By Zephyria 
Everything happened too fast.
The previously lively and bustling live stream fell into complete silence within mere seconds.
The camera captured only limited footage, a tall figure bending down, a pair of slender, well-defined hands gripping the young man’s waist, tightening their hold.
And a glimpse of a perfect jawline.
Sheep disappeared from the camera’s view.
The overwhelming barrage of comments that followed nearly flooded the chat:
【Who was that?!】
【MianMian’s husband?!!! Holy shit, he’s so handsome!!!】
【Is this the legendary high-tier couple?】
【MianMian’s wearing a ring, they’ve been married for almost a year.】
【The height difference is killing me】
【AHHHH he just carried his wife away like that】
【And then? And then??!】
【What part of this can’t my Glory VIP membership let me see?!】
【This is the first time I’ve seen someone so undeniably handsome without even seeing their full face】
Soon, the clip was uploaded to gaming forums and Weibo.
Initially, it was assumed to be just a live-stream mishap by a gaming streamer. Though Sheep was a professional player, his popularity was niche, and those outside the gaming community wouldn’t pay much attention, so it shouldn’t have caused too much of a stir.
But they couldn’t have been more wrong.
Within three hours of being uploaded, the short clip amassed an astonishing 200,000 views.
【I need this streamer’s full info in three seconds】
【Sheep! 20 years old, member of Team ME., national runner-up, about to fly overseas for the Glory tournament, literally representing our country】
【A player this handsome actually exists?】
【I’ve been beauty-struck】
【I wake up and my house is on fire?】
【Not just a small streamer】
【Future world champion】
Sheep was carried back to the bedroom.
The chilling aura surrounding him finally made Jing Mian realize the gravity of the situation.
Later, though the young man lowered his lashes and solemnly reflected on breaking his promise to his husband, his attempt to quietly stash the remaining snacks into his luggage for the trip abroad had been exposed, betraying his innocent act to avoid punishment.
A cool hand gripped his shoulder, and as teeth sank into the nape of his neck, the violent tremors sent tears spilling onto the pillow.
His back and shoulders flushed red.
The pressure of lips and teeth against his nape gradually tightened, making the young man shudder uncontrollably.
Just when he thought it might break skin, the grip finally loosened.
His emotions had been on a rollercoaster.
Only then did Jing Mian relax his tightly pressed lips.
The sound of water was the only thing that remained.
Unbeknownst to him, his abandoned phone downstairs was already overwhelmed with notifications, the internet and personal messages in complete chaos.
As the hype continued, some sharp-eyed netizens began noticing more details:
【Does anyone else think the voice of the lover who appeared behind the beauty sounds familiar?】
【+1, I was just about to say that!!】
【Familiar?】
【What do you mean, is he another player?】
【Not a player】
【Maybe I’m crazy, but that voice… sounds more and more like Ren Congmian.】
【Upstairs, you might actually be insane】
…
Though it was just one person’s claim, more and more users began agreeing with the comment.
It even made its way to the trending comments.
Gradually, the focus shifted from marveling at Sheep’s stunning beauty in the gaming community to speculating about the identity of the man who appeared later and carried Sheep away.
At first, everyone thought it was just a meme, but as the discussion went on, more and more people began to take it seriously.
【It can’t be Ren Congmian】
【Why not?】
【I work in the modeling industry, and the body proportions, the last person with such perfection was indeed Teacher Ren】
【The hands are even more similar, slender, fair, with distinct knuckles】
【Right, the veins and the sense of strength when tensed, I can find matching photos】
【Not to mention the voice, and the side profile and jawline in the brief glimpse of his face】
【…Are you guys microscopes incarnate or what?】
Despite not showing his face, the two shared too many inexplicable overlaps.
But no one believed it.
After all, in this world, coincidences outnumber facts.
The video’s popularity skyrocketed, yet neither side responded. Since it involved two different circles, not just Weibo but every platform exploded with discussions, though explanations remained varied.
Netizens were dying of curiosity.
【Honestly, if it really is Teacher Ren… it’s kinda ship-worthy】
【I’ve been too scared to say it, thank you for speaking my mind】
【Ship-worthy +1!!】
【Held back from saying it +1】
【Who gets it? The height difference, the sexual tension, carrying him with one arm, and the fact that he was worried about the kid eating instant noodles alone at home!! Damn, so doting】
【Hot take: Whatever their relationship, he really loves him】
【Panting intensifies】
【Even their names match perfectly】
【This lingering sexual tension!! Absolutely killer】
Just as the online frenzy showed no signs of dying down, the original post on the Glory forum resurfaced, screenshotted and reposted on other platforms, even climbing to the second spot on the trending list.
The insider from the original post, though only appearing in a few comments, was also screenshotted by players:
【I don’t think I saw a ring】
【Only MianMian was wearing one.】
【Not necessarily, it might just be blocked by the angle.】
【I’m an insider, debunking this urgently】
【?! Ears perked】
【This is Sheep’s brother’s house.】
【The person who appeared later might indeed be Teacher Ren, but their relationship is brothers, not partners.】
【Really just brothers?】
【If I may ask, which side’s insider are you?】
【A fan from Sheep’s livestream, why?】
……
The trending hashtag explicitly stated that the two were most likely not lovers but brothers, with video evidence attached, including past instances of Sheep referring to the man during his livestreams.
—Always as “Brother.”
So who was the owner of that hand?
Moreover, the man’s hand was obscured by the angle, perhaps hiding a wedding ring, or perhaps only MianMian was wearing one.
This was a sleepless night for every netizen.
But most were well aware that this matter would inevitably be downplayed by both parties involved, and the spectacular wave would eventually subside.
This dramatic chapter would be lightly turned over, Sheep would compete as usual, and Teacher Ren would carry on with his activities as normal.
Outwardly, the two would remain unconnected, for time would dilute everything.
Except, late that night.
Ren Congmian updated his Weibo.
Attached was a photo of the man holding the youth, with the previously obscured ring on his left hand now visible.
The edge of the band glimmered brilliantly.
Above the photo,
Just one short sentence—
@Ren Congmian: “He is my Sheep.”