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    Official traffic diversion, simply put, means opening a small room entrance on the official live stream page that leads directly to his live stream. The popularity, needless to say, would easily reach tens of millions of viewers.

    Seizing this opportunity would undoubtedly lead to both fame and fortune.

    With such generous conditions, it would be an absolute lie for Xu Ziyan to say he wasn’t tempted.

    However, with the major competition imminent, the mere time required for refining strategies and tactics was substantial. Furthermore, he lacked experience in commentary, making it difficult to make an immediate decision.

    Seeing his hesitation, Xie Wei asked in a low voice, “What’s wrong?”

    After hearing Xu Ziyan’s explanation, he smiled, “Then just agree. Anyway, you’ll have to watch the matches of the other teams eventually, since they could all be opponents.”

    Xu Ziyan said, “But I’ve never done live commentary for a match before…”

    “There’s a first time for everything,” Xie Wei chuckled. “Give it a try; it’ll be a good experience.”

    With the support, Xu Ziyan no longer hesitated and replied, accepting Bai Ke’s invitation.

    After Bai Ke joined YNG, his impressive plays, handsome appearance, and background all garnered him significant popularity. Coupled with the fans he had accumulated during his time in the TWG second team, he could now be considered one of the hottest rookies in the esports scene.

    In Jiang Yuxin’s words, he was a “little cash cow” with excellent growth potential and a promising future.

    When Bai Ke learned about this opportunity, he immediately pushed Xu Ziyan forward without a second thought, only informing Xu Ziyan afterward. It was a case of acting first and reporting later.

    Fortunately, Xu Ziyan was also interested in this direction. Bai Ke had prepared a mental draft of how he would “coerce and entice” Xu Ziyan if he refused, but now it was unnecessary, so he happily finalized the arrangement.

    A few days later, the official Resist Weibo announced that TWG-Ice would be the special online commentator for the upcoming playoffs.

    Jiang Yuxin calculated the estimated revenue from this live stream. Faced with large sums of money, his gaze toward Xu Ziyan grew increasingly affectionate these past few days.

    Yuan Shaofeng, sitting next to Xu Ziyan, was affected by this look every time he glanced up. He rubbed the goosebumps on his arms and clicked his tongue, “Manager Jiang’s gaze toward you is getting creepier.”

    Xu Ziyan was focused on watching the recording of his Ranked Match, conducting a personal review, and silently practicing commentary in his mind. Hearing the comment, he answered distractedly, “This is the power of money.”

    Since joining the A-Team, Yuan Shaofeng’s popularity had also seen pleasing growth. Although he hadn’t played in an official match yet, so it hadn’t caused a huge splash, he already showed signs of being the next “little cash cow.”

    The thought that he might receive similar attention from Jiang Yuxin once his popularity rose sent a shiver down Yuan Shaofeng’s spine.

    On the day of the match, the twenty-seventh, Xu Ziyan returned to the dorm early to prepare for the live commentary.

    Previously, when Jiang Yuxin was away, Xu Ziyan would just share his screen for his live streams. Now that Jiang Yuxin was back and finished with his tasks, he found time to design a cover for Xu Ziyan’s live stream, created a live stream group, and assigned internal team members to manage it.

    For today’s commentary stream, Jiang Yuxin went to great lengths, not only setting up a camera for him but also buying a brand-new microphone for Xu Ziyan to use. Naturally, all expenses were covered by the team.

    Xu Ziyan was flattered, “Manager, this… isn’t this too much?”

    “What’s too much about it?” Jiang Yuxin finished adjusting the camera and microphone. “It’s only because I was away that I set this up late for you. Relying on those Alphas for this kind of thing is pure nonsense… This is your first time on the official traffic diversion, so it’s only right to take it seriously. Fans are accumulated step by step, so do a good job.”

    Xu Ziyan quickly replied, “I will.”

    Jiang Yuxin smiled, then suddenly looked at him with a mischievous glint in his eye. “Although I want to say things like ‘do a good job and earn more for the team,’ TWG is Captain Xie’s property. When you think about it, you’re essentially earning money for your own family, so I won’t bother with such nonsense.”

    Xu Ziyan was rarely teased like this to his face and immediately became flustered, unsure what to say.

    “That’s enough,” Xie Wei walked into the room a moment later. “Are you done adjusting? If so, hurry up and leave.”

    Jiang Yuxin muttered a disgruntled “kicking the donkey after crossing the river,” but didn’t dare to linger and quickly left.

    Xu Ziyan touched his slightly warm cheek with the back of his hand and smiled at Xie Wei, “Captain.”

    Xie Wei hummed in acknowledgment, his gaze scrutinizing the Omega before him.

    Because he needed to use the camera, Xu Ziyan’s attire was less casual than usual. Following Jiang Yuxin’s advice, he had even paid attention to his styling. Seeing Xie Wei staring at him like this, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy, “Is there something on my face? …Do I look strange?”

    “Not strange. It’s just that for some reason, I feel a little reluctant to let others look at you.”

    “What should I do about that?”

    Xu Ziyan’s earlobes felt hot. He turned his head to check the time and hesitated, “…There isn’t enough time…”

    Xie Wei intended to tease his little lover, “Not enough time for what?”

    Xu Ziyan glanced at him, then suddenly turned around, facing away from Xie Wei, and reached a hand to the back of his neck, lifting the short hairs there.

    The bite marks left a few days ago were still imprinted on the Omega’s slender, pale neck. The Gland was full and tempting, exuding a sweet, candy-like fragrance.

    Xie Wei had intended to playfully tease his little lover, but at the sight, his breath hitched, and he could barely suppress the surging impulse within him.

    Yet, the young man seemed to feel it wasn’t enough, urging softly, “Only a Temporary Marking.”

    “Once marked, I’m yours. No matter how others look, they can’t take me away.”

    Xie Wei’s throat felt dry. Unable to restrain himself any longer, he stepped forward, forcefully gripping the Omega’s flexible waist, pulling him into his embrace. His lips gently rubbed, then parted, biting down without mercy.

    Almost instantly, the sour-sweetness of strawberries and the light sweetness of cotton candy filled the entire room.

    Immediately afterward, that cloyingly sweet fragrance was covered by the clear scent of lemon and mint. Two distinctly different Pheromones: one asserting control, the other willingly submitting.

    Xu Ziyan tightly closed his eyes. Only when he felt the injection of Pheromone into his neck slowly stop did he tremble and open his eyelids. The excessive stimulation brought tears to his eyes, clinging to his long lashes.

    His legs were so weak he could barely stand, leaning entirely against the Alpha behind him. “…Is it done?”

    Xie Wei sighed contentedly, licking the tooth marks he had left. “It’s done.”

    Even after leaving Xu Ziyan’s room, he still felt a lingering desire, thinking somewhat improperly: if every live stream could come with such a sweet reward… No, forget it. Training was already hard enough; he shouldn’t deduct from his lover’s rest.

    Moreover, Xie Wei knew very well that if he made a request, Xu Ziyan would never refuse.

    It was out of love and tenderness that he wouldn’t cross the line, nor would he exploit that love.

    In the room, Xu Ziyan took a deep breath, confirming repeatedly that his state had returned to normal before opening the streaming software and officially starting the live stream.

    He must have truly been momentarily possessed to make such a bold invitation just now.

    But when he heard Xie Wei’s seemingly casual yet deeply possessive words, he couldn’t help himself. It wasn’t just for Xie Wei; it was also because he himself craved Xie Wei’s Marking.

    Clearing his throat, he dismissed the seductive thoughts in his mind. Xu Ziyan raised his hand and turned on the camera. “Can you see me?”

    [Look what I managed to catch! An Ice!]

    [Wow, we have a camera today!]

    [Streamer, can you turn off the filter? It looks too fake.]

    Xu Ziyan squinted at the barrage, tilting his head. “…Filter? Did I turn one on? Where do I adjust this?”

    Jiang Yuxin was already downstairs, clutching his phone and watching Xu Ziyan’s live stream. Hearing the question, he quickly used his moderator account to comment, “No filter! This camera model only has original image quality! It doesn’t have beauty features!”

    Because he managed the live streams for everyone in the A-Team, Jiang Yuxin’s streaming ID was quite famous among TWG fans. When he spoke, it carried significant credibility.

    [Someone is just sour grapes, saying others use beauty filters because they aren’t as good-looking, but I won’t name names.]

    [I’ve been to the venue, and I can confirm, Ice really looks like this! He’s even better looking in real life!]

    [The TWG Handsome Team is no joke ww]

    On camera, the Omega youth wearing the TWG team uniform curved his lips and smiled gently. “Thank you. However, the match is about to start, so let’s not focus too much on my appearance. Let’s focus our attention on the upcoming match.”

    “Who am I rooting for? Hmm… Actually, both teams are quite strong. YNG’s Assault line is excellent, and their Medic and Sniper have greatly improved after reinforcement. FTK’s 2-2 strategy is also very strong in the new version. You should have all watched their last match.”

    “KK? Yes, we are good friends.” Xu Ziyan smiled. “He was the one who recommended me for this commentary role, and I’m very grateful to him.”

    “Why am I not rooting for him? How should I put this? One reason is that FTK is genuinely strong, and I need to be objective.”

    “The other reason is that I believe, even without my deliberate protection, KK has enough strength to prove himself.”

    After saying this, the screen lit up, and the official live broadcast began.

    The opening still featured the host smiling warmly, giving an opening speech and introductions. Xu Ziyan’s spirits lifted, and he sat up straight. “It’s starting.”

    In the YNG lounge, Bai Ke smiled as he took off his headphones, closed the live stream, hummed a tune, stood up, and zipped up his team jacket.

    Qu Qingyue noticed his good mood and was somewhat surprised and curious. “Did something good happen? It’s rare to see you so happy.”

    Bai Ke smiled slightly at her. “Nothing much.”

    “It’s just that knowing someone trusts you feels quite nice.”

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