Others looked at each other, then stood up, their expressions somewhat surreal.

Everyone maintained a certain level of composure, but Shu Pian, the only one who didn’t participate, jumped up and shouted, “Awesome!”

His exclamation broke the silence in the arena. Shu Pian leaped over and hugged Ci She, Hui Mao, and others, tears streaming down his face.

Although he didn’t play, the honor belonged to the entire team. He had been with VIT for a month and a half, undergoing individual training and team matches every day. The intensity of his training was no less than anyone else’s.

The referee opened the door to the training room for them. In an instant, cheers and screams from outside rushed in like a tidal wave, even drowning out the host’s words.

However, it was a long string of English, and Rong Yi couldn’t understand.

Players from both teams filed out, walking from opposite sides towards the stage.

Ci She, Hui Mao, Shu Pian, and Wu Dao Gu were ecstatic but trying to restrain themselves. It was their first time standing in the position of world champions. No matter how many rewards they had won in intercontinental competitions, championships, or individual tournaments, the championship was irreplaceable.

It was the proof of all their efforts, strength, and recognized glory and acknowledgment.

They quickened their pace and headed towards the stage!

On the other side, QILIN experienced missing the championship for the first time in many years. The newly promoted jungler suppressed his disappointment, but they still maintained respect for VIT. Everyone came forward politely to hug and congratulate them. English mixed with the commentary from the host and the booth echoed, while the live audience erupted in continuous cheers and revelry.

Only Rong Yi and Xiao Yin fell slightly behind, with Xiao Yin translating for him.

“The team that won the global championship this year is the VIT team from China, composed of…”

“This year, they will receive the World Champion Honor Trophy and Commemorative Trophy, inspired by the goddess Bastet. They will also receive the Championship Lineup Commemorative Skin for this season. Bastet symbolizes warmth, protection, and the fight against evil.”

“Leading them on the battlefield today is Li, with an average synergy rate exceeding 50%. He is the team’s bridge, the enemy’s ghost, and a checkpoint that must be overcome. He will become a milestone in the competition, a milestone for the mid-lane core. Perhaps from now on, mid-lane core teams will replace the previous peak and stand on the stage of history…”

“…”

Rong Yi chuckled softly and said, “It’s even more exaggerated than domestic matches.”

“Yes,” Xiao Yin replied, smiling at him.

Others approached them one by one. The entire QILIN team embraced Rong Yi, followed by everyone from VIT. Several children rushed over, forming a circle around Rong Yi, embracing him and cheering.

“Long live the captain!”

“Long live Rong Yi!”

“Li is the best! Long live the mid-lane core! Our world’s number one mid-laner!”

They lifted Rong Yi together, tossing him up in the air. Rong Yi felt weightless for a moment, dizzying, but quickly grabbed Xiao Yin’s hand to avoid falling.

After tossing him a few times, they lowered him down amidst cheers, applause, and joyful laughter. Rong Yi’s head was spinning as he landed, and Xiao Yin lifted him up again.

This time, he held Rong Yi by the waist.

Xiao Yin effortlessly lifted him off the ground, letting his feet leave the floor as they spun in place.

The screams from the audience turned into thunderous cheers. Even the host clapped and smiled like crazy.

“Easy! Y! Easy! Y!”

Everyone shouted their names, echoing through the sky.

When Rongy Yi was put down, his legs were weak, and he stumbled into Xiao Yin’s embrace. He lowered his head and leaned on Xiao Yin’s shoulder for a moment before looking up and smiling at him, giving him an open and genuine hug.

After the embrace, the two held each other’s hands.

The diamond rings on their ring fingers shimmered brightly.

The reason they never publicly displayed their relationship within the team was because they were concerned about the implications of a romantic relationship. If they lost, people would blame their relationship within the team.

The time they held hands at the airport was already the most daring display of affection they had in front of the cameras.

Now, they no longer had to worry about these things. Their relationship could be proudly shown to everyone.

The stage was illuminated by starlight, and despite the cool autumn weather, waves of heat surged.

VIT stood on the highest award podium.

After the competition, as a domestic team, VIT didn’t immediately return home.

One reason was to avoid the limelight; if they returned at this point, the airport would be packed. Coincidentally, the finals took place in the stronghold of a large number of fans. During the limited rest period that followed, they unanimously decided to take a vacation there.

On the night of their victory, none of them were able to sleep. On one hand, they were filled with excitement and exhilaration, and on the other hand, they were pulled by various media and interviews.

After the competition, they also recorded additional footage. After a chaotic flurry of activities, it was already morning.

The group of people was so exhausted that they fell asleep in the car.

Rong Yi was the last to be overwhelmed by drowsiness. Sitting in the backseat, he leaned against Ci She on one side and Hui Mao on the other, falling asleep with these two kids.

They stayed in a hotel near the arena, which was expiring today. Not a single person asked where they would stay tomorrow, and Rong Yi himself didn’t think to ask.

In his tiredness, he only felt that the driver had been driving for a very long time before finally arriving at a villa with fallen leaves in front of the courtyard.

Rong Yi thought it was an ordinary guesthouse. He couldn’t understand anything abroad and relied completely on Xiao Yin. He didn’t ask anything and only heard when Xiao Yin carried him out of the car, “Tomorrow, sleep until you wake up naturally, and then we’ll arrange activities.”

After that, he comfortably leaned against Xiao Yin’s arm and was carried into an unfamiliar room, placed into a soft bed.

The villa was a bit old, but very decent and clean. The air carried a refreshing scent of pine, and the bed sheets smelled of freshly washed laundry detergent.

It felt like home, cozy and comfortable.

Rong Yi woke up from his sleep and had no idea what time it was. His phone was charging far away on the table in the room; his luggage was already open, clothes neatly hung on hangers, and new toiletries were provided for him.

The bed beneath him was exceptionally soft, like a cloud, trembling with every movement.

For someone like Rong Yi with a bad back, he hadn’t slept on a soft bed in centuries. He felt so comfortable that he almost melted into it.

After a while, he finally got up, went into the bathroom to freshen up, and took a bath.

The exhaustion, tension, and excitement from yesterday were still vivid in his mind, and now it was a new day. VIT’s victory in the championship had finally relieved a great burden from his heart, and he felt much more relaxed. He even became a bit lazy.

He lazily freshened up, lazily took a bath, lazily came out to get dressed…

When he opened the bathroom door, he saw someone sitting on his bed. He paused for a moment when he saw him and then smiled.

“Fortunately, it’s you.”

Rong Yi raised an eyebrow. “Haven’t seen you.”

“I have.” Xiao Yin leaned back, “Who would have thought the team captain would come out without clothes.”

Rong Yi pouted.

“Come here.”

Xiao Yin’s voice was steady as he patted his own thigh. Rong Yi smoothly sat on his lap.

Xiao Yin held him in his embrace, letting him sit on his lap as he personally dressed him and put on his shoes and socks.

This was one of Xiao Yin’s newly developed peculiar hobbies.

He especially enjoyed changing Rong Yi’s clothes for him.

After a while, Xiao Yin said, “Uncomfortable, Little Captain, we have to go downstairs to meet people later.”

Rong Yi shrugged. “Then you can come downstairs an hour later.”

Xiao Yin raised his sharp phoenix eyes and glanced at him.

Rong Yi stuck out his tongue.

After winning the championship, Rong Yi became a bit… arrogant when he relaxed. He became a bit like his old self.

Especially cute.

Xiao Yin whispered, “… Makes sense.”

Rong Yi asked, “?”

Rong Yi was just chatting, and he said, “I haven’t eaten yet. I want to drink water. I want to order fried chicken and lemonade.”

Xiao Yin hesitated, which was rare. He paused for a moment, as if genuinely thinking.

Usually, at this point, he would ignore everything else and push him down first, ordering takeout midway. But today, he seemed to have some hesitation.

Xiao Yin whispered, “Should we go to a hotel outside? It’s not convenient at home, too many people.”

Rong Yi asked, “?”

Xiao Yin continued speaking, and although his tone was calm and steady, his speech speed began to quicken.

“Or a private cinema.”

“Or go to a place where no one goes. I can drive, it can be in the car.”

As Xiao Yin’s suggestions became more and more absurd, Rong Yi caught onto some key words. “Home?”

Xiao Yin nodded.

“This is my home.”

Seeing Rong Yi’s momentary confusion, Xiao Yin hesitated for a moment and added, “One of my homes.”