Chapter 88 - Auction (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The employee was left in a dilemma. Although it was true that Zhang Heng surpa.s.sed the score required for the first prize, no one would have expected that two players would be good enough to claim first prize. It was definitely a rare situation. The arcade’s management, too, had no idea what to do next. As the victors were already present, going to get a second giant teddy bear now was out of the question.

In an attempt to ease the predicament, the employee suggested that they could choose other prizes in exchange for the bear.

Zhang Heng turned around to look at the group that bullied them earlier. It seemed this w.a.n.g Bin guy was the leader of the group. He appeared somewhat happy with the outcome and chose to stick to the bet.

“We have lost, and we will call ourselves weaka.s.ses.”

Zhang Heng was taken aback hearing that they would stick to their promise. Since they came in bigger numbers, they could actually leave the place without honoring the deal. It would be embarra.s.sing if they did so, but still, it was better than calling themselves weaka.s.ses. As for Asuka’s admirer, Zhang Heng was truly disappointed in him. Although having knowledge that he lost the bet and had even dragged both of his friends into his trouble, he didn’t even have the courtesy to tell his opponent that he would bear all responsibility.

“You don’t have to call yourself that in public. I know you guys don’t really want the giant teddy bear. Why not just give it to us? Then, we can put this matter to rest,” Zhang Heng offered.

w.a.n.g Bin was taken aback by the methods Zhang Heng had used to deal with this matter. A few seconds ago, he saw the guy who spoke fluent j.a.panese taking out his cellphone and was prepared to put them on the record. They thought that they would surely be humiliated to death by the three of them.

Now, they were pleasantly surprised when they heard Zhang Heng’s suggestion to call this off peacefully. Everyone initially thought that he was extremely arrogant when he left the coin under the screen if the plump guy asked for a rematch. His prior actions contrasted greatly with the merciful decision that he just made.

Zhang Heng and w.a.n.g Bin were no enemies, having simply undergone a small conflict. Earlier, w.a.n.g Bin was bullying the guy that spoke fluent j.a.panese because he knew that he had the plump guy behind him, which was why Zhang Heng used the same method to let him taste his own medicine.

The token just sat there under the screen, but none of them dared to touch it. This tiny gesture trumped over whatever word that would come out from one’s mouth.

Since they had learned their lesson, Zhang Heng had no intention to humiliate them in front of everyone. Immediately, the plump guy handed the giant teddy bear to Hayase Asuka.

“This is great! True men like us should not play with teddy bears anyway. It’s a good thing you guys want it from us.”

The other members of the group laughed and smiled, seeking to make the whole affair a little less awkward. Before this incident, they had always go around and mess with other people solely in the name of proving that they would be the winner. This was their first time tasting the bitterness of what it was like to lose. Seeing that Zhang Heng was willing to let them off the hook, they were all relieved. Having no intention of lingering around any longer, they left the arcade the moment everything was settled.

w.a.n.g Bin was the last to leave. Zhang Heng frowned when he saw him walking towards them. He believed that he was a sore loser and wanted to come back for revenge.

“I owe you a favor this time. Save my number on your cellphone. You can call me anytime you need my help. Let me be frank. We are not going to get ourselves in any sort of fights. Our school is really strict about these things.”

Zhang Heng was astonished that w.a.n.g Bin did not throw a tantrum in front of them. In return, he nodded and took down his number.

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Hayase Asuka hugged the teddy bear tightly as they walked away. She felt as if she was living in a dream.