The annual campus basketball tournament is in full swing.
After the game started, Shen Linyue learned from Qiao Hanshuang that the basketball tournament between schools was held by drawing lots every year to determine which school would host the game, and this year No. 1 Middle School was the one that was drawn.
In addition to these, Qiao Hanshuang also taught her some basketball knowledge, and Shen Linyue learned that He Xiao was a small forward on the team, responsible for shooting and scoring.
No wonder he scores the most points every time he plays.
Halfway through the game, Taipei High School had already scored 59 points. At the start of the first quarter, He Xiao scored five points with a swift move.
They continued their winning streak, and the team's morale remained high until the end of the second quarter when No. 1 Middle School barely managed to catch up in points.
The score ended at halftime with the score at 59-46.
The cheers around him were deafening, and Shen Linyue's eyes followed the young man on the field, his sense of pride reaching an unprecedented height.
She wanted to proudly tell the audience, "Look, this is my son! Isn't he amazing?"
Although this idea cannot be realized for the time being, Shen Linyue still cheered for He Xiao along with the cheers on the field.
Whether it was because he heard Shen Linyue's loud shouts or not, He Xiao, who was drinking water, raised his hand and waved towards her location.
Suddenly, the already excited female fans screamed even louder, almost piercing Shen Linyue's ears.
She raised her hand and waved in response to He Xiao, shouting "Go He Xiao!"
After shouting, He Xiao seemed to even smile, and the charm he exuded was undeniable, captivating a circle of female fans around Shen Linyue.
"Ahhh! Did He Xiao smile at me? Damn, he's so handsome! I'm totally smitten with him every year."
"No, He Xiao was smiling at me! Husband, I love you!!!"
"His smile is so captivating, it's stealing my heart! If he were always this gentle, I'd definitely become his biggest fan! Ahhh!"
Amidst a cacophony of sounds, Shen Linyue awkwardly withdrew her hand, no longer daring to interact with He Xiao.
She never expected that He Xiao would have so many female fans. If people found out that she was with He Xiao, she would be criticized.
So in the next two rounds, she became much more reserved and didn't greet He Xiao proactively, while He Xiao would occasionally look in her direction and give her a wicked smile.
The shouts from those around him grew even louder, and as for Shen Linyue: ...
He looks just like a peacock with its tail feathers spread out.
As for the reason for interacting in this direction, only Qiao Hanshuang knew that He Xiao was not doing it for anyone else, but for Lin Yue.
He really likes her.
With so many people present, they didn't hesitate to show their affection.
Looking at He Xiao's unrestrained and flamboyant tall figure, Qiao Hanshuang's jealousy reached its peak at this moment.
She's not bad looking either... Looking at Shen Linyue's fair and pretty face, a question arose in my heart: Could it be that He Xiao likes petite and cute types?
As the final game began, they came up with some new tactics. He Xiao moved from the small forward position to the shooting guard position. According to Qiao Hanshuang, this position is characterized by quick breakthroughs and long-range shooting.
Just when everyone thought the game would go smoothly until the end, a small collision occurred in the middle of the match. He Xiao, who was trying to break through, was surrounded by two opponents. He Xiao could only shoot a three-pointer from the outside, but when he jumped up, the opponents blocked him without giving up.
The ball was intercepted as soon as it flew out, and even bounced back and hit He Xiao's injured left arm hard. In that instant, Shen Linyue clearly saw He Xiao's tightly furrowed brows and his face turn pale for a moment.
Shen Linyue's brows furrowed suddenly. She wanted to stand up, but then she remembered that the competition couldn't be ended so easily, and besides, no one cared about the referee since no one had said anything.
She could only try to stay calm, her eyes anxiously scanning the end time.
With less than five minutes remaining, He Xiao's form was getting worse and worse. He made several mistakes with his passes, and his goals were either blocked or left empty-handed.
This obvious mistake happened to He Xiao, and the previously lively crowd noticed something amiss.
The discussion about He Xiao never stopped. Shen Linyue's brows furrowed even more. She was afraid that He Xiao's hand would suffer an irreversible injury. After all, he loved playing basketball so much. She couldn't even imagine what would happen if something went wrong.
The scores of Yizhong and Taipei High School gradually became even, reaching 90-91 in the last minute.
If Yizhong scores just one more goal, they will surpass Taipei High School.
The players from Taipei City on the field naturally noticed that something was wrong with He Xiao, and Gu Yi'an looked at He Xiao even more anxiously.
They all knew perfectly well that He Xiao's hand was probably the problem, but they couldn't replace him with a substitute at this point, so they had to grit their teeth and keep playing.
In the final few seconds, Jiang Zhixing, who had been relatively inconspicuous on the court, suddenly made a move. Seeing the No. 1 Middle School player take a shot, he jumped up, stole the ball, and quickly passed it to the next teammate.
The students from No. 1 High School were not to be underestimated. They reacted quickly to steal the ball, which was then returned to He Xiao's hands. However, his hand was clearly not strong enough to support the ball when he attempted a three-pointer from the outside.
Gu Yi'an, who was closest to him, was blocked by two fierce generals of the other side. As time was running out, Jiang Zhixing ran from the back to the front.
He gritted his teeth and threw the ball directly at Jiang Zhixing. Fortunately, Jiang Zhixing's height came in handy at the crucial moment.
Jiang Zhixing received the ball beautifully and then leaped up for a super cool dunk just as the opponent arrived.
Time was up, and the score was 90-92.
Taipei City narrowly won, and the audience erupted in applause and screams once again. This time, Jiang Zhixing's success overshadowed He Xiao's.
Shen Linyue had no interest in comparing these things; her face had been somber since the last match.
As the event concluded, she abruptly stood up and hurriedly walked down the steps to He Xiao's side.
He Xiao has been enduring this all along. His arm has long been numb and tingling with pain, but his face remains calm and composed, revealing nothing about his condition.
Gu Yi'an didn't go to celebrate, but came to his side with concern, "Boss, is your hand alright?"
He Xiao pursed his lips and shook his head, his expression unchanged: "I'm fine, go celebrate with them."
Clearly, He Xiao, who only failed to perform well in the second half, was completely ignored, as everyone was focused on Jiang Zhixing and no one paid attention to them.
Gu Yi'an naturally noticed this and was so angry he wanted to curse.
"If it weren't for you scoring goals all first half, our school might not have won this time. What's wrong with those guys? You were clearly the hero, are they blind?"
He Xiao sneered: "As long as we win, I won't go to the dinner party this afternoon."
After saying that, he turned and left, and the next moment he ran into Shen Linyue who was running over anxiously. For some reason, he felt inexplicably wronged when he saw her.
"He Xiao!"
Realizing this, He Xiao turned pale and quickly banished these disgusting thoughts from his mind, then strode toward her.
"Isn't my ball-playing skill good? Don't you admire me even more now?" He raised the corners of his mouth, looking arrogant.
Shen Linyue was slightly taken aback, then a sweet smile appeared on her face: "Yes! Our A-Xiao is the best in the world!"
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