basketball hero

Chapter 3 Unwritten Rules
Cai Guanzhong saw that Shao Ziqiang gave Ying Xiong such a high evaluation, and he said helplessly: "Ying Xiong is very good at playing basketball, and I heard that he is also very good at school. But - his shortcomings are also obvious!"

"What shortcoming?" Shao Ziqiang asked puzzled.

Cai Guanzhong said truthfully: "Height, Coach Shao! As far as I know, playing basketball without height is a disadvantage!"

Cai Guanzhong's words seem difficult to refute, isn't it? Basketball is a giant's sport, and this seems to be a universal truth.

Shao Ziqiang said noncommittally: "Basketball does have certain requirements on height. But I think this guy named Ying Xiong is about the same height as the guard opposite him! Also, he should still be in the growth stage. It will continue to grow in the future.”

Cai Guanzhong saw that Shao Ziqiang seemed to like Ying Xiong, so he stopped arguing too much.He is a person who is very good at observing words and expressions, otherwise he would not have gained a firm foothold in No. [-] Middle School and won the trust of the school leaders.

"By the way, Teacher Cai, is it because of Yingxiong's height that you didn't choose him in the end?" Shao Ziqiang asked.

What are you really afraid of?Cai Guanzhong was so anxious that he broke out in a cold sweat, he hurriedly explained: "It's not like this, Coach Shao. Yingxiong was not selected not because he is not strong enough, but because his height does not meet the regulations."

Shao Ziqiang was puzzled, frowned, and asked, "What rule?"

Cai Guanzhong explained: "The minimum height requirement for the basketball school team recruited by No. 1 Middle School in advance is 70 meters. But Yingxiong is only 168 centimeters, so there is no way to choose him."

Shao Ziqiang frowned even tighter.He had just taken over as the basketball coach of the high school of Yuezhou No. [-] Middle School, so he was naturally not clear about the school's strange rules.At this time, it was only after listening to Cai Guanzhong that he learned that the school had such a ridiculous rule.It is difficult for him to accept that a talent he likes cannot join his team because of this regulation.

Shao Ziqiang frowned slightly, and said sternly: "This kind of rules and regulations will make the school lose important talents! I will report this issue to the school leaders. I will decide on Ying Xiong!"

Cai Guanzhong was at a loss for what Shao Ziqiang said. Of course he knew that Shao Ziqiang had the ability and capital to ask the school to revise the regulations.But the problem is that the early recruitment has ended, and this is all for the future.In other words, Ying Xiong basically missed the No. [-] Middle School.

Shao Ziqiang knew very well that Cai Guanzhong would not have chosen Yingxiong if it wasn't for the school's regulations.Although Cai Guanzhong's ability is limited, as a physical education teacher, ordinary people always have intuition. At least it is easy to tell who is the best.

Shao Ziqiang asked: "Mr. Cai, can you add more students to the early enrollment?"

Cai Guanzhong shook his head in embarrassment, and replied: "No, each district and county has only one quota. Unless Li Jianwu is replaced by Ying Xiong." scan it.

Shao Ziqiang did not speak, but lightly patted Cai Guanzhong on the shoulder, and said, "It's not your fault, you did a good job, and the game is almost over."

Cai Guanzhong smiled awkwardly: "Thank you Coach Shao for understanding."

Cai Guanzhong didn't dare to offend Shao Ziqiang because of this incident. Shao Ziqiang is a former national player and a famous basketball expert, and he is not comparable to an ordinary physical education teacher like himself.If the other party says that he is not good in front of the leader, he will definitely not be able to bear it and walk around. The credit for working hard for the school for so many years may disappear in an instant.

最终，比赛在灵川中学女生的尖叫声中结束了。灵川中学男篮兵不血刃，以90:47的巨大优势轻松击败了第一初级中学男篮。而灵川中学的主力后卫应雄得到32分11个篮板14次助攻7个抢断3个盖帽的超级数据。主力中锋李建武得到30分12个篮板的两双。

The game is over and it's time for the awards.The leader made a concluding speech, Nanming County TV station interviewed and photographed, and the scene was extremely lively.

The highlight came, and the host held it up and said: "Let's invite Mr. Shao Ziqiang, a former national player and famous basketball expert, to present the award to the winner, the Lingchuan Middle School basketball team. Welcome!"

As soon as the words fell, there was thunderous applause at the scene.As a former member of the national team, Shao Ziqiang has strong personal strength. Now as a basketball expert, he is quite a figure in the domestic basketball circle.The most important thing is that Shao Ziqiang is from the ancient city of Yuezhou City. To the people of Nanming County, he can be regarded as half a fellow villager. He is naturally more familiar with him, respects and loves him more.

Shao Ziqiang is 185cm tall. Although he is middle-aged, he still maintains a very strong figure because of regular exercise.

Shao Ziqiang smiled and shook hands with everyone in the basketball team of Lingchuan Middle School, and finally handed the trophy to the coach, Teacher Mao.

The last group photo.

After the group photo was over, Shao Ziqiang, as a distinguished guest, was invited into the lounge by the organizer.Before entering the break room, he said a few words to a member of staff.

Ying Xiong is very happy today. It is something to be proud of to win the championship for Lingchuan Middle School in such a focus competition amidst the cheers of his schoolmates.

After the awards were presented, Ying Xiong, who was going to take a shower and change clothes, was stopped by a staff member who whispered something in his ear and took him to the VIP lounge.

Ying Xiong walked into the lounge suspiciously, and the staff backed out, closing the door gently before leaving.

Apart from Ying Xiong, there were only two people in the lounge at this time - Shao Ziqiang and Cai Guanzhong.

Seeing Ying Xiong coming, Shao Ziqiang and Cai Guanzhong stood up.Shao Ziqiang walked forward with a smile, stretched out his big hand, and smiled slightly: "Hello, Ying Xiong, I am Shao Ziqiang, and this is Teacher Cai Guanzhong!"

Ying Xiong was a little apprehensive, and shook hands with Shao Ziqiang and Cai Guanzhong respectively.

"Please sit down!" Shao Ziqiang smiled and gestured with his hand.

Ying Xiong was a little embarrassed, and said: "I just finished the game, and my whole body is covered in sweat. How about this, I'll just stand."

Shao Ziqiang said softly: "It's okay, please sit down!"

Ying Xiong didn't dare to refuse any more, so he sat down slowly.

"Do you know who I am?" Shao Ziqiang asked slowly.

Ying Xiong said: "I know, I often see you on TV."

Shao Ziqiang said: "That was me before. At that time, I was a guest commentator, but now, I am the coach of Yuezhou University and Yuezhou No. [-] Middle School Senior High School!"

Ying Xiong frowned slightly.

Ying Xiong's expression was in Shao Ziqiang's eyes, and he asked, "Do you know why I came here today?"

Ying Xiong shook his head slightly.

Shao Ziqiang asked: "If you were asked to guess, what do you think it is related to?"

Ying Xiong was silent for a moment, and replied: "Maybe it has something to do with the early enrollment of basketball students in Yuezhou No. [-] Middle School!"

Shao Ziqiang thought: "Smart man!" Then he nodded.Cai Guanzhong on the side began to get nervous: "The recruitment work for the early recruitment of students is over. Does Shao Ziqiang want to make an exception and recruit Ying Xiong?"

Shao Ziqiang continued: "Teacher Cai and I watched the whole game today, and your performance was very good!"

Ying Xiong smiled slightly: "Thank you!"

Shao Ziqiang suddenly asked: "I don't like to beat around the bush, I like to get straight to the point. Ying Xiong, do you want to join the No. [-] Middle School basketball team and accept my teaching?"

Ying Xiong was still slightly taken aback by Shao Ziqiang's words, he didn't expect the other party to say such words.However, he still seemed very calm in his words: "It's useless to think about it. The quota for early recruitment is already full, and I don't meet the requirements for early recruitment at No. [-] Middle School."

Shao Ziqiang shook his head and said, "Rules are dead, but people are alive."

Cai Guanzhong was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped to the ground. Could it be that Shao Ziqiang really planned to replace Li Jianwu?This... This is against the rules!
Ying Xiong looked into Shao Ziqiang's eyes and asked seriously: "Can you let me join the No. [-] Middle School basketball team?"

Shao Ziqiang nodded decisively.

Ying Xiong couldn't believe it. Looking into Shao Ziqiang's eyes, he found that the other party didn't seem to be lying.

"If you were to replace Li Jianwu, would you be willing?" Shao Ziqiang asked.

Ying Xiong shook his head without thinking, "Li Jianwu is my teammate and good friend, I don't want to!"

Shao Ziqiang was very satisfied with Ying Xiong's answer.He nodded appreciatively and said, "Don't worry about that, I won't let you replace Li Jianwu and make fun of his quota. I'll let the school leaders make an exception to recruit you."

Ying Xiong didn't doubt the authenticity of Shao Ziqiang's words, but with Shao Ziqiang's identity and status, it was impossible for him to make fun of this kind of thing, let alone there were other people present.Moreover, Shao Ziqiang is no one, since he agreed to be the coach of a high school basketball team, it seems that it is not particularly difficult for the school to recruit one more person.

Ying Xiong shook his head and said: "Thank you for my approval. I am very grateful that you did not despise me because of my height. You are willing to ask the leader to make an exception for me, but I want to refuse your kindness!"

Shao Ziqiang looked at Ying Xiong in disbelief.Cai Guanzhong on the side was even more surprised.There are still people refusing such a good thing that is like a pie in the sky. This is either a bad brain or hypocrisy.

"You refuse?" Shao Ziqiang was also very surprised.

Ying Xiong stood up, smiled easily, and said confidently: "Yes, I refuse! Please don't think that I am being polite. On the contrary, I am not a person who likes to be polite, I like to be direct! I will Relying on my grades, I will be admitted to the No. [-] Middle School, and then, relying on my golf skills, I will join the No. [-] Middle School team with dignity!"

Shao Ziqiang didn't think that Ying Xiong was joking, because he felt the confidence in Ying Xiong's words.He took a serious look at Ying Xiong: he has a handsome face, a height of less than 1 meters, and his figure is a bit thin...

——However, Shao Ziqiang felt that Yingxiong's small body contained infinite energy.

"This person is definitely not something in the pool!" Shao Ziqiang sighed in his heart.

Ying Xiong gently stood up from the sofa and bowed: "Coach Shao, Teacher Cai, I'll take my leave first, you guys take your time to rest!"

Shao Ziqiang and Ying Xiong shook hands to say goodbye, and said with a smile, "I'll be waiting for you in the No. [-] Middle School basketball hall!"

Ying Xiong said seriously: "I won't miss the appointment!"

The two smiled at each other.

(End of this chapter)