LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 68
Chapter 68: Basketball
“Ah~ When can class start~”
Ning Chu languidly laid on the desk, not because he loved studying, but because during the holiday, he couldn’t help but worry about Wen Yang going out alone.
But he had to learn to let go and trust, which left him every time Wen Yang went out feeling anxious.
He couldn’t just be a tailing shadow forever, right?
“Wen Yang, wanna go play basketball?”
Suddenly, the dormitory door was flung open, and a male classmate poked his head in to ask.
Ning Chu instinctively glanced over, noticed it was an unfamiliar guy, and laid back down on the desk.
He was usually busy keeping Wen Yang’s virgin status intact, avoiding social interactions altogether. Meanwhile, Wen Yang, being the class monitor, regularly visited other dorms for tasks, gradually making friends with other classmates.
“Sure, Shaoqing, Ning Chu, you guys wanna go?”
“Definitely! I’m bored to death in the dormitory.” Zhang Shaoqing hopped up from his chair, “I’ll change my clothes.”
“What about you, Ning Chu?”
Ning Chu was actually a bit tempted, but looking at his 1.6-meter height, he closed his eyes and played dead.
If he didn’t grow taller, basketball would be off the table for him forever.
Look at those handsome guys at 1.8 meters tall, and then look at his weak little self…
“I won’t go out tonight; you guys go ahead.”
“It’s only just after six.” Wen Yang nodded, “Do you want me to bring you anything?”
“A bottle of Coke, thanks~”
As the door closed, the only sound left in the dormitory was the ceiling fan going creak creak, like it was about to topple over.
It was just going to play basketball anyway, so it should be fine.
Ning Chu stretched, yawned, and prepared to get on his phone.
For the last couple of days, Wen Yang had gone to the cafeteria and the supermarket alone without encountering any surprises.
Worry as he might, he still had to believe in Wen Yang’s self-control.
Lying flat on the bed, Ning Chu stared at the mottled ceiling, and after a moment of silence, suddenly grabbed the hem of his shirt and rolled it up to his collarbone.
He looked down and ripped off the two Band-Aids from his chest.
“The stickiness is a bit strong, it hurts…”
But it worked pretty well! The Band-Aids almost perfectly concealed any protrusion! He wouldn’t attract attention while walking around.
Ning Chu suddenly noticed a small detail, mumbling to himself: “If I were a girl, no bra would mean exposure, being naked…”
“Damn! Does that mean I’m that lewd?!”
He suddenly felt restless, rolling around on the bed.
Wearing a bra means dressing in women’s clothing; not wearing one means being naked…
These phrases seemed to be key tags of a Small Royal Text!
……
Several basketball courts were sparsely distributed in the dormitory area, each surrounded by high wire fences to prevent basketballs from flying around and hitting passersby.
It was already six-thirty in the evening, and the daytime heat had faded, replaced by a light breeze announcing the arrival of night; now was the liveliest time in the dormitory area.
To play basketball, Wen Yang wore a tank top and shorts, sporting a pair of somewhat worn-out sneakers.
“There are quite a few people.” Zhang Shaoqing, dressed in professional basketball gear and even wearing sports socks, walked in beside Wen Yang, proudly tugging at his jersey, “Look at this outfit, I spent over five thousand on it, and it even has an autograph~”
“Looks good.”
Wen Yang nodded calmly and glanced at the classmates from the neighboring dorm: “Just the three of us?”
“And one more… over there!”
Following his classmate’s gaze, Wen Yang’s expression stiffened slightly.
Why was there a girl too?
“She’s coming!”
As the girl jogged over, Wen Yang’s gaze involuntarily drifted upwards.
The classmate began introducing, “This is Shan Shan from our class. Earlier, when I was looking for players to gather for a game, she volunteered, and I heard she’s quite good.”
Well, based on her professional outfit, she indeed looked impressive.
Wen Yang still couldn’t help but let his gaze wander toward the girl.
Shan Shan, like him, was dressed in a tank top and shorts, her huge basketball bouncing as she jogged, making it hard to look away.
Shan Shan reached them and pulled her shoulder-length hair into a high ponytail with a scrunchie, cheerfully asking, “I’m not late, am I?”
“No, not really…” Wen Yang stuttered a bit, still a little virgin, completely clueless about where to direct his gaze.
Zhang Shaoqing, on the other hand, had his eyes lit up, staring at her intently.
“Is it just the four of us? Then let’s get started?” Shan Shan took the basketball and leaped elegantly, effortlessly sinking it from the three-point line, grinning, “I’m really strong! Don’t hold back.”
“Let’s split into teams… Wen Yang, you go with her, okay?”
Wen Yang awkwardly nodded.
He wasn’t great at basketball, but at least he had height on his side in this sport.
But unfortunately, today his attention was diverted to those bouncing basketballs.
As the pairs began to compete, the balls bounced even more vigorously, and the tank tops barely held together; from the side, one could vaguely see her ample assets.
And then there were those healthy, sun-kissed legs…
“Can’t you play basketball?”
After losing another point, Shan Shan came over to Wen Yang, brushing her fallen hair behind her ear, smiling in comfort, “It’s okay; I can teach you whenever I have time.”
Her sun-kissed skin gleamed with a thin layer of sweat, reflecting a warm orange hue under the court lights.
Wen Yang quickly glanced at her and nervously looked away.
“Maybe… next time.”
“Alright!” Shan Shan joyfully ran ahead, ducking to snatch the basketball from Zhang Shaoqing.
“Whoa! Too fast!”
Zhang Shaoqing chased after her, yelling back, “You guard the board!”
But Shan Shan was already jumping from the three-point line, making another precise basket.
“Wow, so strong~”
“So fierce!”
Though she was petite, probably under 1.7 meters tall, and Wen Yang was still clueless about basketball, Shan Shan managed to dominate the game, scoring points while facing two guys at once.
About half an hour later, they sat on the sidelines to rest.
Wen Yang wiped the sweat off his face with his tank top, catching his breath when a bottle of water was handed to him.
“Here, drink some water.”
Looking up, he saw Shan Shan plopping down right next to him, smiling with boundless energy, “Let’s take a break. Later, I’ll teach you how to shoot; you barely know the basics~”
“Sure.”
“Why don’t you ever look at me?” Shan Shan leaned closer, smiling brightly, “Add me as a friend later, I can help you out whenever I’m free.”
“I charge for basketball lessons, you know~”
“I’m broke…”
“You’re a classmate. How about this~ A 20% discount?” Shan Shan’s eyes turned into slits as she grinned, “Let’s just say it’s free!”
Wen Yang felt like he was making a fortune, delightedly adding her as a friend.