"Sweetie, don't ignore me."

Aunt Qian looked hurt, but still wouldn't give a definite answer.

Qiu Shiyue understood that this kind of person had only the courage of a mung bean and would never amount to anything in their life; this was truly beyond the bounds of propriety.

She softened her voice and advised:

"This won't be absorbed into their bloodstream, and it's only for the next few days. It won't affect their official matches later on. I'm doing this because I want to win the team's internal round-robin tournament. Even if I win, I can't participate in the Korean Open, so I don't need to prevent them from participating in the official open tournament."

Aunt Qian was slightly relieved, but still wanted her not to do that.

"Let's take it one step at a time, okay? You've made it into the national team, so you must be a talented and capable kid. One day..."

"Long-winded."

She wouldn't listen, nor would she turn back: "When will you say 'someday'? How long will that take? Can you give me a definite answer?"

"I had no choice but to do this. The coach doesn't value me at all now. If it weren't for my efforts this time, they wouldn't even think of me in the team's internal round-robin. If I don't get a chance to shine, I'll be forgotten and kicked out of the national team long ago, let alone reach the top."

Aunt Qian's indecisiveness drove Qiu Shiyue to her wits' end.

"Putting everything else aside, if I really get sent back to the provincial team, will you ever see me again?"

Aunt Qian opened her palm to look at the medicine, paused for a moment, then closed her palm again, squeezing the medicine tightly in her hand: "Are you sure it's okay?"

"Really, if you really don't believe me, go to a pharmacy outside and ask. This is only for treating diarrhea. You can buy a new one yourself."

Aunt Qian was stunned for a moment.

Qiu Shiyue knew that her kindness was fighting with her "daughter".

Aunt Qian finally nodded, having made up her mind: "Okay, I'll go buy it again."

—The "daughter" won.

A smile finally appeared on Qiu Shiyue's face.

She found it funny.

What, the medicine you bought again isn't medicine anymore?

But that suited her just the way she wanted.

If Aunt Qian had records of purchasing the medicine, it would be easier to distance herself from her if the truth came out.

"Oh, by the way, Blizzard and I don't get along. If she senses something is wrong, even if the soup is too salty, she'll think I stirred it with my finger. She's too vigilant. Sys lives with her, so if something happens to Sys, she'll easily find out. So you don't need to download Blizzard for Sasha; it'll give you away."

……

Given Aunt Qian's status, it's easier for her to administer the drugs than for her.

The round-robin tournament will be held over three days, with three matches per day.

Qiu Shiyue didn't lose a single match on the first day of the competition.

They weren't feeling well. They were clutching their stomachs and drinking water constantly.

The reasons for feeling unwell were all a bit embarrassing to talk about, so when everyone went to the team doctor to get medicine, they didn't even tell each other.

However, when someone came to get their medication for constipation for the nth time, the team doctor couldn't help but mutter, "You're exercising a lot and not drinking enough water. Eating meat is good for your nutrition, but you also need to eat vegetables. You can't be picky about food. Dietary fiber is very important, you know?"

The eel was a little embarrassed: "Maybe it's because I've been eating too much meat lately..."

During halftime, the eel was drinking water in large gulps while sitting on a chair.

The team doctor said this would help with bowel movements.

Blizzard just finished a match, winning 3-1, which wasn't an easy game.

The value of Long's statement, "Winning the world championship is not difficult, but winning the national championship is really difficult," is still increasing.

She sat down next to the eel and couldn't help but ask:

"I've noticed that your cups are getting bigger and bigger these days; you could practically grow pearls in them."

The eel looked at its newly replaced 2.5L water bottle, chuckled dryly, took a few more big gulps of water, rubbed its belly, and changed the subject.

"Have you noticed that Qiu Shiyue seems to have changed?"

Blizzard looked towards Qiu Shiyue.

She was about to finish the match, her face radiating confidence.

After watching Qiu Shiyue play the last two or three games in silence, the two exchanged a knowing glance.

"Is she possessed by something? Is this the kind of net she can make?" the eel said.

Even Blizzard found it hard to believe.

Last time I played against her, Qiu Shiyue won a few points by cheating. She had the basics, but her control was not good. How come she can win so easily now?

Although the team opposite her could be considered a newcomer, those who managed to climb up the ranks were by no means pushovers.

Qiu Shiyue won 3-2; she's got some skills.

However... the girl's expression seemed a little off.

Blizzard's gaze swept back and forth between the girl and the eel's faces. "You two don't look too well."

The eel touched its nose, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation.

"I'll play her again in another match. Let me try her out first."

In the third match of the second day of the round-robin tournament, Eel faced off against Qiu Shiyue.

The eel took medicine for two days, and although it seemed to get a little better, it didn't get better again. It had no appetite and its condition deteriorated a lot.

I didn't eat lunch. I took my medicine and lay in my dorm for a while. I grabbed a box of instant noodles and ate it. Surprisingly, I felt much better in the afternoon.

Qiu Shiyue looked at the radiant eel across from her; it seemed like a completely different person from the sallow-faced one she had seen that morning.

"You, what are you doing?"

"What do you mean, how?" Eel picked out the ball and reminded Qiu Shiyue to start quickly.

Qiu Shiyue swallowed.

The day and a half of winning was so exhilarating, and the curious and surprised looks from those around her greatly satisfied her vanity.

So at lunchtime, I gave Aunt Qian a reward—a one-inch red-background ID photo of herself.

This is a photo that Aunt Qian couldn't get before.

After receiving it, she carefully placed it inside her yellowed phone case.

But now, the eel across from her doesn't give her a very good feeling.

Could it be that Aunt Qian forgot to put in the medicine?

Qiu Shiyue took a deep breath.

This round is going to be tough.

Eel took the first two points right away, and then it was her turn to serve.

Qiu Shiyue's attention darted back and forth across her face, rarely touching the ball.

The eel was focused on the game and didn't notice her gaze.

After losing four points in a row, Qiu Shiyue knew she couldn't keep thinking about why the eel had changed so much. She could only try her best to receive every ball, trying not to lose face.

Halfway through the match, she knew she was going to lose.

But I never expected to lose so badly.

3:0.

She is 0.

Seeing Qiu Shiyue's face growing darker and darker, before she could say a word, Eel saw Qiu Shiyue carrying her racket and leaving the venue.

I didn't expect her to be so calm; I thought she was going to smash her racket.

After all, he had won several games, and this was the first time he had lost to her.

Given Qiu Shiyue's personality, it's not right for her to just leave.

The eel returned to the sidelines, set up its racket, and began drinking water vigorously.

Blizzard had just finished her last match, which was also her last match of the day, and she went back to her backpack to put away her racket.

Seeing the eel drinking water in a cool manner, she couldn't help but tease it before she even got close enough: "Are you going to raise fish?"

Her voice was a bit high-pitched, which Lin Gaoyuan heard.

"Fish, what kind of fish?" he interrupted warily. "Eel, because it's said to be loyal in relationships... So, is your fishpond very big? Who's in it? Do I know them?"

The eel rolled its eyes. "My fishpond is huge."

She pointed to a basket of small white balls next to her, "Look, they're all over there, go say hi to them."

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