Chapter 72: The Fierce and Adorable Girl

Outside the classroom, Zhao Yanran, the school's widely recognized beauty, stood holding the speech for the opening ceremony of the autumn sports meet. She and Mu Zuocheng had been chosen as the hosts for the event, often collaborating on various activities around the school. To outsiders, they seemed like a perfect match, destined to be together.

However, the night before, Zhao Yanran had confessed her feelings to Mu Zuocheng, only to be turned down. He had said he already had someone he liked. Until just moments ago, she had no idea who that person could be. Watching Mu Zuocheng's expressions shift between joy and disappointment upon seeing Gu Yicing had revealed the painful truth to her: she had lost to someone considered the ugliest girl in school.

Clutching the speech tightly in her hands, she rushed out of the Computer Science classroom just as the bell rang, her heart heavy with disappointment.

After class, Gu Yicing decided to grab a quick meal at the school cafeteria. The large screen in the dining hall was currently broadcasting a live gaming competition. Ling City University placed a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, often using the cafeteria's big screen to host various events, which not only drew large crowds but also entertained the students.

Gu Yicing picked up her food and found a decent spot to sit down and watch the match unfold. The lineups of the two teams were surprisingly balanced, but the red team boldly ventured into the jungle to invade. The blue team had anticipated this move, sending their marksman, support, and jungle mage to set up an ambush.

It was four against one—a clear disadvantage for the red team.

As expected, the red team's jungler was the first to fall, marking the first blood. The students on the red team appeared to be hastily gathered from the cafeteria rather than being a cohesive team, while the blue team seemed well-trained and organized.

People around her were speculating that the red team would undoubtedly face a crushing defeat. Their early economic deficit was simply too large, and any chance of turning the tide was fading quickly. 

Yet Gu Yicing had a different perspective. She noticed the top lane, where a tank character was bravely pushing against the blue team's opponent, forcing them to flee with barely any health left, retreating to heal.

On the other hand, the red team's side lane was aggressively taking down towers. When the enemy's teammates arrived to support, the red laner quickly sensed the impending danger and made a swift escape through the bushes, unscathed.

What brilliant gameplay and awareness! This player was undoubtedly a genius.

"Come on, over here, support me! I can take it, I can take it... Damn it, are you guys even capable? I'm holding the line here!" Suddenly, Gu Yicing heard a frantic, high-pitched voice.

The voice was soft and sweet, the kind that sent shivers down one's spine, yet the intensity of the player's demands contrasted starkly with her tone.

Curious about the source, Gu Yicing turned to look. Across from her, tucked into a corner of a nearby table, was an adorable girl with shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair, completely engrossed in her game as she skillfully executed moves on her phone.

Her phone was connected to a projection device, clearly indicating that she was one of the competitors in the match.

Gu Yicing was intrigued and wanted to know what character this girl was playing. With her tray in hand, she deliberately walked over and sat down next to her.

The girl remained focused on her game, completely oblivious to Gu Yicing's presence. As Gu Yicing glanced at the screen, she couldn't help but stifle a laugh at the sight of the character—an ugly, hulking tank that looked far from appealing.

The contrast was just too adorable. Here was a cute girl playing an absolute brute in the game, more fierce than most men.

"Xiao Xiao, your mom is here! She's waiting for you in the principal's office and looks really upset. She's insisting on withdrawing you from school and has already contacted schools abroad for you!" Suddenly, another girl rushed over, anxiously tapping the adorable girl on the shoulder.