The six-to-three competition hardly posed any difficulty.
Nanhu University Management College, Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics Law School, and Huazhong Agricultural University College of Arts each eliminated their respective opponents and advanced to the top three.
However, during the semifinals, Guan Yongyi suddenly realized,
Aside from the classmates who were cheering and waving their hands, her best friend Zhou Sinin, there was also a familiar middle-aged beautiful woman in the audience.
"Mom, how come you’re here?"
After eliminating her opponent, Guan Yongyi immediately melted into the crowd, her eyes filled with surprise.
Lin Lifeng being present was something she had never anticipated.
"I was in Jiang City on business, had dinner with Professor Li last night, and he mentioned you. He said you were representing your school in the debate competition, so I decided to come and see."
Lin Lifeng, in her early forties, exuded an imposing aura, standing out among the younger crowd.
"I also participated in debate competitions when I was in university, even won the Best Debater of the year... it’s been more than twenty years ago..."
Lin Lifeng ruffled her daughter’s hair, lost in nostalgia.
Guan Yongyi blinked her eyes and remained silent.
"The finals are tomorrow, right? Mom will definitely come to watch you, and we’ll celebrate afterwards, perhaps grab a meal together."
Lin Lifeng paused, looked at the well-behaved Zhou Sinin standing nearby, and added another sentence.
"Si si, you choose the place, Aunt respects the young people’s taste."
"Okay... okay, Aunt Lin."
Zhou Sinin instinctively turned her head and exchanged a glance with Guan Yongyi, trying to give her a bit of encouragement to resist.
"But mom, tomorrow evening..."
Guan Yongyi stammered as she tried to speak.
"You have something?"
Lin Lifeng frowned, leaving no room for refusal, raising her head: "Mom rarely comes to Jiang City, just push back whatever you have."
Guan Yongyi fell silent.
The resistance had failed.
"Sister Lin, come, I actually have something I need to consult you about tonight."
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Judicator Li Suying finished her duties, picked up her coat, and left the auditorium with Lin Lifeng.
"Guan Guan, you should have spoken up!"
The two sisters faced each other, seeing a bit of complexity and reluctance in each other’s eyes.
Who knew who scheduled the White Horse Cup, and they set the final on December 24.
On Christmas Eve night.
Although this cleverly leveraged the festive atmosphere to make the event more lively, but...
Who knew there would be such unexpected events?
Zhou Sinin pouted, shaking her best friend’s arm back and forth.
"I really wanted to say I was busy tonight, it’s Christmas Eve after all..."
Christmas Eve, Christmas, iconic holidays, who wouldn’t want to joyfully date their boyfriend?
But Lin Lifeng had watched her grow up from a young age, and the families were extremely close; it seemed rude not to join her for a meal on her rare visit to Jiang City.
"So what do you want me to say? You can say you have a date with your boyfriend, what about me?"
Guan Yongyi looked helpless, her voice also carrying a bit of grievance.
She also wanted to spend Christmas Eve with her boyfriend.
But now, it clearly was not going to happen.
"You didn’t see my mom’s attitude, she doesn’t even consider whether I can get good results, just talks about celebrating, celebrate what!"
"She always does everything so well, winning championships and best debater, what if I end up last?"
"That’s impossible... Guan Guan, believe in yourself."
Zhou Sinin gripped her best friend’s arm, offering full sympathy.
She also wasn’t unaware of Aunt Lin’s intimidating presence.
Thinking it over, she decided to just accompany her honestly.
Dates can wait, there’s still one more day of Christmas.
"Ladies and gentlemen, dear students, good evening!"
On the day of the White Horse Cup finals, the Nanhu University auditorium was packed, bursting at the seams.
Colorful balloons and little Christmas decorations adorned the surroundings, turning the crowd into a joyous ocean.
The sound from the JBL speakers echoed in the center of the auditorium, gradually drowning out the noise.
"Welcome to the White Horse Cup tri-university debate finals. I am the chairperson for this event, He Ying."
He Ying, in formal attire, microphone in hand, her hair neatly tied back, looked dignified and imposing.
"The final round will be a round-robin tournament; now, the first match begins."
"The topic for today is displayed on the big screen."
Saying this, He Ying pointed behind her.
[If you had superpowers that could make your loved one reciprocate your feelings, would you use these superpowers?]
"So, the proposition side argues to use this superpower, and the opposition argues against using it."
"Please welcome the representatives from Nanhu University Management College and Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics Law School!"
The background music sounded timely, and with applause from the students, eight contestants entered one after another.
"First, according to the rules, let’s have the participants introduce themselves."
"Starting with the proposition."
He Ying’s gaze turned toward Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics Law School.
"Proposition First Speaker, Tian Shiyao."
A round-faced young girl took the microphone, stood up, and began to speak.
Most of the audience were freshmen, and upon hearing the host introduce the team representing their school, even if they didn’t recognize the debaters onstage, they couldn’t help but cheer.
Applause rhythmically erupted.
"Proposition Second Speaker, Chang Yuanshan."
"Proposition Third Speaker, Lai Changsheng."
"Proposition Fourth Speaker, Guan Yongyi—"