Chapter 25 A Bizarre Start
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At this moment, the atmosphere among the students of Wangzhong (short for Wangji Junior High School) was completely stirred up.
After Kang Lin and her five teammates entered the arena, the opposing Caizhong (short for Caiji Town Junior High School) team quickly followed suit.
The five players on the opposing team, especially the one in the middle, were particularly strong, clearly a trained fighter.
They were obviously not ordinary.
The trained fighter in the middle said, "You're Kang Lin! I didn't expect you to be so famous in your Wangzhong school. Over 800 teachers and students cheered for you! We're all so envious!"
"Hehe!"
"So-so!"
Kang Lin replied casually.
"Why weren't you here in the first half? Look how badly your Wangzhong team got beaten!"
"Hehe!"
"As you can see!"
"Martial artists aren't allowed to participate in competitions, don't you know that?"
Kang Lin said casually.
"Oh!" "So you're a martial artist too!"
"Then why are you playing in the second half?"
The trained man asked knowingly.
"Hehe!"
"Well, it's because you're here!"
"Of course, we should treat you according to our level!"
Kang Lin said nonchalantly.
"Is that so?"
"Then see you on the court!"
"Hehe!"
"To be honest, I've never played basketball before."
"I don't even know the rules of basketball, so please forgive me if I do anything wrong."
Kang Lin clasped her hands in a fist salute.
"Hehe!"
"I am Cai Qing. It's a pleasure to meet you. Since we're kindred spirits, let's make friends through basketball!"
Cai Qing also clasped his hands in a fist salute.
At this moment, someone next to Cai Qing said, "Brother Qing, why waste time talking to him? Why not just fight him later?"
"Shut up! Adults shouldn't talk like children. Don't you know the rules?" Cai Qing said sternly.
The person next to Cai Qing couldn't help but think to himself, "Age-wise, I'm actually three days older than you, okay?"
But that was just a thought.
He didn't dare say it aloud.
Just then, the referee's whistle blew. The game started in one minute. Both sides, please take your positions.
Hearing the referee's whistle, Cai Qing immediately directed the formation. Yes!
Standard basketball starting formation.
Looking at Wang Zhong's side, the remaining four were still standing in place. Yes!
After all, their leader was Kang Lin, and they had to follow her instructions.
Since the opposing team had a martial artist, and Duo Duo also knew a few moves, neither of them could be a match for them.
Therefore, they were all waiting for Kang Lin's instructions.
It was true that Kang Lin had never played basketball before, and she was a complete novice. She knew absolutely nothing about basketball positioning or rules.
Kang Lin was also unsure how to arrange things.
As time ticked by, Kang Lin started to get nervous.
After a moment's thought, Kang Lin decided to command the team according to the five-man squad format.
So, Kang Lin directly instructed the slightly weaker players, Wang Liuhui and Ma Honghui, to stand on the two sidelines.
Yes!
That is, the very edge of their own side of the basketball court.
Both of them felt a little confused.
But after a slight hesitation, they decided to follow Kang Lin's instructions.
Yes!
After all, basketball wasn't their strong suit. With Wang Zhong's teammate down, they were basically just there to make up the numbers; the real home turf was Kang Lin's.
"Zhao Haifeng, Wang Xuzi, you two stand between me and them, we'll form a line." "Kang Lin said.
Instantly, Zhao Haifeng and Wang Xuzi were completely dumbfounded!
Although they weren't from Wang Zhong's team, they were still basketball players, okay?
They knew the rules and positioning of basketball like the back of their hand!
So they said they didn't understand!
Unlike Wang Liuhui, who was the same type of person as Kang Lin—he only played games, not basketball, so he didn't really understand it either. Therefore, he said he could accept Kang Lin's instructions.
But Ma Honghui was a true academic genius. How academically gifted?
In Ma Honghui's words, "If I put in 50% effort in the exam, I'd be first in the whole school. If I take a nap first, and then do a few questions casually, I'd at least be second."
"What did you say?!"
"Put in 100% effort in the exam? Okay!"
"That's impossible.
If it were possible, then this year's top scorer in the college entrance exam would be me."
" So, when asked what basketball was, Ma Honghui admitted he didn't really understand. His only interests were studying, and his only concern was studying. He was just here to play around today because he was in a good mood. This was a true reflection of Ma Honghui's character. Therefore, he easily accepted Kang Lin's instructions.
The only ones who couldn't understand were the two basketball enthusiasts, Zhao Haifeng and Wang Xuzi. Yes, in their eyes, Kang Lin was just giving nonsensical instructions.
Yes!
Kang Lin's actions were also incomprehensible to Cai Qing on the other side. What was going on?
It was too bizarre.
With the game about to start, Kang Lin looked at Principal Wang and waved her hand, indicating that she wouldn't be giving instructions.
At this moment, Principal Wang gritted his teeth and said, "You two, listen to Kang Lin's instructions."
Yes!
Principal Wang also didn't understand Kang Lin's instructions, and he was quite unsure himself.
So Principal Wang looked at Teacher Wang Hong beside him.
Teacher Wang Hong's inner thoughts were, "Why are you looking at me?"
"I have no idea what this kid is up to!"
"I've been coaching for so many years, and this is the first time I've ever seen basketball played like this!"
But seeing Principal Wang's eager gaze, Teacher Wang Hong had no choice but to trust Kang Lin and nodded.
Seeing Teacher Wang Hong nod, Principal Wang felt reassured!
So Principal Wang immediately ordered the two mischievous kids to cooperate with Kang Lin's instructions.
At this point, Zhao Haifeng and Wang Xuzi were very unwilling, but after all, Principal Wang had personally given the order!
They had to give him face, right?
So, a very ridiculous scene unfolded in the game. Wang Zhong's five players stood in a line, under their own backboard.
Meanwhile, Cai Zhong's team stood in a U-shape, in the middle of the basketball court, the so-called central area, waiting for the referee to inbound the ball.
At this moment, the referee was completely bewildered.
The ball was about to be served, but Wang Zhong's team had all lined up under their own backboard.
Um… it was obvious the ball would go to Cai Zhong's team, wasn't it?
Are they even going to throw away their first possession?
So the referee looked at Principal Wang, asking for his opinion!
Principal Wang nodded to the referee, indicating it could begin.
The referee, helpless, blew the starting whistle, tossing the ball high into the air the instant the whistle sounded.
And then…and then…and then…that was it.
Yes!
Kang Lin's team still had no line.
And Cai Qing in the central area also had no line.
Then the basketball landed naturally, bounced, fell, bounced again, and fell again.
Finally, it came to a stop on the ground, unable to come to a complete stop.
Neither side seemed inclined to move.
On Wang Zhong's side, because Kang Lin hadn't spoken, no one dared to do anything; similarly, on Cai Zhong's side, because Cai Qing hadn't spoken, no one else dared to do anything either.
The commentator on the podium was completely dumbfounded.
What...what's going on?!
How the hell am I supposed to commentate like this?!
So, the commentator, quick-witted as ever, said, "The game has already started, but neither side has...I'm sure you're all wondering, yes!
I'm wondering too.
But based on my years of experience hosting basketball games, I can tell you very seriously.
This isn't just any basketball game; this is a clash of titans. They're evenly matched, two equally matched opponents, because they both know that whoever goes first will be at a disadvantage.
So they're currently testing their composure.
Whoever can hold their nerve will emerge victorious.
Victory my ass!
I almost believed your nonsense!
Kang Lin muttered to herself.
Hmm!
Who's that commentator?!
His voice is sweet, and a little eary!
Kang Lin turned to Wang Xuzi beside her and asked.
"Um...you don't know?"
"Isn't that Wan Juan, the sweetest-voiced girl in our class?"
"She's definitely a natural-born host."
Wang Xuzi said.
"Um...really?"
"Are you really sure she's a natural-born host?"
"To me, she's more of a dreamer whose talent for hosting is being wasted, okay?"
"Just that commentary, nobody can compare to her, okay?"
"We can talk a lot about nothing, it's a real shame she's not writing novels," Kang Lin sighed.
(End of Chapter)
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