I've never seen anyone so rude before

However, before the television came on, three children from the competition bounded down the stairs with sprightly leaps and jumps.

Mei Mei was the first to pounce onto the sofa in the living room.

"First!"

"Second!" Ye Qian collapsed next to her, her face brimming with joy, as if she truly loved playing this game.

"Third..." Ji Xiaoxiang arrived last, somewhat out of breath, "Wolong, you're… really serious, huh... Is this really necessary?"

"Games are only interesting if you take them seriously," Ye Qian asserted to Mei Mei with a firm nod, "Alright, you're first, so starting tomorrow you're our team leader."

"Okay, okay, you all have to obey me, alright?"

"At your command!"

Seeing how engrossed Ye Qian was, it wasn't just Ji Xiaoxiang who hesitated to interrupt—even Li Qingming and Yin Li didn't feel it was right to butt in.

So, the two settled themselves next to the sofa.