Master of Trading Star Card Game

Chapter 28 - Declare the Card Store Open (Part 1)

Translator: Star River from wangmamaread

Proofreader: Rhith

Chen Xiao treated them at the revolving restaurant on the top floor of the Grand Hotel, opposite Capital University.

Xie Mingzhe looked through the floor-to-ceiling window and saw the skyscrapers and levitated roads. Immersed in the game world these days, he nearly forgot that the real world was in a high-tech era. But it was a pity that Chinese classic culture got lost in this world.

Seeing the boy lost in thought beside the window, Chen Xiao walked over to him and asked, "Xiao Xie, do you think I look like a bad guy?"

Xie Mingzhe recovered consciousness, "Why did you ask that? You are a nice person!"

Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows, "Really? I thought you regarded me as a very bad boss so you don't want to tell me your secret."

Xie Mingzhe's heart missed a beat, "What secret?"

Chen Xiao patted his shoulder, "Tell me when you want. If you don't want to say it, I won't force you."

It was a hearty lunch, joyous and harmonious.

But Xie Mingzhe felt upset, worrying that Brother Chen may have known something.

After returning to the studio, Xie Mingzhe looked at the helmets, seats and the large virtual LCD screen in the centre of the room. He suddenly realized – did he overlook something important? The data of the computers in the studio were usually interoperable, right? Just like an internet cafe manager could monitor all computers in the cafe, the studio owner did too.

Thinking of Brother Chen's words at noon, Xie Mingzhe felt a shudder running down his back. He immediately ran upstairs to look for Chen Xiao. The man was smoking on the balcony, leaving Xie Mingzhe a figure shrouded in smoke.

Xie Mingzhe touched his nose with embarrassment and asked, "Brother Chen, do you know all of what I've done in the game?"

Chen Xiao blew some smoke rings and then looked back at him, saying, "All smart   helmets in the game studio are connected with the host machine to make it convenient to liquidate the data everyday. I found that you have made a lot of cards, but I don't know much about the specific situation. After all, your individual space is your privacy, so I have never entered into your space."

Xie Mingzhe, "..."

Chen Xiao looked very gentle. He smoked as he said, "There are only a few players who have the ability to make cards in this game. You have talent in this field while keeping a low profile to prevent others from knowing that, which is good for you. At least you are not as innocent as a white rabbit who may put all his cards on the table. We met each other not long ago, so it's normal that you are wary towards me."

He was so frank that Xie Mingzhe felt embarrassed, "I didn't guard against you deliberately. At first I was not sure if I could sell my card, and I just wanted to make some pocket money. I just figured out the whole thing in the last two days."

Chen Xiao said, "If you are willing to believe me, I can help you. If not, it doesn't matter. We are only a boss and an employee, and you only signed a one-month contract. After that, it's up to you whether you will continue to work here."

Xie Mingzhe kept silent for a moment, and then he looked up at Chen Xiao, saying, "Brother Chen, I believe in you."

Apart from Chen Xiao accepting him even though he was a newcomer, another reason why Xie Mingzhe dared to trust Chen Xiao was the latter's feelings for his brother. Many times he saw Chen Xiao standing on the balcony smoking alone, or watering the succulents left by his brother. He looked very gentle, lost in memory. All this showed Chen Xiao was a man who valued his family and friends. Generally, such a person would not betray his friend.