Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 368 - 335: What If He Were Pulled Off the Cliff
Many years later, when Yin Shiqing recalled this scene, he regretted it. If he had been more resolute then, he wouldn’t have had such a hard time reaching the position of Family Head.
The two of them walked through the garden and saw an old couple fiddling with something in front of the plum grove...
The sunset was bright, and from the east came the dark clouds.
The night was about to fall.
"Mom, what are you guys doing?"
"Why are the photos from this phone so blurry..."
Zhou Mengqin sighed, a little displeased.
Yin Shixiu hugged his parents and took out his phone, "Use mine."
After the parents took a photo, they left together.
After dinner, the young ones started playing small fireworks at the back hill.
The villa had quite a few entertainment facilities.
The older generation didn’t have the energy for this; they went back to their rooms to read, play chess, or watch TV in the living room.
Shan Minglang noticed Bai Shunyuan hadn’t shown up yet, so he made a call to urge him.
In the end, Minglang liked excitement; he wasn’t happy about Bai Shunyuan coming at first, but now that it was agreed, he wouldn’t be happy if Bai Shunyuan didn’t come.
Fortunately, Bai Shunyuan hadn’t forgotten and was already on his way.
Su Jin was already taken into the room by Shan Minglang, where a large LCD TV was on the floor, connected to a game console. He took out several game controllers from a box, "Xiao Jin, pick whichever one you like."
Ming Xu came in, sat down right there, and handed Su Jin a blue one, "This one’s good, really responsive."
"Thank you."
Shan Minglang couldn’t help but give Shan Mingxu another look.
That was his own...
He never lent his things to others...
Soon, Bai Shunyuan arrived. When he entered the room, he saw Su Jin and Shan Mingxu sitting cross-legged side by side, with the game’s music pumping.
Although it seemed like they weren’t moving much, their four hands were practically flying.
Looking at the actions of the two game characters on the screen... obviously, they were deep in battle.
Suddenly, Shan Mingxu’s hand speed noticeably slowed for two beats...
Those two beats allowed Su Jin to complete a combo, emptying Shan Mingxu’s health bar.
"Didn’t expect you to be this fierce..."
Shan Mingxu muttered.
Su Jin had already pressed the option to continue fighting, saying expressionlessly, "Again, don’t go easy on me this time."
"Uh..."
Shan Mingxu was startled, couldn’t believe she noticed?
"Bro, Brother Shunyuan is here too, let’s team up for doubles!"
Upon hearing the voices, Su Jin and Shan Mingxu noticed Bai Shunyuan entering.
"Oh, okay, let’s do doubles."
Su Jin agreed, and as soon as she did, Shan Mingxu and Shan Minglang almost said in unison.
"I’ll team up with Xiao Jin!"
"I’ll team up with Su!"
Su Jin was taken aback, and Shan Mingxu and Shan Minglang exchanged glances...
Bai Shunyuan was fed up with these twin brothers. He walked over and, without a word, grabbed a game controller and sat next to Su Jin, crossing his legs, "We’re in a team."
"...Oh, alright."
Su Jin didn’t mind who she teamed up with, she just looked at Bai Shunyuan... his face had tanned several shades, his expression was stiff.
He didn’t seem too happy to be here...
"Brother Shunyuan, with this move... it seems like you’re claiming territory."
Shan Mingxu was enjoying the show, not afraid of stirring trouble.
He feared not teasing Bai Shunyuan while he had the chance!
Shan Minglang knew this was Su Jin’s personality, never caring about who she teamed up with; to her, playing was the same regardless.
As for Brother Shunyuan...
Minglang nudged Shan Mingxu with his elbow, whispering, "Bro, if Xiao Jin and Brother Shunyuan are in a team, should I use my full strength? Making Brother Shunyuan cry is one thing, but if we make Xiao Jin cry..."
Shan Minglang was straightforward but having grown up with Shan Mingxu, sometimes wasn’t much better.
Even though he spoke quietly, he deliberately let the opponents hear...
Su Jin didn’t particularly care about the team arrangement, but she was very serious about winning or losing.
With what Shan Minglang said, her pretty face changed color, "I just hope you, Minglang, won’t be crying then."
Shan Minglang actually intended to provoke Bai Shunyuan, but Su Jin’s blunt remark left him a little hurt.
Shan Mingxu yawned and sat opposite Su Jin, pulling Minglang down and handing him a controller, "Minglang, hurry up and get ready."
Shan Mingxu took a deep breath and exhaled, "Xiao Jin, then I won’t be polite!"
"Heh..."
Bai Shunyuan glanced at Shan Minglang with a very cold expression.
"Brother Shunyuan, you—"
Shan Mingxu knew very well the reasons for Bai Shunyuan’s smoldering resentment.
He reached out to stop Shan Minglang, indicating him not to say more.
Shan Minglang, attuned with Shan Mingxu, gripped the controller tightly, determined to use his skills to crush the brow-furrowing Bai Shunyuan!
The game began!
In just three minutes, with two "K.O" sounds, the two blue side game characters lay on the ground, lifeless.
Although the other side wasn’t in great shape either, their health bars had crossed the warning line, but...
Even with just a drop of health, it’s enough for the game character to stand there "heroically."
"Really scared me, I thought you guys were amazing..."
Bai Shunyuan yawned and said softly.
Shan Minglang’s little face turned bright red, he stared wide-eyed at Su Jin, feeling like he might cry any second.
Su Jin moved her fingers, "What’s wrong?"
"Su Jin, how can a girl like you be so rough?!"
Shan Minglang shouted loudly, having played a game with Su Jin before, Shan Mingxu knew this woman was quite fierce.
"I told you not to go easy, you didn’t listen, now you’re suffering the consequences—"
"I didn’t go easy!"
Shan Minglang yelled at Shan Mingxu.
Shan Mingxu was momentarily stunned, then looked at Bai Shunyuan...
Bai Shunyuan still had a "I’m the best" expression, which fueled Shan Mingxu’s competitive spirit!
"I didn’t expect Brother Shunyuan to be so good at King of Fighters too."
"I don’t know if I’m that good, but it shouldn’t be a problem beating the two of you."
"How about a one-on-one?"
Shan Mingxu narrowed his eyes, issuing a challenge.
During the past two years in the army, he secretly played games quite often, so saying he’s rusty would be a stretch.
"Bring it on."
Su Jin saw the two of them having a one-on-one and silently put down the controller, ready to watch the show.
With Su Jin watching, Bai Shunyuan couldn’t afford to lose no matter what!
And Shan Mingxu had a fierce personality, even in the army he rarely lost against the captain, so if he lost a game...
Once the characters and skills were set, and with the "Ready Start" system sound.
"Bang bang bang"...
On the big screen, a flurry of action ensued, with both characters’ health bars dropping at an even pace...
Shan Minglang moved closer to Su Jin, asking, "Who do you think will lose?"
That one sentence successfully distracted Bai Shunyuan.
But only for a mere second, as his character jumped back, opening up a large gap, allowing Bai Shunyuan to adjust.
Shan Mingxu didn’t want to give him that breather, but due to being too fast, he accidentally used the wrong skill and had to wait for its cooldown.
After quickly adjusting, the two faced off again.
Su Jin shook her head, "Can’t tell, neither seem that good."
Su Jin was closer to Bai Shunyuan, and Bai Shunyuan happened to hear this, his hands almost loosening the controller.
Shan Mingxu also heard it, but in terms of concentration, he was indeed much stronger than Bai Shunyuan, only furrowing his brows, continuing to hold off Bai Shunyuan’s attacks.
He had only one thought: beat Bai Shunyuan, then beat Su Jin!
"Ah! Brother, be careful! If your head gets hit again, you’re done for!"
"Damn it, I know, shut up!"
"Ah! Brother Shunyuan! That leather jacket of yours is nice..."
"Ugh... won."
As Su Jin finished speaking, the system immediately followed with the "K.O" sound.
"Ugh... brother, you lost..."
At this moment, Shan Mingxu felt like crushing the controller, holding his breath, and said in a deep voice, "Again." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Bai Shunyuan wasn’t stupid, he knew he won by luck this round, so he said to Su Jin, "You take over."
"Brother Shunyuan, are you retreating?"
"If you beat Su Jin, I’ll play you again."
After playing just one game with Su Jin, Bai Shunyuan knew that her speed and dexterity were no joke.
"Or, you can admit that you can’t beat Su Jin either."
Shan Mingxu’s eyes turned red as he looked solemnly at Su Jin, "Su, let’s play a round."
"I, I, I, I’ll play with Xiao Jin!"
"Get lost, dare to make a sound again and I’ll end you!"
"Ugh..."
Shan Minglang was startled, feeling that brother’s words were a bit too harsh.
Su Jin wasn’t polite, grabbing a controller, she continuously thrashed Shan Mingxu in three rounds.
Actually, it wasn’t really thrashing, she only won by a bit every time, leaving Shan Mingxu extremely frustrated, unable to regain his composure.
Su Jin set down the controller, flexing her finger joints, saying, "Almost lost, scared me."
If not for this sentence, Shan Mingxu might have really exploded. He almost thought Su Jin was deliberately humiliating him.
Bai Shunyuan suddenly grabbed Su Jin’s hand and brought it in front of his eyes...
Su Jin froze for a moment...
Bai Shunyuan looked at the slightly red knuckles and fingertips turned red by the buttons...
"What’s up?"
Su Jin pulled back her hand, puzzled, meeting Bai Shunyuan’s eyes, which were... odd.
Like confusion, disbelief, and maybe... anger.
"What does it matter if you lose... is it necessary to try so hard just for a game?"
Su Jin blinked, even more puzzled than Bai Shunyuan, she asked, "If you can win, why lose?"
She was just replying to Bai Shunyuan’s question, but Shan Mingxu on the other side felt quite provoked by her words.
He had never faced such humiliation in his life!
"Su Jin, do you dare to go again!"
"Not playing."
Bai Shunyuan suddenly said, pulling up Su Jin’s hand, stood up and started walking out.
