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After the opponent served, they took control and began to slow down the pace, playing a methodical game. It seemed they were aiming for a final three-point shot! If the three-pointer went in, it would lead to free throws for the win, and we didn't want to go into free throws. We needed to defend against this shot and finish the game in regular time!
When the opponent's Point Guard had only four seconds left, he quickly passed to the forward on the right wing. The forward took a three-pointer from beyond the arc but missed! A Fei was the first to grab the rebound tightly in his arms. The referee blew the whistle, signaling the end of the game. We ultimately defeated Light Speed Team 41-40 in a tough match, securing victory in this Hebei Derby and achieving two consecutive wins in the group stage, advancing to the semifinals a round early. Shuai Dong and Pang Hao rushed onto the court like madmen, and we five embraced tightly. We were one step closer to becoming North China Champions. In our next match, we would face Hohhot Champion Horsemen Team. Since Horsemen Team lost their first game to Light Speed and narrowly won against Wuzun Team in another recent match through free throws, Wuzun Team was eliminated early with two losses. The remaining three teams were in a complicated situation: Light Speed and Horsemen Team both had one win and one loss, tied for second place in the group. If Light Speed won their next match, they would secure second place alongside us for advancement. However, even if Light Speed lost, as long as we beat Horsemen Team, we would still advance together with Light Speed. But if Light Speed lost and Horsemen won, Horsemen would push us down to first place in the group. Therefore, it could be understood that we would be competing with Horsemen for the top spot in Group B.
After celebrating for a while, we left the gym. A Fei immediately started calling Sha Xiaomei when he got outside, while Jiang Lingfeng looked particularly pleased. I wanted to call Xia Ying too but decided to wait until later that night to do so secretly. "Hey guys, should we celebrate again tonight?" Shuai Dong said with a mischievous grin. We quickly waved him off: "Let's skip it; last time you got drunk and we had to carry you back." Shuai Dong scoffed: "I wasn't even that drunk last time; you don't believe me? Let's go again!" He started shouting again, but we ignored him and headed straight towards the hotel.
As we passed by a restaurant, I glanced over again; that girl was still busy at her table. "Jie, let's go!" Pang Hao urged. "Oh, coming!" I snapped back to reality. Shuai Dong looked at me with a sly smile beside me. Once we returned to our hotel room, we cheered as soon as we entered; we had managed to escape danger and safely reach shore—it felt unbelievable, like a dream. We didn't know who our next opponent would be; matches in Group A wouldn't start until the afternoon. We were eagerly waiting!
I recalled Shuai Dong's secret again and wondered if he would... what a mess! What am I thinking? Xiang Jie, you always consider yourself a gentleman! Yes, that's right; I am a gentleman. Around two o'clock in the afternoon, I was feeling quite bored while they were all sleeping. With no other choice, I decided to go out for some fresh air. The weather was nice that afternoon; there was some haze in the sky and a gentle breeze on my face as I walked down the street watching the bustling crowd. Suddenly I felt isolated and missed my parents a bit; it had been several days since I came out. My mom called every night asking about my well-being; here I was alone in this noisy big city, slowly getting familiar with it...
I don't know how long I walked before arriving at a park. I strolled inside; it was large and beautiful with not many visitors around. When I reached a large artificial hill, I noticed a family of three taking photos together. The couple looked to be around thirty years old, and their baby was only about four or five years old, trying hard to pose various ways under his father's instructions. Watching this scene felt so warm and cozy. Just then, the child's father came over smiling and asked me: "Kid, can you help us take a family photo?" He handed me his camera. "Sure! I'd be happy to help; just get into position," I replied with a smile as I took the camera from him. "Alright! One, two, three—cheese!" I pressed the shutter button and captured that happy moment myself; it felt so rewarding.
After playing for a while, I returned to the hotel where Shuai Dong and the others were awake and chatting in our room. When they saw me come in, Shuai Dong rushed over: "Welcome back from your romantic date!" "Shut up! What's wrong with going out for a walk? Is that illegal?" I replied impatiently. "Oh come on! You're still mad? Did you just finish your date with that pretty girl? How did it go?" Shuai Dong teased sourly. For some reason, I suddenly got angry: "Shi Zhidong! What did you just say? Say it again!" A Fei was surprised by my reaction and came over to calm me down: "Jie, what's wrong? Shuai Dong is just joking; there's no need to take it seriously." After A Fei's words cooled my head down instantly, I walked over to Shuai Dong: "Dong Ge, I'm sorry; just now I had an impulsive moment." Shuai Dong laughed and patted my shoulder: "Silly brother! How could I take it seriously? You are indeed magnanimous like a prime minister." I felt warmth from my good brother.
That night I called Xia Ying: "Hello Cookie! We have advanced to the semifinals!" As soon as she picked up, I couldn't wait to share my joy with her but found Xia Ying on the other end of the line particularly calm: "I already knew; Sha Xiaomei told me this morning." Uh... Was Xia Ying blaming me for not telling her first? "Cookie don't be mad! I thought talking publicly might let others hear us so I planned to call you quietly tonight," I explained myself. "Alright then; I'll forgive you! By the way, today I'm going with Zhang Yirong and Mei Jiao to attend a class reunion organized by Da Tao; there are so many people—it's super lively!" Xia Ying said excitedly as if she couldn't get enough of it. A slight annoyance crept into my heart but I still smiled calmly: "Oh really? Did you have fun?" "Yes! It was really fun! I saw my junior high school roommate Lou Huiyun; her bob haircut looks ridiculous! And Tu Lulu has learned how to use makeup now—she's wearing heavy makeup looking very charming! Xie Zhinan has changed the most; he's much more handsome than during junior high school! We exchanged phone numbers for future contact..." Xie Zhinan?! Could he be Xie Zhinan who once desperately pursued Xia Ying according to Chu Yuetao?
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