E-Sports Boss Wants To Post Messages With New Players Every Day Chapter 85

The celebration banquet for the finals was mandatory, even if one planned to leave early, they had to at least show their face first. After the awards ceremony ended, Bai Chen did not take the team car. He had called a driver earlier to bring his own car from the base, and now, taking the keys, he sat in the driver’s seat, resting with his eyes closed.

This underground parking lot was only accessible to participating players and internal staff, so after the match, it was not noisy at all, but extremely quiet. Only occasionally could a few footsteps be heard before quickly fading away.

In this quiet environment, Bai Chen finally detached himself from the earlier excitement and clamor, finding the mental space to think about his relationship with Bai Ke.

Previously, when facing Bai Ke and his feelings for him, Bai Chen had always maintained a negative attitude, which was why he rejected Bai Ke without hesitation when he leaned in for a kiss.

But the calm of the past few days made Bai Chen suddenly realize a fact he had deliberately ignored for a long time: at some point, the place Bai Ke occupied in his heart had grown so large that he could no longer measure their relationship with logic or practical value.

Initially, it was just admiration, then sympathy. Giving him special treatment was like opening a breach that could no longer be sealed; the gap only grew wider, and Bai Ke became increasingly special in his heart. Finally, when he dreamed of Bai Ke lying in his arms, Bai Chen felt no shock or surprise, but calmly thought: As expected.

He knew his nature was cold. Apart from Xie Wei and Shen Xiao, his teammates, he had almost no friends. In reality, countless people wanted to befriend Bai Chen and build connections, but Bai Chen had no interest in deep friendships with any of them. Duo Queue for ranking up or honing skills was fine, but becoming close buddies was simply unnecessary.

Bai Chen did not possess Xie Wei’s desire to handle everything perfectly, nor did he want to or bother to spend effort on these useless interpersonal relationships. His focus was always on the future—what kind of help and benefits this person could bring him later. Only after confirming this would Bai Chen extend his goodwill, offering help and benefits in advance, ensuring a reciprocal relationship.

Bai Chen’s father once lamented that Bai Chen’s personality was naturally suited to be a businessman; he understood the nuances of human relationships, but profit always ranked above sentiment.

He knew how to prioritize, with logic always prevailing over emotion.

When he first decided to pursue esports, his parents were undoubtedly against it. But Bai Chen calmly discussed the prospects of esports with his father and the chain reaction his fame could bring—the income of an esports star player, the popularity brought by fans, and even the leverage he could use if he entered the company after retirement.

After layers of analysis, his father finally relented.

However, in front of Bai Ke, Bai Chen couldn’t apply this approach.

In fact, if Bai Ke hadn’t come to him today, Bai Chen had already decided to seek him out. But Bai Ke came first.

Every time before, Bai Ke was the one who took the initiative, regardless of Bai Chen’s cold face or lack of response. As long as he didn’t explicitly reject him, Bai Ke would always smile silently and stay by his side.

This time, he had rejected him, yet Bai Ke still came, nervous and cautious.

Bai Chen raised a hand and rubbed his forehead, finally making up his mind.

If Bai Ke also liked him, no matter when this feeling began, he had hurt him too much.

At this moment, the eldest young master of the Bai family, who had always been cold, rational, and profit-driven, decided to cast aside all those unnecessary considerations and face his feelings directly.

Since he liked Bai Ke, and Bai Ke liked him—a mutual affection—then… things like arranged marriages or reputation no longer mattered.

Just then, the side window was lightly tapped twice from outside. Bai Chen turned his head and saw Bai Ke looking into the car with some anxiety. He raised his hand and unlocked the door.

Hearing the click, Bai Ke seemed afraid he might change his mind, quickly pulled open the car door, and ducked inside.

He smiled slightly: “Ge.”

Bai Chen hummed in response and said, “I still have to go to the celebration banquet later.”

To Bai Ke’s ears, this was no different from urging him to leave. He paused, then gave a bitter smile: “I… I’m sorry, Ge. How about we just pretend that day never happened?”

“Never happened.” Bai Chen turned to look at Bai Ke. “Do you think we can pretend it never happened?”

Bai Ke was speechless. A heavy stone had been pressing on his heart for days. He closed his eyes: “No.”

“Not only can’t we, but once this door is opened, I can never stop. Bai Chen, I was just talking nonsense earlier, seeing if there was still a possibility… I can no longer treat you as my brother. I want to kiss you, I want to be with you. Didn’t you ask me why I joined TWG? I’m telling you now—I like you, I’ve liked you for a very, very long time, I’ve always liked you!”

Bai Ke vented, pulling his feelings out from his heart. More than a confession, it was like tearing open an old wound, exposing his bleeding heart, and declaring: Look! This is my heart!

He ran a hand through his hair, realizing he had started sweating in just a few minutes. He didn’t dare look into Bai Chen’s eyes. He had intended to come over and mend their relationship, but the moment Bai Chen spoke, he couldn’t hold back.

It was like a dam already on the verge of collapse; now that it had cracked, it was impossible to continue the painstaking effort of holding back the flood. He had broken down. All the suppressed emotions surged up overwhelmingly. Bai Ke couldn’t escape, nor did he try.

He lowered his head and quickly wiped the corner of his eye. “…Go to the celebration banquet. I’m leaving.”

Saying this, he reached for the door handle.

But just as he moved, a hand reached out from behind, gripping his wrist, followed by a strong pull. He was pulled into Bai Chen’s arms without any chance to resist.

Bai Ke was an adult man, yet Bai Chen easily lifted his entire body from the passenger seat. Before Bai Ke could react, Bai Chen’s lips eagerly pressed against his.

The previous time, both of them were too flustered and rushed. This time, Bai Chen completely took the initiative, holding Bai Ke and kissing him thoroughly.

When the kiss ended, Bai Ke was flushed. He widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief: “Bai Chen?”

Bai Chen looked at him and suddenly chuckled.

If he had any reservations before, after this kiss, he had no other thoughts.

What good was gaining more money or controlling more power?

Holding the person he loved most in his arms was the most important thing.

Bai Chen said hoarsely, “Call me Ge.”

Then, he kissed him again.

The emotions of both men had been suppressed for too long. Now released, they burned fiercely like a wildfire. Bai Ke never knew Bai Chen could be so passionate, and he was hugged, coaxed, and made to call him Ge several times.

Half an hour later, Bai Ke rubbed his chin and smiled innocently: “Gege, come home early. I’ll be waiting for you.”

Bai Chen closed his eyes, repeatedly warning himself that he still had important business to attend to, before barely managing to suppress the fire in his heart.

The TWG celebration banquet wasn’t just about a few players gathering to eat, drink, and play. Sometimes, reporters who had good relations with the team would be invited to take photos and write articles. Bai Chen couldn’t miss such an occasion. Even if he left early, it had to be after the photos were taken.

Otherwise, his absence would allow trolls to fabricate dozens of pages of speculation about internal discord within TWG.

Bai Chen’s mind was already elsewhere, and he was somewhat distracted even after arriving. Xie Wei, being his childhood friend, naturally noticed. He didn’t pressure him, and after two drinks, he asked Jiang Yuxin to take him back.

Home, of course, did not refer to the Bai family’s old residence, but a serviced apartment Bai Chen had bought near the city center. Even when he wasn’t staying there, someone was hired to clean it, making it hassle-free. Sometimes, when the team had a break and Bai Chen didn’t want to go home, he would stay there.

Bai Ke also knew about this place, holding the code and a spare key, and would occasionally stay there.

Lying on the sofa, thinking about what happened in the car, he felt both shy and joyful, but mostly disbelief—how did Bai Chen finally agree? Why did his attitude change so drastically?

Bai Ke almost couldn’t believe it was real, yet it absolutely was.

Just as he was tossing and turning on the sofa, the sound of the password lock opening came from the front door. He shot up, meeting the gaze of Bai Chen, who had just entered.

Bai Chen closed the door, took off his jacket, and walked step by step toward the young man on the sofa. Throughout the process, he didn’t say a word, nor did his eyes leave Bai Ke.

Bai Ke instinctively sensed danger, but also because he knew what was about to happen, his anticipation and shyness now outweighed his panic: “Gege…”

Bai Chen stopped in front of the sofa, his hand gently caressing Bai Ke’s cheek, his thumb tracing back and forth over the young man’s rosy, full lips: “I will explain things to our parents. Then, in a couple of years, when I retire, at that time…”

Even without finishing the sentence, Bai Ke understood.

His eyes and nose stung. He blinked to compose himself, then nodded forcefully: “Okay.”

“We’ll have the wedding after you retire too,” Bai Chen leaned down and embraced the young man.

In just a few words, he had clearly mapped out their future.

Bai Ke tightly gripped Bai Chen’s clothes. A person who had been cold for too long, suddenly receiving warmth, felt afraid instead: “Gege, why did you…”

Kissing and hugging—Bai Chen had indeed softened, seemingly accepting their relationship. But he still hadn’t given a clear verbal commitment, leaving Bai Ke’s heart suspended in the air, unable to settle.

Bai Chen turned his head, kissed the corner of his lips, and instead of answering, he picked him up and strode into the bedroom.

In the haze of passion, Bai Ke finally heard Bai Chen whisper in his ear: “Gege loves you.”