Chapter 55

Since everyone had brought their computers, Wilson suggested going to an internet cafe to play. Zhao Yue was also a little eager to try. “How about a four-person squad? I’m pretty good.”

Although Xiao Chi didn’t know how to play, he wanted to go along and watch. It was Old Sir Ma Liqing who spoke up. “I don’t understand any games. You young people go ahead and play. I’ll watch the store.”

[Welcome to PUBG!]

[Hahahahaha, the person above is too witty. We are a cultural management variety show!]

[Huh, I thought it was a food variety show.]

Wilson didn’t mind a four-person squad, but Xiao Chi didn’t know how to play at all. Ji Wei’s gaze fell on Lu Shenxing beside him and asked, “Do you know how to play with things like guns?”

It seemed that all boys had a strange fascination with guns when they were young. He probably had played before, right?

Lu Shenxing grunted in affirmation.

The bullet comments were shocked.

[So it’s true that men of all ages love games.]

[I have a reasonable suspicion that you’re hinting at Film Emperor Lu’s age.]

[But the last time Film Emperor Lu played Terraria with Weiwei, um… his skills still had a lot of room for improvement.]

[Hahahahahaha, you’re really saving face for Film Emperor Lu.]

Ji Wei breathed a sigh of relief.

He liked playing standalone games precisely because he didn’t have to think about interacting with people and could just play quietly. If he had to team up with a random person, he really wouldn’t know what to say.

The four of them headed to the internet cafe.

It was still early morning, but the internet cafe was already crowded with people, all of whom, without exception, had heavy dark circles under their eyes, clearly having stayed up all night until now.

[This looks like they’ve been up all night. I slept at two the day before yesterday and still haven’t recovered.]

[Hahahahaha, the great gods of Sanhe are requesting to fight abroad.]

Someone recognized Wilson, and a small commotion broke out in the internet cafe. When Ji Wei and the others were logging into their accounts, a crowd gathered behind them.

His Steam nickname was still the initial one assigned by the system. Wilson saw his nickname and asked curiously, “Does the number have any special meaning?”

Ji Wei looked at Wilson with some embarrassment and said, “I didn’t know what to call it when I registered, so I never changed it.”

Wilson said “oh,” completely understanding. “I also just use my name.”

As if he had opened a floodgate, Wilson started talking animatedly with Ji Wei about choosing names. The two of them hit it off quite well.

Lu Shenxing glanced faintly at Ji Wei, who didn’t notice his gaze.

[Hahahahaha, they seem to have a lot in common.]

[Shh, don’t let Film Emperor Lu hear you.]

[He definitely heard.]

The result of the discussion was…

Wilson suggested, “Why not just call it Ji Wei?”

Ji Wei was speechless.

[So why did you even discuss it?]

[Hahahahahaha, I’m dying of laughter.]

[I can’t, I’m rolling on my bed laughing so hard. My roommate asked if there was an earthquake.]

But Ji Wei couldn’t think of a better name. He turned back with a sigh and typed the two characters for Ji Wei on the keyboard. Just as he was about to press the spacebar—

Lu Shenxing’s cool hand covered his, guiding it to press the mouse. Ji Wei’s hand was completely enveloped. He subconsciously wanted to push it away, but the man said flatly, “Don’t move.”

Now that his idol had said that…

It didn’t seem right to just push him away.

But it didn’t seem right not to push him away either.

Ji Wei didn’t know why, but he was always helpless when it came to his idol. The thought that they were still filming made his neck quietly flush red, which was even more obvious against his fair skin.

While he was struggling, the man’s other hand tapped a few keys on the keyboard, then held Ji Wei’s hand on the mouse and clicked confirm.

The sudden action brought Ji Wei back to his senses. He looked up at the screen, and his nickname had become…

Lu Clan’s Weiwei.

The moment he saw the screen, Ji Wei’s heart leaped. He turned to look at Lu Shenxing, who was also quietly looking at him.

Their gazes intertwined—

The man’s pupils were dark, like being trapped in an unfathomable darkness, making it impossible for him to escape.

Ji Wei’s brain felt a little deprived of oxygen, the four words repeatedly echoing in his mind.

Lu Clan’s,

Weiwei.

His heart skipped a beat.

[Wuwuwuwu, Lu Clan’s Weiwei, I’m so here for it!]

[Are there any eagle-eyed girls here! I saw that Film Emperor Lu’s nickname seems to have changed too, I only saw the two words ‘Ji Clan’s’.]

[Ji Clan’s Lu-lu? flees]

[Ahhhhh, this is killing me with sweetness! What kind of godly romance is this?]

[Staring at my computer, I can’t help but have a knowing smile.]

It wasn’t until Wilson asked him if he had logged into the game that Ji Wei came back to his senses and logged in with everyone else.

“Where are we dropping?”

Wilson asked politely.

Considering they still had to open the store, Ji Wei spoke up, “Let’s go to the school. A quick battle.”

The island map in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds was large, and the school was located in the center of the map. Not only was its geographical location good, but there were also many vehicle spawn points, so many players would choose to drop there.

The bullet comments in Wilson’s live stream paused for a moment before starting to scroll.

[A quick battle? EVE’s account is not a low rank, right? Ji Wei’s account is the lowest Bronze.]

[Wilson can win the match by himself anyway, so it doesn’t matter. Newbies are always confident, let the old foxes teach them a lesson.]

[Hahahahahaha, opening a bag of chips, ready to watch Wilson’s one-sided slaughter.]

Ji Wei put on his headphones.

The internal structure of the school was complex, and many players would hide in corners, which required a high level of sound localization. He landed on the roof of the main building.

However, they landed late, and it was clear that someone had already been there. He only managed to pick up a shotgun.

Shotguns had a short effective range, few bullets, and a low margin for error, but they had high close-range damage and burst potential, making them very suitable for the close-quarters combat environment of the school.

Wilson sighed when he saw Ji Wei pick up a shotgun, but he only had an M416 himself and no gun to give him.

They had landed too late.

In less than two minutes, Zhao Yue was dead.

[Can he carry one against three? Oh, it’s one against two now. Ji Wei is holding a shotgun. It’s really not recommended for new players, unless you want to end the game quickly.]

[End the game quickly, nice one.]

[I feel like there are at least five teams in there, that’s twenty people. I give up, why don’t they just go to the airport?]

[Only 60 rounds of 5.56mm ammo. It’s going to be tough for Wilson to fight his way out.]

Zhao Yue was also frustrated. He hadn’t fired a single bullet before being killed by an enemy from who knows where.

Xiao Chi looked at the game screen and comforted him in a low voice, “The rank difference is too big. Even Senior Lu is in a bit of a tight spot.”

Zhao Yue switched to spectator mode. Lu Shenxing’s controls were even less skilled than his. He walked slowly behind Ji Wei. Zhao Yue felt a little better; he wasn’t so bad after all.

He saw Lu Shenxing suddenly leave Ji Wei’s side and go into another room, and he couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.

[There are two people hiding in that room! Didn’t Film Emperor Lu see them?]

[As we all know, esports doesn’t require eyesight.]

[When others play, it’s called esports. When Film Emperor Lu plays…]

[It’s called a puzzle game.]

[You’ve been targeted by Film Emperor Lu.]

But what shocked everyone was…

Lu Shenxing walked into the room and actually killed two people based on pure instinct, although he was left with only a sliver of health.

Zhao Yue couldn’t help but ask, “Senior Lu, what shooting games did you play before?”

It was obvious he hadn’t played much PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. He was getting familiar with the controls as he played. It must have been his marksmanship awareness developed from before.

Ji Wei also heard the gunshots and walked toward this room. He looked at the two player crates on the ground and was also very curious. Given his idol’s age, it should be something like CS.

Unexpectedly, the man’s slightly lazy reply came through the headset: “I’ve played with real guns.”

Ji Wei was speechless.

Zhao Yue was speechless.

[Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, that’s so damn cool.]

[A fan here to answer. He went to university in the US, where gun ownership is legal. He didn’t break any laws!]

[Hahahahahaha, the strong desire to survive.]

Lu Shenxing left the game and took a sip of water.

Ji Wei’s attention was fully focused on the game. A series of footsteps came from outside the room. Lu Shenxing was standing still in the game, and Ji Wei, thinking he wouldn’t loot the gear, said anxiously, “Loot it.”

“Hurry up and loot it.”

In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, picking up an opponent’s gear was jokingly called “looting a crate.” After he said it, he realized that Lu Shenxing had never played the game, so he definitely wouldn’t know what it meant.

Just as he was about to explain, he heard his idol say faintly, “Wait until we get home.”

In an instant, the bullet comments exploded.

[What kind of lewd words are these!]

[Ahhhhh, I’m dead.]

[Is Film Emperor Lu making a dirty joke?!]

Ji Wei’s face turned beet red from choking. He stammered an explanation, “No… not that kind of licking, it’s looting the crate for gear. Someone’s coming soon.”

Lu Shenxing seemed to have understood. He quickly picked up the gear, and they moved to a safe place. Ji Wei also picked up a Kar98k and found a position to prepare to shoot.

Suddenly, the man asked calmly, “What kind of licking were you talking about?”