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Chapter 86: Chapter 78 Mrs. Lu, I Want to Try on My Own for a Few Yearsl l
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Huang Lingyan had never mentioned Qian Quanâs background to the other three coaches and didnât remind them to take special care of him. So, seeing them intentionally or unintentionally isolating Qian Quan, she frowned.
But everything changed with that dunk from Qian Quan.
Even those unfamiliar with the detailed rules of basketball could grasp the significance of that move. The enthusiastic and loud applause from parents and children spoke volumes.
âHeâs so handsome, this coach!â
Huang Lingyan even overheard a female parent whispering, while unabashedly taking photos of Qian Quan with her phone.
âThatâs not how basketball should be playedâŠâ After his dunk, Qian Quan turned to the other coaches and said, âIs this the kind of basketball philosophy you want to convey to parents and kids?â
The three coaches looked mortified, their expressions shifting awkwardly in the ensuing silence. đđłđđđžđđđđđŁđđ.đ€đđ
As insiders, they recognized Qian Quanâs skill from his previous play. Frankly, the skill gap was clear, and further attempts to sideline him would just be embarrassing.
âLetâs continue the game. Everyone is watching,â Qian Quan said, not wanting to dwell on the matter.
The three coaches dared not play any more mind games and straightforwardly played 10 balls.
As soon as the exhibition match ended, the older children swarmed around Qian Quan, teasing him. Meanwhile, parents rushed to inquire about Qian Quanâs classes with Huang Lingyan.
The other three coaches felt even more embarrassed. Initially, the collaboration had been going well to showcase everyoneâs talents. It was their cunning intentions that had led to their downfall.
âWe offer two basketball classes: one for ages 3 to 5 and the other for ages 6 to 12. Mr. Qian mainly handles the older group,â explained Huang Lingyan.
âHowever, this isnât set in stone. Weâll arrange classes flexibly, tailoring one-on-one coaching sessions based on each studentâs abilities and needs. All our coaches participate to ensure that every student receives thorough guidance.â
Realizing the charm and appeal of Qian Quan, Huang Lingyan subtly adjusted her standard spiel to amplify Qian Quanâs effect.
The parents seemed particularly interested in the one-on-one approach. fr(e)enovelkiss
After all, when investing in extracurricular classes, what they wanted was specialized, targeted coaching.
Then came the trial lesson. Staff members led the parents outside the basketball room, asking them to take a seat. They could observe the coaches teaching the children through a glass wall.
The four coaches and the female assistant divided the kids into two groups based on their ages. Two coaches took responsibility for each group.
Since it was a demonstration lesson, they naturally showcased the classâs professionalism. They started with warm-ups, then moved on to fitness training, followed by guidance and corrections on fundamental skills like catching, dribbling, passing, and shooting. The goal was to present a professional curriculum.
After the 45-minute session, they had a clear sense of each childâs skill level.
âHello, Mr. Qian. Iâm Lu Xuanâs mother. Howâs my sonâs basketball foundation?â
A woman in her thirties, of above-average appearance, slightly overweight, fair-skinned, with dyed blonde hair and a mature charm, approached Qian Quan with soft eyes.
âLu Xuan? Heâs quite good. Among his peers here today, his foundational skills stand out. Iâll focus on enhancing his dribbling and shooting techniques in the future,â Qian Quan replied honestly.
âGreat!â Lu Xuanâs mother nodded happily. âHe truly loves basketball. I hope you can give him some extra attention. I want him to be as talented as you.â
âDonât worry, Madam. Iâll do my best.â
âThank you. By the way, Mr. Qian, may I add you on WeChat? So I can consult you about any basketball-related concerns for Lu Xuan.â
It seemed like a reasonable request. Qian Quan added her on WeChat.
Once the connection was established, she sent him a shy emoji as a greeting, to which he responded with a grinning emoji.
âAre you free tonight? Iâd like to invite you for dinner.â
âOh, no need. I have to head back to my university right after this.â
âAre you a college student?â Lu Xuanâs mother seemed surprised.
âYes.â
âWhich university?â
âSeacoast Normal University.â
âNo wonder youâre so skilled at teaching.â She laughed.
Qian Quan smiled modestly. He had an inkling that there was something odd about the way Lu Xuanâs mother spoke and looked at him.
âWell, you must be busy, Mr. Qian. Iâll go to register Lu Xuan for the class.â
âAlright.â
Out of all the parents who attended the trial lesson that day, 80% enrolled their kids on the spot. The rest either wanted another trial class or hesitated due to the one-time fee, which was on the higher side.
Regardless of whether they enrolled or not, Huang Lingyan ensured that every child who attended the trial received a small gift.
After wrapping up the session, Qian Quan strolled around the plaza before heading back to his university.
He would return again on Sunday.
Once he left, Huang Lingyan reprimanded the other three coaches. Although she didnât explicitly mention her connection to Qian Quan, she sternly reminded them of his significance, emphasizing that he had been personally invited by her and the boss. Any issues like the one that had just arisen would not be tolerated.
The coaches, realizing the error of their ways, now understood that not only was Qian Quan talented, but he also had powerful backing.
They were just glad they hadnât taken things too far.
After dealing with the coaches, Huang Lingyan briefed her husband, Zhao Chunjia, about Qian Quanâs trial session..