Chapter 694

Faced with Ye Chen's questioning, Ito Nanako was speechless.

First, she couldn't speak after seeing Ye Chen, and then her face flushed with shame.

In terms of emotion and reason, Ye Chen was right. The whole thing, in the final analysis, was her master seeking a hammer and getting a hammer. Ye Chen didn't do anything wrong.

Ito Nanako, who was ashamed, could only bow respectfully to Ye Chen: "Mr. Ye, I was impulsive for a moment. Please forgive me. Also, please don't hold it against me."

Ye Chen nodded lightly.

To a certain extent, he could also understand Ito Nanako.

After all, when things don't concern oneself, everyone can be objective and fair, but once it involves one's own practical interests, it is difficult to be absolutely objective.

It's like when someone else's child makes a mistake, one always hopes they get enough of a lesson, but when one's own child makes a mistake, one always hopes everyone can forgive them and give them another chance.

Yamamoto Kazuki is Ito Nanako's mentor. The traditional culture of Japan and China is closely related. Both peoples value respecting teachers and the way. Therefore, Ito Nanako's respect and defense of Yamamoto Kazuki is understandable.

However, this is only understandable.

Ye Chen can understand her mood, but he will never change any of his views or decisions because of her.

Thus, he said in a flat tone: "Miss Ito, since you are also a contestant in this competition, you must respect this competition. Don't play passively or quit halfway. Otherwise, it is a disrespect to martial arts."

Ito Nanako said with extreme dejection: "Mr. Ye, your strength has truly made me realize what true martial arts is. Compared with you, my martial arts are only at the level of a beginner, or perhaps even far worse than a beginner. I have no face to continue participating in the competition in front of you..."

Ye Chen shook his head: "Martial arts is not necessarily about competing with others. It is not only a sport but also a culture and a spirit. Does it mean that people with poor strength are not qualified to learn martial arts? Does it mean that just because your entry level is far lower than mine, you can give up this competition with peace of mind?"

Ye Chen paused slightly, and then said word by word in a more serious tone: "If that's really the case, then I can only say that you don't love martial arts at all. You only love a ranking. When you think your ranking is high, you love martial arts; when you think your ranking is low, you betray martial arts! In the final analysis, you are not a loyal martial artist at all!"

Ito Nanako blurted out with an urgent expression: "It's not, it's not like that! I love martial arts! I am also a loyal martial artist! I just... I just..."

Ye Chen asked sharply: "You just what?!"

Ito Nanako was nervous because of his question, then lowered her head in shame, gave up defending herself, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Ye, you are right... I was wrong... I shouldn't have given up the competition at this time! I shouldn't have betrayed martial arts at this time!"

Ye Chen said "um": "Compete well. I still hope Aoxue can meet you in the final."

Ito Nanako's eyes suddenly became extremely determined, and she nodded seriously: "I know, Mr. Ye! Don't worry, I will definitely fight to the final! And have a good exchange with your high-achieving student!"

Ye Chen waved his hand: "Aoxue is not my student. She is my friend, or strictly speaking, she is the daughter of my friend. I am just acting as her coach for these few days, giving her some guidance."

Ito Nanako asked in surprise: "Mr. Ye, aren't you a professional coach?"

Ye Chen laughed: "Of course not. I'm just an unemployed person with no profession."

"Unemployed?"

Ito Nanako's face was full of shock and disbelief.

Ye Chen, whose strength is so powerful that it's unbelievable, is actually an unemployed person with no profession?

Just when she wanted to continue asking for more information, the referee walked onto the ring and said: "30 seconds countdown to the second set of the competition!"

Ye Chen said to Ito Nanako: "Concentrate on the competition, I'm leaving."

"Mr. Ye, are you leaving?"

A sense of loss suddenly surged in Ito Nanako's heart.

Ye Chen said at this time: "Oh, by the way, Yamamoto Kazuki's bet is over. After he is discharged from the hospital, he can leave Jin Ling freely."

After saying this, Ye Chen didn't stay at the scene and turned around to leave without looking back.

Ito Nanako stared at his back in a daze. Tanaka Koichi on the side hurriedly urged her: "Miss, it's time to go on stage! Are you still going to continue the competition?"

"Compete! Of course I will!"

Ito Nanako suddenly seemed to have found all her fighting spirit. She said with determined eyes and a firm tone: "I will definitely make it to the final and have a face-to-face exchange with Qin Aoxue! I will never let Mr. Ye look down on me!"

When Ye Chen arrived outside the gymnasium, Qin Gang and Qin Aoxue were already waiting there.

Seeing Ye Chen come out, Qin Gang hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Master Ye, I didn't expect Aoxue to have such a huge improvement under your guidance. I am truly very grateful!"

Ye Chen said indifferently: "Mr. Qin, there is no need to be so polite between us. Aoxue is not only your daughter but also my friend. This little thing is what friends should do."

Qin Gang couldn't help but look at Qin Aoxue and said with great emotion: "Aoxue! Look at how much Master Ye loves you! You must listen to Master Ye's words in the future and serve Master Ye wholeheartedly, understand?"

Qin Aoxue said loudly without hesitation: "Don't worry, Dad! Aoxue is willing to follow Master Ye for the rest of her life, obey all of Master Ye's instructions, and repay Master Ye's kindness wholeheartedly!"

Ye Chen laughed and said: "There is no need to be so polite between us. Practice well. Winning this competition and getting the championship is the best reward for me."

Qin Aoxue said very seriously: "Master Ye, originally Aoxue wasn't sure she could win the championship, but now, Aoxue is 100% sure! Aoxue's current strength is several times stronger than before. All of this depends on the divine medicine you gave Aoxue, and your help in personally guiding the medicinal power for Aoxue!"

Ye Chen laughed: "If you are so polite to me in the future, then I will consider staying away from you."

"Ah, please don't, Master Ye!"

Qin Aoxue was suddenly anxious, her eyes red, and she said: "Aoxue won't be so polite to you in the future, okay? Please don't alienate Aoxue..."

Ye Chen nodded: "Remember what you said. Don't be so polite to me in the future."

"Aoxue will definitely keep it in mind!"

Qin Aoxue hurriedly agreed, and Qin Gang on the side said: "Master Ye, why don't you move to our house for a simple meal?"

Ye Chen waved his hand: "I won't go over today. There are still some things at the pharmaceutical factory. I asked Wei Liang to invite a spokesperson, and I'm going to meet them."