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"Team members, our journey is far from over. We will take this city championship trophy and aim for our second championship: North China Champion!" Jiang Lingfeng looked at the two of us, and I and A Fei nodded heavily. Yes, our journey has just begun. The road ahead will be even more dangerous and winding, but we are ready. Dream Chasers, let's embark on a new journey to continue chasing our dreams!
After we cheered and walked out of the stadium, the members of Fantasi also came out, their expressions having shifted from disappointment in the gym to an indifferent deadpan. "So what if you're city champions? It's just luck. When you get to the North China Regional Finals, any one of the other seven regional champions could easily wipe the floor with you kids. Competing against them would be nothing but self-humiliation," one of the Fantasi players, the Point Guard, said loudly enough for us to hear as they passed by. "Yeah, we may be kids, but we're champions, unlike some people who lost to kids like us and still have the nerve to act all high and mighty. How pathetic," Situ Yanan chimed in with her sharp tongue. The three players from Fantasi suddenly turned back and glared at Situ Yanan: "What did you say? Don't think just because you're a girl we won't do anything about it! Show off!" Hearing such arrogant words from Fantasi, I couldn't hold back and shouted at them: "Get lost! You losers still have the nerve to threaten us? If you're going to threaten someone, at least pick a man instead of a girl to vent your frustrations on. How embarrassing! You want to fight? Bring it on! I'm ready anytime!" I glared coldly at them, and their Center got agitated by my words: "Bastard, so what if we fight you?" He rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, saying, "Come on! Who's afraid of whom!" Shuai Dong also came over from behind, eager for action.
The security guard saw us rushing over and pulled us apart, warning us: "If you want to fight, do it somewhere else. This is a place for relaxation and fun, not fighting!" We glared at each other as we exited Lijing Park. I noticed Situ Yanan's gaze was particularly sharp, sharp enough to send chills down my spine, as if she was saying: Fantasi, we'll see about that!
After leaving the park, we suggested placing the trophy at my house and A Fei's house respectively before handing it over to team leader Jiang Lingfeng for safekeeping. Jiang Lingfeng waved goodbye to us while holding the certificate and left, leaving us wandering aimlessly on the street. "Yanan, now that the match is over and it's so hot, let Shuai Dong and Pang Hao escort you home," I said to Situ Yanan. I knew that Shuai Dong was particularly eager to be her escort. Upon hearing this, Shuai Dong perked up: "Sure! We'll walk you home." After glancing at Shuai Dong, Situ Yanan replied: "Never mind, I don't want to trouble Shuai Dong and Pang Hao. I'll go back by myself. Bye, comrades." With that, she walked away confidently. "Yanan, I'll walk you home! Wait for me..." Shuai Dong hurriedly followed her while Pang Hao shook his head with a sigh behind them: "Sigh! Another one who prioritizes romance over friendship..." I felt a bit awkward hearing this: "Wait a minute! What do you mean 'another'? Get it straight." "Haha, you know yourself. I'm off too!" Pang Hao laughed as he ran away.
Holding the trophy made it inconvenient for us to play anymore, so we let Cookie and Sha Xiaomei head home first while we went to drop off the trophy. As I walked down the street with A Fei, we chatted along the way. "Jie, we're going to Beijing soon with our work unit for the finals of the North China Region. Are you ready?" A Fei asked me. "Always ready!" I saluted playfully, and we both laughed together.
I cradled our trophy like a treasure as we walked back home, attracting countless gazes along the way. When we reached my doorstep, I said to A Fei: "A Fei, let's keep this trophy at my place for now; today doesn't count. Later we'll keep it at my house first before moving it to yours." A Fei smiled knowingly: "Alright then, let’s let you enjoy it for now." I stuck my tongue out playfully at her and happily carried the trophy inside. Once inside, my mom was cleaning the floor. "Mom, look what this is!" I exclaimed excitedly as I showed her the trophy. My mom turned around and gasped when she saw it in my hands: "Oh! Son, where did you buy this?" I almost fainted: "Mom! This isn't something you buy! Look at this certificate; I'm sorry for hiding it from you and Dad—I participated in the National Street Basketball Championship, and unexpectedly won city champion! Plus we're going to Beijing for the North China Regional Finals..." I lowered my head as I spoke.
"Jie, how could you do this?" My mom scolded me immediately. "Mom, I admit participating in street basketball competitions without telling you was wrong; please don't get too worked up—being angry isn't good for your health..." I quickly comforted her. "How can I not be angry? Why didn't you tell us earlier? Your dad and I would have cheered you on! Should we ask your dad to take a day off to accompany you? I think he should go with you; I'm worried about you going alone since you've never traveled far before. Your dad can help take care of your needs too... My son is a champion now; I've got to display this trophy properly." My mom laughed as she held up the trophy proudly and placed it prominently on the living room shelf. Watching her reaction left me dumbfounded as everything unfolded before me. "You must be tired now; I'll make something delicious for you tonight. Go rest in your room for a bit; I'll call you when dinner's ready." My mom pushed me into my room and closed the door behind me. It was then that I realized: my parents really support me; if I'd known this earlier, there would have been no need to sneak around participating in competitions.
I lay on my bed and dialed up Cookie: "Hey, Cookie, did you miss me?" Once connected, I said to Xia Ying. "Jie, that's so cheesy! We just parted half an hour ago; how could I miss you? I'm not that infatuated yet," she replied loudly. Instinctively looking towards my room door but hearing no noise, I turned back to continue chatting with Xia Ying: "But I missed you! Hehe... By the way, are you feeling a bit jealous of Situ Yanan today?" "It's not just a bit; I'm extremely annoyed," she answered immediately with strong emphasis in her tone as if venting all her frustration from this morning. I knew right away that she was definitely jealous.
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