FOG
Chapter 24

The painkiller gradually took effect and Yu Sui felt a little bit better. He chased away the two to return back to the base. Chen Huo and Puppy discussed it. Chen Huo would return to the base to sleep first, and Puppy would stay with him.

Yu Sui had no choice. What are you doing here? Im just going to sleep. Tomorrow morning, you can just ask the manager to replace someone to come over.

Puppy lay down on the caregivers bed and said calmly. Did you not listen to what the nurse said just now? With this kind of large area soft tissue contusion you need ... need ...

what do you need?

Yu Sui bit the pillow from pain. Need to rest and avoid excessive movement.

Right. No excessive movements. Puppy crossed his hands over his stomach. He said, calm and dispassionately, Dont be shy if you need to go wee-wee in a while. Tell Big Brother Puppy and Big Brother Puppy will get the chamber pot and even whistle for you.

Yu Sui gritted his teeth, Thank you but no.

Puppy sighed. He put on his headphones and listened to the comedy show, ignoring Yu Sui.

At the FS base, Chen Huo quietly opened the main gate, entered the door and went to head upstairs. In the dark, there was a vague silhouette of something on the sofa. Chen Huo frowned, bent forward and stepped forward a few steps.

When he reached the sofa, that indistinct immediately said, Hows the captain?

Chen Huo was almost scared to death.

Would it kill you turn on a lamp? Chen Su was so angry, he wanted to hit someone. Who goes around staying up this late and pretending to be a freakin ghost?

This was the first time that Shi Luo was shouted at by Chen Huo that he didnt fight back. He was silent for a moment and asked again, How is the captain?

When Chen Huo heard Shi Luos thick nasally voice, he couldnt help but smile, Hey, are you crying? You are, arent you? Haha ... For real?

Turn on the lights and let me see ...

In the dark, Shi Luo said indignantly, No! Im asking you something!

Whats with your attitude? Chen Huo said resentfully, Wasnt it you who caused all this trouble today? What are you still acting high and mighty for?

Shi Luo stopped talking once again.

Yu Sui... I dont know how hes doing right now either. Chen Huo lied between his teeth, The doctor didnt give a definite answer.

Shi Luos heart tightened, What does it mean if he didnt give a definite answer?!

Chen Huo casually made stuff up, Meaning ...

Oh, I remember. Chen Huo said seriously, The doctor said so, if Yu Sui can make it until next spring, then there is still hope for his injury. You could say by then that hes already overcome it.

Shi Luo: ...

Chen Huo said ambiguously, Are you happy now? Yu Sui wont be able to play in the meantime. You have succeeded in becoming our FS teams empress. Bet youre secretly happy.

Chen Huo then turned to head up the stairs. When he passed the sofa, he tripped over the carpet and almost fell. Chen Hu turned on the light, cursing under his breath. On the sofa, Shi Luo tried to avoid the glare from the lamp.

Chen Huo turned to look and froze.

Shi Luo was crouched in a corner of the sofa, his eyes and nose were completely red. When Chen Huo turned on the light, Shi Luo immediately turned his head around, turning his back to Chen Huo and facing the wall.

Chen Huo sighed, who could stand this?

Chen Huo, a through and through straight man, couldnt help it anymore. He walked back helplessly, sitting on the sofa opposite Shi Luo. Frowning, he said, Fine. No need to hide.

I didnt say anything that bad to you. Lets have a chat.

Shi Luo said hoarsely, Im not talking with you.

OK, Im gonna tell you the truth. Chen Huo honestly said, None of his bones were hurt. Just a lot of soft tissue contusion. In fact, it would have been fine if even if he didnt get admitted to the hospital. There are no major problems.

He should be discharged tomorrow or the day after. Fortunately, we got to the hospital in a time. If wed gone a day or two later, his injuries would have gotten a lot worse.

Shi Luo turned his head and asked distrustfully, Really?

Really. Would I have been able to come back here to sleep if there was anything the matter? Chen Huo picked his ears, Hes in a lot of pain, alright. His entire back is black and blue. Scary stuff.

Shi Luo hesitated and asked in a low voice, Can I go to see him?

Whats the use of going at this hour? He must be asleep already. Chen Huo was also dead on his feet. He lay back against the backrest of the sofa, Well talk about it tomorrow.

Shi Luo lowered his head and said after a long while, Thanks.

Chen Huo raised his eyes and said uncertainly, What ... did you just say to me?

Shi Luo paused and said again, Thank you.

Chen Huo wished he could have recorded it! Shi Luo actually thanked him!

Thats something you dont hear every day. You actually said thank you to me...

Chen Huo stopped himself from smiling. He looked at Shi Luos thoroughly red eyes and asked in a low tone of voice, Do you regret it?

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Shi Luo bowed his head and said nothing.

He regretted it. Of course, he regretted it. He already regretted it so much, he could die.

Chen Huo looked at Shi Luos expression and said quietly, I hope youre not regretting that you didnt fight well enough today and Shi Luo got injured.

Chen Huo had hit the nail on the head and Shi Luo averted his eyes, looking elsewhere.

Injuries are the least of the problems you could have gotten from todays incident. Chen Huo dropped his joking tone of voice. If todays incident had gotten out, or if it had happened backstage after a match, in front of everyone, do you know what would have happened?

Shi Luo looked at Chen Huo.

The most lenient punishment would have been ... You and Violent Shu would have been banned from playing for an entire season and then both of you would be expelled from your team. Chen Huo calmly said, In serious cases, you two would have been banned for life.

For the first time, a look of panic flashed through Shi Luos eyes.

He cannot afford to be suspended.

Think the punishments too strict?

A lot of people ... Chen Huo said lazily, look down on our industry. They think were a bunch of uneducated, ignorant teenagers who do nothing but swear all the time. The only thing we know how to do is play games. Were not doing honest work.

Were a bunch of dropouts who have gambled away our future prospects...

But is that really how things are? Chen Huo looked at Shi Luo, Ill ask you.

How many professions are there where when you utter a single swear word, you get deducted 10,000 yuan?

And how many industries are there where youd be dismissed and banned from the entire industry for getting in a fight in private?

They think everyones too young. They think were impulsive and that we all too readily ignore the consequences. The league management is becoming more and more demanding and theyre trying to regulate our behavior ...

They also want to reverse the publics impression of us, although, up to now, there are still so many people who look down on us. Chen Huo got up. He looked at Shi Luo and said, But will there be a day when theyll acknowledge us?

Saying so, Chen Huo felt his teeth sour and goosebumps rise all over. F*ck, next time, Ill leave discussion of this kind of ideological and moral lessons to Old Qiao. I cant stand this.

Shi Luo bowed his head in embarrassment and rubbed his nose.

Looks like Yu Sui also thinks its too unreasonable. He didnt feel like talking about these things. And these things simply doesnt need to be said. After playing for a year, youll slowly pick these things naturally.

Who could have guessed youd hit a high-tension wire as soon as you stepped into the industry? Chen Huo pursed his lips. Is it just because you have a bad temper? You think I dont have a bad temper?

When I first started playing professionally, I made a major mistake in the match that cost us the game. When I left the stadium, a fan poured his unfinished milk tea over my head. My head was covered in the stuff. My lungs were about to explode.

The man was less than two meters away from me. I wanted to fight back and I absolutely could, but could I really?

If I laid hands on him, what would happen to me? What would happen to the team? Chen Huo raised an eyebrow. Do you understand?

Shi Luo honestly gave an en.

As long as you understand. Anyway, this matter was more scary than dangerous. Yu Sui has already smoothed out matters this time. Even if the league replaces out, with no evidence, theyll just ignore it.

Shi Luo nodded and whispered, Then ... Can I send a WeChat to the captain?

Why not? Chen Huo shrugged. But Im sure you wont get any reply back now. Hes asleep by now. You can just message him tomorrow.

Shi Luo couldnt help but ask, Will he ... ignore me now?

Chen Huo laughed, You think hed go that far? At most, hell probably scold you a bit. So, just listen honestly and then apologize, alright? He has never very good at lecturing people, and hes never one to turn over old accounts.

Itll be fine.

Chen Huo looked at Shi Luo and smiled, Just use that little dog hyper energy of yours into your apology. Yu Sui has never been as soft on me as he is on you.

Shi Luo bowed his head. It was only now that he felt a bit relieved.

Chen Huo looked at Shi Luo. He was actually worried about another thing.

If word doesnt reach the officials, then the league wont care. But what about the boss? Will he be able to stand this?

Chen Huos prediction had been spot on. Ji Yanhan couldnt stand it.

Early the next day, Ji Yanhan went to the hospital to take a look at Yu Suis injury. After confirming that there were no problems, he sat down and rubbed his forehead. Good. At least, this issue didnt blow up.

I recommend he be transferred to another team.

Yu Sui pretended not to hear. He looked at Ji Yanhan and noticed his bloodshot eyes. He asked, Did you not sleep at all last night? Whats wrong?

Theres a problem in Minmins fathers company. Its okay now. Ji Yanhan said unhappily, Dont try to change the subject. Im trying to have a serious discussion here. Hurry up and send this young man away.

Hes too dangerous. Hes just entered the team and look at what hes already gotten into. What more later?

Yu Sui said to Puppy, Big Brother Puppy, can you buy me some congee. Remember to bring a salted duck egg.

Puppy understood that the two were going to quarrel. He sensibly left as to avoid being cannon fodder.

Yu Sui said, Mine.

Right now, hes no different from an industry outsider. Theres a lot he doesnt know about yet. Yu Sui assured. Ill tell him all about these later.

Hes already played in a match. How can he be considered an outsider? Ji Yanhan laughed in spite himself, Dont joke! I told you that I dont have much time to waste here. Im going to leave soon so you better give me a decision as to which team well be sending him now.

I will have someone talk to them today. How about Miracle?

Ji Yanhan tried his best to discuss it with Yu Sui. Send him to Team Miracle. That teams not bad and they have a spot for a medic. If he goes there, he can be a starter.

His situation there will be a lot better than here with us. He can make the best use of his abilities.

Yu Sui couldnt help laughing. Team Miracles got no chance in hell at this years world championship. How is that better? And theyve cultivated a team full of bullies.

Who could stand that?

Ji Yanhan said again, Then to Bison. It just so happened their medic has been suspended.

What a great arrangement! Yu Sui smiled from anger. Later, when they talk about it, Shi Luo can boast that he really fought for and won this spot on Bisons starting line-up with his own hands. Awesome!

Ji Yanhan said impatiently, Then where should he go?

I admit, I did consider letting him sign with other teams before, but I only considered NSN. But I was hesitant even about NSN at the time. Yu Sui didnt even think about it. Not to mention other teams, its simply impossible.

We cannot give him to NSN! Ji Yanhan simply came right out with it. The only thing theyre missing now is a medic! If we hand over a medic over to them, NSN will immediately be in a position to challenge us. I can never agree.

Then theres no need to discuss this matter. I dont want to quarrel with you. Yu Sui said coldly, And I simply cant sell him.

Ji Yanhan was so angry his complexion was starting to change. Yu Sui said, Youve already seen what kind of temper he has. If no ones there to look out for him, what if something happens in the future and he gets banned for life?

Ji Yanhan burst out, Whether he lives or dies, whats it to you? I knew that at first, you were helping to look after him for his cousin, but havent you done enough?!

Youve brought him out of that internet cafe, stopped him from being some wild live broadcaster. You had him register as a professional player and spent so much effort to get him to take the college entrance examinations.

And now youve gotten yourself admitted to the hospital for him!!! Ji Yanhan regretted it so much; unthinkingly helping him that time. Its okay now, right? Isnt it enough? Will this do, Whisper?

What else do you want? Are you waiting to be selected for this years CCTV Touching China?! When will this end?

Yu Sui was also completely irritated by now. It will never end! Im willingly taking care of him, so what?

Ji Yanhan was going out of his mind from anger. Are you sick! Do you have to offer your heart and soul to him like this? Are you ...

Yes! Youre right. Yu Sui said loudly, Im interested in him! I like him! Didnt you see it long ago?

What are you still asking for?