I am reborn and just want to concentrate on my studies

For the next period of time, Yi Yang spent time in the game and on the way to the game.

The divisional competition was more intense than expected, because the current year has not divided the Western Division and the Eastern Division. High schools in Jiangnan Province can only be divided into the Southern Division. In comparison, the overall strength of the South is stronger.

But since the team developed strategies with Zhou Ji and him as the core, the game has progressed more smoothly than expected.

Zhou Ji once led last year's Normal University High School to the quarterfinals with his breakthrough and passing abilities, but he was limited in subsequent games because when his opponents realized his breakthrough ability, they targeted the inside space. Just shrink.

But starting this year, because of Yi Yang's existence, as long as the opponent dares to shrink and short Yi Yang from the outside, he is asking for trouble.

Of course, the actual situation on the field cannot be summed up in two sentences, nor can it be won by just two people. The running coordination of teammates, defense, and so on, the competition is about the overall strength. Yi Yang and Zhou Ji It functions more like a sharp knife, confusing the opponent, and thus the teammates get better and better.

"Ah? Will the next game be played at the High School Affiliated to Normal University?" Wang Sangning was slightly startled.

Yi Yang, who was working on the problem, nodded and said: "This next game is very important. If we win, our school will lock in the top two in the district competition in advance."

"Amazing."

Yi Yang raised his head slightly, pondered for a while, and shook his head helplessly.

"What's wrong?" Wang Sangning asked.

"But the next game will be more troublesome..."

"trouble?"

Yi Yang nodded, but did not elaborate.

Zhou Ji was not there for the next game.

This is also one of the contradictions that cannot be reconciled between the high school league and senior high school students.

The period from the high school student league divisional competition to the final national finals coincides with the period of physical tests for high-level athletes in many regions, college entrance examinations for sports majors, and various simulation tests.

Wang Sangning asked curiously: "Can you tell me?"

Yi Yang thought for a while and said: "To put it simply, a very powerful main player in our team is going to take part in a high-level athlete test, and that day happens to be the competition day."

Wang Sangning thought for a while: "Is that the kind of person who can change the direction of the game by himself?"

Yi Yang nodded: "You can say that."

Wang Sangning thought for a moment, "But you said he was going to take part in a test for high-level athletes... He is already a first-level athlete?"

Yi Yang nodded, "The way the high school league is like this, the top eight teams in the divisional competition will already have one national first-level athlete quota. If they are in the top four, there will be two. If they are nationally ranked, there will be one quota. There are 6 places for 1st place, 5 places for 2nd place, and 4 places for 3rd and 4th place.”

"Last year Zhou Ji led the team to the top eight in the country and had a national first-level quota. Then everyone had no objections and pushed him. So he has been a national first-level athlete since last year. Of course he is eligible to register for high school this year. Level athlete.”

Wang Sangning nodded thoughtfully: "Well...if you can enter the challenge, you are actually considered to be the top four in the country, right?"

Yi Yang nodded.

"In other words, if we can win the next game, we will already have four high-level athletes qualified, right?"

"Huh?" Yi Yang was slightly startled.

Then Wang Sangning smiled and said, "Based on your performance in the team, you should be able to get one of the places, right?"

Yi Yang thought for a while and nodded: "Well, if there are four places, I should be able to work hard to get it."

"If you think about it this way, the outcome of the next game is really crucial, so it's normal to be a little stressed."

Yi Yang sighed slightly, yes, because of this, he can only rely on his own core in the next game. Then the opponent will definitely strengthen the defense on the outside, and it will not be as easy to beat as before.

However, there are still two days left before the game. Coach Gao will probably make targeted arrangements in these two days.

Yi Yang put these messy thoughts aside and asked, "Did anything important happen at school during the two weeks I was away?"

Because the competition started in the second half of the winter vacation, I have been staying with the team together, and I have not stayed at Jiang Lili's house this semester.

Wang Sangning thought for a while: "Well...it's not anything important." Her eyes subconsciously looked at Deng Wenxiao in the front row.

Yi Yang followed Wang Sangning's gaze in that direction in confusion and asked, "What's wrong?"

Wang Sangning shook his head: "Nothing."

Yi Yang followed Wang Sangning's gaze and silently glanced at Deng Wenxiao's back over there without saying anything.

…

When Yi Yang came to the gym for training in the afternoon, Lei Zhenyu, who was standing at the school gate, saw him and quickly pulled him aside.

"What's wrong?" Yi Yang asked.

Lei Zhenyu said very seriously: "Brother, my opponent came in and stepped on the spot!"

"Step in?" Yi Yang was slightly startled.

Their next opponent is Chengde Middle School in the Southern Division, which entered the challenge last year. It is one of the strongest teams in the Southern Division.

Yi Yang thought for a while and finally understood.

The game in Hanning City was originally scheduled to be held in No. 1 Middle School, but after all, No. 1 Middle School did not advance to the divisional round this year, and no one would be willing to continue to use the venue for other teams, so I heard that No. 1 Middle School was looking for a new venue. For a reason, it seemed that they wanted to repair the arena, so the competition organizing committee changed the venue to the arena at the High School Affiliated to the Normal University.

The gymnasium of the High School Affiliated to the Normal University is much worse than that of the No. 1 Middle School, but the main difference lies in the setting of the spectator seats. However, there are no problems with the stadium facilities.

"Oh, the people from Chengde Middle School have arrived?" Yi Yang asked.

Lei Zhenyu said: "Yes! We set aside a half court for them to train and adapt. We are in the half court near the back door. I am waiting here just to tell you that you are our secret weapon. Come in later. Don't show off your three-point shooting ability in the future, it will be difficult if they find out and are on guard."

Yi Yang looked Lei Zhenyu up and down, and the look in his eyes made the latter a little unhappy: "Why are you looking at me like this?"

Yi Yang said: "I didn't expect that you also have a thoughtful side."

"Tch!" Lei Zhenyu snorted dissatisfied.

Yi Yang patted Lei Zhenyu on the shoulder: "Okay, let's go in."

When Yi Yang took two steps, Lei Zhenyu suddenly said seriously: "Yi Yang!"

Yi Yang turned around in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Lei Zhenyu hesitated and said seriously: "We must win this game!"

Yi Yang was silent for a while and said, "Why do you suddenly say this seriously?"

Lei Zhenyu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Well... this is the last chance for Lin Song and I."

Yi Yang was stunned.

Lei Zhenyu continued: "We are high school students after all. Unlike the professional youth teams who play in the U-series, it is actually very difficult for us to get the national first level. If we can't get it this year, we will have to play another year in our senior year." We will miss some single-move opportunities, and the value obtained will not be that great... If we can win this game, we can lock in the challenge tickets in advance, which means locking in four first-level tickets in advance. quota.”

Yi Yang said nothing.

"If there are four places, Lin Song and I...well...I think the two of us should still have a chance. If we lose this game, we will face last year's champion Mingde in the next game. In middle school, it’s not that easy to fight. There’s a high chance that you’ll lose and you won’t be able to enter the challenge. The division ranking is probably around third or fourth, with only two first-level spots.”

"If there are only two spots, either I or the coach will push you up! Except for Senior Brother Zhou Ji, you have made the greatest contribution to the team. I don't think everyone will have any objections to this."

Yi Yang's expression moved slightly.

Lei Zhenyu looked a little embarrassed. He probably felt a little ashamed to say such things on this occasion, but he still gritted his teeth and continued: "As for the other spot, I hope you will recommend Lin Song, and I will also recommend him."

Yi Yang remained expressionless for a moment, then waved his hand and said with a smile, "I thought I was going to say something, but instead you showed me your brotherly love here."

After a pause, Yi Yang said: "Don't worry, I will definitely do my best!"

Lei Zhenyu nodded seriously.

…

"Huh? You also want to go to the game the day after tomorrow?"

After hearing Deng Wenxiao's words, Luo Ying had a strange expression and thought about it seriously: "To be honest, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about this competition. The school's publicity in this regard was too poor."

"Come with me!"

Luo Ying thought for a moment and shook his head: "No, I'm going to attend a lecture that day, won't you go? A senior fellow from the 2006 class graduated from Peking University!"

Deng Wenxiao hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "Forget it... I still won't go."

Luo Ying said helplessly: "Oh, I think you are crazy about falling in love. I remember didn't Yi Yang reject you last time?"

"Well, that doesn't count! It's just a bottle of drink."

"You lie to yourself." Luo Ying shrugged, smiled and waved goodbye, and said, "Okay, you can go watch the game by yourself, I'm going to attend the lecture."

Deng Wenxiao watched Luo Ying leave and sighed quietly.

Since the last time I confided my feelings to Wang Sangning, I have been going home from school with her every day, so my former good friends have gradually faded away.

Deng Wenxiao waited for a while. Wang Sangning came out of the bathroom, and she went to greet him.

"Sang Ning..." Deng Wenxiao hesitated, not knowing how to speak.

Wang Sangning looked at Deng Wenxiao and suddenly said with a smile: "Wenxiao, Yi Yang's game is going to be played at our school the day after tomorrow. Let's go watch his game together, right?"

Deng Wenxiao was slightly startled, "Huh?"

"Um...don't you want to go?"

"No... ah, no, uh... okay." Deng Wenxiao nodded, and his heart became brighter.

Wang Sangning smiled, put her hand on Deng Wenxiao's shoulder, and said, "I don't quite understand the last question taught by the teacher today...can you explain it to me again?"

During Yi Yang's absence, Wang Sangning often invited Deng Wenxiao to his home and helped her with homework. When it was late, he asked Jiang Lili to drive Deng Wenxiao back. Over the past few days, Deng Wenxiao Xiao was no longer very restrained when he went to their home.

Deng Wenxiao was about to agree, but suddenly thought of something and said, "But... Yi Yang is going back to your cousin's house today, right?"

Wang Sangning nodded: "Yes."

Deng Wenxiao's face suddenly turned red and said, "Then...then I'd better not go."

Wang Sangning smiled nonchalantly: "Isn't that just right?"

"ah!?"

"My sister bought some ingredients, and we just happened to go back and cook them together."

"Do you still want to have dinner together?"

"It's not the first time."

Deng Wenxiao buried his face a little low and sighed quietly.