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The next day.

As the sun set, its afterglow bathed the grassy area opposite the logistics park in a pale gold hue.

The stadium's perimeter wall is under urgent construction.

The wooden goalposts on both sides of the field have just been erected.

On the field of the competition.

The twelve young masters, dressed in fine clothes, were chatting idly in small groups.

Pei Yu was most adept at handling this kind of situation.

He moved with ease through the crowd, greeting people with ease.

"Hey, Shen Miao's here? You look pretty smart in that outfit!"

"Lin Xi, it's been a few days, and your waistline looks even fuller."

The scene became chaotic and noisy for a while.

Then, the sturdy Lin Xi came over and asked curiously.

"Brother Yu, you were being so mysterious yesterday, and you didn't explain anything clearly. Who exactly was the person who organized this gathering?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yu immediately cleared his throat with a serious expression.

"It's Lord Gu from the Hanlin Academy."

"Which Lord Gu?" Everyone was taken aback.

"The one who used to be an editor, and has now just been promoted to Imperial Physician."

Lin Xi rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"Never heard of it, not familiar with it."

Shen Miao, standing beside him, frowned, as if remembering something, and a disdainful sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Hey! You mean that son of Prime Minister Gu?"

"Who do we have here! I've heard that the young master of the Right Chancellor's family was frightened when he was a child, and then he became a dull and useless piece of trash who wouldn't utter a word even if you hit him three times."

"what?"

Everyone was surprised.

"Is that so? How can he play Cuju with us now?"

"And that's not all..."

As Shen Miao got excited, he lowered his voice and leaned forward slightly.

"I heard that Editor Gu is extremely ugly and even afraid to see people. He always walks with his head down."

The group of gossipy friends around him immediately swarmed over like cats smelling fish.

Then they started discussing it, each offering their own perspective.

"But I heard he was a top scholar in the imperial examination."

"Hey! Forget about real talent and learning, I'm afraid his title of top scholar was bought for him secretly by Prime Minister Gu at a high price!"

Shen Miao became more and more certain as she spoke, her face full of mockery.

"That good-for-nothing can play Cuju? Brother Yu, are you kidding us?"

"Stop! Stop! All of you shut up!"

Pei Yu, who was listening nearby, felt his eyelids twitch wildly and was about to break out in a cold sweat.

Good heavens! These blind ancestors!

He was ordered by his employer to bring these guys along to be supporting characters for Young Master Gu!

If these big mouths smear the young master's reputation and it gets back to the emperor's ears, will Pei Yu still have his head?

Moreover, Gu Mingli had also risked his reputation to plead for him before the emperor!

For both emotional and rational reasons, he couldn't allow anyone to speak ill of Young Master Gu!

Pei Yu coughed abruptly, interrupting the laughter of the crowd.

His expression became inscrutable, and his tone carried a hint of warning.

"Alright, alright! All those rumors you've been spreading are ridiculously fake!"

"Let me tell you, my brother Gu is not only not ugly, but his divine appearance is absolutely breathtaking!"

At this point, Pei Yu swallowed hard, lowered his voice, and added mysteriously:

"And... please don't gossip."

"My brother Gu's relationship with 'those above' is anything but ordinary."

The young master might be having an affair with His Majesty!

Although he dared not say it outright, he had to remind his brothers not to talk nonsense.

What if these people speak recklessly and His Majesty finds out they're criticizing Young Master Gu here...

Then their entire family wouldn't be enough to be exterminated!

Everyone fell silent at his serious expression.

You look at me, I look at you.

"above?"

Lin Xi blinked her tiny, beady eyes, looking both curious and amused.

"Who's that up there? Could it be that you're implying, Brother Yu, that he's backed by His Majesty?"

At this point, everyone fell into an eerie silence for a second.

Immediately, they all burst into even louder, more intense laughter than before.

Some people laughed until tears streamed down their faces, clutching their stomachs as they continued the conversation.

"Hahaha! Brother Yu, you're exaggerating way too much!"

"He was just a lowly physician with a nominal position, so insignificant that he wasn't even qualified to attend court."

"They probably haven't even seen what His Majesty looks like on a regular basis, how could they possibly have a close relationship with him?"

"Exactly! If that's the case, then I was drinking with Laozi last night, so I have quite a close relationship with the Heavenly Court! Hahahaha..."

Pei Yu: "..."

Just then, a group of people quietly walked in from the entrance of the stadium.

Someone caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of their eye, and the laughter abruptly stopped.

Everyone's gaze involuntarily turned in that direction.

Then, they all fell silent.

Gu Mingli changed into a dark indigo blue outfit today.

The short-sleeved top was extremely well-fitting, and a thin black leather belt was cinched at the waist.

It perfectly outlined his slender figure, which was originally hidden under the wide sleeves of his robe.

He straightened his cuffs and looked up at me.

He revealed a face that was clear and handsome, like a gentle breeze and the bright moon.

Behind him, Yi Shi and four black-clad shadow guards followed closely.

As soon as the five people entered, they naturally spread out in a fan shape, following him closely on both sides.

Those five faces all wore professional expressions: expressionless.

His eyes were cold, and he wore short steel swords at his waist. He stood as straight as a pine tree.

They strolled leisurely, yet they exuded an aura of overwhelming force, as if a massive army were pressing in.

It carried a terrifying sense of oppression.

The twelve arrogant young masters who had been so cocky just moments before instinctively swallowed hard at the same time.

They unconsciously huddled together, like a flock of quails encountering wolves.

This is... the kind of demeanor a frail, bookish doctor should have?

Pei Yu rolled her eyes smugly.

He quickly put on a familiar and enthusiastic smile and jogged forward to greet her.

"Brother Gu, you've finally arrived! We're all here now."

Gu Mingli nodded slightly and slowly approached.

His gaze swept over the pile of "goods" in front of him.

They were all young faces, mostly between their teens and twenties.

His physical strength is at its peak.

Including Pei Yu, there are exactly fourteen people here.

"Divide into two teams, seven against seven."

Gu Mingli was clearly unprepared for any "small talk".

Xiao Ye told him to get straight to the point and let's see who's the best on the court.

He slightly raised his right hand, and Yi Shi immediately handed him a football.

Gu Mingli looked at Pei Yu.

"Pei Yu, you lead one team. I'll lead one team."

Upon hearing that there was a plan to resist, Pei Yu's eyes lit up.

"Alright! Then I won't be polite!"

Gu Mingli raised his chin. "You pick first."

Each of the two players selected their respective team members one at a time.

Shen Miao stood behind Pei Yu and gave Gu Mingli a provocative look.

So what if you're good-looking? So what if your guards are intimidating?

Cuju (ancient Chinese football) relies on real skill!

The team completed the task quickly.

Seven against seven.

The sun had already half sunk below the horizon, and the sky was ablaze with a blood-red orange hue.

The players from both teams took their positions.

Gu Mingli lowered his head slightly and casually moved his ankles a couple of times.

The power enhanced by the "Decathlon" is circulating within his body.

Pei Yu, on the opposite half of the court, excitedly shouted at him:

"Brother Gu! There are no fathers and sons on the sports field!"

Gu Mingli smiled faintly.

He turned to the side, raised his hand, palm facing up, and made a slight gesture.

"Come."