Chapter 69: The Regret That Was Made Up For

Smith had nothing left to say!

They had already seen through the core of their technique.

So, it's completely normal for them to win, isn't it?

In other words……

The match at Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University was won purely by genuine skill—no filler, no so‑called cheating!

Then……

"Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University!"

"Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University!"

"Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University!"

Cheers rose in waves across the venue; everyone had already stood up from their seats, exerting all their strength.

They frantically waved their hands.

Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University won, and Huaxia won!

This is Huaxia's first…… and so far the only time they've won the championship at the International Network Security Competition!

……

Amid the venue's fervent atmosphere, Lu Yu accepted the championship trophy on behalf of Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University.

"Hello, I—or rather, nobody expected that someone as young as you could represent Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University in the competition."

"Even in the end, it was you who turned the tide and helped Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University secure victory."

"So, at this moment, do you have anything to say to everyone?"

The host handed the microphone to Lu Yu.

Everyone present immediately turned their gaze to Lu Yu, their faces filled with curiosity.

Even so, in just an instant, the entire venue fell into Silence.

Lu Yu took the microphone, glanced to the side, and his gaze fell on the foreign reporter.

The foreign reporter suddenly felt as if struck by lightning, his neck shrank back, and his feet instinctively stepped backward.

He naturally remembered what he had said to Lu Yu before and what he had done.

Now…… if they challenge him on this…… does he still have any face left?

But…… Lu Yu's gaze quickly moved away from him, as if…… his gaze had merely swept past him.

For some unknown reason, the foreign reporter's heart suddenly filled with a sense of loss.

"I know that at the very beginning, nobody believed we could win the championship."

"But that doesn't matter, because…… we knew we could definitely win the championship."

"This is Huaxia, our home turf."

"We might lack sufficient strength now, and we might be mocked."

"But we cannot give up on ourselves."

"Even if we fail, even if we are utterly inadequate, we should still set our sights on the championship!"

"Because this is Huaxia, this is our home turf!"

Lu Yu repeated the same words, but this time with even greater force.

His voice was clear and resonant; each word felt weighty, landing on the ground like a thunderclap, stirring up waves of loud sound.

Inside the venue it remained Silence—so silent that even breathing and heartbeats seemed to have vanished.

Everyone was shocked by Lu Yu's words.

Then……

Their eyes widened, they couldn't help clenching their fists, and their breathing grew ragged.

Their blood…… was heating up, burning.

Exactly!

This is Huaxia, and they are members of Huaxia!

They represent Huaxia.

How could they not aim for the championship!

Defeat? Another defeat? Still defeated?

So what!

They will ultimately rise to their feet, just like Huaxia!

……

"Professor Chen, this is your trophy." Suddenly, Lu Yu on stage spoke again.

Then Lu Yu stepped down from the stage, holding the trophy, and walked toward Professor Chen.

Lu Yu presented the trophy to Professor Chen.

Professor Chen did not immediately take it; at this moment he……

A pair of eyes were fixed on the trophy, gazing at it.

Professor Chen had looked at this trophy countless times!

He knew every detail of the trophy inside out.

But…… he had never actually touched it.

He had long…… harbored no lingering thoughts about this trophy.

But he never expected……

Now this trophy is right before him, within reach of his outstretched hand!

Even…… does this trophy still belong to him and his students?

"I……"

Professor Chen opened his mouth, but found his voice choking; he actually couldn't utter a single word!

Even…… Professor Chen also felt his nose a bit sore.

He…… instinctively turned his head away, afraid he would cry out.

Lu Yu didn't speak, just stood there quietly, holding the trophy with both hands.

At this moment, the athletes from Mo Du University of Electronic Technology, even Lao Li, walked over and stood behind Lu Yu.

"Old Chen, this belongs to you, this is what you deserve." Lao Li said.

Professor Chen took a deep breath, then turned his head, but…… he still didn't take the trophy.

He smiled at Lu Yu and said, "Thank you! But…… this trophy belongs to you."

After saying that, Professor Chen's smile grew a bit larger.

Some regrets cannot be made up for in a lifetime.

But…… these regrets will eventually, through effort and time, become a richer reward on some day, in some moment.

……

"Chen, this time…… you won. But…… only this time."

"Next time, the champion after that will still be my team."

Smith came before Professor Chen and said:

Professor Chen smiled and said, "Bring it on, we won't lose, just as you will never be my opponent, and your students will never be my students' opponents."

"You……" Smith was a bit angry, but…… after glancing at Lu Yu, he still didn't continue.

He took a deep breath and said, "Congratulations, Chen. You…… this trophy is indeed what you deserve, you…… should have gotten this trophy long ago."

After saying that, Smith didn't wait for Professor Chen's reply, directly turned and left.

Long ago, the two were partners, doing research together and gaining fame internationally together.

But in the end, they split due to some disagreements.

After that, Smith always targeted Professor Chen.

But is this really because of resentment?

Probably not.

Smith has always admired Professor Chen, but…… Professor Chen insisted on returning home, which Smith couldn't understand.

He always felt that Huaxia was not worthy of Professor Chen.

So he wanted to use his actions to tell Professor Chen that Professor Chen's choice to return home was a mistake.

Over these years, Smith has indeed done that.

But nobody expected……

This year, just just now……

One of Professor Chen's students, a mere seven‑year‑old student, changed all of this.

"Perhaps…… from now on, from the moment that Chen's student named Lu Yu appeared……"

"The impression of Huaxia held by people all over the world will probably have to change."