The first round, both Chi Enen and Li Qiyun scored 9 points.
The second round, Chi Enen did not perform well, only hitting 8 points, while Li Qiyun maintained 9 points.
During the third round, Li Qiyun also didnât have a good performance, scoring 7 points.
Chi Enen picked up her arrows, stepping up to the front.
Unconsciously, quite a crowd had gathered around them. She didnât need to do the math herself; the people beside her were already whispering and had done the calculations for her.
âIf it hits 9 points, it will be a tie.â
âIf itâs a 10, only then can she win. Once itâs less than 9, she loses.â
âA bullseye is so hard to come by; even in competitive matches, very few people hit it. Itâs just too difficult.â
The constant buzz from the surroundings flooded into her ears. Chi Enen took a deep breath, shut out the noise, and took her bow and arrow aiming at the target.
She must win!
Not just for herself, but also for Li Beijue, she has to win! Otherwise, without even starting, sheâd be looked down upon!
Yet, a 10, just as others say, is not so easily achieved.
Even for professionals, itâs not a sure shot.
Chi Enen, with a determined gaze, looked straight ahead, squinting her eyes, aiming at the red dot in the center.
She had to try!
No matter what, she had to give it a shot!
All the surrounding noise was blocked out. Suddenly, the world grew silent around her; all she could see in her eyes was the target ahead.
Finally, she released her shotâ
The three seconds of the score countdown felt unbearably long, as if each second stretched to an hour. Chi Enen had never been so nervous; it was like waiting for the results of the college entrance exam.
âBeepâ10 points.â
âDid she really hit a 10?!â
âAre my ears playing tricks on me? Thatâs incredible.â
âThis is the first time Iâve seen someone hit the bullseye.â
âSheâs amazingâ¦â
When Chi Enen heard â10 points,â her heart, which had been in her throat, suddenly fell. Her eyes uncontrollably lit up, and a surge of joy nearly burst forth from her chest.
She really hit it!
Truly hit it!
Li Qiyun, besides the initial surprise, was more composed than anyone, the corners of her mouth curling into a smile as she approached Chi Enen, âMiss Chi, youâve impressed me.â
âIâ¦â Chi Enen wanted to be modest.
But Li Qiyun was already smiling, âYouâre really good, no need for pleasantries, a win is a win. This is the first time Iâve lost to a woman; I only ever lost to Beijue before. Heâs a freak, always hitting the bullseye, no normal person could ever beat him.â
âLi Beijue is really good at shooting?â
âYou havenât seen him?â Li Qiyun laughed heartily, âSome other time let him take you along, then youâll understand.â
âOh right, besides shooting, I also want to try horse racing. How about competing in another match?â
Chi Enen really wanted to say no, but seeing Li Qiyunâs eagerness, she couldnât find it in herself to refuse, so she followed her to the race course.
Li Qiyun picked a horse, and so did Chi Enen.
She did her best in the horse race, but after three laps, she was left behind by Li Qiyun.
Chi Enen accepted her defeat wholeheartedly.
After riding, her back was drenched in sweat, and she really didnât have the energy to continue playing. Fortunately, Li Qiyun didnât mention other activities but suggested, âLetâs go, Iâm tired too. I see thereâs a place inside for coffee, letâs have a cup and rest a bit.â
âOkay.â
Chi Enen followed her to the leisure area.
The waiter quickly brought over two cups of coffee.