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As the host's countdown ended, Su Mo slightly exerted force with his legs, and the tandem bike moved forward smoothly and quickly.

Xiaoyu felt a powerful, undeniable force coming from behind her. She didn't even need to exert much effort; she only needed to gently hold the handlebars and control the direction.

This feeling... is strange and shy.

She was completely enveloped in Su Mo's aura.

Behind me was a solid, warm chest, and I could hear his steady, long breaths. I could even feel the magnetic vibration of his chest as he spoke.

Xiaoyu's cheeks were burning hot, and her heart was pounding wildly, almost as if it would jump out of her throat.

She tried hard to focus her attention on the whiteboard in front of her, but her thoughts kept drifting uncontrollably to the back of her.

He was so close to me...

Does this mean... I was held in his arms?
"First question." Su Mo's calm voice rang in her ears, like a clear spring, making her chaotic mind tremble.

Xiaoyu hurriedly looked over and saw the question board read: "Who is the first player in LPL history to win the World Championship FMVP?"

For such an easy question, she, as the host, naturally answered without hesitation: "It's Brother Liezi!"

"Okay." Su Mo responded, pushed off with his feet, and the tandem bike easily crossed the first scoring point.

A chorus of cheers erupted from the surrounding stands.

"Holy crap, this game is so much fun! The production team is totally biased!"

"TheShy, look, that's what a knight should be! You should learn from him!" TheShy just smiled sheepishly and scratched his head.

"Xiaoyu's face turned red, hahaha!" Uzi said.

Hearing these teasing remarks, Xiaoyu's cheeks turned bright red, almost as if they were about to bleed. She could only pretend not to hear them and focus all her attention on the competition.

The second question board is rapidly approaching.

Question: In the decisive game of the S11 World Championship between EDG and DK, who did Jiejie's Jarvan IV target with his EQ flash during the crucial dragon soul team fight?

This is a tricky question; it tests your memory of the moments in the game.

Xiaoyu's mind raced, and she was momentarily at a loss for words.

In the instant she hesitated, Su Mo's warm breath gently brushed against her earlobe, and a deep, clear voice rang out:

"Syndra of ShowMaker".

bingo!
The tandem vehicle sped past without stopping.

Xiaoyu's heart started beating even faster.

Is he not only incredibly skilled, but also has such a clear memory of past matches?
And... the tone of his voice just now was so gentle...

The rest of the match became a one-man show for Su Mo.

Which team won the first S-series championship for the LPL?

“EDG.” Su Mo’s voice rang in Xiao Yu’s ear, tinged with a hint of languor.

Which player is known for their "Landing Golden Body" hero?

"Ruofeng's cards."

Su Mo was like an all-knowing database; the moment the question board appeared, he casually told Xiao Yu the answer.

Xiaoyu, on the other hand, gradually transformed from initial nervousness into a wonderful enjoyment.

She gave up thinking and completely surrendered herself to the man behind her.

All she had to do was listen to his instructions, shout out the answers, feel the tandem bike speeding forward, and feel the unique tacit understanding between the two of them.

When they crossed the finish line in more than half the time of the second-place finisher, the entire stadium erupted in enthusiastic applause.

When Xiaoyu got out of the car, her legs were a little weak, her face flushed from exercise and she looked a little dazed.

"It seems our God King duo is not only exceptionally strong, but also has perfect teamwork!" the host joked with a smile.

Meanwhile, inside the villa, Rita, who was watching the live stream, had almost crushed her potato chips into powder.

"That Xiaoyu! She's definitely doing it on purpose! Just answer the question, why is she leaning her head so close back!"

Next up was the second fun challenge – the “Telepathic Blindfold Challenge”.

The atmosphere reached a new climax when the giant blindfold was placed on Su Mo's face.

"The next challenge will be led by our little Jade, who will act as our 'eyes' to guide our Mo God through the obstacle course ahead and ultimately obtain the designated crystal trophy!" the host announced loudly.

Looking at Su Mo, who was blindfolded and could only perceive the world through hearing and touch, Xiao Yu felt a strong urge to protect him and a sense of responsibility.

She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and tentatively took Su Mo's hand.

"Brother Mozi, I'm here to take you away."

Su Mo's palms were broad and warm, full of strength.

When Xiaoyu's cool fingertips touched him, he simply nodded calmly, gently took her hand in return, and gave her his fullest trust.

In that instant, Xiaoyu felt as if her heart skipped a beat.

His hands...are so warm...

"start!"

As the command was given, Xiaoyu led Su Mo forward cautiously.

The first obstacle is needing to step over a row of balls.

"Brother Mo, watch your step, lift your left foot, yes... a little higher, okay, step over." Xiaoyu's voice was soft and focused, and she held Su Mo's hand even tighter.

Su Mo's steps were so steady that he didn't look like someone who was blindfolded. He followed Xiao Yu's guidance perfectly and completed every movement with precision.

The second obstacle is an S-shaped log bridge.

"The road here is a bit narrow, so slow down and follow me." To maintain her balance, Xiaoyu had to move closer to Su Mo, and her other hand instinctively grabbed Su Mo's arm.

Their bodies were almost touching.

Xiaoyu could clearly smell the pleasant, faint scent of shower gel on him, mixed with a hint of sunshine. Her cheeks flushed uncontrollably again, but this time, she forced herself to remain calm.

She is his eyes now; she cannot afford to make a mistake.

From the surrounding contestants' seats, whispers of envy and jealousy rose and fell.

"I protest! Why does Mozi get all the good things? I also want to be led by Xiaoyu across the narrow bridge!"

"Wake up! With your small frame, you'd be lucky if you didn't lead Xiaoyu astray."

"Look at Doinb's expression, hahaha, he's so envious he's practically twisted in a grimace!"

When they crossed the log bridge safely and arrived at the final challenge area, Xiaoyu's heart was in her throat.

On the high platform at the finish line, there are three identical crystal trophies, but only one of them is real.

"Brother Mozi, there are three trophies in front of you now, one on the left, one in the middle, and one on the right. You need to choose the real one based on your intuition," the host explained.

This part is entirely based on luck.

Xiaoyu was also a little nervous. She leaned close to Su Mo's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "You... which one do you think it is?"

The warm breath brushed against Su Mo's earlobe, and he could even smell the fragrance in Xiao Yu's hair.

He didn't answer, but the hand that Xiaoyu was holding moved slightly, and he gently traced his fingertips across her palm.

It looks like the character "中" (zhong) is being written.

Xiaoyu's body trembled slightly, and she immediately understood. She guided Su Mo's hand, slowly and firmly reaching towards the trophy in the center.

“I choose the middle one,” Su Mo said calmly.

The lights focused, and the host opened the base under the trophy—ribbons fluttered, confirming it was the real thing!

When Su Mo took off his blindfold and looked at the trophy in his hand and the smiling Xiao Yu beside him, a rare smile appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, on the sofa in a villa, the three "female owners" had fallen silent.

……

As the annual gala came to a close, when Su Mo returned to the Sheshan villa, he was not greeted with the usual warm embrace, but rather with a bizarre "tribunal hearing".

On the huge sofa in the living room, Rita, Luo Xin, and Yu Shuang sat side by side, their expressions serious and silent.

On the coffee table in front of them was a tablet computer, which was playing on a loop intimate clips of Su Mo and Xiao Yu "galloping on horseback" and "blindfolded challenge" on stage.

The air was filled with a strong smell of vinegar.

"Ahem." Su Mo cleared his throat, trying to break the tense atmosphere.

"You're back?" Rita spoke first, her voice unreadable. She crossed her legs, her beautiful legs faintly visible beneath her silk nightgown...

Luo Xin hugged the cushion and whispered, "It's just...we feel a little uncomfortable looking at it..."

Yu Shuang sighed, "We know it's for the show, but it was indeed a bit too intimate. The production team did it on purpose, didn't they?"

Looking at the three stunningly beautiful faces before him, each with its own expression of anger, resentment, or helplessness, Su Mo felt no guilt whatsoever; instead, he found it rather amusing.

He offered no explanation or apology, but simply strolled over, picked up the solid gold mouse, weighed it in his hand, and then casually handed it to Rita like a piece of candy.

"Here's the prize."

Rita was taken aback, but instinctively took it.

Su Mo picked up the tablet again, turned off the looping video, and said calmly, "Didn't you guys send me? It's for the responsibility and obligation of LPL."

He returned Rita's words verbatim, causing Rita's cheeks to flush instantly and her momentum to weaken by three points.

"I……"

"Alright," Su Mo didn't give her a chance to continue complaining. He stretched and sat down between the three of them, putting his arm around one of them and pulling Luo Xin and Rita into his arms. He looked at Yu Shuang across from him and said, "I'm taking you skiing in Switzerland. We're leaving next week. Go pack your bags."

The domineering and unquestionable tone, coupled with concrete actions to appease, instantly dismantled this silent war.

The little flame in Rita's heart was extinguished almost instantly after she was embraced in that familiar arms and heard about the skiing plans.

She snorted and turned her head to the side, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

Luo Xin was already completely satisfied, and like a docile cat, she took the initiative to find a comfortable spot in his arms and snuggled against him.

Looking at this scene, Yu Shuang shook her head helplessly, but her eyes were full of doting smiles.

This man always manages to have them completely under his control in the simplest and most direct way.

The aftermath of the annual gala continued to reverberate online for several days. The hashtag "God King Partners" remained incredibly popular, with countless fans shipping Su Mo and Xiao Yu as the "official couple."

Su Mo naturally couldn't be bothered with any of this.

A few days later, he received a WeChat message from Xiaoyu.

Xiaoyu: "Brother Mozi, thank you so much for the last ceremony! It was so easy and fun working with you~ (happy.jpg)"

Su Mo replied with three words.

Mo: You're welcome.

Just when Su Mo thought the conversation was over, Xiao Yu's message popped up again.

Xiaoyu: "Um... the last interview was very well received. Our program's producer watched our interaction at the awards ceremony and thought the 'chemistry' was fantastic, so they're thinking of... planning another follow-up interview. I wonder if you have any time recently?"

Su Mo raised an eyebrow, about to type a refusal, when Xiao Yu added another sentence.

Xiaoyu: "This time we can try a more relaxed format, it doesn't have to be at home. For example, let's find a quiet coffee shop and chat like friends, it'll be quick!"

Friends...chatting...

Su Mo glanced at Rita, who was doing yoga with a fitness ring on the living room carpet, her curves fully exposed, and finally replied with a single word.

Mo: "Okay."

Two days later, inside a bookstore café in Xintiandi known for its privacy.

Xiaoyu chose a spot in the corner. She was dressed more casually than last time, wearing a beige knit sweater with jeans and her long hair casually draped over her shoulders, looking like a pure and innocent college student.

Su Mo, dressed in a simple T-shirt and casual pants, arrived at the appointment on time.

"Brother Mozi, over here!" Xiaoyu's eyes lit up when she saw him, and she quickly waved.

The interview began in a very relaxed atmosphere; it was less like an interview and more like a casual chat between friends.

"When I visited your home last time, I felt your life was really comfortable," Xiaoyu stirred her coffee and asked casually, "Besides games, what other hobbies do you have?"

"Watching movies, traveling," Su Mo replied. "I'm planning to go skiing soon."

"Skiing? That sounds amazing!" Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled with longing. "Is it...with your friends?"

"Yes, with them." Su Mo's answer was completely frank.

The word "them" was like a tiny needle, gently pricking Xiaoyu's heart.

But she quickly recovered, still wearing a sweet smile: "I really envy you guys. By the way, we all know that you have a rock-solid mentality on the field. How do you usually deal with troubles in life?"

"Go to sleep." Su Mo took a sip of coffee. "A good night's sleep will make everything alright."

Xiaoyu was amused by his overly honest answer, and her body trembled with laughter.

Just then, Su Mo reached for the sugar packet, and his elbow accidentally bumped into the coffee cup in front of him.

The brown liquid splashed out instantly, threatening to stain his clothes.

"careful!"

Xiaoyu gasped and almost instinctively lunged forward, grabbing several tissues with astonishing speed and pressing them onto the spilled coffee.

Because she moved too quickly, her hand inevitably landed on the back of Su Mo's hand.

The delicate, warm touch caused both of them to pause.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment.

Xiaoyu could clearly see her own flustered reflection in Su Mo's eyes.

Her heart raced again, and her cheeks flushed instantly.

"I...I'm sorry!" She pulled her hand back as if she had been electrocuted, her words somewhat incoherent.

"It's nothing. I should thank you." Su Mo seemed very calm. He took out a tissue and slowly wiped the table, as if the accident and the touch just now were just a trivial matter.

This minor incident made the subsequent conversation more delicate.

Xiaoyu dared not look Su Mo in the eye anymore, and could only lower her head, occasionally asking one or two trivial questions.

She could sense that all the topics and techniques she had carefully prepared seemed so pale in the face of this man's absolute calmness.

It's like a bottomless universe, attracting you to explore it, yet making you feel its boundless remoteness.

Finally, she asked a question: "Brother Mozi, can I go skiing with you guys? I'll pay for it myself." (End of Chapter)