Chapter 9

The chairperson of the National E-Sport Association was already inside the meeting room by the time Ye Xiu arrived. Ye Xiu saw several committee members also present, as well as some other people that he'd never met.

Ye Xiu saw that the chairperson didn't sit on the head of the table, but he sat on the first seat of the left side. In fact, all presented committee members sit on the left side, while those strangers sit on the right side. The head seat was left empty. This arrangement made Ye Xiu felt as if there is some peace treaty that's being discussed. Sensible enough, Ye Xiu took a seat on the last seat on the left side.

He glanced at the opposite people and soon his gaze stopped at the person in the second seat. He blinked. Seating there was a man with short black hair, he has a small face to the point that it looks feminine. He'd be considered a woman if not for the scars on the left side of his face.

Seemingly noticed Ye Xiu's gaze, the man sneak a glance at him. Ye Xiu can see the corner of his mouth curved upward a little. That familiar eyes... And that mole on his left earlobe. How many people in this world have a mole on their left earlobe?

Ye Xiu stared at the "man" blankly.

How many masks does Ye Xue possess?

Regardless, seeing Ye Xue is among those unknown strangers, Ye Xiu could guess what this meeting will talk about.

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As expected, this meeting is talking about borrowing the national e-sport team to be part of Ye Xue's mission.

The person sitting on Ye Xue's right side is a bulky man typical of an army member. He is wearing a white shirt, his sleeves were rolled up and scars on both of his arms were showing. His hair is greyish while his face is full of wrinkles.

He wore a stern expression as they held the discussion. He didn't talk much and only give one or two words. The discussion was mostly being carried by another guy on his side and the chairperson. It can be seen that this man has a higher rank, just from his way of carrying himself. Chances are he is the commander.

"Mr. Liu, we understand your situation, but as you can see, we couldn't possibly let our elite members into a dangerous situation. They are not someone from a military background, we can't risk their safety." The chairperson of the National E-Sport Association, Wang Lei, said.

"Rest assure, Mr. Wang. We would not endanger any of the players' life. They will stay here and they will get our utmost protection. Should the situation turn worse that their life is in danger, we will move them to somewhere with the highest protection. That, we can promise." A middle-aged guy that sat on Ye Xue's other side answered.

This guy is one of the people that have been joining the discussion from the start. His hair is cut short, and he wore a white shirt with a black suit. His body, while not as bulky as the one old man beside Ye Xue, looked sturdier than Ye Xue. Not only that, he is taller than Ye Xue by a head even in sitting position.

His sharp eyes were staring straight to the chairperson from the start, and he has been carrying the conversation till now. Ye Xiu guessed that this guy is the spokesperson from Ye Xue's side.

And while the discussion is ongoing, Ye Xiu glanced at the silent Ye Xue.

Since the start, she didn't say a word. All she did was sitting there without care of whatever is going on. Her male disguise, although looked way more feminine compare to her other comrades, is pretty spot on. At least, she didn't look like a woman, and neither can he recognized her in one glance.

When Ye Xiu focused back on the discussion, he heard that tall guy in the middle of introducing Ye Xue.

"He is our captain for the mission. If you need anything, you can directly find him." He said as Ye Xue stood up and held her hand out. Wang Lei also stood up and shook Ye Xue's hand. "I'm Xue Ye, it's an honor to be able to work with you and the E-Sport Association, Mr. Wang." Ye Xue said with her business smile.

Hearing that, Ye Xiu can't help to raise one of his eyebrows.

Ye Xue and Xue Ye... Who in the world will just flip their real name to get a pseudonym?

So uncreative.