168: Reveal the true face of the scumbag

Gu Xiaoyue continued to play the second video, which showed Harry and Zhuang Yanxin in an intimate embrace.

Zhuang Yanxin snuggled in Harry's arms, complaining about how Gu Xiaoyue bullied her.

"Why not wait until they face West River, then drug them so they can't summon their pet beasts? Once we win here and I inherit the title, I'll marry you and make you my duchess."

Harry kissed Zhuang Yanxin's face, saying the exact same things he had said to Min Rui.

Zhuang Yanxin, having just suffered grievances from Gu Xiaoyue, hesitated for a moment.

"What if we get caught? They aren't easy to deal with."

"We already had the beverage incident; we can just blame it all on Yongle Shopping Mall."

As Harry spoke, he didn't stop kissing her, as if Zhuang Yanxin were his beloved lover.

Seeing this, Min Rui stood frozen in place, unable to believe her eyes.

"Everything you said before about marrying me... was it all a lie?"

She tried to find a trace of apology and regret in Harry's eyes.

However, there was only coldness and disdain in the depths of Harry's eyes.

He brushed the dirt off his body and sneered, "If I didn't need to fight for the title, why would I have ever paid attention to you?"

The audience below the stage condemned Harry for being such scum, while Zhuang Yanxin, sitting in the spectator stands, was gloating and mocking Min Rui's infatuation.

"It's not over yet, there's a third video."

Gu Xiaoyue raised an eyebrow; she wanted to see just how long Zhuang Yanxin could remain smug!

The third video showed Harry meeting with Miss Charlotte.

"Is there something you need, Harry?"

"I recently obtained a necklace that adds attributes, and I think it suits you perfectly. Charlotte, I will work hard to fight for the title. Will you marry me?"

In the video, Harry presented a jewelry box with both hands, proposing to Miss Charlotte with overflowing affection.

They were speaking the language of Sun Never Sets, and Gu Xiaoyue had thoughtfully translated it and added subtitles.

The rest of the video showed Miss Charlotte refusing the expensive necklace and rejecting Harry's proposal, before turning and leaving.

"What a master of time management!"

"Although the exchange students from West River and Nanya are twins, their features are only ninety percent similar. Otherwise, I'd really be confused!"

"If you ask me, the exchange student from West River is at least a baron. Min Rui and Zhuang Yanxin have average family backgrounds; they were never a match for him to begin with."

"Exactly. When it comes to being a good match, only a marriage between Sun Never Sets nobles is truly appropriate!"

The audience's chatter was incessant, and Min Rui felt like her head was about to explode!

Zhuang Yanxin, who had just been smug and thought Harry was truly in love with her, couldn't stand the discussion and pointing from others. She fought back tears and left in a rage.

"Well, it's already like this. Min Rui, are we not starting the battle?"

Harry asked coldly.

So what if they knew the truth? Winning the competition was what mattered most.

"Do you think the Dragon Kingdom authorities will let you off after what you've done? Will the royal family of Sun Never Sets let you tarnish their reputation?"

Charlie said indignantly, "By doing this, you are only cutting off your own path!"

"Charlie, you've been in the Dragon Kingdom for half a year now. Have you ever heard the saying: 'The winner becomes the king, the loser the bandit'? What's wrong with wanting to win!"

Charlie could hardly believe that his once calm, indifferent, and non-competitive brother had become like this.

When exactly did he change?

Or perhaps—he was always like this!

"I have heard it! And I also know another saying from the Dragon Kingdom—'He who commits many injustices is doomed to destruction'!"

"Since that's the case, let the battle begin!"

Min Rui wiped the tears from her face. Regardless of the title, she was still the captain of West River.

Taking advantage of the fact that Nanya had drunk the drugged water and couldn't summon their pet beasts, winning this match would suffice!

Gu Xiaoyue also signaled the referee that the match could start at any time.

Before the referee's whistle had even finished sounding, Gu Xiaoyue and Chu Li had already summoned six pet beasts.

Min Rui looked astonished, her mouth half-open, "How, how is this possible? I clearly saw you drink that water!"

Gu Xiaoyue frowned slightly, looking at Min Rui as if she were an idiot.

"I knew long ago that you would drug my food and drink. Why would I actually drink it? Are you brainless? Having a 'love brain' is a disease; you need treatment!"

Harry was also incredulous and said resentfully, "Zhuang Yanxin told me that you all drank the drugged water! How is it possible that Chu Li didn't fall for it either?"

Chu Li impatiently picked at his ear, as if listening to them speak had already dirtied his ears.

"Because last night, Xiao Yue sent us a message saying we needed to prepare well for the battle against West River, and I knew something was fishy! Plus, Zhuang Yanxin kindly came to bring us water—let me teach you another Dragon Kingdom saying: 'If someone is courteous for no reason, they are either hiding evil intentions or up to no good'!"

Min Rui and Harry's faces turned deathly pale. They were unwilling to admit defeat, but they couldn't win the fight.

"Hurry up and summon your pet beasts; I'm in a hurry!"

Gu Xiaoyue moved her shoulders and cracked her knuckles, "I need to absorb enough today!"

Min Rui thought of Huaqing and the pet beasts that had their levels drained by Gu Xiaoyue, and her face turned livid.

"I, I admit defeat!"

Min Rui finally made up her mind and conceded.

Since she couldn't win anyway, it was better to just concede now, rather than waiting until her pet beasts had their levels drained before doing so.

That would be a huge loss!

She had already lost all face from being deceived; if she couldn't even preserve the strength of her pet beasts, she feared her position as captain back in West River would also be in jeopardy!

At this moment, the officials in charge of security hurried over.

"Do you have evidence of the beverage incident? Gu Xiaoyue, please come with us."

Gu Xiaoyue nodded. The gossip sharing today had been quite effective, and she was very satisfied.

She handed over the previous videos, audio recordings, and the water that Zhuang Yanxin had given her through Chu Li today.

Director Yu said with a hint of reproach, "Gu Xiaoyue, if you had this key evidence, why didn't you bring it out earlier? This Yongle Shopping Mall and their spokesperson have been taking the blame for several days!"

But that was exactly her goal!

The Xiao Family was like a sword hanging over her head; naturally, she had to vent her anger whenever she had the chance!

Gu Xiaoyue put on a smiling face and said to Director Yu, "I was just trying to collect more evidence. I had to wait until they targeted me so I could catch them all in one go! Besides, Yongle Shopping Mall really does have issues with false advertising and poor food regulation. If this hadn't happened, everyone would still be kept in the dark!"

Director Yu pondered for a moment, sighed, and seemed to have made a major decision.

"You're right. I'll submit the materials in a moment, force Yongle Shopping Mall to rectify, and ban them from participating in commercial activities for the National Competition for three years. After three years, we will conduct a strict inspection; if they don't pass, they still won't be able to participate."

Gu Xiaoyue gave Director Yu a thumbs up and buttered him up with flattery.

"Director Yu really is a good leader who does practical things for us students across the country!"

"Not at all, not at all!"

Director Yu seemed to have been praised to his heart's content; the corners of his mouth turned up, harder to suppress than an AK.

"Oh, that's right," he seemed to suddenly remember, "Zhuang Yanxin from your team is also involved in the drugging incident. How do you want to handle her?"

Gu Xiaoyue asked him in return, "How will Harry Howard be handled?"