"Do you live alone?" I asked her. Such a big house seemed very empty. Except for the guard guarding the door, I didn't see anyone else when I came up.

Bai Yu made me a cup of tea and said softly: "Today is my parents' memorial day, and everyone else went to visit their graves."

"Grave-sweeping? Then why did you..." I was stunned.

Bai Yu made me a cup of tea and said slowly: "Only blood relatives can enter the ancestral hall of our ancestors."

Blood relative? Could it be that she...

"Yes, I was adopted by my parents." She said this with a smile.

I didn't know how to respond, so I could only take a sip of tea in silence, and there was a long silence in between.

Bai Yu also changed the topic at the right time: "Shall we set off in the afternoon?"

"Yes." I nodded. All the procedures were in place, but there was one more thing I had to confirm in person...

"Where is your grandfather?" I asked Bai Yu.

Bai Yu shook his head: "Grandpa had a stroke years ago and was very ill. He even slipped and fell from the hospital before. Now he is arranged to rest in a private hospital. It is difficult for me to see him."

"Really... Well, don't worry, the school director is so good, he will definitely recover." I'm not very good at comforting people, so I can only say some crappy blessings. Bai Yu's expression shows that the relationship between her and her grandfather

The relationship is still good.

A beep sounded from the electronic bell at the door.

Bai Yu stood up quickly: "Yeah, they're back. You sit down for a while and I'll be back soon."

"Yeah." I nodded. It seemed that her family had returned from visiting the grave.

The photos on the wall were so white that they were dazzling. Only then did I notice that the decorations around the living room were very retro. It was not difficult to see that this kind of house still had some heritage. I once heard Gu Nan and Bai Ruohai say that the Bai family is everyone. Now when I look at it,

, it is indeed extraordinary.

Only blood relatives can enter the ancestral hall... This kind of plot that only appears in books suddenly appeared in reality, which made me feel ridiculous, and I couldn't help but feel more sorry for Bai Yu. Thinking about it, her childhood life should not be much better than Xiao Yitong's

.

This trip to Seattle must let her have more fun.

I picked up the cup and took another sip. Hmm, the tea brewed by Bai Yu was not bad. The aroma wafted from the wooden chairs and cups made me think for a moment that I was in the home of an ancient prince, general, and prime minister.

Ding ding ding... Cheng Qing's phone call rang at the right time, breaking the atmosphere.

"Hey, Xiao Se, I heard you are going to Seattle?"

"Well, what's wrong?"

"There is a potential sponsor for the team in Seattle. I am going to talk to him next week. Since you are going to Seattle, you can talk to me on your behalf."

"Well, it may not be very convenient. You can ask VG's professional staff to go there. I don't speak English very well, so it's difficult to talk." I was a little confused. After all, I was accompanying Bai Yu to Seattle this time.

It seems a bit unethical to leave her alone to solicit sponsorship.

"No, let me tell you, it's not that I'm lazy and don't want to go, it's just that it's inconvenient, you know. I'm a shareholder of VG, and you are no longer members of VGJ on the surface. You are considered an external force. I will help you win.

The sponsorship is not appropriate. Several people in the shareholders' meeting have already expressed displeasure with me, so I can only let you team members go in person. Among these five people, I feel most at ease trusting you. And the sponsor this time has a lot of background.

"

"Oh?" I was interested when I heard it. Generally, the sponsors in the Dota circle are basically gambling websites, which are not formal but are willing to spend money.

"Nowadays, many traditional sports clubs want to enter the e-sports circle, such as Paris Saint-Germain in France and the NBA's Golden State Warriors. They are preparing to sponsor e-sports clubs, and the one I have attracted is the professional club in Seattle, including the Seattle Mariners of the baseball league.

, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Seattle Seahawks football team…”

"So many? It's a bit cruel..." At once, the majority of three different sports were attracted, each of which was much better than any betting company.

Cheng Qing sighed: "Don't be too happy too early. These three just agreed to give us a chance to negotiate. They are all very impressive. I suggest you focus on the Thunder, NBA teams and Chinese clubs.

The cooperation is relatively familiar, and the Seahawks are the most powerful and the most difficult to deal with, so there is little hope. Generally speaking, there is a high possibility that these three will not defeat us in the end, but if they do, then we will make a profit.

The club will have almost nothing to worry about from now on."

"Okay, I'll try my best." When Cheng Qing said this, I got a little excited.

Traditional sports have always discriminated against e-sports. This time they are willing to enter the e-sports circle, which is definitely a great opportunity. These clubs are all big players and are extremely formal. If you sign a long-term contract with them, it will not only be good for the team itself

The image has been greatly improved, and the salary and benefits will definitely not be bad.

But Cheng Qing is such a good friend that he did not offer this good opportunity to his own team, but thought of us first. Although the hope of success is slim, such an opportunity is really rare.

"Desolate." Bai Yu's voice came from the door.

"exist."

"Come down, my family wants to see you."

"ah?"

…

"Are you just Xiao Se?"

"Yes." I bowed slightly. The old lady in front of me was very old. She should be someone like Grandma Bai Yu. I should be more humble both emotionally and rationally.

Grandma smiled and said kindly: "Okay, very good, he looks like a sensible child."

There are many people around, but I will mention one that is particularly eye-catching: Bai Chongtian, the first villain I have encountered since becoming a professional.

He was sitting at the table, looking at his nose and heart, as if it had nothing to do with him. But after the old lady finished speaking, he looked at me coldly and sneered: "Humph, he's just a little fart playing games."

child."

"Three hundred and sixty lines, didn't my uncle sponsor an e-sports club before?" Bai Yu stood next to me, smiling and supporting me.

Bai Chongtian hummed: "It's just a little fight."

"Okay." Grandma Bai Yu waved her hand slightly, and her strong aura immediately ended the topic. She gently took my hand and said sincerely: "Yu'er rarely travels far, so you should take good care of yourself this time when you go abroad.

Taking care of her and keeping her happy and safe are the most important things."

"Okay grandma."

"Can you promise?" The old lady just looked at me with a serious tone. She had the illusion that "her whole life is in your hands."

"I can't guarantee it, but I will try my best."

…

In the afternoon, 4:03 Beijing time, airport.

"Your grandma looks very fond of you." As I was waiting for the flight to leave, I broke the silence between Bai Yu and me.

She nodded: "Maybe."

People were coming and going at the airport, and there was silence between us again. I actually didn’t know her very well, she was just a familiar stranger.

In the end, it was Bai Yu who spoke first: "Xiao Se, do you still remember what happened to you in the past?"

"Well, I can't remember, but Gu Nan told me that I used to be a jerk." I smiled awkwardly. The former Xiao Se was a typical self-isolated person with a withdrawn and eccentric personality. He had almost no way of socializing except playing Dota.

"No, you were stupid before, but you're not a bad person, you just can't express yourself." She said with a smile, turning to stare at me, holding her face with her hands, her big round eyes full of energy, "You

It’s really changed a lot.”

"Oh? He's become more handsome?" I joked, but Bai Yu didn't laugh. She stood up slowly and stood in front of me, slim and graceful.

"Do you know why I want to go to Seattle?" She said with a smile, the afterglow of the sunset shone on her long hair, and I was stunned.

"Because my mother once told me that she and my father met in Seattle, and she would tell me every time that it was a city where romance and luck coexisted."

"Today is the day my parents left me."

"So, I have thought about it for a long time. I want to go to the city where my parents know each other and love each other, and experience their lives."
Chapter completed!