This means that Shen Yanxin and Li Junyang must maintain a perfect record in the upcoming semi-finals and finals.

Otherwise, Linchuan will overtake them.

If Wei Yang fails to win the championship in a college league organized by herself, it will severely damage her reputation.

It's even possible that the title of Jiangshi's top university will be affected.

"Yes, you're right, there's no room for error anymore."

Chu Yuying pushed Jiang Yu to a relatively safe spot in the audience, flanking her with Xia Che on either side. This was a tenderness she would never express.

They can be sharp-tongued when asked a question, but they are absolutely gentle when they act.

"Don't you never pay attention to these things?"

Xia Che took a sip of cola. The icy liquid went down his throat, bringing a refreshing sensation that made his hair stand on end, and he let out a satisfied burp.

"I'm so bored. Who told someone to be so busy? They just disappear like they've evaporated. They haven't come to school even once, and they go straight back to their room at night. It's been several days, and Xiaoyu and I haven't even seen them. We're so bored, of course we've started paying attention to the competition."

Chu Yuying glared at Xia Che with disdain.

You damn blondie!

Who burps in front of two beautiful women?

Did you even consider them? You bastard.

"These past few days, Xiaoxin and Sister Lu have been helping me with tutoring, and I feel like I should have no problem passing the test."

Jiang Yu's exquisite eyes glanced over at that moment, and Chu Yuying's point of criticism was consistent with her opinion.

They all knew that Xia Che was a restless person, but they didn't expect him to be this restless. If he didn't have nowhere to stay, he probably wouldn't even go home.

A wild horse that has broken free...

Jiang Yu silently labeled Xia Che in her mind.

"Really? Hahaha... That's good, that's good..."

Xia Che touched his nose and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

I've been quite busy lately.

After solving the mosquito case, he unintentionally neglected Chu Yuying and the other girls.

No wonder they have opinions about themselves...

However, something just doesn't seem quite right.

Xia Che scratched his head, clearly unaware that the two girls' concern for him had gone beyond the scope of friendship. How could this be the attitude of a friend?

It's clearly how she treats her boyfriend...

However, because of the other's presence, the two women couldn't say many things openly to each other's faces.

"In any case, let's watch the competition first. Shen Yanxin's opponent has made it to the semi-finals, so there's no doubt about their strength. If they're careless, they might just suffer an upset."

Seeing that the atmosphere was not quite right, Xia Che put on a serious expression and looked intently at the competition stage below. What he said made the two girls roll their eyes.

Why don't we let Little Yellow Hair guess for himself why most people only talk about the finals and skip the semi-finals?

If the opponent had even the slightest challenge, they probably wouldn't have bypassed her so easily and then discussed the finals.

How could we possibly lose?

Sports competitions are not like e-sports; there's no such thing as being out of form and getting defeated by an opponent far weaker than yourself.

Strength is strength.

And indeed, as the referee announced the result, cheers erupted in the stadium.

Shen Yanxin lived up to expectations and won.

"Well done..."

Xia Che rested his chin on his hand, looked at Shen Yanxin who stood in the center of the competition stage, craning her neck to look at him, and smiled slightly.

Shen Yanxin also saw him, and immediately put her hands on her hips, wrinkled her delicate little nose in dissatisfaction, and then stuck her tongue out at Xia Che.

Clearly, Xia Che's busy schedule during this period has caused dissatisfaction among all the girls.

"This little girl..."

Xia Che touched his nose, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

What's going on here?

I was just busy for a while, why are people all shouting and killing me?

We're all friends, so don't be so possessive.

"But... I have a feeling that Shen Yanxin has become stronger?"

Recalling how Shen Yanxin had so easily defeated a seeded player who had made it to the semifinals, Xia Che nodded thoughtfully.

I have watched all of Shen Yanxin's previous matches.

I feel that Shen Yanxin finished the game much more easily than before.

Is it because this person is too weak?

Xia Che narrowed his eyes slightly.

...

The athletes' tunnel inside the venue.

"Wow, that's amazing! Watch out, the finals are coming up, good luck!"

Chu Yuying cheered and went forward to greet them.

After the two women became neighbors, Chu Yuying gradually reduced her hostility towards her as they spent more time together.

Unlike when we first met, I no longer have to be wary of Shen Yanxin at all times, fearing that this woman might do something underhanded behind my back.

As a result, the two women became much closer.

We're now pretty good friends.

"Yes, I will."

Shen Yanxin smiled slightly, then subconsciously clenched her small fist.

She was also aware of the situation Wei Yang was facing.

Yes...

Next came her second battle with Wang Yue.

Although she had defeated her once, Shen Yanxin had a strange feeling at the time, as if her opponent was hiding her strength.

This feeling is absurd.

After all, who would hide their strength in a competition?

Who doesn't want to win?

Shen Yanxin felt that this was an illusion.

But whenever I recall the specifics of the match, that strange feeling in my heart grows stronger.

The more Shen Yan thought about it, the more wrong it seemed.

If Wang Yue has truly been hiding her strength, and it's the kind of trump card that can't be revealed until the finals...

Then it will probably be very difficult for me to beat my opponent again.

Even so, Shen Yanxin was not afraid of her opponent. In the field of karate, Shen Yanxin had full confidence in herself.

She will never lose.

"It's good that you're confident. Let's go. You must be hungry after such a long competition. Let's go get something to eat first. Little Yellow Hair and Jiang Yu went to reserve a table. We can just go there."

Chu Yuying chuckled, then took Shen Yanxin's arm and walked with her out of the venue.

"good."

Shen Yanxin nodded with a smile, letting Chu Yuying hold her hand, but for no reason, after taking a few steps, Shen Yanxin suddenly felt a little dazed.

She turned her head to look at Chu Yuying, who was holding her arm, and pursed her lips.

Oh right... In the past, Mu Yingying would always link arms with me like this, and we would go shopping and go to and from get out of class together.

She said something felt off.

And haven't we seen Mu Yingying for a long time recently?

Shen Yanxin turned around and found that the familiar figure was not in the audience either.

If she remembered correctly, the other side rarely appeared after the college league started.