The old professor’s eyes lit up, and he imdiately nodded in agreent. Then, thick-skinned, he asked for An Yiqing’s phone number, Facebook account, and other social dia accounts, and only then did he leave, satisfied.
Ye Chenghong, who had just entered from outside, brushed past the cheerful old professor. The two nodded at each other in greeting, and Ye Chenghong curiously asked An Yiqing, "Why is Professor Mute so happy? What did you say to him?"
An Yiqing shook her head helplessly: "Nothing much, just coaxed the old kid a bit, and he was happy."
The award ceremony was scheduled for ten in the morning, but by a little after nine, the banquet hall was already packed. Regardless of whether they might win an award, all the contestants dressed neatly and tidily, hoping to leave the best impression. Surprisingly, many guests who rarely showed up were also present.
Among them, Anpei Lan, who hadn’t appeared throughout the ten-day competition, was seated in the second row of the guest seats, chatting with the people next to him. He was wearing a white suit today, with a gentle smile on his handso face. At first glance, he sowhat resembled Duan Tang.
However, the difference between these two people is still significant.
An Yiqing felt that Duan Tang was like a person in an ink painting, his white long gown displaying the elegance and gentleness of a young gentleman to the fullest. However, beneath that gentleness, there was a trace of killing intent and dominance. Duan Tang was a gentle yet domineering person.
As for Anpei Lan, through these few encounters, An Yiqing felt that this man had a strong sense of self-discipline. But compared to Duan Tang’s maturity and steadiness, Anpei Lan had a bit more childlikeness.
If Duan Tang was a man, then Anpei Lan seed like a big boy.
Sensing the probing gaze, Anpei Lan, who was speaking with others, suddenly turned to look. Upon seeing An Yiqing, he gave a gentle and courteous smile.
An Yiqing nodded in response, redefining Anpei Lan in her heart as a demon-like gentle nobleman with excellent acting skills.
At 9:45, with fifteen minutes left before the award ceremony started, the staff began making final preparations and confirmations, while the caran set up their equipnt, perfecting their work.
At this mont, the door to the banquet hall suddenly opened, and Lancelot led the Divine Institute Team in. Their expressions looked poor, and as they passed by An Yiqing, Lancelot gave her a aningful glance.
An Yiqing’s gaze moved slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"That little girl’s smile is so eerie!" Bai Yiming squinted his eyes from the guest seats and caught An Yiqing’s smile, feeling a bit curious.
Beside him, Duan Tang adjusted his snow-white sleeve and gave An Yiqing a knowing smile, "Today’s award ceremony probably won’t be peaceful."
"Tsk, so what?" Bai Yiming snorted disdainfully, "It’s just so clowns, the championship belongs to the little girl, no one can take it away."
Duan Tang raised his sharp eyebrows, agreeing with Bai Yiming’s words.
Having completed a mission overnight, Gu Yelin arrived early in the morning, dressed in a mighty military uniform, sitting beside Bai Yiming and Duan Tang, listening clearly to their conversation.
He naturally knew why the faces of the Divine Institute Team mbers looked so poor, and he also knew that today’s award ceremony wouldn’t go smoothly.
However, no one could take away what belonged to his wife.
At ten o’clock, the judges entered, and the ceremony began.
First, as one of the hosts, a man in a suit who entered with the judges took the stage to give a brief speech. Imdiately afterward, he handed over the task of announcing the results to the representative of the judges.
The judges’ representative took the stage, holding an envelope in hand.
"Next, I will announce the competition results in order from the lowest to the highest score."
"The twenty-third place, Benevolence Team from a civilian organization in Country Yi, with a total score of 69 points."
The audience erupted in applause. Even as the last place, although they felt embarrassed, Benevolence Team still stood up and bowed to everyone.
Next, the judges’ representative announced the teams in twenty-second to fifth place again.
Among them, the Genesis Team from Country Jin ranked seventh, the Inoue dical Group from Country Bai ca in fifth, while the Satan Association supported by the Bruch Family placed sixth.
In fourth place was the Poison dicine Sect.
Next, ca the much-anticipated mont, the announcent of the top three winners!
"Third place, the bronze dal of this dical competition—Divine Institute Team from Divine Country! Total score: 89.6 points!"
After the applause, the judges’ representative continued announcing—
"Second place, the silver dal winner of this dical competition—Jiqi Team! Total score: 91.8 points!"
Thunderous applause followed as Jiqi Team stood up, bowing in thanks to everyone. However, their smiles seed a bit stiff, indicating they weren’t too happy about securing second place.
However, Jiqi Team’s dissatisfaction brought great joy to the dicine Sect mbers.
Because—
"Now, I will announce the champion of this dical exchange competition!" The judges’ representative paused, looking in the direction of the dicine Sect, "The champion of this competition is—dicine Sect Group from Xuanjin! With an outstanding score of 95.9 points and excellent performance, they are undoubtedly the champions of this competition!"
Instantly, enduring applause echoed throughout the hall.
Under Ye Chenghong’s lead, the mbers of the dicine Sect stood up. Although they were thrilled at first, they now felt deeply emotional and burdened.
For twenty years, the dicine Sect missed out completely, but today, they created a glory of their own!
From this mont on, dicine Sect will no longer be the hidden ones in obscurity for twenty years! They will step onto the world stage once again, showing their brilliance!
The applause from the guest seats wouldn’t stop, and eventually, the judges’ representative could only gesture in vain, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
"Next, please have the top three winners co up on stage to receive their awards!"
Led by the staff, the dicine Sect, Jiqi Team, and Divine Institute teams went on stage, standing in order according to the awarding positions.
Subsequently, the responsible organizer and sponsor of the dical competition also took the stage, preparing to present the awards alongside several judges.
First was the third-place winner, Divine Institute Team. The lead organizer handed Lancelot the trophy and flowers.
Next, was the second place, Jiqi Team. Their leader took the trophy and flowers but reluctantly thanked the organizer.
Finally—
Champion, dicine Sect!
The organizer shook hands politely with Ye Chenghong, offering encouraging words. Then he turned, picked up the crystal trophy, and passed it to Ye Chenghong.
Just as Ye Chenghong was about to receive the trophy, Lancelot suddenly reached over and knocked the trophy away!
Everyone present was startled by the sudden change, watching in shock as the crystal trophy fell. The organizer imdiately reacted, but he wasn’t quick enough to save the trophy.
Just as everyone scread in surprise, a slender hand appeared out of nowhere, firmly catching the crystal trophy that was about to shatter.
"Master, hold on to the trophy, don’t let anyone blind enough knock it over again."
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