novelraw Chapter 571: Courting Favor
Chapter 571: Courting Favor
The first round ended.
Mo Liang was eliminated, and Drunk Lying on the Beauty’s Knee made it through.
Seeing this result, nobody in the audience made a sound.
This outcome was unexpected yet reasonable. Mo Liang was strong, but no one imagined that Drunk Lying on the Beauty’s Knee’s physical strength had reached the level of a beast.
This—
Now capable of withstanding Mecha attacks with sheer physical strength...
What else could anyone say?
This is a beast’s world; it simply can’t be defined in human terms.
Hearing what Drunk Lying on the Beauty’s Knee said, Mo Liang’s expression darkened slightly: stopped at the top 10.
At this moment—
The audience in the North District suddenly shouted loudly, "Mo Liang, it’s not your fault for stumbling, we just won’t stumble next time."
"That’s right! It’s not about your strength, it’s about your stumble."
"What stumble? It’s the opponent who is not human."
"That’s right! The opponent is a beast, we shouldn’t compare ourselves to a beast."
...
One by one, people from the North District voiced their comfort to Mo Liang, though... their words sounded somewhat awkward.
Nevertheless, Mo Liang accepted everyone’s kindness and nodded towards the audience. Then, she looked at Drunk Lying on the Beauty’s Knee and said, "Next time, I look forward to battling you again."
The Alliance Network competition is held every year, so there’s plenty more opportunities for them to compete.
Even—
Next semester, the official offline competition hosted by Alliance University will occur, and there’s a high chance that they will confront each other as they represent their respective schools.
Suddenly, Mo Liang felt a surge of combativeness: she wanted to compete against Drunk Lying on the Beauty’s Knee once more to see who was truly the strongest.
Then—
Chu Jiaojiao chuckled and said, "Next competition, I’ll continue to beat you up."
Mo Liang: "..."
Mo Liang: "Goodbye!"
...
The teleportation array, sent the competitor away from the arena, while the audience remained still, quietly awaiting the second group of participants.
Over here.
When Ji You saw Chu Jiaojiao logging off, she immediately came over diligently and smilingly asked, "Jiaojiao... I treat you well usually, right?"
Huh?
Why is Ji You suddenly asking this?
Chu Jiaojiao looked suspicious but still answered honestly, "Other than being a bit stingy, Ji You, you treat me quite well."
"Let’s not talk about that." Ji You’s mouth twitched as she changed the subject, "Our grandma, our second aunt, are they busy often? Do they call you often?"
Huh?
"They’re busy, sometimes I can’t find them for days on end," Chu Jiaojiao said nonchalantly, "But I also dislike them nagging me every day. It’s better if they don’t contact me often."
"That can’t be right." Ji You disagreed, saying, "Family members should keep in touch frequently, nagging each other—that’s how relationships grow stronger."
Chu Jiaojiao: "So?"
Ji You said, "So, next time your grandma or second aunt calls, let me know, I want to meet them and send them my regards."
Chu Jiaojiao: "..."
Chu Jiaojiao hesitated, saying, "But every time my second aunt or grandma contacts me, it’s either shouting or scolding, nothing good ever happens."
Ji You said, "Scolding shows closeness, shouting shows love. Next time they call, let me know, I’ll take the scolding for you."
Chu Jiaojiao: "!!!"
Does Ji You have too much time on her hands?
Or is something wrong with her head?
"Cough cough..." Sensing Chu Jiaojiao’s incredulous expression, Ji You cleared her throat and explained, "Of course, our second aunt and grandma’s way of parenting isn’t right; how can they be hitting or scolding all the time? We need to reason, to convince with logic! Later, I’ll have a proper talk with them!"
Chu Jiaojiao was a bit skeptical: "Really...really?"
Ji You smiled, "Of course."
Chu Jiaojiao scratched her head, "Then that’s great."
While saying this, she chuckled and said, "But Ji You, don’t worry, my grandma and second aunt might be rough around the edges, but as long as you reason with them convincingly, they won’t hit people anymore."
After a slight pause, Chu Jiaojiao stared at Ji You’s flawless face and said dreamily, "But, even if they start punching others, I am not afraid, I will definitely protect Ji You’s face!"
Ji You: "..."
Chu Family—
Truly a bizarre family.
However—
If I could really get training from Grandma Chu and Second Aunt Chu to improve my physical strength, it would be worth it to show some kindness to the beauty-lover Chu Jiaojiao!
The poor physical strength Ji You was already paving the way for herself to endure Mecha and Star Beasts someday in the future.
...
Mu Jianling suddenly said, "Silence!"
Dropping those two words, his gaze gently swept over Ji You and Chu Jiaojiao, scaring them from further distractions.
Mu Jianling said, "Some fools, although they have won the competition, it does not mean that what they have done isn’t foolish. I hope all of you take it as a shame and not take pride in being foolish."
Students: "Yes!"
Mu Jianling said, "Continue watching the competition."
Ji You sat up straight, ready to focus on the holographic screen, when she accidentally caught sight of Liu Fufeng, who was still fiddling with his fingers, once closely observed, it appeared he was copying her own made-up moves!
Left one circle.
Right one circle.
Left three circles.
Right three circles.
...
Repeat.
Again repeat.
Ji You raised her hand to her forehead: "Oh my God, enough already, how long have you been fidgeting?"
Suddenly hearing Ji You speak, Liu Fufeng’s body trembled and his fingers paused briefly, and then he continued, "I...I think it’s quite useful."
His voice, small and delicate... seemed to carry a hint of shyness.
Ji You: "..."
At this moment—
A new set of opponents had already been teleported into the arena.
Little Shengsheng VS General Chang Sheng
Both seemed not to be talkative, greeted each other, and immediately began the competition. The audience only saw a fierce exchange in the battlefield, making it seem like the outcome was uncertain...
But Ji You knew that Little Shengsheng was performing very stably.
General Chang Sheng has a good name, but upon closer observation, a few times he was barely holding off Little Shengsheng’s attacks.
As expected—
minutes later.
General Chang Sheng first showed signs of defeat and then was utterly routed.
With a straightforward shot, Little Shengsheng sent his opponent off the stage.
System: [This match is over, Little Shengsheng wins.]
The result of this group, as one might expect.
Thus, the top five now include Drunk Lying on the Beauty’s Knee and Little Shengsheng.
Next, it’s Ji You and Little Cutie’s competition.
Ji You straightened up, ready to enter the Star Network. As she looked up, she saw Sheng Qingyan still lying on the desk with a lazy expression, until Chu Jiaojiao pushed him hard, and Sheng Qingyan then stretched out his pale fingers, covered his mouth, and yawned, "Why wake me up, I was sleeping so sweetly..."
And—
Just dreamt of being hired by the Master as a salesclerk.
...
Seeing this, Ji You thought:
I’ve got this.
I’ve got this.
I’ve got this.
This type, I can take on three alone!