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"Coach, are we going to Xingtai for the next match?" I asked Teacher Qiu as I walked into the Locker Room. Teacher Qiu nodded, "That's right, we're leaving Cangzhou to play a match. But you should have experience, right? You've even played in provincial and national competitions, so what’s the big deal?" Teacher Qiu joked with me, then turned to all the team members: "Everyone, get ready. We will be heading to Xingtai for the match soon. We must go with our healthiest and most complete lineup!" Teacher Qiu seemed to recall last season when Bing Ge got injured before a match. If we were to lose again due to injuries this time, it would truly be a lifelong regret. As I walked back to the classroom with A Fei, Shuai Dong and Pang Hao approached us: "So, how is it? With Song Huajing and Lu Lei having graduated, does this year's lineup from Twenty-Four Middle School look easy to beat?" Their analysis was quite logical; it seemed that Shuai Dong was being smart for once.
"Yeah, it's really easy to beat; I almost broke my teeth on them." I said as I headed towards my seat. I heard Pang Hao ask A Fei behind me: "Wait, A Fei, did we win or lose?" When I sat down, I noticed Xia Ying was reading a book. Just as I settled in, she unexpectedly whispered to me, "Did we win?" I was taken aback at first but then turned around joyfully and said to her, "Yes! You wouldn't believe it; Twenty-Four Middle School sent a bunch of kids to play against us, and we totally crushed them..." "Okay, I get it. No need to continue," Xia Ying interrupted me expressionlessly, signaling me to stop talking. My enthusiasm froze in an instant, and my expression became awkward as I turned away from her. Clearly, she thought I was talking too much. It was disappointing since I had been excited for a moment; who would have thought my warm feelings would be met with her coldness? However, I firmly believed she wouldn't dislike me; even if we couldn't become lovers, she wouldn't hate me.
After school, surprisingly, Situ Yanan came over. We hadn't communicated for months; usually, even if we saw each other, it was just polite smiles without any verbal exchange. Why did she suddenly come to greet me today? "Jie, after these past few months, I feel like you and Sister Xia Ying probably won't get back together, so... I want you to consider me..." Yanan lowered her head as she spoke. I felt she had given up her last shred of dignity for me; this might be her final confession. "Yanan, why are you so persistent? I'm not worth waiting for like this." I pulled her aside to a particularly secluded spot. "Situ Yanan, liking you is my business; it has nothing to do with you. Just do whatever you want. Wait! If you reject me, I'll die in front of you; I'll make it happen! Now you can tell me your answer." Is this not a blatant threat? For a moment, I didn't know how to respond. "Then I'll take that as your tacit agreement; think about me. Let's meet at our usual spot in Lijing Park this weekend; you must come!" Situ Yanan was particularly forceful as if I owed her money.
I quickly replied, "But I'm going to play two matches at the middle school in Xingtai soon..." "Today is only Monday, can’t you finish two matches in five hours? It's settled then; I'll be waiting for you at Lijing Park at eight o'clock on Sunday morning. I'm leaving now." After saying that, Situ Yanan turned and walked away. It took me a while to snap back to reality as I watched her retreating figure; that girl is really something else. During our second self-study period, we gathered at school to discuss tactics. Ouyang came over and asked me, "I saw Situ Yanan looking for you at the school gate after class yesterday; what was that about?" His expression was quite strange. Laughing, I punched his shoulder lightly: "Ouyang bro, I've noticed you're quite nosy; why should I tell you what happened with Yanan?" Ouyang lowered his head and quietly asked me: "Is it true that there’s really no hope for you and Xia Ying getting back together?" "Get lost! What does it have to do with you!" I snapped unexpectedly. Ouyang was taken aback at first but then calmly said: "Jie, what's wrong with you?"
I realized my outburst was inappropriate. "Ouyang, I'm sorry; I was in a bad mood earlier and didn't mean to snap at you. Don't take it personally; there might still be a little chance for me and Xia Ying." I quickly interrupted his thoughts; I couldn't let him have any opportunity.
After school in the afternoon, A Fei asked what I had been arguing about with Ouyang in the gym earlier that day. I told him it was about some trivial matters. Looking at me with confusion for a moment, he finally said: "Playing well in tomorrow's match is better than anything else." Then he hopped on his bike and left. I've noticed that A Fei has become increasingly insightful and composed lately; he often reveals a maturity beyond his age unintentionally. Sigh! This kid has really grown up. The next morning we arrived early at the gym for practice. I even took a special look at Ouyang's expression—phew! Thankfully he looked just like usual. "We're taking the train to Xingtai. Luckily it's not too far away; we'll arrive in just a few hours," said Teacher Qiu, reminding us of some things as per usual. New students like Tu Lei and Li Kanglin were already getting excited and eager while we veterans from the Jade Unicorn Three Swordsmen were somewhat used to such situations.
As I walked out of school that day, I casually glanced back and saw Xia Ying looking at us from above the teaching building. When she noticed me looking at her, she hurriedly turned away and went back into the classroom—she cares about me! Just from that glance alone sparked many thoughts in my mind: does this mean that Xia Ying's feelings towards me haven't completely changed? After boarding the train, I kept thinking about this matter until A Fei snapped me out of my daydreams with a light bump on my head: "What are you doing? That hurts!" I replied somewhat impatiently because being hit on the head like that wasn't pleasant at all. "What are you thinking about?" asked A Fei. Rubbing my sore head from his bumping: "Well if you're curious just ask! Why hit my head? Of course I'm thinking about what we'll do when we get to Xingtai!” “No need to worry about it now; we'll figure it out when we get there," said A Fei, indifferent.
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