"Hehe, Shen Xingmian, it's best not to be too confident. I just hope you won't renege on your promise later."
Even a cheerful and smiling boy like Qin Yi couldn't help but get angry after being provoked by Shen Xingmian, and his expression changed from its usual relaxed and carefree state.
"We'll see." After coldly uttering these words, Shen Xingmian turned back and ignored Qin Yi. Qin Yi looked up at Nan Zhi and Wu Ke, "Sorry, I need to work hard during this period, so I may not be able to play with you guys every break time, but you two must come to the basketball game this afternoon."
Although his opponent was someone who often slept in class, Qin Yi had no intention of letting his guard down. After all, Shen Xingmian didn't seem like someone who was slow to react. If he really got serious, he might even pose a threat to him.
Wu Ke expressed her understanding and said with a smile, "It's okay, just focus on your studies."
When Shen Xingmian heard that Nan Zhi was going to watch a basketball game that afternoon, his face darkened even more.
"Shen Xingmian, why did you make a bet with Qin Yi?"
During the break between the first class in the afternoon, when Qin Yi was not around, Nan Zhi couldn't help but ask, "What? Do you think I have no chance of winning? Or do you also see Qin Yi as your idol, and that you like him?"
Shen Xingmian's words were sharp, and Nan Zhi frowned. "I didn't mean that, I just felt it was unnecessary."
Shen Xingmian just scoffed and went back to doing his problems, clearly not believing it at all.
Nan Zhi: "......Never mind, think what you want, there's nothing to say to you."
The two remained silent for the rest of the afternoon.
Nanzhi didn't continue to invite further criticism; instead, she discussed the afternoon's plans with Wu Ke.
“After school this afternoon, call the driver and tell him to go home first. We'll watch Qin Yi's match, and then the two of us will take you home.”
Listening to Wu Ke describe her plan, Nan Zhi thought it was feasible and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll have my brother go home first."
Shen Xingmian listened to their plan clearly from the side, his brows furrowed, and he even had the urge to speak up and stop them, but he held back in the end.
After school, Nan Zhi said to Shen Xingmian, "You can go ahead. I'll go downstairs with Wu Ke and Qin Yi in a bit."
Shen Xingmian paused in her hand, which was holding a schoolbag, and then said without looking up, "I'll take you downstairs first."
Nanzhi shook her head, "No need, you just do your thing. With them there, I'll be fine."
"Enough with the nonsense, hurry up. Didn't you say you were going to tell Aying?"
Hearing him say that, Nan Zhi didn't refuse anymore. She packed her schoolbag, said goodbye to Qin Yi and Wu Ke, and went downstairs first.
Shen Xingmian escorted her to the bottom of the building as usual.
"Thanks......"
"I'm leaving now."
Before Nan Zhi could express her gratitude, Shen Xingmian left after saying a few words.
Nan Zhi: "......." I'm so annoyed.
Since there was still twenty minutes left in the basketball game, Nan Zhi wasn't in a hurry, and Wu Ke didn't come down either. Qin Yi came down and said he was going to practice first.
After waiting for Gu Ying, Nan Zhi explained the situation to him. Gu Ying thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll go with my sister."
"No need, you go home first, the driver is waiting outside."
Gu Ying wouldn't listen. He shook his head and said, "I'm worried about you being alone. I want to come with you."
Seeing his earnest and serious little face, Nanzhi was amused. "Alright then, I'll call the driver and tell him to go somewhere else for a while and come pick us up when it's time."
Gu Ying finally agreed. Actually, her brother had texted her to wait and go home together. Even if Shen Xingmian hadn't said anything, Gu Ying wouldn't have left Nan Zhi alone at school. Although Nan Zhi had classmates, she was still physically unwell, so it was better to be safe than sorry.
Wu Ke soon came downstairs, and the three of them headed towards the playground together.
Although school is over, some students still stayed to watch the basketball game. The main reason is that Qin Yi is too outstanding and too dazzling. The edge of the basketball court was surrounded by girls, and of course, there were also boys.
At this moment, Qin Yi is practicing his shooting.
From afar, Nam Gyi could hear words like "wow," "ah," and "male god."
Wu Ke smiled and said, "Qin Yi always plays basketball like this. Did you see those signs held up by those girls?"
Nan Zhi glanced at it and saw that it actually read "Qin Yi Fan Club".
She was both amused and exasperated. Was this for real? There was even a fan club?
"Unbelievable, right? That's why Qin Yi has so many female fans. He's also very helpful and kind to everyone. Many people are captivated by him."
Hearing Wu Ke's evaluation, Nan Zhi smiled silently. Being nice to everyone is not as good as having a special affection for one person.
Like Shen Xingmian, she was unkind to everyone, but she was kind only to herself.
The thought of that man made Nan Zhi's longing for him grow stronger, especially when compared to Shen Xingmian, who was treating her so badly now.
During the basketball game, Qin Yi was truly amazing. As the captain, his command and skill were both outstanding, no wonder so many girls were captivated by him.
Nan Zhi sat at the front, with Wu Ke and Gu Ying standing beside her.
Such a match is exhilarating, and Nan Zhi quickly forgot the unpleasantness she had felt from Shen Xingmian earlier, becoming completely engrossed in watching the game.
By the final quarter, the two teams were not too far apart, so the competition became even more intense. Sometimes, Nanzhi couldn't even see the basketball.
Just as she was engrossed in watching, a basketball on the court suddenly flew towards her.
Nanzhi tried to dodge, but it was too sudden, and she didn't have time to react at all.
Gu Ying called out, "Sister."
Nan Zhi was already prepared to face the risk of being hit in the face by a basketball, so she closed her eyes and waited for the basketball to come at her.
For a while, there was no movement, only a muffled groan. She tried to open one eye and saw a tall figure. Nanzhi opened her eyes and looked up. The boy was backlit, with his hands on the sides of the wheelchair, blocking her way.
He remained silent, simply staring at himself in quiet contemplation, his eyes filled with worry and lingering fear, as if he were seeing himself grown up.
Nan Zhi's eyes suddenly welled up with tears, as if she couldn't tell which Shen Xingmian was in front of her. She reached out and hugged the boy's waist, sobbing, "Shen Xingmian, I missed you so much."
Her tone carried a hint of coquetry and complaint.
Shen Xingmian froze, unsure how to respond, yet at this moment, he surprisingly didn't want to disrupt things.
"Sister, are you alright? You scared me to death."
Gu Ying squatted down next to the wheelchair and spoke with concern.
Just then, Shen Xingmian pulled away Nan Zhi's arms that were holding him. After standing up straight, he looked somewhat uncomfortable.
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