The sky here is always gray, like the mournful face of a twilight beauty.

The air here is full of moisture, and it seems that raindrops will fall at any moment.

It's a peaceful little city, with people coming and going, but it's free from the hustle and bustle.

This is a closed land, where people are safe and lonely.

Two hundred kilometers north of the city, there is the rich and prosperous land of abundance, if there are people who are not willing to be lonely on the mountain peak, they may be able to see the brilliant lights that are not extinguished all night. And this small city, only the continuous drizzle that almost never stops all year round is accompanied by it, like a lonely woman who often washes her face with tears in the boudoir. This declining city may not even be remembered by name, and the only name that can be recognized by the world is Rain City.

"Mom, I'm here."

At this time, a long-distance bus was driving into the station of the small town, and a thin young man was talking on the phone and getting off the train with the flow of people. He wears a light blue sweater and a pair of gray slacks, his hair is slightly disheveled, and there is always a hint of a smile on his lips. I have to admit that this is a very good-looking man. And it seems that it is good to see that as soon as he walks into the waiting hall, he has become the focus of attention of the audience.

Two high school girls timidly walked up to him and asked softly:

"Excuse me, are you a TopOne?"

After receiving an affirmative answer, the two girls couldn't help but scream excitedly:

"It's really you! Please sign us! ”

Then, more than a dozen young people asking for autographs and group photos came around.

Finally finished dealing with the fans, Xiao Xin breathed a sigh of relief. Originally, he refused the sponsor's arrangement to send him a car to take him home, just so that he could go home to see his parents with peace of mind. I didn't expect to be recognized as soon as I arrived in my hometown. It seems that this once closed town has also learned to keep up with the times.

"Which star is that?"

"It's like a game. Seen it on TV. ”

"What's so great about playing games, young people these days. Love these weird things! ”

Listening to the whispers of the two aunts behind him, Xiao Xin couldn't help but smile bitterly. Although e-sports has developed rapidly in China in the past two years, it still does not reach the popularity of traditional sports such as football and basketball. I don't know how many years it will take for E-sport to get rid of the superficiality of "just playing" and truly become a competitive sport that is recognized by everyone.

Forget it, I'm on vacation, why do you think about these esoteric questions? Xiao Xin put his hands in his pockets and walked leisurely towards the door of the waiting hall, not even a piece of luggage on his body. Outside of the game, Xiao Xin is actually a casual and somewhat lazy person.

Walk out of the waiting hall. Standing on this long-lost land. Looking up, the clouds have become dispersed, and a little sunlight is shining through the clouds. Xiao Xin smiled, closed his eyes, and breathed deeply, the air was still a little moist, the same as many years ago, Xiaocheng, it still hasn't changed. Last time back. still brought Liu Fei to meet his parents. Time has passed, but the small town is still the same, and the face is no longer the same.

Xiao Xin continued to stroll through the streets, and the clouds gradually dissipated. The sun is shining without barriers, and there seems to be a smile on people's faces, in Rain City. It's a rare day to see!

My mood suddenly became relaxed, but I have been too nervous lately. It's time for a good rest. It seems that the decision to give the whole team a holiday was the right one.

After the Ice King Race. FF has been notified by WWE (World WAR3 Association) that the new WC3L will start in a month's time. At the same time, under the repeated contact and screening of Lao Mao, the new main sponsor of FF has finally been finalized, and the new owner of China's largest rat key manufacturer is also very generous, as soon as the sponsorship contract is negotiated, he took the initiative to build a new professional training base for FF, as well as the design and production of team uniforms, team logos and the like, which are also necessary images as a team representing China in WC3L. Actually, Xiao Xin never thought of these things, more often than not, he just thought about how to improve his strength and how to win the championship, speaking of which, he is really not a qualified captain. Due to the construction of a new base, all the equipment in the original temporary training room had to be relocated, so the training of FF had to be temporarily suspended for a few days. After Xiao Xin and Lao Mao discussed, they decided to simply take a five-day holiday for the whole team.

For FF, this is an opportunity to adjust and rest, but for Xiao Xin, there is some evasion. Xiao Tian's anger doesn't seem to be over yet, the taste of the cold war is not interesting, and she is used to admiring Xiao Tian's pretty and cute smiling face, but now she can only face her expressionless face. Xiao Xin didn't know, why was this happening? He didn't know what he was doing to Xiao Tian......

Xiao Xin stopped suddenly, and in front of him was a newsstand, on the cover of the latest issue of "E-sports Era":

"Liu Fei and Zhu Jun broke up in a flash! Zhu Jun took the initiative to dissolve the marriage contract! ”

Xiao Xin immediately took out his mobile phone, pressed a string of familiar numbers, and as soon as he dialed in, Liu Fei's soft voice came from the other end of the phone:

"Hehe, it's only called now, you're not well-informed enough."

Liu Fei's serene chuckle, and her mood didn't seem to be low. Xiao Xin relaxed a little and asked lightly:

"What's going on?"

"Zhu Jun has immigrated to Australia and said he will never come back. Before he leaves, he wants me to say to you: I'm sorry. ”

Xiao Xin raised his head, in the blue sky, in the clouds, a plane could be vaguely seen slowly passing by.

"If you still have a chance to meet him, say to him on my behalf: Congratulations!"

If a person can let go of all grievances and realize enlightenment, it is indeed worth congratulating.

"So, what are you going to do?"

Xiao Xin continued to ask.

"Me? WEG, ESWC, ACON, WCG, are all my goals. But ......"

Liu Fei's voice became more and more brisk.

"My biggest goal is to really win you once!"

Xiao Xin smiled:

“OK！ I'll wait for you! ”

Putting down the phone, Xiao Xin stood on the corner of the street, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The grudge between him, Liu Fei and Zhu Jun for several years ended like this. He once hated Liu Fei, Zhu Jun, and even the whole world. However, hatred is really a tiring thing that no one can bear. Zhu Jun, who suddenly woke up, is worthy of congratulations, why not himself?

It's just that, whether it's love or hate, it's our lost youth.

Xiao Xin waved his hand to stop a taxi and got into the car.

The scenery outside the window flies in front of you, as if the past time is replaying in your heart.

Singing came from the stereo in the car:

"I can meet you in the moment of my life,

I spent all my luck.

It was not until this day that I found out,

...... have breathed air"

It's time, it's time to go home.

**********

Xiao Xin:

I went out shopping with your dad and there was no food or food ^_^ in the fridge! , I ordered takeout for you and put it on the table. I'll be back in the evening and I'll make you something to eat! Don't run around at home after eating, your hometown has changed a lot in the past two years, I'm afraid you'll get lost! - Your dear mother. ”

Xiao Xin looked at the note in his hand and could only smile bitterly. At this point, he finally returned home, but it was empty.

"Mom...... Sure enough, it's still the same! ”

Xiao Xiao complained a little, Xiao Xin picked up the lunch box, no matter what, the rice still has to be eaten. Chewing unpalatable takeaway in his mouth, Xiao Xin suddenly thought: I wonder if Xiao Tian's cooking is also so unpalatable?

In the sky, the sun faded and the clouds gradually began to accumulate. This is a precursor to rain.

"Weather in Rain City...... It hasn't changed. ”

At this time, Xiao Xin was in the city cemetery.

When I came back this time, in addition to visiting my family, I also came to visit my grandmother's grave. For Xiao Xin, his grandmother is not only a relative who raised him since he was a child, but also an important person who decided that he embarked on the road of e-sports. When Xiao Xin first went to college, he was already well-known in the Warcraft circle, and he also wanted to be a professional player, but the idea of "not doing a proper job" with "games" as a career was completely unacceptable to his family living in a small town, and even his mother, who had always been open-minded, was fiercely opposed. When Xiao Xin was in a dispute with his parents, it was his grandmother who was getting older and stronger who firmly supported Xiao Xin, which gave him the opportunity to embark on the road of e-sports.

"It's a pity that grandma can't see you win the Olympic championship."

This was the last thing my grandmother said to Xiao Xin when she was dying. My grandmother always thought that this sport, which was listed as the country's 99th sport, was a matter of course for the Olympic Games.

Xiao Xin placed the flower basket in front of his grandmother's tomb.

Esports Olympic Champion? Maybe our next generation will have this opportunity......

"Click, click"

A little wet marks gradually appeared on the ground, Xiao Xin raised his head, and water droplets gradually fell in the air.

Finally, I saw it again, the rain of Rain City.

Xiao Xin held up his umbrella and walked down the stairs. In Rain City, it is common sense to go out with an umbrella.

After walking the long stairs, Xiao Xin turned back inadvertently, the vast drizzle blurred the air, and through the faint mist, Xiao Xin vaguely saw the back of a man, standing alone in the rain, standing in front of a tombstone. Xiao Xin suddenly had a strange feeling, and somehow, he walked up the stairs again and walked behind this back.

"My favorite wife. Ling"

On the tombstone, these words are simply engraved, and there is a posthumous photo next to it. The young woman in the photograph has a serene face and a happy expression.

This woman is familiar.

Suddenly, Xiao Xin's hand trembled slightly, he already remembered who this woman was!

In Xi'an Fan Lane, in the happy flower shop, she also looked so light and happy. She is, Free's wife.

Xiao Xin sighed, took a step forward gently, and stood beside the man, the umbrella moved lightly, covering the top of the two heads at the same time.

"Ling's favorite, the rain in Rain City."

The man suddenly said lightly, Xiao Xin was speechless, just looked up at the raindrops scattered in the air with him.

"It's been a long time, I didn't expect to meet here."

The man turned his head, still with the familiar smile on his face, but with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

Xiao Xin also smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"yes, long time no see, Free."