Chapter 320

After chatting with the Xia patriarch for a while longer, Qin Tian said his goodbyes and left.

He called Zhang Peng and learned that he was just about to go out to find Xu Hao to go online. Thinking it wouldn't be bad to go play some games with them, Qin Tian arranged to meet him at the entrance of the internet cafe.

When Qin Tian arrived at the internet cafe, he saw Zhang Peng and Xu Hao standing there smoking from a distance.

"Zhang Peng, you guy, when did you learn to smoke?"

Qin Tian called out.

Both of them looked toward him, smiles appearing on their faces.

"A guy in the dorm taught me. Does this need learning? Isn't it something a real man is born knowing?"

Zhang Peng replied with a happy laugh.

"Dare to say that to Uncle Zhang?"

Qin Tian teased with a smile.

"Heh heh... let's hold off on that for now!"

Zhang Peng grinned.

Qin Tian was just mentioning it casually; naturally, he wouldn't really interfere in such matters.

After all, when he was under great pressure in his work and life in his previous life, he was also a heavy smoker.

"Brother Tian, Xia Nuannuan didn't come with you?"

Zhang Peng threw the finished cigarette butt on the ground and stepped on it, asking with some confusion.

"No, she went shopping with Su Yan and Tian Jiajia."

"Eh... you're actually not tagging along?"

"The three of them are girls; why would I tag along?"

"Aren't you two inseparable?"

"Who told you that?"

Qin Tian glared at him, annoyed, and looked at Xu Hao beside him.

"Master, let's go, let's go inside and chat while we play. My skills have improved quite a bit lately; give me some pointers again."

Xu Hao said with a smile.

"Alright, let's go!"

Qin Tian nodded.

The three of them entered the internet cafe together. Xu Hao had already helped open the computers in advance, and it was free.

As Zhao Mingyuan's partner, Qin Tian had always been like this whenever he came to this internet cafe to go online.

In fact, it had only been a little over a month since Qin Tian last came to this internet cafe.

There were some new faces in the internet cafe, but most were still the familiar internet-addicted youths.

Someone exclaimed that the "Great God" had arrived, and the internet cafe instantly became lively.

Old friends who knew Qin Tian greeted him loudly one after another, and some even put down their games and got up to surround him.

In the blink of an eye, quite a few people were gathered behind the seats of Qin Tian and his two friends, making a noisy commotion.

"Great God, long time no see! Let's play together today!"

"Get lost, with your level, how can you play with the Great God?"

"Fuck, aren't you the same? If you've got the guts, let's solo. My Master Swordsman will crush you."

"Get lost, with your level? You sure can brag!"

"Alright, stop arguing here. If you keep arguing, get the hell out of here!"

Xu Hao frowned and scolded.

The group of youths immediately quieted down and laughed sheepishly.

"Holy shit, Brother Hao, it's only been a month, and you've become the boss of the internet cafe!"

Zhang Peng teased with a look of surprise.

"Get lost!"

Xu Hao cursed with a smile.

The boosting shop he partnered with Qin Tian on was doing even better now, and because he spent all his time in this internet cafe, he had gradually become the idol these internet-addicted youths worshipped and admired.

Being able to become a big boss just by playing games was the dream of these people.

Quite a few people in this internet cafe with good gaming skills were now making a living under him; their internet fees, and even their money for instant noodles and drinks, came from Xu Hao.

Moreover, the boosting shop's business now wasn't just limited to League of Legends; it had expanded to other popular games as well.

"Master, duo queue or what?"

Xu Hao looked at Qin Tian with full anticipation.

"Didn't you say your skills improved? Go play by yourself. Brother Tian, Brother Tian, we haven't duo queued in a long time, carry me for a few rounds."

Zhang Peng immediately followed up.

"Zhang Peng, don't fight me for it, watch out or I won't give you any boosting orders."

"Damn, you damned capitalist, that's all the tricks you have."

"As long as it works!"

Xu Hao smiled triumphantly.

Qin Tian smiled and said, "Let's not do duo queue. How about this: let's set up a 5v5 custom game and everyone play together."

As soon as these words were spoken, the group of internet-addicted youths behind him cheered with excitement, scrambling to sign up, all wanting to be on Qin Tian's team.

"Stop shouting! I'll build the room. First come, first served. The two fastest will be on our team, the slower ones go to the opposite side, and the rest can only watch. If you lose, you get swapped out."

Xu Hao said loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd behind him scattered, rushing back to their seats at top speed.

With Qin Tian's skill level, which would have been no problem even in professional play, the outcome of the match was naturally without suspense.

However, it was still very enjoyable to play games together in such a lively way after such a long time.

The atmosphere of the entire internet cafe was also stirred up. Whether they were new faces or old acquaintances, everyone was either watching the game in the viewing area or surrounding the players, acting as "armchair generals" and bragging and directing the game.

After Qin Tian felt a bit hungry, with one word from the internet cafe boss, Brother Hao, someone immediately went to a nearby restaurant to pack a few dishes and rice.

After eating, they continued the battle, having a great time.

No matter how much a man spoils his wife, he still needs to have some hobbies and joys of his own.

Playing a few games when there's nothing to do might just be the simplest joy.

Around 3:30 in the afternoon, while Qin Tian was on a killing spree in the Rift, the phone placed beside him suddenly rang.

He glanced sideways and discovered it was actually a call from Su Yan.

They had added each other's contact information, but this was the first time he had received a call from Su Yan.

Feeling something was wrong, Qin Tian immediately took off his headset, picked up the phone, and answered the call.

"Hello? Su Yan."

"Qin Tian, where are you? Can you come over? We've run into trouble."

"What happened?"

Qin Tian's expression darkened, and he asked urgently.

"We were just shopping when Jiajia's bag was suddenly snatched. There were too many people shopping, and we got separated while chasing the person. Now I can't find them, and Nuannuan's phone won't go through either. I'm a bit worried about them."

Su Yan explained concisely.

"Alright, I understand. Tell me where you are, and I'm coming over now."

Qin Tian stood up directly and said.

"I'm on the south side of the mall, in front of an Adidas specialty store."

Su Yan stated her location.

"Got it, I'll be there soon."

"Okay, I'll hang up first; I need to call the police just in case."

"Mm!"

Hanging up the phone, Qin Tian tried to call Xia Nuannuan's phone while walking hurriedly toward the internet cafe entrance.

"Brother Tian, what's up?"

Zhang Peng asked loudly.

"Tian Jiajia's bag was snatched, and they got separated while chasing the person. I have to go over there immediately."

Qin Tian replied quickly.

"What? I'm coming too. Where are they?"

Zhang Peng was instantly anxious as well.

"South side of the mall!"

Qin Tian responded.

"I'm going too!"

Xu Hao also stood up and said.

Quite a few people around them immediately stood up, indicating they wanted to follow and help look for them.

"Alright, there's strength in numbers. Everyone split up and look around the mall. Whoever sees them, call my phone immediately."

Xu Hao shouted loudly.

Qin Tian didn't have time to worry about them. Listening to the "phone is powered off" prompt coming from his mobile, he had already rushed out of the internet cafe a step ahead of everyone else.