Chapter 122: Gaining a New System Mission, Attempting to Propose a New (Part 3/3)

“Captain, all these achievements are thanks to you. But even if we can sweep the Sports Academy, it’s meaningless. After all, our upcoming opponents are selected from various universities,” Gao Cheng mentioned.

“Don’t worry! I’ll be there to play when the time comes,” Tang Feng reassured.

“Captain, is it true that you’ve joined the national basketball team?” one of the players couldn’t help but ask.

“Did you tell them?” Tang Feng directed his question at Gao Cheng.

“I thought it was good news. Besides, you’re going to participate in matches sooner or later, and everyone will find out anyway,” Gao Cheng replied.

“Captain, should we celebrate this for you?” the players offered eagerly.

“No need!” Tang Feng shook his head, “I’ve only joined the national team and haven’t played any matches yet. It would be embarrassing if I performed poorly.”

“That won’t happen. Captain, we all know how strong you are. Together with Yao Min and the others, I believe that even if we can’t win the championship in this World Cup, we should at least make it to the top four,” Gao Cheng tried to comfort him.

“What top four! If I’m participating, we must aim for the championship!” Tang Feng was full of confidence.

“Captain, I don’t mean to discourage you, but currently, the United States is at its peak! Even their substitute players could easily win the championship. You are strong, but you are only one person,” Gao Cheng hesitated before speaking out.

“What about Yao Ming and the others? Yao Ming has been playing in the United States, and he’s very strong. Once he returns, I’ll coordinate with him, and I reckon there won’t be any problems,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“I heard Yao Ming has been suffering from injuries. I’m worried he might not be able to perform at his best,” another teammate expressed concern.

“Don’t worry about injuries. I’ll take care of that when the time comes,” Tang Feng stated calmly.

“Captain, did I hear that right? How can you help him with that?” Gao Cheng was full of curiosity.

“Let’s not focus on this for now. What’s most important for you is the upcoming national college basketball competition,” Tang Feng diverted the topic.

“Captain, if you’re going to the World Cup, what will we do here? You’ll be missing at least two matches,” Gao Cheng was worried.

“Which two matches will I miss?” Tang Feng inquired.

“Round 16 and the quarter-finals,” Gao Cheng answered.

“As long as it’s not the final, it shouldn’t be a big problem. I’ll adjust the tactics based on who our opponents are,” Tang Feng stated.

“But I feel uneasy without you. After all, losing a match means we’re out,” Gao Cheng’s expression turned solemn.

“Don’t worry! You need to have confidence in yourselves! Keep training hard in the coming days,” Tang Feng encouraged, patting him on the shoulder.

“Okay,” Gao Cheng nodded.

Tang Feng stayed until 11 o’clock before receiving a call from Su Xiaoli.

“Captain, don’t you get tired of spending every day with your girlfriend?” Gao Cheng asked with interest.

“What are you talking about! I wish I could spend 24 hours a day with her, but she doesn’t give me that chance,” Tang Feng responded.

“Spending 24 hours together doing what? Could it be…” Gao Cheng started to say but ended up laughing awkwardly.

“I beg you, don’t always think about these nonsensical things. Focus on your training,” Tang Feng said before leaving.

Gao Cheng and the others left the basketball court for the cafeteria.

Soon, Tang Feng met up with Su Xiaoli.

“Xiaoli, we’ll go ahead!” Ning Xiao and others greeted Tang Feng before leaving.

“What do you want to eat for lunch?” Tang Feng asked.

“I don’t really feel like eating anything,” Su Xiaoli replied.

“How are you feeling today? Is your abdomen still hurting?” Tang Feng continued.

“It doesn’t hurt at all. I don’t feel anything,” Su Xiaoli shook her head.

“That’s good. Let’s go eat, and then I’ll continue with the moxibustion when we get home,” Tang Feng suggested.

“Okay!” Su Xiaoli agreed, willingly linking arms with Tang Feng.

They left the area laughing and talking. After lunch, Tang Feng patiently performed moxibustion for Su Xiaoli, who didn’t fall asleep this time but instead stared blankly at Tang Feng.

“Why are you looking at me?” Tang Feng, smiling, asked her.

“Can’t I like looking at you?” Su Xiaoli retorted with a playful glance.

“Of course, you can! If you can’t see clearly, I can get closer,” Tang Feng joked, moving his face closer to Su Xiaoli’s.

“Don’t get so close to me!”

The time passed by, and it was only after a while that Tang Feng finally stopped.

“Brother Feng, I’m going to discuss a new topic with Professor Li this afternoon. Do you want to join?” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“Is Professor Li planning to involve you in the project?” Tang Feng appeared surprised.

“Yes,” Su Xiaoli nodded, “I’m now a member of the project team. It’s just me as an undergraduate, and the rest are masters and Ph.D. students.”

“It seems Professor Li really values you. Make sure you don’t disappoint her expectations,” Tang Feng advised.

“Do you want to join? With your level in finance, you could give us a lot of advice,” Su Xiaoli invited.

“Shouldn’t we ask Professor Li first? If she doesn’t want me involved, I can’t impose,” Tang Feng remarked.

“Look at what you’re saying! Professor Li would be more than happy to have you join the project team,” Su Xiaoli laughed.

“In that case, I’ll accompany you there later,” Tang Feng agreed.

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