Chapter 93: No Hierarchy of Status

In short, the meaning was that one of their former teammates had betrayed his own country and squad for money, joined the enemy, and become their adversary.

It was no wonder these boys were so furious.

After Captain Li Shinian finished speaking, he pressed his lips into a straight line, and the other boys all wore indignant expressions as well.

"Sister Yun Fu, we've already tallied your stats. Your damage rate is as high as 99.9 percent. If you came with us, we'd definitely win!"

Hearing the blond boy's words, the others' eyes lit up at once, and they all looked at Yun Fu with eager anticipation.

But Yun Fu, who was being watched by several pairs of pleading eyes, felt no pressure at all.

Leaning back on the sofa, she wore a calm expression and an indifferent face. In her hand was a silver lighter, which she kept flipping over and over.

"I won't join you."

At her words, everyone except the captain showed disappointment.

"Miss Yun, then... would it be possible to hire you as our coach?"

The other boys all turned to Yun Fu in unison, their dimmed eyes instantly brightening again.

A fleeting smile touched Yun Fu's lips.

She had never met people like them before—people whose hearts were so pure that, for the sake of a single goal, only that goal remained.

Perhaps it was something she herself lacked that moved her. She said, "I don't have much time..."

"It won't take much of your time. You only need to guide us whenever you're free. There isn't a coach in our country better than you."

Yun Fu nodded.

The group erupted into cheers and shouts in the living room.

During the time that followed, Yun Fu got to know them better, then played several games with them before leaving under their admiring gazes.

—

A new day came. Awakened by her phone's reminder, Yun Fu got out of bed; today she had to record the second episode.

After sending a message to Qiao An, Yun Fu dragged her simple suitcase downstairs.

At a glance, she saw the man standing beside the car.

Tall and straight, with long legs and a long frame; the breeze lifted a few strands of his hair. He was still dressed in a black suit and overcoat, which made his detached elegance all the more striking.

He stood there, sunlight falling upon him as though the world itself had bestowed its blessing.

When he saw her, Lian Hanqi's eyes curved with a smile. He strode over on his long legs and naturally took the suitcase from her hand.

"What are you doing here?"

Lian Hanqi gently ruffled her hair. "I came to see you."

For reasons unknown, Yun Fu felt teased. "...Oh."

Once in the car, Lian Hanqi took a lunch box from the back seat and handed it to Yun Fu. "Breakfast."

Holding the lunch box, still warm, Yun Fu's eyes flickered as if she were thinking about something.

"Is it another week this time?"

"Probably."

"Do you know which country you're going to?"

"No." In order to prevent them from looking up guides in advance, the program team usually told them only after they arrived.

Lian Hanqi thought for a moment. When the traffic light changed, he turned to her and said, "If you run into danger, make sure you protect yourself first. Remember to call me."

Yun Fu looked up and met his highly assertive gaze; those beautiful eyes flickered again.

After a moment, Lian Hanqi finally heard her answer in a low voice.

He curved his lips slightly. Today the girl was wearing a goose-yellow down jacket, probably bought for her by her manager. Her thick, beautiful hair had been tied into a bun on top of her head, making her look especially lovely.

At last she looked a little like an eighteen- or nineteen-year-old girl.

"I'm leaving." Yun Fu, rarely, said a greeting she would never have said before, then turned to go.

But her hand was held back.

She looked at him in confusion.

What did this man want now? This was the airport.

"The scarf I gave you?"

"...It's in my suitcase."

The man was satisfied. He helped pull up the hood behind her and zipped the jacket all the way to her chin. "Don't get sick. It's troublesome to be ill overseas."

"I'm a doctor."

Lian Hanqi's eyes held a smile. Taking advantage of the moment, he touched her cheek and, even under Yun Fu's fierce expression, said gently, "All right. Remember, if anything comes up, tell me. Go on."

For some reason, it felt as though a parent were seeing a child off to school.

Yun Fu pulled her suitcase along and rubbed her face. The spot he had touched seemed to be faintly burning.

Hmph. It had to be because that damned man, Lian Hanqi, had been too forceful!

Seeing Yun Fu, Mu Bai was extremely excited.

"Xiao Fu, congratulations on getting the role."

"Thank you."

He Fang and Gu Haoyuan also offered their congratulations, and Yun Fu replied to each in turn.

Ouyang Ting was only a flying guest for one episode, and this time there was another guest as well.

Five minutes later, the guest arrived together with Xi Rouer. The two were chatting happily.

"Hello, seniors. My name is Tong Zhenzhen. I'm very happy to be traveling with all of you."

She looked like a young girl, probably around twenty, with a doll-like face, big eyes, and long straight black hair, giving off a very friendly impression.

Standing beside Xi Rouer, she only made Xi Rouer appear even more dazzlingly beautiful.

Aside from He Fang, who said a few extra words, the rest of them merely responded politely.

"Xiao Fu, hurry, hurry, let's make the most of the time and take a stroll through the canyon." As soon as Yun Fu sat down, Mu Bai eagerly took out his phone and opened the game.

Yun Fu nodded. Just as she opened the game, she heard a sweet voice from behind.

"Senior Mu Bai, are you all playing a game? Would it be convenient for me to join?"

Mu Bai glanced at her, then at Yun Fu, who was already in her boss-like sitting posture and ready to begin. He frowned. "We've already started. I'll invite you next round."

Rejected, Tong Zhenzhen said nothing. She obediently sat to the side and watched them.

The group remained peaceful enough until the staff told them to prepare for boarding.

Tong Zhenzhen walked beside Xi Rouer. Seeing Yun Fu take her boarding pass and stride ahead, she seemed puzzled. "Is Sister Yun Fu always like this? Does she not even wait for the seniors?"

"..."

The people walking beside her, except for Xi Rouer, all showed different expressions.

Xi Rouer smiled. "It's fine. There isn't any distinction in status here."

But from the moment the boarding passes were handed out, the livestream had already begun, and the audience started making a fuss again.

["That's exactly right. Yun Fu is probably the least established person here, isn't she? Tong Zhenzhen at least counts as a second-tier star and even has notable work to her name. What about her!"]

["Yeah, she just walks off ahead without even waiting. Teacher He Fang has to follow behind her. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was some big shot."]

["This is exactly what it looks like when someone without the status of a major star insists on acting like one. Her pretentious look is irritating."]

["Exactly. She's acting all arrogant as if somebody owes her a fortune. Our goddess is so impressive, and yet so down to earth."]