"What absolute arrogance! I, Zhang San, have lived for decades and have never seen anyone so insufferable. I, for one, look forward to seeing you make a fool of yourself."
Public opinion had polarized. Similar comments abounded, and Ye Chen’s name had reached the ears of nearly everyone. The fact that he had accepted the Chess Association’s challenge was being hyped up by the media, dominating the headlines of every major forum.
Ye Chen only saw these comments after he returned home. Su Mumu and Xia Qingcheng were outraged on his behalf, even trying to clap back at the trolls in the comment sections. But their efforts were like a drop in the ocean; they were utterly overwhelmed by the sheer force of the internet. Ye Chen himself, however, couldn't care less, as if the insults weren't even directed at him.
Chapter 100