Chapter 91: Against the World

Ever since the introduction of the system's pay-to-win project, Lin Yuan had not received any new tasks for a while, let alone any novel rewards.

Currently, he is engaged in an art task.

This task required Lin Yuan to reach a thousand points of art reputation.

However, there were still a couple of months left before this task would be completed.

After all, just hanging out in the campus painting club, the increase in art reputation could only be described as moderate.

In this situation, Lin Yuan had two choices if he wanted to continue writing novels.

The first option was to wait for the art task to be completed, receive the treasure chest, and see if he could draw a novel.

The second option was to directly customize with the system.

The former was full of uncertainties.

What if he didn't draw a novel?

Given the drop rates of those treasure chests, it seemed that the probability of drawing a song was the highest.

The latter was relatively simple. With the basis of pay-to-win, Lin Yuan at least had the freedom to choose the subject matter.

He wasn't in a hurry to make a decision.

After all, "Tennis Prince" had just finished, and Chu Kuang's alt needed some rest too.

In the days that followed, Lin Yuan enjoyed campus life.

He attended classes seriously during the day, had three meals with Jianyi Xiafan, and in his free time, he went to the art club to teach drawing...

Lin Yuan liked such days.

These seemingly monotonous days were not entirely unchanging; occasionally, there would be some extracurricular activities to add variety.

For example, the basketball game mentioned by Jianyi last month.

Similar to the previous blackboard selection, the academy often organized such activities, and the enthusiasm of various departments was high because the school always offered a bunch of irresistible rewards.

This was the characteristic of Blue Star.

In a place that valued the arts like Blue Star, outstanding performance on campus would be recorded in the archives. Who wouldn't want to create the most beautiful resume before graduation?

Lin Yuan didn't want that.

His job was stable, and the company leaders valued him.

Lin Yuan felt that there shouldn't be much risk of unemployment after graduation.

So, the basketball game had nothing to do with Lin Yuan.

In fact, even if Lin Yuan wanted to participate in the basketball game, he wouldn't be qualified.

His body was just too weak. It was likely that after playing half of the basketball game, Lin Yuan would be lying on a stretcher, being carried to the hospital.

However, the department attached great importance to this competition. They even selected some basketball experts from each class to form a team and organized the entire Composition Department to go to the stadium to cheer for the participating students from the Composition Department.

Unfortunately, they didn't cheer for more than two days.

The Composition Department was eliminated.

The participating students from the Composition Department left dejectedly.

A male student in the back row mumbled, "This luck is too bad. We drew the Dance Department in the second round."

In the freshman year, a basketball game was held, and the Dance Department was the champion at that time.

No one wanted to encounter such a team early, but the Composition Department happened to draw them.

Lin Yuan didn't feel much.

He certainly had a sense of class honor. For example, in the last blackboard selection, Lin Yuan took action out of a sense of class honor.

After all, there was a specialized field.

Basketball was something that the Composition Department really couldn't handle.

But even though the Composition Department was eliminated, the classmates no longer cared about the game, Lin Yuan still paid attention to the upcoming games.

Not because he was interested in basketball.

But because he wanted to cheer for Jianyi in the stands.

Especially in the afternoon game!

The Performing Arts Department, where Jianyi was located, would compete against the Dance Department for the championship!

The Performing Arts Department's basketball strength was very strong, defeating many teams along the way, including the Vocal Department where Xiaofan Xiafan was.

So, at lunchtime, Xiaofan Xiafan looked a bit unhappy as he looked at Jianyi, "You actually defeated my Vocal Department friends!"

Jianyi smiled, "I'm also your friend."

Xia Fan looked at Lin Yuan, "It seems that the Composition Department was eliminated by the Dance Department."

Lin Yuan nodded.

Jian Yi, upon hearing this, immediately got excited and slapped his chest, saying, "The basketball game of the Dance Department is not clean. Brothers, this afternoon, we will avenge the Composition Department."

"Isn't it just revenge for yourself?"

Xia Fan rolled his eyes, "Didn't you say that the Performing Arts Department was eliminated by the Dance Department last year, so this year you want to reclaim your reputation?"

Jian Yi: "..."

Indeed, he considered the Dance Department as the primary target for the competition, so he was eagerly anticipating the afternoon match.

...

As the basketball game progressed, it became more exciting, with strong teams competing, especially the final match between the Performing Arts Department and the Dance Department, attracting the attention of numerous basketball enthusiasts at the school.

In the afternoon, Lin Yuan and Xia Fan arrived early at the gym, securing seats with a clear view. For Jian Yi's final, they were here to cheer for their friend.

"Sunflower seeds... popcorn... cola..."

Xia Fan introduced his snacks to Lin Yuan as soon as he arrived. At this moment, Lin Yuan felt like he was in a movie theater rather than a sports stadium.

Half an hour later, the final was about to begin, and the stands of the campus sports field were almost full, with people from various grades and departments. The atmosphere was lively and chaotic.

"Jian Yi's team is on the court."

Xia Fan took a sip of cola, belching.

Lin Yuan, munching on popcorn, mumbled in agreement.

After a few words from the host, the game officially started.

Lin Yuan and Xia Fan were not basketball experts. The countless screams and whistles around them didn't affect their enthusiasm for eating.

Between bites, they occasionally glanced at Jian Yi and checked the score.

"The outcome is uncertain."

Feeling a bit full, Xia Fan leaned back.

Lin Yuan, still chewing sunflower seeds, nodded.

When people applauded, they instinctively joined in, but once they realized it was applause for the Dance Department scoring, they silently put their hands down.

"Half-time."

The host announced.

Both teams began to regroup.

Lin Yuan asked, "Should we get water for Jian Yi?"

Xia Fan shook his head, "Their team has prepared a whole box of water..."

Lin Yuan nodded, continuing to munch on sunflower seeds.

Suddenly, Xia Fan stood up, "They're fighting."

Lin Yuan thought it was the start of the second half. Only when he looked up did he realize that Xia Fan had rolled up his sleeves and rushed towards the court, shouting, "Dare to bully my brother, watch me beat him!"

Lin Yuan caught on.

It wasn't the second half; the two teams were fighting. Apparently, the previous game had sparked a real conflict.

He quickly stood up and followed.

"Isn't that the expert from just now?"

On the seats beside the aisle, a student from the Fine Arts Department, watching the game, was surprised. He knew Lin Yuan, who claimed to be the top disciple of an art master, wouldn't mistake the person.

"Hey."

The students from the Fine Arts Department nodded, "He really is an expert."

On the basketball court, Jian Yi was pushing and shoving with someone. Seeing Xia Fan and Lin Yuan, he was startled, "Xia Fan, protect Lin Yuan."

"Alright, alright..."

Only then did Xia Fan realize that Lin Yuan's health was delicate.

She quickly pulled Lin Yuan back, but the situation on both sides was chaotic. A key player from the Dance Department directly pushed Lin Yuan, sending him stumbling back several steps, almost falling.

"Is this your way of helping?"

Xu Chang stared at Lin Yuan, full of murderous intent. As enemies with Jian Yi, he knew Lin Yuan but had never interacted with him.

But staring at him, Xu Chang felt that something was off.

The atmosphere wasn't right.

He turned to look around, his expression suddenly freezing, pupils contracting.

The large basketball court was now crowded with people, and their Dance Department group seemed like a lone boat in the sea, completely surrounded by a densely packed crowd!

Nowhere to escape.

These people were staring at him intently.

Xu Chang fiercely swallowed a mouthful of saliva, feeling an extreme dryness in his throat, his voice trembling. He could only force out a smile, but it looked uglier than crying:

"No, no, it can't be that serious, right..."

Teammates looked at Xu Chang, their eyes filled with confusion, as if asking, 'What did you do to attract the attention of so many people?'

Xu Chang was also confused.

Who am I... where am I?

Brothers, what's going on?

I just gently pushed Lin Yuan, why does it feel like the whole world wants to beat me up in an instant?