Ludwig

Chapter 29 Training match with the new century
With strides, Li Yuming rushed to the door of the red building and looked in through the glass door. No one was training inside.

Li Yuming became even more nervous at this time: No way, I have guessed such an evil door? ? ?

Through careful observation, Li Yuming found that although there was no one in the court, there were still basketballs scattered on the ground, and there were even a few wrinkled towels hanging on the seats.

Li Yuming comforted himself silently, the players should have been caught by the coach to run laps.As for why he thought of running laps, it is naturally Lao Cao's fault.

Just as Li Yuming was looking at the basketball court "sneaky", a tall figure appeared behind him, but Li Yuming didn't notice it because he was focusing on other places.

"Hey, Li Yuming, you're finally here."

The sudden sound startled Li Yuming.

"What are you doing, why are you so nervous?" It turned out that behind Li Yuming was Zhang Kai of the New Century team.

"Uh, hello Brother Kai, I'm here for an appointment." Li Yuming scratched his head in embarrassment, and almost blurted out, "I'm here to find Bai Xiaoxi."

Zhang Kai frowned, and smiled: "Are you here to find our team leader?"

"Ah??? Leader???"

"Hey, it's Bai-Xiao-xi!" Zhang Kai teased.

"Uh, no, it's just that I promised Xiaoxi to come and train with you once, just to play basketball. It's not what you think..." Li Yuming found that the more he explained, the more confused he became, and his whole face was flushed with embarrassment.

Li Yuming quickly changed the subject: "Brother Kai, aren't you training tonight???"

Zhang Kai gave Li Yuming a white look: "I'll go, you see for yourself what time it is, it's not even seven o'clock, everyone is going to eat."

Li Yuming took out his phone and looked at it. At 18:50, it seemed that he was too anxious and didn't expect that it was dinner time.

"Go in and sit for a while, the team leader and the others should be ready soon. Hehe." Zhang Kai didn't forget to tease him one more time before entering the door.

Following Zhang Kai, Li Yuming also walked into the New Century Gymnasium.

The familiar sense of closure.

This is also the second time that Li Yuming has entered the basketball hall in more than half a year.

Picking up the basketball on the floor, Li Yuming felt as if he had returned to the age of 16, when he just entered CUHK.

Close your eyes and feel the smell of plastic leather from the basketball.

Although he no longer played basketball, Li Yuming still felt his body was hot and his blood was boiling, as if his desire to fight basketball was ignited to the extreme at this moment.

Bend your knees, raise your arms, and shoot.

Accurate mid-range shot, without touching the basket, just like this hollow shot,
From beginning to end, Li Yuming didn't open his eyes, and when he heard the sound of the basketball brushing the net, a smile appeared on his mouth.

And Zhang Kai sat quietly at the side, looking at the most dazzling new star in the basketball world as if appreciating a work of art.

After Li Yuming opened his eyes, he continued his mid-range shot. The former "Crazy Li" still hit every shot.As Li Yuming made more mid-range shots, Zhang Kai became more and more surprised.

Since Li Yuming came last time, Zhang Kai asked someone to inquire why Li Yuming gave up basketball. The news he got from some reliable sources was: Li Yuming’s fall in the thrilling CUBA finals caused an irreversible hand Injury, that's why he had to quit the basketball circle.

Such a hit rate really doesn't look like a hand injury, Zhang Kai is also puzzled.

At this time, the members of the New Century team returned to the gymnasium one after another after eating.

Li Yuming, on the other hand, continued to shoot the basketball like no one was around, as if only basketball was left in his world at this time.

The team members of the new century were also very new to this "uninvited guest". He said that he played football, but his shooting was terribly accurate, which was really unreasonable.That's why the New Century players watched Li Yuming shoot with great interest.

"Damn it, I entered again, how many have entered???"

"I just came in and now he has made 20 shots."

"It's too accurate. Brother Quan probably isn't so accurate."

"That might not be the case. Brother Quan is the successor of San Fen Yu."

The team members of the New Century were discussing chatteringly, and at this moment, the person in Li Yuming's heart slowly walked in from the outside.

"Li Yuming!!!"

Hearing that brisk voice like a yellow warbler, Li Yuming, who was about to shoot a three-pointer, suddenly stiffened.The whole person is fixed in place like this, it is Bai Xiaoxi! ! !Bai Xiaoxi is here! ! !

Putting down the basketball in his hand, Li Yuming turned to look at Bai Xiaoxi.

I saw that Bai Xiaoxi was also looking at him in surprise, her eyes were like water, as if she could melt the whole world.

Walking quickly to Bai Xiaoxi's side, Li Yuming felt that he was about to burst into laughter.

"You didn't come last time!!!" Bai Xiaoxi said coquettishly, even pouted.

Li Yuming scratched his head: "The coach asked me to practice extra last time, so I didn't have time, I'm sorry..."

"I'll let you go once, I have to show my hand tonight!!!"

Li Yuming nodded foolishly.

Bai Xiaoxi suddenly leaned into Li Yuming's ear: "I waited for you until 10:[-] that night!!!"

After all, Bai Xiaoxi lowered her head shyly.And Li Yuming didn't know what to say, but just lowered his head in embarrassment.

"There are so many people watching." It was Zhang Kai who was "disturbing the scenery" again. Neither of them noticed when the big man walked up to them, but only heard his teasing tone.

"What are you talking about, Brother Zhang, we're just reminiscing about the past." Bai Xiaoxi scolded with a smile.

"Reminiscing about the old days? Yuming, come on!!! Brother Kai likes you!!!" Zhang Kai winked at Li Yuming, made a sign of cheering, and walked aside "tactfully".

Li Yuming and Bai Xiaoxi chatted for a while, and Coach Gore also came in. Soon, he blew the whistle, and Bai Xiaoxi led Li Yuming into the crowd to listen to Coach Gore's instructions.

When he heard that Coach Gore was going to arrange a 5V5 confrontation, Bai Xiaoxi happily raised his hand and said in fluent English: "Coach, Li Yuming is here, arrange him to play first."

Only then did Coach Gore realize that the handsome young man he was talking about was also on the scene, so Coach Gore arranged for Li Yuming to start on the bench, playing his familiar point guard position.

While doing warm-up exercises, Bai Xiaoxi didn't talk to Li Yuming anymore, but just sat aside and watched him quietly.When Gore walked past Li Yuming, he patted Li Yuming on the shoulder and encouraged him: "Just let go and fight according to your own ideas."

Since Li Yuming's English is not very accurate, he just nodded with a smile and replied: "OK."

The warm-up time is almost over, and the players returned to the field and took their positions.

Judging from the clothes on the field, the main lineup is directly wearing ball uniforms, while the substitute lineup is wearing training uniforms, including Li Yuming who is wearing CUHK training uniforms.

The main lineup is—power forward: No. 7 Zhang Kai, center: No. 55 Sun Tonglin, small forward: No. 12 Gu Quan, point guard: No. 3 Meng Duo, and No. 20 He Zongmian.

The substitute lineup is—power forward: No. 21 Li Muhao, center: No. 15 Sun Zhe, small forward: No. 13 Qiu Biao, point guard: Li Yuming, shooting guard: No. 5 **** Shan.

With one of Gore's assistants blowing the whistle, the game began.

Sun Zhe and Sun Tonglin jumped the ball, but it was obvious that Sun Tonglin's jumping ability was much better than Sun Zhe's. With a flick of his big hand, the ball flew into Gu Quan's hand.

Gu Quan controlled the ball for halftime, and it was Qiu Biao who defended him alone.Gu Quan is a well-known three-point shooter in China, so the players defending him dare not stay too far away from him.

Gu Quan played a pick-and-roll with his teammates and sent the ball to Zhang Kai who was doing the pick-and-roll for him. Zhang Kai made an easy layup.The off-court staff also turned the scoreboard to 2:0.

Qiu Biao kicked off and passed the ball to Li Yuming, who was serving as a defender.

It's been a long time since he played a real match with real swords and guns. Li Yuming was also nervous and didn't dare to break through casually.As soon as the ball is dribbled, it feels wrong immediately-the previous feeling of one-body ball is completely lost.

This feeling of the ball is not lost because of not playing for a long time, because that feeling has been there since the first time I touched basketball.

Li Yuming secretly sighed in his heart. After all, the doctor had told him in advance that after such a long time, he could still accept this fact.

Awkwardly dribbling the ball across the half court, Li Yuming relied on his weaker hand to throw the ball to the outside.

**** Shan had no chance and returned the ball to Li Yuming.

Seeing that his teammates had no chance, Li Yuming decided to give it a try himself.

Right-handed mid-range shot! ! !
When Li Yuming made a shot, Bai Xiaoxi clenched his fist nervously. Will his ball go in?

The ball stumbled on the rim, and finally rolled into the net, and the ball went in!

2: 2.

In the process of returning to defense, veteran Qiu Biao gave Li Yuming a high-five to express his encouragement.

As for the main lineup, taking advantage of the fact that the substitute lineup was not fully settled, Gu Quan made a quick break and made a layup!

4: 2.

Li Yuming continued to hold the ball.

Gu Quan stepped forward to interfere. Obviously, Li Yuming no longer had the ability to easily get rid of the opponent's defense as before. When he was cornered by Gu Quan, the ball was almost broken.

Li Yuming had no choice but to pass the ball to Qiu Biao.

Qiu Biao made a shot after receiving the ball, made a three-pointer and made a hit.

4: 5.

Gore saw the situation on the court and shouted: "Look out for the outside line, don't be shot too many three-pointers."

Meng Duo said that he knew it while controlling the ball.

Meng Duo dribbled the ball to the top of the arc and found a teammate coming up for a single block, so he chose to break through by himself.

Li Yuming, who was blocked by Zhang Kaidan, immediately reacted and gave Meng Duo a big hat for chasing him.

"beep"

The assistant coach off the court blew his whistle, and Li Yuming fouled the thug.

Li Yuming folded his hips and shook his head helplessly.If this ball was placed in his own hand before he was injured, it would definitely be a wonderful and shocking hat. However, after the injury, his right hand is obviously not as agile as it used to be, and because of such a small error, he has become a thug.

Meng Duo got a free throw opportunity.

Meng Duo showed a good state and made two free throws.

6: 5.

Li Yuming controlled the ball and passed it to Li Muhao who was waiting at the top of the arc, and Li Muhao passed the ball to veteran Qiu Biao.

Qiu Biao breaks through and misses!
Sun Tonglin took the rebound and passed a long pass to He Zongmian, who was coming down quickly. He Zongmian scored an easy layup.

8: 5.

This time, Qiu Biao took control of the ball and squatted facing Gu Quan who was defending him.

Li Yuming dexterously walked the bottom and caught the ball from another direction, but immediately, Meng Duo stuck it up.

Li Yuming reluctantly chose a three-point shot.

All eyes follow the trajectory of the ball.

"Boom"

The ball went out of the frame, but fortunately, Sun Zhe under the basket picked up the rebound and scored directly with a hook.

8: 7.

Li Yuming shook his head. Obviously, he was also very dissatisfied with the three-pointer that hit the frame just now. He looked in Bai Xiaoxi's direction helplessly, but Bai Xiaoxi gave him an encouraging look.

(End of this chapter)