Basketball game
By afternoon, the sunlight was no longer as intense as at noon, and the shadows of the teaching buildings in front of the classrooms gradually lengthened. With the shadows blocking the sunlight, the temperature outside the classrooms gradually decreased.
The last period was a self-study period, and the teacher was not in the classroom, so the students were much more restless than usual.
Excitedly discussing the upcoming basketball game, some girls changed into cheerleader outfits early before their self-study class, while some boys changed into their basketball uniforms.
Everyone wore excited smiles, hoping to be the most dazzling person on the court and attract the attention of their crush.
As time passed and the end of get out of class approached, everyone's excitement was reaching its peak. Some students secretly slipped out of the classroom and ran to the sports field to reserve their spots.
Xu Feifei felt somewhat out of place with the others in her class. She anxiously looked at her phone, still no reply to the message she had sent to Lin Yuan that morning.
He opened the chat page with his head down and continued to send messages to Lin Yuan, asking when she would reply.
Zeng Hao, already changed into his basketball jersey, walked over and asked expectantly, "Feifei, has my goddess replied to you?"
Although get out of class hasn't ended yet, the classroom is already bustling with noise, so moving around freely isn't a big deal.
Xu Feifei shook her head and said, "Not yet!"
Zeng Hao sighed deeply in disappointment, "Then she probably won't come. It's all that Director Ma's fault. If it weren't for him, my goddess wouldn't have asked for leave at all!"
As he said this, he angrily swore.
"I have no idea."
The words had barely left his mouth when the bell rang, signaling the end of class. The school building erupted in chaos as everyone rushed towards the sports field, hoping to snag a seat.
"Rat, wanna come?" a boy in a basketball uniform called out from behind.
"Okay, wait a minute!"
Looking at the lively scene outside, Zeng Hao asked, "Want to come along?"
"You go ahead, I'll be back in a bit!"
"Then I'm leaving!" Zeng Hao said, and walked towards the boy.
After Zeng Hao walked over, the boy grabbed his hair and teased, "Isn't Mouse going to be the first one to leave today? Did a beauty hold you back?"
Zeng Hao laughed and slapped his hand away, then yelled, "Get lost!"
As soon as the two left, Zhang Jiayi came over excitedly and said, "Feifei, I saved you seats in the third row. Remember to come over later!"
"good!"
Zhang Jiayi reminded him again, "Remember! I have to go now, bye-bye!"
Okay! Bye-bye!
The game was about to start, and Lin Yuan hadn't replied to her message yet. Xu Feifei didn't have time to wait for her anymore. She could only go to the stadium to wait for Lin Yuan, feeling very disappointed.
As she approached the court, she thought she heard Lin Yuan calling her name.
She turned around and saw Lin Yuan behind her, striding towards her.
"Luckily, I made it in time!"
When Xu Feifei saw Lin Yuan return, her previous distress vanished. A feeling of grievance followed, and her nose tingled as she asked, "Where did you go? Why didn't you reply to my messages!"
Lin Yuan apologized profusely, saying, "I'm sorry, I accidentally dropped and broke my phone last night, and I only sent it for repair this morning."
What happened to you yesterday?
"It's a family matter, a bit tricky. It took a while to process, I'm sorry, I'll definitely reply to your messages promptly next time," Lin Yuan apologized again.
Xu Feifei asked worriedly, "What happened at your home?"
"We'll talk about it another time. The game is about to start. Let's go inside!"
"good!"
The scene inside was bustling with activity and a great deal of noise. People in the stands had taken their seats long ago, and the open space behind them was still packed with people. The cheerleaders had already started their performance.
Xu Feifei and Lin Yuan squeezed their way through the crowd and found themselves next to the first three rows that Zhang Jiayi had mentioned.
Zhang Jiayi was also anxiously searching for the two of them. When she saw them arrive, she waved excitedly and called out, "Feifei! Lin Yuan! Over here!"
Although the scene was lively, Xu Feifei was still able to quickly catch Zhang Jiayi's voice, looked over with surprise, and waved to indicate it. Then she pulled Lin Yuan along and walked over happily.
After seeing the two of them sit down, Zhang Jiayi said happily, "Luckily you arrived in time, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get a seat. I'll go down now and prepare for the competition."
Xu Feifei encouraged him, saying, "Great! Keep it up, and I wish you a triumphant return!"
"must!"
Zhang Jiayi walked briskly toward her teammates.
Xu Feifei didn't know if she was influenced by the atmosphere in the venue, but the moment she entered, her mood involuntarily rose and her heart beat faster than usual.
She carefully observed the players preparing; each one was spirited and full of fighting spirit. Suddenly, she noticed Zeng Hao waving happily at her, looking as if he had seen a god of wealth. She waved back cheerfully, sending a greeting from afar.
Xu Feifei saw that after he greeted her, he looked at Lin Yuan beside him, grinning with his teeth showing, looking exactly like a landlord's silly son.
Xu Feifei was amused by Zeng Hao's silly look. She turned to look at Lin Yuan and saw that her lips were slightly pursed, her eyes showed a hint of fatigue, and her complexion was not good.
When the two met, Xu Feifei was lost in her own emotions and hadn't noticed Lin Yuan's condition. Seeing that she looked unwell, she asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Yuan shook her head, pinched her brow, and said, "It's nothing, I just didn't sleep well yesterday."
"Hey, do you want to go back to your dorm and get some sleep now?"
Lin Yuan shook her head and rejected the suggestion.
Are you alright now?
Lin Yuan smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just haven't slept enough. I'll go back and get some sleep after the competition."
"If you can't manage, I'll walk you back to your dorm! Don't push yourself!" Xu Feifei still advised, a little worried.
"good!"
With a whistle, the ball was tossed high into the air. Each player, using their height and jumping ability, leaped into the air.
Finally, Zhang Jiayi got the ball. He dribbled the ball to avoid the opponent's attack, then ran forward a few steps and passed the ball to his teammate.
The player who received the ball, with the help of his teammate's screen, took a big step with his left foot, pushed off the ground with his right foot, ran to the basket, and made a cool dunk.
Goal! Two points! The red team scores first, securing the first kill.
Cheers erupted in the stadium! Xu Feifei also excitedly applauded for the red team!
As time passed, the first half of the game ended with the score of Red Team: Blue Team 23:18. Both teams rested, drank water, and discussed their strategies.
When the cheerleaders went up to perform, the audience's enthusiasm reached a new level.
As soon as Zhang Jiayi came off the field, he stared at Xu Feifei and Lin Yuan. Their eyes met. Xu Feifei happily gave Zhang Jiayi and Zeng Hao a thumbs-up.
After the break, everyone continued the competition.
The second half ended with Zhang Jiayi's three-pointer. Leading the blue team by three points, the red team won, and the entire arena erupted in cheers, celebrating the exciting game.
Zhang Jiayi was surrounded by his teammates, who then lifted him high in the air, celebrating their victory in their own unique way.
After the match, Xu Feifei excitedly told Lin Yuan from her seat, "I knew they would win!"
Lin Yuan smiled and nodded.
Over here, Zhang Jiayi used all his strength to break away from his teammates. He walked towards Xu Feifei and Lin Yuan, and Zeng Hao, seeing this, wanted to follow him quickly.
But someone next to him grabbed him and said, "Rat, you need to be more observant!"
"Let me go! I want to go too!"
"The competition is over, and I'd like to invite you two out for dinner to celebrate, is that alright?" Zhang Jiayi, still in high spirits, extended the invitation to Xu Feifei and Lin Yuan.
Upon seeing this, the members below whistled and cheered.
The surrounding audience joined in the commotion, creating a noisy scene.
Xu Feifei felt so embarrassed by the scene and atmosphere that she wanted to disappear into the ground. If he had invited her privately, she might have gone, but being asked in public with everyone staring at her made her less inclined to go.
It was as if she was being forced to agree.
Lin Yuan's slightly restored complexion vanished instantly, and her face turned grim. She coughed twice beside Xu Feifei.
Xu Feifei noticed Lin Yuan's condition and quickly asked, "Are you alright?"
At this moment, Zeng Hao broke free from his teammates' restraints and ran to Xu Feifei's side.
Lin Yuan coughed a few more times, but remained silent.
Xu Feifei said apologetically, "Jiayi, I'm sorry. Lin Yuan isn't feeling well, and we're going back to the dorm now, so we won't go. You guys can eat by yourselves."
The audience nearby was silent for two seconds, then began to whisper among themselves.
Upon hearing Xu Feifei's words, Zeng Hao asked with concern, "Goddess, what's wrong?"
Lin Yuan didn't know who Zeng Hao was referring to as his goddess, so she remained silent. Xu Feifei, standing beside her, answered for her, "Lin Yuan hasn't had enough rest and wants to go back to rest!"
Zeng Hao also noticed that Lin Yuan's face was very pale and she looked exhausted. He quickly said, "Then you should go back and rest now, don't get sick from overworking."
Zhang Jiayi's excitement immediately waned by half. He cautiously asked, "What about the celebration banquet?"
Zeng Hao complained, "What kind of celebration banquet is this! Look at Lin Yuan's expression, she's about to collapse. Health is the most important thing!"
Lin Yuan didn't say anything, and Xu Feifei said apologetically, "Sorry, maybe next time!"
Zhang Jia sighed, looking disappointed, and said, "Alright, maybe next time! I'll go back with you!"
“Yeah! Yeah! I’ll go back with you!” Zeng Hao chimed in from the side.
"No need," Lin Yuan refused.
"No need! Your teammates are waiting for you! You guys go back first! Lin Yuan and I will go back together!"
After hearing this, Zhang Jiayi opened his mouth as if to say something, but Zeng Hao patted him on the shoulder and said, "Let's go!"
Zhang Jiayi's lips parted slightly several times, she had so much to say, but in the end she only said one sentence: "Then be careful on your way!"
"good!"
Zhang Jiayi and Zeng Hao returned to their teammates dejectedly. Seeing that their attempt to arrange a meal had failed, their teammates patted them on the shoulder in a gesture of comfort.
Lin Yuan and Xu Feifei left the stadium, and the audience began to disperse. Some people glanced at them as they passed by, whispering among themselves.
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