[World] Jiyueji: I lost. I admit defeat.
[World] Xinghe Linjian: What about the apology?
[World] Jiyueji: Sorry. I'm too bad. I apologize to you.
[World] Jin Yuanbao: You've already apologized. What about yours?
[World] Xinghe Linjian: Why should I apologize?
[World] Jiyueji: Don't you need to explain that you hired a substitute player to play against me?
As soon as these words were said, the entire world chat channel erupted.
You know, before the fight, Xinghe Linjian had taunted Jiyueji for being bad multiple times, but Jiyueji had ignored him.
Now that it was revealed that he had hired a substitute player, this was really interesting.
After that, there was no more movement from that side. Ji Siyue opened her friend list and saw that Xinghe Linjian had logged off. The name of his character turned gray.
He logged off just like that?
Is he feeling guilty?
Ji Siyue turned to look at Qin Chengyao. He had just fetched his laptop and logged into the game to watch the battle. He had seen the whole process of the third round.
"Was it a substitute player?"
Qin Chengyao nodded and replied, "I think so. In the first round, his skills were far from reaching this level. His awareness was different. There's no way to explain this."
"Then should I post on Weibo?" Ji Siyue asked tentatively.
This matter couldn't just end like this. It was unfair to her and also to others.
"Yeah. Remember to present all the evidence you have. I'll contact the game's sanctions department. They must give you an explanation."
"Okay."
Hearing what he said, Ji Siyue felt very reassured. Then she went back to focus on organizing the PK videos from today.
She was careful enough to record all three rounds. Originally, she wanted to see where she was inferior to Xinghe Linjian, but now it seemed that he was the one who was inferior to her.
She slowed down the key parts of the video and organized them into a special file. Then she clearly stated all the videos and the incident of Xinghe Linjian suddenly interrupting his live - broadcast on Weibo.
As soon as she posted on Weibo, Qin Chengyao retweeted it. Then he closed his laptop, put it aside, and went out with his phone.
Ji Siyue thought that he should be calling the game's operators.
An hour later, the incident reached its peak.
Most of the on - lookers almost unanimously thought that Xinghe Linjian had either cheated or hired a substitute player, while Ji Siyue was just genuinely bad.
After a while, Ji Siyue posted another Weibo.
[I don't have solid evidence. I'm just voicing my doubts so that everyone can take a look. If Xinghe Linjian can prove that he didn't hire a substitute player, I can apologize to Xinghe Linjian and the people from Biboting. If he can't, then I'd like everyone from Biboting to apologize for the multiple taunts and insults in the past few days. Although there are only a few of us in Zhaocai Jinbao, we're not easy to bully!]
After posting on Weibo, Ji Siyue just calmly waited for a response.
She thought that she still had some influence. Although posting on Weibo might seem like she was bullying others, it was Xinghe Linjian who had bullied her first, so she must get justice no matter what.
Qin Chengyao came back.
The expression on his face looked quite relaxed.
"How's it going?"
"The official said they'll keep an eye on this matter. If the other side doesn't respond within three days, they'll investigate the account's login situation."
"Right. Usually, if a substitute player logs in from an unusual location, it will show an abnormal login. This can be considered solid evidence."
"Yeah. You can relax a bit. Have something to eat first. It's already past eight."
Ji Siyue looked at the time on the computer and only then realized that while she was busy, it had already passed eight o'clock, and she hadn't been able to fulfill her live - broadcast appointment with her fans.
"I'm feeling inexplicably irritated right now," Ji Siyue said as she slumped into the sofa.
There had been too many things recently, making her a bit anxious.
"Senior, why do some people always be so competitive?"
"Maybe they have some reasons why they can't lose," Qin Chengyao paused for a moment and then continued, "But even so, they can't violate fairness."
Ji Siyue couldn't help but chuckle, "Yeah. If I had hired a substitute player just now, I would have been just like him. Senior, thank you."
"You're welcome. We don't need to say thank you to each other."
"They say that relationships where you don't need to say thank you are very close. Are we also very close friends?"
Thinking of what he had said a few days ago about wanting to marry her, Ji Siyue couldn't help but smile, then shook her head and let it pass.
Qin Chengyao didn't say a word. He just looked at Ji Siyue and smiled tenderly.
If someone else were around, they would surely be surprised. This person could actually smile so tenderly?
The next day, Ji Siyue received an unexpected piece of news.
Her mother had returned from abroad alone, which meant she was divorced.
The moment Ji Siyue heard this news, she felt extremely conflicted. After a huge mental struggle, she still decided to go and see her mother.
After all, she hadn't seen her for a year or two. Coupled with what had happened recently, Ji Siyue's feelings were extremely complicated.
When the time was right, she was about to head to the airport.
Just as she was about to go out, she ran into Qin Chengyao.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to the airport."
Qin Chengyao subconsciously frowned, "Are you going to the US again?"
"No. My mom is back from the US. She asked me to pick her up..."
Qin Chengyao paused for a moment and said, "Then I'll drive you there. Your mom probably brought a lot of luggage back from the US."
"Okay." Ji Siyue agreed.
Logically speaking, she shouldn't involve an outsider in such a thing or trouble someone else. But for some reason, Ji Siyue just felt extremely... extremely uncomfortable. If she could see this person by her side, she might feel a bit better.
After arriving at the airport, Ji Siyue waited and waited, and finally, her mom showed up.
Qin Chengyao also followed her gaze.
Walking towards them was a woman in her early forties. She was dressed very maturely. At first glance, she looked like a professional elite woman.
The moment Ji Siyue saw her, her eyes inevitably welled up with tears. In the end, she managed to hold them back and took a few steps forward.
"Were you tired on the way?" Ji Siyue asked.
"Siyue... I came back this time..."
"You don't need to say anything to me. I know. If you're back for something important, I can take you there. Don't talk to me about other things."