Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Xue Chuan was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His father was the vice principal of Jianghai University, placing him high up on the social ladder within Jianghai City. He was showered with praises wherever he went.
He was handsome, tall, rich, and also the captain of the basketball team.
Everyone on the basketball team knew the kind of person he was. When Tang Yan first came into the picture, nobody treated her with respect because everyone acted only on Captain Xue Chuan’s words.
It was only after Tang Yan led the basketball team to a win against a CNA team in a friendly match, thereby proving her value, that Xue Chuan started to acknowledge Tang Yan’s existence. Everyone followed suit and heeded Tang Yan’s instructions since then, but her relationship with Xue Chuan was nothing more than an acknowledgment.
Huo Wennu’s condition of kneeling and apologizing was harsh. It was sheer humiliation, but Xue Chuan knew that this was a warning from Huo Wennu.
He had led his people in a challenge against the literature and art club, threatening Ye Qingxue with his father’s name. This was Huo Wennu’s form of retribution.
She was making an example of Xue Chuan.
Huo Wennu was a force to be reckoned with in Jianghai University, someone that even he, Xue Chuan, had to submit to. His father might be the vice-principal, but even the principal and directors of Jianghai University proactively approached and greeted Huo Wennu.
Huo Wennu had influential connections stemming from the largest company in Jianghai City, Huayun Co. It was said that Huoyun Co.’s founder had gone to war before establishing this company.
The extent of Huoyun Co.’s influence did not stop at Jianghai City but also extended into the neighboring cities.
Huoyun Co. did not build its empire on shady dealings, but had involved itself in many areas such as film, television, real estate, and much more
Huo Wennu was the granddaughter of Huoyun Co.’s boss. She was also the brightest among the Huo family’s third generation.
Xue Chuan knew the extent of Huo Wennu’s influence. He had attempted to intimidate Ye Qingxue to draw out the basketball god and see if he was the real deal. He thought little of the players in the CBA — only those superstars in the NBA 1 deserved his respect.
“What?” Tang Yan stared at Xue Chuan, dumbstruck.
“Hey, boss, you heard that, didn’t you? The witch wants you to get down on your knees and apologize!” The group cast confused gazes at Xue Chuan.
“I’m aware,” Xue Chuan lifted his head up slowly. “but it’s only a bet. I’ll only have to kneel and own up to my mistakes if we lose. That’s not going to happen if we win.”
“But Captain, that Xia Tian really does have the skills.” Fang Li frowned at Xue Chuan.
“Are you saying you don’t have any confidence in me? I’m not going to battle alone; all five of us are going. I want to see how good he is against the top five basketball players on the court.” Xue Chuan was brimming with confidence. He was going to go full-on with the five forefront players.
This was a show of absolute strength.
“Xue Chuan, are you sure about this?” Tang Yan studied Xue Chuan’s face solemnly
“Yes.”
“Alright then, gather everyone in the basketball team. I want to have a meeting.” Tang Yan’s voice lingered in the club.
Jianghai University was full of beautiful women, and even beauties like Ye Qingxue and Tang Yan only placed fourth and fifth. It was plain to see just how beautiful the girls were on campus, including the lot of beautiful freshmen that entered Jianghai University annually, among which many stood out above the rest.
Yet, the number one beauty of Jianghai University remained the same.
Yun Miao lived up to her name as the most beautiful maiden in Jianghai University. There was once someone who posted a collection of her every move on the web. It was an instant hit.
She was a living beauty akin to a fairy and the mere sight of her was like seeing a goddess walking among men. Many people had heard of the beauty Chang’e, but nobody had ever seen her. (TN: Chang’e is a goddess of the moon in Chinese mythology.)Even then, not a single person in Jianghai University believed that Chang’e could compare to Yun Miao’s beauty even if she were to descend upon the earth.
Her aura was divine, shimmering in radiance wherever she went.
“Senior apprentice, something big is happening!” An ordinary-looking woman pulled Yun Miao over.
“You’re always hustling and bustling about. What’s going on?” Yun Miao’s mellow voice could very well send someone into an ethereal realm.
“Do you remember the basketball god that stirred up a scene a few days ago? He’s about to have another match with the basketball club. I heard Xue Chuan is leading the team this time, and all the top players are in on it.”
“What’s there to see?” Yun Miao remarked.
“Senior apprentice, I think the basketball god isn’t an ordinary man. Have you forgotten the reason we’re here? What if he has something to do with the Celestial Scroll Fragment?”
“We’ve been in Jianghai City for so many years and the scroll fragment was last heard of in the hands of Xia Tianlong. He’s dead, burying any news of the scroll fragment along with him. I’ve never heard news of the scroll fragment since,” Yun Miao continued, “Over a hundred were involved in that war and among them, twelve of them were foreigners. No one knows where the scroll fragment is now.”
“Senior apprentice, when we’re in search of things, they may seem beyond our reach but sometimes, news of the scroll fragment may just land on our hands when we watch what the hustle and bustle is all about.”
“Really… You and the excuses you come up with,” Yun Miao helplessly said.
“Join me, senior apprentice! I really want to see what that basketball god looks like.”
“Fine, fine, fine. Do as you please.” Yun Miao nodded.
This basketball match had attracted the attention of many. It was a highly anticipated battle between the basketball club’s players and the literature and art club’s external player, the basketball god. He had showcased his skills in Jianghai University before vanishing without a trace.
Everyone looked forward to seeing if the basketball god was able to seize another victory.
Would his god-like cross-court shot make another appearance?
There were even reporters who wanted to broadcast the match live after catching wind of the news. They wanted a clear shot of the basketball god’s looks. Although there were some videos of the basketball god, no one had actually taken his photo.
Ceng Rou accompanied Xia Tian to Jianghai University after having a talk with him. She decided to cast the things that happened the night before into a dream that did not involve Xia Tian. From here on out, she would be Xia Tian’s sister, not a lover.
This was something she made her mind up on a long time ago. She was old, but Xia Tian was still young and outstanding. She did not wish for Xia Tian to put her in the center of his life due to her selfishness.
Although Xia Tian did mention he would take responsibility, Ceng Rou was firm on her stand. In the end, Xia Tian had to abide by her wishes.