Love is as simple as badminton.

Chapter 49 You are surrounded by me.

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In a "special" guest seat, Gian, wearing a collar and an oversized bow, sat with his hands in his pockets, expressionless.

Jian Yueying sat beside her, holding a rope that was connected to Pang Hu's collar.

"Is this the infamous Fat Tiger?"

"That's right! He's reformed and been recruited now, so everyone can touch him freely~"

"So touching! It's a good thing the prodigal son has returned! Do you want to be a well-behaved little kitten from now on?"

Fat Tiger really wanted to say, "Come closer and I'll tell you."

He doesn't even have any eggs left!

However, the thought that the human cub who had captured him might also come here made him too afraid to move.

This time it wasn't eggs that were missing, but who knows what it might be next time.

Oh well, it's no big deal to let them touch it...

"Wow, he's so fat."

"Like a round little seal."

Gian: "?"

"Nonsense, it doesn't look like a seal at all."

"Exactly, it looks like four chopsticks stuck into a winter melon."

Gian: "???"

Fat Tiger was being groped by a group of human cubs and had to endure their insults, his expression turning one of utter despair.

When will this ever end?!

Aren't you here to watch the game? Can't you leave quickly after you're done touching them?!

Jian Yueying, standing next to her, tried her best to suppress her laughter.

Sorry, Fat Tiger, but given the situation of the Freshman Cup, you might have to be sacrificed today...

This is the relaxation area for the Freshman Cup, sponsored by Good Old Home. Whether you are a contestant or a spectator, you can come here to pet and cuddle the cats and relax.

Because some guys are really scary when they play.

For example, Wang Luo, the most popular contestant this time, was once pushed to the brink of defeat with a score of 20:18 by his teammates from the law school in the round of 16.

With their opponent just one point away from advancing, this guy still dared to let a ball go out of bounds with a grin!

At that moment, several timid audience members' heart rates soared to 140.

This incredible, clutch play was jokingly referred to by many physics students as the turning point of World War II. After that, his teammate lost his composure and lost four points in a row, sending Wang Luo into the quarterfinals.

If you can watch this kind of game from beginning to end, you've got a life-or-death friendship with someone!

Wang Luo attracted attention not only because of his good looks and strong basketball skills, but also because of Lin Xiang's sudden emergence in the upper half of the draw.

Apart from Wang Luo, all the other physics students were clustered in the upper half of the draw.

Before the competition, it was generally believed that those who were placed in the upper bracket would face encirclement and suppression from the Wuyuan Group, which was quite unfortunate.

The general consensus now is that the Wuyuan Group is facing Lin Xiang's encirclement and suppression, which is quite unfortunate...

This is truly a case of you being surrounded by me.

Despite this, only a minority of people are optimistic about Lin Xiang.

As the rounds progressed, every player facing Lin Xiang showed a do-or-die determination, desperately trying to defeat him.

Starting from the quarterfinals, the format will change to best of three games, which will be a severe test of physical strength.

Even if Lin Xiang manages to break through from the upper bracket, he will still have to face Wang Luo, the number one player in the 25th edition, in the final.

Unless this dark horse from the small, dilapidated courtyard possesses the combat power to overwhelm even a child prodigy, the hope of victory is extremely slim.

However, Jian Yueying still firmly stood by Lin Xiang's side, for the future of Haomao's family, for Qiqi's happiness...!

"Huh? Why is the quarterfinals starting half an hour earlier than the schedule?"

She was caught off guard when she saw the time information displayed on the big screen.

"I heard that the organizing committee calculated the average time per game and found that there might not be enough time, so they cut the rest time between rounds."

One student said while petting Gian.

"hiss."

Jian Yueying frowned slightly. Although the impact of reduced rest time was shared by all athletes, Lin Xiang faced a greater and more unfavorable challenge.

Can Brother Lin Xiang withstand the impact?

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"You played too dangerously last time; that's not your style."

In the school team's designated rest area, Deng Ziyang applied an ice pack to Wang Luo's skin while frowning and reviewing the game.

"With your ability, there's absolutely no need to drag it out to the crucial points. You could have easily pulled away from him by accelerating from 15 points onwards. Aren't you just increasing the risk by doing this?"

"I want to train myself to see if I can stay calm under extreme conditions."

Wang Luo chuckled and scratched his head. "After all, you can't just play well when you're winning; you also have to learn how to handle unfavorable situations."

"You're always overthinking things. Everyone else only plays when they're behind, but you deliberately create your own!"

Deng Ziyang chuckled and put away the ice pack. "If Coach Zhang were here, he would definitely make you run laps until you throw up."

"Speaking of Teacher Zhang, I feel like I rarely see him. He usually just sends us the class schedule."

"He's busy with other things right now, but he'll be back in a couple of days."

Deng Ziyang put down his bag for him. "The intensity isn't high until the finals, so just finish quickly. It's just a freshman cup, don't take it too seriously."

"Uh-huh."

Wang Luo nodded.

However, he understood that what he cared about was not the results of the Freshman Cup, but the opportunity to compete against Lin Xiang... an opportunity to compete against him fairly and with all his might.

However, this schedule is somewhat unfair to Lin Xiang, as he has undergone far greater exertion than I have.

But that's how competitions are; it's hard to argue about right and wrong. Just do your best.

I must ask him to play a fair and square game when I have time!

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"How is it?"

As soon as Lin Xiang stepped off the court, Shi Yuqi ran to his side and helped him carry his golf bag.

"I won."

"I'm asking how you are!"

Shi Yuqi rolled her eyes and handed him a Snickers bar. "Are you still got enough stamina? Are your legs sore?"

"……good?"

Lin Xiang nodded, a hint of something in his mouth.

Today's game was quite intense. The opponent played very aggressively and was in exceptional form, which put him under considerable pressure.

Withstanding such an impact is indeed exhausting; he's even sweating now.

At least... it's still a bit more tiring than beating up a senior student.

"The schedule has just been adjusted. The organizing committee found that time was tight and canceled the half-hour break between rounds. That means you have less than half an hour before you have to go on stage for the quarterfinals."

Shi Yuqi took out an ice pack with her right hand and placed it on his neck, while her left hand had already opened her phone's photo album.

"Time is a bit tight, there's no time to watch the whole thing, so I've recorded a few representative games for you."

Your next opponent is a tall player, but unlike other tall players, he is very agile and has excellent net play.

From my personal observation, I feel that he mainly relies on creating opportunities at the net and then smashing to score. In addition, his handling of flat drives and body shots is also very good.

However, his lower limbs and core seem to be weaker, and his stability is not good enough, so the wide-ranging, powerful swings that are usually the strength of tall people are not his forte.

So when you're playing against him, the best approach is to spread out and move the ball around, engaging in a pure offensive and defensive battle. The same tactics you use against tall players generally won't work!

The girl spoke clearly and quickly.

"Okay, I understand."

Lin Xiang listened attentively to her analysis, and seeing her earnest gaze, a smile naturally appeared on his lips.

"Thank you for your concern, senior. It has been a great help to me. I am very happy that you have done so much for me."

"Huh? It's not really about caring..."

Shi Yuqi stammered, her previous crisp and capable demeanor completely gone. Her fair earlobes gradually heated up, turning into an alluring pink that spread to her cheeks.

"I'll be going now, good luck!"

After saying that, she ran away, determined not to give herself another chance to hear him speak, but her heart was still pounding.

I wanted to appear more mature and sophisticated! Why did I get manipulated again...?

The girl who hid around the corner covered her face and made whimpering sounds like a puppy.

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