"Senior, will this be a surprise for you, or a scare?" Zhong Tingyue murmured to herself, a faint smile touching her lips. Since she had decided to come to terms with it, she might as well go see him openly. Even if it just means sneaking a peek from afar, that's good enough. After all, this is his first college basketball game!
...
「On the basketball court」
Li Yuan, wearing a number "23" jersey, was practicing relentlessly, using both hands to break through a tight press. Although his height often forced him to play center on street courts, he actually preferred playing point forward—a position where he could attack, shoot, pass, and defend. Nearby, Liu Jia watched Li Yuan skillfully execute a series of crossovers and behind-the-back dribbles with a fluid, beautiful rhythm. He couldn't help but mutter, "Yuan, your ball-handling has gotten really smooth. You haven't been secretly practicing behind our backs, have you?"
