As a Captain, You Must Be Cold - Chapter 112
After the CG was played, the lights turned on, bringing the audience at the venue back from the futuristic sci-fi wasteland to reality.
The main screen paused on the last appearance of the FP skin: the usually glamorous female assassin stood at the helicopter door with delicate and sweet makeup clutching a sniper rifle. The strong wind blew her golden hair and the blood-stained hem of her gown behind her.
In the cold, grim, bloody, and violent steel machinery, she was the only dazzling color.
Even though she had just completed another perfect assassination at her wedding.
This Black Swan FP skin was officially named: Bloody Wedding.
Before the formal announcement of “Bloody Wedding,” there was no hint on the entire internet. Both the official and Shine kept the information tightly sealed. Not only regular players and fans but even the on-site staff had no clue.
Captain Yu, the Flower on the High Mountain, suddenly had his favorite hero wear a pure white bridal gown. It was to such an extent that no one would believe it if it was shared outside, but with the background of this story, it surprisingly made sense.
Black Swan was known as the Black Widow, so of course, she could wear a wedding dress. She didn’t wear it for love but for the mission, for slaughter, for the right of the wasteland poor to enjoy the sunlight.
Could this be considered character-breaking? Far from it. Instead, it highlighted the unique charm of the Black Widow.
Just like in the arena, Shine always managed to surprise everyone.
“I told you! I said it would be a short skirt, even the wedding dress is a short skirt!” Cheeser shouted loudly, airing his grievances, “Those who called me a fool should apologize to me!”
“Wearing a wedding dress is one thing, but it’s unexpectedly so cute and girlish.” Qi Xian sighed, “I wonder if my little brother can handle it.”
Jiang Di: “It’s difficult.”
Some rose from the ashes, while others were breached on the spot.
“How could it not be a leather jacket and leather pants?! I don’t accept it!” Bi An shouted, “Black Swan should wear leather!”
Bi An’s voice was too loud, and Xu sitting beside him had to explain to his brothers who looked over, “During the captain’s livestream, he promised fans that if the FP skin wasn’t a leather jacket and leather pants, he would livestream himself trimming his armpit hair…”
While still immersed in the CG, Archer broke character for a moment to sarcastically add, “Not interested in seeing that, thanks.”
“We’re making a fortune!” Old Tan’s eyes were shaped like Chinese yuan signs, “Isn’t this going to sell like crazy?! Shine is going to be rich!”
Shine had long been wealthy; the money he earned from his professional career was at a level that most people could only dream of. Even after he retired, as long as the game wasn’t shut down, he and R.H would get a cut of every sale of “Bloody Wedding” at the store.
Most E-sports players’ careers last only a few years. The industry was fiercely competitive, with new talent emerging constantly. After a glorious period, some could only become small streamers with a monthly income of a few thousand, gradually being forgotten by people.
But here, once he reaches the top, there would be no end to his career.
Lu Youshan frowned: “Can someone with such flashy skins play well?”
Several people turned to look at him, unanimously telling him to shut up.
“Bloody Wedding” dominated the venue and stirred up the livestream.
[I’m so excited, Black Widow is wearing a wedding dress! Ahhhhh I set off fireworks from Shanghai to Inner Mongolia!]
[Don’t stop me, those legs, that back, I want to worship forever. Sister, take me away!]
[Shine is really amazing… I’m crying]
[When will this skin be available, and how much does it cost? Forget the price; I’ll buy it even if it bankrupts me!!!]
[I don’t care; either Shine or Black Swan must be my wife]
[What does this mean? I can’t understand this CG anymore, brothers. Is Black Swan getting married?]
[No, this isn’t Black Swan; this is the incarnation of Shine. Shine is getting married.]
[But in the CG, the widow killed her husband. She’s getting married, but not completely?]
[A bit like wanting to get married but not fully committed?]
[@Timeless should understand here. Do you know what you should do? Do you want me to teach you?]
Of course, Shi Du understands. He knew Yu Zhaohan’s preferences. He thought Yu Zhaohan would have his favorite hero wear a sailor suit. The answer Yu Zhaohan gave him was that before they were together, that was indeed what he wanted. But now he has a new idea.
It turns out that this was Yuyu’s new idea.
Cute with elegance, sweet with bloodiness, half holy, half dark—just like his Shine and Yuyu’s duality.
In the game, Black Widow wears a wedding dress for the wasteland. In reality, Yu Zhaohan will wear a wedding dress for whom?
A narcissistic answer flashed through Shi Du’s mind.
—For me.
Shi Du turned to look at Yu Zhaohan, and the camera happened to capture this scene.
The boy’s eyes flickered with a passionate light, gazing at Yu Zhaohan’s expressionless profile.
Beneath the high and mighty appearance, Yuyu was probably asking himself: Is my skin good-looking? Am I super smart and talented? Hurry up and praise me, Shi Du.
I really want to kiss Yuyu, right now.
Was there anything that could help them block the camera?
[Timeless’s sexy eyes! Damn, they definitely slept together!]
[Anyway, Zhang Fei would not look at Guan Yu with this look]
[Tens of millions of people are watching, adulterers, please restrain yourself and save face for, Shine]
[I feel like Timeless can’t stand it any longer. Hahahahaha, you two can hide behind the macho man and have a kiss, so as to solve the urgent problem first]
How about a kiss on the face first?
Shi Du was about to lower his head towards Yu Zhaohan when his arm was grabbed.
Smiling at the camera, Old Tan squeezed out a few words from between his teeth, “Not… today.”
Shi Du could feel the strength of Old Tan’s hand as if he was trying to block him and Yu Zhaohan with his life.
After announcing the FP skins, the award ceremony followed.
“The best players in the four positions are divided among the top-ranking clubs. PPS and I made an eternal contract from the darkness! If there are gods in this world, I shall surpass them by half!”
Shi Du didn’t seem to recognize this idiot at all: “Who is this man?”
Surprisingly, the best coach went to Guangzhou S. “Do you have anything to say to everyone?”
In view of Timeless’s problem with his tongue, Old Tan helped him prepare the format of his speech in advance, asking him to first thank the fans and the club, and then say a few clichés such as that he would continue to work hard.
“Of course, you can also mention Shine, such as thanking the captain for treating you ‘differently.’ The phrase ‘treated differently’ is the bottom line, don’t go beyond that!”
He didn’t expect that Timeless didn’t mention Shine at all, but he didn’t leave Shine with no word: “Can we consider arranging a skin for the regular season MVP? I want my favorite hero to wear a suit.”
Old Tan’s vision darkened, and his fall was so smooth that it made people feel sorry for him.
“Did I hear it correctly?” Stone was so excited that tears filled his eyes. “Have they made it official? Tell me loudly!”
“No! I don’t want to tell you loudly; I want to say it quietly!” Old Tan was also excited, tears welling up, “I went all out to close the cabinet for them. These guys, one by one, broke the door and couldn’t wait to stuff dog food into the fans’ mouths!”
Cheese said sympathetically: “It’s not that I can’t understand your feelings. It’s like a suffocating feeling when feeding a dog with a pure heart.”
Qi Xian smiled and helped Old Tan calm down: “Don’t struggle if you know you can’t lock them in. Let them go. Enough foreshadowing. I see the captain’s husband is happily wearing a green hat, calling each of them adulterers so affectionately.”
[No, I’m not happy unless you let me peek through the door crack at night.]
[It’s okay; I’m fine with it. The Bloody Wedding skin was obviously made to fit the storyline. I don’t feel uncomfortable at all. [Sunglasses emoji]]
[Regular season MVP skin is impossible. Let’s aim for next year’s FP. Did you hear that, Timeless? [Mother-in-law’s face meme]]
Naturally, the FP award ceremony had to be the grand finale. As Shi Du left the stage, Yu Zhaohan prepared to go up.
The two met on the stairs, and Shi Du gentlemanly extended his hand to Yu Zhaohan. Yu Zhaohan placed his hand in the boy’s palm, using the support to climb the steps.
Shi Du’s hand was slightly warm. As they brushed past each other, he felt the boy gently supporting his waist.
In addition to the exclusive skin, prize money, and trophy, the FP winner also received a customized championship ring. Facing the host’s question, Yu Zhaohan answered succinctly.
Host: “The FP skin is so amazing! How did Captain Yu come up with the idea of letting Black Swan wear a wedding dress?”
Yu Zhaohan: “First, it fits the world view; second, my teammates wanted to see it.”
Host: “Oh, so you wore a wedding dress for your teammates. The World Cup is about to begin, and I know Captain Yu has already confirmed his spot in the World Cup roster. What are Captain Yu’s goals for this World Cup?”
Yu Zhaohan: “Champion, of course.”
Host: “Okay, okay, thank you, Captain Yu. Is there anything else Captain Yu would like to say to everyone?”
Yu Zhaohan paused and his eyes fell on Shi Du.
Shi Du listened expectantly.
Yu Zhaohan said coldly: “No.”
Shi Du: “.”