Chi Tong still wore the same calm expression, without the slightest ripple in his mismatched eyes.
Maki Shinichi's gaze was complicated, but he quickly regained his composure.
The other members of both teams looked at one another. The atmosphere was neither tense nor relaxed.
Mu Shenyi was the first to break the silence. Looking at Chi Tong with some curiosity, he asked, "Are you here to watch Sannoh Industrial High School's game too?"
As far as he was concerned, only a powerhouse like Sannoh could have prompted Ryonan to make a special trip to watch.
Chi Tong made no attempt to hide it. "After all, Sannoh will become an obstacle in Lingnan's path sooner or later," he said evenly.
At Chi Tong's answer, the Hainan players' expressions instantly turned strange.
Just how confident in his own strength did he have to be to call Sannoh an obstacle? Or did he simply think that little of Sannoh Industrial High School?
"I honestly can't tell whether you're confident or arrogant."
Mu Shenyi looked at Chi Tong and shook his head helplessly, his voice tinged with complicated emotions. Even he could no longer quite explain how he felt about Chi Tong.
Admiration? Chi Tong certainly had the ability to earn his respect. Leading Ryonan to victory over Hainan proved that much. Wariness? Chi Tong's tactics and leadership genuinely made him wary. But arrogance? Chi Tong really did have the strength to back it up. The Ryonan team he led remained undefeated to this day. No wonder he didn't take anyone seriously.
Chi Tong seemed unconcerned by Mu Shenyi's assessment. He merely glanced at him and said as calmly as ever, "Whether it's confidence or arrogance, the results will tell you."
There was no point discussing it now. To him, verbal arguments were worthless.