Fang Zhou could not simply announce that he had no interest in the World University Tournament, pat his hands, and refuse to go. If he did that, he would be drowned by the spittle of public outrage. Outsiders aside, if he actually said such a thing, he would never be able to show his face at Pearl Institute again!
If the World University Tournament went poorly, he would undoubtedly be dragged out to have his reputation shredded; of course, even if they won the championship, he would still be dragged out and ruthlessly interrogated all the same.
Therefore, Fang Zhou prepared to use the Ancient Capital disaster to manufacture a flawless excuse for his absence.
Chapter 85