Thus, Nie Chuan’s heart felt heavy all the way until Friday.
Even though he didn’t say it directly, he deeply felt as if he had been abandoned by Zhou Bin.
This counts as jiàn sè wàng yì ah!
Girls are just trouble! What “An Xin,” there’s nothing that lets people feel reassured at all! . He wanted to know what was so good about this dish!
After they sat down in the restaurant and the waiter had brought them the menu, Nie Chuan took one look at the price of the steak and immediately flinched.
What Reece likes really wasn’t something an ordinary person like him would have an opportunity to understand.
Of course, the dishes that Zhou Bin ordered also weren’t bad, covering Italian specialties. Even though Mao Xian had grumbled about them not being as flavorful as a Sichuan hot pot, they were also quite delicious when tasted carefully.
Not far from their table, there seemed to be a sports reporter and an athlete in the middle of chatting.
Their voices weren’t very high. At first, Nie Chuan didn’t pay them any mind but when they mentioned a certain name, Nie Chuan couldn’t help perking up his ears to listen.
“Last year, there were five dazzling newcomers to the league, namely CBU’s Owen Wishaw, KSU’s Raven Harvey, UDK’s Reece Reddington, AZU’s Seston Linder and you from UFR. Of course, among you, Reece Reddington’s performance has been commented as “perfect” by almost every major sports publication. If he had more powerful teammates, UDK would have had no problems entering the finals last year. Even a number of NBA teams have extended olive branches to him. What do you think about this?”
Nie Chuan trembled inwardly. This reporter sure spoke sharply. He directly asked someone to evaluate an opponent who had a better reputation than themself. Besides praising them, what else could you do ne? Only compliment on one hand while inwardly roasting them on the other ba.
“Did you say Reece? Haha…… indeed, almost all the comments last year were saying he was like a blade, but the sharper the blade, the thinner it is and the easier it is to snap. UDK didn’t make it to the finals last year. Do you really think Reece’s teammates aren’t competent enough? How come I think they’re already very good? In my opinion, it’s Reece Reddington who hasn’t yet achieved the strength to bring his teammates to the finals. Dazzling is dazzling, but gorgeous techniques are far inferior to true speed and determination.”
The other’s voice conveyed no intention of putting Reece in his eyes at all. This level of self-confidence has already reached the level of conceit ba? Nie Chuan’s inner discomfort rose another level.
“Then can you comment on the game between CBU and UDK last year that the sports media kept discussing? You must know that in that game, Reece Reddington turned the tide in the last five minutes, but you still feel that his ability isn’t enough. So where is Reece’s strength insufficient?”
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Yeah, just where is it? Say it ah! Whatever the case, say your reason!
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At that moment, Nie Chuan had the urge to spit blood.
Was it God who gave you this kind of self-confidence? Does your mother know that your confidence has risen to such a degree that you need to see a psychiatrist?
“Then can you tell me more about the reason why you chose UFR even though you obviously live quite close to UDK?”
“Of course it’s because Reece chose UDK. If I go to the same college then I’ll become teammates with him. If we don’t confront each other on the court then how will anyone be able to judge who’s better between the two of us?”
Judge your head!
Nie Chuan really wants to drop the dinner plate on this guy’s face!
Nie Chuan had seen the video of last year’s game. In Nie Chuan’s heart, Reece really was at the level of a god! How dare this guy speak thoughtlessly like this!
“Strength needs to be proven, it can’t just be said. If you can rely on just words, then I can say that I’m better than Michael Jordan!”
By the time Nie Chuan reacted, he had already said these words.
“Hey, Ah Chuan! What are you doing?”
Normally, Nie Chuan would have regretted saying such words because he was never one to stand out.
But at this moment, Nie Chuan who had said these words was looking straight at the sports reporter who revealed a pondering smile as well as the narcissist had lifted his head to look at Nie Chuan.
“Excuse me for interrupting your narcissistic talk.”
Nie Chuan turned around and continued to eat.
But that narcissist slowly stood up and came to Nie Chuan’s table. He was very tall, both Mao Xian and Zhou Bin raised their heads nervously, afraid that he was going to harm Nie Chuan but he only lightly tapped Nie Chuan’s plate with his finger, lowered his head, and said with a smile, “Are you a fan of Reece Reddington?”
Zhou Bin and Mao Xian gulped.
Having reached this stage after smashing the cracked pot rushed through in Nie Chuan’s head.
I’ve grown taller, why do you westerners still think I’m a high school student!
“It’s none of your business.” Nie Chuan viciously twirled his pasta and stuffed it into his mouth.
“You think Reece is very strong, like a god, right?”
“Yeah! Just like a god!” Nie Chuan straightforwardly assumed the position of a stubborn fan.
Even the sports reporter behind him couldn’t help laughing. “Alright, Irvin, what are you bickering with a high schooler for? It’s very normal to run into Reece’s admirers near UDK. If we were at UFR then there will also be a bunch of your admirers.”
Nie Chuan frowned as he turned to look at the sports reporter. “Are you a reporter or his mom? If you keep spoiling him like this, he’ll be even more unaware of his own limitations! If he’s really that good then people will praise his skill whether he’s at UDK or UFR!”
Irvin’s smile became even more obvious.
“Then tell me, what is it about Reece that makes you think he’s a god?”
“Speed, change in direction, control of inertia, height, and reaction are all perfect.”
“You sound like a professional fan. Then do you know who I am?”
“I don’t.”
Why should I know who you are? Does your handsomeness break through the sky?
“Can you play basketball?”
“Yeah.”
“Okay, I’ll give you three chances. If you can steal it from me once then I’ll apologize to your god Reece in front of this reporter, how about it?”
Mao Xian’s complexion had already changed by this time. He knew that Nie Chuan’s skills had improved significantly recently, but the person before them can get interviewed by a sports reporter so he was definitely a powerful player in the league.
Meanwhile, Zhou Bin had already lowered his head to search something on his mobile phone. He was shocked when he saw the results and hurriedly pulled at Nie Chuan’s cuff and whispered, “He was one of the five best players in the league last year! Hurry up and apologize so we can pay the bill and go!”
In other words, if DK can enter the finals this year then their opponent will most likely be UFR. If Nie Chuan apologized right now and left, how would he be able to lift his head when it’s the finals.
Besides, they were all top players so why can he belittle Reece ne?
“Alright, let’s see if you really are better than Reece!”
When Nie Chuan stood up, the sports reporter revealed an amused expression from behind him.
“There’s a community basketball court down the block where you guys can play.” The sports reporter also really wanted to get some shots of Irvin playing basketball so it was a good opportunity.
For Irvin and that sports reporter, this match was only a dispensable episode but for Nie Chuan, it was something that must be done.
A top player……so he’s at the same level as Reece.
Don’t be nervous, Nie Chuan. You’ve even passed Owen Wishaw before!
Nie Chuan left with Irvin in this way.
Mao Xian panicked, “Ah Bin! What are we going to do? This seems very serious ah!”
“What are you panicking about? At most, he’ll lose the match and some face. It’s not like that Alvin is going to kill him,” Zhou Bin said as he took his phone out to make a call. “Hello, we’re at an Italian restaurant called Odella. Ah Chuan, that idiot, is picking a fight with this guy named Irvin. You coming?”
“Which Irvin?” A cold voice sounded.
Zhou Bin helplessly supported his forehead and replied, “UFR’s Irvin.”
“I’ll come over now. Send me the address.”
“Ah Bin, who are you talking to?”
“Ah Chuan’s god, of course.”
A group of people arrived at the basketball court. At this time, most people were still eating so there was practically no one on the court.
Nie Chuan and Irvin stood opposite each other on the court.
The reporter found a basketball and threw it to Irvin. “I’m sorry, this was all I found.”
“This is good,” Irvin threw the ball to Nie Chuan. “I’ll let you go first all three times.”
Nie Chuan knew that Irvin looked down on him. After all, he had never appeared in the league and had no reputation but the more Irvin underestimated him, the more of an advantage he had.
“You said you’ll let me go first for all three times, don’t go back on your words.”
“Of course I won’t.” Irvin looked at Nie Chuan like he was looking at a child.
Nie Chuan dribbled the ball as he stared into Irvin’s eyes.
This made the reporter holding his camera to the side slightly startled, because this kid’s dribbling posture was very standard and it was clear that he paid attention to the opponent’s whole body, not just his shoulders or legs.
In a certain instant, Nie Chuan suddenly rushed at Irvin with the ball, his speed made Irvin slightly surprised.
But the experienced Irvin had already finished making preparations in his mind. Nie Chuan’s sudden halt and change in direction made the reporter’s mouth drop. To still be able to stop whenever he wanted at this speed, this kid is very talented! Unfortunately, Irvin had already sealed off the direction Nie Chuan was cutting to. Nie Chuan, however, didn’t stop there. With a sharp turn, he cut to the other side while dribbling the ball behind his back with Irvin following closely. When Nie Chuan retreated to make space in preparation for a jump shot, Irvin quickly jumped up, the height he reached in that moment was staggering.
This was precisely the jumping ability of top players. In front of him, Nie Chuan was like a child.
The ball was shot down.
“Kid, your basketball skills really aren’t bad but that’s all. If you think you can attract the attention of a sports journalist through me then you’re wrong.”
Irvin’s eyes were cold.
Mao Xian nervously nudged Zhou Bin with his elbow. “My god, did you see that, he can actually jump that high! Ah Chuan’s going to lose really miserably ah!”
“Ah Chuan doesn’t care about his own face, what are you caring so much for,” Zhou Bin replied coolly.
Nie Chuan’s expression didn’t change, he only hooked his finger at Irvin. “Hey, give me the ball!”
Irvin laughed. He didn’t think this kid’s psychological quality would be this good. He had just been blocked but he wasn’t at a loss in the slightest, it was as if everything had been within his expectations.
Of course, everything had indeed been within Nie Chuan’s expectations. To finish an opponent at Owen Wishaw’s level in one shot was simply a fantasy. Nie Chuan must understand his speed and his ability to jump. He knew that in order to win against this opponent, he must let himself exceed his opponent’s imagination.
Nie Chuan dribbled towards Irvin again. This time the speed was faster than before. The sports reporter was also stunned. He didn’t expect a high schooler to have this kind of speed.
The brilliance of that moment made everyone widen their eyes and not dare breathe. Within seconds, Nie Chuan had completed at least two direction changes followed by two consecutive feints. His control over his inertia and center of gravity also made Irvin dare not underestimate him as he firmly defended Nie Chuan direction of break through and guard against his jump shots.
After another direction change, Nie Chuan immediately followed up with a glide move. Irvin also moved to the side to intercept the ball but he didn’t expect that this was actually another one of Nie Chuan’s feints as he directly changed to the other direction and dribbled the ball out of the encirclement with ease.
“Oh——” The reporter exclaimed and took a photo of that moment.
But right when Nie Chuan was making the layup, Irvin caught up with his speed and ruthlessly blocked out the ball! Only a “pèng——” sound was heard as the ball bounced so high that it almost hit the reporter’s camera.
Nie Chuan gritted his teeth. If he had attempted to directly shoot the ball then it most likely would have been shot down!
“There’s only one left.” Irvin’s voice was cold as he stared into Nie Chuan’s eyes, just like a hunter with his bow drawn and intent on getting the prey.
He was getting serious.
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Re: NC sounds like a fanboy’s whose male god just got insulted x’D I dig it
MadMadamMims: ‘are you a reporter or his mom?’ Lmao NC where did u learn to face-slap? You stand up for your hubby! 🥰
There’s an issue with the translator’s note. A good chunk of the actual story is in the notes, and then ends with another translator’s notes.
Thanks for the chapter. Jiayou Ah Chuan!!
Can’t wait till the hubby arrive~ hahahhahahahaha
Hahaha! Nie Chuan only cares about three things: chocolate, Reese, and basketball. Not necessarily in that order. Irvin and face are not things that Nie Chuan cares about! But Zhou Bin is a good friend, calling Reese. I wonder if Reese will be pleased to hear that Nie Chuan is picking fights to defend him? Thanks for the update!
thank you for the chapter! yo this Irvin guy was going to traumatize a high schooler just because he was a Reece’s fan?
Ikr 😂
Boyfie Reece comin’ to the rescue 😌
Thank u for the chap!!