Zeng Chang's expression was extremely grim.
Chishan City was practically tearing off all pretense over this matter.
For a moment, he even wanted to get into a full-blown argument with Zheng Yu.
But this year, Lingshan City's team had completely fallen behind.
They could argue now, they could fight over it.
But once the Youth Martial Tournament ended, Chishan City would use the results to mock them mercilessly.
That would be even more humiliating.
With so many reporters around, the news would undoubtedly be published.
Zeng Chang did not want to cause himself any more trouble.
He had already lost all hope of becoming bureau chief, and he did not want to give others more reasons to target him.
Otherwise, he might not even get the chance to concurrently serve as principal of Lingshan No.2 High School.
Swallowing his resentment, Zeng Chang said nothing more to them.
Li Yuan, standing nearby, furrowed his brow tightly.
Although Deputy Director Zeng did not have much confidence in him, the help he had given Li Yuan was real.
Watching Director Zeng get mocked and ridiculed in public only strengthened Li Yuan's resolve.
In this Youth Martial Tournament, he absolutely had to surpass Jin Fan.
Li Yuan was fairly confident as well.
That trip to Qijia Town had taught him many lessons through experience.
He had practiced all kinds of techniques for dealing with Fierce Beasts.
Moreover, Xia Zhao, an experienced martial artist, had taught him many response strategies.
Now that he had entered Fifth Grade and learned the Heavenly Refining Body, there was no reason for him to perform poorly.
Meanwhile, Zheng Yu from Chishan City stopped teasing Zeng Chang.
He had already made his jokes. There was no point in dragging them on.
He turned around, looked at Jin Fan, then swept