ATLAS TRANSLATES

The next day at noon, an esports account posted a screenshot of consecutive ranked wins: A warning to all Challenger players in Ionia server – don’t queue for ranked games recently.

— Fish descended upon Division 1 and went on a killing spree all night long.

Those who knew, understood.

Because of Chen Yuzheng’s sudden bombshell announcement, it delivered an extremely strong psychological impact to countless people, you could even say it shook the entire LPL circle. Weibo and forums were buzzing for several days, everyone was discussing this drama, creating such a commotion that it almost overshadowed TG’s championship victory.

Someone in the industry joked: Conquer’s backdoor move was absolutely ridiculous. He should just have a showdown with Yu Ge, duke it out at the Imperial Palace peak – whoever loses gets buried.

[Fish is already buried]

[On the surface: We’re all family now, why make things so awkward? In reality: Fight! Fight! Hurry up and fight!! (excited)]

[When it comes to creating drama, Conquer is still the best]

[Conquer: Sorry, brother]

[The idiot above made me laugh]

[Fish was still auto-attacking when Conquer used his ultimate ability, Fish went straight into depression. Sigh, after all, Conquer, are you just a sore loser? What’s the point of stealing someone else’s sister?]

No matter what others said, Yu Ge maintained his usual style. While the outside world was in chaos, he remained completely unmoved.

—

After the finals, all matches for the year were concluded, and all teams went on extended break, entering the off-season.

In late November, LPL All-Star voting window opened, to select the ten most popular star players to participate in this year’s exhibition matches.

Fans from other teams enjoyed stirring up drama, putting OG and TG’s team logos together with a big red frame as background.

The two teams that used to be like water and fire had now become in-laws, making people marvel at how unpredictable the world could be.

For this All-Star event, each team was limited to three slots among the ten star players.

OG, being the most prestigious powerhouse team in recent years, had overwhelming support from both fans and casual viewers, basically securing three slots.

Although TG won the championship last month, their fan base hadn’t accumulated much yet. Plus, with WR’s brilliant past few years, even with veterans retiring, Zhou Dang’s die-hard fans still maintained their support rate among the top LPL teams, ensuring at least one or two players would get voted in. TG could only secure two slots while fighting for a third.

The AD position was the most certain, with two slots definitely going to Yu Ge and Chen Yuzheng. But due to well-known reasons, although TG and OG team fans were showing signs of reconciliation amidst blessings, Chen Yuzheng and Yu Ge’s fans were still fighting for superiority due to past entanglements.

Yu Ge’s fans still found it extremely ridiculous and couldn’t accept Chen Yuzheng becoming their brother-in-law, even suspecting him of trying to ride on Yu Ge’s popularity.

While Chen Yuzheng’s fans, though feeling somewhat guilty about their idol marrying up, believed that business was business – there was no need to talk about riding popularity, as Conquer now had just as many fans as Fish.

So both sides held their fire, putting all their effort into voting, neither wanting to be outdone.

This smokeless war lasted for a week. In the end, Yu Ge came first, with Chen Yuzheng’s votes closely following in second place.

The difference between their votes was only a few hundred, far ahead of players in other positions.

Others basically only got a fraction of their votes.

OG secured three slots without suspense, going to Ah Wen, Will, and Yu Ge.

WR got two.

The other two teams got one each.

Most of TG’s fans were battling with Yu Ge’s fans, pushing votes for Chen Yuzheng, with barely enough energy left to secure one slot for Killer.

Unexpectedly, in the last two days before voting closed, with their own slots already secure, OG team fans suddenly helped out by promoting Ultraman in their supertopic, helping him get enough votes to surpass WR’s support player and forcefully send him into All-Stars.

TG ended up getting three slots as well.

This was an epic show of friendship. TG fans were moved to tears, while OG fans coolly stated it was just a small gesture.

In TG’s supertopic:

[Brothers, type “tears” in the comments. Conquer really found the perfect brother-in-law, brother, so perfect, brother so right.]

[So this is what it feels like to rely on someone powerful? Well, I’ll take it, TVT I’m so happy…..]

[#What does it feel like to have a powerful in-law team#]

In TG’s base.

Ultraman emotionally told Killer: “Next season, I’m thinking of transferring to OG. I feel like I’m already one of OG’s people.”

Killer munched on sunflower seeds.

Ultraman held his phone, checking the official roster list one more time, seeing himself barely making it as the last one. After happily admiring it and noticing his votes were tens of thousands behind Chen Yuzheng’s, he couldn’t help but complain: “Forget it, I’m not transferring anymore. Next season I want to switch to AD, the support position really can’t attract fans!”

Killer gave him a side-eye: “AD or not doesn’t matter, mainly Fish and Conquer are handsome. With your face, there’s definitely no chance. If you want to attract fans, I suggest getting plastic surgery first.”

Ultraman threw down his phone and went to strangle him, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”

Chen Yuzheng sat with his legs crossed, in a good mood as he messaged Yu Nuo: “Sha Ge just spoke the truth, why are you getting upset?”

“…..”

Ultraman choked for two seconds, then started needling him: “Speaking of which, you lost to Fish again in this vote?” He pretended to be melancholic: “Ah, what’s wrong with you? Even winning the championship didn’t help, you still can’t beat him, my heart aches.”

Chen Yuzheng let out a long “ah” and smiled, “We’re all family now, why bother with these things?”

Ultraman: “……”

—

December 18th, LOL All-Star Match.

The ten selected players were randomly arranged into 5v5 exhibition matches. Ultraman and Killer were both on the blue side with Yu Ge, while Chen Yuzheng and OG’s jungler and top laner were on the red side. The whole game was very entertaining, with the bottom lane battles being as intense as ever.

They knew each other too well – every move Chen Yuzheng made, Ultraman knew where his next position would be. He predicted several times, frantically throwing hooks at Chen Yuzheng, mercilessly striking his teammate as Yu Ge’s Ashe fired precise shots. When the Blitzcrank’s horn sounded, it directly sent Chen Yuzheng to his death, securing first blood.

This happened several times in succession, and Ah Wen, seeing the situation, came to support the bottom lane.

“Why does this scene look so funny?” The commentator laughed: “Do you think after this exhibition match, will TG’s bottom lane fall apart?”

Female commentator: “I have to say, Ultraman is being very professional as a support, treating both TG and OG’s AD carries without discrimination.”

The match ended with blue side victory, MVP going to Ultraman.

After the match, all ten players went on stage for interviews.

The host asked Ultraman: “You and Fish had such great synergy, playing so happily in the bottom lane. Did you consider Conquer’s feelings?”

Ultraman thought for two seconds, then said seriously: “Who’s Conquer? Don’t ask, I really don’t know him.”

Everyone in the venue laughed, even the host couldn’t help but smile.

Chen Yuzheng remained composed, glancing at him through the crowd.

When it was Killer’s turn, he also said seriously: “Playing with Fish did feel really good. Ultraman and I just discussed it, we’re considering transferring to OG next season.”

Chen Yuzheng: “……..”

“What’s going on? Two TG key players defecting to OG.” The host laughed and asked Yu Ge, “Fish, what do you think?”

Yu Ge calmly said: “They’re welcome.”

The post-match interview entertainment value was maximized.

Ah Wen coughed and took the microphone: “I quite like Conquer’s wild style. Fighting alongside young people can ignite the passion for competition.”

The host deliberately asked: “Then would you consider transferring to TG next season?”

Ah Wen played along, smiling, “It’s not impossible.”

Chen Yuzheng followed up: “You’re welcome.”

The livestream chat was full of “hahaha”.

[As expected of in-law teams!!!!]

[Can’t believe I lived to see OG and TG players interact like this? I’m getting old]

[Conquer’s teammates’ elbows must be broken from all that betrayal!]

[Hahahaha TG people are too funny, Killer and Ultraman are absolute trolls]

[TG mid and support fighting to the death with AD, leaving tonight!!]

[OG and TG locked in]

[I can’t believe I’m shipping two teams’ CP, quick tell me I’m not alone!!!!]

…

…

After the All-Star exhibition matches, the next segment was Solo King, where the ten players were divided into five groups for 1v1 battles. Whoever gets first blood or hundred minions first wins.

After the first few matches, when it came to the last match, the male commentator couldn’t hide his excitement: “Here comes the main event.”

Female commentator: “What main event?”

Male commentator: “The grudge match, those who know, know.”

During pre-match preparations, the director suddenly cut to Yu Ge’s camera.

He had already put on his headphones, with staff bent over talking to him about something. Yu Ge nodded.

Commentator: “Fish looks so serious.”

Another person meaningfully said: “Is he in a bad mood because of something?”

“Not really, he always has this expression.” The male commentator joked, “Since entering the industry, we’ve rarely seen Fish smile.”

No matter how the commentators tried to bait a reaction, Yu Ge didn’t look up, maintaining his cold aura and expressionless ice mountain face, staring at the computer screen in front of him.

So the camera cut to the person directly opposite him.

The match was about to start, but he still wasn’t being serious, sprawled in his chair. Seeing the camera sweep over, he lazily hooked his lips into a smile and raised his hand to wave at the audience. Fans in the audience started screaming.

Commentator: “Conquer looks very relaxed, seems confident of victory.”

The game interface entered Howling Abyss.

The two went to the combat area, Yu Ge stayed in the bush while Chen Yuzheng clicked the ground, walking back and forth under the tower, operating so fast that the character was twitching.

Commentator sighed: “Conquer is so playful.”

Their Solo segment made the entire All-Star event’s viewership surge upward.

[Damn, the officials know how to put on a show!!!!]

[I have a feeling Fish is going to teach Conquer a lesson]

Not even two minutes in, they were already locked in intense combat.

“Both sides start auto-attacking each other’s ranged minions, Fish’s Q skill has no angle.”

“Fish’s Caitlyn chooses to push forward, while Conquer backs off a bit. Have to say, Fish’s lane pressure is real. Now it seems Conquer is at a slight disadvantage?”

As the commentator was speaking, Chen Yuzheng missed a minion under the tower.

Little Li: “The Caitlyn on the left is a bit excessive. Why is Conquer so well-behaved today? Hiding under tower, not like his style at all.”

The livestream chat was buzzing with discussion.

[The arena isn’t above the law. When facing brother-in-law’s beating, you gotta back down when necessary]

[Is this the power of love? Conquer, you’ve changed, you’ve become so unfamiliar!]

[If it wasn’t Fish on the other side, with Conquer’s usual shameless style of putting a gun to the back of someone’s head, he’d still be showing off some tricks. Too bad he can’t do that now]

Five minutes in.

The male commentator suddenly raised his voice: “Fish wants to go all in, rushing straight in, planning to fight Conquer head-on. Conquer turns and throws out a QE, taking Fish down to half health, but he still has a heal! Continues chasing forward, ignite burns Conquer!!!! My god, Fish takes down Conquer with one burst!!!”

“Ah, this match ended too quickly! Is this what it looks like when masters face off? Every move is lethal!”

Suddenly, the audience started shouting.

Just as the game screen showed Game Over, the Caitlyn skin made a gun-holstering motion, and flashed an emote at Chen Yuzheng’s dead body in the fountain.

At this, everyone from the audience to the commentators burst out laughing. The livestream chat went wild.

[The damage isn’t high, but the disrespect is extreme]

[Hahahahaha damn I’m dying of laughter, SOS]

[Damn, Fish actually flashed emote at Conquer! I can feel it, it’s back, everything’s back]

[So, brother won the SOLO, what does sister have to say?]

[You all think you’re on the fifth level, but Conquer is in space. What’s losing one SOLO match? Being able to appease brother-in-law is worth it.]

…

…

After the final SOLO match ended, Chen Yuzheng and Yu Ge stood on stage for interviews.

The host smiled: “Conquer lost to Fish today, how do you feel?”

Chen Yuzheng was calm and collected: “I accept the defeat wholeheartedly.”

The host couldn’t contain their laughter: “Nothing else besides that?”

Chen Yuzheng fell into a brief silence, seemingly thinking for two seconds before saying: “Brother, I was wrong before. Let’s not flash emotes at each other anymore.”

Yu Ge: “…….”

When he clearly pronounced that “brother”, everyone in the venue drew in a sharp breath.

The air froze for a few seconds. Then, whistles and cheers erupted from below, the reaction was very enthusiastic, even the professional players started applauding.

TG and OG’s people were laughing uncontrollably.

The camera specifically focused on Yu Ge standing to the side. He was like performing a silent mime, his expressions changing continuously. Everyone could see that Yu Ge was struggling to control his facial muscles to keep his expression from looking too distorted.

Happiness is always fleeting. Amidst the laughter and joy, the All-Star event came to an end.

Later, the industry insider who had teased them before came out with more gossip: After the All-Star event ended, someone saw Fish and Conquer going to eat together….

—

On New Year’s Eve, several TG members gathered at Chen Yuzheng’s apartment to celebrate together. Van even specially brought his girlfriend along.

In the evening, everyone gathered around the dining table to eat hotpot.

The red and white split pot bubbled away, vegetables and meatballs floating in the boiling soup, the warm yellow lights casting a cozy glow through the rising steam.

The girls had smaller appetites; Gu Yi and Yu Nuo were full after eating a little and put down their chopsticks. The guys were still drinking, with Ultraman getting drunk and looking for people to play drinking games with.

The girls sat to the side chatting quietly.

After chatting for a while, Gu Yi went to the bathroom. Yu Nuo got up and went to the kitchen, cut some fruit and brought it out.

She put the fruit plate on the table, habitually picked up a strawberry intending to feed it to Chen Yuzheng, but halfway through extending her hand, she suddenly realized it was inappropriate and was about to pull back.

Chen Yuzheng grabbed her hand and directly took the strawberry, his eyes glancing up at her, “What are you doing, teasing me?”

Yu Nuo: “…..”

Chen Yuzheng drawled: “That’s not allowed.”

When he looked at Yu Nuo, his eyes and brows seemed to contain emotions that added several hints of unspeakable intimacy.

Sitting opposite, Killer: “…….?”

Expression blank for two seconds, Killer shuddered, getting goosebumps all over.

Chen Yuzheng asked Killer: “Why are you staring so intently at me flirting with my girlfriend?”

Killer felt a wave of nausea and asked Yu Nuo: “Have you noticed? Chen Yuzheng is getting more and more feminine now, he must have secretly gone to Thailand for gender reassignment surgery.”

“Sha Ge, you should find a girlfriend too.”

Chen Yuzheng released Yu Nuo’s hand, slowly chewing and swallowing the strawberry, licking the corner of his lips. “Otherwise you’ll keep raging impotently like this, it’s not good.”

“…….”

“You motherf—” Killer couldn’t out-talk Chen Yuzheng, so he turned to yell at Yu Nuo, “You tell me, Yu Nuo, you be the judge! Chen Yuzheng is only 19 and already this shameless, is this reasonable?”

Yu Nuo laughed.

Chen Yuzheng scoffed lightly: “Look, he’s triggered again. Single dogs really have such fragile psychological defenses.”

“Damn you.” Killer’s face turned red as he rolled up both sleeves, “Today I’m definitely going to tear that mouth of yours apart.”

Ultraman and Thomas were loudly calling out drinking game challenges on the side.

Yu Nuo smiled, propping her chin with one hand, intently watching Chen Yuzheng and Killer’s bickering.

After a while, the phone on the table lit up with several WeChat message notifications.

Yu Nuo picked it up to look.

Conquer: “There are so many people here”

Yu Nuo: “…..?”

Conquer: “If sister keeps looking at me like that, I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold back from kissing you”

Yu Nuo looked up.

Chen Yuzheng was talking to Killer while calmly putting away his phone.

…

…

The room had floor heating, and having stayed up late last night, Yu Nuo felt drowsy after eating. She told Chen Yuzheng and went to the sofa, taking a short nap under a blanket.

Not knowing how long she slept, Yu Nuo opened her eyes.

The living room had returned to silence. Chen Yuzheng’s long legs were slightly crossed as he leaned on the sofa playing games with headphones on.

She sat up a little, rubbing her eyes: “Where did Ultraman and the others go?”

Chen Yuzheng: “They went back.”

Yu Nuo made an “oh” sound, “They’re not staying with us for New Year’s countdown?”

“What’s the point of counting down with them?”

Yu Nuo had just woken up and felt thirsty, picking up the water from the coffee table and taking a sip, “What time is it?”

“Eleven thirty.” Chen Yuzheng turned off his game and stared at her.

Yu Nuo put down the water cup, her lips moist, touching her face: “What is it, did I get marks on my face from sleeping?”

Chen Yuzheng raised an eyebrow: “Sister looks so good in red sweater.”

Yu Nuo: “…….”

—

The clock ticked away, turning circle after circle, with only a few minutes left until twelve.

They sat by the floor-to-ceiling window in the bedroom, looking at the night view outside.

Chen Yuzheng said softly: “This year is almost over.”

Yu Nuo sighed: “Time passes so quickly.”

The glass reflected the lights of countless homes, as well as their blurry reflections.

He turned his head to look at her, suddenly saying: “The meteor shower really didn’t hear my wish.”

Yu Nuo: “…..?”

“This thing is just unreliable.”

Yu Nuo shifted uncomfortably.

As soon as she moved, Chen Yuzheng immediately flipped over and pinned her down.

One hand mischievously slipped under her sweater, sliding up her waist, becoming more and more outrageous. His voice was husky as he bit Yu Nuo’s ear, “Sister…”

Yu Nuo’s wrists were firmly pressed to the ground, unable to struggle or move. She managed a difficult “mm” sound.

Chen Yuzheng hovered above her, his pupils as dark as deep pond water, looking down at her: “Do you know what I want to do?”

Her face was burning red.

Seeing Yu Nuo not speaking, Chen Yuzheng continued turning his head, talking to himself: “I figured it out, what’s the use of begging the heavens?”

A pale moon hung in the sky, young people gathered at the mall below for New Year’s countdown, fireworks rose and bloomed, merging with the heavy night, creating a kaleidoscope of colorful shadows.

All other sounds faded away at her ear.

His soft wet tongue slid across her earlobe as he breathed heavily: “Better to rely on yourself than pray for help.”

“Sister, don’t you agree?”