Judging by Guo Shanhai's expression and demeanor, it was clear he remembered Song Qiao perfectly.
His memory of the man was incredibly vivid!
When enemies meet, their eyes burn with hatred.
Even if Song Qiao had turned to ash, Guo Shanhai would never forget the man who ruined his reputation!
Not only his reputation, but on that cruise ship, Song Qiao had also nearly killed him!
This had fueled Guo Shanhai's resentment ever since, and he couldn't possibly forget.
"It's you?" Guo Shanhai stared at Song Qiao with a sinister look, gritting his teeth.
As he spoke, Guo Shanhai clenched his fists, making them crackle.
His voice was sharp, as if it were being forced out of his throat, an unpleasant sound.
These two knew each other?
The audience below was taken aback by this revelation, and they couldn't help but marvel at Song Qiao's ability to form connections.
This seemingly unremarkable country bumpkin somehow knew everyone!
First, it was surprising enough that he knew Shi Zhong.
Now, even Guo Shanhai remembered him?
Amidst the crowd's murmurs of confusion, Song Qiao chuckled twice.
He raised a hand towards Guo Shanhai, greeting him.
"Long time no see, Old Guo."
"Did you not lose badly enough last time? Want to lose even worse this time?"
*Pfft.*
*Cough, cough.*
*Hahaha.*
Song Qiao's words elicited a wave of suppressed laughter from the audience.
This was immediately followed by uproarious laughter.
Countless fingers were pointed from below, aimed at Song Qiao like bullets.
Laughter filled with mockery and joy burst from their red lips and white teeth, making the atmosphere in the venue exceptionally lively.
"He said he didn't lose badly enough last time? Pfft, is the kid talking about himself?"
"Do you even need to ask? He must have lost terribly to Master Guo last time!"
"But this kid is actually quite interesting. Instead of trying to win it back, he's preparing to lose even worse this time..."
"That's called having self-awareness! It's clear he knows he can't win against Master Guo."
"That makes sense..."
Amidst the audience's discussion, Guo Shanhai's face contorted into a mask of rage.
The muscles in his entire face twitched uncontrollably, twisted like a rag!
Guo Shanhai glared intently at Song Qiao, snorting furiously.
"Hmph! Last time, it was just me being careless, and you got lucky with sheer dumb luck to win against me!"
"This time, I won't hold back. I'll make you utterly defeated!"
*Crack!*
No one moved, but the audience below felt as if a crisp slap had landed on their faces!
"What the kid said is true?"
"How is that possible? He actually beat Master Guo?"
"What on earth happened?"
Everyone exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes wide with disbelief.
Although Guo Shanhai claimed he was careless, even so, being able to defeat him was still an incredible feat!
Could this unassuming young man, whom everyone had been treating like a clown, have been playing the fool all along?
At least now, the audience felt a stinging sensation on their faces!
Jiang Rou and Tao Jie's mouths hung open in perfect 'o' shapes, wide enough to swallow an egg.
"So the helmsman wasn't bragging..."
They swallowed hard, feeling a sudden sense of relief.
They felt that this matter might just have a turning point!
Cheng Ran, standing on the stage, couldn't help but show a hint of a smile.
She scrutinized Song Qiao, finding him more pleasing to the eye the more she looked.
Most importantly, she saw hope in Song Qiao!
Although she didn't know who this young man was,
the fact that he had defeated Guo Shanhai once meant he could likely do it again!
This perfectly aligned with Cheng Ran's wishes. Coupled with her previous meticulous arrangements,
if Song Qiao could win this time, Guo Shanhai would surely be brought down!
With these thoughts, Cheng Ran slowly walked towards Song Qiao.
She gave him a charming smile and, acting demurely and thoughtfully, offered him a glass of water.
"Sir, please have a drink of water and rest for a moment."
"We will begin the preparations immediately, and you will soon engage in this wager with Master Guo."
Song Qiao grinned, nodding repeatedly. "Alright, alright..."
Noticing Song Qiao's intense gaze, Cheng Ran shyly lowered her head.
She looked somewhat cute.
This further enraged Guo Shanhai.
He almost gritted his teeth to the point of breaking, and he fiercely snarled at Song Qiao.
"Kid! I'm warning you, leave while you still can!"
"If you lose in front of everyone later, I won't be the one who's shamed!"
Facing Guo Shanhai's menacing threats, Song Qiao remained unfazed.
If you're tough, I'm tougher!
He looked at Guo Shanhai calmly and said in a cold voice.
"Since you're so confident, how about we bet on something else this time? Do you dare?"
"A joke!" Guo Shanhai furiously flicked his sleeve and roared.
"There's nothing in this world I wouldn't dare to bet on! What do you want to wager?"
Song Qiao calmly replied, "We'll bet our lives!"