Chapter 56: The Spotlight
Chapter 56: The Spotlight
After Lu Wu's team defeated Team 038, they became the center of attention in the Quan Cheng Cup.
The organizers immediately portrayed them as the ultimate dark horse, and Team 233 unexpectedly replaced Team 038 as the seeded team for the Quan Cheng Cup.
This move by the organizers further propelled Team 233 into the spotlight, garnering unprecedented attention.
Even Lu Wu himself had not anticipated this turn of events.
Although he had initially aimed to be the dark horse of the Quan Cheng Cup, he never expected to be in the spotlight right from the first day of the competition.
The victory and success came too quickly, and Lu Wu felt that this might not be a good thing for them.
If possible, he would have preferred to follow a more conventional path.
Starting with weaker teams, gradually gaining experience and strengthening their own team, and finally taking down the seeded teams to become the dark horse.
Such a progression would have been more suitable for their team.
Now, they had suddenly risen to the level of seeded teams, and Lu Wu felt a bit uneasy about this sudden elevation.
His primary concern was actually Hao Zhijian's mindset.
He feared that the young man might get carried away.
The reason he had been disciplining Hao Zhijian over the past month was precisely because he knew how easily this boy could get inflated, and if that happened, it would make it difficult for Lu Wu to lead the team.
Moreover, Lu Wu also worried that Hao Zhijian might do something foolish.
Indeed, Lu Wu's concern proved to be justified.
As soon as the Quan Cheng Cup ended, while Lu Wu was still surrounded by girls and petting his Summoned Beast, Hao Zhijian immediately shared the related news on his social media account.
The accompanying text read: "Thirty years on the east side of the river, thirty years on the west side. Don't underestimate the youth."
After some thought, he also tagged Ye Qingxue.
Hao Zhijian's mindset was understandable.
He felt that he had finally made it into the elite class.
On the first day, he went straight to Lu Wu, and for whom? None other than Ye Qingxue!
However, instead of Ye Qingxue showing concern or comforting him after he got beaten up for her, she directly had him removed from the elite class.
This incident dealt a heavy blow to Hao Zhijian's not-so-innocent heart, and he grew to resent Ye Qingxue because of it.
Over the past month, Hao Zhijian had been holding onto a strong desire to defeat Ye Qingxue's elite class, prove himself, and at the same time, give Ye Qingxue a good slap.
And now, Hao Zhijian felt that he had achieved it.
On the first day of the Quan Cheng Cup, he had defeated the seeded Team 038, and he was also the MVP of the entire match.
This dazzling achievement, coupled with the organizers' praise, caused Hao Zhijian to lose himself in the moment. With Lu Wu surrounded by girls and unable to snap him out of it immediately, he ended up sharing the report and giving Ye Qingxue a taste of her own medicine.
He only wanted to slap Ye Qingxue, but he didn't anticipate that this action would immediately trigger a chain reaction.
It's important to note that because of this first-round comeback, Hao Zhijian was currently the hottest topic of the Quan Cheng Cup.
Many official and unofficial sources were keeping an eye on him, eagerly searching for any related breaking news.
When Hao Zhijian's "Thirty years on the east side, thirty years on the west side" post appeared, anyone with a keen eye could tell there was a story behind it.
And so, various parties, like cats drawn to the scent of blood, pounced on the opportunity.
This was the kind of situation that feared the most—a determined person digging into the matter. The results came quickly, and before Lu Wu could even finish his time with the girls, the story behind Hao Zhijian, Ye Qingxue, and even Lu Wu and Dudu was unearthed, and various reports were hastily published.
As Lu Wu emerged from the crowd of girls, he immediately checked the official website of the Quan Cheng Cup, and his face darkened upon seeing the content.
The entire website was filled with related news and promotions, including motivational articles and updates on teams that had been kicked out of the advanced class. One article caught his attention: 【A Shocking Revelation: The Beautiful Teacher and the Genius Rising Star's Secret Past!】
Below that, another headline read: 【Tear-Jerking: A Devoted Ordinary Girl's Future Ruined by a Heartless Jerk?】
And finally, a third article: 【Anticipation: When Will the Ultimate Dark Horse Face the Elite Seed Team in the Fated Battle?】
Stories of mentors, underdogs, heartbreakers, and comeuppance—these were the tales that truly captivated the public's interest.
These reports, though recently published, instantly grabbed the attention of the spectators, drawing their eyes to Lu Wu's team and Ye Qingshe. This surge of attention pushed their stories to the top of the trending topics, further elevating Lu Wu and his team, as well as Ye Qingshe, into the spotlight.
Lu Wu was livid.
With a grim expression, he dragged Hao Zhijian out of the training hall and found a secluded spot to reprimand him.
"What's going on in that head of yours? I've told you more than once to put this matter aside. We can't beat them yet, so don't stir up unnecessary conflict. Did you forget what I just said?" Lu Wu's anger was evident in his words.
Hao Zhijian, still intimidated from Lu Wu's previous scoldings over the past month, meekly listened.
Though he felt indignant, he kept his head down, not daring to speak loudly. Instead, he whispered, "I didn't think a single post would cause such a stir. Besides, it's all because of Ye Qingshe. She didn't give Lu Ge a chance and kicked him out of the advanced class. Even though Lu Ge doesn't care, I just can't stand it!"
It had to be said that this kid knew how to push Lu Wu's buttons.
His words struck a chord with Lu Wu, slightly softening his expression.
Of course, there wasn't much he could do; the situation had already unfolded, and Lu Wu had limited options.
With no other choice, Lu Wu continued to drag Hao Zhijian along, his face still dark with anger.
Hao Zhijian, being dragged along, was a bit flustered. "Lu Ge, what are we doing?"
"Training, of course! How else will we prepare for that so-called fated battle?" Lu Wu replied.
...
Lu Wu managed to keep his emotions in check, despite his fury. On the other hand, Ye Qingshe was in a more challenging situation.
When this incident occurred, Ye Qingshe was in the middle of analyzing matches and correcting her students' mistakes during their competitions.
Mid-lecture, one of her students, who had been daydreaming, suddenly spoke up.
"Teacher, quickly check the Quan Cheng Cup's official website!"
Ye Qingshe's gaze turned icy as she addressed the student, "Why are you panicking? Has the sky fallen? I've told you countless times to stay calm and not let emotions cloud your judgment, haven't I?"
After scolding the student, who was now trembling, Ye Qingshe picked up her device. "I'll take a look myself. What's got you so flustered? Could it be some news about a seed team..."
As she spoke, Ye Qingshe opened the Quan Cheng Cup's official website.
In an instant, her beautiful face lost all expression, and the words she had been about to say froze on her lips. The atmosphere in the room became tense...
(End of Chapter)
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