novelraw Chapter 234: Won Again!
Chapter 234: Won Again!
The fourth quarter of the game began.
The students from Post and Telecommunications University, spurred by the stimulus of a ten thousand cash reward, were like hungry tigers, eager to finish the game immediately and claim the prize money offered by their president.
The players from Yingbo University suddenly felt an increase in pressure, but still rigorously followed Teacher Lin’s instructions, and gradually held off the opponent’s offensive. However, their physical exhaustion became greater, and before long two of the players already showed symptoms of cramping.
Seeing this, Lin Feng shook his head; it was impossible not to intervene. With no other options, he called for a timeout.
"Don’t say anything; just focus on recovering your stamina," Lin Feng said and immediately began massaging the players who were on the court, working on their shoulders and thigh muscles.
What’s happening?
Why aren’t my legs hurting anymore?
How did the soreness disappear?
How has my energy come back?
...
Each player who was massaged by Lin Feng looked at him in sheer amazement. What...what was going on? They had often visited massage centers for the blind, but those massages were nothing compared to Teacher Lin’s. At best, massages at the center left their bodies feeling relaxed and refreshed, but they could not completely alleviate fatigue. How come after Teacher Lin’s massage, not only did their stamina return, but also all the fatigue was swept away, and the sore muscles felt as relaxed as if they hadn’t played at all? It was truly miraculous!
The players who had been massaged by Lin Feng couldn’t help but stand up, moving their arms and legs to confirm it wasn’t an illusion. The sensations that followed assured them that this was all real, all thanks to Teacher Lin’s unique massage technique. With such abundant energy, they were certain they could withstand the opponent’s assault and ultimately win the game. With this thought, everyone braced themselves, ready to give Post and Telecommunications University a proper lesson.
Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei were puzzled why Lin Feng had called for a timeout just to massage the players. Everyone knew how precious timeouts in the last quarter were, but why had Lin Feng chosen this moment to call one, and only to massage his players at that? What exactly was he up to?
Shen Yao simply watched Lin Feng, devoid of any speculation; she just watched him. Whatever he did, he surely had his reasons, and there was no need to guess. They would find out soon enough. However, she couldn’t help but think how charming Lin Feng looked when he was so focused. She wondered why she hadn’t noticed this before...
The timeout ended and the game resumed.
The students from Yingbo University?
Weren’t they out of energy?
How did their energy return?
Were they concealing their strength from the start?
...
As soon as the players from Yingbo University entered the court, all the spectators noticed a difference. Just before the timeout, like sheep, they seemed unable to breathe under the pressure from Post and Telecommunications University. But after the game resumed, the situation completely reversed; like wolves, they started to pressure Post and Telecommunications University instead, leaving everyone utterly confused. Why was there such a drastic change in Yingbo University’s players? How had their energy returned? A one-minute break couldn’t possibly have such an effect, not even stimulants worked that quickly. So what was going on?
Their stamina?
They recovered their stamina?
How could they possibly have so much energy left?
Their stamina was supposed to be depleted, wasn’t it?
...
Now, the students from Post and Telecommunications University were completely bewildered. A single timeout had completely changed the game. Their opponents seemed like they had taken aphrodisiacs, exhibiting endless strength, relentlessly chasing and cornering them. The pressure was immense. It was the fourth quarter; who still had so much energy? They had seemed like sheep just a while ago, and now they had transformed into fierce men. How was that possible? But the reality was right before their eyes, leaving the students from Post and Telecommunications University with no choice but to believe!
As time slipped away, the game continued, but the fourth quarter was dominated by Yingbo University, who launched a full-scale counterattack against Post and Telecommunications University, who had been pressing them throughout the previous three quarters. To all the onlookers, Yingbo University had taken down the opponent who had once had them against the ropes.
"Doo..."
As the final whistle blew, the game came to an end, 84-81, Yingbo University claimed victory in this match.
Another win!
Yingbo University won again!
That was just too thrilling!
...
Once again, thunderous applause resounded throughout the venue, because today’s game was simply too exciting. Two rounds of basketball with last-ditch mega comebacks—such matches are not usually seen. Moreover, both rounds were turned around because of player number 7. This player number 7 had left a deep impression on everyone, a super basketball player and a super basketball coach rolled into one—good heavens! There has never been such a talent domestically, who is he, and how did he end up at Yingbo University?
Everyone couldn’t help but think the same thought: If he really is some teacher, I must get my child to seek him out at Yingbo University. With such an amazing teacher available, why would we need anyone else...
Miao Qingjun was now thoroughly deflated, head hung low as he led his team off the court in defeat. Today’s two games should have been theirs for the taking, but now they had both been turned around and lost to Yingbo University. He really had no face to remain here; it was best to leave quickly before any reporters caught up, which would have made things even more embarrassing!
As he walked away, Miao Qingjun was still contemplating one thing—who exactly was this number 7, and how could his skills be so freakishly good? Even his professional players couldn’t match up against him. Moreover, in this later college game, they also lost because of his interference. How could he both play and coach? This was just too unbelievable. How old was he anyways? It all seemed so impossible, yet the impossible had indeed happened—he had actually led a university team to beat his own!
Could it be that the heavens were deliberately playing a trick on him? If there hadn’t been this number 7 today, they should have won both games by a wide margin. Post and Telecommunications University would have garnered so much prestige, representing Tianhai in the World University Basketball City Challenge, further extending the renown of Tianhai University of Posts and Telecommunications! Now look what’s happened—all because of this number 7, all prior plans and arrangements have gone down the drain, instead massively boosting Yingbo University’s prestige to a climax!
Number 7, this damn number 7—when he got back, he would definitely need to thoroughly investigate this accursed individual who ruined his perfect plan...
Seeing that the match had ended and they had claimed another victory, Ding Wan’er was overjoyed and immediately decided to take everyone to the Jinbei Restaurant to celebrate, prompting cheers from everyone. Today they had triumphed in two games, such a joyous occasion certainly warranted a proper celebration. Then, with high spirits, she led the students onto the school-provided coach and disappeared into the traffic at the door.
Lin Feng was, of course, going to participate in such a celebration banquet, but with Shen Yao by his side, he could only go to the restaurant by car with Shen Yao. Thinking of this, he led Shen Yao towards his car...
...
Inside the largest private room at Jinbei Restaurant, Yingbo University’s delegation had set up three tables to celebrate today’s victory.
"Today, let us celebrate our victory in basketball together, because today we finally overcame all the universities in Tianhai and can represent Tianhai in the World University Basketball City Challenge. This will bring honor to Yingbo University. I propose a toast to Yingbo University, let’s raise our glasses to celebrate this immensely joyful moment!" Seeing that the dishes were almost all served, Ding Wan’er picked up her glass and casually gave a toast, marking the beginning of the celebration dinner.
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
...
Everyone at the event was ecstatically raising their glasses. They had won two games today, and both games were won with a turnaround in the face of danger. This made everyone so happy they didn’t know how to express it. Following the celebration toast, everyone heartily drained their glasses and began the official banquet.
Lin Feng and Shen Yao also joined Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei at their table to celebrate with everyone.
"Lin Feng, thank you so much for today! This drink is to you," said Ding Wan’er, raising her glass to Lin Feng. Had it not been for Lin Feng, today’s two matches would surely have been humiliating defeats; how could they even be here enjoying the victory banquet? Lin Feng had truly rendered a great service to Yingbo University today and to me, Ding Wan’er, personally. No matter how you look at it, I must offer a heartfelt drink to Lin Feng to express the excitement and joy in my heart.
"It’s nothing, really, not such a big deal. Don’t take it too much to heart," said Lin Feng, raising his glass to match Ding Wan’er’s toast and drank, before turning back to chat with Shen Yao seated next to him. Shen Yao had come all the way from Yuegang to find him, and had just cheered herself hoarse for him. Naturally, he ought to have a good conversation with her.
Seeing that Lin Feng had turned to talk with Shen Yao, Ding Wan’er, who had wanted to talk more with Lin Feng, could only sit down with a feeling of helplessness. The fact that everyone came here to celebrate thanks to Lin Feng’s help was such a happy occasion. But now, seeing Lin Feng chatting with Shen Yao, she felt a mix of emotions that were hard to articulate; she just felt so uncomfortable, extremely uncomfortable!
She was Lin Feng’s fiancée, after all. It should have been her sitting by Lin Feng’s side, but despite her indecisiveness, she had always thought—since she was his fiancée, what was there to rush? Let’s see if he could even live up to her standards. She didn’t expect Shen Yao to suddenly appear and fall head over heels for Lin Feng after just a few encounters. Shen Yao was really bold, seizing the opportunity and catching her off guard. Now, all she could do was sit there, watching them enjoy their conversation.