One Word Changed, Characters in Chaos

Chapter 201: Chapter 178: Private Conversation

In the plot.

Yue Heng pulled Tong Simeng aside for a talk.

He still used the same pick-up artist tactics.

He said that because Tong Simeng had failed to steal the real information, they had not achieved victory.

And because Tong Simeng had been shouting earlier, it had damaged the reputation of Tianxing Club, and now the club was in a bad situation.

He had invested his entire fortune in this club, and if the club couldn’t make a profit, he wouldn’t have a say in front of his parents, and his parents wouldn’t support him being with Tong Simeng.

Their relationship, it seemed, could only come to a halt.

Yue Heng said so.

Naturally, Tong Simeng was tearful and in disbelief.

She looked at Yue Heng with some pain: “So, I gave up everything to be with you, and now, you’re going to abandon me again?”

Tong Simeng looked pitiful with tears streaming down her cheeks.

Yue Heng said softly, “Simeng, you know how I feel about you. No matter what, I want to be with you. But… the reality is just like this. If I can’t make something of myself, I can’t stand tall in my family, and I can’t proudly take you back to see them and tell them that you are the wife Yue Heng has chosen. It doesn’t matter what they think; I can make a good life for her on my own! But now, the club has lost the match and its reputation, where do I get that confidence from? I can’t let you suffer with me.”

Yue Heng had an expression of baring his heart, and Tong Simeng was deeply moved by what he said. She asked tentatively, “Is there really no other way?”

Yue Heng seemed to be in a difficult position. He thought for a moment before saying, “Not necessarily. If the club has only lost the match, there’s still a possibility of making a profit. More importantly, we need to maintain the club’s reputation. To be more direct, it’s about the fans! We need to retain our fans and even attract new ones. With the support of the fans, we can continue to set sail. I believe that with my ability, by next season, I can definitely take you home to meet my parents. You know, to me, you will always be the first choice.”

Yue Heng spoke.

A trace of longing flashed in Tong Simeng’s eyes.

Previously, she could easily play both Yue Heng and Ye Zhaoyu because she knew that no matter what choice she made, Ye Zhaoyu would always be there waiting for her.

But now it was different.

Ye Zhaoyu didn’t want her anymore.

She only had Yue Heng as her lifeline now.

In the past.

She was the one with the power to choose.

But now, the one with the power to choose had become Yue Heng.

Tong Simeng took a deep breath and suddenly became clever for a moment, looking directly at Yue Heng: “Just tell me what you want me to do!”

She vaguely knew.

Yue Heng had always harbored the intent to use her.

But.

Having lost Ye Zhaoyu.

She couldn’t afford to lose Yue Heng, too.

Now, she had no other choice.

With Tong Simeng being so direct, Yue Heng was taken aback for a moment, but soon, he gently said, “Ye Zhaoyu is the core of the whole team. Destroying him would destroy TC Club, and destroying TC would save Tianxing!”

What did it matter if they won the championship? Sometimes, a momentary win doesn’t mean an actual victory.

If winning the championship resulted in TC falling apart, it was possible that Tianxing would end up benefiting the most.

“What should I do?” Tong Simeng asked.

Yue Heng no longer hid his intentions and laid out a detailed plan.

It was this plan that made Ye Xiao feel utterly disgusted.

However, Tong Simeng nodded repeatedly as she listened, her expression seeming a bit relaxed, perhaps thinking that Yue Heng had come up with some groundbreaking brilliant idea.

After their private conversation, Tong Simeng immediately took action.

Now, most of the staff were busy preparing for interviews.

Tong Simeng, familiar with her surroundings, walked straight to the backstage lounge of the TC Club.

Normally, even when the staff were busy, a few would remain at the entrance to prevent fans from running around.

But then.

The heroine is the heroine after all.

When Tong Simeng wanted to enter the lounge, she encountered no obstacles and walked right in.

Inside the lounge.

The players of TC were looking at the championship trophy, their faces still aglow with joy.

Only Su Fan, who had been a substitute in the match, had a face that kept turning ugly.

He was now beginning to regret his actions.

If he hadn’t been tempted by the benefits Yue Heng had offered, he could undoubtedly have been holding up that precious crystal trophy with his teammates right now.

But now… it was all too late.

His betrayal of the team had clearly been discovered by Ye Zhaoyu, which was why there was this sudden demotion.

Su Fan couldn’t help but wonder.

Was what he did worth it?

Whether it was worth it or not, he now had no way back.

Realizing that his identity might have been discovered, Su Fan had already spoken with Yue Heng.

In the coming transfer period, Yue Heng would buy him out, and he could continue his career with the Tianxing Team.

After all, Tianxing was the runner-up team. With some hard work, maybe next season they could compete for the championship.

Just as Su Fan was lost in his thoughts.

Suddenly, the door opened.

There stood Tong Simeng at the doorway, unobstructed.

Ye Zhaoyu’s face immediately darkened.

Seeing their captain’s expression, the others put away their smiles, unsure of what to say.

They had all seen how Ye Zhaoyu felt about Tong Simeng.

It’s just a pity that some people really don’t know how to cherish what they have.

“Zhaoyu,” Tong Simeng said timidly, “can I talk to you alone for a moment?”

The others all turned their eyes to Ye Zhaoyu.

Ye Zhaoyu’s face was cold, “There’s no need, we have nothing left to say to each other.”

Tong Simeng’s face suddenly looked like she was about to cry,” Zhaoyu, don’t you care about the years we spent together? Even if I made a mistake, I have reflected on it now, can’t you just talk to me properly? Besides, I didn’t come here to cause any trouble, I just wanted to sincerely congratulate you.”

“Then you can just congratulate me here,” replied Ye Zhaoyu, unaffected.

Tears streamed down Tong Simeng’s face, “Zhaoyu, do you really resent me so much? I just want to talk to you alone for a few minutes, just a few words. Otherwise, the staff will come to get you for the backstage interview soon. You surely don’t want me to keep bothering you and cause any delays, right? Our issues shouldn’t affect the others.”

There was a subtle threat in Tong Simeng’s words.

Ye Zhaoyu narrowed his eyes, “Just a few words?”

Tong Simeng nodded vigorously, “Just a few words! Once I’m done, I’ll leave immediately and never bother you again. Otherwise, my presence here might dampen everyone’s championship mood.”

Tong Simeng did have some self-awareness.

Ye Zhaoyu looked at her impassively, “Fine, I’ll give you two minutes.”

“That’s more than enough,” Tong Simeng said, nodding repeatedly as everyone else left the room.