"But when you say things like that, you should think about what the consequences will be. If you think they don't matter, then I won't say anything."
Jiang Lan looked at the other person as he spoke, and his gaze left her a little embarrassed.
"That's not what I meant. I just wondered whether this was a little too exaggerated. Besides, if they acknowledged you, you must have some ability."
Seeing everyone looking over, she hurriedly apologized, afraid that saying or doing something wrong would set the others against her.
Jiang Lan leaped straight onto the arena platform in the training grounds.
"Anyone with an opinion can come up and try their hand against me. I'm not unreasonable, either. Besides, what was said earlier has nothing to do with this later matter."
He discussed it with them as he spoke, brimming with confidence.
Shen Qingqiu watched from below, feeling a little helpless, and the people beside him noticed it too.
"You can't say that, well, just because you've become strong, the people around you get to enjoy the benefits too. Why should they? If she's got what it takes, let this woman compete against us."
Even in the base, there were inevitably some gifted prodigies who refused to accept anything.
They were also full of curiosity about these things, as though that was the only way they could feel a little more comfortable.
"So, are you looking down on me, or the people around me? Either way, I think I'll disappoint you."
Jiang Lan smiled faintly. Shen Qingqiu also put away his playful, worried expression and simply smiled at them.
"Oh, so you have a problem with me. That's perfectly normal, then. If you want to play, I can oblige, but if you want to get serious, I might not