"Truly exceptional!"
"Absolutely exceptional!"
"Whether it's your character, your ability to withstand the cold, or your personal strength..."
"Chen Changan, you're simply beyond reproach."
"Though there are still many, many trials ahead..."
"You've already won the recognition of our Snow Race through your own abilities and personal charm."
"I believe even your competitors acknowledge your capabilities."
"You... are a victor who deserves it without question."
Shameless!
So damn shameless!
How could this bastard be even more shameless than me?
And recognition from your Snow Race? That was obviously just your own idea, wasn't it?
Chen Changan had sensed something was off ever since the first trial, the one about character.
If those people didn't pass the character test, why keep them here?
Wasn't that just ridiculous?
So they'd only kept everyone around to set a trap for him?
Fair, impartial, and open? What a load of nonsense!
Chen Changan looked at the others. Their expressions were like they'd just eaten shit.
Yet they still had to force down their disgust, squeeze out a smile, and keep congratulating Chen Changan.
"That's right. The Snow Race Chief is absolutely correct."
"You have good character and great strength. Most importantly, you can withstand the cold. You can take it. If you don't win, who will?"
"Congratulations, congratulations. A match made in heaven—this is truly a match made in heaven."
"Though I lost, I accept it wholeheartedly. You two were made for each other. Stay together forever—you have to!"
"Well, I just remembered I have something important to do. I won't be attending the wedding feast. I wish you both a happy marriage and a lifetime of harmony."
"Right, right. I have things to do, too."
They couldn't stay a moment longer.
Everyone could see it clearly: they'd come here purely to serve as