Chapter 159: Everyone Is Drunk, I Alone Am Sober

Two hours later.

Yan Peisheng saw Su Yunzhou off at the parking lot. He then headed toward his office, humming a cheerful little tune. He was overjoyed all the way there, grinning so widely that his mouth nearly reached his ears.

However, this beaming expression inexplicably frightened a few athletes who had come out to rehydrate. They wondered, “Is this still the ruthless, sharp-tongued Yan Peisheng we know?”

Everyone knew the head coach had been under a lot of pressure lately. He walked around with a cold face every day, scolding anyone he could catch. If anyone made even the slightest mistake… Heh. He would let them experience another one of Dragon Country’s national treasures—a relentless cursing out.

But the problem was that he was not only smiling now, but upon seeing them, he also inconceivably offered words of encouragement like, “Train hard, but remember to balance work and rest.” This made the athletes even more terrified. Thinking they were doomed, they hurriedly rushed back to training.

…

Yan Peisheng walked jubilantly on the road. Recalling the scene that had just unfolded in the warehouse, he still found it somewhat unbelievable. He then marveled at his own exceptional eye for talent.

He hummed, “Hahaha!

“I smile with pride!

“I’m so proud…”

Entering the training ground, he saw the team members training in full swing. He strolled over at a leisurely pace. Seeing him, the crowd immediately fell silent and put all their effort into training. However, their nervousness only caused their performance to tank even more. One athlete even made an incredibly rookie mistake.

Just when everyone thought Yan Peisheng was going to fly into a rage and spout heavily censored words, he comfortingly reassured them in a complete departure from his usual self. “Everyone, don’t put so much pressure on yourselves. Relax your minds. Success depends on human effort. Improving your results requires not only practice but also a good mindset.”

These words left everyone looking bewildered, awkward, and completely confused. They all suspected that Yan Peisheng might have been mind-controlled by a Facehugger.

Assistant Coach Lin Wei, who was standing nearby, also found it extremely bizarre. He wondered what kind of crazy spell had overtaken his old rival. His smile was simply too creepy!

Lin Wei asked a few roundabout questions. However, Yan Peisheng just stared straight at him and burst into inexplicable laughter again. “It’s nothing. I just figured things out!”

“Huh?” Lin Wei looked puzzled.

He thought, “Figured my ass out! The big competition is right around the corner. Why are you suddenly acting like a guy smoking a post-coital cigarette? What the hell are you playing at?”

…

Not far away.

Ning Xiangwu—the eternal runner-up… no, third-place finisher—who had been scolded and beaten down again over the past two days, furrowed his brows so hard he could crush a fly. His small head was filled with a massive question mark. Today, not only did Head Coach Yan Peisheng refrain from scolding him, but he also greeted him with a smile and even praised him for hiding his brilliance behind a foolish facade.

At that moment, he was completely stunned. After coming back to his senses, he only felt as if the sun had risen from the west.

Then, a wave of lingering fear washed over him. He thought he was doomed! The head coach must have given up on him. Fortunately, Assistant Coach Lin had always been supporting him. So, he would definitely work hard to snatch the 34,567th place!!

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Among this crowd of bewildered people, there was only one person who roughly knew something. That was the fresh and clean athletic beauty, Yu Jiao.

Although she didn’t know exactly what had happened, she had coincidentally seen that status-symbol Panamera when she arrived earlier. Then, she noticed Coach Yan and Su Yunzhou walking mysteriously toward the warehouse.

She had originally wanted to go over and take a look, but the staff at the door told her it was off-limits. Entry was strictly prohibited without Yan Peisheng’s notification. Curious, she kept a secret watch.

Half an hour later, the warehouse door opened, and the two strolled out. The usually stern Coach Yan was grinning like an old pervert. It made her wonder if these two men had engaged in some unspeakable secret inside.

She then immediately shook her head. Yan Peisheng was famously in love with and terrified of his wife, so he definitely wouldn’t have the guts. As a wealthy and handsome guy, Su Yunzhou couldn’t possibly have such extreme tastes either. Even if he were a top, he would definitely look for a pretty and attractive bottom.

After the two left, the staff allowed entry.

Yu Jiao, as if possessed by Detective Conan, cautiously entered the warehouse. Her big, beautiful eyes scanned the area like radar.

There were no anomalies in Zone 1.

None in Zone 2…

In Zone 3, there was a handprint on the rock-climbing wall.

Following this clue, Yu Jiao discovered varying shades of grayish sweat stains on all three competition-use rock-climbing walls.

She thought, “Uh-huh?

“There’s the conclusion.

“Coach Yan must have personally given Su Yunzhou extra training and taught him some exclusive techniques.

“He is a shocking genius who fully mastered it after just one look.

“Therefore…”

Her internal deduction was logically sound. Yu Jiao couldn’t help but marvel at how beautiful she was, how smart her brain was, and how strong her waist was. Brother Su would definitely discover her beauty and ultimately fall defeated beneath her powerful legs.

The thought made her uncontrollably excited. Looking at the crowd still gossiping about why Yan Peisheng was smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum, Yu Jiao tilted her head up slightly. She felt a sense of superiority, relishing the thrill that everyone else was drunk while she alone was sober.

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Meanwhile, Su Yunzhou, the cause of this minor commotion, was currently driving toward IFS. The folk music playing in the car was replaced by the ringing of his phone.

“President Xia! I’ll be there in ten minutes. Why don’t you wait for me downstairs?”

“Alright! Then I’ll head to the North Zone…”

After hanging up the phone, a faint smile lingered on Su Yunzhou’s lips.

Earlier, when Yan Peisheng had witnessed his true strength, the man had been as happy as a 200-pound kid in a candy store. He immediately declared that the talent performance for the opening ceremony would be no problem and promised to arrange it perfectly with the higher-ups.

Then, flashing an “I understand” smirk, he had added, “I couldn’t tell that a young guy like you knew how to play so well! And this move is pretty wicked, too!”

Hearing this, Su Yunzhou’s expression stiffened. The words, “What do you mean?” almost slipped out of his mouth. But upon second thought, he replied, “Coach Yan, I’m an honest man!”