Chapter 30: The 24-to-12 Match is About to Begin
The news of Wang Changsheng helping Hand Over Thoughts Defy Fate and Change Destiny.
Before anyone knew it, the news began spreading like wildfire across all media.
Hand Over Thoughts dominated the headlines of all major trending topics.
Even on video apps, numerous edited clips were being uploaded, falling like snowflakes.
More and more.
Werewolf was already the most popular game in this world.
Almost everyone played it.
Its immense popularity ensured that countless media outlets willingly staked out every competition for the latest updates.
Therefore, when Wang Changsheng's score was released, the vast number of netizens were shocked.
Changsheng, Player 7, of Hand Over Thoughts.
Was deeply imprinted in everyone's minds.
Inside the grand game arena.
After Wang Changsheng returned to the Team Room.
He was suddenly surrounded by the crowd.
"Are you really my Brother Wang? You're so handsome, I almost didn't recognize you!" Curly Hair was the first to rush over.
Wang Changsheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled modestly, "Actually, it wasn't bad; I just got a little lucky this round."
Huang Manmiao walked over at this moment. She had a delicate, upturned nose and dotted red lips, and her whole demeanor carried a hint of coldness.
However, when she looked at Wang Changsheng, she revealed a gentle smile.
The team members behind her collectively gasped.
"Sister Huang actually smiled at someone! She actually smiled at someone! She's the Witch Coach! Even when dealing with our previous Ace, I never saw her smile like that!"
A boy with tied-up hair was dumbfounded.
"Is her smile really that gentle? Why did I never realize Sister Huang looked so beautiful when she smiled..."
Buzz Cut next to him was also somewhat incredulous.
"Heh, with the three or five points you got, you expect Sister Huang to smile at you? Why don't you break a record and bring back ten points like him? Then see if Sister Huang smiles at you!" Another team member rolled his eyes.
Buzz Cut shrank his neck, "Forget it, I just hope she doesn't tear me apart during regular training."
Thinking of the usual Huang Manmiao who would roar at them whenever she spotted the slightest mistake during the review session, many members silently lowered their heads.
"You worked hard, Little Wang. How are you? Are you tired? Would you like some water, or something to eat? I'll have them go buy it right away," Huang Manmiao said with a smile, leaning forward with her ample chest toward Wang Changsheng.
The team members behind them exchanged glances, all looking miserable.
"No, no need." Wang Changsheng felt a little embarrassed being so close to Huang Manmiao.
He rubbed his nose and subtly took half a step back.
"I'm not thirsty or hungry, it's just that soon... we still have The 24-to-12 Match, right? Coach Huang, have you decided on the lineup?" Although Wang Changsheng had the memories of his predecessor, the predecessor hadn't seen Huang Manmiao much.
He had only heard from the team that this coach was extremely strict, like a man-eating witch.
But looking at her now.
She was clearly a very kind and approachable person!
In the end, Wang Changsheng could only attribute the discord to the player-coach relationship being similar to that of students and a teacher.
It was normal to fear Huang Manmiao after being scolded by her for so long.
But since his predecessor hadn't interacted with her much, only meeting her a few times, he didn't feel that way.
"About that, I've decided to send you out again. Are you willing?" Huang Manmiao wasn't reserved at all and stated her decision directly.
As her voice fell.
Her eyelashes fluttered, and her eyes, brimming with emotion, looked straight at Wang Changsheng.
Since she was only 1.7 meters tall while Wang Changsheng was over 1.8 meters, she had to raise her head, tilting her fair, pretty face upward to meet his gaze.
"Ah? You're still letting me play?" Wang Changsheng paused, then blinked.
He understood Huang Manmiao's intention.
After all, he had just won a match worth a full 10 points.
Not only was his popularity currently soaring, but if she were to send someone else onto the stage, the audience probably wouldn't be too happy.
"I saw that our official account gained several thousand followers just now."
"Yeah, yeah, the comments are all asking Brother Changsheng to start streaming."
"Sister Huang letting Brother Wang play this time is also largely due to the fans' requests, right?"
Buzz Cut, Long-Haired Man, and a few other players began talking quietly again.
"Since you want me to play, Coach, I have no problem with that. Moreover, even if I can't get the faction points in the next round, I'm confident I can get individual points that satisfy everyone! That way, we won't drop too many ranks, at least," Wang Changsheng smiled.
His tone was calm, but the content of his words stunned Huang Manmiao.
She immediately burst out laughing, "Haha, ambitious! Why didn't I notice you when you were on the Reserve Team before?"
After laughing for a while, she reached out to pat Wang Changsheng's shoulder.
However, as she raised her hand, she almost habitually slapped Wang Changsheng's head.
"Cough!"
Huang Manmiao cleared her throat and finally patted Wang Changsheng's arm.
"You brat, you have the style I had back then! After today ends, I'll host a celebration banquet for you tonight. And let's revise your contract while we're at it—we can do it right now!"
"You can bring up any request you have directly. I will definitely meet those I can, and I will try my best to meet those I can't!"
Huang Manmiao was a little scared.
She had offended someone back then.
She was forced to withdraw from the competition and become a coach.
Yet, she was still being targeted.
The Ace player she painstakingly cultivated was also poached.
Furthermore, one after another, the veterans on the team either chose to leave on their own or defected to other teams.
She was genuinely afraid that Wang Changsheng, this promising talent, would also be targeted by others, which is why she was so eager to change his contract.
Wang Changsheng also understood her intentions.
He smiled, his refined face carrying a sharp, handsome look.
"Don't worry, Sister Huang. I'll definitely bring up any requests I have. As for the contract, there's no need to rush. We can discuss it after the match or tonight, right? Aren't you hosting a celebration banquet for me? Are you afraid I'll run away?"
Hearing the playful undertone in Wang Changsheng's words.
Huang Manmiao didn't get angry; instead, she chuckled and nodded.
"Alright, alright, we'll talk tonight then. Do you need to prepare now? The match is about to start soon."
"No, I don't need any preparation. Just relax, Sister Huang," Wang Changsheng shook his head.
At this moment, the overhead broadcast sounded.
Staff members were reminding them to send players to the Battle Room.
After hearing this, Wang Changsheng turned back to Curly Hair and Huang Manmiao, "Wait for my good news. I won't let our team drop out of this National Competition!"
"Good! We'll wait for you right here!" Huang Manmiao was moved by Wang Changsheng's guarantee, and she nodded heavily.
Just before Wang Changsheng walked out, she paused, then still shouted, "Changsheng, good luck!"