The Whole World Thinks I’m a Woman Disguised as a Man [E-Sports] - Chapter 62.1

“… Reset is that type of person, which is why he enjoys provoking Captain. However, if he persists in this manner, their relationship won’t progress. But if Captain understands that Reset’s sharp-tongued nature conceals a kind heart, he might show concern for him. Perhaps he’ll be somewhat more lenient when Reset causes trouble.”

Xue Lan foolishly gazed at Zhou Kanqing, who, in an unexpected turn, resembled a celestial maiden scattering flowers. He swiftly handed a tissue over to him.

Zhou Kanqing’s struggle with the water was far from mild. As he felt the grasp of Death release its hold, he suddenly recollected — what exactly had Xue Lan said moments ago?

That he must have noticed, Duan Wenzheng liked Wen Yan?!

How?

From which pair of eyes??

However he viewed it, weren’t those two contradicting each other?

Zhou Kanqing wanted to ask Xue Lan what strange filters did he put on for him to think that those two had a delicate relationship?

He sat down for a long time, completely stupefied. He raised his head. “You’re being serious?”

Seeing him ask with furrowed brows, Xue Lan nodded in confusion.

Zhou Kanqing intended to pose another question but then sensed that something about the situation was amiss. Didn’t Duan Wenzheng say…

He was the child’s boyfriend??

Zhou Kanqing regarded the individual before him with an enigmatic expression akin to a cryptic password. “You don’t think that Duan Wenzheng actually… I’ll change the question: you think Duan Wenzheng and A-Yan are… well-matched?”

A subtle blush tinted Xue Lan’s cheeks in response to the question. With unwavering eyes, he nodded in affirmation.

“…” Zhou Kanqing held his head, a sense of discovering an oddly disastrous relationship washing over him. He spoke again to seek confirmation. “What about you?”

“Me?” Xue Lan was puzzled.

“Yes, if Duan Wenzheng likes Wen Yan, and they get together, won’t you be hurt?”

Xue Lan remained in a state of dumbfounded silence for an extended period of time. He opened his mouth. “I… why should I feel hurt? Isn’t it good if they’re together?”

In just a few fleeting seconds, Zhou Kanqing’s face twisted through a gamut of emotions — stunned, puzzled, perplexed, and various others — before finally settling into an expression of delight.

He had initially wondered how could Xue Lan not be aware that Duan Wenzheng had long asserted they were a couple? It led him to wonder if Xue Lan also didn’t know that Duan Wenzheng harbored feelings for him and how such a misunderstanding blossomed between them…

However, when Zhou Kanqing recalled the image of a particular individual proudly flaunting the keyboard he’d received, a sudden realization washed over him —

If Duan Wenzheng persisted in his pursuit, wouldn’t it merely culminate in a spectacle akin to a misguided dog believing he’d captured the bride, yet in reality, they weren’t even on the same frequency — a scene reminiscent of a crash landing?

With this realization, Zhou Kanqing threw his head back and let out a wild, unrestrained laugh in front of Xue Lan.

Baffled, Xue Lan couldn’t fathom what triggered Zhou Kanqing’s reaction. Contemplating whether to offer an explanation, he suddenly witnessed Zhou Kanqing springing up with a ‘whoosh’ a moment later, vigorously and enthusiastically patting his shoulder.

“Lanlan, I’ve misjudged you. From now on, we’ll be like grasshoppers in the same boat!” Zhou Kanqing’s lips curved upward, almost grazing his ears. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep this under wraps for you. After all… it’s rare for Duan Wenzheng to develop feelings for someone.”

He patted Xue Lan’s shoulder and walked out of his room, his mind at ease, leaving Xue Lan rooted in his place, watching his figure receding.

Xue Lan snapped back to reality after a long time had passed. Unaware of the origin of that sudden, inexplicably complex emotion, he tidied up and went to sleep since the matter had been resolved without incident.

The following day, Xue Lan was roused by the alarm. Upon reaching the recording interview lounge, the rest of the teammates were already assembled, awaiting the interview.

The first to step forward for the interview was naturally the captain and LGW’s luminary, Wen Yan. Observing him reviewing the prepared questions from the media, Xue Lan cautiously moved to the side.

Xue Lan had intended to take a seat in the corner, but suddenly, Zhou Kanqing from the side beckoned him with a big smile. “Lanlan, you’ve come!”

“?!” Xue Lan was alarmed by the strange smile on Zhou Kanqing’s face.

“Have a seat!” Zhou Kanqing’s smile was unwavering. He even pulled a chair over for him to sit and handed him a bundle of food. “You haven’t eaten breakfast yet, have you?”

“…”

Zhou Kanqing delicately presented him with breakfast each day, but today, his demeanor was unsettling enough to send shivers up and down Xue Lan’s spine. Puzzled, Xue Lan accepted the breakfast from Zhou Kanqing and, without realizing it, glanced at Duan Wenzheng, who observed the scene in utter silence.

Why was Zhou Kanqing acting so strangely today? Was it because of their so-called ‘alliance’ from yesterday night? Or —

In silent contemplation, Xue Lan observed the media gearing up for the interview. Or was it to set up a harmonious appearance among the team members?

Regardless of the circumstance, as Xue Lan laid eyes on the bundle of soymilk fritters, a wave of complexity swept over his heart. Extracting the fritter under Zhou Kanqing’s expectant gaze, intending to take a bite, he was startled to discover an unexpected egg nestled beneath the fried delicacy!