Song Shijia didn’t notice his low spirits; her mind was wholly absorbed by the news of Ji Shen’s retirement.

"Did something happen?"

When it came up, Ji Ruofeng’s face didn’t show much sorrow: "It’s age. I’ve been in the industry for almost six years. My performance has started to decline, and my hand joints are seriously strained. Even if I continue, my hands won’t support the best operations anymore..."

"I’ve discussed with the team, and this is the most suitable time to retire."

His tone was calm as he spoke, evidently having accepted this fact long ago.

The career span for every professional player is fixed, and their peak usually lasts for just two years. Now, at twenty-two, after winning so many championships, he ought to be satisfied.

He had long prepared himself psychologically for this day to come.

He just didn’t expect Song Shijia to care so much about this matter.

He watched as the light in the young girl’s eyes before him faded away instantly.

Song Shijia had been mentally prepared too, she could understand, but she couldn’t help wanting to cry.

She covered her mouth, her eyes reddening.

"So, Ji Shen, will you still stay in this industry?"

"Probably," Ji Ruofeng thought, "I might retire to a backstage role. After all, I’m an investor in UT’s club; I might just take some time to handle some family matters then."

Seeing her cry so painfully, his heart stirred, and he subconsciously reached out to wipe the tears from her eyes. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

He comforted her, "Don’t worry, this is the place I love; I won’t leave so easily."

"That’s good."

Song Shijia wasn’t a fragile, sensitive little girl; she quickly raised her hand to wipe away her tears.

Returning to normal, "Sorry for embarrassing you."

"It’s okay." Ji Ruofeng shook his head, though his gaze darkened slightly as he asked softly, "Shijia, is it that... if I’m no longer a professional player, you won’t like me anymore?"

"How could that be?"

At his words, Song Shijia’s first reaction was to lift her head and see his dejected appearance, only then realizing what he meant.

She was a bit stunned by his line of thinking, her heart gradually beating faster, thumping rapidly.

In the end, she lowered her head and said softly, "There’s no way I wouldn’t like you because of that..."

Whether or not he was Ji Shen, she would like him.

Over the past two years, she had already seen clearly into her own heart.

Ji Ruofeng, usually naive, for once regained his intelligence over this matter, instantly picking up on the meaning behind her words.

His eyes gradually brightened, even brighter than the sunlight outside.

Gripping her hand tighter, he said, "Then... we’re together now, it’s settled, okay?"

Before Song Shijia could nod, he was already too excited, couldn’t help leaping off the bed, pulling her into his arms.

He cupped the back of her head and kissed her.

Last night, he had acted bold from drunkenness; by morning, his hazy memory had mostly faded.

But armed with last night’s experience, he managed to kiss smoothly enough.

This time, sober, Ji Ruofeng felt... there was simply nothing better than this!!!

Even playing games was not this satisfying!!

Who cares about King’s Glory, a girlfriend is the best!!

No wonder Brother Yan always loved pinning down his Little Sister-in-law for a kiss ah ah ah!

Song Shijia originally felt a bit hesitant. Unprepared for his sudden move, her eyes widened, only able to hear her heart pounding like a drum.