novelraw Chapter 227 This Speed Is Too Fast
Chapter 227 This Speed Is Too Fast
"I don’t know what happened, but that ball was clearly in his blind spot, and somehow he stole it just like that. I had already lost the ball once, and this time I was fully focused and went all out, but still, I didn’t see how he stole my ball. His hands were too fast, so fast that I didn’t have time to react before the ball was gone! But one thing I’m sure of—he must be a master, and probably a super master at that!"
Xiao Qiu looked at everyone’s puzzled expressions and also felt very frustrated and helpless. No one had expected to encounter someone like this—it was simply absurd. In a normal situation, who could steal the ball from one’s hands like that? It was simply impossible.
Xiao Qiu looked at Lin Feng, totally bewildered. He had the ball well in his blind spot; there was no way Lin Feng should have been able to touch it, let alone steal it.
How could this be possible?
Xiao Qiu couldn’t see how the other party made his move?
How could this be!
...
When the team heard what Xiao Qiu had to say, no one could believe it was true. Xiao Qiu’s ball control skills were no joke; among the professional players at Tianhai, he was absolutely the best. At least when Xiao Qiu went all out, no one in this group could steal the ball from him, much less without him having any reaction. As an outstanding point guard, Xiao Qiu’s reflexes and skills were exceptional, so such a scenario was impossible.
Yet, it actually happened right in front of their eyes. Everyone looked at Xiao Qiu, at a loss for words. To say they didn’t believe it—well, it happened right before their eyes. To say they believed it—but how could they? It was impossible! Tianhai didn’t have anyone who could do something like that, especially not against a young university teacher. That was even more unlikely!
"How could Number 7 be that good? He’s just an ordinary university teacher, whereas you are professionals. The difference is so huge; it’s simply impossible, right? What should we do about Number 7 next? We can’t let him cause any trouble in this game!" Miao Qingjun, hearing Xiao Qiu’s words, also found it unbelievable. How could an ordinary university teacher outplay a professional? It was utterly impossible! But no matter what, they couldn’t let Number 7 disrupt this game and cause any unexpected incidents.
"Let’s do this next: whenever you see Number 7, immediately pass the ball away to keep it far from him. This method will reduce the risk of dribbling to the lowest and make sure you all get back on defense quicker; we cannot give them any more chances!" Xiao Qiu thought very seriously and finally settled on this countermeasure. If you can’t touch the ball, then the problem is solved, right? No matter how good you are, it’s useless if you can’t get to the ball.
"Alright!"
"Alright!"
"Go for it, keep it up!"
...
Post and Telecommunications University adjusted their strategy, and seeing Xiao Qiu’s serious expression, everyone knew things were indeed not going well and all agreed with Xiao Qiu’s method wholeheartedly. If even Xiao Qiu had no way of dealing with the other side’s Number 7, then they’d just make sure Number 7 didn’t touch the ball. With the little time left and a lead of 50+ points, it was impossible to let the score be reversed.
They encouraged each other and were ready to come back on court after the timeout.
"Dayong, that was thrilling!"
"Haha, absolutely thrilling!"
"Now we’ve got the momentum!"
...
As Lin Feng and his group returned to their rest area, everyone from Yingbo University’s team was incredibly excited and immediately gathered around Lin Feng and Wang Dayong. A small run of six points had stopped Yingbo University’s losing streak, and since the six points were scored so impressively, it completely lifted the previously oppressive atmosphere. Everyone saw hope, the hope of turning defeat into victory. Although still behind by more than 50 points, the momentum they had was enough.
"Lin Feng, that pass was beautiful!" Wang Dayong was ecstatic. Previously, he hadn’t dared dream of such a thing. He had only scored four points in the first three quarters, but with Lin Feng, in a short time, he scored six points in a row—the difference was staggering. But being able to score was mainly due to Lin Feng’s incredibly beautiful pass, as if they’d been teammates with perfect chemistry for many years.
"Everyone, keep it up and let’s show Yingbo University’s spirit. Tonight, I’ll treat everyone to a big meal!" Ding Wan’er was also very happy, her smile finally returning to her face. In just a short time, they had scored six points in a row. Although there was still a 50+ point gap that was hard to close, as long as they showed Yingbo University’s spirit, that was enough. She would be thankful if they didn’t lose by a huge margin! Thinking this, she cheered on her team. As long as they tried their best and didn’t lose too badly, that was good enough!
Yet Lin Feng’s basketball skills were too impressive; even someone who didn’t play basketball like herself could tell his level was extraordinary. His passes were too fast and precise, and the timing was impeccable. How could someone who never played before be at this level!
If only they had known how incredible he was earlier and brought him here to play from the beginning, they wouldn’t have been bullied by Old Miao’s people like this...
"Lin Feng, keep it up, but be careful later on." Leng Mei, seeing Lin Feng lead Yingbo University to score six points in a row and forcing the other team to call their first timeout, was also pleased. Luckily, she had thought of Lin Feng and suggested he come to the rescue. It seemed she had been right; Lin Feng really could play basketball and play so impressively. With him here, it seemed Yingbo University wouldn’t suffer a severe embarrassment. She and Girl Ding could rest easy now.
"This is nothing. I guess they’ll start getting serious now. Everyone, don’t let your guard down. Same plan: try to find your comfortable shooting spots, and I’ll pass the ball to you," Lin Feng said, without taking Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei’s words to heart. He took advantage of the break to assign tasks to the team, with only one thought in mind: they must win this game. He didn’t want to see Ding Wan’er disappointed and upset.
"Understood, don’t worry!"
"We want to score too."
"Just trust me."
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Now that they had heard Lin Feng’s arrangement, everyone followed without question. They hadn’t even reacted to Wang Dayong’s dunk before he sprinted to the opposite basket, allowing him the chance to score. If they also rushed over, the scorer might have been themselves! The three assists just now were so fast and accurate and the timing was just perfect. So, if they wanted to score, they had to do as Lin Feng said. He would definitely pass to them at the right moment, letting them score.
They really didn’t know when Yingbo University had gotten such a superb player. If Dean Ding had let him play earlier, there was no way the faculty team could have lost so badly...
Just then, the timeout ended and the game continued.
Having learned their lesson, this time the Post and Telecommunications University players made sure not to let the ball anywhere near Lin Feng after crossing the mid-court line. They stayed clear of Lin Feng, determined not to let him get a touch of the ball.
Seeing this, Lin Feng shook his head helplessly. It seemed like they had devised a strategy. But just because they wouldn’t let him touch the ball, did that mean he couldn’t get hold of it?
The players from Yingbo University were now all excited and defended desperately, determined not to let Post and Telecommunications University break through and score. There was only one thought in their minds during defense: they couldn’t afford to lose any more points, otherwise, it would really be hopeless.
Just as a player from Post and Telecommunications University saw an opportunity to break through, Lin Feng made his move.
"Snap!"
Lin Feng suddenly appeared to this man’s right, then with a flick of his hand, the ball was in his possession.
"That number 7′s speed is way too fast, from such a distance, how did he get there so quickly?"
"How did number 7 do that?"
"It’s too fast, how is that possible!"
"Number 7’s speed is really fast!"
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Seeing Lin Feng intercept the ball once again, the fans in the stands started discussing number 7’s speed with great excitement. Roughly estimating, he covered a distance of at least six meters as if he turned around and was instantly by the other side. This speed was unbelievably fast, no one had ever seen a star who could switch positions so quickly. How... how could he be so amazing? They hadn’t heard of any professional players from Tianhai so young. Could he really be a university faculty member? A faculty member couldn’t possibly be this skilled! Joking aside, not even professional players necessarily possessed his prowess!
How did he do it?
How did he get past?
How is his speed so fast!
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The players from Post and Telecommunications University, seeing the ball in Lin Feng’s hands, were all stunned by his lightning-like movement, with incredulous expressions plastered on their faces. How could his speed be so fast? Is he even human? They’d participated in so many citywide basketball tournaments, and even the youngest member of their team had played in professional games for 5 years, but they had never encountered someone with such ghostly speed on the court. Who exactly was he? They had never heard of such a transcendent guard from Tianhai!
"Quick, get back on defense!" Xiao Qiu shouted anxiously. Now was not the time to be dazed; they had to suppress Yingbo University’s momentum.
Right!
How could they forget that?
His speed is really fast!
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Hearing Xiao Qiu’s shout, everyone came back to their senses. They were still in a game, how could they afford to be distracted? They immediately started to get back on defense, securing their own half-court. Having suffered twice already, they were determined to guard it well this time. If they were to mess up what was supposed to be a sure victory, they wouldn’t be able to face themselves anymore! With this in mind, everyone got serious without any further hesitation.
Lin Feng had intended to continue passing from midfield, but seeing the opponents quickly retreat with no openings, he was forced to bring the ball over the half-court line instead.