Seeing the unwilling expression on the other party’s face, Hu Li knew he couldn’t fool him anymore, so he changed his tough stance and earnestly persuaded, "Wang Xiao, you’ve seen it too, there are so many judges, I can’t control everyone.
I could only ask a few friends to give you high scores, but when all the scores were totaled, it turned out your score was indeed a bit low. There’s nothing I can do."
"Nothing you can do?"
Wang Xiao was not satisfied with this explanation and said through gritted teeth, "Others charge around two hundred thousand to take on a disciple. If it weren’t for your guarantee that I could win the championship of the professional competition, I wouldn’t have willingly given you five hundred thousand.
Now, since you didn’t fulfill your promise, you should at least refund three hundred thousand from the apprenticeship fee!"
"What? Refund?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Li, who was planning to explain things properly, frowned deeply and showed displeasure, "There’s no precedent for refunding the apprenticeship fee in this circle. You said just now that you willingly gave it, I didn’t force you. Why should I refund you? Winning and losing are normal occurrences, I’m not a god, how could I guarantee that there wouldn’t be any surprises?"
"That’s what you said back then! If you don’t refund, I’ll sue you!"
"Sue ? Haha, go ahead if you have the guts. Do you think I’ve been idle in Tianhai all these years for nothing?"
Hu Li squinted his eyes, looking at the other party with a somber expression, "Wang Xiao, think carefully. Either let this matter go and we remain master and disciple.
Or break ties, and we beco enemies."
Having spoken, Hu Li no longer paid attention to the other party, hit the gas pedal, and with the engine roaring, the car sped off, quickly disappearing from Wang Xiao’s view.
Seeing this, Wang Xiao stood still, fists clenched, and after a long silence, said in a low voice:
"Fine, wait till I expose you online, let’s see who would still co to you for apprenticeship!"
...
That evening.
Huang Jun treated everyone to a lavish al at a high-end restaurant by the river and specially invited Li Jing to the main seat.
At the dining table, everyone sat around, the dishes were abundant, and the atmosphere was lively to the extre.
Huang Jun was the first to raise his wine glass to Li Jing, expressing sincere gratitude, "Brother Jing, I used to call you Jingzi, but now I’ve truly regarded you as my brother from the heart.
It’s not because you are older or wealthy, but because without you, there wouldn’t be the current .
No matter what happens in the future, as long as you say a word, Brother Jing, I, Huang Jun, will co to help you wherever I am!"
As he spoke, Huang Jun seed quite emotional, with slightly reddened eyes, yet his tone was particularly solemn and earnest:
"I’ve never been good with words. I won’t say much thanks, it’s all in this cup of wine. You go ahead, I’ll finish it!"
After speaking, he tilted his head back and drank a nearly three-ounces high white spirit in one gulp, and the surrounding people applauded and cheered.
Li Jing knew Huang Jun was genuine; those words showed he truly regarded him as a benefactor and a noble.
Since lending money to help Huang Jun, Li Jing noticed the change in his attitude towards him.
He beca more respectful, serious, and cautious.
Adult friendship cannot always remain as pure as in childhood.
After experiencing the trials and knocks of society, even the most obtuse person understands the importance of avoiding harm and finding benefit.
So Li Jing understood that his relationship with Huang Jun was no longer what it was before; though it still had years of friendship and feelings, the ntality was no longer entirely equal.
This point could be seen from Huang Jun’s proactive change in addressing Li Jing.
Li Jing understood that this change was inevitable.
Looking at the now mature and much sturdier Huang Jun, Li Jing also stood up, with complex emotions, "Junzi, congratulations on realizing your dream. I hope you shine on the world stage in the future."
After speaking, Li Jing also tilted his head back, drinking all the white spirit in his glass.
Seeing this, Huang Jun was shocked, was about to stop him when he noticed Li Jing had already finished the drink, feeling a slight sting in his nose, filled with emotion.
At this mont, Zhou Shun, who was sitting beside him, imdiately stood up and said to everyone:
"Let’s all toast Brother Li.
Without Brother Li, there wouldn’t be the current Huang Jun. Without Huang Jun, our gym wouldn’t be as buzzing as it is. Let’s all toast him!"
Once he finished speaking, all the fitness coaches stood up, looking at Li Jing with respect and gratitude.
Due to the huge traffic brought by Huang Jun to the gym, all the coaches’ performance and inco doubled compared to before.
Even two who were quick-witted seized the opportunity to ride Huang Jun’s wave and beca minor fitness influencers.
It can be said, because Li Jing helped Huang Jun, everyone reaped a lot of benefits over the past year.
So as soon as Zhou Shun finished speaking, everyone raised their glasses in unison, sincerely and loudly saying, "To Brother Jing!"
At this mont, the waiter bringing dishes into the private room saw a group of burly n all toasting the young man in the middle and was secretly amazed, inwardly surprised.
Afterwards, everyone drank quite a bit, and the private room continued to buzz with excitent.
Huang Jun’s championship victory brought joy to everyone, with the clinking of glasses and laughter never ceasing in the room.
And Li Jing was offered many drinks, but fortunately, he handled alcohol well and maintained his sobriety.
After eating and drinking to satisfaction, Huang Jun led everyone to a karaoke bar to continue the second round of celebrating.
In the karaoke private room, the colorful lights flashed, dynamic music played, and the atmosphere beca even more heated.
As Huang Jun belted out an energetic song to start, everyone rose to sway. So danced along to the rhythm, while others lifted their cups and sang loudly, oblivious to any off-key notes.
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