Silicon Invasion

"Hello, Uncle Qiang."

Regardless, proper etiquette was essential.

Uncle Niu's comments weren't important; what mattered was this man's opinion. Therefore, Luo Rui's eyes were full of anticipation.

Cui Qiang understood the meaning behind it. He pondered for a moment and said, "Just like Niu Wei said, the difference in strength between you two was too great just now, which meant you didn't feel any pressure at all, and many things you saw weren't accurate."

Cui Qiang didn't know how Beishan Academy assessed this kind of situation; the person who asked him for help hadn't explained it in detail either. So, he could only look at it from his own perspective.

Because of his profession, although his skills couldn't reach the level of a first-tier league player, his overall awareness and vision were superior.

He had come into contact with too many professional players, participating in too many matches as a coach and part of the behind-the-scenes team. From his point of view, a player's own skill was certainly important, but even more important was their ability to withstand pressure.

Cui Qiang had seen many players who were brave and skilled in training, showing off all kinds of techniques, but who would fall apart as soon as a match started. Their potential was high, but their floor was also frighteningly low.

Such players were like chicken ribs—tasteless to eat but a pity to throw away. Every match was spent praying that they would perform normally.

Luo Rui had the performance from the previous video, plus the skills he displayed today that far exceeded his peers. In fact, he already had some things he could use to respond, but before that, he decided to test Luo Rui's ability to withstand pressure.

Currently, there weren't any significant conflicts on Luo Rui's side. Even if he personally stepped in, his pressure probably wouldn't be too great. If he wanted to test his ability to withstand pressure, he first had to create pressure. Therefore, Cui Qiang decided to stir things up.

"Kid, Niu Wei should have told you what I'm here to do."

Although Cui Qiang's tone wasn't good, Luo Rui quickly nodded to show that he understood.

"Dongmu is small, and the world is big. Maybe you're very powerful here, but the outside world is vast. I don't know if the skills in the video are your normal level or an above-average performance. I hope it's the former, so that my trip here won't be a waste of time."

Cui Qiang's expression was serious, making Uncle Niu next to him feel a little strange. Luo Rui had always been a good student and had never faced the head teacher's authority face-to-face. He only felt some of it from his friends' words and then imagined it.

But that was all hearsay, but Luo Rui felt that that feeling should be like this now.

At a fork in the road of life, facing the guardian's test, where the future leads depends on this choice and performance.

And this guardian, or guide, was obviously this Cui Qiang.

If he passed the test, he might be recommended to Beishan Institute of Technology, or he might get extra points, then his pressure in the future would be greatly reduced. If he didn't pass the test, then he would have to go through the normal college entrance examination process. Well, it doesn't seem like much. Thinking of this, Luo Rui scratched his head, and the pressure immediately decreased...

Although it takes a long time to accumulate to strengthen a little attribute now, accumulating little by little, a year is enough for him to grow a lot. By then, getting into Beishan Institute of Technology shouldn't be a problem.

Cui Qiang's usual job was to deal with people, and his years of experience allowed him to instantly notice Luo Rui's change. This kid's face was flushed just now, and he looked like he was about to sweat from nervousness. How come he seemed to relax a lot after a while?

Then what was his scolding just now?

Damn it, young people nowadays are really too difficult to handle.

"Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you're good, and don't think that even if you don't pass here, you can still take the normal college entrance examination in the future. Let me tell you, there are favors at every level. If your level is limited, that's fine, but if you deliberately slack off, you will not only offend me, but also offend the person who entrusted me. Hehe, in that case, the road to Beishan Academy will be cut off, and even if you go to other academies, hehe..."

Cui Qiang kept sneering as he spoke. Although everything he said was nonsense, how could the teachers of Beishan Academy be moved by such a small matter? But Luo Rui didn't know that.

Luo Rui had been studying in an ivory tower for so long. Although he had also seen and contacted some news on the Internet and understood some things, those small essays were not only theoretical but also successfully led Luo Rui into a pit, magnifying some dark sides, so that Cui Qiang's words successfully bluffed Luo Rui.

The pressure that had just disappeared returned in an instant, and it was even more turbulent. Uncle Niu was right. Although this guy looks dignified on the surface, he is indeed a bit wretched.

He didn't seem to have offended him anywhere, so how did he end up like this?

Cui Qiang couldn't help it. Who would want to be a bad guy and offend people for no reason? But there was no way, there was really no time, so he could only use some strong medicine.

"The opponent just now wasn't good enough. You probably didn't enjoy yourself either. Next, I'll come in person. I hope I can see something interesting."

Luo Rui: ???

This uncle wants to come in person?

Luo Rui glanced at Uncle Niu. Why didn't he introduce him more just now? Now he doesn't know anything about his strength, but Cui Qiang knows a lot about his situation. He lost a step in this intelligence war.

But it doesn't matter. Although this person's words are a bit aggressive, he is not a mortal enemy, and no matter how good his words are, he can't enhance his skills.

He knows his own strength. Now, as long as he performs normally, it's no problem to defeat someone like Tian Junli. If he can enter the Focused Mind state, to be honest, he hasn't lost in this state yet.

Although he has to thank the powerful and fair matching system for not arranging opponents that exceed his limits, it must be said that Luo Rui in the Focused Mind state is extremely powerful.

Cui Qiang said a few more words. Seeing Luo Rui remain silent, he nodded secretly, feeling that the pressure had been applied. Next, it was up to this kid to perform.

Whether he would drop the ball at a critical moment or maintain his state, or even improve, depended on the next battle.

Uncle Niu was a little worried next to him. He knew Cui Qiang's strength. Even though he had switched to a more clerical position, his foundation was still there, and he had never left this industry. Compared to before, his strength might not only not have declined, but may have even improved.

Although he kept refusing to admit defeat, he might not really be able to win against Cui Qiang in a real fight. And Luo Rui hasn't had any bright performances since that wave of operations, and his strength is still a mystery. What if the last time was really a super-super-level performance with a bit of luck...

Young people nowadays have very strong self-esteem. Cui Qiang doesn't seem like someone who would show mercy, and there are still classmates present at this time. What if his confidence is hit and he becomes depressed from then on? Then he would be greatly at fault.