Chapter 130: Let’s See Who’s Best on the Court (Part 2/2)

Did you discuss the salary with her?” Tang Feng asked.

“We briefly talked about it, but the specific salary needs to be discussed with you when you return,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“Okay! Then we’ll talk about it when I get back,” Tang Feng agreed.

“Don’t be upset! Rest early tonight! If you have time, call me, I’ll try not to disturb you,” Su Xiaoli said sweetly.

“Alright! You too, don’t stay up late!” Tang Feng advised.

“I know,” Su Xiaoli nodded.

The call ended soon after.

Tang Feng lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

Time ticked by.

Eventually, he fell asleep.

When he woke up, it was already 7:30 a.m.

Yao Ming came to call him for breakfast.

“Have the groups been decided?” Tang Feng asked while eating.

“We are in the same group as Romania, Germany, and Russia,” Yao Ming answered.

“Germany and Russia countries are strong. If I remember correctly, Germany was the runner-up in the last World Championship,” Tang Feng said.

“Yes,” Yao Ming nodded, “In the final, Germany lost to America by five points.”

“What about Japan? Which group are they in?” Tang Feng asked.

” Japan is in group C. We are in group D. If nothing unexpected happens, we will meet them in the round of 16,” Yao Ming answered.

“What do you mean by nothing unexpected?” Tang Feng was puzzled.

“According to the competition rules, the first place of group C faces the second place of group D. The second place of group C faces the first place of group D. If we qualify as the first of our group and Japan as the second of theirs, then we will meet,” Yao Ming explained simply.

“Based on your judgment, what position will Japan qualify in their group?” Tang Feng continued.

“Second. Japan and America try are in the same group, so first place is definitely out of reach,” Yao Ming answered.

“In that case, we must secure first place in our group. Otherwise, Japan might be eliminated before we even meet them,” Tang Feng said.

“Germany will be our biggest obstacle. The other two teams pose relatively less of a threat,” Yao Ming responded.

“Then, I’ll play from the start against Germany. For the other two matches, as we agreed before, we’ll try to give everyone a chance to play and gain some international competition experience,” Tang Feng said.

Yao Ming didn’t say anything, just nodded.

After breakfast, the group matches officially began.

The first match was against Russia.

Tang Feng sat on the bench.

His gaze was fixed on the court!

It had to be said, the players’ skills had improved to a certain extent recently.

Their coordination was quite smooth!

At the end of the first quarter, China’s team temporarily led by 6 points.

In the following second quarter, the teammates continued their efforts, extending the lead to 11 points.

Russia’s coach saw the score and his blood pressure rose.

After all, in his view, the first place in this group would definitely be Germany!

Russia needed to beat China to advance smoothly.

With no other choice to prevent the score gap from widening, Russia’s coach put all the main players on the court!

Suddenly, China’s team felt immense pressure!

At the end of the third quarter, China’s lead was reduced to 3 points!

If this continued, China might actually lose this match!

“Tang Feng, isn’t it time for you to play? If we lose this match, we definitely won’t be able to secure the first place in the group,” Tian Bin’s expression was very serious.

After all, this was China’s team’s first match in this World Championship!

Losing would severely affect the team’s morale!

Tang Feng nodded.

He replaced Wang Long.

Russia’s players, seeing Tang Feng, couldn’t help but laugh.

For them, Tang Feng seemed to have no advantage in height or weight!

Wang Long had been performing decently until Tian Bin substituted him out!

China’s fans, unfamiliar with Tang Feng, were dumbfounded to see him play.

“What is China’s coach thinking! Wang Long was doing so well in the third quarter, yet he was substituted out!”

“Are they preparing to concede?”

“I can’t believe China’s first match of this World Championship is turning out like this! The hope of advancing from the group stage has become very slim!”

“All of us are fans, there’s no need to sugarcoat it. If we lose this match, it’s certain China won’t advance from the group!”

“I specifically flew here to watch the match! Who knew it would turn out like this! It’s really disheartening!”

“I initially thought this World Championship could be a new highlight for China. I didn’t expect even advancing from the group stage to be so difficult! For the next two matches, I feel there’s no need to watch!”

“Right! I’m booking a flight back home right away! No point in making myself unhappy here!”

As everyone was buzzing with discussions, the fourth quarter began!

Tang Feng immediately made a successful steal and passed the ball to Yao Ming, who completed the shot!

“Damn! I thought this kid was just filling in the numbers! Didn’t expect him to be so fierce!”

“That steal was just too beautiful!”

“Where did he come from? I remember China didn’t have this player before!”

“Don’t you think he looks familiar?”

“Familiar? But he is indeed very handsome! His looks make those male stars pale in comparison!”

“I remember now! He’s that math genius from Jingcheng University!” someone exclaimed excitedly!

“What? Jingcheng University’s math genius also plays basketball? And even made it to the national team?”

“In the field of mathematics, he’s a real big shot! The International Mathematician Association’s seven world-class math problems, he solved six of them in just one or two months!”

“I heard just the prize money amounted to six million US dollars! His earning speed is like a printing press!”

While everyone was heatedly discussing, Tang Feng had already completed ten assists!

China’s team extended their lead to 22 points!

Faced with this, Russia’s players simply gave up resistance!

The match smoothly entered garbage time!

At the end of the fourth quarter, the final score was locked at 98:52!

China’s team won a complete victory!

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