Chapter 598: Winning the Championship
Splish-splash...
The venue burst into another round of warm applause.
The so-called press conference soon came to an end.
Jiang Xiaoqing found Xiao Han and asked with a smile, "Xiao Han, can I... can I talk to you alone?"
"What do you want to talk about?" Xiao Han asked back.
"Last time you helped me, and I never really thanked you," Jiang Xiaoqing said awkwardly.
"It's nothing." Xiao Han shook his head and said, "It's what I should do."
Jiang Xiaoqing's lips curved slightly upward as she smiled and asked, "Can you tell me where your girlfriend is?"
"What do you want to know that for?" Xiao Han looked at Jiang Xiaoqing, puzzled.
"Just curious, just wanted to ask," Jiang Xiaoqing said playfully, glancing at Xiao Han.
Xiao Han gave a slight smile, then said, "I can't tell you, it's a secret!"
"I'm very curious, what kind of woman makes you completely indifferent to me," Jiang Xiaoqing chuckled, then said, "So, I'm even more curious what she looks like, you know?"
"Then I definitely can't let you know." Xiao Han couldn't help but shudder all over.
Because Xiao Han knew that a woman's jealousy could be very strong.
Xiao Han was all too familiar with women's jealousy. If Jiang Xiaoqing knew about Lan Yudie's existence, she would probably go and interview Lan Yudie soon. Moreover, who knows if that topic might come up, and if it got exposed, wouldn't that be troublesome for him?
"Why?" Jiang Xiaoqing was very puzzled.
"No reason!" Xiao Han shook his head.
"Aren't you afraid I'll go ask someone else?" Jiang Xiaoqing frowned and then said, "I believe many people will tell me."
"Um…" Xiao Han hesitated, then said, "Why do you want to know this?"
"Curiosity. Didn't you know that women's curiosity is strong?" Jiang Xiaoqing giggled.
"Then I can't tell you." Xiao Han immediately shook his head.
"If you don't tell me, I'll go ask others," Jiang Xiaoqing quipped with a mischievous smile, then said, "I'll go talk to your girlfriend."
"No way!" Xiao Han immediately became anxious when he heard that.
"Then tell me," Jiang Xiaoqing leaned closer.
The two were very close, especially Jiang Xiaoqing, who kept moving closer to Xiao Han. This made Xiao Han even more at a loss. Xiao Han shook his head awkwardly, then said, "Fine, fine, I'll tell you, okay?"
"Speak!" Jiang Xiaoqing suddenly felt a sense of triumph.
"She's my homeroom teacher," Xiao Han said helplessly.
Sss...
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaoqing gasped, "You... you're in a relationship with your homeroom teacher?"
"What, is that not allowed?" Xiao Han asked.
"It's not that it's not allowed!" Jiang Xiaoqing shook her head and said, "It's just... this is really shocking, isn't it?"
"What's there to be shocked about?" Xiao Han smiled at Jiang Xiaoqing and said, "Love is unstoppable."
"Then... can I meet her?" Jiang Xiaoqing asked.
"She's here at the venue," Xiao Han said with a wry smile.
Jiang Xiaoqing glanced around and quickly focused on Lan Yudie. There were many ladies at the venue, but only Lan Yudie stood out as the most dignified and beautiful, and she had the best demeanor.
"Is it her?" Jiang Xiaoqing stared at Lan Yudie.
Xiao Han followed her gaze and locked his eyes on Lan Yudie. Lan Yudie was busy nearby, catering to the many journalists, serving tea and water, and bringing them snacks.
"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded.
When Jiang Xiaoqing saw Lan Yudie, a challenging glint appeared in her eyes. However, she was obviously outmatched very quickly. Lan Yudie's beauty was something she couldn't compare to. Although Jiang Xiaoqing was beautiful, her eyes betrayed her impatience and desire for quick success, while Lan Yudie was like a fresh spring breeze, a gentle wind that felt like a breath of springtime.
Jiang Xiaoqing immediately walked over to Lan Yudie.
"What are you doing?" Xiao Han immediately grabbed her arm.
"I want to have a chat with her," Jiang Xiaoqing said, her lips lifting slightly.
"You promised me that after I told you, you wouldn't go looking for her," Xiao Han snorted coldly.
"I'm not going to talk about anything else. What are you afraid of?" Jiang Xiaoqing snorted coldly, then said, "I'm just talking to her as a journalist. So, you needn't worry!"
Xiao Han was stunned, and Jiang Xiaoqing had already walked over.
Approaching Lan Yudie, Jiang Xiaoqing greeted cheerfully, "Teacher Lan."
"Who are you?" Lan Yudie looked at Jiang Xiaoqing, puzzled.
"I'm Jiang Xiaoqing from the Provincial TV Station!" Jiang Xiaoqing said with a slight smile.
"Hello!" Lan Yudie nodded.
"Hello, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you. Is that okay?" Jiang Xiaoqing asked.
"Go ahead," Lan Yudie nodded eagerly.
"I heard you were Xiao Han's homeroom teacher, right?" Jiang Xiaoqing asked.
"Yes!" Lan Yudie immediately nodded.
"So..." Jiang Xiaoqing giggled, then said, "Tell me, do you feel proud of having taught such a student?"
"No!" Lan Yudie shook her head, saying, "If his achievements were in finance, maybe I would be happy, I would be glad. But his achievements are in sports. How can I, a finance teacher, dare to feel pride?"
"Ah..." Jiang Xiaoqing was stunned, then laughed awkwardly, "Right, right, you make sense."
"So, you see." Lan Yudie smiled slightly, then continued, "I can only be happy for him, but I don't have the so-called pride or sense of accomplishment."
"Understood." Jiang Xiaoqing nodded.
The two stood side by side, discussing some issues.
......
Xiao Han's championship indeed took many people by surprise. It also made some underground bookmakers a fortune. Many had placed bets underground, betting heavily on Li Changjun to win. However, by the end of the match, Li Changjun had lost completely, and an unexpected dark horse had emerged, claiming the championship.
Xiao Han's name appeared in several media outlets across Province Z.
Linjiang City.
Yanzi Mountain Trade Market.
Above the Yanzi Mountain Police Station. That was Brother Bao's territory.
Watching Xiao Han gain fame on television, Brother Bao showed a warm smile.
"This kid has finally grown up." Brother Bao was immensely relieved.
"Brother Bao, there's someone outside looking for you," a subordinate entered and said just then.
"Who is it?" Brother Bao asked with curiosity.
"Don't know." The subordinate shook his head.
"Let him in," Brother Bao replied.
"Yes!" the subordinate nodded.
Soon, the office welcomed a man dressed in a black suit, wearing a felt hat. The man was looking down, making it almost impossible to see his face, the only visible feature being his sharp chin.
Brother Bao looked at him and asked with confusion, "May I ask who you are...?"
"Little Baozi, we have been looking for you for a long time," the visitor briefly lifted his head, his eyes flashing a hexagram. His pupils seemed tattooed, now possessing a startling blue hexagram.
"You!" Brother Bao startled, shuddering all over. As he thought to resist, the man only laughed, "Don't mess around!"
Brother Bao instantly stopped what he was doing, knowing that since the man had come, his end had arrived. He had never imagined his last day would come so suddenly. Brother Bao let out a sigh of relief, his expression growing calm, "What do you want with me?"
"Tell me, where are those documents hidden?" the man sneered.
"I don't know what you're talking about," Brother Bao shook his head.
"You don't know?" the man smiled, and a steel needle slowly slipped between his fingers, glinting coldly. He sneered again and then said, "I'll give you a chance to think it over. If you appreciate your life, you still have a chance to live; otherwise, you will immediately perish in Huangquan."
"I really don't know what you're talking about!" Brother Bao's eyes were resolute.
He had long been prepared for this day, although it had come somewhat unexpectedly, he held no fear of death in his heart.
"Damn it!" the man lunged forward in a swift motion. Grabbing Brother Bao's neck with one hand, he said, "Killing you would be as fun as killing a chicken, believe it or not?"
"I believe!" Brother Bao nodded, saying, "You guys are indeed formidable. But I really don't know what documents you're looking for."
"The documents that the Xuanyuan Emperor took away, are they not hidden by you?" the man asked coldly.
"Not at all," Brother Bao still shook his head.
The man's hand tightened.
Crack, crack...
A series of cracking sounds ensued as Brother Bao's hand clasped tightly around the man's neck, Brother Bao immediately felt as if his neck was going to break, his trachea unable to cope, and it almost felt like he was going to suffocate.
He clenched his teeth: "Just kill me, I know nothing!"
"Are you really not afraid of dying?" the man gritted his teeth.
"I'm not afraid of dying!" Brother Bao shook his head.
"Fine, then I'll kill you and refine your body into poison," the man's eyes flashed fiercely.
"Just come at me..." Brother Bao's face turned crimson.
The man gritted his teeth.
Crack...
Brother Bao's neck snapped under a violent force, and he immediately stopped breathing. His neck broke, completely severing the central nervous system. The central nervous system is the most important system in the human body. If it breaks, a person dies.
Brother Bao died quickly.
Bang...
At that moment, the subordinate at the door immediately rushed in.
"Damn it, he killed Brother Bao!" a subordinate yelled.
"Darn it, that's utterly despicable," the subordinates at the door roared in anger.