Poisoned

Although he did mean it, it would be embarrassing if others found out.

Gu Zhicheng told himself to stay calm and not ruin his efforts.

He took a few deep breaths to steady his emotions.

"Qingluan, you misunderstood me. I meant that with so many matches, Xiaonan is still young, and we should advise him to be careful and not overexert himself." 

Gu Qingluan replied casually, "Xiaonan is young and full of energy, but it's Gu Jinrong who seems to be not doing so well."

Indeed, Gu Jinrong didn't have the same luck as Gu Xiaonan. Each of his matches was a real struggle, and as the rounds progressed, the fights became tougher.

Particularly, in the two matches he lost just now, he fought desperately and ended up with numerous injuries. Now, his face was pale, his hair was in disarray, and his clothes had several tears, making him look much more disheveled than Gu Xiaonan.