Before, Xia Mingzhou would have never spoken so freely in front of Gao Tian.
She always kept her image carefully guarded around him, making sure not to let anything slip. But now, with the realization that nothing would come of their families' connection, she felt no need to maintain that pretense any longer.
Jiang Xiu's brows furrowed slightly at Xia Mingzhou's words, knowing there was some truth in what she said.
Gao Tian had been the one to push for her selection as the representative. But she had worked hard, and she refused to let that overshadow her effort.
She tilted her head slightly, "You know, watching your face when you lose is going to be the best part of this match. And it's going to be even better knowing it's me who's the one to beat you."
