DLSRWAR Chapter 39 Basketball Friendship Match.

Zhao Qian and his group had arranged to play basketball with the vocational high school students at noon.

The leader from the vocational high school brought his girlfriend along and announced that she would also be participating in the basketball friendship match.

Seeing that the other team had a girl, Zhao Qian and his teammates felt it would be unfair to take advantage, so they decided to have a girl from their own side join the game as well.

“Sports rep, you’re the only girl in our class who knows how to play basketball. You should join us for some fun,” Yang Mao stuck to Qin Yumian, pestering her.

In their science class, there were already few girls, and most of them were the type who spent their days buried in books. Sports were never their strong suit. It was hard enough to get them to run a couple of laps around the track, let alone play basketball.

Qin Yumian was chosen as the sports representative not only because of her excellent organizational skills but also because she was more athletic than the other girls.

Even in sprints, she could outpace the boys.

Don’t ask why—just know that it came from years of chasing after Qin Xian.

Hao Jiajia chimed in, “Yeah, sports rep, you should join. We can’t let the vocational high school students think we here at No. 2 High School are bullying the weak.”

With Yang Mao and Hao Jiajia pressuring her from both sides, Qin Yumian had no choice but to agree.

When Ye Hancheng heard that his wife was participating in the basketball friendship match, he immediately volunteered to join as well.

After the morning classes, Qin Yumian had lunch and was promptly dragged to the basketball court by Hao Jiajia.

The vocational high school students had already arrived.

Their leader, Fang Xiang, stood with his girlfriend beside him.

Qin Yumian glanced over casually and recognized a familiar face—it was a friend of Chen Siya, whom she had seen at the karaoke place last time.

As it turned out, Chen Siya had also shown up and was currently standing beside Ye Hancheng, talking to the young man.

Some of the students from Class 4 had also arrived, and as soon as they spotted Qin Yumian, they immediately gathered around her, greeting her with, “Sports rep!”

Ye Hancheng was, of course, no exception, and he even managed to secure the best spot right beside his wife (thanks to Hao Jiajia, who graciously stepped aside).

“Sports rep, I just borrowed a stainless steel pot from the cafeteria auntie. I’m going to make sure our cheerleading squad is the loudest on the court!”

“What’s that? See this? I borrowed a drum from the music class.”

“Brother Han bought water and towels. Sports rep, can I bring you some water?”

“Sports rep, can I hold your clothes for you?”

In Class 4, aside from a few students, everyone got along well with Qin Yumian.

From a distance, Chen Siya watched Qin Yumian, who stood at the center of everyone’s attention, her expression not looking too pleased.

She muttered sourly, “They’re treating her like she’s the class favorite.”

Fang Xiang noticed the commotion over by Class 4 and turned his head to look. “Isn’t that Qin Yumian?”

Chen Siya asked, “You know her too?”

Fang Xiang replied casually, “Her younger brother is in the same class as my younger brother.”

The excitement on the Class 4 side gradually settled down, and then they began walking toward the vocational high school students.

Qin Yumian and Ye Hancheng walked side by side at the front.

For some reason, no one else stepped forward, seemingly accepting that these two would lead the way.

Fang Xiang grinned lazily and greeted them, “Qin Yumian, long time no see.”

Ye Hancheng frowned slightly at the familiarity in Fang Xiang’s tone.

He leaned closer to Qin Yumian and asked in a low voice, “You two know each other?”

Qin Yumian replied, “He’s the older brother of Qin Xian’s classmate.”

Fang Xiang placed a hand on his girlfriend’s shoulder, pulling her closer. “Let me introduce you—this is my girlfriend, Qian Yuanyuan. I heard from Zhao Qian that you guys are adding a girl to your team. Could it be you?”

Qin Yumian nodded slightly, “Yes.”

Fang Xiang said, “Alright, then let’s not waste any time and get started.”

At that moment, Qian Yuanyuan suddenly spoke up, “Honey, I’m not feeling well. Can Siya take my place?”

Fang Xiang asked in surprise, “The school belle can play basketball?”

Qian Yuanyuan nodded, “Yes, Siya’s played with our classmates before.”

“Alright then, let the school belle take your place.”

Before the game started, Class 4 found out that the vocational high school team had switched out a player, but they didn’t react much to the news.

Qian Yuanyuan flashed a playful smile. “Gentlemen, our Siya isn’t the best at basketball, so please go easy on her, okay?”

Hao Jiajia stepped forward as well. “Our sports rep is pretty good at basketball, so don’t hold back, alright?”

Qian Yuanyuan: “…”

Zhao Qian and the others had arranged for the P.E teacher to be the referee.

Ye Hancheng handed a jersey with the number eleven on it to Qin Yumian. “Sports rep, you should wear this.”

Hao Jiajia curiously asked, “Does the number have any special meaning?”

Ye Hancheng replied casually, “Isn’t the sports rep’s birthday in November?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yumian glanced sideways at the young man. She didn’t recall ever telling him her birthday.

Before she could think too much about it, Big Fatty came over to tell everyone that it was time to start the game.

Both teams lined up with five players each. On Class 4’s side, the lineup consisted of Qin Yumian, Ye Hancheng, Zhao Qian, Yang Mao, and Wu Yu. On the vocational high school side, it was Fang Xiang, Chen Siya, and three tall, athletic male students.

As soon as Qin Yumian and her teammates stepped onto the court, Hao Jiajia led their classmates in a loud cheer from the sidelines.

“Sports rep, you’ve got this!!”

“Class 4, best in the house!!”

Big Fatty, with his strong arms, took charge of beating the drum, coordinating with another male classmate who was banging a pot, creating a youthful, raucous atmosphere that echoed through No. 2 High School.

Fang Xiang suggested, “Why don’t we let the two girls go for the ball?”

No one objected to the idea.

The P.E teacher held the basketball high, and Qin Yumian and Chen Siya moved to the center.

At the sound of the whistle, Qin Yumian leaped into the air, skillfully securing the ball.

And with that, the friendship match began.

Class 4’s enthusiasm was through the roof. “Ahhh, sports rep, you’re amazing!”

Other students from different classes were watching from the sidelines, but none matched the energy of Class 4.

Qin Yumian casually tossed the ball, which landed in Ye Hancheng’s hands. The young man dribbled skillfully, dodging the vocational school players, and when he was still some distance from the hoop, he took a shot.

It went in!

Class 4 scored the first point of the game.

Ye Hancheng turned and winked at Qin Yumian, like a peacock proudly displaying its feathers.

Qin Yumian: “…”

Qin Yumian covered her face and chuckled softly.

The basketball game continued.

The vocational school players, tall and athletic, quickly closed the score gap.

The ball ended up in Chen Siya’s hands. She dribbled awkwardly and, as she neared Ye Hancheng, appeared to twist her ankle, seemingly about to fall.

Ye Hancheng extended his hand—Chen Siya thought he was going to catch her, but instead, she watched as he smoothly stole the ball and dashed away.

Chen Siya sat on the ground, staring at the retreating figure of the young man that didn’t even look back. “…”

One of the vocational school players came over to help her up. “School belle, are you okay?”

Chen Siya was deeply frustrated. “I’m fine.”

From a distance, Fang Xiang called out, “Can you keep going?”

Chen Siya stared at Ye Hancheng’s figure with gritted teeth. “Yes, I can.”

During the halftime break, Wu Yu took a swig of water and glanced over at the vocational school team. “Hancheng, was Chen Siya just now trying to fake a fall on you?”

“Was she? I didn’t notice,” Ye Hancheng replied, twisting open a bottle of mineral water and handing it to Qin Yumian. “Sports rep, are you tired?”

Qin Yumian paused, then accepted the bottle and took a sip. “Not tired.”

After drinking, she casually placed the bottle beside her.

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Author’s Note: #Next Chapter Preview: Indirect Kiss!#

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