School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 591 - 593: Money Fanatic

"Exactly." The towering wrestler also stood up and said, "After all, this is a national competition. There are always bigger mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people. We lost, and there’s nothing we can do about it. Isn’t the spirit of sports supposed to be about ’Friendship first, competition second’?"

"You know that’s just for show, right?" Director Zhang snorted coldly, then said, "Our school desperately needs a medal to prove itself. If we don’t get this medal, it will be a tragedy for our Physical Education Department, understand?"

The group fell even more silent. Everyone wanted a medal, but medals aren’t that easy to get. In one competition, there might be dozens or even hundreds of participants. And there are only three medals. This situation could well be described as ’one man’s success built on the failure of many.’"

They all remained silent, no one willing to speak, fearing they might ignite the tension further.

Director Zhang took a deep breath and said, "All right, get back and rest. In tomorrow’s competition, no one screw up, or else..."

The mood was somber, weighing heavily on everyone’s heart.

Xiao Han had become the hero of Shuimu University because the students from the Physical Education Department hadn’t gained any medals, and some didn’t even make it to the finals. Over twenty athletes, a week of competitions, and five were eliminated on the first day. It was a tragic performance indeed.

Xiao Han advancing to the final had evidently excited Shuimu University’s students greatly.

Xiao Han’s fame swiftly grew within Shuimu University, and the students, especially those from the Finance Department, took immense pride in him. They paid great attention to Xiao Han. Not only was he the national top scorer in the college entrance examination, but he also stood out at the Newcomer’s Night, the department’s evening gala, the Provincial TV Station’s New Year’s Gala, and the university sports meet. Unexpectedly, at this National Collegiate Athletic Meet, he had made it into the 100 meters sprint final once again, a truly astonishing piece of news.

"Xiao Han, you little rascal, quite impressive!"

Back at the dormitory, his roommates looked at Xiao Han with newfound respect. Liu Bin blocked his way, smiling cheekily, "Now you’re a hot celebrity in our school. Loads of fan girls are infatuated with you."

"Cut the crap!" Xiao Han glanced at him, then dodged Liu Bin’s blockade.

Zhang Dagou walked in, looking disheartened.

"Hey, Da Gu, you really didn’t perform well this time," Liu Bin chuckled.

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Zhang Dagou, a shot putter in the Physical Education Department, had also been specially recruited for his shot put talent. This time, the school paid extra attention to him, but unexpectedly, he underperformed, not achieving his best results and ending up in one of the last places.

"Ah…" Zhang Dagou shook his head and said, "Yeah, I just wasn’t in form, what can I do?

"Haha..." Upon hearing this, Liu Bin burst into laughter and then said, "No worries, this time Xiao Han has really made us proud."

"Xiao Han, because of you, I got a real earful from our teacher!" Zhang Dagou sighed helplessly.

"Why?" Zhang Feng curiously asked.

"Because we didn’t score or make it to the finals," Zhang Dagou replied bitterly. "Our people in the Physical Education Department were scolded terribly, and Tao Jun had it even worse; he didn’t even make the finals."

"Haha…" Zhang Feng burst into laughter upon hearing this: "Serves him right; wasn’t he always so arrogant before?"

In the dormitory, the group discussed it further.

As for Tao Jun’s plight, the group in the dormitory was very mocking and sarcastic.

Of course, the foundation for their sarcasm was because Tao Jun had been overly arrogant before. If it hadn’t been for his arrogance, probably few would have mocked him this much.

Xiao Han’s lips curled into a cold smile.

"By the way, Xiao Han, do you really have a chance to win the championship this time?" Zhang Feng asked curiously.

"I don’t know." Xiao Han shook his head.

"And you still dared to talk big!" Zhang Feng pouted.

"I had to make a bold statement; that’s how I find motivation," Xiao Han chuckled.

"But I heard that Li Changjun is really strong," Zhang Feng added.

"So what?" Xiao Han smiled slightly and then said, "This time, I’ve already made a bet with Li Changjun."

"What bet?" Liu Bin and Zhang Dagou asked simultaneously.

"I bet ten thousand dollars!" Xiao Han chuckled.

"Ten thousand?" Zhang Feng stared at Xiao Han in surprise.

"Yeah!" Xiao Han nodded.

"God, you’re crazy!" Zhang Feng stared at Xiao Han in horror, with a disbelieving look, then said, "You’re literally throwing money away by betting against Li Changjun in a 100-meter sprint."

"Are you so sure I’ll lose?" Xiao Han asked with a smile.

"Of course!" Zhang Feng nodded and said, "He is the record holder of the 100-meter sprint at the National Collegiate Athletic Meet. But you?"

"What about me?" Xiao Han asked.

"Well, I just think that ten thousand dollars of yours is a bit of a waste!" Zhang Feng said helplessly.

Xiao Han chuckled, then said, "Don’t worry, I’m not stupid. This time, the ten thousand dollars is mine for sure."

"Alright." Zhang Feng gave a bitter smile and said, "Since you’re so confident, all I can do is wish you luck."

In the dormitory, it was clear that none really believed in Xiao Han.

Xiao Han’s strength was known to them, and they also knew how fast Xiao Han could run. However, Li Changjun was, after all, the Sprint King of Fudan University, whose speed ranked nationally. But how could Xiao Han possibly beat him?

"Xiao Han, did you really bet one hundred thousand yuan with him?" Liu Bin asked curiously.

"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded.

"Hehe..." Liu Bin chuckled and said, "The whole world may not believe in you, but I do!"

At that moment, someone came through the door.

"Xiao Han, Teacher Lan is looking for you!" The boy who came over was a classmate from the Finance Department. From afar, he saw Lan Yudie approaching, so he hurriedly ran to tip them off, afraid that Xiao Han and the others might be watching films from the Island Country in their dorm again.

Last time, several of them hid in the dorm to watch films from the Island Country and were actually caught red-handed by Lan Yudie. This incident had spread throughout Dormitory Building No.1, causing everyone to laugh till their stomachs hurt. Therefore, among them, an unwritten rule had already been established at Xiang Lake. If they saw a teacher coming, they had to tip each other off.

"Really?" Xiao Han was stunned for a moment.

"Yeah, she’ll be here any minute," the boy nodded.

"Okay, then I’ll go out!" Xiao Han hurriedly replied.

After speaking, Xiao Han immediately walked out.

Xiao Han and Lan Yudie had an encounter at the entrance of the dormitory building. Lan Yudie, surprised to see Xiao Han, asked, "Xiao Han, where are you going?"

"I’m not going anywhere!" Xiao Han smiled and said, "I came to find you."

"You knew I was coming to find you?" Lan Yudie smiled.

"Of course!" Xiao Han nodded, then asked, "Is there something you need from me?"

"Of course there is!" Lan Yudie giggled, then said, "I came today to tell you that you did very well today. Principal Chen even praised you during the meeting today. You’ve made our school proud."

"Hehe..." Xiao Han chuckled.

"Keep it up!" Lan Yudie smiled.

"You didn’t just come to tell me that, did you?" Xiao Han said awkwardly.

"Of course not!" Lan Yudie shook her head and said, "Actually, it’s not me who needs to see you, it’s Principal Chen. Principal Chen wants you to visit him in his office."

"What does Principal Chen want with me?" Xiao Han asked, puzzled.

"I don’t know about that!" Lan Yudie quickly shook her head, then said, "But it shouldn’t be anything bad, so you should go. It’s definitely to encourage you."

"Okay!" Xiao Han nodded.

Right after, Xiao Han immediately headed towards Principal Chen’s office.

Principal Chen’s office was upstairs in the Comprehensive Building.

Upon reaching the door of Principal Chen’s office, Xiao Han knocked.

Dong dong dong...

"Come in!" from inside the office, Chen Aiguo’s voice could be heard.

Xiao Han immediately pushed the door and entered. Upon entering, Chen Aiguo was sitting on the couch drinking tea; seeing Xiao Han come in, his face immediately brightened with a radiant smile.

"Xiao Han, you’re here?" Chen Aiguo chuckled.

"Yeah!" Xiao Han nodded, then asked, "Principal Chen, may I know what you need me for?"

"I watched your competition today," Chen Aiguo gave a thumbs up, then said, "Very impressive. I think you really made our school proud today."

"Thank you for your compliments, Principal Chen!" Xiao Han chuckled, then walked up to Chen Aiguo and sat down on the couch. He smiled and said, "Principal, surely Shuimu University’s principal didn’t ask to see me just to offer a few words of encouragement, right?"

"What do you suggest then?" Chen Aiguo asked, puzzled.

"Shouldn’t there be some kind of material reward?" Xiao Han waggled his thumb and forefinger, a typical gesture of a money-lover.

Seeing this, Chen Aiguo laughed heartily and said, "You money-grubbing commoner. How did you even fall so deeply into money?"

"Me…" Xiao Han laughed and said, "Isn’t life all about money?"

"Well, you do have a point," Chen Aiguo nodded and said, "People spend their entire lives striving for money. A man with money has everything. He can have mansions, luxury cars, beautiful women..."

"Exactly, exactly!" Xiao Han laughed and said, "Principal Chen, I didn’t expect you to be a kindred spirit."

"But..." suddenly, Chen Aiguo changed his tone and said, "There are some things we must not forget, such as morals, character…"

Xiao Han was clearly struggling to keep up with Chen Aiguo’s pitch.

"Wait!" Xiao Han quickly interjected, stopping Chen Aiguo mid-sentence, "Principal Chen, what exactly do you want to tell me today?"

"What I want to tell you is..." Chen Aiguo chuckled, then said, "Tomorrow’s 100-meter finals, you must win a championship for me!"