Volume One, Chapter 16: Now She Alone Is the Team’s Sole Savior

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Lu Ning noticed the way Sixth Brother looked at her and furrowed her brows. At that moment, she received a call from Second Brother, Lu Nanfeng.

“Ningning, you should be at the venue, right?”

A bad premonition stirred in Lu Ning’s heart. She wanted to deny it, but the screams of the fans around her had already answered that question.

“Ningning, Fourth Brother and I suddenly have urgent matters to handle at the company, so we can’t attend the competition. Today’s match is very important to Sixth Brother. You should join the team and compete. No matter what conflicts you and Sixth Brother have had before, when facing difficulties, shouldn’t we unite and stand together?”

As Lu Ning heard Second Brother’s words, the fans’ screams around her abruptly fell silent.

Her silence was deafening.

She simply hung up the phone, unwilling to say a word.

She had come today to witness a joke, not to compete.

On stage, Lu Liu waited for a while but saw that Lu Ning hadn’t left her seat to go backstage. He grew increasingly irritated.

With a stern face, he said, “What exactly is Lu Ning’s meaning? Should I go down myself and invite her?”

Qin Xiang’s eyes flickered with a faint smile. “Sixth Brother, I’ll help you send her a message and ask, but she’s sitting right there in the audience. I guess she’s still angry; otherwise, knowing her personality, she would have come backstage to find you by now.”

Lu Liu recalled the old Lu Ning—she didn’t need him to say anything; she would understand what he wanted.

He had grown used to Lu Ning’s dedication.

But suddenly, Lu Ning seemed like a completely different person.

Lu Liu said stiffly, “You call her. If she agrees to compete, I won’t hold past grievances against her and will treat her like a little sister again.”

The incidents at school before had been his fault for acting rashly. So as long as Lu Ning was willing to back down, he would go along with it.

They would get along like before.

Qin Xiang’s gaze stiffened slightly but forced a smile, “Alright, I’ll call Sister Ning right away. For your sake, I’m sure she’ll come.”

Lu Liu’s expression softened a bit.

Qin Xiang stepped aside to make the call, her eyes fixed on Lu Ning below, a shadow of darkness clouding her gaze.

Lu Ning glanced at the caller ID and noticed Qin Xiang on stage.

Without guessing, she knew exactly what Qin Xiang wanted to say.

She directly rejected the call, expressionless as she stared at the stage.

After being hung up on, Qin Xiang was somewhat surprised, then revealed a triumphant smile—just as she wished, no need to waste her time.

Qin Xiang never wanted Lu Ning to join the competition and steal her spotlight.

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She wanted Lu Ning to see with her own eyes that she and Sixth Brother would surely win this match.

There was absolutely no need for Lu Ning to step onto the stage!

Qin Xiang returned to Lu Liu’s side, her eyes red and voice pitiful, “Sixth Brother, I’m just bad at words. Sister Ning probably hates me and that’s why she didn’t answer my call. Should I go find her myself?”

Lu Liu’s face darkened like iron. “No need. Second Brother just told me he also called Lu Ning and got hung up on. It means she never intended to join the team for the competition. Don’t bother looking for her.”

“Sixth Brother, I believe Sister Ning isn’t that kind of person. She wouldn’t come here just to be a joke.”

“Hmph, we will definitely win this match. We won’t let Lu Ning succeed.”

Lu Liu put on his headphones, ignoring the audience below.

Qin Xiang smiled with satisfaction: Lu Ning, I’ve already won this time.

The match began swiftly.

Lu Tian Team versus Tushan Team.

Lu Ning watched the commentary on the big screen. At first, Lu Liu, as the assassin, led his team to set an ambush.

But the opposing team obviously had studied Sixth Brother’s style and had figured out a bait tactic.

In her past life, she thought the other side was too easily trapped and sensed something fishy, warning Sixth Brother to be cautious, not to rush in recklessly.

At that time, Sixth Brother had scolded her harshly.

In the end, he charged ahead with one other person to scout, but fell into Tushan Team’s trap.

It was she who led the remaining teammates to rescue them and turned the tide by launching a sneak attack on the enemy’s base.

This time, she wanted to see what decisions Sixth Brother would make without her warning.

Sure enough, he made the same choice as before, charging the entire team into the enemy’s trap.

Seeing this predictable scene, Lu Ning smiled slightly.

Just as expected!

Soon, Sixth Brother realized the trap but it was too late.

The team’s rhythm was completely disrupted. Qin Xiang immediately panicked, making repeated mistakes, nearly endangering her teammates.

Lu Liu led everyone to retreat to a building.

He couldn’t help but curse, “Qin Xiang, where’s your brain? Didn’t I say everyone retreat? Why are you fighting? Trying to show off?”

Qin Xiang’s composure cracked, “Sixth Brother, I can’t swallow this either. Seeing that low-health enemy, I just wanted to finish them off.”

“More like handing over kills. If you were so confident in your skills, you wouldn’t have been trapped and caused us all to be attacked.”

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Qin Xiang was scolded mercilessly in front of everyone, her pride wounded: “If it weren’t for Sixth Brother leading us into the trap and getting surrounded, how could things have turned out like this?”

Lu Liu instantly flew into a rage, “How dare you blame me! It’s your incompetence holding us all back. After so much training, you haven’t improved one bit—a complete waste of time.”

Qin Xiang’s face shifted through every shade, furious, she stormed off her seat.

The entire arena erupted in uproar.

After all, a player leaving mid-match had a significant impact on the competition.

The big screen focused on Lu Tian Team, and Lu Liu’s grim expression was especially noticeable.

He had no choice but to call for a timeout.

Each match allowed for one timeout.

The opposing fans began to murmur with pity, already prematurely congratulating themselves.

Lu Liu slammed the keyboard in frustration, clearly furious.

He hadn’t expected Qin Xiang to throw a tantrum and leave.

If it had been Lu Ning, no matter how much he scolded her, she wouldn’t have acted so stubbornly.

The atmosphere grew awkward.

The rival team stood and mocked, “Lu Liu, why don’t you just concede? So you don’t get crushed too badly and ruin your future. Just admit defeat and save face.”

Lu Liu sprang up in a flash, “I won’t admit defeat. Maybe you’re just scared to lose, that’s why you say that.”

“Lu Liu, anyone with eyes can see you’re doomed this match. You even have a player leaving mid-game. I thought you said your family team would never lose?”

“What family team? Just a bunch of orphans left behind after their parents died. What’s so impressive about that? Playing games isn’t about who has more kids!”

Lu Liu’s temper flared instantly; he charged forward, “Watch your mouth!”

“Why? Isn’t that the truth? Try touching me if you dare. You’re a useless brat with no one to look after you. If your parents were still alive, they’d probably be furious watching your matches!”

Lu Ning’s face grew cold as she heard this below the stage. Her eyes blazed with anger.

How dare these people insult her parents?

Without hesitation, Lu Ning went backstage.

The other players forcibly pulled Lu Liu back, preventing him from fighting in front of the audience, knowing it would only cause negative repercussions.