There were few people on the school playground in the morning. The six of them ran in twos, not far apart.
Lu Chao and Ji Hai were running at the very back. Lu Chao was panting, "I could beat them even if I didn't run."
Ji Hai said, "Save your breath. Talk less, you won't get tired that way."
The wind rustled through the young people's clothes, their running footsteps echoing in chorus, and their hair, fluttering in the colors of youth, danced in the wind.
When they arrived at the Beiyuan basketball court in the afternoon, there were already quite a few people gathered there.
"Ahhh, here it comes!"
"They're all so handsome! I like the two in the front! The red and black outfits look so good together."
"I like the blond one, wow, he's wearing an earring, he's really handsome!"
"Baby faces are cute too."
Many people say he's handsome, but there are also some dissenting opinions.
"Hey, did you guys hear? This game is all about chasing girls!"
"What? There's some juicy gossip! Tell me about it."
"I know, it's that tall, thin guy over there and the handsome guy next to this red-haired guy over here. They seem to be rivals, and they're both pursuing a girl from the Environmental Art Department."
"That girl's name is Hu Bingbing, do you know her?"
"Hu Bingbing, why does that name sound so familiar?"
"Let me see, they said she brought her cheerleading squad today, oh! There she is, there she is."
Hu Bingbing was standing in a very conspicuous position on the outskirts of the court. She was very eye-catching, wearing a tight-fitting crop top and a mini skirt with bright colors.
What's even more striking is her makeup, which, like her clothes, is eye-catching in color. She's covered everything with makeup, making it quite exquisite.
She was smiling and talking to the people around her, standing out among the group of girls.
Liu Xian glanced at the cheering squad Hu Bingbing had prepared, then at Jiang Xu and the others. He waved to his teammates, "They're here, let's go say hello to them."
After Jiang Xu and the others stood still, they saw Liu Xian leading his men to greet them. Gu Li rubbed his joints and asked, "What, are you here to admit defeat?" He turned his head and said, "I refuse."
Liu Xian said, "You're overthinking it. It's just a pre-match chat." He glanced at the group and said, "Look, you guys don't even have team uniforms. You weren't brought in at the last minute, were you?"
Lu Chao put his hand on Xu Lang's shoulder and said, "Look at this, this is what you call a bad student with lots of stationery, and he's showing it off."
Xu Lang nodded. "I see, he's still missing a special die."
Xie Tao continued, "Yes," he looked at Liu Xian, "I suppose you've got your basketball ready too."
Liu Xian: "You'll see soon enough. We call this being prepared."
Jiang Xu said, "Then we'll find out later. I really hope you find out," he said in a light tone, "A person can't just be stubborn."
Gu Li: "We wouldn't mind teaching you."
Jiang Xu's group has six people, and they haven't decided who will play yet. They're huddled together discussing it.
Lu Chao raised his hand slightly, "I'll rest for a bit first, you guys go up, I'll take the second half."
Xie Tao nodded. "Take a break. You're out of breath after running. You haven't been to the gym lately, have you?"
Ji Hai: "The holidays are coming up soon, and the shop is a bit busy. Let him rest."
Lü Chao said, "I'm so touched, Hai. I'll award you the title of one of the top ten employees when we get back."
Gu Li said, putting his arm around Jiang Xu's shoulder, "We really should have poached them as employees. But now, friends, it's time to step up!"
The sun was scorching, and running made it even hotter; my blood felt like it was boiling.
With a "clang," the basketball was thrown into the hoop, marking the first goal of the day. Liu Xian arrogantly raised his chin and spoke as the two teams exchanged positions and passed each other, "See that? Don't get shut out."
Jiang Xu wasn't impatient at all. "I just don't want you to be shut out."
After scoring two more goals, Liu Xian became even more arrogant. "Look at your uneven team, you can't even find anyone of the same height." He said this directly to Xu Lang.
Xu Lang scoffed, "You guys have pretty balanced skills, don't you, Tao?"
Xie Tao frowned at Liu Xian, "The difference is indeed very consistent, but the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. It turns out that this saying also applies to small fry."
Gu Li tilted her head. "That's enough. It's time to teach him a lesson."
Jiang Xu nodded, "Some things, calling out a couple of times is enough, it gets annoying if you keep calling them."
Gu Li and his team hadn't played for a while, and Jiang Xu was a new addition, so their teamwork wasn't as good as the opponents who had been practicing together for a long time. However, they quickly became familiar with each other after playing for a short while and learned about the opponents' tactics.
Seeing the somewhat tense situation, Hu Bingbing waved to someone behind her.
The cheerleaders' voices rang out, "Go! Go!" The girls' voices, combined with their dance moves, were like strawberry-flavored gummy candies, sweetly exploding across the field.
Finally, the cheerleading squad stopped, leaving only Hu Bingbing with her hand cupped around a megaphone. She shouted as loudly as she could, "Go, Jiang Xu!" Then, as if she had run out of energy, her voice lowered considerably, "Go, Liu Xian!"
After Jiang Xu and his team became more familiar with each other, the situation on the field became tense, and the score was quickly tied.
Jiang Xu and Gu Li were the main scorers, and the two became increasingly in sync, making it easier for them to score.
The first half was almost over, with the score remaining at one point in favor of Liu Xian's team.
Liu Xian, holding the ball, curled the corners of his mouth and said, "You guys," he drawled, "are nothing special."
Jiang Xu said, clapping his hands, "That's what you're talking about. You're nothing special."
Liu Xian: "Just wait for the second half, this is just the beginning."
Gu Li said, "Yes, this is just the beginning. Such short-sighted people." His tone was sarcastic, and he didn't try to hide it at all.
"The score is so close, and the atmosphere between them is so tense."
"Are you sure it's two guys pursuing one girl? I think the red-haired hottie is involved too, so it'd be even more exciting if it's three guys chasing one!"
"I don't know, but let's wait and see, we're on the front lines of this drama."
"Yes, that's right, it's really good, I love watching it."
Gu Li and the others arrived at the rest area. After discussing and analyzing the situation, they realized that the first half of the game was more like a trial run, a time for them to get to know each other better and delve deeper into the game. Now, they were basically on track.
Lü Chao: "Who wants to switch with me later?"
Xu Lang raised his hand, "I'll switch. We have similar playing styles. I'll buy you guys some water, the usual?"
The group nodded, and Xu Lang looked at Jiang Xu, "Jiang Xu, what do you want?"
Jiang Xu wiped his sweat and answered quickly, "I'll be the same as Gu Li."
Gu Li glanced at Jiang Xu, whose temples were damp with sweat, his black hair was a little messy, which made his red lips and white teeth look even more striking. "We'll go crazy killing him later."
Jiang Xu nodded, then added with a smile, "Completely insane!"
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