Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 409 - 408: A Deep Sense of Loss

With a held breath, Zhou Haoming decided to stop paying attention to what was happening on Su Mu’s side.

After all, the outcome had already been determined, and Zhou Haoming thought it was absolutely impossible to turn the tables and win against Su Mu.

The only question now was by how much time Zhou Haoming was trailing behind Su Mu.

Zhou Haoming felt that if he could be one second less behind, it counted as one second gained.

Regardless, everyone had witnessed Su Mu’s skateboarding skills for themselves.

For Zhou Haoming to lose to a skateboard master like Su Mu wasn’t too shameful.

The only embarrassment, perhaps, was that Zhou Haoming was the one who had proposed this competition.

And it was Zhou Haoming himself who suggested skateboarding as the event.

Zhou Haoming couldn’t shake the feeling that he was like somebody futilely trying to crack a rock with an egg.

With that thought in mind, Zhou Haoming sped up his skateboard.

The second bench was right before Zhou Haoming’s eyes, and it was time for a strong sprint to jump onto the bench.

Zhou Haoming no longer cared if that bunch who talked big without any action would criticize his lack of manners.

Zhou Haoming knew that he didn’t have the skill to directly leap over this two-meter-long bench.

Surprisingly, no one was judging Zhou Haoming’s uncivilized behavior anymore.

Everyone’s attention was now focused on the handsome guy; no one had the time to bother with what Zhou Haoming was doing.

Glide over the bench smoothly, Zhou Haoming heard no surrounding spectators engaging in heated discussions.

Zhou Haoming should’ve felt happy, but a strong sense of loss welled up inside him instead.

Zhou Haoming knew it wasn’t that people had changed their mind and started to see his behavior as normal.

It was simply that no one was paying attention to him anymore, which was why nobody expressed their dissatisfaction.

Compared to the feeling of being adored by everyone before, Zhou Haoming felt abandoned by the world.

There was no other option; even though Zhou Haoming felt insulted, he had to carry on with what seemed like an exceptionally long journey, which should not have been that long.

After smoothly sliding off the bench, the round table was next.

Zhou Haoming took a deep breath, encouraging himself: Over this round table and he’d reach the steps, not too far behind Su Mu. frёeωebɳovel.com

Zhou Haoming’s left foot pushed off the ground several times, and the speed of his skateboard noticeably increased.

Taking a deep breath, just as Zhou Haoming was about to push off hard to leap onto the round table.

"Look, the handsome guy didn’t slide down the ramp; he flew right off the stairway."

"Impossible, right? The stairs are so high, he couldn’t possibly do that, could he?"

"What’s so impossible? Didn’t you see with your own eyes? The handsome guy’s skateboarding skills are really too good, he actually flew down from up there."

"Yeah, the handsome guy didn’t even seem to hesitate, right?"

"He stopped, the handsome guy stopped by the fountain."

"It seems the fountain is the finish line, the handsome guy won."

...

Zhou Haoming, who was already prepared to give it his all and jump over the round table, heard the onlookers’ screams and knew that Su Mu had reached the finish line.

And just like the rules Zhou Haoming had proposed for the competition, Su Mu didn’t slide down from the ramp.

Instead, he had leaped down directly from above the stairs.

Of course, at this time, Zhou Haoming also knew that Su Mu was capable of doing it.

Zhou Haoming didn’t need to question it anymore.

It’s just that Su Mu’s speed and the time Zhou Haoming had anticipated in his mind were way off.

The several-meter-high ramp and stairs seemed quite daunting.

Zhou Haoming had thought that no matter how skilled Su Mu was, it still would have taken him some time.

At the very least, Zhou Haoming thought Su Mu would have reached the fountain only after he himself had crossed the round table, right?

But now, Zhou Haoming had just prepared to jump, merely to glide past the round table.

Had Su Mu already finished?

The blow to the face was just too loud, too solid.

Even though Su Mu hadn’t actually laid a hand on Zhou Haoming’s face, Zhou Haoming could feel a burning pain on his cheek.

It might have been the influence of Su Mu having finished the competition, or perhaps Zhou Haoming’s mind was already in disarray.

He didn’t know what had happened.

The round table, over one meter high, shouldn’t have been a problem for Zhou Haoming.

Otherwise, Zhou Haoming wouldn’t have set this challenge for himself, to put forth such a demand.

But now, this one-meter-high round table had become Zhou Haoming’s nightmare.

Zhou Haoming, preparing to jump up, hadn’t landed on the tabletop as he’d expected; instead, his skateboard hit the edge of the table.

With a "bang," the skateboard under Zhou Haoming’s feet struck the edge of the round table.

Zhou Haoming, losing his balance, fell to the ground with his skateboard.

"Bang..."

The sound of Zhou Haoming hitting the ground was much louder than that of the skateboard hitting the table’s edge.

As it turned out, Zhou Haoming, disturbed and unable to judge the height properly, had jumped too low.

"Look, that graceless person has fallen."

"He wasn’t still trying to slide over the table, was he? That’s really lacking in manners."

"Exactly, and luckily he fell. Otherwise, he would have dirtied the table."

"I was planning on getting some snacks to eat over there later."

"Right, fortunately, fortunately."

...

Seeing Zhou Haoming fall, not a single person showed a hint of sympathy.

On the contrary, everyone seemed relieved that Zhou Haoming’s fall hadn’t dirtied the round table.

Zhou Haoming, lying on the ground, endured the pain from scraping his arm on the surface as he fell.

At the same time, he couldn’t avoid hearing the criticisms from the people around him.

Clenching his fists tightly, Zhou Haoming felt like he had lost all his face in Huadong City that day—not a trace was left.

He didn’t get up, not because the fall was that painful,

but because Zhou Haoming didn’t want to see the disdain in the eyes of those around him.

"Handsome guy is here."

Someone whispered, and Zhou Haoming saw Xiao Qin’s skateboard stop in front of him.

Without looking up, Zhou Haoming knew that the person on the skateboard above him was Su Mu.

"Su Mu, you’re really awesome."

A cheerful girl’s voice followed, and then a pair of girl’s flat leather shoes appeared in front of Zhou Haoming’s eyes.

Zhou Haoming knew it was Xuanxuan who had come over.

But all of Xuanxuan’s attention was on Su Mu, and Zhou Haoming knew that even if he was injured, he wouldn’t receive a bit of concern from Xuanxuan.

"Haoming, are you okay?"

Accompanying Jiang Xinxuan were the members of the Z University Basketball Team.

Since they were all part of the same team, someone still asked Zhou Haoming.

Only the question was routine, devoid of concern, with no one bending down to offer Zhou Haoming a hand.

It was as if everything was supposed to be this way.

Zhou Haoming knew everyone was originally dissatisfied with him for insisting Su Mu compete against him.

This outcome was probably what everyone had hoped to see.

"Student Su, you’ve won this competition."

As a referee, although the result was already clear as day.

Wang Yibo felt it was still necessary to make an announcement.

Nodding his head, Su Mu certainly knew he had won.

It was a contest without any suspense.

There wasn’t even a need to use the timer on Wang Yibo’s phone.

With such a huge gap, and Zhou Haoming not having completed the whole process, was timing even necessary?

The answer was, of course, no.

"Student Su, your skateboarding skills are really amazing, this is the first time I’ve seen someone with such good skateboarding skills."

As the only skateboarding enthusiast in the basketball team besides Zhou Haoming,

Xiao Qin was the first to express his admiration for Su Mu.

"Student Su, you play basketball so well and you’re also amazing at skateboarding, I’m really envious."

"It’s a pity you’re not from Z University, we might not have the chance to meet again in the future, otherwise I would definitely want to take you as my master."

As Xiao Qin spoke, he really felt it was a pity and couldn’t help but shake his head.

Watching Xiao Qin, Su Mu just found it funny.

Is taking on a disciple just decided by one person?

Without the consent of the person in question?

Su Mu felt he had no intention of taking on a disciple at all, Xiao Qin was really thinking too much.

Of course, Su Mu also didn’t want to argue about this with Xiao Qin.

It’s not like he would do whatever Xiao Qin said.

Su Mu didn’t need to waste time on these trifles.

However, there was one thing Xiao Qin got wrong.

Su Mu might not be a student at Z University now, but he would be in two months’ time.

And chances of meeting in the future were plentiful, how could there be no opportunity to meet?

If there were no need to meet again in the future, would Su Mu have agreed to Zhou Haoming’s pointless challenge?

Su Mu was entirely motivated by the bet placed by Zhou Haoming.

Su Mu glanced at Zhou Haoming, who was still seated on the ground, seemingly with no one intending to help him up.

But Su Mu certainly wasn’t so kind as to remind anyone, let Zhou Haoming sit on the ground if he wants to.

After all, Zhou Haoming had made it very clear before the contest.

During the contest, whether it was Su Mu or Zhou Haoming, any accident was their own responsibility.

Now, Su Mu had no need to even ask about Zhou Haoming’s injuries.

After all, it had nothing to do with Su Mu, right?

Su Mu knew that Zhou Haoming had deliberately recorded that video before the contest, just to prevent any liability on himself in case Su Mu had an accident.

Zhou Haoming’s actions were completely to absolve himself of any responsibility.

Only Zhou Haoming probably never anticipated that all his cunning would be used against himself.

In the skateboarding contest, Zhou Haoming lost to Su Mu.

As for the recorded video, the one who had an accident turned out to be Zhou Haoming himself.

Is this what they call a just retribution, creating one’s own misery by one’s own folly?

Regardless, Su Mu didn’t need to bother with Zhou Haoming now.

It was just that Su Mu found Zhou Haoming a bit too calm.

Xiao Qin’s words might have also given Zhou Haoming some peace of mind.

Zhou Haoming might have lost this contest.

But if there was no chance to meet Su Mu again in the future, then all the bets Zhou Haoming had proposed would not have to be honored.

Zhou Haoming’s embarrassing behavior would be limited to the walking street of Huadong City and known only by a few members of the basketball team.

Zhou Haoming felt that this was probably the least impactful outcome for himself.

At least Zhou Haoming was clear in his mind that his teammates likely wouldn’t go around the university spreading the embarrassing events that had unfolded today in Huadong City.

No matter what, Zhou Haoming was still a key player on the basketball team.

And this would undoubtably affect the reputation of the basketball team to some extent.

So, Zhou Haoming’s heart wasn’t too troubled at the moment.

After all, he had already lost, and the dream of redeeming himself in front of Xuanxuan had been shattered.

Feeling like it was all over, Zhou Haoming thought he might as well wait for Su Mu and Xuanxuan to leave before getting up himself.

Sitting on the ground, Zhou Haoming had quietly moved his arms and legs; there was no major issue, just some minor scrapes.

For Zhou Haoming, who often played basketball, such minor scrapes were hardly a concern.

"I am indeed not from Z University."

It was rare for Su Mu to engage in conversation with Xiao Qin.

Su Mu’s definitive statement allowed Zhou Haoming to finally relax the last nerve that had been on edge.

Since Su Mu had said it himself, Zhou Haoming felt he could be completely at ease.

Today’s bet related to the competition no longer required Zhou Haoming’s fulfillment.

Su Mu, too, had noticed Zhou Haoming’s previously tense body now relax.

In fact, Su Mu’s words had been intended for Zhou Haoming to hear.

Su Mu had known from the beginning that Zhou Haoming was certain they wouldn’t meet again, which is why he dared to propose such terms.

Unfortunately for Zhou Haoming, all his schemes amounted to nothing in the end.

Su Mu simply wanted Zhou Haoming to experience the feeling of going from ecstasy to agony.

Consider it a punishment for Zhou Haoming’s wasting Su Mu’s time.

"However..."

Pausing deliberately, Su Mu successfully saw Zhou Haoming, who had just relaxed, tense up again.

"However what? Could it be that, Student Su, you also study in Wudong City?"

"Then we might have the chance to meet from time to time?"

Wang Yibo, who couldn’t stop thinking about Su Mu’s basketball skills, excitedly asked ahead of others.

Wang Yibo felt that if Su Mu also studied in Wudong City, then there might still be a chance to invite Su Mu to join his basketball team.

Even if Su Mu ultimately refused, Wang Yibo thought, after all, they studied in the same city.

Being teammates might not be possible, but there’s still a chance to learn from each other.

Wang Yibo’s excitement was understandably immense.

The other basketball players, including Xiao Qin, who was eager to take Su Mu as his mentor, all waited expectantly for Su Mu’s answer with faces full of anticipation.

Everyone hoped to hear a positive response from Su Mu.

Of course, there was one person who was the exception at the scene.

That was Zhou Haoming.

For Zhou Haoming, if Su Mu really did study in Wudong City,

then it meant Zhou Haoming truly might have the chance to meet Su Mu again.

And this was not good news for Zhou Haoming.

"I am not studying in Wudong City now, but in two months’ time, I will be a student at Z University."

While teasing like a cat playing with a mouse, letting go, and catching it, might be enjoyable,

Su Mu didn’t have that much time to play with Zhou Haoming.

No longer beating around the bush, Su Mu directly gave the answer.

"Really? Student Su, does this mean you will be a freshman at our Z University next semester?"

"That’s fantastic, we can be classmates! Student Su, when you come, would you consider joining our basketball team?"