Chapter 179: Chapter 179: The Second Battle, The Couple Mo Yinhe and Si Mingjing’s Double Kill! 2
"Alright, we have no objections, and we will make sure you are utterly convinced of your loss!" the representative from Mu Continent said.
"Who’s afraid? We have never lost before! That’s settled then, let’s start!" the representative from Atlantis declared.
Si Mingjing then asked Ye Siyuan, "What are the nuances of the literary test, the martial test, and the simulated battle?"
"The literary test is a competition of talents, with the specific content determined by drawing lots."
To save time, the topic for the literary test had already appeared on the large screen in the conference hall.
The Secretary-General asked, "Miss Bai, Crown Prince Mo, who will draw the lot?"
Mo Yinhe replied, "Ladies first."
Bai Jiusi stepped forward without hesitation.
The so-called drawing of lots involved pressing a red button on the lectern. Pressing the button would freeze the scrolling test subjects on the large screen, revealing the chosen topic.
Bai Jiusi approached the lectern, eyed the rolling literary test topics on the large screen, and firmly smacked the red button with her right hand.
Instantly, a line of text appeared on the large screen:
"You Act It Out, I’ll Guess It."
Subsequently, the game rules appeared:
1. Each side sends two people: one to act out and one to guess.
2. The person acting out may use methods such as spoken hints, gestures, facial expressions, actions, or descriptions. Note: If the spoken words contain any part of the answer, that attempt is void. If there is a pause longer than thirty seconds while giving a clue, that attempt is also void.
3. The time limit is five minutes, and the side with more correct guesses wins. If there is a tie, an additional five minutes will be given.
This literary test not only assessed scholarship but also the rapport between participants.
The Secretary-General said, "Miss Bai and Crown Prince Mo, please select one member each from those present to join you in the competition."
Qu Gaoyang strode over to Bai Jiusi, wrapped his arms around her waist, and bragged, "We’re about to be married, so naturally, husband and wife should team up. Ajiu, I will definitely win back Xiaobai’s custody for you; otherwise, how could I be worthy of being your man?"
Bai Jiusi looked at Qu Gaoyang affectionately. In this moment, silence was more eloquent than words—everything was understood without needing to be said.
The representatives from Atlantis were furious!
What a shameless pair!
The Secretary-General then asked, "Crown Prince Mo, what about you?"
Mo Yinhe turned around.
Ye Siyuan immediately raised his hand. "Brother, me, me, me..."
Although they were not twins, Ye Siyuan had been raised by Mo Yinhe since childhood, and their rapport was one hundred percent.
Playing this kind of game required strong rapport to win.
However, Mo Yinhe gazed deeply at Si Mingjing and said, "Mingjing, would you be willing to join me in this fight?"
"Me?"
Si Mingjing was startled. "I’ve read the competition rules. This literary test not only tests scholarship but also the rapport between participants. We wouldn’t be able to do this, would we?"
This was, after all, a momentous occasion: fighting for Xiaobai’s custody. Losing the competition could mean losing Xiaobai, so Si Mingjing dared not readily agree.
"How will you know if you don’t try? I trust your intelligence and wisdom. You will certainly help me win Xiaobai back."
Ye Siyuan immediately lowered his raised hand and gave Si Mingjing an encouraging push. "Mingjing, please. Xiaobai likes you so much; you must help my brother win the child’s custody."
"HAHAHA! Mo Yinhe, has your country run out of people? To choose a woman who came from Prison Star and hasn’t even attended primary school? Do you want to become a laughingstock?" Qu Gaoyang couldn’t hide his mockery.
Looking at Si Mingjing, his eyes seemed to see an illiterate who didn’t even understand that one plus one equals two!
This damned illiterate had saved Yang Wanling’s life, caused him to cede territory and pay compensation, and made him a traitor to his country!
Qu Gaoyang was filled with an anger he couldn’t vent. Now that Mo Yinhe was practically offering Si Mingjing up for him to target, he certainly wouldn’t hold back his disdain.
The delegation from Gendaya Country, echoing Qu Gaoyang, all burst into loud laughter.
"HAHAHA, bringing an illiterate to a literary test..."
"What could she possibly understand?"
"Do they think that since they’re going to lose this round anyway, they might as well throw in the towel and try to make our victory seem unearned? HAHAHA..."
Si Mingjing had initially wanted to refuse.
She had no confidence, but now...
Si Mingjing suddenly stood up. Her phoenix eyes glinted as she walked towards Mo Yinhe and said, "I am willing to battle with you, but I have one condition: you act, and I will guess!"
"Good." Mo Yinhe loved her spirited expression, the confidence in her eyes that could annihilate all idle gossip.
Thus, both parties had chosen their teammates.
The Secretary-General then said, "The first round, the literary contest, officially begins. The one who drew the lot goes first."
Bai Jiusi glanced disdainfully at Si Mingjing.
Heh, lowly land-dwellers.
Bai Jiusi was filled with a profound sense of racial superiority.
She looked down upon Mo Yinhe because he had the blood of land-dwellers in his veins, let alone Si Mingjing.
In her eyes, land-dwellers were all inferior creatures! Si Mingjing was an uneducated commoner from the land! An uneducated land-dweller daring to contend with her? Utterly delusional!
Bai Jiusi’s tone was laced with arrogance. "Since Miss Si wants to guess, then I shall be the one guessing for our side as well. It’s already going to be an easy win; we can’t bully you too harshly. Gaoyang, how about you do the acting?"
Qu Gaoyang gave Bai Jiusi’s cheek a light kiss. "Of course, I’ll listen to whatever you say."
Si Lisao, seated, lifted his lips slightly and spoke in a cold, deep voice, "Jiusi, don’t underestimate the enemy."
Bai Jiusi bowed slightly. "Rest assured, Your Lordship, I will show you what an overwhelming victory looks like!"
She was the foremost talent of Mu Continent. She would definitely win Xiaobai back for Si Lisao!
Thus, Bai Jiusi and Qu Gaoyang went first, with Qu Gaoyang acting and Bai Jiusi guessing, limited to five minutes.
Bai Jiusi was indeed Mu Continent’s foremost talent. She was not only proud, but she had the grounds to be.
No matter what Qu Gaoyang acted out, she could answer smoothly.
In the full five minutes, she answered twenty questions correctly!
The venue erupted with thunderous applause.
The pride on Bai Jiusi’s face was like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.
Then, she looked towards Si Lisao, seeking praise.
On Si Lisao’s handsome, distinguished face, a faint, affirming smile finally appeared.
Bai Jiusi’s heart fluttered at once.
She had adored Si Lisao since childhood and would do anything for him. Now, she had finally received his affirming gaze.
Before leaving the stage, Bai Jiusi gave Si Mingjing a look one might give an ant. "Miss Si, may the True Dragon bless you."
"May the True Dragon bless you" was a common blessing, much like saying "God bless you" in Western countries.
At this moment, Bai Jiusi was genuinely blessing Si Mingjing.
Bai Jiusi considered herself exceptionally talented; she didn’t need to curse her opponent. She could crush Si Mingjing with her genuine ability! That was the cruelest blow to an opponent! What was this called? Ah, life was as lonely as snow! Unable to find a worthy adversary, she was forced to compete with an illiterate who had never even attended primary school. This was an insult to her, Bai Jiusi’s, abundant talent!
Si Mingjing did not speak; she and Mo Yinhe took the stage.
Words were useless now. Only by defeating Bai Jiusi could she shatter that composure!