Zuo Yuxi leaned over the sofa, just wanting to fall asleep and never wake up again. If it was someone else, she wouldn't make it difficult, as there were many ways to make him regret seeing her like this. But Wen Liang was her lifesaver, especially this boy had a wonderful temperament that made people not feel disgusted, but he was still a 16-year-old boy after all, what would people think? What else could she do
Wen Liang saw Zuo Yuxi lying motionless on the sofa, with her long black hair draped over her back. The strong contrast between black and white had an incredible visual impact. He shook his head fiercely and whispered, "It's okay. I'm farsighted. I can't see anything at close range..."
Before she finished speaking, Zuo Yuxi whimpered, turned around and ran into the bedroom, slamming the door shut.
Wen Liang sighed. If Zuo Yuxi couldn't face him because of today's accident, it would be a great loss. He could only slowly find a way to eliminate the shadow in her heart. Otherwise, when she saw him, she would think of today's scene, and she was afraid that Zuo Yuxi would no longer have the courage to stand in front of him.
After knocking on the door, Wen Liang whispered, "Sister, I'll go back first. You should rest." The room was silent. Wen Liang shook his head, turned and left.
Wen Liang was scolded by Wen Huaiming without exception when he got home. Wen Liang was in a bad mood and did not talk to Old Wen. Deputy Director Wen, who had recently become addicted to bickering with his son, was very dissatisfied. He fell on the bed and thought about it for a long time. Wen Liang pounded the bed angrily. If it rains, it will rain. If my mother wants to get married, let her go. If this line is broken, it will be broken. Without Google, there is still Baidu. Who can't live without it these days
He didn't eat dinner and fell asleep in a daze. He vaguely heard the phone ringing in the living room. Wen Liang looked around and saw that it was already past 11pm. He called his parents a few times but they were not at home, so he had to go to the living room to answer the phone.
"Hello, who are you looking for?"
There was a pause of a few seconds on the other end of the line before a pleasant voice said, "I've contacted the Teachers College. Go to the entrance of the basketball hall tomorrow afternoon to pick up the key. Bye!"
“Hello, hello…” Before Wen Liang could say anything, there was a beeping sound from the phone and the call was hung up.
This Zuo Yuxi, huh!
Wen Liang yelled "Yeah" and did a backflip in the living room. Deep down in his heart, perhaps what he really cared about was not Zuo Yuxi's identity, but her as a person.
The next day at school, not only Ren Yi asked Wen Liang how he was preparing, but even Meng Ke, who was not very familiar with him, came to ask Wen Liang if he needed any help. Wen Liang had no ill feelings towards this friend of Ji Susu, but he did not want to have any intersection with her, so he lightly refused. Meng Ke did not care, and turned away with a smile. Ren Yi gave a thumbs up to show his admiration for Wen Liang, but was kicked by Wen Liang in response.
After school, Xu Yao stopped him at the same place as last time, and the arrogant young lady Ning Xiaoning followed him. Wen Liang looked at the two of them coldly, and Xu Yao looked aggrieved, staring at Wen Liang pitifully without saying a word. Ning Xiaoning came forward, opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but stopped herself. Although her face was still arrogant, the apology in her eyes was obvious.
Wen Liang laughed in his heart, and felt a little distressed when he saw Xu Yao's expression. He laughed and said, "If you know you are wrong, just imitate the barking of a dog and let me hear you."
This was the most powerful weapon for the two to complain about each other, and it was also the testimony of their acquaintance and understanding. Xu Yao knew that Wen Liang was no longer angry, so she jumped up and kicked over with her left foot.
Ning Xiaoning was a little angry when she heard Wen Liang's words, thinking that this boy was too narrow-minded and ungentlemanly. Seeing Xu Yao's reaction, she realized that this was a tacit understanding between the two. Her heart moved slightly, but a kind of bitterness surged in her heart. It was a strange feeling that she had never had before, a little sour and a little painful.
Maybe, maybe it's because I have never had a young boy as carefree as Xu Yao, maybe it's because I have never had a friendship as tacit as Wen Liang. Lonely people are always lonely, regardless of age or family background.
The three of them took bus No. 98 to Qingzhou Normal College. This is the only higher normal college in Qingzhou and it has nurtured the vast majority of Qingzhou's teaching staff. Many teachers at Qingzhou's junior and senior high schools graduated from here. Although Zuo Yuxi, as the deputy director of the Education Bureau, could not compare with the dean of the Normal College in terms of rank, it was easy for him to borrow the basketball court.
A young man in his thirties was waiting at the entrance of the basketball hall. He handed over the key, gave a few instructions, and then turned around and left. Ning Xiaoning looked around with satisfaction, and her eyes showed a little more appreciation for Wen Liang: "I didn't expect you could still borrow this venue. The conditions here are good."
Of course it's good. After the start of the CUBA league in 1998, this has been one of the main venues of the Southeast Division. Wen Liang smiled and said nothing. In Ning Xiaoning's eyes, she naturally felt that this boy was not boastful or complacent, and was much more stable than his peers.
"OK, everything is ready, only the players are missing, what should we do now?" Wen Liang clapped his hands, looking like a rogue. In order to apologize for what happened yesterday, Ning Xiaoning had unconditionally agreed to be Wen Liang's coach, and promised that if he failed to win, he would agree to Wen Liang's three conditions.
The situation between the host and the guest was completely reversed overnight.
Ning Xiaoning almost got angry: "Without the players, what kind of ball are you playing?" She held back the word "fart". It was a close call. If this guy gets angry and says dirty words, I will never let him off! She glared at Wen Liang with a threatening look.
Wen Liang was glared at and was confused: "It's not that I don't look for him, it's just that I can't find him!" Tan Yu could be brought along, but he was thinner than me, and I didn't want him to get into trouble with Mu Shanshan. Speaking of Tan Yu, although I knew him in the second year of high school in my previous life, in this life, I was involved in saving Tan Xue last time, so maybe I should take some time to play with him, after all, he was the only good brother I had in my two lives.
"Okay," Xu Yao saw Wen Liang's eyes darting between her and Ning Ning, and naturally knew what he was planning. "I don't object. Since Ning Ning has boarded our pirate ship, she can only follow her husband wherever he goes. There are only three of us on the team, so I've made the decision!"
Ning Xiaoning was stunned for a moment, and realized that Xu Yao was serious. She couldn't do anything to Xu Yao, so she had to ask Wen Liang: "Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others for asking two girls to play?"
Wen Liang put on a martyr's face and said, "Don't be afraid. Men and women are equal, why should I be afraid?" What do those little lolis know? It is really cool to be able to get the two beauties from Qingyi Middle School to come on the field to practice with him.
Ning Xiaoning discovered that Wen Liang was not without his good points. At least his attitude was much more decent than those other annoying boys.
The matter was settled. Ning Xiaoning first looked at Xu Yao and Wen Liang's basic skills, then said after a long silence, "Let's start with dribbling."
Xu Yao and Wen Liang looked ashamed, and obediently followed the order to practice 10-meter round-trip dribbling. Two hours passed quickly, and the three of them sat cross-legged in a circle. Girls are indeed made of water. After exercise, they sweated profusely, and there was a faint girlish fragrance lingering in the air.
"OK," Ning Xiaoning still looked cool as she made a summary speech: "You and Yaoyao both have good physical fitness, your coordination and jumping ability are much higher than your peers. After a week of intensive training, you can basically play well. But I don't know who Mu Shanshan will invite. If they are from his small circle, don't be afraid, they are a bunch of trash! What I am afraid of is that he will go to the school team to find foreign aid..."
"No! Mu Shanshan looks rough, but he actually likes to be clever. This game has caused a lot of controversy, so he has to at least save face. So he will at most look for players from the freshmen, not the sophomores or juniors."
After hearing what Wen Liang said, Ning Xiaoning hesitated for a moment and said, "Well, I'll go and find out about the situation over there, and you just need to focus on practicing well. Wen Liang, this game is no longer just your personal matter, so please try your best!"
After saying that, he stood up and walked to the side. He lightly hooked the basketball with his foot and bounced it into his hand. He bent his knees and jumped. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket. Ning Xiaoning was tall and had perfect proportions. This shot was clean and neat, full of beauty. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be: pleasing to the eye!
"Thank you!" Wen Liang opened his mouth and seemed to be hesitant to speak, and the words that came to his lips turned into the word "thank you".
Xu Yao was clapping and cheering, and when she saw Wen Liang's expression, she smiled slightly, her delicate and pretty face seemed to be filled with a gentle breeze, "You're welcome, and you don't have to explain anything to me, Wen Liang, I believe you, you have your reasons for doing everything!"
Since they met, Xu Yao had not asked a word about the cause of the fight, and it was precisely because of this that Wen Liang wanted to explain to her that it was not all about jealousy for Ji Su as rumored. This had nothing to do with whether he liked Xu Yao or not, but it was a bit too despicable for a man to drag another woman into the water for another woman.
But Xu Yao didn't ask a single question or say a word. She just silently helped him find a coach, practiced with him, and even agreed to play in the game regardless of her status. In this green age, in this shy season, for a girl, this was unreserved trust and friendship.
Wen Liang was suddenly moved. He reached out and gently held Xu Yao's small hand. It felt as smooth as jade and whiter than snow in his palm.