CH 65

This interview is being conducted in a live format, much like a sports match. Most of the fans who couldn’t come to watch the game in person are watching it at home.

The exhibition match has generated a lot of interest, with a large number of online viewers.

Even though Jiang Song retired a year ago, he still outshines most of the active players in terms of popularity. Many are curious about his first interview since retiring.

With the support of the fans of the Roadside Squad and Jiang Song’s own fans, the number of online viewers in the live broadcast room has reached 60 million in less than half an hour since the interview began.

These 60 million people are watching Jiang Song with a bewildered expression on their faces, as he talks about the new anchor with a big smile, as if he has transformed into a different person.

Indeed!

The host’s alarm bells are ringing, and she knew that Praise agreeing to this interview couldn’t be so simple!

The barrage in the live chat is about to explode. Although the host cannot see it, she can guess that the chat is very exciting.

After all, she is facing Jiang Song more directly than the people in the live chat, and she knows that there must be some juicy gossip involved!

She exchanged a glance with the staff below, then resumed her professional demeanor, not showing any change in expression.

“He’s really cute. I heard this young anchor is only in his early twenties. I saw him backstage earlier and I thought he was just too cute!”

The host chuckled, “I’m sure his fans know he’s cute better than we do.”

“No one knows him better than I do.”

The host tried to rescue the situation, but Jiang Song didn’t follow along and let the topic pass.

Earlier, he had seen the instructions given by the staff to the other party backstage and understood that the platform had enough capability to handle whatever he said. So, Jiang Song opened up and stared directly at the camera.

The man on the screen looked much more mature than when he retired, still exceptionally handsome with a serious look in his eyes, just like the day he announced his retirement.

Although separated by a screen, countless people felt like they were staring at each other and couldn’t help but hold their breath.

“On the day of my retirement, I said that I would not accept any interviews from any side. Today, I broke my word because I wanted to tell you all that I am in love, and my partner is of the same gender.”

The phrase “I am in love” was like a bolt from the blue, overturning the entire live broadcast room!

The number of online viewers began to soar, and the barrage was boiling with shocking and unbelievable messages.

: Praise is actually in love!

: Praise is really in love!

When the video of Xie Yao’s live broadcast spread, some people believed it while others were skeptical, but the majority remained dubious.

Even though Praise had already shown favoritism towards Xie Yao on the live platform before, most people interpreted it as cherishing talent at most, saying that the two were probably just friends.

But at this moment, Jiang Song dropped such a bombshell in the live broadcast room, and everyone was speculating about Praise’s love interest. The first name that came to mind for most people was Xie Yao!

Jiang Song couldn’t see the real-time barrage in the live broadcast room, nor did he want to. After saying these words, he took his eyes off the camera and nodded at the host as if he had just had a drink of water, rather than just coming out of the closet.

The host was confused and nodded as well, her mind still not catching up.

She vaguely guessed what was happening, but she couldn’t have imagined that Praise would be so crazy!

There were sixty million viewers in the live broadcast room, and he just said it like that!

Ordinary people need to prepare themselves mentally and gather the courage to confess their infidelity, but as a semi-public figure bathed in the public eye, Jiang Song was truly fearless!

With the person involved being so straightforward, all the scripts that the host had prepared were rendered useless. Fortunately, she had excellent professional skills and high quality, and only lost her composure for a moment before recovering, her expression on her face as usual.

The host remained calm under pressure, feeling that this moment could be considered the pinnacle of her career: “I’m very surprised, but I express my sincere blessings to you all.”

Jiang Song nodded, his expression the gentlest the host had ever seen him. “Thank you for your blessings.”

There are people in the audience winking and making gestures to signal the host.

Although the romantic relationships of professional players are not big news, when the partner is Praise and the term “coming out” is used, even though he has retired, it is still an explosive piece of news!

The surge in data from the live broadcast room shows how much of an impact this event has on the audience!

The company will always be the company, and they cannot let go of such heat. They are frantically hinting to the host to dig deeper.

The host is hesitant on stage and doesn’t know what to do, but fortunately, the interviewee is considerate, and she doesn’t need to make it difficult for her, so she speaks up herself.

“Regarding making this matter public, I have already obtained my boyfriend’s consent before this, so you can ask me anything you want, and I can answer it.” Jiang Song smiled.

His expression was very serious and gentle, very different from Praise who used to only speak one word if he could.

He must love his lover very much.

Deep affection is always the most touching, and the host’s expression involuntarily softened a lot. She immediately threw away the script in her mind and said, “I only have one question. It has been rumored online that you and the new anchor are suspected of living together. Is your lover Xie Yao?”

Jiang Song looked up, his gaze swept down for half a second and then withdrew, and he hooked his lips calmly.

“Although it may be a bit of a scarecrow to say so, I’ll tell you anyway.”

“My lover’s name is Xie Yao, and the news that I am living with him that is circulating on the internet is false. However–“

Jiang Song turned the conversation around: “I am working hard to make this news true.”

: Wow, did you guys watch Jiang Song’s personal interview in KPL yesterday? Damn, he’s gay!

: Awesome, he came out in front of tens of millions of people. This courage is as impressive as his skills!

Although society has become more open-minded now, there are still very few public figures like Praise who openly talk about their romantic relationships. For this courage alone, I support him!

: Haha, I never thought that the player I’ve been a fan of for so long is actually gay. Disgusting! I’ll keep unfollowing him as long as he’s still with that stupid anchor!

: I’m laughing so hard, upstairs, you can leave now if you don’t want to be here! The little couple is so sweet, they are so in love, why are you jumping up and down here?”

: The dinosaur era has been over for so long, and there are still creatures with only one cell in their brains like you in the world?

: Oh my god! I’ve shipped this couple for so long, and it’s finally come true!

…

KPL, SUS, and Cat’s Claw official Weibo accounts have been flooded with comments discussing Jiang Song’s romantic relationship.

The hot searches for SUS winning the championship and Praise’s love affair have been hanging at the top, and even on the second day, the popularity is still high.

There has been continuous online discussion, but those involved, Jiang Song and Xie Yao, have ignored it.

Cat’s Claw TV belongs to Xie Yao’s live streaming room. There is a leave notice hanging on the homepage with the reason for visiting relatives written on it.

At this sensitive moment, excited fans have to suspect whether these two are planning to play dead, hide away and secretly fall in love.

Xie Yao never dreamed that the first half of his life could be so wonderful.

Not to mention the bumpy life experience, just talking about falling in love, his secret crush for years came to nothing, and then inexplicably fell in love with the male god online. The two reunited and fulfilled their wishes like in a dream. They officially started dating in just one week after facing so many obstacles.

And now, in less than half a month, Xie Yao is sitting in the car to go to Jiang Song’s home, about to meet his parents.

Jiang’s parents have always known what their son has been through and have expressed their support, privately telling many relatives that their child is easy to deal with.

Unexpectedly, one day, their easy-going child fell in love, and the whole world knew about it, but they, as parents, found out from others!

Jiang’s mother was angry and took a flight back to the country with her father overnight. She called Jiang Song at three o’clock in the morning and didn’t say anything, just asked him to bring his boyfriend home to meet them.

When Xie Yao learned about this in the morning, he almost thought he was not awake and was still living in a dream.

When he fully woke up and realized that he was really ordered to meet his boyfriend’s parents, he was in a state of anxiety.

This state lasted until they got on the highway, and there was no relief.

Jiang Song was driving and felt Xie Yao’s extremely nervous and stiff mood in the passenger seat. He also felt helpless.

“Eat something. You haven’t had breakfast since this morning. What if you can’t hold on and faint when you meet my parents later?”

When Xie Yao heard the first half of the sentence, he wanted to refuse, but Jiang Song’s words directly blocked him.

Well, just eat something.

“I put some milk and bread in the middle. Find some and have a little to fill your stomach.”

Xie Yao silently took out the bread and drink.

Jiang Song focused on driving and didn’t look at him.

“Don’t be nervous. My parents are very open-minded and have seen a lot. They can understand us. Although I don’t know why I asked you to come home with me this time, I am sure they won’t give you a hard time. Relax.”

Xie Yao swallowed the bread and let out a sigh.

What should he say when he meets his boyfriend’s parents later? He couldn’t say, “Aunt and Uncle, your son and I have only met less than half a month ago, and we confirmed our relationship the next day.”

Saying it like that sounds unreliable!

He thought about it and understood that he had no choice but to go, and with a hint of resignation, he nervously prepared himself.

The Jiang family was wealthy and lived in an old house in a remote suburb of city A. Although it was an old house, it was well-maintained and had a scholarly atmosphere.

Xie Yao stood at the door of the Jiang family’s house, unable to imagine that Jiang Song, who came from such a place, was actually involved in e-sports and live-streaming businesses.

“Alright.” Jiang Song ruffled Xie Yao’s hair with his keys.

Xie Yao immediately jumped away, alert not to let him mess up his hair.

Jiang Song laughed and then pinched his face. “Mom and Dad called to say that lunch is ready. Calm down, and let’s go in.”

Xie Yao took a deep breath, but before he could exhale, the door suddenly opened.

“You two have been kissing at the door all this time, haven’t you?”