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    Jiangzhou University’s sports meet is held once a year.

    The most important and thrilling event is undoubtedly the basketball game.

    Compared to the intense competition of the basketball game, the other events seem rather dull.

    That’s why the basketball game is the highlight of the sports meet, while the other events are just sideshows.

    To ignite everyone’s passion, the school usually kicks off the first event with a basketball game.

    At this moment, the area around the court was already filled with people, all neatly grouped into formations by class and major.

    Jiangzhou University covers a large area, but the student population is less than ten thousand, so it doesn’t seem crowded when dispersed.

    However, when ten thousand people gather, the impact is indescribable.

    “Shaochen.”

    Suddenly, a pleasant voice sounded from behind.

    Of course, Xu Shaochen was familiar with this voice; it was Xie Wei.

    Xu Shaochen turned around and, somewhat puzzled, asked, “Are you a cheerleader?”

    “Hehe, I’m actually the captain. Go get them!”

    Xie Wei wore a sweet smile, waving her fists to show encouragement.

    “This outfit looks pretty good.”

    Xu Shaochen sized up Xie Wei with ill intentions.

    Her long black hair was tied into a single ponytail. She wore a tight white short-sleeve shirt that accentuated her impressive bust, a knee-length pleated skirt, white mid-calf socks, and white flat shoes.

    Her whole being radiated energy and exuded the breath of youth.

    “What are you thinking about?”

    Feeling Xu Shaochen’s gaze, Xie Wei blushed and glared at him with a hint of annoyance.

    Now, with just a glance from Xu Shaochen, she could tell if she should be lying down or bending over, so she was well aware of what he was thinking.

    “Not thinking of anything. I was just wondering how a beauty like you could exist in the mortal world. You should be a fairy from the heavens.”

    Xu Shaochen smiled, reaching out to pinch her smooth cheek.

    “Hmph, with your sweet talk, even a fairy would be coaxed into bed by you.” Xie Wei snorted coquettishly, her face still flushed.

    Obviously, she was quite pleased with Xu Shaochen’s compliment.

    After flirting with Xu Shaochen for a while, Xie Wei went to join the other cheerleaders, while Xu Shaochen headed towards Zhou Fan and the others.

    “Shaochen, you’re here. But honestly, do you think you can manage? I’ve never seen you play basketball.”

    “Why worry? He’s just there to make up the numbers, isn’t he?”

    “Hehe, I think that bastard Zhang Qingsong is up to no good…”

    As Xu Shaochen approached, Zhou Fan, Li Qi, and Liu Chao quickly gathered around him.

    “Relax, it’s no big deal.”

    Xu Shaochen nonchalantly waved his hand. He had been watching a lot of videos online lately and had even practiced some basketball on his own.

    Given his martial arts training since childhood—his explosive power, speed, and accuracy—he believed he could lead his team to victory.

    Yes, he was getting overconfident.

    “Just now, Zhang Qingsong went to draw lots. Our team is playing against the guys from the Physical Education Department.”

    Zhou Fan said to Xu Shaochen.

    “No problem. Even if Michael Jordan came, I feel like I could take him down right now,” Xu Shaochen replied, his overconfidence overflowing.

    The three others fell silent. Seeing how Xu Shaochen was bragging so seriously, they realized he wasn’t nervous at all.

    Since that was the case, if the emperor wasn’t worried, why should they, the eunuchs, be concerned?

    “I’ll go change into my jersey first.”

    Xu Shaochen said goodbye to the three and went to the classroom to change into his jersey.

    When he arrived at the classroom, the others had already changed, leaving him as the only one left.

    “Sorry, I’m late.”

    Xu Shaochen said with a face full of apology, knowing that a real man takes responsibility for his own mistakes.

    “Hmph! Making so many people wait for you alone, quite the big shot you are.”

    Zhang Qingsong snorted coldly, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

    Xu Shaochen yawned, leisurely changed into his jersey, and completely ignored him.

    After all, he was just a piece of trash; even looking at him would lower his own standards.

    Although Zhang Qingsong occasionally tried to disgust him, he hadn’t crossed the line yet; otherwise, he’d already be done for.

    If a dog bites Xu Shaochen, he won’t bite back. He’ll just kill the dog.

    The others kept their heads down, saying nothing, to avoid getting caught up in the conflict.

    “You…”

    Seeing that Xu Shaochen was ignoring him, Zhang Qingsong was furious, feeling utterly humiliated.

    Xu Shaochen still didn’t pay him any mind and instead asked another classmate, “Which game are we?”

    “The first match this morning is a friendship game. I heard it’s between the Kyoto University team from Japan and our Jiangzhou University team.”

    Xu Shaochen was a bit surprised when he heard this. He hadn’t expected this twist at this year’s sports meet. He looked up and gave Zhang Qingsong a once-over.

    Is this guy going to bring glory to the country?

    After all, Zhang Qingsong was part of the school team.

    “Hmph! What are you looking at?”

    Zhang Qingsong’s face showed a hint of pride. After crushing those Japanese players, he would become a school celebrity, adored by countless people.

    In addition, today’s referee is a coach from the provincial team. If he played well and caught the coach’s eye, he might even enter the CBA one day.

    Not to mention, he couldn’t wait to see Xu Shaochen’s face dragged through the mud today. It was practically his lucky day!

    “Nothing, just looking at an idiot. After all, purebred idiots like you are rare these days.”

    Xu Shaochen chuckled at Zhang Qingsong and then slowly walked out of the classroom.

    Zhang Qingsong’s face turned alternately green and white with rage, and he gritted his teeth as he watched Xu Shaochen walk away. “Let’s see if you can still laugh during the game.”

    ………………………

    Several desks were placed around the basketball court.

    “Now, I declare the annual sports meet of Jiangzhou University officially open!”

    “Clap, clap, clap, clap…”

    With the principal’s announcement, thunderous applause erupted below.

    Next, several vice principals and school leaders sat down behind the desks.

    “Today, we’re honored to have Coach Li Ren from the provincial team as the referee for our basketball game. Let’s give a warm welcome to Coach Li Ren.”

    “Clap, clap, clap, clap…”

    A thin, middle-aged man wearing a referee’s uniform smiled as he walked over and shook hands with the school leaders one by one.

    “Now, let’s give a big round of applause to welcome the players from Kyoto University in Japan. They’ll be playing an international friendship game with our Jiangzhou University team.”

    Boom!

    With those words, the entire venue erupted.

    After all, the people of Longguo have “deep feelings” toward Japan. Whenever there’s a competition with the Japanese, everyone in Longguo puts in their utmost effort.

    “Damn it, damn Japanese! What else is there to say, guys? Let’s crush them!”

    “Teach them a lesson! Show them what it means to cross mountains and seas just to get beaten down! Make them eat dirt!”

    “Go get them! Smash those bastards…”

    Everyone welcomed the players from Kyoto University with the most “enthusiastic” cheers.

    Seeing this, the school leaders looked rather embarrassed. They coughed awkwardly, deciding to chalk it up to the students being overly enthusiastic.

    After all, those Japanese guys might not even understand these curse words.

    Chapter Summary

    At Jiangzhou University's annual sports meet, the basketball game takes center stage. Xu Shaochen encounters Xie Wei, who's a cheerleader, and exchanges some playful banter. Though others doubt his basketball abilities, Xu Shaochen confidently prepares for the match against the Physical Education Department. Tensions rise between Xu Shaochen and Zhang Qingsong, who is on the school team and eager to shine in an international match with Kyoto University from Japan. The event opens with enthusiastic, if somewhat aggressive, cheers from the audience.

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