Shortly after Gu Qingjiu hung up the phone, Chairman Song sent someone to invite her to join in Chinas celebration.

It didnt clash with that nights prize-giving ceremony.

Gu Qingjiu knew that Chairman Song would definitely speak to her about the competition.

Yin Ruoyi should also be back by then.

They held the celebration banquet in the hotel, specifically in a banquet hall which China exclusively used before.

When Gu Qingjiu went over, she saw Yin Ruoyi being surrounded by people.

Contrasting the joyous expressions on those around him, Yin Ruoyis countenance wasnt too good.

Chairman Song was comforting him.

Youve done very well already. This was your first time, after all. Dont put too much pressure on yourself. In terms of individual scores, youre only one point under Cruff. This is definitely an excellent performance, so dont feel too stressed.

Although this was what was said, Gu Qingjiu could understand what Yin Ruoyi was thinking.

Yin Ruoyi pursed his lips. Having just come down from the competition, his lips looked a tad pale. As he listened to Chairman Songs words, he merely blinked in exhaustion. Chairman, I understand what youre saying. But I cant get past that hurdle in my heart.

Yin Ruoyi was honest about his feelings.

He didnt care about others opinions, but he couldnt get past the hurdle in his own heart.

He had always been a proud one. China ranking second this time around dealt him with a blow.

Because he failed in winning Cruff.

You cant put it this way. In the last minute, your response exceeded everyones expectations faced with Cruffs attack. Had you discovered Cruff then?

Gu Qingjiu looked towards Yin Ruoyi upon hearing Chairman Songs words.

Cruffs ability to conceal himself was indeed powerful. At the time, I only noticed the other player from the US in the house and hadnt seen Cruff. As for what happened in the last moments, I cant articulate it in words either. I guess it was a reflex reaction that allowed me to detect danger. I was merely taking a gamble. But I didnt hit any of that players vital part, so I only got one point.

Gu Qingjiu instantly understood.

Under those circumstances, it was an emergency state that allowed Yin Ruoyi to discover Cruffs presence.

He wasnt certain if that person was Cruff.

He was merely taking a gamble based on his intuition.

Actually, we ought to be glad that Cruff was too greedy and had aimed for your fatal spot. If he wasnt so greedy, perhaps we would have a different outcome today.

Chairman Song mentioned the most important reason.

If Cruff had been decisive enough and only aimed to eliminate Yin Ruoyi, he wouldnt have escaped even if Yin Ruoyi realized what was going on. It was probable that Cruff hadnt seen this coming.

Yin Ruoyi furrowed his brows at the mention of this.

He wanted to rebut, but this was a fact.

Cruffs capabilities were indeed terrifying.

He didnt manage to eliminate Yin Ruoyi because he was too careless this time around.

However, China ultimately lost to the US.

With his performance in this competition, Yin Ruoyi became renowned internationally. He had a performance that wasnt inferior to Cruffs; he even escaped when he came across him.

Escape when he came across Cruff.

This was the major reason Yin Ruoyi felt uncomfortable.

He had never tasted defeat, yet today, he could only get this outcome that seemed like a fortunate one in others eyes.

This was naturally difficult for him to accept.

Getting over it was easier said than done.