As he was contemplating, Jiang Ziheng was the first to charge onto the stage. When he touched his son’s soft body, saw the pale face, and the unfocused eyes, his head shot up like a snake. He stared coldly at Ren Yuanhao and said in a low voice, “What fine skills, what ruthless methods!”
“Ruthless? Was he not being merciful when he treated me like that earlier?”
“Kid, don’t get what you want and then act smug!”
As the two were exchanging words, the cameras from various live streaming platforms had already focused on the stage, and the host stood frozen, unsure how to react.
Ren Yuanhao’s lips curled slightly, his gaze like a sword. He met Jiang Ziheng’s eyes without yielding, also saying in a low voice, “I, Ren Yuanhao, have no interest in this kind of competition. I came only to prove one point: even if you are born into a prominent family, if you don’t set an example and train diligently, the next person lying on this stage might just be one of your glamorous young masters!”
This statement, in essence, insulted all the major martial arts families to their faces. The shut-in otaku viewers on the other side of the screen instantly showed their respect, and rows of dense “666”s and magnificent “airplanes” naturally floated across the screen.
“Damn, this kid has so much guts! Taking on all the major families by himself!”
“Gaining fans through skill, gaining fans through skill! It’s a shame he already has such a beautiful girlfriend. Heartbroken!”
“It’s okay, you can be the side chick.”
The audience buzzed with discussion, and applause erupted from all sides.
At this moment, after Jiang Ziheng had his son carried away, he met Ren Yuanhao’s gaze with a chilling stare, remaining silent for a long time.
“What, your son couldn’t win, are you, the father, going to step in? Alright, the Martial Arts Association competition was created by you people anyway, so naturally, you can set the rules. Ladies and gentlemen of the camera crew, please, move your cameras closer, a close-up would be best.”
Ren Yuanhao had no intention of continuing the fight. These words were merely meant to deter them.
“What a sharp tongue. You are the junior, and we old folks naturally wouldn’t stoop to your level. However, I can’t guarantee the intentions of some other martial artists who are eyeing you covetously.”
Jiang Ziheng’s meaning was clear: among those martial artists were representatives of the Jiang family who would certainly not make things easy for him.
“I’m sorry, I’ve already achieved my purpose here. I won’t be competing for first place anymore; I have no interest.” Ren Yuanhao made a move as if to leave the stage.
“Is this a place you can just come and go as you please?” Jiang Ziheng reached out and stopped him.
Ren Yuanhao was truly getting annoyed. If it weren’t for the matter of the order, he would have genuinely liked to test Jiang Ziheng’s skills.
“Host, could you please tell me if I have the right to forfeit?”
“You do, but after finally defeating a strong opponent, wouldn’t it be a shame to leave like this?” The host looked at Jiang Ziheng subserviently, but he didn’t want to lie and say no.
Just then, Yang Lingxue, Shen Lanní, and Ye Lan simultaneously walked to the side of the stage. Yang Lingxue put away her playful tone and said, “I used to hear people mention Senior Jiang as a kind and honest person. But seeing you today, you’re narrow-minded and only bully newcomers with your family status. You’ve truly opened my eyes.”
“May I ask who this little sister is?”
“Yang Lingxue!”
As soon as Yang Lingxue finished speaking, countless gazes shifted towards her.
“What, isn’t that the sole daughter of the Yang Corporation! What is this kid’s background?”
“Wait, look at the woman standing beside Yang Lingxue wearing sunglasses. Doesn’t she look familiar to you?”
The audience murmured amongst themselves. Ye Lan also took off her sunglasses, her beautiful face as cold as ice. Wasn’t she the esports queen that the otaku heart yearned for?
With the three women applying pressure simultaneously, even Jiang Ziheng had to restrain himself. But as a senior, being cornered by a few juniors, he naturally needed a way to save face.
Ye Lan, being exceptionally intelligent, immediately said, “I believe Senior Jiang is just speaking out of concern for his son, and therefore said some angry words. Senior is highly respected and naturally wouldn’t make things difficult for a junior.”
Finding an excuse to step down, Jiang Ziheng immediately withdrew his hand and had no choice but to let Ren Yuanhao go.
Ren Yuanhao stumbled off the stage. He didn’t go to greet the three women. After all, the situation had escalated to this point, and if they persisted in holding him back, it would undoubtedly harm their reputation. He then headed towards the exit and left on his own.
Yang Lingxue was about to chase after him but was stopped by Ye Lan and Shen Lanní.
“What are you two doing? Aren’t you concerned about his injuries?”
“It’s not that we don’t care. I think he’s probably going to chase girls again.”
…
Meanwhile, Ren Yuanhao found a taxi and returned to his home, which he hadn’t visited in days. After taking a shower and tidying himself up, he heard the system urging him.
“Please tidy up your appearance, host, and hurry to the date location. Date requirements: clean and tidy, be bold, must wear a black suit, and the outfit should not be flashy, simple is best. Emphasize again and again: be bold.”
“Looks like an easy task. I got beaten up today and can’t even afford the Liu Qi Yi Xue Pills anymore. Shouldn’t you compensate me with some points? After all, I accepted the challenge for the first employer’s order.”
“Reasonable. However, I need to conduct an evaluation.”
Ren Yuanhao sighed, found a set of black clothes, and began to inquire about the employer’s designated date location.
“Date location: Ai Shen City, Jing Ping Mountain, Pan Shan Highway, No. 106.”
“What a complicated place; I’ve never been there before.”
With the protection of the Liu Qi Yi Xue Pills, Ren Yuanhao felt no discomfort in his body. After hastily drinking some water and eating a piece of bread whose expiry date he wasn’t sure of, he went downstairs, hailed a taxi, and drove directly towards Jing Ping Mountain.
Along the way, the driver repeatedly glanced at Ren Yuanhao in the rearview mirror, which made him quite displeased. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the driver say first, “Brother, are you going there to be admitted?”