Xiao Yuyu sat inside the shop near Su Li at that very moment.
She observed Su Li’s expression, which was blank and unreadable, and suddenly felt a wave of melancholy wash over her.
She had thought that after knowing Su Li for so long, she had already secured a certain place in her heart.
But just now, she realized that if she couldn’t offer Su Li any compensation, she might be no more significant to Su Li than a stranger.
At the same time, she remained clear-headed—money was the one thing she never lacked.
If Su Li hadn’t been like this just now, she wouldn’t have been able to secure any special place in Su Li’s heart.
Nor would she have been able to rise above the others around Su Li, driving them all away so that Su Li would remain by her side forever.
In truth, she didn’t even know why she had forced herself to squeeze in and sit down just now.
Now she understood—it was fate, the law of universal attraction, that brought her to the baby’s side.
It was destiny that led to this encounter with Su Li!
Su Li responded to Xiao Yuyu’s words. She couldn’t remember exactly when Xiao Yuyu had started talking more and more.
Their companion gaming fee was charged per match, so if Xiao Yuyu didn’t start a game, a lot of her time was wasted.
Sometimes, Xiao Yuyu would chat with her for more than ten minutes before beginning a game.
If Su Li started the game without her, Xiao Yuyu would sometimes lose interest altogether.
So Su Li could only chat along slowly with Xiao Yuyu, guiding her to start the game.
Of course, she wouldn’t just sit and wait to be taken advantage of.
Chatting incurred separate fees. If Xiao Yuyu refused to pay for chatting, their arrangement could end.
After all, it was agreed from the start that their deal only covered companionship during games.
This condition wasn’t Su Li’s idea but Xiao Yuyu’s.
When they made the arrangement, Xiao Yuyu clearly stated that she didn’t want Su Li’s presence to affect her life.
Their interaction was to remain strictly within the game.
Now, logging in had become Xiao Yuyu’s excuse.
She wasn’t logging in to play games with Su Li but to chat with her.
“Let’s start the game quickly, or else I still have other things to do later.”
Su Li found an excuse to remind Xiao Yuyu.
She didn’t want to waste time chatting, mainly because Xiao Yuyu hadn’t paid any fees.
“Ah, what are you going to do, baby?”
Xiao Yuyu said this as she sneaked a glance at Su Li, unable to read any expression from her face.
But judging by how quickly Su Li responded to her messages, it seemed she really did have other things to do.
Even though they were chatting, Su Li gave off a distracted vibe.
Could it be that girl from just now?
Xiao Yuyu’s mind flashed with the frail figure of Miss Cat, and she immediately became wary.
“Baby, baby, let’s start the game.”
She said this, preparing to take full control over Su Li and begin the match.
This round did not start smoothly.
The player in the first slot chose the hero Yang Jian.
Su Li and Xiao Yuyu were positioned in the second and third slots.
The fourth player, seeing someone pick Yang Jian, quickly typed:
【Shuangqiang Little Prince: Streamer, your jail strike is indeed strong, but it’s too mechanically demanding. Do you have any simpler but powerful hero recommendations?】
【I Am Free and Generous (Yang Jian): Yes, brother, yes! For such a strong hero, there isn’t just one—there are nine!
All are strong heroes at the current version 10.5 level. If you master one or two Jail Nine Gate Heroes, climbing to the Glory Hundred Star Local Standard is no problem.
If you master more than half of the Jail Nine Gate Heroes, hitting Pinnacle Top 100 or even Top 10 is pretty easy.
If you can max out proficiency on all nine like the streamer, you can directly enter the KPL Professional Tournament on the solo lane, becoming a pro starter, brother!】
The player in the first slot immediately replied with a lengthy message.
Su Li looked at the opposing team’s choice of two strong heroes and felt confident about this round.
When it came to Xiao Yuyu’s turn, she ignored what heroes others picked and didn’t assist with any picks. Instead, she directly selected Ma Chao.
In voice chat, she told Su Li to pick Yao quickly.
Su Li didn’t pay attention to the requests for assistance either and directly chose Yao.
【I Am Free and Generous (Yang Jian): ?】
Xiao Yuyu didn’t humor him, replying sharply.
【Cute Yuyu Roll (Ma Chao): Are you crazy?】
【I Am Free and Generous (Yang Jian): Yes, brother, yes.】
As if ingrained in his genes, the Yang Jian player immediately replied.
【Cute Yuyu Roll (Ma Chao): Call me mom, and I’ll give you skins.】
【I Am Free and Generous (Yang Jian): ?】
【Shuangqiang Little Prince (Marco Polo): Mom~】
【Cute Yuyu Roll (Ma Chao): This round, you can use my skins however you want! @Shuangqiang Little Prince】
Hearing the childish female voice from the fourth slot, Su Li paused briefly and then felt even more confident about the round.
Just with Xiao Yuyu’s strength alone, they already had four hidden talents on their side!
There was a good chance they’d finish the game within six minutes.
If Yang Jian could go to the top lane with her and Xiao Yuyu, leaving Marco Polo alone on the bottom lane with no jungle interference—that’d be even better.
A six-minute cycle was within reach.
But being matched with elementary school players in ranked matches was a testament to Su Li and Xiao Yuyu’s skill.
Xiao Yuyu originally wanted to provoke Su Li a little, to make her feel a sense of crisis and realize her importance.
But when she heard the Marco Polo player was an elementary school girl, she felt a little disappointed.
【Cute Yuyu Roll (Ma Chao): Fifth slot, want skins? Just call me mom and you can use them freely.】
Xiao Yuyu still refused to give up; she wanted Su Li to feel a crisis!
She was talking to others, and Su Li showed no hint of jealousy.
Her heart was a bit angry.
From the start, Su Li hadn’t said a single word to her.
She looked through the window toward where Su Li was sitting; her face still showed no expression.
Could it be that even while playing together, Su Li was still thinking about that girl from before?
That wouldn’t do.
What disappointed Xiao Yuyu further was the fifth slot player’s coldness.
She had already taken the initiative to speak, but fifth slot didn’t respond.
Her plan to regain face in front of Su Li had failed.
Su Li saw that the fifth slot picked Damo and knew that player had their own ideas.
This round didn’t look too stressful.
She thought quietly to herself.
Who among them should take mid lane?
That was a question, heehee.