On the rostrum.
A teacher named Gao Wu from the organizer stood up, who seemed to be a leader, and began to read out the rules and introduce the eleven teams entering the current round.
Then, naturally, it was time for the captains to draw lots.
This time, five games were held simultaneously in the first division and the first stadium.
The schedule is very concentrated, and the winning and losing principle is a best-of-five system.
This means that for a team of six, if they are lucky enough, one of them may not even have to make a move to secure the victory; or... if they are unlucky, the last three may lose without even making a move.
Of course, there have been cases where a team lost three games in a row, and then the next three players won three games in a row, eventually reaching a tragic situation of best-of-seven.
The real-time points ranking is as follows:
Phoenix No. 2 Middle School.
Qianlong No. 1 Middle School.
Fenghai No.3 Middle School.
Yangluo No.1 Middle School.
Shuicheng No.1 Middle School.
Nanji No.1 Middle School.
Shikou No.1 Middle School.
Fengwei No. 1 Middle School.
Cangshan No.1 Middle School.
Dragon Belly No.1 Middle School.
Zujundian No.1 Middle School.
There are eleven teams in total, with no one absent.
Except for Phoenix City No. 2 Middle School and Fenghai City No. 3 Middle School, the titles of other martial arts schools are all the same, the first middle schools in each city!
It can be seen that the so-called "One China is the key" idea is almost the same throughout the entire continent!
It is also a gathering place for geniuses!
In Qianlong No. 1 Middle School, the boys wear black robes and the girls wear plain long skirts. They look heroic. The boys are handsome and the girls are beautiful. They are all tall and slender. They look like a beautiful sight!
Four men and two women, standing out from the crowd.
At Fenghai No. 3 Middle School, everyone is dressed in black shorts, regardless of gender; it has a unique flavor.
There were six people, three men and three women from Shuicheng No.1 Middle School, all dressed in white as white as snow, with sword handles exposed on their shoulders, just like six sharp swords that had been unsheathed, flashing with cold light, and moving forward fearlessly!
At Yangluo No. 1 Middle School, all six people were wearing blue robes, all men. They sat cross-legged on the ground side by side, closing their eyes and regulating their breathing, oblivious to their surroundings.
The other schools also have their own characteristics.
As for the most popular students from Phoenix No. 2 Middle School, their first impression can be described in one word: unsophisticated!
It’s so tacky!
Probably because these guys were wearing school uniforms with school badges, and on their chests was embroidered a phoenix with its wings flapping about to fly. If it had ended there, it would have been acceptable, but the five neatly written big words on their backs - Phoenix City No. 2 Middle School - brought the style of these clothes down several notches!
They were simply afraid that others didn't know they were from Phoenix No. 2 Middle School.
A teacher from Gaowu came out holding a signature box.
"The drawing of lots begins. Captains of each team please come forward and draw lots."
Zuo Xiaoduo stood up calmly, and the eleven captains took a step forward from their respective teams. None of them continued to move forward, but instead glanced at the faces of the other ten people.
The eleven people felt a burning sensation on their faces at the same time, as if the sharp edges of ten different weapons were circling around their faces.
Behind them, all the teachers in charge stood up at the same time, stepped back four steps, and sat on the stands.
According to the rules, they are not allowed to stay with the team.
In other words, from now on, all decisions can only be made by this team itself.
All the teachers leading the team had expressions of worry and concern on their faces.
Even though they are confident in the team they lead, none of the remaining teams that have come this far are weak!
No one can guarantee that the students of their school will definitely win, be the leader, and be the best!
Even the teacher of Qianlong No. 1 Middle School, who had always been the favorite to win the championship, was extremely nervous at this moment.
After all, there have been strange things before. The simplest example is: the first and second ranked, the two strongest teams were drawn together, and after an extreme battle, both sides ended up suffering losses.
In the end, a student whose overall strength was even lower than theirs easily took the position and became the champion.
Although luck is part of strength, and a very big part at that, it is still hard to accept losing like this!
So, this lottery... is a matter of luck, but also a skill!
Zuo Xiaoduo spoke first, breaking the silence with a laugh.
“Hahahaha… No one has moved. I guess you’re all waiting for me, who ranks first in points, to move first? No problem, no problem. After all, we are Phoenix City No. 2 Middle School. Not only are we ranked first in points, but now it seems that among our eleven captains, I’m also the tallest.”
Zuo Xiaoduo laughed and walked out first: "Why don't we just sort by height and walk over together, it will look so neat!"
The other ten captains rolled their eyes.
This guy... Who wants to queue up with you
Why should we listen to you
If we really listen to you, won't we just become your foil? !
So, after Zuo Xiaoduo, ten captains stepped out together, but they gathered towards the platform in ten directions.
Walk neither too fast nor too slow, with firm steps and move forward courageously.
The momentum of the ten people is all sharp.
Zuo Xiaoduo quickened his pace and was the first to arrive in front of the signing box. He said sweetly, "Thank you, teacher. You have worked so hard. I will let you know when I arrive in Phoenix City. I will do my best to be a good host. Thank you for your hard work today."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand, and under the teacher's soothing smile, he drew the first lot.
Without even looking at him, he just stepped aside.
next moment.
Ten people came to the signing box together, and then all ten people stretched out their hands at the same time—
The host teacher, who had originally had a kind face, immediately frowned.
There was nothing wrong at first, everything was normal.
However, after Zuo Xiaoduo spoke sweetly and was exceptionally polite.
Why does this teacher feel that... these ten captains seem to be a little uncultured? !
The teacher has been standing here for so long, and you don’t even say a word of thanks
Just come up and stretch out your hand
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What about family education? What about manners
He could not help but take a step back and frowned, "What are you doing? Line up and come one by one! We have already prepared everything for you, why are you still making such a mess? How can this be tolerated?!"
The ten captains' outstretched hands stopped in mid-air, and they all turned their heads and glared at Zuo Xiaoduo fiercely.
This bastard was actually led into another pit by him without realizing it.
Shit, why did I say "another"?!
Zuo Xiaoduo, who was being glared at by everyone, still had a kind smile on his face. He looked at everyone with encouragement and said with a righteous smile: "Why are you looking at me? Just listen to the teacher. The teacher has such a good temper, how could he really be angry with you?"
The ten captains were almost furious.
If it weren't for the last bit of rationality, they would have attacked him right there and then and beaten the bastard until he was half paralyzed.
This bastard looks innocent, honest and kind, but only those who are in the game know that every word he says is a trap and a hook!
How can there be such mean people in this world!
How did he develop such a simple and honest face?
Is this a talent, or is it something that can only be achieved through hard work and practice? !
Holding back their anger, they stepped back and took turns drawing lots. When they drew lots, everyone said, "Thank you for your hard work, teacher."
This sentence is actually very ordinary.
But after all this, why do I feel so held back when I say this
They felt suffocated, but they didn't know that the teacher in charge of drawing lots was even more suffocated than them.
If you don’t want to say hello, then don’t say hello. You all say “thank you for your hard work, teacher” with gritted teeth. I’m really fucked up!
Are you guys asking me how I am, or are you venting your anger at me
There is no harm without comparison. Now we know what is gold and what is rubble!
After the drawing of lots was completed, the teacher rarely left immediately, but stood on the stage and said a few more words.
"There is something I don't want to say, but I just can't help saying it."
The teacher held the empty signature box in his hands, his face filled with depression.
"The Dragon and Tiger Ranking Competition in our Central Plains is held once a year. The original intention is of course very good, but now, there are too many things that are not in line with our Central Plains. One after another, I have to say a few words."
"I am just a teacher, and I know my words are insignificant. But standing here, I still want to remind everyone! What is the land we occupy?"
"This is the land of ancient Qi and Guru in ancient times. It is also the legendary hometown of saints and a country of etiquette! Not only that, it is said to be the place where gods were enshrined in ancient times!"
"In ancient times, when students entered the examination room, they had to kowtow to their teachers to thank them for their efforts. A teacher is a teacher for a day, but a father is a father for life! This is called etiquette!"
"I don't ask you to be so polite, nor do I expect you to be grateful for your whole life. But at least you should have some courtesy, right?"
The teacher said angrily, "But I just don't understand... Now that you have learned martial arts, are known as geniuses, and have become the most popular people, can you disregard respect and etiquette? What kind of statement is this?!"
"The teachers present here all came from all over the country. Of course, their original intention was to recruit students for their own colleges, but they also wanted to ensure the smooth and safe competitions! We have nothing else but the salary and bonus from the school. We come here, but we don't have a penny to make! So, why did we come?"
"After so many days of competition, has anyone asked, 'Teacher, thank you for your hard work,' when they came on stage? If we leave out a very few students, this question has almost never been asked!"
"It seems that the teachers' efforts, maintenance, and everything are what they should be! Everything is so natural and logical! Everything is fair and reasonable!"
"Is this really the truth? Is it like this? Is it so natural? We have come from tens of thousands of miles away, thousands of miles away; right here under the scorching sun, watching over, maintaining, and protecting one battle after another..."
"Is this what you should do?"
The teacher said sternly: "Where has your respect for teachers gone? Where has your admiration and respect gone? Where is your gratitude hidden? Have your politeness and respect been eaten by dogs?"
"Especially you ten captains, as captains, are you setting an example for others?!"
"Just because Zuo Xiaoduo came up and said hello first, you were dissatisfied and then collectively indignant like this? You felt dominated? Manipulated? Framed? Tricked?"
"It's something that should be taken for granted and happens naturally. How come in your eyes, it's become a trap? A frame-up? A calculation?"
"Is your self-esteem and pride so unattainable and untouchable?"
"Look at the way you all look at me, as if you want to eat Zuo Xiaoduo alive. What? How can a very normal thing, a very ordinary greeting, be worth such hatred from you?"
"Since you don't want to say hello, just draw the lot and get out of here. Why would I care about you saying hello to the teacher? Instead, you all gnashed your teeth and said hello to the teacher with a sullen face... Are you saying hello or cursing me?"
"Next time you come up to draw lots, except for Zuo Xiaoduo, no one else should ask me hello! I am just a small teacher and I don't deserve a greeting from you geniuses!"
The teacher gave a long and angry speech on the stage, and then his face turned pale and he walked away in anger!
I just wrote it like this, you guys must not learn from Xiao Duoduo, or you will get beaten...
(End of this chapter)