Chapter 40

“Whoa.”

Hydralisk and Wu Daogu couldn’t help but curse simultaneously.

This sweetness was unbearable; who could they even complain to?

Grey Cat silently gave Xiao Yin a thumbs up.

He was now the only one who hadn’t received a tip from the Boss. He didn’t know what to say, but he decided to behave a bit more obediently.

The Bullet Screen was filled with laughter, and some people gradually noticed the unusual atmosphere in the Training Room.

“Yin-Ge is so unreasonable! He’s totally protecting Easy! He doesn’t even care when the other guys in the team get killed!”

“So sweet, so sweet. Why do I feel like shipping them?”

“Yin is so handsome! So cool, so cool, so cool.”

Xiao Yin held grudges.

When Rong Yi came online and started running around, whoever touched Rong Yi, Xiao Yin killed them. He never left his Bloodlust state, and the screen was always a dark red.

The Empress as an ADC had always been the most popular AD character, with sharp and beautiful features. Her four core skills—Birth, Kill, Give, Take—were all filled with the aesthetics of slaughter.

Xiao Yin’s use of her was especially violent and sharp, a completely different style from when he played Yin.

In a game where they were economically disadvantaged, the VIT team managed to turn it around.

Yao Cao on the opposite side was directly killed to the point of being free, and his face looked very unpleasant in front of the live-stream camera.

He was a professional ADC, while the other side was just playing for fun. Losing such a Casual Match in a comeback was indeed embarrassing.

Moreover, VIT’s fan base was growing larger, and the match would definitely be edited and shared tomorrow.

The most suffocating part was that Yao Cao also mainly played the Empress, and he picked her this game too, but his spotlight was completely overshadowed by Xiao Yin.

The playstyle and flair really depend on the Player’s own temperament.

Rong Yi playing Li could create a graceful effect, while Xiao Yin’s Empress could exude an aura of calm control, unmatched by anyone else.

Every Player had their own style, and every Club tried to bind their Player to a popular character. Unfortunately, not everyone had the ability to do so.

The Fun Match had the Netizens pumped up, and they kept calling for more games in the Bullet Screen.

“Yin-Ge is so handsome, and E-God is so steady. I want to see more of you two playing ADC together! You guys are perfect together!”

“Yes, so amazing!”

“Empress, Empress! I want to see Yin-Ge’s Empress! Easy’s Support is rock solid! Even though I don’t play Support, I feel so comfortable for Yin-Ge! With such a Support, wouldn’t he go Godlike every game?”

“As a Support player, seeing an ADC like Yin is so touching! Not shirking responsibility, not initiating fights recklessly, and Yin even deliberately gives Easy buffs and keeps him close! What an absolute dream ADC- Support duo.”

Hydralisk read the Bullet Screen aloud during the stream: “Little Snake, is your synergy with Grey Cat as harmonious as this?”

Grey Cat, on the other side, clicked to queue up, ears perked up to listen.

Hydralisk, in his usual carefree manner, said, “Nope. Usually, he just calls me an idiot.”

Grey Cat retorted, “I’ve never called you that. Don’t falsely accuse me.”

Hydralisk: “You said it with your expressions.”

Grey Cat: “Not even that.”

“Our bot lane,” Wu Daogu mused for a while, “Yin-Ge and Easy, they are like inseparable partners.”

The Bullet Screen exploded with laughter and questions: “What about regular bot lanes?”

“Regular bot lanes are all about competition,” Wu Daogu snapped his fingers. “Little Snake and Kitten fight. Just like that.”

Rong Yi’s lips curled up, and after a moment, they curled up again.

Today, the smile never left his lips.

The game quickly started another match. This time, Rong Yi was in the first pick position and could choose a Champion first.

As the countdown began, Rong Yi leaned back, contemplating his pick, when Xiao Yin suddenly looked over.

Grey Cat, unfortunately, was in the fifth pick position. He coughed desperately, hinting, “Captain, Captain, I haven’t received a tip from the Boss today. Everyone else has, and I want one too.”

“Captain, swap with Kitten so everyone gets a share.”

The VIT members all started coughing, and the Bullet Screen was filled with laughter: “Oh no, VIT has caught a collective cold, quick, disinfect the entire room!”

Everyone was trying to find a way to get money. Rong Yi coughed, then smiled, “Everyone say what you want to pick, and I’ll see if I can swap with you.”

“Give me ADC, give me ADC!” Grey Cat eagerly raised his hand.

Xiao Yin, in the second pick position, looked up quietly, his lips moving but not speaking, “What about you? Who do you want to Support?”

His gaze was intense.

Hydralisk fanned the flames from the side: “Captain, refuse him! Don’t you feel too much pressure playing ADC with Yin? He’s so boring, always stressing people out and tormenting them. It’s not as carefree and fun as playing with us.”

Grey Cat, sensing his tip slipping away, joined in: “Exactly! Yin-Ge has no merits besides being handsome and playing well. Captain, don’t be fooled by him!”

Xiao Yin looked at Rong Yi and asked, “Captain Rong, how is it being by my side?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine.”

The conversation circled around, but in the end, no one dared to tease Xiao Yin publicly.

Rong Yi focused on the screen, wanting Xiao Yin to turn his gaze away quickly. With a flick of his finger, he swapped positions with Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin locked in the Empress and then smiled slightly.

“So, it’s not too stressful and not boring with me?”

Rong Yi didn’t reply to that. He pinched the tip of his ear and got up to refill his water.

Only Grey Cat, silently typing three letters in the chat: “QAQ”

As the game started, Xiao Yin casually sent over 5000 yuan.

[VIT.Yin] rewarded [Easy’s Kitten] with five Rainbow Crystals.

Xiao Yin had casually given out 15,000 yuan in tips between two games, stunning even the Netizens.

“Damn! Yin is loaded!”

“Yin-Ge, Yin-Ge, we want some too!”

“Can someone kindly share the secret to wealth? I still can’t figure out what Yin is thinking.”

“Is it just to play ADC with Easy? Family, can we ship this?”

“Family! We’re watching too!”

In this game, Xiao Yin was still the Empress, and Rong Yi, too lazy to switch Champions, continued playing Spring God as Support.

Their synergy was even better than the last game. At the start, they flashed into the Jungle, wiping out the enemy ADC and Support in one go. They then roamed the map, hunting down enemies. By the end, Xiao Yin had 20 kills, accounting for 66% of the team’s total damage, making everyone else look lackluster.

Wherever Rong Yi went, Xiao Yin followed.

In the final team fight, Rong Yi took multiple hits to control the enemy and dish out damage, leaving his health critically low.

Xiao Yin was also in a bad state, and the two of them were positioned a bit far apart. Rong Yi was halfway through his recall when he saw Xiao Yin suddenly move. He interrupted his own recall.

The Bloodlust Empress quietly came to his side, pressed up against him, and started recalling again.

The Spring God and the blood-drenched Empress triggered an interaction animation, gently touching hands and then twirling in a circle.

Rong Yi’s fingertips felt a bit warm.

Such a subtle point.

But he really was a bit swayed by this.

VIT’s live stream was exceptionally successful tonight, and the Netizens in the chat were very active.

The main reason was VIT’s good atmosphere; viewers found it entertaining and relaxing to watch their streams, and the lively interaction made it easy to get fired up.

This game took quite a long time, and after streaming four or five matches, their live stream time was up, and they ended on a high note.

Rong Yi had a relaxed gaming session today. He screwed the cap back onto his water bottle, turned off the camera, and packed up his peripherals.

Today’s stream was sponsored, and the Operations Team was in constant contact with the H-ATP Keyboard Vendor, monitoring data and sales. As soon as they finished, the Operations Team excitedly reported, “In just two hours, the sales curve has skyrocketed. We sold over 30,000 keyboards tonight! They’re currently discussing subsequent tiered bonuses!”

“Over 30,000?”

Hydralisk, who came from a small place and had never seen such numbers, was in awe. “Holy crap, that’s incredible.”

“Most of it came from the Captain’s stream.” The Operations Team looked affectionately at Rong Yi. “The Boss didn’t stream or post links today. If he had, the sales might have doubled.”

Hearing this, Rong Yi looked down at the keyboard he had chosen.

H-ATP was an old partner of his; they had given him some business before, and he had a good impression of them.

One reason was the positive impression the company had left on him, and the other was that their keyboards were very aesthetically pleasing, and their switch designs were impressive.

The silver-switch keyboard he chose today was indeed very attractive, so it wasn’t surprising to see such high sales.

Rong Yi, used to dealing with big events, nodded and said, “That’s great. Looks like we have more collaborations ahead.”

“It’s not just about future collaborations, Captain!” The operations manager got excited but quickly calmed down, remembering Rong Yi’s preferences. She reined in her excitement, “They want to upgrade the business contract! They’d like you to model your hands for an endorsement!”

Everyone held their breath, looking at Rong Yi.

Rong Yi’s first reaction was to laugh, “Me? A hand model?”

“Captain, your hands are really beautiful!” Some of the usually silent staff members spoke up softly, “They look great on camera.”

Everyone present was part of the team, so they started discussing it openly.

“Yes, exactly.”

Someone had taken screenshots from today’s live stream and shared them in the group chat.

The dark blue keyboard and backlighting made Rong Yi’s hands look exceptionally fair, soft, and beautiful. Most importantly, the camera was close, and in high definition, even the pink fingertips and the slight shine on his nails were clearly visible.

So close… it seemed like you could reach out through the screen and gently hold them.

That touch must be cool and soft.

The Netizens, being the pervs they are, had long been discussing this. The brand seized the opportunity and drafted an upgraded cooperation contract as soon as the stream ended.

Everyone stared intently at Rong Yi, then turned their money-hungry eyes to Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin had just finished packing up his peripherals. He carried them with one hand and casually said, “Don’t look at me, listen to his opinion.”

Rong Yi, being quite practical, asked, “How much?”

The operations manager quoted a figure.

Rong Yi said, “Okay.”

Modeling his hands wasn’t like modeling his face; he wouldn’t have to stare into a camera’s black hole.

For the money, he could endure it.

“Alright, have them contact me.” Seeing Rong Yi agree, Xiao Yin added, “I have a few other demands to discuss with them.”

“What demands?”

Rong Yi thought the amount was already good. He looked up at Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin had reached the door, discussing business. No one else dared to speak, and the room was silent.

He stopped at the door, slightly turning his head in Rong Yi’s direction.

“The price can be negotiated up by thirty percent. Don’t worry about them; they can afford it. As usual, no profit sharing.”

Rong Yi: “…”

Too ruthless, too ruthless.

The ATP boss would probably cry on the spot hearing this.

“And also, we should handle the shooting process ourselves, just like today’s live stream event,” Xiao Yin said, his tone calm and steady. “We have enough people, and we can send the sample photos for their approval. This way, we maintain control.”

Xiao Yin added, “You won’t have to go out and worry.”

Rong Yi had learned not to refuse Xiao Yin’s kindness. He nodded, “Thank you.”

By early morning, Xiao Yin had already negotiated the terms with the other side.

VIT’s business operations were always swift. Under Xiao Yin’s guidance, every partner was compliant. They even sent over the planning proposal overnight, asking Rong Yi to review it himself to see if there was anything unacceptable.

This time, H-ATP had three new models, all intended for Rong Yi to endorse.

One was the dark blue model from the live stream. Another was an ice blue and pink model, with a theme called “Sea Cherry,” focusing on a romantic atmosphere.

The ad elements were designed with petals, warm water, and the keyboard.

The third model was a dual-player keyboard in red and black, with elements of restraint, white roses, and red wine, aiming for a sexier vibe.

The keyboard was indeed quite sexy, with a color scheme full of taboo and temptation.

Rong Yi had never taken on such a job before. After reading the proposal, he wasn’t sure what expression to show.

After some thought, he decided to consult with Lin Yi first. Just as he opened the chat, he received a message from Xiao Yin.

“Have you seen the proposal?”

When the boss contacts you, you respond first.

Rong Yi replied, “Yes, I have.”

“Any opinions?” Xiao Yin asked. “The shooting plan is set, but there’s one thing I need your input on.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

Rong Yi typed back.

Xiao Yin said, “Do you mind if I handle the photography for you?”