Cute Brother Badass Family Protector

Chapter 167: It is Good to Be Confident

“While it is true that everyone is busy with a lot of research and has very little time to prepare for this competition, you should pay attention to the fact that researching is also a form of learning,” explained Guru Lao.

“So actually this is another way to learn. Please also keep in mind that for someone who likes to save face, Professor Gu really cannot admit that his students fared worse than others.”

They have nothing to say about it.

“Especially when our opponent is Professor Liu and his students. There's no way Professor Gu would admit it."

“So, remember, everything is as Professor Gu.” said Master Lao looked at them firmly. “Make sure you all understand that.”

They nodded together. They understand.

Shen Hongshan bluntly asked Wang Yuemu, “Didn't you tell us that Professor Gu doesn't care about us winning or losing?”

It was pretty clear that they couldn't win.

Wang Yuemu did not reply.

You're naggers!

I'm just trying to save face for the professor, what's wrong with that?

Everyone around them was from Tsinghua University, and they were all discussing the competition that was going to take place that afternoon. They all have the highest display of confidence. It seemed like they did not care about this student from Beijing University.

Of course, the main reason was because they had many strong competitors this year.

When the people from Beijing University noticed how arrogant everyone from Tsinghua University was, their appetite immediately disappeared. After quickly finishing their lunch, they hurried back to their restroom.

Tsinghua University has truly given a great welcome to the students of Beijing University.

When they returned to their rest rooms, they noticed that the staff members had prepared hot water, tea bags, and biscuits, as well as other snacks for them.

Since they had just had lunch, most of them only drank tea rather than snacking on biscuits. Not long after, Professor Gu returned.

Based on the look on their faces, their food was simply not tasty.

“I can't believe I heard Professor Liu showing off at lunch just now,” Professor Gu snorted as he sipped the tea prepared for him by Master Lao.

“He keeps raving about how hard Tsinghua University students work, and how wrong it would be if they lost."

“What does that mean?” continued Professor Gu. “No matter how hard you try, your guarantee of success and victory is never guaranteed. The world is cruel, cold, and hard.”

All the students stared at him in a dumbfounded silence.

Read the room, Prof! Is it really appropriate for you to speak so negatively now?

Professor Gu suddenly looked around at the crowd. “Although based on what Professor Liu has just said, all of you really do not work as hard as their students do. Besides Tan Mo, of course.”

A group of students stared back at him. They have nothing to say about this.

Tan Mo is not only part of the Ministry of Finance, but also the Department of China and History. They really aren't as hardworking as him.

“It doesn't matter whether we win or lose in this competition. What matters is that you all have to give everything. I guess you all still haven't spent enough time on your studies and research,” exclaimed Professor Gu.

“I'm too soft on all of you. After this competition and starting tomorrow, all of you should spend at least four hours per day in the research lab.”

No one said a word.

“We still have to claim victory in today's competition,” Professor Gu denied himself once again.

Everyone remained silent, and they all looked at Tan Mo.

It all depends on you today. Don't you dare disappoint us.

Professor Gu was just about to ask why everyone was staring at Tan Mo when a staff member came and told them, “Everything, please, will you guys go to the competition venue. Next, I'll explain the rules for today's competition."

“This year's rules will be different.”

Professor Gu did not even have time to fully understand what that staff member said.

Teacher Lao nodded. This is his role to play.

Other schools have similar plans.

Although all the professors came with their respective teams, many of them only came to act as a stabilizing influence to help their teams stay calm before the start of the competition.

“Please pass here, Professor Gu.” A staff member guided him towards the seats of the honored guests.

The same staff member then came back and took the students to the stage and said, “Once you hear the host announce Beijing University, you can walk to the designated place.”

At that time, the Tsinghua University team was waiting.

Upon seeing the people from Beijing University approaching, two Tsinghua team members waved at Wang Yuemu and Ying Siyuan. “The only face we know is your face.”

Teammates from Beijing University guessed that the two were the ones chatting about their seniors at lunch.

“Yes. Many of our old teams have graduated, so it makes sense and makes sense if only the two of us are left,” Ying Siyuan laughed lightly, with a hint of sarcasm.

“Let me introduce you to both of them.” Wang Yuemu turned his head towards Tan Mo. “Both are Professor Liu's star students. This is senior Zhang and this is senior Lin.”

What they thought all along was right. It was indeed these two who were at the other table that they heard at lunch.

Senior Zhang has worked hard to organize and categorize questions to help the other competitors to prepare themselves.

“Zhang Senior took part in the competition last year,” said Wang Yuemu.

Just like that, everyone was now present.

“How are your preparations this time?” ask senior Zhang.

“Pretty good.” Ying Siyuan slightly tilted her chin. “We are sure we can beat you!”

Clearly, Ying Siyuan often acted like this, which was why senior Lin had not noticed her at all. He scoffs, “It's good to be confident.”

“I'm being serious. We have a solid team this year.” Ying Siyuan felt as if no one believed what she was saying and thought that she was trying to convince her opponent of the strength of her own team.

From Tsinghua's team, someone they didn't know spoke. “That is what you said last year, but then..”.

Senior Zhang stopped the boy from continuing to speak. “Will you keep your manners?”

After saying that, he turned to Ying Siyuan. “We really hope a lot that you can reap the results that you have sown.”

Ying Siyuan was getting impatient. “We have really grown stronger this year. Why don't you just believe it?”

He's telling the truth. They have grown stronger.

“Alright, alright, we understand.” Senior Lin found the whole situation funny.

The people from Beijing University had actually been reduced to all talk and no action.

Ying Siyuan's mouth twitched in annoyance. What I said is true! When you all lose, don't tell me that I'm playing games with you.

“Why do you keep stopping me from talking?” muttered the unknown boy who spoke earlier. His voice was not loud, but as the teams stood right beside each other, the distance between them was only the size of a single member.

Everyone has heard what he has to say.

“Look at their lineup this year. They even brought the kids.”

It was obvious that their opponents were still very young.

“Are you here for the competition or just to meet the minimum number of competitors? The Beijing University Standards for Chinese Language Schools are really very low, right?”

“OK, can we focus on ourselves rather than others? This is your first competition, behave yourself, ” senior Zhang said.

“If we win this year, I'm sure the school will prepare many gifts for all of you.”