The competition continued, and Mo Yan was lucky to draw a bye, advancing directly to the next round. Coincidentally, Xiao Ruiyuan and Mo Qingze, the father-in-law and son-in-law duo, ended up in the same group.
Han Zhiyun had lost in the first round and was feeling upset when he saw his good friend and son-in-law pitted against each other, his mood suddenly improved, "Hanzhang, I think you should just concede. If by some chance you win, it would be awkward for your father-in-law!"
Xiao Ruiyuan likewise was wondering whether he should just dig up a bamboo shoot carelessly and lose to his father-in-law. Hearing Han Zhiyun's comment, he didn't know how to respond, so he chose to remain silent.
Mo Qingze gave Han Zhiyun a sidelong glance and said to Xiao Ruiyuan, "Don't listen to him, a loss is a loss, and a win is a win. It's better to lose to you than for your Uncle Han to lose to Zhaozhao, that child!"