"Ooh! So that's how it is... May I ask, did someone tell you about this and that's why you suddenly updated? Can you tell me who it is?"
"Since you think it's okay, then we'll go ahead and update. As for who that person is, Miss Ji, you should know! Well, we won't bother you anymore."
"Okay, goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, Ji Siyue was filled with doubts.
Sister Fanghua also said that when she called, they said someone had already scolded them. Who could it be?
A light bulb went off in her mind. Somehow, she remembered Qin Chengyao's appearance this afternoon. At that time, he also said something like "give instructions" and "before tonight". Could it be him?
Could it really be him?
Thinking of this, Ji Siyue couldn't help but get excited.
Could it really be him? Does it mean that his anger this afternoon was not because of her, but because of the game?
She took out her phone. After hesitating nervously for a while, she sent a WeChat message to Qin Chengyao.
[Ji Siyue]: Is senior here?
[Senior]: I'm here.
[Ji Siyue]: Just now, the game operator called me and said they've updated the PK mechanism.
[Senior]: Yeah, I just saw the update log. The server will be shut down for updates tonight.
[Ji Siyue]: Yeah, I want to ask you something. Did the operator call me suddenly because you called them?
[Senior]: In your eyes, am I that powerful? Hmm?
[Ji Siyue]: Senior, don't joke around. Is it really you?
After sending the message, Ji Siyue started to feel nervous. She didn't know which answer she was expecting. All she knew was that if she didn't find out if it was him soon, she would probably keep thinking about it for a long time.
After waiting for a few minutes, there was finally a reply.
[Senior]: It's me.
Seeing this answer, Ji Siyue felt relieved instead.
[Ji Siyue]: Thank you, senior. I won't bother you anymore.
She had already put away her phone, but then another message came from the other side. She had to take out her phone again to check.
[Senior]: Aren't you curious about how I did it?
[Ji Siyue]: The first time I saw you, I thought you were not an ordinary person. You're so good at the game and so influential. You must be someone special. If you don't tell me on your own, I won't ask. Anyway, I know you won't hurt me.
[Ji Siyue]: Oh, by the way, I got tickets for the carnival. I'm a guest! I've finally waited for this!
[Senior]: Yeah, I know.
[Ji Siyue]: You know?
Ji Siyue fell into an eerie silence for a while. Then, with her trembling fingers, she typed a message and sent it.
[Ji Siyue]: Did you do this too?
The next second, Qin Chengyao called directly.
Ji Siyue's hand trembled, and she almost dropped her phone on the ground.
After catching it in a hurry, she answered the call. "Senior, you..."
"Are you happy now? Not sad anymore?"
"Senior, did you do all these just to make me happy?"
There seemed to be a soft chuckle from Qin Chengyao on the other end of the phone.
"Otherwise? I'm not a meddlesome person."
Ji Siyue's face suddenly flushed bright red. She bit her lips and it took her a great deal of effort to say, "I'm happy, very happy. Thank you."
"It's worth it to hear your laughter. I've got something to do. I'll hang up first."
"Okay, okay, okay! Senior, go ahead and get busy!"
After hanging up the phone, Ji Siyue's heart couldn't calm down.
Thinking about everything that had happened today, she felt it was all so surreal, as if it wasn't real.
She went to bed with a happy mood. But before falling asleep, she checked Weibo and saw the list of guests announced by the carnival official. There was herself and Hornet!
Hornet!
Ji Siyue jumped up from the bed so fast that it could be described as "sitting up abruptly in a dying illness".
Hornet had semi-retired after winning the championship. He had only attended one event in over a year, and she had missed it. Now, not only was he coming, but he would also be in the same place as her!
"Tian Cheng, Tian Cheng! Hurry up and get up. I'll treat you to barbecue! Girls, hurry up and get up! I'll treat you to barbecue!"
Tian Cheng looked confused. "Are you crazy? It's ten o'clock. You want to eat barbecue?"
"Go or not! I've got great news today!"
Jin Zhiyan was woken up by her. She sat up on the bed, gnashing her teeth. "Go! We must eat you out of house and home today!"
So, the four girls in Room 212, wearing pajamas and with disheveled hair, walked all the way to the barbecue stand on the back hill of the school, laughing and joking all the way.
"Eat to your heart's content today! I'll take responsibility for the weight you gain!" Ji Siyue stood in front of the barbecue stand and declared boldly.
After she finished speaking, she suddenly heard a few laughs in the distance.
She looked over and felt as if she had been struck by lightning a hundred and eighty times, feeling completely numb. Who could tell her why the four guys from Qin Chengyao's dorm were also there, each holding a skewer in their hand, staring at her side as if watching a show?
Jin Zhiyan rubbed her eyes and looked over. When she saw Bai Yu, she walked over without caring about her image at all. "Hey! Sister, come here quickly. Let's eat from their table first!"
An Wen and Tian Cheng also walked over. Ji Siyue didn't know what to do.
If he saw her in such a messy state, would he be disappointed in her?
Ji Siyue was in a complete mess. But the next second, a warm big hand covered her head, and her body suddenly stiffened.
She was very familiar with this touch.
It was Qin Chengyao.
"Why don't you come over?"
"I... I'll order food!"
Saying that, Ji Siyue grabbed a plate like she had found a savior. With both hands, she grabbed dozens of skewers and handed them to the barbecue master.
Qin Chengyao pinched Ji Siyue's head and turned it towards him. "We've got enough. You go and eat first. I'll watch over this for you."
"No, it's already too much trouble for you, senior."
Ji Siyue's words had a deeper meaning, and Qin Chengyao naturally understood.
He sighed helplessly, bent down and got closer to Ji Siyue's face. "I did all these things hoping that you would get closer to me, not that you would become more distant from me!"
"I know. I just feel... a bit embarrassed, senior."
"What's there to be embarrassed about? Come on, go quickly!"
After being urged by Qin Chengyao several times, Ji Siyue finally walked towards the table.
Although it was a bit crowded for seven or eight people to sit around a small table, everyone was chatting and laughing. This kind of atmosphere made Ji Siyue feel very comfortable.