Chapter 544: Chapter 200: Trouble at the Basketball Court, Bai Weixi Meets Xia Zhijin Again_2

Li Yuan cast a doubtful glance at Liu Jia’s slight frame. With your skinny frame, if you can even hold a position under the basket, that’d be impressive.

TWEET! TWEET! TWEET!

The referee from the school basketball club blew the whistle.

Li Yuan and his team walked side-by-side to the center of the court, chanting slogans.

"Friendship first, competition second!"

"Learn from Computer Science Class One and Class Two!"

"Go for it!"

Liu Jia walked nervously to the center of the court. He crouched down, raised his right hand, and got into position for the tip-off jump.

As the whistle blew, the referee tossed the basketball high into the air between the two players. Relying on his quick reflexes, height, and arm span, Liu Jia leaped up and slapped the ball in Li Yuan’s direction.

At that moment, the quick-eyed and agile Li Yuan watched the basketball fly through the air. He leaped high and snatched it right out of the sky. He immediately started dribbling quickly, using his powerful physique to charge toward the southern hoop.

Since the game had just started, neither team had found their rhythm, and their defensive formations were not yet set. Li Yuan seized the opportunity, continuously accelerating to blow past the defenders in front of him.

Gasps and shouts erupted from the spectators. "Damn! Li Yuan’s so fast! Is he going for a fast break on the very first play? The other team hasn’t even reacted yet!"

"Li Yuan’s dribbling skills are pretty good," another person commented. "I heard he could dunk. I wonder if we’ll get to see it today."

"Wow, more and more people are coming to watch the game, and they’re all pretty girls! Tsk tsk, as expected of the master heartbreaker. His appeal to girls is simply unbeatable."

Watching Li Yuan’s smooth dribbling, Li Lanrong teased, "Hehe, Zhijin, Li Yuan looks so cool when he dribbles. Have you ever seen him play before?"

"Ah, no, I haven’t!" Xia Zhijin’s eyes were glued to Li Yuan’s figure on the court. Her palms were clenched and already slightly sweaty. This was the first time she had ever seen him play basketball. With such a large crowd watching, she began to feel worried and nervous for him.

Amid the chatter of the crowd, Li Yuan dribbled the ball inside the free-throw line. He then took three steps, holding the ball in one hand, and leaped powerfully. It was as if he had springs under his feet, soaring into the air.

SLAM!

Li Yuan forcefully jammed the basketball through the hoop, scoring the first two points for Computer Science Class One.

Seeing Li Yuan’s first offensive play end in a fierce dunk, Wu Hao and Ren Jun rushed to his side, roaring with excitement.

"Yuan, that was explosive! You’re so damn fierce!"

"Yuan, you’re as invincible as ever! Look at all the girls around us; their eyes are glued to you."

"No wonder you wear number 23, Yuan! So you’re a fan of King James!"

Li Yuan replied coolly, "Quit your yapping. It was just a basic play. Now, get back on defense."

With that, he immediately sprinted back down the court. Hearing the roar that shook the court, a small smile couldn’t help but touch his lips. Indeed, this kind of athletic competition was the best way to get a man’s adrenaline pumping, offering a unique thrill...

The crowd buzzed with astonishment. "My God, what did I just see? Did Li Yuan just take it coast-to-coast and dunk? Am I seeing things?"

"He really is my dream guy! He’s even amazing at basketball! That dunk was so cool, I’m totally in love... Xia Hua, I love you, go for it!" a girl shrieked.

"Li Yuan’s physical fitness is on another level. No wonder he beat the military trainer in that push-up competition. The guy’s an absolute beast! This completely changes my impression of him."

"Girls, quick, get your cameras! Post it on Zhihu’s Confession Wall! I declare Li Yuan my new dream guy. This trip was so worth it!"

"Zhijin, your Li Yuan is just too, too amazing! He can actually dunk! That move just now was so manly, so cool..."

"Yanni, look! That’s the kind of man I’m looking for! He’s so handsome! Ahhh, I’m dying... Li Yuan, I love you! Li Yuan, I love you!"

On the basketball court, Li Yuan’s fierce dunk had caused the entire crowd to erupt.

Thanks to Yao Ming, and with the national men’s team achieving a "Top Eight" finish in this year’s Beijing Olympics, the domestic basketball scene was incredibly vibrant, especially in Yao’s hometown of Modu. As an institution with a history of over one hundred years, Daxia University also had a strong basketball culture. Every spring and fall, the school organized internal tournaments, including inter-class matches, inter-departmental leagues, and even the CUBA.

Soon, news of Li Yuan—the "Zhihu Boss," "Great Writer," and "Singer"—dunking on the court spread like wildfire. Other basketball enthusiasts couldn’t help but flock over, eager to witness it firsthand. The crowd around the court grew larger and larger.

「On the court」

After completing the dunk, Li Yuan quickly returned to his defensive position. He stood just a step outside the three-second lane, setting up the most common defensive tactic in basketball: the 2-3 zone defense.

Li Yuan began earnestly directing his teammates.

"Liu Jia, Jun, we’re using a 2-3 zone. You two take the wings. I’ll hold down the paint."

"Qiang, Mouse, you two move up to the elbows of the free-throw line. Don’t let them drive inside; force them to take outside shots."

Seeing Li Yuan’s team arrange into a zone defense, the point guard from Computer Science Class Two, wearing number 1, immediately put up a three-pointer over Xu Ziqiang.