LPL History

Chapter 9: The Pancake Contract, Zhou Lang's Playful Act, Night Cries of a Lovelorn Man (IF: Love Shattered)
Zhou Li shrugged and followed Joker outside.

His prediction was correct regarding these people's reactions.

He really didn't want Ruofeng's captain position; in the current situation, taking it would be like sitting on a hot seat.

However, today's incident also shows that Ruofeng still has the prestige he has accumulated within the team over the long term.

Saving Big Nose, saving WE, and saving LPL is likely a long and arduous task that requires careful planning.

However, Zhou Li did not come away entirely without any gains.

Because he saw that a new chapter had been turned in the history of the LPL.

[The cunning military might intimidates the enemy camp; the King's seal falls lightly to the dust. A three-point victory is not the end; the flames of war rage across ten thousand miles as troops are once again mustered.]

[Key character unlocked: Ruofeng (20%).]

You've attracted the attention of the source of chaos in the LPL, but this is just the beginning.

[Gained Ability: Charisma.]

[Personal Charisma (Off/On): Your words and actions exude an invisible charm, which can lessen the hostility of those who dislike you, make those who are indifferent to you like you, and gradually make those who like you fall in love with you. However, personal charisma should not be abused; be careful not to overdo it and cause the opposite effect.]

Looking at the abilities he had gained, Zhou Li found them rather novel.

This ability can even be turned on and off by itself.

Joker led Zhou Li outside into the corridor, then turned around with a look of displeasure on his face.

If nothing unexpected happens, I'm going to get a scolding.

On another note, would this old guy kick himself out just to curry favor with Ruofeng?

With that in mind, Zhou Li decided to quickly try out his new ability.

Before Joker could speak, he said with a profound expression:

"Don't fucking talk."

"kiss Me."
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"Brother, um..."

In the not-so-spacious room, Abu stood with his legs crossed, looking shy.

"Can I sleep in the lower bunk? I... am afraid of heights."

Zhou Li paused for a moment, looked Abu up and down, clenched his fist and then relaxed it.

Because he provoked Ruofeng, he was severely criticized by Joker.

In order not to lose his job with room and board and a monthly salary of 500, and more importantly, to save the LPL, Zhou Li had no choice but to accept Joker's terms.

That means sharing a room with Abu.

In fact, even if Abu didn't accept the conditions, he would still have to live here.

Because he wasn't well-liked within WE, he was the only substitute player in the team to have a single room.

Now, Abu, who has returned from overseas, needs to stay at the club for a month. The club can't provide any extra space for Abu to stay in this old and dilapidated apartment building, so they have to let him live with them.

“When God wants to give a man a great responsibility, he must first make his heart suffer and his muscles and bones work hard…”

Zhou Li began chanting scriptures while tidying his bed.

Abu seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the accommodations, glancing at them with a hint of disdain before moving closer.

"Bro, I think your play is pretty good. You solo-killed Ruofeng. You could totally be the starting mid laner on another team."

Zhou Li stopped what he was doing, turned his head, and his eyes shone.

"really?"

"of course it's true."

Abu nodded earnestly and patted his slightly sagging chest.

"I observed things today, and it's clear that WE Club's current management model, including its personnel, is inadequate if it wants to align with global standards. For the sake of our country's esports development, are you interested in working with me?"

"No problem!" Zhou Li answered decisively. "That idiot Ruofeng is just taking up space without doing anything. I've been annoyed with him for a long time."

At this moment, Zhou Li perfectly embodies the image of a proud, unappreciated, and impetuous young man with a straight intestine leading directly to his anus.

Seeing Zhou Li's energetic appearance, Abu nodded.

"Okay, give me fifty first."

Zhou Li was taken aback.

Feeling offended.

This kid wants to cheat me out of my money, but he's not even willing to make up a reason.

If you make up any reason, he'll believe you.

"doing what?"

Zhou Li's question surprised Abu for a moment.

They seemed surprised that the other party would ask for a reason.

His eyes darted around. "I know a few top-ranked players in Ionia who want to try out for WE, but they don't have the money for travel expenses."

As Abu spoke, he stretched out his hand in front of Zhou Li.

Zhou Li remained silent for a while, then quietly turned around and continued making the bed.

"I am Qin Shi Huang."

"what?"

“Actually, I’m not dead,” Zhou Li said expressionlessly. “I have 100 billion tons of gold in Xi’an. I need 2000 yuan to unfreeze my gold in Xi’an. If you’re willing to help me, I’ll bring my troops over here and let you command the three armies!”

Abu's eyes widened even more.

He covered his mouth, looking surprised.

"real or fake?"

Zhou Li paused again.

Is it true that future memes are still a bit too ahead of their time for people of this generation?

"Bu, the most important thing in being friends is sincerity."

Abu's face turned red, and after a moment of hesitation, he finally muttered something under his breath.

"I haven't eaten for two days."

Suppressing the urge to slap Abu across the face, Zhou Li sighed.

He patted Abu on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"You should have said so earlier! Come on, buddy, I'll take you out for some barbecue..."

"barbecue?"

"Shaobing."

Abu's expression instantly changed from sunny to cloudy.

"Do you want to eat?"

"eat."

Zhou Li nodded, turned and walked to the other table, then sat down, seemingly doing nothing.

Abu, who was already feeling dizzy from hunger, couldn't help but urge them on.

"Aren't we going to eat sesame seed cakes?"

Zhou Li returned with paper and pen.

"Sign your name, and then fill in the amount here as you see fit. If you want vegetarian food, write 1.5 yuan; if you want pure meat, write 3 yuan; or if you want two vegetarian dishes, write 3 yuan."

Abu stared in disbelief at the paper in front of him.

"what is this?"

"An IOU."

Zhou Li handed the pen to Abu, then thought for a moment and added:
"You can eat one meat dish or two vegetable dishes at most, because if it's more than three, even with my financial resources, I can't afford it."
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At the entrance of Jindu Residential Area, Abu wiped the oil off his mouth and a happy smile appeared on his face.

"I didn't expect this sesame seed cake to be so delicious."

Zhou Li rolled his eyes and ignored her.

In the end, Zhou Li still lent Abu twenty yuan.

Because this kid came without bringing anything, and he still needs to buy towels and toothbrushes.

These two items together weren't actually expensive; Zhou Li bought the cheapest ones.

The big head is on a foot bath basin.

It cost Zhou Li a full twelve yuan.

Some money should be saved where possible and spent where appropriate. For Abu, a foot bath basin is a necessity.

This is seriously related to Zhou Li's own physical and mental health.

According to scientific research, women's feet have six times more bacteria than men's, making them more prone to odor.

The two entered the residential area and walked towards the club.

As they rounded a corner, a series of pitiful whimpers reached their ears.

"Ohh Ohh ohh……"

It was already dark at this time.

Although Jindu Residential Area is located in Shanghai, it is actually in one of the most remote suburbs.

Most of the houses in the community are rented out for office use, and there are not many actual residents, so it feels deserted at night.

Now, combined with that whimpering sound, it becomes rather eerie.

(End of this chapter)