Who Are You Calling Gege? (Esports)

Jiang Shi is a gaming livestreamer with outstanding appearance and top-notch skills. At the same time, he is also an extreme hand-con and face-con. He simply has no resistance at all. He once fell in love with someone online because of a close-up of his hand. He stayed up late every day after the livestream to use his secondary account to help his partner gain points. The key is that he is also sweet-mouthed. In order to please his partner, he always calls him “Gege” and sounds very obedient. But later, Jiang Shi forgets the password of his secondary account, and the relationship ends without success. Having lost such a high-quality partner, Jiang Shi recorded his feelings on his secondary Weibo account with a look of melancholy. This sad mood lasted until Jiang Shi saw the photo of captain Xie Xu on the recently popular TLG team—— He is simply a heavenly dish!*) Jiang Shi: I’m alive again. Jiang Shi sneaks into the TLG team that night. One time, when he is duo-queuing with Xie Xu, he sees the other party’s amazing teamfight capability with his support hero, and blurts out: “Gege is awesome!” That day, Jiang Shi is punished with extra training. In the silent and deserted training room, Jiang Shi is grabbed by the neck and forced to look up. Xie Xu’s slender index finger brushes across his lips, his lips curve into a smile, “Who are you calling Gege?” —— Xie Xu once had a boyfriend, but he disappeared a few days after he won him over. He found a blank Weibo account through the other party’s QQ.** After waiting for a long time, the other party started posting, using bold words. The last post read, “Gege, I’m here!” Below is a photo of Xie Xu attached. The next day, a newcomer comes to the team, and his voice is very similar to his little boyfriend. He also pretended to be very obedient in front of him. The newcomer copies the exact methods used during their past online relationship, trying to ensnare him bit by bit. Xie Xu curls his lips and accepts it all without a hitch. Finally, Xie Xu looked at the newcomer – eyes red and body trembling – circles his fingers, lowers his head, and chuckles directly against his ear, “I prefer it from behind.” – *) totally his type **) this is censored with □□ in the raw, later chapters clarifies it

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Who Are You Calling Gege? (Esports) "Who Are You Calling Gege? (Esports)" promised a fluffy, comedic esports romance, and for the most part, it delivered. I went in wanting something light and entertaining, and I wasn't disappointed, though it does have some quirks. ### First Impressions Right away, I was drawn in by the promise of a shameless MC and a doting ML. The premise is simple: a streamer who's bold online but shy in person falls for a pro gamer. It's a classic setup, but the execution is where this novel shines and, occasionally, stumbles. I found myself chuckling pretty early on. ### What Works Well The humor is definitely a highlight. The MC's online antics and the reactions of his fans are genuinely hilarious. I especially appreciated the fans who egged him on or hilariously called him out on his antics. The romance is sweet and fluffy, and I enjoyed watching the MC and ML navigate their feelings. The characters, while not groundbreaking, are entertaining and have enough depth to keep me invested. The story focuses more on the characters' interactions and romance than the esports aspect, which is nice if you are not looking for a lot of technical gameplay information. I felt that the translation was well done and easy to read. ### Areas of Concern My main issue is the similarities that the novel has with "I Can Do It". The similarities made the novel feel like a knock-off in some areas. I also felt that the age gap was a bit much for me to ignore. The MC's streaming persona was also unrealistic. I also felt that the side characters were underdeveloped. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers might find the level of secondhand embarrassment induced by the MC to be overwhelming. Be warned that the MC's fans sometimes engage in over-the-top behavior. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Who Are You Calling Gege? (Esports)" is an enjoyable read if you're looking for a lighthearted and funny romance with an esports backdrop. While it may not be the most original story, the characters and humor make it worth a read. I'd recommend it, especially if you need a break from heavier novels. Just be prepared for some serious secondhand embarrassment!