novelODS Chapter 73 Rita: Want to Talk?
Chapter 73 Rita: Want to Talk?
After finishing their drinks, everyone sat down, and Abu laughed again, "Alright, we're all family, so let's not stand on ceremony. Everyone, eat and drink well!"
The factory manager next to Lin Mo picked up the biggest piece of lobster meat and put it into Lin Mo's bowl: "Little Mo, eat more to replenish your strength. We'll need your support to carry us to MSI!"
Scout, Zet, and Meiko boasted wildly while echoing each other's sentiments.
Lin Mo didn't waste any time and joined in the boasting.
To his surprise, the factory manager, always quick to speak, added, "What a pity, we should have invited Auntie to come and eat with us."
"Why?" Meiko chimed in from the other end, winking at Lin Mo as she spoke.
The factory manager glanced at Lin Mo and chuckled, "That's the good older sister of our hero today, Brother Mo. Don't you think we should invite her?"
Hearing their conversation, Abu immediately became interested: "Tell me more!"
Lin Mo: ...
Damn it, can't you guys just eat properly...?
Then, the factory manager vividly recounted everything he had seen and heard in recent days, adding embellishments to the story.
From the time Yu Shuang proactively added him on WeChat after the match against RNG, to Lin Mo helping her duo queue and climb the ranks, and now...
Upon hearing this, Abudu exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, is this for real, Xiao Mo?"
"You actually believe that, Sister Bu?" Lin Mo took the opportunity to change how she addressed her.
Upon hearing the title "Sister Bu," Abu paused for a moment, but didn't seem to mind. He nodded and said, "She should believe it. After all, even a dog would find your looks pleasing to the eye."
Lin Mo: ...
Is this a compliment?
"And also, it seems that Brother Mo and Rita also..." The factory manager started his big mouth again.
Lin Mo gave up and ignored what they were saying, just kept stuffing delicious food into his mouth.
During the gathering, everyone chatted animatedly, gossiping about Lin Mo and reminiscing about the thrilling moments in the competition.
Laughter frequently erupted from the private room.
This feast took almost an hour and a half to finish.
By the time everyone had eaten and drunk their fill and walked out of the restaurant with their round bellies, it was already 10 p.m.
After they came out, Abu asked everyone if they wanted to go to a karaoke bar, but unexpectedly, they were all opposed.
"I'm not going."
"It's not fun."
"Let's go back to the hotel first."
Abu looked at the group of teenagers with some confusion and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to get back to the hotel?"
The factory manager pulled out his phone and chuckled, "Go back and check out the forums and Weibo! I desperately need to see how netizens are praising us!"
"Exactly!" Meiko nodded in agreement. "If you win a match but don't read the comments section, then what's the point of winning?"
The ultimate joy for esports players: winning a match and then spending the whole night watching netizens shower them with praise!
Not only them, but Lin Mo was also eager to return home at this moment.
Of course, he wasn't there to watch netizens chat.
His phone screen lit up briefly.
That was a WeChat message from Rita:
"Brother Mozi, are you done with your work?"
"I've prepared a surprise for you! Remember to message me when you're done!"
Looking at the message, Lin Mo took a deep breath and felt that the night was exceptionally enchanting.
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The bus came to a smooth stop in front of the hotel where EDG was staying.
As soon as the car door opened, the factory manager, Meiko, and a group of internet-addicted teenagers rushed into the hotel lobby, clearly eager to get back to their rooms and start their "surfing the internet" mode to enjoy the worship of their online friends.
Lin Mo followed the group to the elevator entrance, then suddenly stopped.
"Well, you guys go up first." Lin Mo rubbed his stomach and casually made up an excuse, "I ate too much lobster just now, I'm a little full, I want to go for a walk around the neighborhood to digest."
"Taking a walk to digest?" The factory manager turned around, looking suspicious. "Where are you going to digest so late? Are you going to find some girl to help you digest?"
"Get lost, get lost, get lost," Lin Mo said with a sullen laugh. "I'm wandering around by myself, you guys hurry up and go upstairs."
Abu waved his hand with a smile, "Alright, let Xiao Mo go. It's good for her to relax. But Xiao Mo, be careful and come back to rest early. We have to catch a flight back to Shanghai tomorrow morning."
"Okay, Sister Bu."
Watching everyone enter the elevator, Lin Mo turned around, took out his phone, and opened Rita's WeChat.
Lin Mo: "I've arrived at the hotel. Sister Ta Zi, where are you?"
Almost instantly, Rita sent a location: "The hotel arranged by the authorities is right next to your hotel. Just cross the street. I'm on a bench in the small garden downstairs from the hotel. Come over~"
"Okay, I'll be right there!"
Lin Mo put away his phone and followed the navigation. In less than five minutes, he arrived at the rooftop garden of the star-rated hotel.
A cool night breeze carried the faint fragrance of flowers and grass in the garden.
As soon as Lin Mo entered the garden, he spotted the familiar figure sitting in the wicker chair under the dim, soft light of the streetlights.
At this moment, Rita was wearing a beige knitted cardigan over a light pink floral print sundress.
Her skirt was slightly rolled up, just reaching her knees, revealing a section of her fair and shapely calves, and she wore a pair of simple white flat shoes.
Her originally slightly wavy, shoulder-length hair was now tied into a playful bun, with two soft strands of hair hanging down her temples, swaying gently in the night breeze.
Lin Mo's eyes lit up.
Isn't this the girl next door?
"Sister Ta Zi," Lin Mo stepped forward and praised, "Your outfit is absolutely adorable! You look completely different from how you were on stage during the day; I almost didn't recognize you."
Upon hearing Lin Mo's voice, Rita looked up at him.
Under the cover of night, the young man appeared exceptionally handsome and dashing.
Rita smiled. "Thank you for the compliment, Brother Mo. You're handsome too. Please, have a seat, my great contributor!"
Lin Mo smiled and sat down on the bench next to her. A fruity fragrance wafted into Lin Mo's nostrils, refreshing and delightful.
"So..." Lin Mo tilted his head slightly and asked curiously, "Adorable Sister Ta Zi, what surprise did you have for me?"
"What's the rush? You'll get your share."
Rita gave him a coquettish glare, then, as if by magic, pulled out an exquisitely packaged little velvet gift box from her bag and handed it to Lin Mo.
"Here, open it and take a look."
Lin Mo took the gift box and gently opened it.
Under the glow of the streetlights, a custom-made sterling silver mechanical keyboard keycap lay quietly inside the box.
The keycaps are exquisitely crafted, with a lifelike LPL Silver Dragon Cup engraved on top. On the side of the base of the Silver Dragon Cup, there is a line of small print: Champion Top Laner Mo.
A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Mo's eyes.
This gift may not be very expensive, but it was definitely given with care.
"When did you prepare this?" Lin Mo turned to look at her. "Aren't you afraid we'll lose today?"
"Hehe," Rita chuckled slyly, then magically produced another identical gift box from behind her back. "That's why I prepared two! This one only has your ID engraved on it. But I won't give you this one, since you both won."
Lin Mo carefully put the gift box away and said earnestly, "Thank you, I like it very much."
"I'm glad you like it." Rita's smile deepened when she saw Lin Mo's cherished gesture.
She had been worried that Lin Mo might have objections if the gift wasn't expensive, but now it seems he's not that kind of person.
However, after Lin Mo put away the gift, he looked at her with a half-smile and lowered his voice, saying:
"However, the surprise I guessed was wrong... what a pity."
"Huh?" Rita was stunned for a moment, and Lin Mo's words flashed through her mind instantly—"Could it be a kiss?"
"You... how dare you push your luck!" Rita punched Lin Mo in embarrassment and anger. "You big pervert!"
"Ahem, just kidding, don't mind me, Sister Ta."
"Hmph!" Rita rolled her eyes at Lin Mo, then tilted her head and asked, "But I'm quite curious, Brother Mo, have you ever been in a relationship?"
"No, they all say I'm as innocent as a blank sheet of paper."
"Pah! You're more like a yellow sheet of paper than a blank sheet!" Rita retorted.
After a second of silence, she asked again, "So, do you want to talk?"