Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1161: Let’s See Who Laughs Last

Initially, the event featured interactive segments and the exchange of gifts.

Following these initial activities, a series of friendly matches commenced.

The early stages were marked by a relaxed atmosphere, but as the competition progressed, both sides adopted a more cautious approach, with a balance of wins and losses emerging after several rounds.

Consequently, the mood shifted, becoming less cordial, and students from the opposing side proposed an impromptu additional round of competition.

This unscheduled event was not part of the original program. After the team's supervising teacher conferred with the group, a student remarked, "We are not competing for sustenance, but for honor. Naturally, we must accept this challenge."

Following discussions between the leaders of both teams, the supplementary competition was approved. The specific events to be included, however, could not be unilaterally decided.

Subsequently, notification was given that each side would put forth two additional events.

After intensive deliberation and consultation among the participants, a selection was made from the numerous suggestions offered by both sides, choosing events such as painting, music, Go, memory, and kung fu – disciplines distinct from the standard academic curriculum.

Xinyan possessed some knowledge of painting but hesitated to participate, fearing she might falter. Regarding music, her experience was limited to school classes, and she had never pursued it further, leading her to decisively withdraw from consideration.

Go was a possibility; she had played casually with her master, but her skill level was unremarkable, making it unsuitable for a competitive match. When the final additional event for the friendly competition was revealed to be kung fu, a smile graced Xinyan's lips.

Soon after, participants declared their areas of expertise. It came as a considerable surprise to everyone when both Xinyan and Jiang Peiqin announced their enrollment in kung fu.

The teacher overseeing the team expressed significant surprise: "Xinyan, Peiqin, kung fu is not like the other events. Injury is a distinct possibility in such matches. Are you two certain you do not wish to select a different discipline?"

Jiang Peiqin possessed considerable talent in painting and Go as well. However, observing that other classmates had already registered for those categories and noting that only Xinyan had signed up for kung fu, she proceeded to register for both Go and kung fu.

Moments earlier, she had noticed a few students who had registered for kung fu on the opposing team conversing in hushed tones. "Rest assured, teacher. Xinyan and I both have some proficiency in martial arts. Since this is a friendly match, we shall exercise restraint and avoid any serious harm."

Having spoken, she exchanged a meaningful glance with Xinyan; the two of them had already formulated a strategy.

In addition to kung fu, memory recall was another of Xinyan's strengths, prompting her to register for that event as well.

Xinyan took the initial turn in the newly added memory competition. Following several rigorous rounds, only Xinyan and a single opponent remained. Reports indicated that this particular opponent had a history of participating in numerous large-scale memory competitions, achieving notable success.

During their final contest, the opponent audaciously belittled Xinyan in English, causing the responsible members of both teams to display visible displeasure.

It was only after receiving a stern admonishment from his own team leader that the opponent moderated his behavior somewhat.

Xinyan met his gaze without betraying any emotion and responded in articulate English, "We shall soon discover who is ultimately triumphant."

As the new round of the competition was poised to commence, Xinyan clearly perceived a fleeting expression of smugness in her opponent's eyes, and she astutely observed the individual responsible for formulating the questions on the opposing side discreetly signaling to her rival.

Xinyan immediately grasped the implication: the questions likely harbored an element of impropriety.

As anticipated, over the subsequent ten memory-based questions, the opponent managed only to achieve a tie with her.

It seemed they had underestimated Xinyan's capability to complete every question, as the subsequent challenges escalated in difficulty.

After two additional questions, Xinyan identified the core issue: her opponent was visibly struggling under the pressure.

It appeared he had gained prior exposure to and practiced the earlier questions, but these subsequent ones were evidently novel to him.

He was only just managing to keep pace.

Precisely as she had surmised, when the next novel question was presented, Xinyan had already concluded her response and set down her writing instrument, while he remained unable to complete his answer, his forehead beaded with perspiration.

The ultimate outcome was a foregone conclusion. The young man, unable to accept the result, threw his hands up to grasp his head, staring at Xinyan in profound disbelief.