You’re Causing Chaos Again

He Changkong chuckled softly.

Milk, just milk, he could drink all he wanted, no problem.

But the idea of being an exclusive healer was just something Meng Yan had coaxed him into saying. In reality, even if Shen Yanming joined now, he would have to stay with the second team. The regular season had already started, and the list of participating players, including the substitute roster, had been submitted early and couldn’t be changed unless under special circumstances.

If he wanted to play as a starter in the first team, he still had to perform well and get the approval of the coach before he could be brought up.

This was something He Changkong needed to make clear to Shen Yanming.

After He Changkong finished speaking, Shen Yanming didn’t have any other objections. He looked as if he already knew, “I never dreamed that I could join TMM as a starter. I am quite good, but I used to be just a big fish in a small pond. There’s still a gap when compared to others…”

He Changkong shook his head, “No, you’re really good.”

“Hahaha,” Shen Yanming was not the type to have low self-esteem, he just wanted to seriously analyze his own shortcomings. Now, going along with He Changkong’s words, he continued, “That’s true. If I say I’m not good enough, it means I’m questioning your judgment.”

He Changkong’s expression softened as he quietly looked at Shen Yanming.

In any case, the fact that he was willing to start over was a good thing.

Shen Yanming said straightforwardly, “A man can’t say he’s not good enough.”

He Changkong: “…”

Shen Yanming continued, “I hadn’t figured it out before. We barely had any interactions in our previous lives. How come you suddenly appeared in my life after my rebirth? But now I know, you’re just greedy for my exceptional performance as an assassin.”

Before they had repeatedly tried to recruit him into the team, and although it may seem like it’s because he played well, in reality, his performance was not even worth considering.

Now he finally understood.

If Shen Yanming was the kind of person who, after his rebirth, just wanted to be an ostrich due to some PTSD, then He Changkong was the classic protagonist who knew that his team would decline in the future and looked for potential players who could change the situation. Then he would gradually reverse the decline, swim upstream, and return to the peak.

Just thinking about it was very exciting.

He Changkong thought highly of him, so he couldn’t let that trust go to waste.

Shen Yanming said with a smile after his casual remark, “Going to the second team isn’t bad either. I have a lot of problems; it seems like I can carry the team, like in the past at CTG, and I’m not bragging, but I really did carry them… But if my teammates are on the same level as me, have their own awareness and playstyle, and I can’t synchronize well with them, then my abilities become a burden. In the previous water friend competition, was Fish bad? No, he wasn’t bad. It was my problem that I couldn’t cooperate with him. I can’t always rely on a strong nanny like you to be my support…”

Shen Yanming was very self-aware, which was rare. He knew his strengths and weaknesses, wasn’t overly arrogant, nor excessively modest.

He Changkong nodded in agreement.

Then he listened to Shen Yanming continue, “So I’m going to play with Yuyu.”

He Changkong: “…”

Perhaps because the secret was out, the barrier that existed between them before seemed to fade away, and Shen Yanming seemed livelier in front of him.

He Changkong found it funny listening to Shen Yanming’s random remarks, so he tried to play along, “Do you remember when you mistook Fish for me and said he was a substitute while I was the white moonlight?”

Why bringing up the substitute now?

Shen Yanming: “!!!”

Even under the dim streetlights, Shen Yanming’s suddenly blushing face was couldn’t be hidden.

Shen Yanming glared fiercely, “How do you still remember that? Please forget it quickly!!”

He Changkong just laughed and didn’t respond.

After a while, Shen Yanming mumbled, “Sigh, I’m going to learn from the substitute and gain some experience for now. When I’m good enough to match up with you, the white moonlight, then we’ll talk… No, why does that sound so awful?”

The words were spoken in a joking tone, but the meaning behind them wasn’t just made up on the spot. Shen Yanming genuinely felt comfortable playing with He Changkong. His abilities were maximized when they played together, but that was because He Changkong was simply extraordinary. There were many unpredictable situations during matches, and even if He Changkong eventually became his designated healer, there would still be times when he was left alone and couldn’t always rely on a healer’s support.

If he really decided to play seriously, he needed to train more.

He Changkong didn’t tease him further, “Alright, it’s getting late. Shall I take you back to the hotel?”

Although it seemed to have cleared up for now, there was no guarantee that there wouldn’t be heavy rain later, so it was safer to get back indoors as soon as possible.

Shen Yanming replied, “Sure.”

He Changkong added, “I’ll talk to the manager tonight and see if we can take you to the base tomorrow.”

Shen Yanming scratched his head, “…Mmm!”

After returning to the hotel, the first thing Shen Yanming did was contact his parents, informing them that he would be staying in Haicheng for a while and expressing his desire to become a professional player. He had already turned eighteen, so he didn’t need his guardian’s consent for contract-related matters. However, it was still proper to inform his family.

Not long after, he received a 60 second long voice message from Lin Qingyue, speaking in their local dialect. It was impossible to transcribe the content, so Shen Yanming reluctantly played the audio.

“It seems like I didn’t waste my money buying that ticket. It’s great if you can play that game of yours. You stay at home all day, always talking about studying, but I don’t see you learning anything… If you go and play games, your homeroom teacher will be over the moon. Your departure will raise the class’s average score by a lot…”

Shen Yanming: “???”

[Shen bird]: Ms. Lin, am I really your biological son?

[Clear Wind and Bright Moon1Clear Wind and Bright Moon: “清风明月” (Qīngfēng Míngyuè), This phrase is often used to describe a peaceful and tranquil scene, symbolizing purity and elegance. Shen Yanming’s mom id, his mom name is “林清月” (Lín Qīngyuè) and has the same character with the id, that is qīng that means clear and yuè that means moon. ]: No, I bought you as part of a supermarket deal – buy one pound of meat, get one pound of a child for free. That’s how I got you.

[Shen bird]: [/Facepalm]

[Clear Wind and Bright Moon]: I’ll talk to your homeroom teacher tomorrow and explain the situation. You go and play now. If you want to take a leave of absence or drop out, come back and tell me later. Don’t bother me, I’m watching a talent show for little boys.

After that, Lin Qingyue sent a picture of a young star from an audition show, with a pair of smiling eyes that looked incredibly charming.

[Clear Wind and Bright Moon]: Look, a well-behaved baby like Quan is my true son. Learn from him.

[Shen bird]: …

Feeling down after being hit by his biological mother, Shen Yanming created a group and added a few of the nannies he was on good terms with, changing the group name to “A Mother’s Love is Like Water.”

[Shen bird]: Moms, give your baby some love.

[Nanny A]: What’s wrong? Come to mommy’s arms, my good boy!

[Nanny B]: Luanzi ge (⊙u⊙), I thought you’d delete us once you became famous, haha! You’re so awesome now. Is it true that you’re going to TMM? It’s all over the internet.

[Nanny C]: Congratulations, you’re getting rich. Remember to get Kong Shen’s autograph for me.

[Nanny A]: Oh, I see a member named Kong in the group. Could it be the one I’m thinking of?

[Nanny B]: Oh my god, is this low-ranked noob really in the same group as Kong???

[Nanny A]: By the way, I’ve been meaning to ask, was the wife you had in the live stream actually Kong?

Only then did Shen Yanming snap back to reality. When he was adding people earlier, he didn’t think much and included Kong as well. He had inadvertently exposed He Changkong’s WeChat! If some idle people randomly added He Changkong, it would be troublesome.

So, Shen Yanming acted fast and promptly kicked He Changkong out of the group.

[Shen bird]: You guys read it wrong~

…

Not long after, He Changkong privately messaged Shen Yanming.

[kong_]:?

[kong_]: How many good nannies do you have?

[Shen bird]:…!!!

Thankfully, He Changkong didn’t press further and only said a few words, wishing him to rest early, before ending the conversation.

Honestly, Shen Yanming couldn’t really rest well. He was still quite excited inside; after such a long time, he had finally made up his mind to do something. Even though the road ahead was long and he didn’t know what challenges or obstacles he would face, he still felt excited and looked forward to it.

With a teammate like He Changkong, he believed they could go even further and reach greater heights.

Shen Yanming couldn’t fall asleep easily. He didn’t have his computer with him, and he didn’t feel like going to an internet café, so he spent the whole night playing a mobile game that was similar to Return to the Throne. He was so sleepy that he yawned continuously before finally falling into a deep sleep.

Strangely enough, even though he slept late, he still woke up early the next day. The typhoon had already passed, and looking out of the window, he could see the golden rays of the morning sun casting a faint glow on the streets and passersby.

Shen Yanming went out to buy breakfast, not wanting to trouble He Changkong to come and pick him up. After eating, he took a taxi to TMM’s base located on the outskirts of the city.

Because they had made prior arrangements, the team manager had already given the green light, so Shen Yanming’s entry process was much smoother.

However, his timing was a bit unfortunate, as the staff responsible for the players was busy with other matters. They asked him to wait in the reception room for the time being.

In the world of esports, there was no early to bed and early to rise; players were free to practice in the morning if they could wake up. But clearly, TMM’s base was still slumbering, and no player was up early for practice. He Changkong was an exception, and Shen Yanming couldn’t fathom why his daily routine was so disciplined. When Shen Yanming arrived in the morning, He Changkong accompanied him in the reception room.

Feeling bored, Shen Yanming started gossiping, “So, what are they dealing with inside?”

He Changkong didn’t hide it from him, “It’s about Lan.”

Shen Yanming asked, “How will they handle it? A ban?”

He Changkong shook his head, “Not sure. It’s hard to say. If the evidence is insufficient, it’ll probably just be a warning. And realistically speaking, the regular season’s first round is just around the corner, so the higher-ups will likely focus on settling things peacefully.”

Shen Yanming pouted.

Seeing that he seemed disappointed, He Changkong said, “Don’t think too much about it for now.”

He Changkong had obtained the contact information of those two girls who exposed Lan’s deeds. The evidence was being compiled, and it turned out that there were even more girls who had been wronged by Lan. He Changkong didn’t claim to be morally perfect, but he couldn’t bear to continue working with a teammate as morally corrupt as Lan.

However, he didn’t want to spoil Shen Yanming’s good mood right now, so he skipped that topic and handed him an envelope.

Shen Yanming was puzzled when he saw the envelope. His first thought was, “Is there money inside?” But it didn’t feel thick enough for that.

Shen Yanming shook the envelope, “Can I open it?”

He Changkong said, “Yes.”

Carefully, Shen Yanming tore open the envelope, finding a neatly folded piece of paper inside.

On the paper were He Changkong’s handwriting.

The letter read—

“Yesterday, you asked me a question, but it got interrupted, and I didn’t get to properly tell you what I thought.

Actually, dreams are right there, never too far away. You can run with all your might and catch up to them. You can also choose to let them go and lead a carefree life without needing to strive for anything. No matter your choice, the dreams won’t go far away, and when you want to return to them, you can still chase after them.

It might require greater effort to get closer to them, but that’s not something to worry about.

A person can have a dream at any time, and they can also find their dream again at any time.

Starting over is not something to be ashamed of.

Don’t think of yourself as a deserter. I don’t know if you’ve heard this saying: Love is like reaching out and then pulling back.2Love is like reaching out and then pulling back: in a romantic relationship, one may show affection and interest towards someone but then hesitate or withdraw that affection for various reasons. It’s like expressing love or interest, but then having moments of uncertainty or reservation, leading to a push-and-pull dynamic in the relationship.

Your approach to your dream is also like that because you care, you handle it with caution.

I hope you’ll gather your spirits and, from today onwards, ride the winds and break the waves3ride the winds and break the waves: “乘风破浪” (chéng fēng pò làng) is an idioms, that is often used figuratively to describe someone who is determined, courageous, and ready to overcome obstacles to achieve their goals or dreams. In this context, it encourages the person to face challenges and pursue their dreams fearlessly..

Kong.”

Translator’s Note:

The other chapter will be updated in a few hours. I’m sorry, I mistranslated a character in Yanming mom’s name, instead of Ling Qingyue it’s actually “林清月” (Lín Qīngyuè), to avoid further confusion, I’ll be editing the early chapter later on to Lin Qingyue

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1Clear Wind and Bright Moon: “清风明月” (Qīngfēng Míngyuè), This phrase is often used to describe a peaceful and tranquil scene, symbolizing purity and elegance. Shen Yanming’s mom id, his mom name is “林清月” (Lín Qīngyuè) and has the same character with the id, that is qīng that means clear and yuè that means moon. 2Love is like reaching out and then pulling back: in a romantic relationship, one may show affection and interest towards someone but then hesitate or withdraw that affection for various reasons. It’s like expressing love or interest, but then having moments of uncertainty or reservation, leading to a push-and-pull dynamic in the relationship.3ride the winds and break the waves: “乘风破浪” (chéng fēng pò làng) is an idioms, that is often used figuratively to describe someone who is determined, courageous, and ready to overcome obstacles to achieve their goals or dreams. In this context, it encourages the person to face challenges and pursue their dreams fearlessly.