Chapter 21: Even an A-Level Mentality Can’t Handle True Feelings
In the headset.
The originally arrogant and reckless male voice.
Instantly became like a chicken with its throat grabbed.
Only making nonsensical “aba aba” sounds.
Jiang Yuan spent ten points to use [Keen Eye], directly exposing him.
At the same time, he also assisted his good brother Yu Feng, truly killing two birds with one stone.
For Su Wanwan’s emotional well-being, spending ten points felt completely worth it to Jiang Yuan.
He said: “Now I’m giving you a chance to apologize properly. Begin.”
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
From the other end of the headset.
Three heavy impacts immediately came through.
Then came Feng Boyang’s wailing: “I’m sorry! I was wrong, I’m an idiot! I’m a huge idiot! Please forgive me, big brothers and sisters, I’m kowtowing to you!”
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
Su Wanwan looked at Jiang Yuan in surprise.
Her eyes were curious yet gentle.
She hadn’t expected that when he said he’d handle it.
This was how he’d handle it.
Holy shit, that felt good!
Dad is—
So strong!
Looking at his calm expression, Su Wanwan suddenly felt her face getting hot, quickly looking away and pouting: “Thanks, and thank Yu Feng for me too.”
“Mm-hmm.” Jiang Yuan exited the voice channel: “Let’s start training.”
First, they reviewed the system’s remaining three videos together.
Jiang Ruoxi’s awareness improved from B to A-, also earning Jiang Yuan 20 points.
Su Wanwan, learning by osmosis, also improved her awareness to C+, another 20 points.
After reaching A-level in any attribute, there would be a qualitative change.
What kind of concept was this?
Jiang Yuan observed carefully.
Currently, he basically couldn’t find any flaws in Jiang Ruoxi’s decision-making and predictions.
In other words, she was basically at the level of a national server King.
Su Wanwan had been the same way—when her reflexes temporarily improved to A-, operations like dash-canceling became effortless, also reaching Grandmaster-King level skill.
Jiang Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
This progress could be called extremely fast.
During lunch break.
Jiang Yuan was really too tired, so he found a single room to nap in.
He set an alarm and woke up at 2 PM. When he returned to the room, he saw Jiang Ruoxi wiping away tears while the other girls comforted her.
Jiang Yuan: “?”
What was wrong with the girls today?
So much drama.
The key point was this was Jiang Ruoxi.
Her mentality attribute was A-level—how could she be crying?
Jiang Yuan asked: “What happened?”
Jiang Ruoxi wiped her tears without speaking.
Su Wanwan turned around and spoke for her: “It’s all because of you!”
“Huh? What did I do?”
“Didn’t you stay up all night last night?”
“Uh…” Jiang Yuan admitted: “I didn’t sleep.”
“That’s exactly it! Can’t you care about your own body? Stop staying up all night making review videos!”
Su Wanwan said angrily: “Just now Ruoxi saw you taking a nap, and when she came back she started crying. Who else’s fault could it be!”
Jiang Ruoxi pulled Su Wanwan back, choking up: “Don’t say that. I blame myself for improving too slowly, I’m sorry to Coach…”
Jiang Yuan awkwardly scratched his chin, not knowing what to say.
This misunderstanding had caused even A-level mentality Jiang Ruoxi to break down.
When grateful girls encounter this kind of situation, they don’t know how to repay the kindness, which creates a lot of pressure. Any slow progress makes them blame themselves.
It’s really not necessary—you’re already excellent!
While thinking about how to explain, he saw the usually quiet top-laner Lin Yuanyuan sigh and say: “Coach, I’m sorry.”
“?” Jiang Yuan: “What’s wrong with you now?”
“Didn’t I tell you before not to arrange training plans for me… Sorry, I didn’t realize you’d be so dedicated…” Lin Yuanyuan lowered her head, her chin squishing together: “Starting today I’ll practice seriously and try not to be the team’s weak point next time.”
Qin Shu and Zhao Xiaomeng exchanged glances and also began making declarations.
The scene instantly became a loyalty pledge meeting.
Jiang Yuan quickly interrupted: “Our goal is the same—winning the championship. This is all part of my job, everyone don’t make it so dramatic.”
Lin Yuanyuan shook her head: “I’m not interested in winning championships, but to not disappoint Coach, I’ll train desperately from now on.”
Qin Shu pushed up her glasses: “We must crush the men’s esports club second team and defend Coach’s honor!”
Zhao Xiaomeng agreed: “Exactly!”
Jiang Yuan: “…”
Although things developed somewhat strangely, everyone was united now?
As long as the result was good.
He clapped his hands:
“Alright, let’s get to work!”
“Still two lineups—first, the early game snowball composition that builds advantages for mid lane, second, the jungle-focused map control tempo composition. Begin!”
Training time always passed quickly.
Eyes closed and opened, it was already evening.
Jisu Yun had something to do today and didn’t come, so the food ordering job fell to Jiang Yuan.
He went downstairs to get takeout, and after getting it, when he returned, he suddenly found an extra mature woman in the room.
The woman had black hair in an updo, a pearl necklace around her neck, a high-end casual women’s suit, and high heels on her feet.
She was completely out of place in an internet café environment.
Jiang Yuan carried the food and asked gently: “Hello, may I ask who you are?”
The lady turned around, her eyes looking coldly at Jiang Yuan: “You’re their coach?”
“Uh, yes, that’s me.”
“Good. Come outside with me, I have something to say to you.”
“Uh…” Jiang Yuan stood there, unsure whether he should go out with her.
But then he heard Su Wanwan say angrily: “Dad, don’t listen to her!”
Hearing this, the woman’s form stiffened, her expression growing even colder.
Jiang Yuan frowned and asked: “Daughter, do you know her?”
Su Wanwan sneered: “Of course I know her, that’s my mom.”
“…”
“…”
Jiang Yuan nearly lost his footing, almost dropping the takeout.
Wait, bro?
Why are you calling me dad in front of your mom?
And to go along with you, I even called you daughter… Damn, calling someone’s daughter “daughter” in front of her mother, this is too…
Jiang Yuan was speechless.
Frozen in awkwardness.
The woman took a deep breath, then as if smelling the cigarette smoke from the internet café, couldn’t hide the weariness in her brow: “I don’t care what kind of nonsense you’re up to. Come outside, I have something to say to you.”
“You’re not allowed to bully him!” Su Wanwan suddenly flared up like a protective mother hen, shielding Jiang Yuan behind her.
The woman frowned.
The scene froze.
Jiang Yuan could roughly guess the situation.
It was nothing more than Su Wanwan’s mother disagreeing with her doing esports, then coming to drag her away.
Probably because Wanwan had been putting too much time into gaming recently, neglecting studies and life, causing a chain reaction.
Calling him outside was probably to demand he send Su Wanwan away and get her back on track.
Jiang Yuan suddenly thought of those cheesy short dramas—
“There’s one million in this bank card, leave my daughter!”
Hmm, if that really happened, it would be quite tempting…
Of course, reality probably wouldn’t develop that way.
Su Wanwan was the core of the team, definitely couldn’t be given up.
On the mother’s side, he didn’t want to make things too tense either.
After thinking it over, Jiang Yuan decided to first check Su’s mom’s information.
Maybe he could get some useful information from her stats panel?
He thought to himself: “Keen Eye.”
Su’s mom’s potential panel opened up.
Just one glance and Jiang Yuan was stunned…