After the proposal succeeded, Chi Shu began planning their future life as a couple.
As early as the second time he marked Ye Shaoyang, he had thought that if he married Yangyang in the future, he must invite all his friends in the league to the wedding to drink a celebratory toast. Although it was still early before the official wedding, planning ahead was never wrong.
For example, buying a marital home, confirming a wedding company, choosing a honeymoon location, etc.
Thinking of married life with Yangyang, Chi Shu couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.
Ming Yue keenly noticed that ever since her son returned home for the holidays after the World Tournament, he had been hiding in his room every day, acting mysterious. She didn't know what he was doing, and the smiles on his face had inexplicably increased.
During a meal that day, Ming Yue couldn't help asking, "Are you in a very good mood recently?"
Chi Shu put away his smile and said indifferently, "It's okay."
His parents looked at each other, bewildered.
Chi Shu suddenly put down his chopsticks, looked seriously at the two, and said, "By the way, Mom and Dad, I have something to announce. I found an Omega I like, the kind of like where I want to marry him. Another day, I will formally introduce him to you, hoping to get Mom and Dad's support and blessing."
Chi Shu's father, Chi Fengyan, looked confused. "When did you brat start dating?"
Ming Yue chuckled lightly, looked at Chi Shu, and asked, "The Omega you're talking about is Yangyang, right?"
Chi Shu was stunned. "How did you guess?"
Ming Yue said, "Last time I went to the scene to watch the match, I felt the way you looked at him wasn't quite right. You've never looked at other teammates with that kind of gaze."
Chi Shu guiltily looked away. "Is it that obvious?"
Ming Yue smiled and said, "In my opinion, it is indeed very obvious. Every time you look at Yangyang, your eyes are very gentle, unlike the stern look you give your apprentice Xiao Xing."
Chi Shu: "…"
Since his mother saw through it, he might as well test the waters. Chi Shu coughed and said seriously, "I like him very much, and I have proposed to him."
Ming Yue was surprised. "Proposing so soon?"
Chi Shu said, "Setting it down earlier gives peace of mind. Besides, he is the person I decided on long ago. In this life, I only want to marry him."
Chi Fengyan leaned close to Ming Yue's ear. "This brat has been single for more than twenty years, never dated once. Why does he suddenly want to get married? What do you think?"
Ming Yue smiled and said, "It only shows that he met the right person."
Chi Fengyan thought about it carefully and agreed, "That makes sense." He looked up at Chi Shu and asked, "Do the other party's parents agree? Do we need to go to their house to propose marriage?"
Chi Shu said, "His parents passed away; he can make decisions about his own affairs. Yangyang has already accepted my proposal. I'll discuss the wedding date with him privately. If parents intervene, he might feel pressured instead."
Ming Yue nodded with a smile. "It seems you have considered everything."
Chi Shu said, "Mn. I will pick a suitable time to bring him to meet you and formally introduce you. Hope Mom and Dad won't make things difficult for him."
Chi Fengyan laughed and cried at the same time. "Haven't even married yet, and you're protecting him everywhere! What? Are your parents tigers who can eat your little white rabbit?"
Ming Yue said, "Yangyang isn't a little white rabbit. He gets penta kills in matches and can wipe out the opposing team. Who's like you, dying 8 times in a Bronze game?"
Chi Fengyan: "Cough cough cough!" He spat a mouthful of water onto the table.
Chi Shu immediately grasped the key point: "Bronze game?"
Ming Yue smiled and said, "Your dad, ever since going to the scene to watch you play last time, also developed a strong interest in this game you play. When free, he creates an alt account to play ranked there; currently still in Bronze tier."
Chi Shu: "..."
That evening, Chi Shu sent a message to Ye Shaoyang: "I told my parents about our situation. Mom and Dad both like you very much. Another day when you're free, have a meal together?"
Ye Shaoyang replied: "Sure."
Since he had already accepted the proposal, meeting the parents shouldn't be delayed.
Ye Shaoyang remembered during the domestic finals, Chi Shu's parents came to the scene to watch. The two elders looked easy to get along with. Anyway, with thick skin and sweet words, he believed this wasn't a difficult task.
But after all, it was the first time "visiting the parents." Ye Shaoyang didn't want to go empty-handed. Not knowing what to prepare, he privately asked Chi Shu: "What do Uncle and Auntie like?"
Chi Shu said: "Don't worry, I've already prepared it. It's in the trunk of my car. You just carry it up then and say you bought it."
Unexpectedly, Chi Shu was so considerate, arranging everything properly.
Ye Shaoyang felt warm inside and typed: "That won't do. It's my first time meeting your parents; how can I let you pay for the gifts? How about this, since you already bought them, tell me how much you spent, and I'll transfer it to you. Consider it bought by me. In the future during festivals, once I know their preferences, I'll buy personally."
Chi Shu replied: "Okay, listening to you."
The next day, Ye Shaoyang was picked up by Chi Shu and taken home. As soon as he entered the house, he heard familiar system sound effects of "Double kill" and "Triple kill" coming from the study. Obviously, someone was playing games.
Ming Yue came out to welcome him. Ye Shaoyang greeted politely: "Hello, Auntie."
Ming Yue brought Ye Shaoyang into the house. "Yangyang is here, come in quickly. Why so polite, bringing gifts?"
Ye Shaoyang smiled. "First time visiting Uncle and Auntie, it's only right. Auntie, your skin is so fair, I bought you a necklace. Try it on later; if you don't like it, you can exchange it for another style at the mall."
As the "Diplomat" in the mouths of Tianhuan fans, Ye Shaoyang's answers in every post-match interview were watertight, possessing the ability to "speak human words to humans and ghost words to ghosts." With just a few words, he coaxed Chi Shu's mother into beaming smiles, and she ran aside to try on the necklace.
Chi Shu looked at Ye Shaoyang and asked in a low voice, "First time meeting parents, not nervous?"
Ye Shaoyang whispered, "A bit nervous this time!"
Usually playing matches, even the World Tournament Grand Finals, he was never nervous. But today, Ye Shaoyang was indeed not that calm. After all, having lived for more than twenty years in his previous life, he had never met parents, let alone a boyfriend's parents.
Inevitably nervous and awkward inside.
The smile was forced out; his face was almost deformed.
Chi Shu gently held Ye Shaoyang's hand and said, "Don't worry, my parents are easy to talk to. Besides, I'm here. If you feel awkward, I'll send you back after the meal."
Ye Shaoyang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "It's fine, much better now."
From the study next door, system sound effects rang out again: "Penta kill! ACE!"
Ye Shaoyang wondered: "Is someone playing games?"
Chi Shu was helpless: "Probably my dad. Just started a game, hasn't finished yet."
Ye Shaoyang was surprised: "Uncle also plays Gods' War? Actually wiped out the opposing team, so amazing!"
Chi Shu leaned over and whispered, "Bronze game. He must be the one on the wiped-out side."
Ye Shaoyang: "..."
A moment later, Chi Fengyan walked out and greeted Ye Shaoyang: "Yangyang is here, sit quickly!"
Ming Yue also put on the necklace and came to the living room, smiling. "This necklace suits me very well. Thank you, Yangyang."
Ye Shaoyang said, "Auntie is too polite."
The meal was prepared long ago, and the family sat around the dining table to eat.
To Ye Shaoyang's surprise, Chi Shu's parents didn't ask anything, just enthusiastically serving food to the two of them. He was originally worried that if they asked about his family, marriage plans, etc., it would be hard to answer. As a result, he worried for nothing; Chi Shu's parents had a good sense of propriety.
Only after the meal did Chi Shu's mother bring a big red envelope for Ye Shaoyang. Ye Shaoyang was embarrassed to accept it. Chi Shu whispered, "Accept it. This means my parents approve of you."
Ye Shaoyang accepted it, peeked back secretly—10001, meaning "one in ten thousand" (pick of the bunch).
Getting the approval of the other party's parents, Ye Shaoyang was quite happy too.
Although he and Chi Shu wouldn't live with parents after marriage, these two were Chi Shu's closest relatives in this world. Heard that Chi Shu had unpleasantness with his parents to become an e-sports player back then. Ye Shaoyang also didn't want Chi Shu to have any conflicts with his family over marriage.
After the meal, Chi Shu wanted to send Ye Shaoyang back, but Chi Fengyan suddenly said, "Can you guys carry me for two games?"
Chi Shu twitched the corner of his mouth. "Bronze game?"
Chi Fengyan laughed. "I've reached Silver."
Just as Chi Shu was about to refuse, Ye Shaoyang said generously, "No problem, Uncle, I'll carry you."
So, the two walked into the study together and turned on two computers.
Chi Fengyan logged into his account. His name was "Moon Father." Ye Shaoyang held back his laughter beside him, casually logged into an alt account, and entered the ranked room with Father Chi.
Silver game was a slaughter. Father Chi picked a jungler, but only knew how to lay tiles (farm aimlessly) in the jungle. Ye Shaoyang used a mid laner to crush all three lanes, ending the game quickly with a triple kill.
Father Chi: "Yangyang 6666."
Immediately started the next game, continued slaughtering, carrying Father Chi to an easy win.
In just two short hours, Ye Shaoyang carried Chi Shu's father to Diamond in one breath.
Father Chi smiled and exited the game interface, saying, "Really amazing."
Chi Shu frowned and wanted to speak, but Chi Fengyan suddenly said, "Chi Shu, go to the kitchen and bring a fruit platter. I have a few words to say to Yangyang."
Chi Shu glanced at Ye Shaoyang. Ye Shaoyang nodded to him, so he turned and went out.
After sending his son away, Chi Fengyan smiled and said, "Actually, when Chi Shu went to play e-sports back then, I didn't understand and didn't support him. I even cut off his credit card and didn't give him living expenses."
Ye Shaoyang had heard of this past. Chi Shu had a hard time during the Youth Training Camp. Because his parents didn't support him, he didn't even have enough money for food every month. Coupled with having no synergy with Fang Zhengqing and often losing matches, he received complaints when power-leveling for others… Fortunately, Xu Zhuo, Xie Yuan, and the others helped Chi Shu through that year.
Chi Shu had a decisive personality; once he decided on something, he wouldn't turn back. So he signed with Tianhuan despite his parents' objections and became an e-sports player. After these years, his parents slowly understood his decision. Coming to the scene to watch the match in this domestic final was actually a signal of easing relations.
Now, Father Chi even started playing games himself.
He finally understood the reason his son chose to be an e-sports player.
Chi Fengyan sighed and said, "Chi Shu's temper is quite stubborn; he will stick to what he decides to the end. So, when he told us he planned to marry you, we quickly accepted his decision."
Ye Shaoyang froze for a moment. "Uncle means?"
Chi Fengyan smiled and said, "I know my son. He never makes a decision rashly. Since he said 'want to marry you,' I believe he is truly ready to be with you for a lifetime."
Ye Shaoyang agreed with this sentence very much. The proposal wasn't an impulse; Chi Shu made very serious preparations for the proposal, and Ye Shaoyang could feel Chi Shu's sincerity.
And his agreement to Chi Shu wasn't a rash decision either.
In this unfamiliar ABO world, the only Alpha he could accept was Chi Shu.
Chi Fengyan looked at Ye Shaoyang and said, "As parents, we used to be busy with our own business and career, rarely having time to accompany Chi Shu. After he grew up, he didn't tell us many things on his mind. Really thank you for coming to his side. In the future, with you accompanying him, his mother and I will be very reassured."
He patted Ye Shaoyang's shoulder and said, "I formally hand my son over to you. You two must be happy in the future. Encountering any difficulties where you need parents' help, just speak up."
Ye Shaoyang smiled and nodded. "Uncle rest assured, I will take good care of Chi Shu."
Chi Shu happened to hear this sentence when he came in with the fruit platter, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help rising slightly.
Actually, he was also at fault back then. His mother was born into a musical family, and Chi Shu also had good musical talent since childhood. Suddenly giving up vocal music and inexplicably running off to play e-sports—of course his parents wouldn't agree.
Fortunately, they had achieved mutual understanding now and didn't repeat Ming Sheng's mistakes.
Chi Shu's concept was clear: Parents' dreams were parents'; a son's life should be grasped by himself. Whether family business or musical dreams, he didn't want to inherit them. He preferred the hot blood of fighting with teammates in the arena. And don't arrange any blind dates for him; he had already found the person he wanted to spend his life with.
On the way back sending Ye Shaoyang, Chi Shu suddenly said, "Did you discover a secret?"
Ye Shaoyang wondered: "What?"
Chi Shu: "My master is named Ming Sheng, my mother is named Ming Yue. The surname Ming is actually not common."
Ye Shaoyang previously thought it was just a coincidence. Hearing this, he couldn't help looking back at him in surprise. "So, Auntie and Captain Ming's relationship is… siblings?"
Chi Shu nodded. "Mn, Ming Sheng is my biological uncle. My interest in e-sports back then was influenced by him. This is also the reason why he accepted me as an apprentice directly after I joined Tianhuan."
Ye Shaoyang suddenly realized.
No wonder fluent piano music came from his room when visiting Ming Sheng for the first time. Ye Shaoyang saw his gestures playing the piano were very fluid, seemingly very professional.
And Chi Shu's mother Ming Yue used to be a famous singer and was now a well-known music producer.
It seemed the Ming family was a musical family, but produced Ming Sheng, a rebellious son, and Chi Shu also followed his uncle to play games. Ming Sheng retired in S6 and went back to take over the family business, probably reaching some agreement with the Ming family.
He went home, Chi Shu stayed, letting Chi Shu complete the championship dream he didn't finish.
They were not just master and apprentice, but also relatives.
Chi Shu never blamed his master, and when Chi Shu wanted Ye Shaoyang to join the team as a starter back then, Ming Sheng also fully supported Chi Shu's decision.
Ye Shaoyang sighed with emotion, "Looking at it this way, God Ming is actually quite good to you. He left hurriedly back then, maybe letting down Tianhuan, but never let down you."
Chi Shu nodded. "Yes, he taught me all his understanding of the game. So, I always call him Master. Now having won the championship, after all, it counts as winning glory for the country, the family has completely let me be."
Encountering a red light at the intersection, Chi Shu stepped on the brake, gently held Ye Shaoyang's hand, looked back at the other party, and said, "Since I decided to be with you, I don't want to hide anything about my family situation from you."
Ye Shaoyang smiled and said, "Mn, leniency for confession."
Chi Shu said, "I heard the conversation between you and my dad just now. You said, will take good care of me in the future?"
Ye Shaoyang nodded. "That's right, I keep my word."
Chi Shu looked gently into Ye Shaoyang's eyes. "Then for the days to come, I'll entrust myself to you."
Ye Shaoyang said readily, "No problem, let's take care of each other. Any heartfelt words you're embarrassed to say to parents, you can say to me."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
They didn't participate in each other's past, but experienced the most wonderful S10 season together.
There were still many years ahead to walk hand in hand with the beloved person.
In the future, take care of each other.
Being able to say any heartfelt words to the other party, whether tired, happy, or sad, always having someone who understands you by your side—what a fortunate thing this is.