"Liu Qing, I've finished introducing everyone from Unova. Isn't it your turn to introduce the Eastern Hemisphere contestants now?" Xun Chaoze looked at Liu Qing and raised an eyebrow, clearly up to no good.
"I think you already know them, don't you? Do you really need me to introduce them again?" Liu Qing raised an eyebrow in return. He knew Xun Chaoze had made his move.
"That's different!" Xun Chaoze waved a hand. "Knowing each other is one thing-that was all private interaction. You're the big boss of the Eastern Hemisphere team. You ought to formally introduce your contestants!"
"Big boss? You've been reading too many gangster novels!" Liu Qing scoffed. "There's no single best in literature, and no equal champions in combat. Who put you in charge of deciding?"
"Then ask them if they object!" Brimming with confidence, Xun Chaoze turned to the people he hadn't introduced.
"Why would we object? Right, everyone?" Han Ye winked and made faces at the others.
"Exactly!" "We don't object at all!" "Big boss!"
"Han Ye, you traitor!" Liu Qing said, looking utterly betrayed.
"Liu Qing, since everyone wants you to, go ahead and introduce them. Don't spoil the fun!" Xun Chaoze wore a victorious smile, then feigned a sudden realization. "Oh, I forgot! Our big boss got dragged off to kneel on a power strip as soon as he arrived today. He probably doesn't even know who his teammates are! Hahahaha!"
"Xun Chaoze, bring out whatever tricks you've got. I'll take you on!" Hearing the laughter erupt around him, Liu Qing glared at the Eastern Hemisphere contestants laughing along with everyone else. Finally, he sighed helplessly and issued his bold challenge.
"Good! That's the spirit!" Xun Chaoze slapped his thigh and took six stemmed wineglasses from a nearby dining table. He stacked