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Chapter 361: Chapter 269: I Need External Support (5000 words)
Jiang Ning had helped out countless times before, creating a "Heroic" image in Xue Yuantong’s heart.
"Playing just for fun?" Xue Yuantong blinked.
"Yes, I’m here," Jiang Ning nodded.
"Really?" Xue Yuantong’s eyes suddenly curved up, a hint of Spiritual Rhythm spilling out.
She refused the 100 yuan Jiang Ning offered and said,
"Give me a 50. I know you have one."
Jiang Ning laughed. "You remember quite clearly."
That 50 yuan was still the change left over from the last time they went shopping for groceries.
Xue Yuantong took the bill. "Don’t you see who I am?"
Although Bai Yuxia was paying attention to Wu Xiaoqi and their group smashing the sand jar, she was right next to Xue Yuantong and naturally noticed her actions.
’Xue Yuantong wants to smash the sand jar?’
Bai Yuxia was about to advise her against it when Chen Siyu said,
"Xue Yuantong, you’re not really thinking of playing, are you?"
Her sister Chen Siqing reminded her, "Stay calm, don’t think it’s easy just because you see others succeeding."
She genuinely didn’t want Xue Yuantong to lose money, considering they were classmates sitting in front and behind each other, and Xue Yuantong was Jiang Ning’s good friend.
Jiang Ning often helped Chen Siyu and the others with their problems, which greatly helped improve their grades.
"That’s right, Zhuang Jianhui is great at basketball and can afford not to lose money, but our class’s Wu Xiaoqi..." Chen Siyu hesitated not knowing how to describe it. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Bai Yuxia continued: "Can’t be judged by common sense."
"Exactly, Wu Xiaoqi is a special case."
As they spoke, within the crowd, Wu Xiaoqi and Zhuang Jianhui continued to throw balls at the jars.
However, the sand jar game was partly a trap, exploiting human greed.
It’s no exaggeration to say that 90% of people who win money choose to continue playing, hoping to win even more, only to get caught in a cycle of winning and losing endlessly.
The sand jar stall owner continually reset the jars.
After a few attempts, Zhuang Jianhui ran out of chances.
Lin Zida came over: "20 yuan let you play seven or eight times, quite worth it."
Zhuang Jianhui thought so too: "Not bad."
He, because of his family reasons, had received a good education and had a solid basic quality, so he seldom got addicted to such small games and could stop in time.
"Shuyan, are you playing?" Zhuang Jianhui asked.
"Not really," Ding Shuyan shook her head.
Li Shi stepped forward with her long legs: "I’ll play a couple of rounds."
...
The twin sisters took turns persuading Xue Yuantong, hoping she’d drop the idea of playing as it would only make her lose money.
Xue Yuantong knew they meant well, but she had her own considerations.
She had seen Jiang Ning at the claw machine, he was simply unbeatable!
One grab, one win.
With such games, she was convinced that with Jiang Ning’s identity as the Great Magician, it would definitely be easy to win.
Besides, Jiang Ning always kept his word. If he couldn’t do it, Xue Yuantong could use this as an excuse to make Jiang Ning compensate her.
For example, not allowing him to go out far tonight.
Looking at it this way, no matter the outcome, Xue Yuantong was sure not to lose!
What reason was there not to play?
She was super smart.
Xue Yuantong confidently said, "Don’t worry, I have a secret weapon."
Bai Yuxia: "What secret weapon?"
"You’ll know once I smash the can."
...
After several minutes of struggle, Wu Xiaoqi finally managed to lose 10 yuan.
The owner wiped his sweat, damn, this kid was crazy.
Other people would stand to throw at the cans, but he lay down to smash them.
And damn, his skill was so high, after spending 10 yuan, he had given him more than 10 opportunities to set up the cans, just the labor cost almost broke even.
The owner, having conned people for several years in various places, had never encountered such an oddball.
Wu Xiaoqi stood up, his back covered in dust, looking quite disheveled.
He didn’t care, hugged the basketball, and walked out.
Shen Xu shouted, "Wu Xiaoqi, your back is all dusty."
As someone who sold small merchandise and roamed various classes year-round, he could call out most of the students by name.
However, Wu Xiaoqi didn’t turn back, leaving everyone only his proud sil1houette:
"It’s not dust, it’s the medal of honor."
Shen Xu: "Damn."
...
After the two basketball experts left, the remaining customers began to go up to smash cans.
Perhaps Wu Xiaoqi had raised their hopes, as more people were willing to try.
Still, most performed poorly, simply giving money to the owner.
Li Shi handed the owner a 10 yuan bill:
"Let me play a round."
The people around, seeing a tall girl step up, all turned their gazes towards her.
In real life, good-looking people, no matter what they do, easily draw others’ attention.
Many who initially intended to play gave up their chances.
Chen Siyu remarked, "She looks quite imposing."
Speaking of Li Shi, Chen Siqing agreed: "She does seem very skilled."
Meanwhile, Xue Yuantong started moving.
She looked at the crowded front and thought about it, then decided to go around from the side.
"Boss."
Today, Xue Yuantong was feeling generous, grabbing five chances right off.
Seeing the child-like Xue Yuantong, the owner already started to feel happy inside.
Adult men couldn’t smash the jars, what was a little girl doing there?
Wasn’t she just throwing away money?
The owner’s laugh lines deepened.
"There’s one more spot, go ahead."
Xue Yuantong, holding a ball, stood near Li Shi.
Before smashing the can, Li Shi glanced down at Xue Yuantong.
She now stood at a pure height of 174 cm, a full over twenty centimeters taller than 153 cm Xue Yuantong.
Looking at this Little Bud, Li Shi recognized her, Fourth Middle School’s top student and also Jiang Ning’s good friend.
"Can you play?" Li Shi asked curiously.
Xue Yuantong replied, "Not bad."
"Then let’s play together," Li Shi said.
After speaking, Li Shi lifted the basketball, preparing to imitate Zhuang Jianhui’s approach, aiming to knock off the topmost can. If she actually achieved it, she could definitely brag about it in her circle.
