Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Martial Arts Assessment
Tuanzi was a mischievous child who didn’t like to cry, as shown in the years of playing tricks with her master.
After returning, she cried even less. This time, her nose was red from crying, and she let out a sob, reminding people of a little puppy left behind.
A little white Pomeranian looked at you pitifully, its dark eyes tearful, making soft whimpering sounds. Who could resist?
Gu Wangchao squatted down and wiped her tears.
"You’re right, we were too foolish."
Compared to the carefree Gu Peihai, he immediately understood.
Previously on the show, his sister had heard Wei Chuan cursing from afar, which made her run over angrily, triggering a series of events.
To this day, matters related to Wei Chuan are still fermenting online. Cheating and insulting the Heavenly King are enough for people to ridicule him for a while.
It’s quite normal for a sister with excellent hearing to have overheard their conversation.
If others had heard it, they might feel ashamed, maybe even want to escape. But if it was his sister, it seemed alright.
He often saw concern in his sister’s clear, bright eyes.
Making a kid worry about him, he realized he had been too lame before.
"Miaomiao, we won’t be foolish anymore."
A person with a cold exterior showed softness within.
He was essentially a gentle person.
Tuanzi blinked, her gaze falling on his gentle smile, and suddenly she pounced into his arms with an "Ow."
"Wangchao, you’re so gentle. Miaomiao likes you a lot!"
Gu Wangchao laughed and patted his sister’s back.
Gu Peihai also squatted down, pointing to himself, "What about me?"
Tuanzi wrinkled her nose, "Hmm, like you too."
"So perfunctory! Too perfunctory!"
Gu Peihai exaggeratedly clutched his heart. If he acted like this in a movie, he’d probably be discouraged soon.
"My heart is hurt, Miaomiao, you have to compensate me!"
Tuanzi was amused.
Mu Xue stood to the side, watching her two sons coax their sister, unconsciously smiling.
After the brothers cleared the air, a certain film emperor was eager to act.
"Chao, can I repost your single this time?"
It wasn’t that he aimed to use his popularity to promote his brother, but he wanted to show off, like, see, my brother released a new song again, and it’s super good!
But once he reposts it, it means everyone will repeat those comments again.
If the single charts, it is attributed to the film emperor’s credit.
Gu Wangchao was checking what to bring when going out.
They were going to the Provincial Martial Arts Association for an evaluation soon.
Upon hearing this, he casually said, "Sure."
Gu Peihai eagerly approached, "Really? You don’t mind?"
Tuanzi was shaking her hands and feet, then saw his expression and mercilessly mocked, "Hahaha, Peihai, you’re becoming more like Alaska!"
The film emperor paused, then looked at her woefully, "How could Alaska be as handsome as me? Right, Chao?"
Gu Wangchao lowered his head to pack up, covering his guilty conscience. Actually, he also thought his brother looked quite like Alaska. Very handsome, but sometimes, just a bit silly.
Originally, only Gu Peihai needed to take Tuanzi out this time. However, since Gu Wangchao was about to prepare for a new album after releasing a single, he would be very busy and have less time with his sister, so naturally, he wanted to cherish every moment.
The three of them left and soon arrived at the Provincial Martial Arts Association.
Tan Sheng was there too.
Tan Sheng greeted them and led the way.
"President Ning is one of the main judges, and the other judges are fair and impartial, without any bias."
Tuanzi was a bit confused, but her two brothers had already reacted.
"Someone in the Association opposes?"
"Yes," Tan Sheng remained calm, "Special evaluations will certainly cause controversy, but since President Ning has made a decision, their opposition is useless."
Some opposed because they hadn’t yet seen Tuanzi’s skills. Others opposed out of jealousy.
The Military Dao Rank evaluation has strict age requirements, leading to a certain attitude. Some people consider themselves seniors because of the time they’ve been learning, demanding respect from much more qualified juniors, giving unsolicited advice.
This attitude only hinders the Association’s development.
Experience is undoubtedly important, but skill and hard work are the real foundations for others’ respect.
A thirty-year underachieving senior and a five-year diligent and skilled junior, most people will respect the latter.
Sure enough, along the way, they encountered people with varying attitudes.
Some were kind, smiling and greeting Tuanzi, while others rolled their eyes, and some even spoke loudly to their neighbors, unafraid of being overheard.
Gu Wangchao was a bit worried, holding his sister’s hand tightly.
Tuanzi was eating a milk candy.
The candy’s rich sweetness also sweetened her heart.
As for what outsiders said, she didn’t care at all.
She used to often face cold ridicule.
Her master used to say, the best way to respond to criticism is to become stronger. Use absolute strength to shatter those people’s false faces.
Complaining was useless; only striving harder and speaking through achievements worked.
Her master also said some evil people deliberately made such remarks to influence your mentality. If you fall for it, then you’re a real fool!
Arriving at the examination hall, Tuanzi noticed it was quite crowded inside.
There were judges and various staff, and cameras in every corner.
When Tan Sheng saw Provincial Martial Arts Association President Ning Qianqiu, he was about to greet him but noticed the old man was talking with another elderly man, and his expression changed.
"Miaomiao, the person speaking with President Ning is National Martial Arts Association President Ye Danxin."
They were attending a provincial evaluation; why had the National Martial Arts Association President come?
Soon, a staff member saw them.
This venue was prepared especially for Gu Miaomiao, the only candidate.
With the candidate present, the examination was about to begin.
Someone notified Ning Qianqiu, and the elderly man immediately led Ye Danxin over.
"Come, come, Chairman Ye, meet our young hero."
Both elderly men, over seventy, were still dedicated to the Association’s cause.
For them, the emergence of outstanding talent was the best reward.
Tuanzi wasn’t shy, she obediently greeted, "Hello, Mr. Ning, Mr. Ye."
Both old men had white beards and were stroking them while evaluating her.
Tuanzi straightened her tiny waist, allowing them to look.
Her master said true gold fears no fire. As the thirteenth descendant of the Heavenly Cloud Sect, what grand scene hadn’t she seen? No fear.
The two men applied silent pressure but found Tuanzi unchanged, and couldn’t help but laugh loudly.
"Indeed, the young surpasses the old!"
Others wouldn’t dare to look at them so openly.
Whether due to their status or the aura they developed from years of martial arts, ordinary people wouldn’t dare.
Ning Qianqiu laughed, "Do you know why Mr. Ye is here?"
Tuanzi shook her head honestly.
"Hahaha, he agreed to let you participate in the national level evaluation."
Ning Qianqiu gestured to the venue, "Set up according to national-level standards, with national-level judges too."
If Tuanzi could obtain a national level Martial Arts Military Dao ninth rank, she could hold a position in their Provincial Martial Arts Association.