The process of prize-giving ceremonies was more or less similar.

Although not that sort of prize-giving ceremony with tens of thousands of viewers, the atmosphere was still rather lively.

Yin Ruoyi forced a smile as he received a medal of honour from the United Nations officials hands.

Downstage, Chairman Song and the rest clapped for him.

Gu Qingjiu saw Cruff standing in the middle when he suddenly tilted his head sideways and said something to Yin Ruoyi.

The smile on Yin Ruoyis face stiffened instantly.

Whatever Cruff said wasnt pleasant.

Cruff couldnt hide the smug smirk on his face.

After the ceremony ended, Yin Ruoyi came down with a dark countenance. Chairman Song, who noticed that scene earlier, gave him a simple reminder, Ruoyi, you shouldnt display such an attitude at an occasion like this.

They were from China, a great nation of the world.

On such an occasion, with so many people from other countries present, they represented Chinas image. Hence, they certainly couldnt misbehave.

Upon hearing this, Yin Ruoyis countenance resumed to its normal state. At least, he didnt look as cold and aloof as earlier.

Gu Qingjiu asked him in a calm voice, What did Cruff say earlier?

Yin Ruoyi pursed his lips and said nothing.

Gu Qingjiu felt Cruff must have said something that pricked at Yin Ruoyis sensitive spots.

Or else, he couldnt possibly show such a countenance in public and before so many peoples eyes.

Of course, this incident only proved that Cruff was of poor character.

Yin Ruoyi and the rest were about to leave after the ceremony had ended when the US representatives suddenly came up to say hello.

Their associations coach accompanied the other party. At the same time, the representative from China was their associations chairman.

The two leaders greeted each other in a friendly manner. However, the players under their charge werent as friendly.

The moment Cruff walked over, he said to Yin Ruoyi, Its regretful that you can only call me the witness of the peak.

Although these words didnt sound too problematic on the surface, it was a provocative gesture between players.

But this was a tad vicious to Yin Ruoyi.

He was the genius player China had pinned great hopes upon. It was already regretful enough that Cruff defeated him, and now Cruff had to say something like this.

He implied that even such a genius only served as a stepping stone on his path to the peak.

His last battle would take place three years later. For him to say something like that showed that Cruff had zero regards for Yin Ruoyi.

It was a fact that Yin Ruoyi had lost the competition earlier. No wonder his countenance was so terrible earlier.

Next to him, the coach tried to ease the situation on Cruffs behalf. Your countrys players are all very outstanding, especially this one, who even nearly defeated Cruff. Hes indeed incredible.

Although it sounded like praise, he was disparaging Yin Ruoyi.

However, on such an occasion, Chairman Songs smile hadnt changed in the slightest bit.

His aura was calm and steady, as though he simply didnt care.

With such a disposition, it was no wonder that he became the chairman.

He was someone capable of tolerating things.

Just then, Cruff suddenly caught sight of Gu Qingjiu.

That gorgeous Chinese girl he saw at the banquet yesterday.

Seeing her with Yin Ruoyi and the rest, Cruff seemed to find something. Feigning shock, he said, I wonder if this beautiful Eastern girl is also a player from your country?

Before the others could speak, Gu Qingjiu herself nodded with a smile and even stuck out her palm. Yes, Mr. Cruff. Three years later, Ill be your new opponent in your final battle.

I will definitely become your nightmare.

From how Cruff saw it, that pursed-lip smile of hers indistinctly exuded a trace of coldness.