With Jincheng University surrendering so quickly, the first group, which included Western Glory University, had already begun its second match before the other groups had finished their first.
About an hour later, the other groups finished their opening matches one after another, while the first group had already begun its third.
This time, the school facing Western Glory University did not lose quite so quickly. They held out for a full twenty minutes before suffering a regrettable 2-0 defeat.
Although they lost, Jincheng University's performance made them look good by comparison, and they received cheers all around.
In the fourth match, the well-rested Jincheng University finally beat its opponent 2-1 after an hour-long battle, but the spectators still scorned them.
The entire morning passed before the first half of the group stage concluded, without any major upsets.
Western Glory University, Beizhen, Eastern Zhen, and Central Revival University all advanced from the first half with perfect records, topping their groups.
The Jincheng University students' morale remained low throughout. They suffered a disappointing defeat in their third match and were eliminated in the group stage.
Meanwhile, "sneaky," "cowardly," and "spineless" became the labels other students attached to Jincheng University.
They gained neither fame nor fortune.
Qin Siyang understood their choice, but he would not stand up to defend them.
They were all adults. Once they made a choice, they had to take responsibility for it.
His attention was on the second half of the group stage, which was about to begin.
Finally!
After sitting here all morning, it was finally my turn!
Qin Siyang warmed up, his joints cracking.
I couldn't embarrass Nanrong University.
Just then, Zhao Sifang said from behind him, "Brother Qin, we aren't even going to get a chance to fight. What are you warming up for?"
Qin Siyang