108: Chapter 108 Director Yu is back online: Nothing happened, but it seems like everything did.

Yu Bai was lying on the soft, large bed in Wen Wan's bedroom, covered by a fluffy down duvet.

He was fully clothed, not even having taken off his jacket, though it was a bit disheveled.

The space beside him was empty; there was no sign of Wen Wan.

His memory was a bit fragmented, but his last impression was of both him and Wen Wan Passing out on the living room carpet.

How... did he end up sleeping in Wen Wan's bed?

What... happened last night?

Yu Bai's heart tightened. Subconsciously, he checked himself and then carefully sensed his body—aside from the headache of a hangover, there was no abnormality or discomfort.

He believed that nothing must have happened.

She wasn't that kind of person. As for himself... even if he was drunk, he shouldn't have gone that far.

He rubbed his aching temples, struggled to sit up, and got out of bed.

The bedroom was neat and clean, as if no one had slept there last night.

Only the faint, lingering fragrance in the air proved who the owner of the room was.

He walked out of the bedroom, held onto the railing, and slowly descended the stairs.

From the kitchen, the "sizzling" sound of eggs frying and the aroma of toast wafted out.

Wen Wan was wearing an apron, standing with her back to him, busy at the stove.

The morning sunlight streamed through the window onto her, gilding her with a soft golden edge.

Her movements were skillful and composed; her hair was tied in a simple low ponytail, revealing her fair, elegant neck.

Hearing his footsteps, Wen Wan turned around, her face wearing her usual gentle and appropriate smile, as if all the confiding, tears, and drunken collapse of last night had never happened.

"You're awake? Do you have a headache? I made some hangover soup; it's on the table, drink it while it's hot. Breakfast will be ready soon."

Her voice was calm and natural, though there was a faint, unmistakable dark circle under her eyes, showing that she hadn't rested well either.

"Yeah."

Yu Bai replied, walked to the dining table, sat down, and picked up the bowl of warm hangover soup, sipping it slowly.

The nanny wasn't there, and he didn't ask why. Perhaps Wen Wan had told her not to come today.

As for whether they slept together last night or what happened, Yu Bai didn't ask.

Wen Wan didn't mention it either.

It was as if a tacit understanding had quietly sealed away that fragility and intimacy from last night—which had transcended the boundaries of employer and employee, sister and brother, and even friendship—deep within their hearts.

But something it brought had tangibly changed the density and temperature of the air between them.

Nothing had happened, but it seemed like everything had happened.

In the days that followed, Yu Bai's life was filled with matches and internal struggles.

On February 22nd, in the fifth round of the FA Cup, Tottenham played away against Crystal Palace.

Yu Bai sat on the bench.

In the first half, Tottenham's performance was lackluster. Crystal Palace took advantage of a sharp breakthrough assist from "King Zaha" Wilfried Zaha, leading to a Heading goal by Martin Kelly, leaving Tottenham trailing 0:1.

At halftime, Mauricio Pochettino made adjustments, substituting out the lackluster Mousa Dembélé and Josh Onomah, and bringing on key players Christian Eriksen and Yu Bai.

The effect was immediate.

In the 57th minute, Tottenham launched a counterattack. Yu Bai dropped back to the midfield to receive the ball. Facing a pressing defender, he executed a nimble turn to shake him off, then immediately delivered a lethal through ball that pierced the entire defensive line!

Harry Kane understood perfectly, successfully beating the offside trap to create a one-on-one opportunity, and calmly slotted the ball home! 1:1! The score was leveled!

In the 66th minute, Yu Bai received the ball near the sideline on the left end of the midfield line. Facing Crystal Palace right-back Joel Ward, he performed a skillful nutmeg, easily dribbling past him.

Then, he looked up to observe, and a clear Passing route instantly appeared in his mind!

Without a moment's hesitation, he used the outside of his right foot to deliver a cross with perfect curve, speed, and placement!

The ball traced a strange arc, bypassing all defensive players, and landed precisely at the edge of the penalty area!

Son Heung-min darted forward like lightning, beating the onrushing goalkeeper to tap the ball forward, and then easily shot into the empty net! 2:1! They had turned the game around! Yu Bai had recorded two assists!

In the 83rd minute, with Crystal Palace pressing forward, their defense was left vulnerable, and Tottenham launched another rapid counterattack.

Christian Eriksen delivered a brilliant pass from the center. Yu Bai received the ball on the right flank. Facing the covering defenders Scott Dann and Damien Delaney, he used a realistic Step-over followed by a La Croqueta, toying with both of them in succession.

He broke into the right side of the penalty area, and on the edge of the large penalty area, he didn't hesitate to unleash a powerful shot with his right foot!

The ball flew like a cannonball, straight into the top left corner of the goal! 3:1! The victory was sealed!

Two assists and one goal! Director Yu had orchestrated the comeback! Yu Bai was named Man of the Match without any suspense! He used his performance to prove that in cup competitions, he was still the omnipotent "Director Yu"!

[Director Yu is online! Easy peasy!]

[That outside-of-the-foot cross, Gods Eye View is activated again!]

[Yu Bao's form is coming back so fast!]

On February 26th, in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32.

Due to the huge 5:2 advantage from the first leg, and Yu Bai being suspended due to a red card, Mauricio Pochettino made significant rotations.

Tottenham still easily defeated Fiorentina 3:0 at home, advancing with an aggregate score of 8:2.

This match was jokingly referred to by fans as "treating the Purple Lilies to a glass of '82 Lafite," filled with relish for Yu Bai's "Five goals in nine minutes record" miracle in the first leg.

However, when the scene returned to the Premier League, Yu Bai's state seemed to have undergone a subtle change.