's business, and it doesn't have much to do with him. Why should he care so much?
"Although I don't quite understand, I'll respect it."
Finally, Zheng Fengyue said something that made him frown as the four people looked at him. He snapped, "What are you looking at? Stop looking! Get back to training! This competition is crucial!"
The four of them. "..." When it comes to changing the subject, Coach, you're the best. We can't beat you at it...
"... Area, I don't care about your love life, but we're very pressed for time right now. I hope you'll focus more on training from now on, and your sporadic livestreaming should also get back online."
Zhou Lin was somewhat surprised to hear that Song Yanqing planned to marry Shang Shujue after the competition, but he didn't say much. After all, it was their private matter, and he just wanted Song Yanqing not to waste time at this crucial moment.
"Okay, I know. I'll go back and start my live stream after training. I'll stay in the dorm tonight, and I'll make sure he's settled in."
"Okay, I believe you. I'm fine now. Go train. Don't tell the higher-ups about this for now, so they don't worry unnecessarily. Not everyone here can understand this feeling."
"Yes, I know."
After their conversation ended, the two returned to their respective seats, and Song Yanqing didn't reveal anything further, regardless of the looks or thoughts of others...