Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 52 What Happened That Night

As night fell, the bell for evening self-study rang for the third time and the entire campus fell silent.

Chen Fang and Yue Gang were walking on the campus. They had just finished their meal and were digesting their food.

"You don't have class tomorrow, what time do you plan to come?" Yue Gang asked.

"We will play in the afternoon, Captain, what do you think we should do?"

"It's safer to not train tomorrow, but we still have to meet up at the stadium." Yue Gang expressed his thoughts.

"That's no problem. Han Nuo, remember to hand in Kou Feng's team recruitment report tomorrow morning, and then send the 12-man list to the organizing committee."

"I remember. Han Nuo does have potential, but what about Kou Feng? He didn't play for the entire afternoon, just sat there and watched."

"Kou Feng has his own problems. We will slowly solve them. There is no rush. There is no need to let him play in the game if he is not on the same page."

"I think so too. It's a bit of a pity. According to what you said, Kou Feng is an instant combat force, but it's a pity that we can't use him." Yue Gang sighed.

"We still have to rely on ourselves. We must win the Affiliated High School tomorrow!" Chen Fang pushed Yue Gang and scolded him with a smile: "Before every game, I have to talk with you. It's very tiring."

Yue Gang was embarrassed and waved his hand: "Then I will go home directly."

"Row."

Chen Fang watched Yue Gang disappear into the night and walked alone on the campus.

Although the school has issued a notice that the participating students do not have to attend classes tonight and tomorrow, no one will stop them if they want to go. Chen Fang sneaked into the classroom through the back door and sat in his seat.

Wang Zhen looked at him in surprise, and Chen Fang blinked, signaling him not to cause trouble.

Taking out the exercises, Chen Fang immersed himself in the sea of questions.

The evening self-study session ended quickly, and Wang Zhen jumped over: "Oh my god, I haven't seen you for several days."

"Really?" Chen Fang didn't think so. This period of time was extremely busy. It seemed to pass very quickly, just like the blink of an eye.

"You are a big star now, why would you still think about your poor brother?"

"Damn it, stop it, just tell me what you want!" Chen Fang knew that Wang Zhen must have something to ask for.

"Haha, you are worthy of being brothers. It is said that you can bring a cheering group to the game, but only 100 people can go. I want to ask, do you have any way?"

Chen Fang was skeptical: "Is this true? I've never heard of it."

"No way, a lot of people are spreading it."

"I'll ask tomorrow."

"I've been waiting for you to say this. If there are three places, you know." Wang Zhen smiled so hard that his eyes became slits.

"Understood, understood. Boss Wang has spoken. I will go all out!"

Wang Zhen was very happy. He came over and whispered, "Did you know that Lin Xi was on the cheerleading team?"

"I just found out this morning."

"Then you can. I just found out about this before evening self-study. Wow, brother, I'm so envious. You have achieved success in both your career and love life. This autumn is yours."

"Look at your wretched look, let me just say this, we have no relationship at all. From the beginning of the school year till now, we have said less than three sentences in total."

"Okay, but it's a fact that Lin Xi joined the cheerleading team. Don't you know what her purpose is?"

Facing Wang Zhen's questioning, Chen Fang sighed: "When the time comes, things will work out. Anyway, I won't talk about high school."

"Then you have to explain it clearly to others. You said that Lin Xi did poorly in this monthly exam. Does it have anything to do with you?" Wang Zhen suddenly became serious.

Chen Fang didn't expect Wang Zhen to get serious while joking. He thought about it for several times but still had no idea how to respond.

"Why, are you pretending to be confused? Lin Xi is the darling of our class, don't keep her hanging."

"Okay, find a chance, and I'll definitely tell you, okay?"

Wang Zhen wanted to say something, but the class bell rang, so he sat back down.

Chen Fang's concentration was immediately distracted. Taking several deep breaths was of no use. To be honest, falling in love was a fatal distraction for students. Even someone like Chen Fang felt his scalp tingling.

In one class period, perhaps less than half is spent on reading. Wang Zhen was angry and brought up all sorts of issues, but there was nothing he could do, after all, his starting point was right.

The school bell rang, and Chen Fang still had one question to finish. Seeing Wang Zhen waiting, he said, "You go first. I have to finish it before I go back."

"Okay, I'll be leaving then."

As the students packed their bags and went downstairs one by one, the classroom soon became quiet again.

When Chen Fang finished solving the problem and stretched himself comfortably, he realized that he was the only one left in the classroom.

"Wow, I actually got the achievement badge for being the last to leave." After laughing at himself, Chen Fang put the textbooks, homework and exercises back into the drawer, picked up his luggage and went to turn off the lights.

Now he has to bring a lot of things, a towel, a change of clothes, including slippers and everyday shoes. He can't let the same thing happen again as last time with his shoes torn.

As soon as the lights were turned off, the light suddenly became dark. The lights in the corridor and stairwell were dim. Chen Fang waited for a while, waiting for his eyes to adjust to the brightness before he started to go downstairs.

He didn't want to experience the depressing experience of being accidentally injured before the game. He had suffered such a loss in his previous life. Not only was he scolded, but he also had to pay a large sum of money.

When he came downstairs, there were not many cars in the carport. Chen Fang put the big bag on his shoulder and reached for the car keys. Suddenly, he felt a figure standing in the carport.

I took a few steps closer before I could see who it was.

Lin Xi.

Chen Fang’s first reaction was that what was supposed to come would eventually come, and he walked over slowly with a tingling scalp.

"I originally wanted to wait in the classroom, but then I was afraid of being seen by others, so I went downstairs." Lin Xi's voice was very low, but the whole campus was so quiet now that even the buzzing of mosquitoes could be heard.

"Is there something wrong?" Chen Fang asked pretending to be confused.

"Nothing, just a little nervous about cheerleading tomorrow."

"There's nothing to be afraid of. It's just the timeouts and the opening and closing moments. It's a simple move to jump up and down."

"The teacher said the same thing, but this is my first time participating, and I've never learned to dance. I even made a fool of myself during rehearsal today..." Lin Xi lowered her head, unable to continue.

"You haven't learned it? Then why are you going there?" Chen Fang blurted out and regretted it right after he said it. Isn't this just asking for trouble by bringing up the topic?

Lin Xi didn't answer. She put her little hands in front of her, pinched her right hand with her left hand, and tickled her left hand with her right hand.

"Let's go. The teacher will be here for inspection soon." Chen Fang quickly changed the subject.

The two of them got on their bicycles and rode towards the school gate. When Old Man Liu at the gate saw them, he started laughing.

He didn't say anything, but just pressed the electronic sliding door and opened the side door.

Chen Fang felt that the old man's eyesight was not healthy, so he could only speed up and pedal out.

The street lights were still on. The two rode side by side. One didn't dare to speak, and the other didn't know what to say. Just like that, they rode out of the branch road and came to the main road.

Chen Fang knew that Lin Xi was going north, and he was going south, so he said, "Be careful on the road, ride slowly."

Seeing Chen Fang was about to leave, Lin Xi didn't care about being shy and shouted, "Wait."

Chen Fang could only stop and turn around.

Lin Xi loves to wear skirts. Today she was wearing a light blue dress, which showed off her 173cm tall and graceful figure to the fullest.

Her neck-length hair fluttered slightly in the evening breeze, with a few strands playfully flying in front of her. There was no decoration on her head, only a light blue flower headband.

The bangs that reach her eyebrows make her look more delicate and elegant.

"I have something I want to tell you." Lin Xi mustered up the courage. Today's opportunity was too rare. Chen Fang's whereabouts were already difficult to grasp. When Lin Xi saw Chen Fang concentrating on doing his homework alone, he felt his heart beating wildly.

So she made a bold decision.

Lin Xi, you have to be brave. After encouraging herself, Lin Xi raised her head and looked directly at Chen Fang.

Chen Fang couldn't help but hold his breath, and listened to Lin Xi's voice word for word.

"I think I like you."

Is this a straight ball? This is a bronze-level master...

Seeing that Chen Fang had no reaction, and even no expression, Lin Xi's body trembled a little, and the light in his eyes dimmed.

"I think we are still students and should focus on our studies." Chen Fang also declined in a bronze-level manner.

The voices, smiles, and classic quotes of several Tik Tok Aquaman flashed through his mind.

"I did poorly on the test on purpose. It won't affect my studies." Lin Xi explained stubbornly.

"I know, but I really can't promise you that, because I can't make a promise."

Lin Xi lowered her head. The wind was getting stronger and her light blue dress fluttered in the wind.

For some reason, Chen Fang thought of the class reunion in his previous life, and Lin Xi, who looked haggard and even wooden.

"Actually, we can meet at university." Chen Fang blurted out.

Lin Xi raised her head in shock, and the joy in her eyes overflowed in an instant.

"We will be in the same university." Her voice was soft, but her tone was as firm as a mountain.

Chen Fang agreed without regret: "If at that time, we still think each other is good, then let's be together!"

"But before that, we have to keep our distance at school as usual!" Chen Fang quickly added.

together!
When hearing this, Lin Xi's fair face turned visibly red even under the cover of night.

"Go back early, see you tomorrow!" Chen Fang didn't know what to say anymore, so he could only end with this sentence.

"See you tomorrow!" Lin Xi got on his bike in a panic and fled.

Looking at the beautiful figure going away, Chen Fang sighed dejectedly.

In the end, I still obeyed the palpitations deep in my heart.

At least at school, nothing will happen.

Two years later, I'll have another headache.

Chen Fang could only comfort himself in this way.

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"Thank you, thank you." Wang Yuan held Liao Hui's hand, and the two said goodbye outside the hotel.

"Brother Wang, you are too kind. We all like basketball and have the same hobby. Just based on this point, there is nothing else to say."

"I've already arranged it for you. Just go over to the front desk and get your room card."

"Really, no need. Our company will reimburse us."

"Hey, why are you being so polite to me? Do you want me to repeat what you just said?"

"Haha, then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

"Brother Pan, thank you for your help." Wang Yuan extended his hand to Pan Anji who was smiling beside him.

"Brother Wang, it's my duty, it's my duty." Pan Anji quickly shook hands with both hands.

"Then I won't disturb your rest. I've already called a designated driver to take you to the hotel."

After some more pleasantries, Liao Hui and Pan Anji agreed on a meeting time for tomorrow and got into the car. In the car, they did not forget to wave goodbye.

With the window open and the cool breeze blowing, the effect of the alcohol was somewhat suppressed.

Pan Anji smacked his lips and said, "Captain Wang's alcohol tolerance is really amazing. He drank a pound of alcohol and he was fine."

"People in the political and legal fields can drink a lot. Many of them are retired military personnel. This is basic skill." Liao Hui burped and rubbed his temples.

"Now that we have drunk the wine, we really have to take this matter seriously tomorrow." Pan Anji said with a smile.

"If it's what Captain Wang said, then at least it's worth going. I'll see tomorrow. Anyway, I can't let my brother gossip about it."

"By the way, what is your reason for coming here this time?"

"As for me, I was on a business trip and asked my colleague in charge of the Nanyang department for the title of director of the provincial high school league."

"Oh, it's still the Imperial Envoy."

"Haha, you are the best at chatting."

The two chatted all the way to the hotel, walked to the front desk, and successfully got the room card. When Liao Hui was about to walk towards the elevator, he was stopped.

"It's still early." Pan Anji said.

The two brothers looked at each other and burst into strange laughter.

"Walking around?"

“Let’s go shopping!”

The two were in high spirits and walked out of the hotel arm in arm.

Two hours later, at the Yuehu District Police Station, Wang Yuan saw the two brothers Liao Hui and Pan Anji, who were covered in dust and squatting in a corner.

After some operations and under constant warning, the two men finally walked out of the police station with their heads bowed all the way.

"Brother Wang..." Liao Hui was so ashamed that he almost committed suicide.

"Hey, things are easy to get into trouble when you're drunk. It's okay, this doesn't count as a criminal record." What else could Wang Yuan say but to comfort her.

"You are unfamiliar with the place, and it is just a coincidence that we are conducting a special crackdown. But fortunately, the place you are going to actually has no services and is a black shop, so don't be afraid."

"Ah, is that so?" Pan Anji was in a real roller coaster mood. He was a civil servant with a formal position, but when he saw the police breaking down the door, he wanted to die.

Liao Hui was also listless, having sobered up long ago. He was squatting in the detention room of the police station. He had reviewed his short life several times, and all his tears of regret had dried up.

It’s hard to imagine the director’s expression when he heard a phone call from the club.

All these years of hard work were destroyed in an instant.

"Come on, have a cigarette." Wang Yuan saw that they were still in a state of daze, so he took out a cigarette to help them calm down.

After smoking a cigarette, people feel a little more alive.

Wang Yuan was very familiar with such an embarrassing situation. He asked the driver to drive the car over and took them back personally.

Sitting in the police car again was a different feeling. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was like two worlds apart.

No one was in the mood to talk along the way, and the two brothers looked like they wanted to cry but had no tears.

When they arrived at the hotel, Liao Hui, who had finally recovered, held Wang Yuan's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, Brother Wang. I will definitely get this done for you."

"Yes, it will be done. I will solve any difficulties." Pan Anji patted his chest and promised.

Wang Yuan didn't say much. He personally sent them to the elevator and only left when he saw the elevator going up.

When I got back to the car, I couldn't stop laughing.

The driver kept his eyes straight ahead and drove like a wooden man.

One night, two stories. Life is so colorful and bizarre.

(End of this chapter)