Chapter 195: Give Up or Grit One

There are still two weeks left before the final round judging of the International Game Maker Competition, but Lu Yu no longer cares.

When the games were released, Lu Yu was not suppressed, so he dares to believe that no one can stop those four games from dominating.

You should know that the four games Lu Yu chose are absolute classics after the test of time and public scrutiny.

At this moment, Lu Yu arrived at Fu Dan Da Xue.

Today the joint competition for Magic Capital University freshmen will take place, the second round.

Yes, the first round has ended, and Ke Da has entered the second round.

But according to A Jie, Ke Da's first‑round result was unsatisfactory.

At that time Ke Da's opponent was merely an obscure school with no particular strength in electronic technology, yet Ke Da won by a doubly risky method.

In the end, it was Xiao Yuan who didn't perform well.

As for the more detailed process, Lu Yu hadn't heard about it.

Now Lu Yu is in a Jiaoshi with several Ke Da contestants.

He glanced at everyone and said, "The contestants this time follow A Jie's outline, but a slight adjustment is needed."

"Xiao Yuan…"

At that point Lu Yu looked at Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan froze, instinctively glanced at Lu Yu, then immediately lowered her head again, unwilling to meet his gaze.

She was well aware of her poor performance, which almost turned into a disaster for Ke Da.

These past days Xiao Yuan hadn't slept well, feeling ashamed and regretful about her actions.

"You will still be the starter this time," Lu Yu said.

The Jiaoshi fell silent.

Several students clearly had something to say, but dared not speak.

Finally a male classmate stood up and said, "Lu Yu, I think this arrangement is inappropriate."

"Xiao Yuan's state in the previous match… was poor."

"Our opponent this time is Fu Dan Da Xue!"

"If Xiao Yuan performs the same as last time, we will undoubtedly lose this time."

The student was initially timid, but by the end stared at Lu Yu.

Lu Yu nodded lightly, his gaze still on Xiao Yuan, and asked, "Xiao Yuan, do you have confidence?"

"I know you were nervous last time, so you didn't show the strength you should have."

"Therefore, I want to give you another chance."

"But if you still lack confidence, then… you don't need to participate this time."

"You should know this is a competition, and competitions are always ruthless."

"Also… the world doesn't offer that many chances; you're already lucky now."

This time Lu Yu didn't use gentle words to persuade Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan is already an adult and should know the world's harshness.

Perhaps she does have talent and ability, but if she cannot fully use her strengths and seize opportunities, then… being buried is just being buried.

After all, Lu Yu has already given her many chances; if she still can't grasp them, so be it.

Xiao Yuan kept her head down, never daring to look up, and remained silent.

"Xiao Yuan, if you still feel unwell, you don't have to play this match."

"Right, this is a competition, Xiao Yuan; first get yourself in shape, then play the next one."

Several contestants spoke up.

Xiao Yuan lowered her head even more.

She could no longer restrain herself, clenching her fists, biting her teeth, her face turning pale.

Her heart was tormented.

On one hand, Xiao Yuan truly lacked confidence in herself; her last performance proved it.

But… Xiao Yuan was very unwilling!

Clearly… she felt she could do better than anyone, but because she was nervous, her fingers wouldn't move, leading her to slip up.

It wasn't a technical or knowledge gap, just… because of herself!

Such a failure is unacceptable to anyone!

She really wanted another chance, truly.

But when such a chance comes again, can she… seize it?

Xiao Yuan knows her character flaw; even with another chance, she might still fail.

Therefore, Xiao Yuan dared not speak; she wanted to give up.

But…

Deep down she was truly unwilling!

Xiao Yuan finally moved, unable to hold back, she looked up at Lu Yu.

Lu Yu smiled at her but said nothing.

"I will join this competition, I… I won't lose…"

Xiao Yuan didn't know where the strength came from; she suddenly spoke, her voice still small and somewhat unsteady, but she… truly used all her strength.

Lu Yu smiled again and said, "It's settled then, I believe in you, Xiao Yuan."

Having said that, Lu Yu turned and walked out.

Xiao Yuan was stunned. That's it?

Wasn't the atmosphere just now quite solemn?

Why did Lu Yu not think and just agree with himself?

This confusion, even as Xiao Yuan followed the team into the competition venue, still did not recede.

But regardless… the competition still started!

……

Lu Yu, A Jie and the others sat in the audience, watching the large screen in front.

The competition was somewhat like the International Cybersecurity Competition that Lu Yu had previously taken part in, but of course the technology wasn't as advanced, and the scope wasn't as broad.

At this moment, both sides had already begun…

One could see that Fu Dan Da Xue's side was attacking fiercely, while Ke Da's side…

Less than ten minutes after the competition began, they were already on the defensive.

In the end… it was actually because of Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan, just like in the last round, made no move at all!

"Xiao Yuan…" A Jie couldn't help but furrow his brows tightly, his mood becoming unbearably heavy.

Lu Yu said nothing, just quietly stared ahead.

Another ten minutes passed, and Ke Da's defense had fallen into absolute passivity; the opponent was just a hair's breadth away from breaking through and achieving success!

At this point, Ke Da's contestants were extremely excited, constantly roaring at Xiao Yuan.

They all knew where the problem lay.

Xiao Yuan's complexion had turned completely pale; she also knew everything was her own fault.

But… she simply couldn't control her own hands.

The keyboard is usually her most familiar companion, but now… each key feels like a needle, and as her fingers press them, they feel pierced.

So she is in great pain, extremely so!

The opportunity was earned by her own effort, and now she carries not only her own future!

She now doesn't even hear the shouts of the classmates beside her.

For some unknown reason, Xiao Yuan suddenly looked up toward the audience seats.