Outside the competition arena.
After Li Jing temporarily parted ways with Xu Yingning, he went alone to the waiting area to meet Huang Jun.
"Brother Jing is here."
A companion behind Huang Jun was the first to see Li Jing and quickly alerted the two people beside him.
Huang Jun's expression changed slightly, his gaze complex.
Then, Zhou Shun discreetly nudged Huang Jun's back with his elbow and whispered with a frown, "Brother Li came specifically to cheer you on, don't ruin his mood. No matter the outcome, stay upbeat!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Jun took a deep breath and forcibly lifted his previously downcast spirits a bit. He stood up, smiled, and greeted Li Jing, "Brother Jing."
"How's it going?"
Li Jing walked towards the three of them smiling, reached out, and patted Huang Jun's rock-solid arm, exclaiming, "How is it that I feel you got even stronger since I last saw you?"
As his words fell, Huang Jun just managed a weak smile, lacking the energy to say anything else.
