Although Ye Liangqiu's voice was not loud, it clearly reached Itoshi Rin's ears. He slowly raised his head, his eyes, which wanted to tear everything apart, filled with murderous intent. His low growl sounded.
"Shut up. From today onwards... I will slowly drive you to extinction."
"I will completely make you fall from grace."
Ye Liangqiu, instead of getting angry, smiled. He hooked his finger, "Then let's see, will I kick you out, or will you destroy me on the soccer field?"
"Destroyer Itoshi Rin."
But the next second, Bachira pulled him away.
Itoshi Rin snorted coldly, the rage in his eyes growing more turbulent.
...
Two weeks of vacation time.
It wasn't long, but it was indeed a bit short.
Ever since coming to Blue Lock, Ye Liangqiu hadn't used his phone until now. He didn't know how much he had missed until he looked. The phone's text messages and calls had completely exploded.
Various unknown numbers, and people adding him.
Then came that long string of invitations.
Some universities had even uploaded student contracts, requiring only a signature for immediate enrollment. Seeing this, Ye Liangqiu realized for the first time how significant the impact of their match against the U20 National Team had been.
Just then, a call came in. He glanced at the caller ID.
Ye Liangqiu's face darkened as he answered the phone.
"Hello..."
The other end seemed surprised that the call went through, and a cold voice replied, "You still know how to answer the phone?"
Ye Liangqiu awkwardly smiled, "Isn't it because Blue Lock doesn't allow cell phones?"
"Then why does Bachira have one?"
For a moment, the atmosphere was quiet.
Ye Liangqiu sighed, "Alright... I was planning to tell you these things after the match."
The voice on the other end seemed to soften a bit, "So you didn't leave any message? Just ran off? Leaving a TV playing a show?"
Ye Liangqiu blinked, "Sorry, Xiao Hui Jie, that might have just been an accident."
How could he remember why that TV was on?
Suddenly, he looked at Bachira, who was calling home to share good news. A forgotten memory suddenly flashed through his mind. It seemed that when they went to the Football Association, that guy... watched soccer programs all night at home, right?
At this moment, the voice on the phone continued.
"Never mind, I'm already at the door."
"I'll give you ten minutes to come down, or else you'll regret it."
As the call ended, Ye Liangqiu's mouth twitched. He couldn't escape it after all...
At this moment, Bachira also hung up the phone and looked at the gloomy-faced Ye Liangqiu, somewhat puzzled, "Qiu, what's wrong?"
Ye Liangqiu stared directly at Bachira, "Nothing. Did you tell your mom just now that you're coming to my house for dinner tonight?"
(╹▽╹) Bachira looked innocent: "No."
"Then call her now." Ye Liangqiu said fiercely.
Bachira: "....."
After gathering all the items he had stored in Blue Lock, Ye Liangqiu walked out of the cage that had held him for several months. At that moment, a black sedan was parked by the roadside, and Xiao Hui Jie stood in front of the headlights, coldly staring at Ye Liangqiu.
Both of them smiled in unison.
Of course, Ye Liangqiu just smiled awkwardly.
And Xiao Hui Jie's smile was one that made him feel cold all over.
Even the usually optimistic Bachira couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva at this sight, backing up a few steps, "Qiu, how about I don't get involved? You and Xiao Hui Jie can talk properly, and I'll go back by myself?"
Ye Liangqiu's eyes dimmed, and he turned back with a tragic smile, "Do you think that's possible?"
"Share the blessings, share the difficulties. You should understand this principle."
"Le."
The moment the two got into the car, the engine roared. This beautiful yet deadly woman sped wildly up the hill, as if she intended to crush the two soccer stars who had just struggled desperately on the field.
Ye Liangqiu didn't even dare to breathe. He had a clear understanding of his elder sister. Although they were only a few years apart in age, she could make him feel an unconquerable presence.
If Itoshi Rin and Shidou Ryusei knew, they would probably laugh their heads off.
"Sis, we don't need to drive this fast."
"It's not a race." Ye Liangqiu glanced at his expressionless sister driving the car and cautiously spoke.
Xiao Hui Jie's tone was indifferent, "Don't worry, you won't die. After all, my life probably can't afford you, this big star."
"First, you don't answer calls, then you join some Football Association, and finally, you even play against the National Team. What, how long were you planning to hide it from me?"
"Or were you waiting until you became a superstar to tell me?"
"I..." Ye Liangqiu was speechless. He looked at Bachira in the back seat for help, but when he saw him, he was stunned.
Bachira, sitting in the back, had already closed his eyes, put on his headphones, and had an attitude of not caring, with a faint smile on his lips.
After a few seconds of silence.
Xiao Hui Jie pursed her red lips, "I don't care how successful you are outside, and I don't need you to prove yourself, but at least show me some basic respect. If there's a next time, this home..."
As she spoke, she suddenly fell silent... Now, Ye Liangqiu was no longer a fledgling bird that needed her protection.
Instead, he was a soccer star who had spread his wings and was showing his brilliance to the world.
Apparently, she didn't need to worry about these things anymore.
Ye Liangqiu seemed to notice his sister's change in mood and slowly said, "Sis, there won't be a next time."
Xiao Hui Jie gripped the steering wheel and finally only said "Good."
....
There was still some time before the start of the second training phase.
They agreed to meet in Shibuya. Ye Liangqiu originally wanted to sleep in, but he was eventually pulled up by Bachira, who said there was a party.
Sitting on the sofa, Bachira looked around, and only after confirming that Xiao Hui Jie wasn't there did he speak, "Qiu, did Xiao Hui Jie's anger subside last night?"
Ye Liangqiu rolled his eyes at Bachira and snapped, "Yes, it did. But why are you here so early? Did those idiots message you?"
Bachira nodded, "Isn't there still some time before training starts?"
"They said they're going to Shibuya to play for a few days."
"They said I absolutely had to bring you."
"Otherwise, they'd just come directly to your address to find you."
Ye Liangqiu's eye twitched. Sure enough, after the match, these guys had completely unleashed their true natures. But it was also a good experience.
After all, he didn't usually have many friends.
Seeing Ye Liangqiu agree, Bachira chuckled. He wouldn't say that he said those things because he wanted to go play.