Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 65 White Horse Boy
When the first ray of sunlight in the early morning shone into the Dongsheng Stadium, Chen Fang had just finished shooting 300 three-pointers. He was sweating profusely and gasping for breath.

Today is game day, and there are less than four hours left. Logically, we shouldn't train at this intensity.

But Chen Fang just wanted to surrender. From the moment he made up his mind, the fire in his heart never went out, but burned more and more fiercely.

He didn't think about being injured or hiding. In today's game, he wanted to fight for his future.

A figure walked into the stadium. When he saw Chen Fang, he was stunned for a moment, but still walked over.

"Kou Feng!" Chen Fang saw clearly who it was.

"You came so early!" Kou Feng said in surprise, looking at Chen Fang who was steaming.

"Aren't you here too?" Chen Fang smiled.

He went to get a towel to dry his body, and the next training would not need to be so intense.

Kou Feng didn't know how to answer. The reason why he came so early was because he wanted to have a good fight with his former teammates, who were also his enemies.

I had insomnia yesterday. When I woke up in a daze, I found that I woke up half an hour earlier than usual. So I thought of going to the stadium to practice. When I passed by Dongsheng Stadium, I found that the door was not locked, so I came in to take a look out of curiosity.

Seeing Chen Fang looking relaxed, Kou Feng hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth. He didn't want to let anyone down. Most of the responsibility for today's game was on him, and he couldn't hide it or evade it.

"Captain Chen, there is something I want to tell you, and I hope you can tell everyone when the whole team gathers later."

"What's the matter?" Chen Fang asked while wiping his body.

"It's about Lake Tai!" Kou Feng gritted his teeth and blurted out.

"Taihu? Then you say." Chen Fang's expression remained unchanged.

"Taihu is very strong. They are a youth training team, a U16 youth training team formed by various sports schools in Shandong."

Kou Feng noticed that Chen Fang's expression did not change, and thought he did not believe it, so he said anxiously: "It is absolutely true. Someone came to see me yesterday. It was my former teammate. He is in the Taihu team."

Chen Fang's expression changed, but he looked very interested. He asked, "Your teammate? You mean, you were also in the U16 team. Aren't you from a sports school?"

"It's true that I went to a sports school, but I was selected for the U12 team a long time ago. It's just that I was eliminated when I was in the U16 team."

"So, you know all of this Taihu now?"

"Not completely, but I should have dealt with most of them."

"This is a good thing. With you, we will at least be aware of the situation. When Teacher Sun comes, you can explain it to everyone."

"Aren't you surprised?" Kou Feng felt puzzled.

"I already knew about it yesterday. What surprised me was that you would fight with your former teammate. When the time comes, don't worry about friendship and be unable to do it." Chen Fang said with a smile.

"No, I will do my best." Kou Feng said decisively.

"Oh." Chen Fang was puzzled again. He looked at Kou Feng's expression and asked, "Could it be that you two have a grudge against each other?"

"There are too many grudges." Kou Feng smiled bitterly: "I was very successful for a while, so I was quite arrogant. At that time, each sports school held a last-place elimination competition, and I offended a lot of people and also beat some people away. Who doesn't have brothers and friends? So I have a lot of enemies."

"Later, the sports school selected the U14 youth training team, and many opponents were trained together, so they started to target me."

"But at that time I was the top player with the support of my coach. But then I stopped growing taller and the level of these people grew with their height, so I started to be provoked everywhere."

"Until last year, they were already at loggerheads, causing chaos in training, so the coach stepped in to mediate."

“Then I came out because they were worth more than I was.”

Kou Feng said to Chen Fang self-deprecatingly: "Isn't it cruel?"

Chen Fang shook his head: "If competitive sports are not cruel, then how can they still be called sports? It's not like we're raising sheep!"

Kou Feng was stunned by these words, and nodded after a while: "It is me who is childish."

"I see. Does that mean this group of people will come after you today?"

"Yes, an old enemy came here to protest yesterday. I don't want to implicate everyone, so please allow me to start in today's game."

"No problem, but I have to remind you that this is not just your game, it's also my game."

Kou Feng misunderstood, and he agreed: "You are the boss of the team, I will not steal your limelight, just assign the most difficult tasks to me."

Chen Fang didn't explain and threw a ball over: "Come on."

"Same to you!" Kou Feng caught the flying basketball with one hand.

Chen Fang did not answer, but dribbled the ball and went to the other side to strengthen his basic dribbling skills.

Kou Feng soon noticed that Chen Fang's dribbling training was very special. After watching for a while, he couldn't help but ask, "What are the benefits of this kind of dribbling training?"

Chen Fang is practicing one-handed ball control by tying his other hand behind his back. No matter what dribbling action he makes, he controls it with one hand. This looks awkward and even funny.

Hearing Kou Feng's question, Chen Fang grabbed the ball with one hand and stopped.

"A lot of times, the ball protector is busy fighting against the close defender, and most of the time, he can only use one hand to complete the action."

Kou Feng nodded: "Is this actual combat training?"

"Not really. In fact, when you dribble with one hand, your hand has to keep looking for the ball. This requires a higher level of landing when dribbling, and you need to exert more force on the ball. At the same time, it also strengthens your ability to dribble blindly."

"I see. Is this advanced training for guards?" Kou Feng asked humbly.

"No, every player needs it, no matter what position."

"In the future of basketball, the five positions will be mixed up. Most of the previous training will have to be replaced by new training concepts. In the future professional arena, the higher the league, the higher the requirements for positions. There will be some players who are neither here nor there, some who are mixed with others, some who are two-way guards, some who are swinging forwards and guards, some who are 3D players, etc." Chen Fang explained.

Kou Feng seemed to be thinking about something. He asked blankly, "I have studied for so many years. Have I been wrong?"

"That's right, but it wastes a lot of time. More scientific training will speed up our ability improvement."

"So, you were just an ordinary student last semester, but now you are one of the best high school students in Nanyang?" Kou Feng asked the question that had been in his mind.

Chen Fang's heart skipped a beat. This was the first person who questioned his rapid improvement in football skills.

"I practiced a lot this summer." Chen Fang gave an ambiguous answer, and then continued: "I can only say that my training was very effective for me, dribbling, shooting, and getting rid of it."

"If you want to learn, I can teach you."

Kou Feng was distracted by this sentence. He admitted: "I do want to learn. I still want to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a professional."

"Okay, but let's get through Lake Tai first."

"it is good."

Just as he finished speaking, Yue Gang, Xue Chong and others appeared at the entrance of the stadium.

No one was surprised to see Chen Fang, because Chen Fang was always the first to arrive during the morning practice every day.

The conversation ended and Chen Fang continued his personal training.

According to Chen Fang's training plan, he trained by himself in the morning. There was no need to train physically today, so everyone went to the storage room to get the ball and started training.

When the west stands were completely filled with sunlight, the morning training came to an end.

Everyone gathered together and waited for Chen Fang's pre-match speech.

Sun Lexian was talking to Chen Fang, and after a while, the two came in front of everyone.

"Let's talk about the starting lineup first." Sun Lexian has already begun to adapt to his new role: "Chen Fang, Yue Gang, Xue Chong, Liu Feng, Kou Feng."

"Chen Fang will take 1, Kou Feng will take 2, and the others will continue as usual."

The whole team had no objection to this. Kou Feng's sudden rise had made everyone mentally prepared. However, they did not expect that Yang Shan would be the starter. They thought it would be Xue Chong.

"Taihu is very strong, probably the strongest team in this league." Sun Lexian deliberately slowed down his tone, speaking word by word. "The tone of this game will be set by Chen Fang."

After giving the initiative to Chen Fang, Sun Lexian stepped back a few steps.

Chen Fang had a sinister expression on his face. No one spoke during the morning training. In fact, he had been like this since yesterday. Everyone was a little nervous, and when they saw his gloomy face, they stood up straight involuntarily.

"This game is very crucial to me, so I'll say it clearly."

"If we win, everyone benefits; if we lose, I lose the most."

"The reason is simple. Someone has taken a fancy to me."

"Now, I don't want to hide it from everyone. There are clubs that recognize my potential and want to sign me. And I also have the dream of playing professionally."

"So, I will go all out in this match. I hope everyone can help me. I don't want to be shy, but this matter is indeed of the greatest benefit to me. I don't want to create any rifts between us afterwards."

Chen Fang's words caused a huge uproar like a mountain falling into the sea, shocking everyone.

After Chen Fang finished speaking, he just stood there quietly. It was impossible for him to hide the facts. When things were confirmed, he had to say it, otherwise it would be taking advantage of her.

I can’t get past this level.

Afterwards, I said lightly, Brothers, I have been selected and I am leaving.

Chen Fang would never do such a thing. It would be an insult to the word "brother".

He had made mistakes in his previous life, so how could he make the same mistake again in this life? Even if he lost the opportunity because of it, it didn't matter.

"Chen Fang, you are kidding." Xue Chong stuttered.

"I know everyone will doubt me, and I myself feel like I'm dreaming, but there will be people watching me play today. This game is very important to my future."

"Sorry to trouble you brothers!" Chen Fang bowed uprightly.

"Chen Fang, what are you doing?" Yue Gang said angrily, "You look down on us too much. If we can help you on your road to becoming a professional, it will be an honor for us! Isn't it, brothers?"

"Yes, that's right, Chen Fang, this is a good thing. You are being too polite!" Wen Hui also shouted loudly.

Following the statements of the captain and deputy captain, others reacted and started shouting loudly.

Chen Fang had expected this scene, but he was still moved in his heart. He bowed silently again.

Everyone gathered around, patted him on the shoulders, and expressed their attitudes through body language.

"You should have been selected a long time ago, Chen Fang, you are awesome, I have long admired you!" Xue Chong laughed.

"Brothers, there is actually one thing I haven't told you." Chen Fang grabbed Yue Gang and shouted to everyone.

Yue Gang understood and continued, "Everyone, stand back and let's talk business first."

After everyone stood in a row, Yue Gang said in a deep voice: "This Taihu team is actually the U16 youth training team of SD Province, and there are also a few U18s."

"Originally, I didn't want to tell you this news because I was worried that everyone would get scared before the battle. But now that they have become Chen Fang's obstacle, they are not only our opponents, but also our enemies of Dongsheng."

"If we are enemies, then victory or defeat cannot be easily defined."

"We must fight hard in this battle and never let them mess things up."

"Captain, stop getting excited. We know what we are going to do. Even if you don't tell us, we will do it!" Xue Chong yelled. He said to the others fiercely, "Don't be a coward, or I will teach them a lesson."

"Xue Chong, I'm afraid you'll have diarrhea!" Yang Shan provoked.

"Bah, I cured this disease a long time ago, just shoot more three-pointers."

"You see, I told you that you don't really understand us brothers. U16 is no big deal." Yue Gang smiled at Chen Fang.

Chen Fang nodded silently.

"Eat first, and gather here in half an hour." Chen Fang already understood, so there was no need to say anything, just do it.

Breakfast is a buffet provided by the school, and all windows in the cafeteria are open to the school team free of charge.

But no one would order more. For a 10 o'clock game, you can only eat easily digestible, high-protein food.

"Take more electrolyte drinks, today is going to be a tough battle." Chen Fang reminded.

"Don't worry, everything is ready. Two boxes of drinks and four boxes of water, enough." Yue Gang gave Chen Fang a look that reassured him.

"Let the school bring a school doctor." Kou Feng next to him suddenly said.

They were all stunned for a moment. Chen Fang looked deeply at Kou Feng, who explained, "You have to understand that the youth training team is very rough in terms of movements."

"Remember to remind everyone in the car to be careful." This was the only way Chen Fang could handle it first.

"I don't know exactly who are in this team yet. I'll find out only when I get to the scene," Kou Feng explained.

"You should contact Master Sun immediately."

"Put the tables together and sit together!" Yue Gang ordered.

Thirteen people, the entire school team, sat opposite each other.

This was the first time that everyone had breakfast together, and the atmosphere became inexplicably solemn. No one spoke, and everyone looked at Chen Fang.

"Don't look at me. It's impossible for me to talk even when I'm having a meal." Chen Fang said with a wry smile.

"Haha!" Everyone laughed.

"Say a few words." Yang Shan shouted. He understood Yue Gang's thoughts.

Chen Fang pondered for a moment and suddenly understood why everyone was like this.

Maybe everyone thinks that after this battle, they will leave here and go to a new place.

Chen Fang slowly stood up and looked at the faces of each of his teammates one by one: "I don't know what will happen in the future. But I know one thing, no matter what I become in the future, I will never forget who my first teammate was."

"Yue Gang, Liu Feng, Xue Chong, Yang Shan, Xia Wen, Hu Fei, Wen Hui, He Lang, Huang Jian, Kou Feng, Han Nuo."

"Without you, there would be no Chen Fang."

"If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me." After saying this most classic brotherly words, Chen Fang raised the soy milk bottle.

Everyone raised their drinks.

"No more to say, it's all in the soy milk! Dry it up!" Chen Fang blew away the soy milk.

Everyone followed the team, stood up and started blowing.

After drinking it, the feeling is different. Whether it is the knot in my heart or the melancholy, the young man's spirit throws them away in my mind.

"Following a quasi-professional and doing semi-professional work, it's so exciting just thinking about it!" Xue Chong was a little excited and started to shout with a snort.

"Eat quickly and don't delay the gathering." Yue Gang shouted.

I had breakfast in a hurry, but I remember every detail clearly.

Everybody kept it in their hearts until later, when everyone present saw Chen standing there on TV, in videos, and in live broadcasts, and called out each of their names, the unforgettable memories and hot tears all came flooding back.

I also recalled once again that thrilling, ups-and-downs-filled game, which was hailed as the strongest battle in the Nanyang high school world.

Just as the poem in "The White Horse" praises: The young man fights with fierceness, and rushes to fight for the king. The heroic halberd touches the sun, and the long sword cuts the meteor.

Because from then on, Chen Fang was like Huo Qubing, who became famous throughout the world after one battle and everyone knew him.

　The National Day holiday is over, and the social activities are done. I will resume the double update tomorrow. The main theme of October is the youth training arena, facing the whole country. The competition level and opponents have been upgraded accordingly, so stay tuned!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)