Chapter 149: Life is a Show, All About Acting

“A bunch of trash.”

Xu Shaochen lifted his foot and kicked away the Japanese player who was groaning on the ground. Then, looking at the remaining Japanese players, he raised his middle finger and said disdainfully:

“You can’t even play ball, and you’re even less capable of fighting. Shorties, this is Longguo, not a place where you can behave recklessly. Get back to your tiny island nation as soon as possible.”

“Baka!”

All the Japanese players turned pale with anger but didn’t dare to make another move.

Because Xu Shaochen’s strength was evident to everyone, none of them had the courage to face certain defeat.

“Principal, I demand an explanation!”

The Japanese Team Coach coldly addressed the principal of Jiangzhou University.

“An explanation? Mr. Inoue, your people were the ones who started it, repeatedly humiliating and provoking our students. I should be asking you for an explanation! Don’t mistake our Longguo’s patience for your excuse to act out. Take your men and get out of Jiangzhou University immediately! Inviting you to Longguo was a big mistake. I overestimated the manners of your people!”

With a stern reprimand, the principal scolded the Japanese Team Coach with imposing authority. The Japanese Coach, faced with this forceful demeanor, immediately cowered, made some empty threats, and left in disgrace.

They arrived full of arrogance but left in utter embarrassment.

“Student, have you ever considered joining the CBA?”

Li Ren approached Xu Shaochen with glowing eyes, looking at him excitedly.

What a talent!

This is definitely a top talent. If properly trained, he could dominate the basketball scene.

Of course, what Li Ren didn’t know was that Xu Shaochen was only good at dunking and shooting, with abysmal control skills.

“Wow!”

Hearing this, everyone burst into an uproar.

Especially the players on the Jiangzhou University Team, their eyes filled with envy as they looked at Xu Shaochen, wishing they were in his place.

After all, this was a golden opportunity!

Xu Shaochen shook his head: “Sorry, I’m not interested. I don’t even play basketball.”

As soon as his words fell, everyone was shocked again.

They didn’t expect Xu Shaochen to refuse such a good opportunity without hesitation. It was truly infuriating.

The team members were even more disheartened. If he couldn’t play basketball, who could? Feeling the resentful gazes from the team members, Xu Shaochen was quite helpless. Why doesn’t anyone believe me when I tell the truth?

I really can’t play basketball.

“Um… think it over. You could represent the country abroad someday.” Li Ren was still a bit reluctant, not wanting to miss out on such a promising talent.

“Coach Li, he drives a Rolls-Royce. You’re wasting your time.”

Someone in the crowd shouted.

Li Ren was stunned at first, then let out a bitter smile: “Sorry, it was presumptuous of me.”

Someone who drives a Rolls-Royce wouldn’t want to exhaust themselves playing basketball. Everyone in the school knew Xu Shaochen drove a Rolls-Royce.

“Damn, so that Rolls-Royce at the school gate belongs to him?”

“Rich, handsome, a top student, a strong fighter, and a great basketball player. His existence disrupts the balance of nature!”

Everyone looked at Xu Shaochen with complicated emotions: envy, jealousy, and some just stirring things up.

“Coach Li, do you think I could make the cut?”

Zhang Qingsong gritted his teeth and stepped forward to ask.

“You?” Li Ren glanced at Zhang Qingsong before shaking his head: “Sorry, you’re not up to standard. Keep trying.”

Zhang Qingsong stood there, his face showing a mix of emotions. His heart was filled with resentment.

Why does Xu Shaochen get all the good opportunities? He hoped to see Xu Shaochen embarrassed today.

But who could’ve imagined Xu Shaochen would end up stealing the limelight, while he ended up utterly humiliated.

“Young man, well done, very good.”

The school leaders came forward, praising Xu Shaochen with smiles. The more they looked at him, the more they were pleased.

Because Xu Shaochen had saved Jiangzhou University’s face today, which also meant saving their face.

Zhang Qingsong stood furthest away, clenching his teeth as he watched. His eyes were full of malice and jealousy, his clenched fist showing bulging veins.

After the initial excitement, the crowd gradually calmed down.

“Alright, let’s resume the basketball game. First up, Class 1 of the Sports Department vs. Class 1 of the Psychology Department.”

Seeing Xu Shaochen stepping onto the court again, the previously confident Sports Department students immediately started wailing.

“Damn, no way. He’s in the Psychology Department?”

“Whichever idiot drew that lot must have been out of their mind. How are we supposed to win now? We won’t even make it to the second round.”

“Ahem, um, Captain, you drew the lot yourself.”

“…”

Everyone had a sly smile on their face. After witnessing Xu Shaochen’s strength, they didn’t believe the Sports Department stood a chance.

But no matter what, the game had to go on. How could they surrender without even trying?

As expected, the Sports Department was completely crushed by Xu Shaochen.

“Bang!”

Xu Shaochen dunked the ball fiercely into the hoop.

As Xu Shaochen landed from the dunk, a cold glint flashed in Zhang Qingsong’s eyes. Without a trace, he stuck out his foot.

At this height, if Xu Shaochen tripped, his leg would end up crippled, or at least suffer lasting damage.

And if that happened, forget about playing basketball—he might never be able to engage in any intense physical activity again.

However, he underestimated Xu Shaochen’s awareness and reflexes.

When Xu Shaochen noticed Zhang Qingsong’s sneaky move, his heart turned cold. He immediately stomped down hard on Zhang Qingsong’s ankle.

If you want to cripple my leg, I’ll cripple yours first.

Don’t blame me for being ruthless if you’re the one to cross the line.

“Crack!”

A crisp sound echoed as Zhang Qingsong’s shinbone snapped. The sinister smile on his face twisted into agony.

“Aaaah! My leg! My leg!”

Zhang Qingsong let out a blood-curdling scream, rolling on the ground in pain. His face turned ashen, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

“You… you okay? Don’t scare me. What happened to you? Why did you suddenly put your foot under mine? I didn’t see it, I swear I didn’t do it on purpose.”

Xu Shaochen, his face full of ‘fear and worry,’ helped Zhang Qingsong up, his words filled with anxiety and concern. He certainly looked like a compassionate classmate.

Life is just a show, and it’s all about acting. The Oscars owe Xu Shaochen an award.

Hearing his words, everyone shot skeptical glances at Zhang Qingsong.

Why did Zhang Qingsong stick his foot under Xu Shaochen’s? Isn’t the reason obvious? They all played basketball, so they knew the dirty tricks.

Now it seems Zhang Qingsong tried to trip Xu Shaochen, only to get ‘accidentally’ countered.

“You…”

Feeling the surrounding suspicious and disdainful looks, and seeing Xu Shaochen’s fake concern, Zhang Qingsong was on the verge of spitting blood.

He was certain that Xu Shaochen did it on purpose! Noticing his sneaky move, Xu Shaochen leveraged it against him, and now he was pretending to be innocent.

“Idiot, competing with me? You lack money, brains, and the skill—what do you have? I didn’t bother with you before, but why do you insist on courting death?”

Xu Shaochen leaned close to Zhang Qingsong’s ear and whispered just loud enough for them both to hear. Then, with an exaggerated panic, Xu Shaochen shouted, “Say something! Are you okay? Hurry, get him to the hospital! I didn’t mean it, really! I didn’t even see him put his foot there!”