Chapter 78: The New Team 233
Chapter 78: The New Team 233
Quancheng.
For half a month, Li Wu's life at the Vocational Center was exceptionally fulfilling and rewarding.
However, things weren't going so well for those back in Quancheng.
Li Ruyu and Doudou were on one side.
Although Li Wu had informed them about the situation on his phone before it ran out of battery, and briefly explained the circumstances, it had been over half a month since they last saw him, and they couldn't help but feel a bit worried.
Especially Doudou.
Since meeting Li Wu, she had never been apart from him for more than three days. This half-month separation was unprecedented.
As a result, she lost her appetite during this time, eating three large bowls at every meal, and seemed to have lost weight, which made her father worry.
But Doudou was still better off than Hao Zhijian, who was having an even worse time.
Yes, indeed, no one suffered more from Li Wu's disappearance than Hao Zhijian.
It wasn't because of love!
Hao Zhijian had high hopes for the Quancheng Cup.
He believed it was his chance to rise, to become famous, and to show up Ye Qingsnow.
He had even written a script in his mind.
He envisioned leading Li Wu and their team to victory, crushing Ye Qingsnow's ace team with overwhelming strength, and becoming the Quancheng Star by slapping Ye Qingsnow in the face.
Oh, and if the opportunity arose, he'd also slap Li Wu, that little white face.
He wanted to prove to everyone that he, Hao Zhijian, was the strongest! But now, with the script written, the key actor had run away.
With Li Wu gone, Hao Zhijian's dreams of crushing Ye Qingsnow and becoming the Quancheng Star were shattered.
Without Li Wu, their team couldn't even participate in the competition. This situation left Hao Zhijian in deep distress, and he was on the verge of going bald at such a young age.
Not only was Hao Zhijian going bald, but so were the organizers of the Quancheng Cup.
After all, Team 233 was one of the highlights of this year's Quancheng Cup.
The organizers had invested a lot to create this highlight, this gimmick, and no one knew the extent of their efforts.
They had prepared various schemes and a comprehensive plan for any situation, except for one thing—Li Wu's sudden departure.
They only learned about Li Wu's absence four days after he left for Fucheng, when they were arranging the next opponent for Team 233.
This was infuriating!
The organizers had no choice but to contact Team 233 and modify their plans.
After learning from Doudou that Li Wu had gone to Fucheng and might take about a week to return, the organizers immediately resorted to their schemes.
They allowed Team 233 to advance without playing a match.
They spread the news that Team 233 was undergoing special training and would soon make a triumphant return.
At this point, the organizers truly intervened, manipulating the team's progress.
This was against the rules, but the organizers didn't care. They were only concerned about capitalizing on this trending topic and securing their interests.
Besides, as long as Li Wu returned before the next match, everything would be fine.
The problem was, it seemed Li Wu wouldn't make it back before the next match!
Just as the next match was approaching, Li Wu went completely off the grid.
The organizers had no choice but to contact Team 233, hoping they could find a new teammate or have the organizers provide a temporary replacement.
But an even bigger headache for the organizers emerged.
Doudou firmly refused to compete without Li Wu.
She remembered Li Wu's words—if he couldn't make it back, they would forfeit the Quancheng Cup.
In an unwavering stance, she refused to participate without Lu Wu.
No amount of pleading or threats could sway her decision.
The organizers were left scratching their heads, hesitant to force the issue as it was a delicate matter that could escalate if mishandled.
Hao Zhijian, on the other hand, was seething with anger.
He berated Lu Wu for being cowardly and a burden to the team, calling him useless.
As Hao Zhijian ranted, an idea sparked in the minds of the organizers.
Why were they so fixated on Lu Wu and Pang Doudou? Wasn't there another option available?
After all, Hao Zhijian had been the catalyst for this situation, and now, with Lu Wu gone, they could seize the opportunity to create a new team around him.
With this in mind, the organizers approached Hao Zhijian, and their interests aligned seamlessly.
In a swift move, they formed a new alliance.
Consequently, Lu Wu found himself expelled from the team without even realizing it.
On the twelfth day of his arrival in Fucheng, Hao Zhijian, with the organizers' assistance, formed a new Team 233 and made their debut at the Quancheng Cup.
This new Team 233 fought their first battle, and it was a remarkable display of teamwork with their new powerful allies and the organizers' support.
However, the audience seemed unconvinced by this new team's appearance, and the organizers' previous promotional strategy was partly to blame.
Initially, they had marketed Team 233 as undergoing rigorous training, soon to return stronger than ever.
While the team did return, seemingly more powerful, the lineup had changed, leaving many spectators, especially Lu Wu's fans, dissatisfied.
The organizers, however, quickly devised a solution.
First, they shifted the blame, insinuating that Lu Wu was the reason for the team's forced reorganization.
Although this could be considered passing the buck, it was true that Lu Wu's absence had led to the team's restructuring.
Hao Zhijian, in his criticism, portrayed Lu Wu negatively, now that he had a new team.
The organizers promised that this team would accompany him in the high school league, and he no longer had to worry about Lu Wu.
Regarding Li Kai, the organizers discovered that he was not a professional breeder but a non-professional one who had failed the exam for five consecutive years.
Upon learning this truth, Hao Zhijian's family was enraged and wanted to confront Li Kai, demanding a refund.
Under these circumstances, why would Hao Zhijian still be concerned about Lu Wu?
Besides deflecting blame, the organizers, to further intensify the hype, arranged a new opponent for the revamped Team 233.
This new opponent was a regular team from Ye Qingsnow's class.
It was not an ace team but a standard one.
The organizers planned to use this ordinary team to warm up the event, and coincidentally, on the night before their match, Lu Wu returned to Quancheng...
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(End of Chapter)
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