Seeing Chu Jinliang, Fang Lei, and Qiao Shan all looking silently at him, Chen Hao gave an awkward laugh. "Why are you all looking at me?"
Just then, Wu Daozi chuckled beside them. "Oh dear, Elder Chu, I didn't think this through. Asking the National Congress to produce a talented young man like that really is asking too much. But never mind. You can pretend I never said anything."
It was clear that Wu Daozi was mocking the National Congress for having no one capable, but there was some truth to his words.
He had expected Chu Jinliang to back down. Instead, Chu Jinliang chuckled and declared, "Who says the National Congress has no one?"
With that, Chu Jinliang stood and pulled Chen Hao aside.
Seeing this, a puzzled look immediately appeared in Wu Daozi's eyes.
Wu Daozi had never so much as given the unfamiliar Chen Hao a proper look. Yet judging by Chu Jinliang's actions, he seemed to be pinning all his hopes on Chen Hao. Wu Daozi had never expected that.
After pulling Chen Hao aside, Chu Jinliang smiled at him. "Chen Hao, you've seen the situation. If the National Congress doesn't put someone forward, we'll lose face, for one. For another, it could affect the alliance between our three sides. So I hope you'll compete on behalf of the National Congress."
Chen Hao immediately frowned. "Grandpa Chu, there's a lot riding on this. I'm afraid..."
Chu Jinliang quickly added, "Don't be afraid, and don't feel pressured. Whatever the result, I won't blame you."
Fang Lei said beside him, "Chen Hao, my young friend, there's no need to be so modest. With your strength, you'll have no trouble at all."
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