Chapter 24 24 "Come to my house tonight?"
Soon, the school friendly basketball game arrived as scheduled.
The game was held at the Sports University Stadium. He Shiyi learned the viewing location in advance through Jiang Qiannan, and hurriedly told the girls in the dormitory, and told them that she had someone reserve the seats for the viewing, the four seats in the front row with the best view.
Ji Miaomiao took the opportunity to tease: "It's different when you have someone behind you. You can get a backdoor in everything you do."
Ever since the last drunken incident, He Shiyi has become the source of amusement for Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran when they are bored. The two of them surround He Shiyi tightly as if they are singing a duet.
Curious about this and that, He Shiyi's cheeks turned red.
Like now.
Tao Yiran was responsible for adding fuel to the fire, "Shiyi, we are really benefiting from you. Brother Qiannan must have done this for you..."
"You two are singing in unison. Why don't you just go to the theater and set up a stage to sing?" He Shiyi was so amused by them that goose bumps appeared on her arms. Especially when Tao Yiran pinched his throat and called out "Brother Qiannan", she felt like a caterpillar was crawling across her arm. "What? Really? You just know how to laugh at me!"
Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran covered their mouths and laughed.
"Oh, right." Ji Miaomiao suppressed her smile and asked seriously, "Will He Jingsui participate in this basketball game?"
"Yes, he is the main force in their school's basketball games."
Anyone can choose not to participate, except him.
"What about your brother Qiannan?" Tao Yiran continued to ask curiously.
“…”
She went too far, earning a slap from He Shiyi. Her hand didn't use much strength, but she slapped her arm. With a dark face, she reminded Tao Yiran, "Ranran, you deserve a beating today."
Tao Yiran was not angry, and even stuck out his tongue at her with a smile.
Chen Zan sat beside them and watched them making a fuss. She held a book on macro color theory in her hand and hadn't flipped through many pages.
His eyes wandered over their noisy figures. Chen Zhan chuckled softly, shook his head helplessly, and planned to lower his eyes and continue reading.
Just as her eyes moved downwards, He Shiyi suddenly leaned towards her, like a wronged young wife, and pitifully complained to her, "Zhanzhan, look at those two, they only know how to bully me!"
Chen Zhan raised his hand and rubbed her head, gently coaxing and comforting her, "It's okay, we won't argue with them."
The two of them were obviously sticking together. Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran felt the dividing line. They looked at each other, then crossed their arms in unison and stood in front of them like two big sisters.
He Shiyi had someone to rely on, so he was not afraid of being teased by them. He put his hands on his hips, puffed out his chest, and held his chin high.
This made Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran laugh happily.
Since a week ago, the basketball friendly match between the Academy of Fine Arts and the Sports University has been widely discussed in the forums, and the person who attracted the most attention was He Jingsui.
Chen Zan had visited the forum and picked up some useful information from the noisy posts.
[Watching the rainstorm, please do not disturb: He Jingsui will definitely participate in this kind of activity! ]
[1110: Back upstairs, He Jingsui is the core of the Sports University basketball team, he must play!]
Watching the rainstorm, please don't disturb me [Reply]: Ahh ...
[Pickled Fish with Pickled Cabbage: If you're new here and don't understand, just ask. Is He Jingsui really good at playing basketball?!]
[5201314 [Reply]: Of course, He Jingsui is the star player on the basketball team. You freshmen are in for a treat this year! He's so handsome on the court, and his all-around presence is simply stunning!!! But the strength of our school's basketball team this year shouldn't be underestimated either. I have a feeling this year's games will be even more intense than last year's!]
Pickled Fish [Reply]: Wow, I'm really looking forward to it! !
He Jingsui is still very popular in their school. Through the lines, Chen Zan learned that He Jingsui is not only good at shooting, but also good at playing basketball.
But she doesn't know much about sports like basketball.
After searching on Baidu, I realized that the main force the student in the forum was talking about is the number one position in a complete basketball team, called the point guard, who is known as the "brain" of the team, responsible for tactical organization and rhythm control, and creating offensive opportunities through precise passes.
Chen Zan didn’t understand these, he just thought they were really amazing.
On the day of the competition, the four people in the dormitory got up very early. Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran said that they couldn't stay in bed, but in fact they got up to put on makeup.
The table was covered with cosmetics, including loose powder, primer, lipstick and concealer. The equipment was as complete as possible.
He Shiyi also put on makeup, but when she saw the puddle on Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran's table, her mouth opened in surprise, "You two are exaggerating!"
Ji Miaomiao was squinting her eyes and applying powder to her face when she replied to He Shiyi, "Why are you exaggerating? We're going to a sports university later. There are so many energetic young men there."
She doesn't even have time to favor him!
Tao Yiran was also putting on makeup. "Last time, the military training showed me my ugliest side. This time, I have such a great opportunity. I must make them die of beauty!"
“…”
He Shiyi looked at the two sisters who were almost going crazy and shook his head hopelessly.
Chen Zan was coming out of the bathroom after washing up.
She was dressed simply today, a light blue round-neck, puff-sleeved top with a wide, ruffled hem. Below was a pair of aqua blue jeans that hugged her slender legs, high-waisted and tight, hugging her hips.
Her long hair was tied back into a low bun, giving her a lazy elegance. Her face had just been washed, revealing fair skin, delicate and translucent eyebrows, like a blank sheet of paper, without a single stain.
She is so beautiful even without makeup.
He Shiyi couldn't move his eyes away and exclaimed softly, "Zhanzhan, you look so good today."
Chen Zan didn't think much about it, just thinking it was a nonsensical compliment from a good friend. She curled the corners of her lips and said thank you to her.
Ji Miaomiao also saw Chen Zhan in the makeup mirror in front of her, and she agreed with He Shiyi's words. After applying her lipstick, she turned her head to look at her and smiled generously, "Zhan Zhan, do you want to put on some makeup? Let's upgrade your beauty!"
"No, thank you." Chen Zan usually doesn't like to wear makeup, so she politely refused her offer.
Tao Yiran had also finished her makeup by now and turned to her, "Come on, let's paint together! We'll go to the Sports University later and get everyone's attention!"
"That's right!" Ji Miaomiao nodded repeatedly and began to fantasize: "Maybe someone will hand me a love letter."
He Shiyi also joined them. The three of them were harassing her alone. Chen Zan couldn't stand it and was dragged and pressed onto the bench.
Three makeup artists pinched her chin, manipulated her head, and began to apply makeup to her face.
Ji Miaomiao held a palette of eyeshadow in her hand and said to Chen Zhan as she put on her makeup: "What we're doing for you now is called boiled water makeup. I promise that today you'll be the most beautiful among all the girls."
"Today is such an important day, there must be a lot of girls eager to make a move. If you want to stand out among them, you must be impeccable."
“…”
Chen Zan had no intention of outshining the other girls. She just wanted to watch the game properly. Just as she was about to speak, Tao Yiran stopped her.
"Zhanzhan, don't talk for now. I'll put some lipstick on you."
“…”
After putting on makeup, the pretty face became even more attractive because of the makeup. Ji Miaomiao held a mirror in her hand to show her.
"How is it? Isn't it good?"
Chen Zan was almost stunned by the reflection in the mirror. She had a thin layer of powder on her face, so light that it was almost invisible, but one could still feel her exquisiteness.
However, she was not used to it and her face was sticky.
She raised her head and looked at Ji Miaomiao, frowning slightly and asked her, "Is this really okay?"
Ji Miaomiao gave her a thumbs up: "It's perfect."
“…”
At eight o'clock, the four of them rushed to the Sports University and followed the signs to the gymnasium. Students were queuing at the door waiting to enter, and He Shiyi and the others followed behind.
After entering the venue, He Shiyi took Chen Zan to find the seats Jiang Qiannan had reserved for them.
I have to say, this seat has an excellent view, allowing for the widest unobstructed view of the basketball court. More and more students gathered around, and soon, the seats were almost completely empty.
“There are so many people—”
Ji Miaomiao looked around and couldn't help but marvel.
And most of them are girls, and you can tell who they are targeting at a glance.
"Hey, who do you think will win or lose in this competition?" Ji Miaomiao suddenly became curious and asked them.
"It must be the Sports University. Their school's basketball team is pretty strong. Besides, they have He Jingsui to back them up, so it's a sure thing." Tao Yiran continued.
However, He Jingsui's sister, He Shiyi, disagreed. He Jingsui was telling them to turn their backs on each other, and she couldn't stand it. She tried to change the situation, saying, "Our school is pretty strong, and it's still uncertain who will win or lose!"
He Shiyi pulled Chen Zhan over and said, "Don't you agree, Zhan Zhan?"
From the moment she entered the gymnasium, Chen Zan's mind drifted uncontrollably. She stared at the entrance opposite, hoping to see the figure she wanted to see in the next second.
So when He Shiyi's sudden voice rang out, she was startled, and regained her composure somewhat unsteadily. She shifted her gaze from a distance to her face, nodding a little slowly, "Yeah..."
Her mind was obviously not here. He Shiyi blinked, thinking she was distracted, and asked her if she didn't sleep well last night.
"No……"
Just because I wanted to see someone.
He Shiyi said to her, "Then you have to cheer up later. I heard that there's a top player coming to our school this year. This basketball game will be exciting."
Chen Zan smiled at her and nodded in agreement.
There was a lot of noise around, with constant chattering. Some people had already started betting on who would win the basketball game.
"Is there even a need to ask? With He Jingsui here, the championship will definitely go to the Sports University."
Someone shook their finger and expressed a different opinion. "It's really hard to predict this match. The Academy of Fine Arts basketball team has a new expert. His strength is on par with He Jingsui. He shouldn't be underestimated."
Chen Zhan heard what they said.
From an objective point of view, Chen Zhan is just like the girl who refuted the view. She is a member of the Academy of Fine Arts and she hopes that the Academy of Fine Arts will win.
But she also had selfish motives. From a personal perspective, she just hoped that He Jingsui would win.
The closer the time got, the more agitated the people in the audience became. Chen Zan turned on his phone to check the time. There were still two minutes before the game started.
She lowered her eyes and stared at the time, her heart couldn't help but contract at this moment.
Suddenly, screams were heard everywhere. Chen Zan heard people around her screaming He Jingsui's name frantically. She raised her eyes subconsciously and saw He Jingsui walking into the basketball court with five or six boys from a very long distance.
He was wearing a black basketball jersey, which made him stand out among the crowd. His bare chest was exposed, and the muscle lines on his arms were very wild.
Lazy, calm and composed.
The faint sunlight fell on him, as if bestowing him with the golden glory of the championship in advance.
As soon as he appeared, almost the whole audience cheered.
Chen Zan also heard the trembling of his heartbeat amid the cheers.
Both teams have arrived and the game is about to begin. There are many cheering banners in the stands and the young and beautiful cheerleaders are dancing to liven up the atmosphere.
Everyone is looking forward to it.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! He Jingsui is so handsome!! He wears black and makes it look like he's abstinent. What should I do? I'm crazy and falling for him! I'm really falling for him!"
"Wow, so handsome, I love you so much..."
“…”
Chen Zan's mind was distracted by them. Her eyes followed the young man waiting at the side of the court, watching him unscrew a bottle of water and drink it with his head tilted back, his Adam's apple rolling on his slender neck.
Those dark eyes were hidden under the thin eyelids, half closed and half open, giving off an inexplicable sense of oppression.
The temperature is not high today, but Chen Zan feels hot on his cheeks and his mouth is dry.
“Beep—”
In the basketball court, the referee blew the whistle.
The game begins.
The two teams entered the field. He Jingsui competed for the first offensive ball as the main attacker, while the Academy of Fine Arts sent out the legendary airborne player who was comparable to him.
The two were ready to go, and when the whistle sounded, they jumped up at the same time to compete.
He Jingsui grabbed the ball first, and before the opponent could react, he found the right opportunity to pass the ball to Jiang Qiannan on the right rear. Jiang Qiannan got the ball, and with his flashy movement, he came to the basket, jumped and shot, and the ball went in!
The Sports University secured two points and the whole audience cheered.
Chen Zhan couldn't help but applaud. Her ears were filled with the screams of so many people that they were about to burst her eardrums.
The game continued, and there was almost no suspense. He Jingsui controlled the entire court, mastered the overall rhythm, intercepted, and attacked, creating countless scoring conditions for his teammates.
Point guard.
He is the brain of the entire team.
Chen Zan thought of the explanation on Baidu and understood it deeply at this moment.
The first half ended quickly with Sports University leading by six points.
Jiang Qiannan happily put his arm around He Jingsui's shoulder and said, "It has to be you, buddy."
He Jingsui held a bottle of mineral water in his hand, with a lazy smile on his lips. "What's wrong?"
Jiang Qiannan gave him a thumbs up and said, "You're still beating me so hard."
He Jing then snorted softly and tilted his head back to drink the water.
The Adam's apple rolls slowly.
"But this year, they've changed people at the Academy of Fine Arts, so it's going to be more comfortable to fight with them." He Jingsui was talking about the new guy. "I heard from your sister that his strength shouldn't be underestimated."
"Do you believe everything she says?"
"Of course, I traded four front-row seats for it. How could she not tell me something I would believe?"
It's as it should be said.
As he spoke, he looked towards the four front seats and saw He Shiyi.
He looked at the person who was laughing over there and suddenly chuckled.
He Jing glanced at him, and then followed his gaze.
The one who saw He Shiyi before him was Chen Zan who was beside her.
She was looking at him, so when he looked over, he met her gaze squarely.
In the shallow sunlight, her beautiful face fell into his eyes.
Noticing that she was different today, his eyes lit up.
His eyes were slightly curved as he looked at her, the corners of his lips raised in a lazy arc.
Receiving his bright smile, Chen Zan was obviously startled and looked away hastily.
Someone had already noticed him looking over here, and He Shiyi also noticed it and waved to him happily.
But for the time being, He Jingsui's eyes could only hold that stiff figure.
The second half begins soon.
The Sports University basketball team still sent He Jingsui as the first person to compete for the ball, but this time there was a slight mistake and the basketball was snatched away by the opponent.
The intense screams and cheers were so overwhelming that they seemed to break the sky.
The airborne player dribbled past the defense. His agility and smooth turns made it difficult for the players from the Sports University to defend. Outside the three-point line, he jumped into the air, and the orange basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air.
"Bang!"
The ball goes in! Three points!
"Holy crap! He actually made a three-pointer!!"
"Ah ...
"That's a player who was parachuted in from the Academy of Fine Arts! This year's basketball game is so exciting!!"
"He Jingsui has finally met his match! He always won before, I'm tired of seeing him! I'm optimistic about this newcomer!"
Almost no one expected it.
After a slow moment of shock, some people in the stands began to cheer.
The four people in Chen Zan's dormitory were also stunned. Ji Miaomiao even thought that she was dazzled. Until the numbers on the scoreboard jumped, the Academy of Fine Arts recovered three points and narrowed the gap with the Sports University.
"No, am I seeing things right? Did our school just score a three-pointer?"
Tao Yiran was surprised and excited, nodding repeatedly to Ji Miaomiao, "Ermiao! You read that right! A three-pointer! So cool!"
Chen Zan was also happy about this.
Only He Shiyi, still proudly raising her chin, said to the two people beside her who were almost going crazy: "Look, I told you, our school basketball team has a big shot this year, who is no less capable than He Jingsui!"
The games became more and more intense. The scores of the paratroopers boosted the morale of the team. Everyone regrouped and started to cooperate perfectly. When the basketball game was about to end, the score was actually higher than that of the sports university.
49:50
The Sports University basketball team was one point behind.
At the end of the game, the Sports University basketball team truly felt the taste of having an opponent. He Jingsui was sweating all over, the sunlight made his arms shine, his chest rose and fell, his lips slightly open as he breathed heavily, his eyes alertly paying attention to every move on the court.
The situation is not good, even Ji Miaomiao doesn't dare to guarantee that He Jingsui can win the game.
"Is He Jingsui really going to lose?"
Chen Zhan looked at the figure on the court nervously, her fingers clenched together. She pursed her lips, with a hint of worry between her brows.
I really hope he wins.
She silently cheered for him in her heart.
The Academy of Fine Arts basketball team seemed to have better and better coordination as the game went on, passing, dribbling, defending, and intercepting, just like a well-trained team.
"A Sui, what should I do—" Jiang Qiannan's face flushed red, sweat all over. He raised his hand to wipe it, a little overwhelmed, "I didn't expect this kid to be so good at fighting."
He underestimated the enemy!
He Jingsui was not as anxious as him. He lay dormant in a quiet place, calmly and steadily paying attention to the wind direction on the court. His pair of dark eyes were moistened by the water light, like a pond that had been silent for a long time, as if some terrible flood or beast would be released from it in the next second.
Time was retreating second by second, and the bright red numbers stimulated Jiang Qiannan's eyes.
He shouted to He Jingsui, "Time is running out!"
He Jingsui found the right moment and said to him, "Grab the ball and pass it to me!"
Jiang Qiannan almost gave his all, struggling to grab the ball. He caught sight of He Jingsui in the distance and threw it towards him, "A Sui! Catch it!"
The basketball flew through the air, and He Jing jumped up and caught it steadily.
But it was of no use, there were only three seconds left.
The Sports University is bound to lose this time!
But no one expected that He Jingsui, who had grabbed the ball, did not give up directly. At the last second, he bit his back teeth, used almost all his strength, and threw the ball towards the basketball hoop on the opposite side which was very far away from him without reservation.
0.9 seconds.
Buzzer-beating goal!
Super counterattack!!!
There was a loud "clang" and the basketball hoop shook slightly.
“Beep—”
The game is over.
The goal scored by Beijing Sport University was valid, overtaking the Academy of Fine Arts by two points!
The whole audience exclaimed.
“Ah ...
"Oh my god! He Jingsui! So handsome aa ...
"This shot was so fucking amazing! It was a complete buzzer-beater and a comeback! Even novels wouldn't dare write about it!!"
“Ah ...
Words cannot describe the shock at this moment. Chen Zan sat amidst the screams, his heart pounding.
In our eyes, he is the king of victory. He stands in the center of the court, with his arms open, welcoming the baptism of the championship.
The sunlight fell on him, wantonly and ostentatiously.
Chen Zhan couldn't help but curl his lips.
His teammates all rushed up to him and put their arms around his shoulders. Some of them held his shoulders and shook him excitedly, with admiration and excitement in their eyes.
He Jing then curled his thin lips and patted his shoulders twice, his lips moving as he spoke something to him. He tilted his cheek slightly, the sunlight outlining his tough features and sharp jaw.
Maybe he was talking about something interesting, which made everyone around him smile.
It makes him look particularly lazy among a group of people.
Chen Zhan couldn't help but be attracted to him.
The fingers on his legs curled up, and the boy suddenly turned around with clear eyes.
Like a drop of clear spring water falling into the sea of heart, splashing endless ripples.
Meet eyes.
There was a smile in his eyes.
A breeze blew by, and Chen Zhan suddenly thought of a sentence.
"Goodbye, young man, draw your bow to the fullest, fearless of time and wind."
After the game, players from both teams left the field one after another. As He Jingsui just walked to the edge of the field, a group of girls came running towards him, swarmed over him, and almost surrounded him.
They were holding different brands of water and drinks and handed them forward.
He Jingsui had a towel hanging around his neck. He tilted his head and wiped the sweat off his face with the towel. He didn't take water from any of the girls.
Even so, Chen Zhan felt a moment of disappointment. She sighed softly and looked away from him.
People began to leave the audience one after another. There were too many people, so Chen Zhan and the other three planned to leave later. Ji Miaomiao and Tao Yiran took this opportunity to run to the bathroom, leaving Chen Zhan and He Shiyi alone there.
The sun was so bright that it was hard to open one's eyes. Chen Zhan and He Shiyi walked down from the stands and hid in the shade in the corner of the stairs.
People around them kept passing by them, in groups of three or five, four or six, and their figures flashed by.
He Shiyi was replying to Jiang Qiannan's messages non-stop since the game ended.
What do you mean by "Did you see my brother just now? Is my brother's shooting handsome?"
He Shiyi looked at the screen full of flirtatious messages and couldn't help but roll his eyes.
I was so speechless that I put my phone away and went to his side, wanting to chop off two of his fingers.
He Shiyi angrily went to chop him up, leaving Chen Zan alone there.
She was also checking her phone. Amidst the cacophony of laughter and chatter, she remained silent and still, just like He Jingsui's chat interface on her phone. She really wanted to send him a message congratulating him on his victory, but she hesitated for a long time.
Just as she was regrouping and typing the three words "He Jingsui", someone seemed to approach her.
She subconsciously raised her eyes and saw a familiar face.
Meng Gaoyuan greeted her enthusiastically, "I didn't expect you to come to watch the game too?"
Chen Zan was slightly stunned, her pair of clear and distinct eyes were watery and translucent. She had put on makeup again today, and her eyes were full of autumn water and charming.
A glint of surprise flashed in Meng Gaoyuan's eyes, and he took the initiative to introduce himself to her, "I didn't have time to introduce myself last time. My name is Meng Gaoyuan."
She remembered him, the last time she saw him at the shooting range.
Out of politeness, Chen Zan nodded and greeted him, but she did not appear enthusiastic.
Meng Gaoyuan thought she was shy and started chatting with her, "Are you here to watch the game alone?"
Unable to remain silent, Chen Zhan simply said, "I came here with a friend."
"What do you think of the game?"
“It’s pretty.”
"Your students from the Academy of Fine Arts play basketball very well."
Chen Zan thought of He Jingsui and praised him sincerely, "Your basketball team is also very good."
The conversation was dry and Chen Zan didn't want to continue chatting with him. She still remembered the last time He Jingsui asked her to stay away from him, and she took a step back uncontrollably.
The subtle movement was noticed by Meng Gaoyuan. He was slightly stunned and decided to ignore Chen Zan's alienation from him. He was about to invite her to go for a walk around the school together.
When he raised his eyes, he saw He Jingsui walking towards him, with his hands in his pockets and walking slowly, with a cold expression on his face.
He had just finished the game and hadn't had time to change his jersey. The collar of his jersey was wet with sweat, and his two delicate collarbones were prominent.
He was staring at this side, or rather at Meng Gaoyuan, like some wild beast, ready to pounce on him and devour him alive in the next second.
Meng Gaoyuan was afraid of him, but in front of the girl who made his heart beat, he pretended to be calm and met his gaze.
His pupils flickered, and He Jingsui saw clearly how courageous he was.
He Jing then sneered softly, as if mocking his incompetence.
Meng Gaoyuan clenched his fists in anger, looked at him with his chin slightly raised, his thin eyelids half open and half closed, and sneered arrogantly.
I didn't take him seriously at all.
He even curled his lips provocatively and called Chen Zan's name.
Chen Zan paused and turned to look at him.
He tilted his head towards her and spoke calmly in front of Meng Gaoyuan.
"Want to come to my house tonight?"
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