Strong Offense and DefenseCh57.1 - A Handsome New Hairstyle

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Translator: Drea

Co-TL/Editor: MadMadamMims Yyp Hw


   “I’ll go next door and borrow some scissors.”

 

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   Only when Reece went out did Nie Chuan become vividly aware that Reece was really going to give him a haircut!

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    Next to them lived a particularly flashy blond boy with an entire set of tools for hair. 

 

    Nie Chuan could only imagine how astonished the boy would be to see Reece ask him for scissors! 

 

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    Reece found a newspaper to lay out on the ground, put a chair over it, and patted the back. “Sit here.”

 

    Well, thinking that Reece would keep touching his hair even if the future was uncertain, Nie Chuan was secretly a little delighted. 

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    After he sat down on the chair, Reece pressed the newspaper into his shirt. Then, as Nie Chuan had hoped, Reece’s fingers brushed through his hair again and again. 

 

    “Did you wash your hair this morning?”

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   “Yeah, I played basketball for a while and sweated a bit so I washed up.” 

 

    Because you love cleanliness! In order to avoid making you unhappy, I also had to love cleanliness ah!

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    Reece wet Nie Chuan’s hair with a spray bottle then, aftering sectioning the hair, began moving the scissors.

 

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    Nie Chuan only heard a rustling sound as strands of hair fell down past his ears. His face felt a little itchy but he didn’t dare to move. Reece grabbed a napkin and swept it over his cheek.

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    “Do you know why I want to give you a haircut?”

 

    “Why?”

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    Because his hair grew?

 

    “To give you an ugly hairstyle to put pressure on you so that you don’t always confess indiscriminately.” 

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    “Ah? What?”

 

    It turned out to be for this reason?

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    “Yeah, what did you think it was?”

 

    Reece stood behind Nie Chuan which made Nie Chuan unable to see his expression. In the end, is he serious or is he joking again?

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    “Even if you did cut me a handsome hairstyle that was handsome enough to break through the sky, I wouldn’t confess so easily anymore.” Nie Chuan lowered his eyes and smiled.

 

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    The snipping sound of the scissors suddenly stopped.

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    “Who do you like again? Lily?”

 

    Nie Chuan raised his head and saw that Reece’s brows were furrowed slightly.

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    Why do you have to show such an expression? It’s as if you really care about who I like. 

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    Lf atbeuta bo tbk tf kjr jikjsr yflcu qijsfv ys Effmf, kts mjc’a tf jirb qijs klat tlw?

 

    “P vbc’a kjca ab xcbk.” Effmf mbcalcefv meaalcu Rlf Jtejc’r tjlg.

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    “Aera obgufa la atfc lo sbe vbc’a kjca ab xcbk.”

 

    Nie Chuan pursed his lips. After getting along for so long, he was also somewhat aware of Reece’s methods of hypocrisy. In a moment, he’ll definitely ask again. 

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    In order to wait until that moment, Nie Chuan also became very patient. 

 

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    Reece had already walked from behind him to stand in front. He pinched Nie Chuan’s bangs with his fingers and quietly trimmed them.

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    The broken strands of hair fell on Nie Chuan’s nose. Nie Chuan wrinkled his nose when a warm breath blew over, and his heart skipped a beat. 

 

    It was Reece who had lowered his head to blow the hair off for him. 

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    Half an hour later, Nie Chuan’s haircut was finished.

 

    “Done. You put the newspaper and the chair away.”

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    “Oh, got it.” Nie Chuan got up and impatiently went into the bathroom.

 

    In the end, just what kind of hairstyle did Reece give him ne

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    Nie Chuan looked at himself in the mirror and was stunned.

 

    Before, his bangs and hairstyle made him look very young. However, once Reece shortened his bangs and trimmed both sides, his entire person appeared neat and capable as if he had instantly matured a few years, giving off a feeling of maturity that let other people have confidence in him. Nie Chuan looked left and right, this was clearly the hairstyle of that model for men’s cologne in the department store not far from home! 

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   “Reece—— You cut me such a handsome hairstyle, I feel like I won’t need to confess to anyone in the future anymore!”

 

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   Nie Chuan understood for the first time what it felt like to be narcissistic!

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    In the past, Zhou Bin said that a person’s hair was everything. Nie Chuan thought that was nonsense but thinking about it now, he was really too insightful.

 

    I also have the resources to be a model or celebrity ma!

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    “Why won’t you need to confess to anyone anymore?” Reece asked as he came to the door of the bathroom. 

 

    “Because I’m so handsome, people will come to confess to me!”

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    “I also feel I have the ability to turn something foul into something beautiful.”

 

    In other words, in Reece’s heart, he, Nie Chuan, was “ugly”! SUy tf

 

    “You haven’t said who you like yet.” When Reece spoke, his voice was a little cold. 

 

    The corners of Nie Chuan’s lips curved into a smile as he turned his neck to the side. “Hey, did you cut my neck when you were using the razor?”  LBdS42

 

    “Impossible.” Reece came over and stroked/rubbed the side of Nie Chuan’s neck with his fingers but after careful inspection, he found nothing. 

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    “Hey, look in the mirror.” 0oRsUt

 

    Reece looked up.

 

    “The person I like is in the mirror. He’s good at basketball, got good grades last semester, and is very handsome.” Nie Chuan’s eyes were bent into crescents.  8xPmM9

 

    Reece’s fingers, which were still resting on Nie Chuan’s neck, trembled slightly. 

 

    Nie Chuan felt it very clearly. 2cOIfw

 

    I like you. 

 

    Really like you. AiCJyx

 

    I like you more than all the people who have secretly liked or confessed to you. 

 

    But I don’t know how to say it. qh9 t8

 

    Nie Chuan raised his hand and pointed at himself. “How am I/do I look, handsome?”

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    At that moment, Reece completely released his hold before suddenly pressing Nie Chuan’s head firmly into his embrace, holding him in a tight hug until he was almost out of breath. vJ7Xuc

 

    “Seems like your narcissism has also grown a lot! Since you think your basketball skills are good, don’t hold me back in the next practice match Carlo arranges.”

 

    “How could I!” wvhsAz

 

    “If you still stay on top of things this semester, I’ll also think you’re handsome.” Reece turned and left the bathroom. 

 

    Nie Chuan raised a hand to touch the ends of his hair with a smile. IhVeZl

 

    This was the first time he confessed to someone and wasn’t rejected, has his confession techniques improved? 

 

    Like this, the new semester started. His classes were arranged quite loosely since Nie Chuan knew that formal training would begin in mid-October, which he was really looking forward to.  BTVEH2

 

    When Nie Chuan and Zhou Bin met at an Asian restaurant, Zhou Bin showed an amazed expression. 

 

    “Ah Chuan! Where’d you get that new hairstyle! You look completely different ah! Introduce the hairdresser to me!” Zhou Bin had gone through several hairstyles after coming here, feeling more defeated each time. Frankly, him chasing his current girlfriend had probably been completely dependent on his mouth that was able to invert black and white.  Xrq dA

 

    “Reece helped me cut it. How about you let him cut for you next time you can come over?”

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    “Reece? That must be a tailor-made hairstyle just for you. I doubt it’d look appropriate on my head. Ah Chuan, those who make public displays of affection die early oh,” Zhou Bin wagged his finger.  17Nt6U

 

    “Yeah right, who’s the one showing off the food his girlfriend makes on Weibo every day. You’re the one who’s going to die early ba.”

 

    But there was no doubt that Nie Chuan had become handsome.  2cuPm9

 

    He was walking in the shade of the school’s tree-lined path when a girl passing by on a bicycle nearly ran into a tree.

 

    According to Zhou Bin, the reason why Nie Chuan became handsome was due to playing basketball for a long time. Not only did he grow taller, his figure became more beautiful. With the new hairstyle cut by Reece, Nie Chuan officially entered the ranks of handsome men.  SRfAvk

 

    In the first week of the new semester, DK was holding a practice match with EFU, one of the top four teams in the region last year. 

 

    The match was very formal and it was also the first time Nie Chuan entered the school’s basketball stadium. Not to mention the seats, even the lighting was incomparable to that of the community basketball venues.  d62h3y

 

    Nie Chuan raised his head and looked around. Numerous students showed up one after another to watch the match, and whistles and cheering could be heard all over. 

 

    Lily led the cheerleading team in performing along the court to rhythmic music. After a toss, Lily landed steadily and looked in Nie Chuan’s direction. She winked and mouthed, “Good luck.” cl9SLv

 

    Nie Chuan suddenly felt a little dizzy. 

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    “What’s the matter?” Reece arrived beside him. SlI50

 

    “I feel like I’m dreaming. I’ve only seen scenes like this in movies.”

 

    “This isn’t a league tournament.” Reece raised his hand and rubbed the top of Nie Chuan’s head.  XHyQKn

 

    It was nothing more than a simple act but was noticed by many. 

 

    “Hey, did you see that! Reece seems to be on good terms with that black-haired guy? I’ve never seen him touch anyone!” 8ByOH4

 

    “That’s his roommate!”

 

    In the meantime, the people from EFU also walked into the court while carrying their bags.  XeRzvQ

 

    At the head should be their captain who was taller than Montenegro. It’s said that he’s one of the best centers in the region. 

 

    The other came up to Carlo. The moment the two shook hands, the shouts from the cheerleaders went up an octave.  dUdco9

 

    “DK is as passionate as ever! We haven’t played against each other for almost a year. I’m sorry to hear that Connor quit the team.”

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    This already wasn’t the first time Nie Chuan saw that thought of “DK is just a second-rate team without Connor” and whatnot in others’ eyes.  O0pM l

 

    “Haha, don’t worry, even though Connor has left, we’ve still got a surprise in store for you!” Carlo smiled. 

 

    This time, the lineup sent by EFU was very strong. In addition to the main members and substitutes, other players had also come to observe.  o7rd82

 

    Their coach was solemnly sitting on the sidelines when Coach Gordon finally arrived.

 

    He still wore a suit that looked expensive at a glance and opened his arms to the other coach in a very cordial manner.  nDgh6a

 

    “Ah! Bush! It makes me so happy to be able to see you again while you’re still alive. I heard that you were hospitalized last month for hypertension!”

 

    “Don’t worry, I’m not leaving to meet God before my team defeats DK. Your suit also seems to be a size bigger. It seems you’ve gained a lot recently. Pay more attention to your diet and exercise, Gordon. Otherwise you won’t even be able to wear a suit anymore.” komTc5

 

    Just when Nie Chuan was wiping sweat from the mutual mocking of these two coaches, the two men suddenly hugged each other and laughed heartily.

 

    “We definitely need to show our level today, I even brought the whole team.” eCUdOq

 

    “Haha, our DK has talent in droves, we’ll definitely let you have a good look.”

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MadMadamMims: NC lookin like a hot snack now, Reece must be a masochist, how will he resist ><

Drea: Makes you wonder what kind of hairstyle NC had before. Maybe the bowl cut? cDiWrs

By the way, sorry for the wait! I’ve had a hectic week with exams but I’m alive! The schedule is a little tight but I should still be able to release next chapter on Monday like usual :3

Translator's Note

Maybe like one of those cloth covers they use at the salon or barber shop to prevent hair from going down your clothes? I’m not entirely sure…

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17 comments

  1. Drea, good luck on your exams! That mirror confession!!! Phew, NC is a gutsy one, and quite smooth!! Also I am incredibly gratified that my baby is hot now, a solid 9 😤😤😤 no more rejection for you darling! You might not have gotten the hot, busty American girl you wanted, but you hooked the hottest guy in the whole entire school! 💖

    Thank you for the chapter!

  2. Ooh our boy has grown up … reece will soon get what he is asking for, he’s so eager to fill a jar

    Thanks for the chapter ❤❤

  3. That… that was so smooth. I think Nie Chuan is picking up Reece’s habits of teasing the one he likes. Now that the playing field is a little more even, I won’t feel so uncomfortable when Reece takes blatant advantage of Nie Chuan. I’m going to enjoy it when Nie Chuan gets more of his own teasing in. Good luck to them in thr basketball game. And good luck with your exams, Drea! Thanks for the chapter!

    • Yes! Reece is finally getting a taste of his own medicine xD Really hope this lasts haha

      Thanks for your well wishes and thanks for reading!

  4. Thank you for the chapters!! I finally had the time to read again after a busy month of preparing for my finals. And good luck with your exams too, Drea!

    • And omg– they confessed 😭 From sugar daddy to future boyfie lol

      And why was Nie Chuan’s hairstyle change written so exaggerated like did NC really have bad hair? Hahaha

    • Thanks for reading! Hope you passed all your finals!

      And idk what kind of hair NC had (I’m guessing bowl cut cuz it’s quite common among Asians xD) but if he had long bangs that covered his forehead or something previously, I’m sure some layers and a bit of styling would make a huge difference. But regardless of the science behind hair, our boy is getting recognition! :3

  5. Ah Chuan I knew you won’t dissapppoint mommy!!! (≧∀≦)

    Tbh kinda surprised bcs he seemed convinced Reece wasn’t someone he could confess to, but then two weeks later boom This silly son of us really is so cute ne! (≡^∇^≡)