Chapter 929: Ruler of Esports 43

As the teams lined up for post-match handshakes, the top-lane player from the NDF team—known for his Armor gameplay—walked up to Tang Wan with a sincere expression.

“I’ve been playing professionally for two years, and I’ve never truly respected anyone… but today, I’m convinced. You’re incredible.”

He extended his hand.

But before Tang Wan could respond, Fan Tong smoothly stepped forward and intercepted the handshake.

“You’ve got good judgment,” he said lazily, gripping the other player’s hand instead. “My girlfriend is amazing. Admire her even more next time.”

As for shaking hands with Tang Wan?

Not happening.

He hadn’t even held her hand enough himself—why would he let others do it so casually?

Tang Wan shot him an annoyed glance.

We’re still on a live broadcast. Do you really have to act like this?

Even so, she politely stepped forward afterward and completed the handshakes with the rest of the team.

Meanwhile, the audience watching this unfold was already losing it.

“HAHAHA the fox is still the fox—he blocked the handshake outright!”

“Protective mode activated! Not letting anyone near his ‘egg’!”

“This is next-level jealousy, I can’t breathe!”

Fan Tong, of course, couldn’t care less about the comments.

Once the handshake ended, he casually took Tang Wan’s hand and led her forward with the team to greet the crowd.

The arena erupted into cheers.

After this match, Tang Wan—both as the MVP and the only female professional player—instantly became the center of attention across the Honor of Kings community.

Clips of her gameplay spread rapidly online.

In particular, the moments where she used Luban No. 7 to snipe kills and steal objectives were edited into highlight reels that went viral.

One trending title read:

“TG’s female pro ‘Sweetheart’ makes a flawless debut with Luban!”

Viewers were stunned.

They all played the same “short-legged” hero—so why did hers look like a completely different character?

But while Tang Wan’s popularity soared, not everyone was pleased.

Lin Haiyang felt uneasy. In just half a year, Tang Wan had grown into someone who could threaten both his team and his own standing.

Qiqi was even more frustrated.

As another female streamer, her position as the top “first sister” on the platform was now in danger. Compared to Tang Wan—a skilled professional player—her reliance on teaming with pros to maintain her win rate suddenly felt… fragile.

But no matter how unhappy they were, neither of them could do anything about it.

They weren’t untouchable protagonists standing above everyone else.

They were just ordinary people who had risen through the popularity of the game.

And now, someone stronger had appeared.

Back at the TG club, the team returned in high spirits.

The coach greeted them with a broad smile, praising Tang Wan’s performance before turning serious.

“There’s another match next Tuesday. Keep working hard—don’t get complacent. Other teams are still strong.”

Tang Wan nodded obediently, her expression slightly playful.

Watching her, Fan Tong felt an itch to pull her into his arms and “teach her a lesson.”

After the debrief, the team headed out for dinner, still buzzing from the victory.

Once they finished eating, Fan Tong turned to the others.

“You guys head back first. I’ll take Wanwan out for a walk.”

The moment he said that, everyone’s expressions twisted.

A walk?

She was the calmest one on the team today!

Let’s be honest—

You just want an excuse to spend time alone with her, don’t you?