The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 225 The Selection Method of the Qingyun List_1

Chapter 225: Chapter 225 The Selection Method of the Qingyun List_1

"*Cough, cough*..."

Su Qingcheng’s words sent a sudden surge of panic through her heart. Feeling guilty, she quickly changed the subject, "Ning Fan, that Mu Wanqing must have been playing hard to get with you, huh? You must be enjoying it, aren’t you?"

Ning Fan shook his head, "Miss Mu only wants to find an excuse to break off our engagement. She told me that she won’t cancel the engagement unless I secure the top spot on the Qingyun List, so I simply won’t claim the first place."

"Huh? My dad only wants you to make it into the top three of the Qingyun List, but this Miss Mu is demanding first place. Seems like her demands are even higher than my dad’s."

Despite always being magnanimous, Xu Yourong felt a twinge of jealousy at this moment.

"Miss Xu, when the time comes, if I just get second or third place instead of the first, wouldn’t that work?" Ning Fan hastily suggested.

"Oh? You’re really blowing your own trumpet! Acting as if the Qingyun List is some kind of cheap cabbages? Forget first place, even second or third, if you can even make it into the top ten..."

Su Qingcheng wanted to chide Ning Fan, but her face turned red.

Because she suddenly remembered the bet she made with Xu Yourong—if Ning Fan placed in the top ten of the Qingyun List, she would have to marry him together with Xu Yourong.

Pah, pah, pah... What a ridiculous bet did I make?

"Hehe, Qing Cheng, I’m just reminding you to honor your bet and don’t even think about welching! Anyway, I believe Ning Fan will definitely make it into the top ten, or even the top three; as for the first place, let’s not bother with that," Xu Yourong teased with a giggle.

"Who said anything about welching? I would never do that."

Su Qingcheng shook her head repeatedly, knowing full well that it was impossible to turn back time and change the terms of the bet.

Moreover, upon reflection, she did feel a bit sorry for Ning Fan.

This Mu Wanqing came to Ning Fan seeking to break off the engagement but, at least, she gave him an excuse and a shot at being first on the Qingyun List.

But when she went to break off her engagement with Ning Fan, she didn’t offer any excuses or opportunities at all.

’If Ning Fan truly makes it into the top ten of the Qingyun List, then perhaps that’s fate’s retribution for me?’ Su Qingcheng suddenly had this bizarre thought.

"By the way, Ning Fan, there are only three days left until the Qingyun List selection, do you have any clue about how the selection actually works?" Xu Yourong asked again.

"To be honest, I’m not really clear on that," Ning Fan shook his head.

"You mean, an entire month has passed and you didn’t bother to inquire about the selection criteria of the Qingyun List? Do you even take this matter seriously?" Su Qingcheng exclaimed in disbelief.

"I believe that as long as one’s absolute strength is there, the rules aren’t that important," Ning Fan declared earnestly.

"You! What do you mean by absolute strength? Within the confines of the rules, what you believe to be your strength can easily turn out to be nothing more than a mirage! A basketball champion, if he plays table tennis against an ordinary ping pong player, would be just a rookie, do you understand?" Su Qingcheng was almost amused by anger.

"Whether it’s basketball or table tennis, or even tennis, soccer, badminton... they’re all just parts of strength. What I’m talking about is absolute strength, which comprehends everything," Ning Fan said calmly.

"You really are arrogant," Su Qingcheng retorted bluntly.

"Alright, alright, you two always start quarrelling whenever you meet. I’m really beginning to wonder if your astrological signs just don’t match. But then again, perhaps, enemies are fated to cross paths,"

Xu Yourong quickly stepped in to mediate between the two before continuing, "Ning Fan, let me tell you about the selection process of the Qingyun List..."

"The selection for the Qingyun List is divided into three stages."

"The first step is the Martial Evaluation, as the name implies, it’s about achieving victory through martial prowess! However, you should note that in the Martial Evaluation, martial realm is not the sole criterion. In past evaluations, there have been numerous instances of the weaker overcoming the stronger, achieving victory over opponents of higher levels..."

Ning Fan nodded in agreement, "Exactly. When it comes down to a real fight, only strength matters. All this talk of realms is just for show."

Xu Yourong nodded appreciatively and continued, "The second step of the Qingyun List is the Scholarly Evaluation. Given your current status as the behind-the-scenes controller of Tianling Pharmaceutical, I don’t think this step will be an issue for you."

"As for the third step, it’s the most important part of the Qingyun List selection process, the Character Evaluation! It will be decided by five of the most respected and venerable judges. They will determine the results of the Character Evaluation!"

"The Character Evaluation is a crucial part of the selection, but no need to worry. Those chosen as judges for the Character Evaluation are always fair and respected seniors, ensuring the fairness of the process."

After Xu Yourong finished her introduction, Ning Fan seemed thoughtful and a bit troubled, "The Martial and Scholarly Evaluations should be manageable—I should find a way to secure either second or third place. But with the Character Evaluation, how could I ensure a precise second or third place ranking?"

"Come on, there’s always a way when it comes to the crunch. Ning Fan, don’t worry about it. Even if by chance you don’t meet my dad’s expectations, we still have the backup plan of eloping, right? Or let’s say you do get the first spot and Miss Mu insists on clinging to you, then just take her in as well! Though, I would have to be the main wife, right?" Xu Yourong comforted him half-jokingly.