After accompanying Xu Lanqing and Lao Xiao for the New Year, Xiao Mu was ready to return to school.

At the beginning of the new semester, everything has returned to its daily calm.

The intensity of the training intensified, because in a month there was still a month to go, the knockout rounds of the National College Basketball League began.

The eight teams in the South Division are ranked according to their results in the group stage, then the first pair is eighth, the second is seventh, and so on, and finally four teams are promoted. Fight two by two, advance to two teams, and compete for the championship of the Southern Zone. The first knockout rounds were played in a best-of-five format, and the final South Finals were played in a best-of-seven format. The same schedule is true for the North Division, with the champions of the North and South Divisions competing for the overall title. The finals also feature a best-of-seven system, and the Most Valuable Players of the Finals are selected.

SJIT's goal this year is to reach the finals of the South Division, and they are now ranked first in the South Division based on their results in the group stage. This allows Southwest University of Technology to have a home advantage in the next knockout round.

With Xiao Mu's joining, the whole team is confident to complete the goal.

As the captain, Tang Yong is already a senior this year, and this is the last chance to lead the team to play as a college student. He must seize the last opportunity, so Tang Yong is extremely strict with everyone in training, especially Meng Ze, which can be described as harsh.

Meng Ze couldn't stand it anymore, and complained to Xiao Mu in private, "Is the captain crazy, every training with a straight face, as if everyone owes him candy." Especially for me, the coach never said that about me, never gave me a good face. ”

Xiao Mu smiled and comforted him, "Do you know why the captain treats you like this?" ”

Meng Ze immediately became alert and glared at Xiao Mu, "Did I offend him?" Do you know how not to remind me? But I don't seem to mess with him. ”

"Where do you want to go, nothing."

"I'm scared of you, so tell me, why? Who gave him the power, my father and my mother gave him the Shang Fang Sword? ”

"Actually, he's also for the team. Look at our team now, he graduated this year, and there is no suitable candidate for the small forward position except you. ”

Meng Ze thinks about it, there really isn't a suitable small forward in the whole team.

Xiao Mu continued: "So, the captain is in a hurry. You look at you, your mouth is not idle every day, but your physical strength is still too far behind, it's okay to usually play in the group stage, and it's okay to be a substitute for the captain. But if you are allowed to play the main team, in the knockout round, as soon as the intensity of confrontation rises, you are prone to problems. ”

Meng Ze also quieted down, listened quietly, and was also thinking.

"So, the captain is also in a hurry. In fact, he finished playing this year, and as soon as he graduates, we will have nothing to do with him in the future, he doesn't have to be so serious. But Tang Yong is really responsible, he is thinking about the next season, what will happen to the team after he leaves. That's why I'm too strict with you, you're so smart, you must be able to understand him. ”

After Xiao Mu finished speaking, he looked at Meng Ze.

Meng Ze didn't speak for a long time, and finally stood up, "Okay, I've been sitting here and chatting for a long time, let's go and move for a while." ”

Xiao Mu saw that Meng Ze had figured it out, and smiled, "Let's go, shoot the basket." ”

In the first two rounds of elimination, Southwest Institute of Technology did not encounter too strong resistance. Easily completed the goal set at the beginning of the season and reached the finals of the South Division.

The opponent of the final of the South Region of Southwest Institute of Technology is Central South Jiaotong University, the strongest opponent in the South Region. The champion of the southern region last year and the year before lost to Northeast University of Light Industry in the finals. This year, their goal is to beat Northeast Light Industry and win the championship in the finals.

Considered to be the strongest teams in the Southern Region, the two teams finally met in the Southern Region Finals, and it will be interesting to see who will die.

The whole team, except for Xiao Mu and Meng Ze, participated in the competition with Central South Jiaotong University last year, but it was not the South Region Finals, but the semifinals.

This is the first time for Southwest University of Technology to participate in such an important competition, and everyone is very excited before the game.

Anyway, the goal has been achieved, all the team members have no ideological baggage, even if they win, even if they earn, it is normal to lose.

Central South Jiaotong University has Liao Jingxing, one of the best small forwards in the league, and Shen Chisong, one of the best centers. The two of them, one fast and one high, one inside and one outside, have always been invincible in the southern district. The only thing that can't be crossed is Northeast University of Light Industry, which lost to Northeast University of Light Industry in the finals two years ago.

In his last year of college, Tang Yong was able to lead one of the best teams of Southwest Institute of Technology against Central South Jiaotong University, and he was also full of desire to win.

At the beginning, Central South Jiaotong University went to Southwest University of Technology to play games with the confidence of victory, and lost to Southwest University of Technology in two consecutive away games. When they returned to the home stadium of Central South Jiaotong University, they finally found their rhythm and played inextricably with Southwest University of Technology. However, Southwest Institute of Technology was already unstoppable, and still won one of the three away games, thus making the score 3-2. Finally, they returned to Southwest Institute of Technology, at this time, Southwest Institute of Technology had already touched the champion of the South Region with one hand, and they did not give Central South Jiaotong University another chance, won the game by a big score, and also ended the finals of the South Region.

Southwest Polytechnic won the Southern Division championship for the first time, and the faces of all the teachers and students of the school were full of pride, and they were also looking forward to the upcoming finals of the National Collegiate Basketball League.

Xiao Mu has also become a hero in the eyes of the whole school, in the streets and alleys, from the playground to the cafeteria, from the classroom to the dormitory, from the grocery store to the bathhouse, in every corner, there are classmates talking about the basketball team, as well as the "soul eater" Xiao Mu.

Song Hao's face was also full of pride and pride, as if Xiao Mu's success also had his share of credit.

"No, I said Xiao Mu, you are the champion of the Southern District, and you don't invite everyone to eat, we have to celebrate."

"Wait, what's the hurry? The summary game hasn't started yet, and the team is not allowed to go out to eat and drink now. ”

"You don't drink anyway, you can just watch us eat and drink, and in the end, you just have to pay." He laughed as he spoke, "Isn't it, Jing Ming?" ”

"Look at you in a hurry, haven't you eaten well for a few days, just waiting for me to be blacked?"

Chen Jingming nodded, "He has been dreaming about sleeping lately, so you have a treat for dinner." ”

Song Hao was unhappy, "Big brother, as for it?" I'm happy for our Southern District champion, or I'll invite you today. I'm not happy if anyone doesn't go. Zhang Zhiheng, where did he run again, he was still here just now and said that my feet smelled, I went to find him. ”

Xiao Mu hurriedly stopped him, "Yes, yes, you can stop for a while, and when our game is over, let's celebrate." ”

Song Hao said disdainfully, "It's not a blow to you, do you think you can win the Northeast Light Industry?" If we win, let's celebrate at the end. If you lose, are you still in the mood to celebrate? So, let's take advantage of the current champion of the Southern Region, just right, have a good and happy drink. Isn't it? ”

"This hasn't been fought yet, you kid just cursed us, isn't it looking for a cut."

"No, no, I'm realistic. You can't help but tell us the truth no, it's not right not to let the people light the lamps. ”

"Okay, I won't talk to you, you can go, I won't go, let the coach know, pick my skin."

Xiao Mu hurriedly fled the dormitory, leaving Song Hao's shouts behind him.

Next is the finals, Southwest Institute of Technology participated in the finals for the first time, although Xiao Mu has seen more in this kind of game, but the other players are the first time, and it is inevitable that the opening is tense. And the whole team has always regarded the South Region finals as their goal, and all the tactical arrangements are aimed at the strong teams in the South District, and suddenly in the face of the more powerful and unfamiliar Northeast University of Light Industry, everyone doesn't know how to play.

The coach changed the formation several times, but it didn't have a good effect. In the end, it turned out to be 0-4 and lost the game, which also ended the finals schedule of Southwest Institute of Technology.

Although Southwest Institute of Technology lost badly in the finals, the school still held a celebration ceremony for them. In the gymnasium, the seats were full, and the school leaders also came to speak, Tang Yong spoke on behalf of all the team members, and he must strive for better results next year, and he almost won't win the championship next year.

After the game, the school also arranged a celebration banquet for them, and it was also a send-off for Tang Yong and several of his teammates who were about to graduate.

Tang Yong only revealed his true feelings after drinking a few rounds, hugged Xiao Mu and said, "This year is my last year in the college league, I really didn't expect to win the championship in the southern region at the beginning, and it would be good to be in the final of the southern region." Thanks to you, it was you who led everyone to not only reach the South Region Finals, but also the Finals. Thank you so much! ”

Xiao Mu patted Tang Yong, "You led everyone to fight, you are our captain." ”

"Yes, I'm the captain. But usually you do more, I know that. In normal training, you not only train yourself, but also help each of us correct the wrong habits and propose a training plan for us. I know that you're like a coach for us. Everyone has made a lot of progress this year, and it has a lot to do with what you usually talk to everyone. ”

Xiao Mu wanted to say something, but was blocked by Tang Yong, "Don't say it yet, I'm still the captain, isn't it?" ”

"Of course, you're still my captain."

"Then you shut up and listen to me first." Tang Yong thought about it, "Where did I say?" Ah, right. I'm happy to make it to the finals in my final year, thank you! Next year, it's up to you, I will still support you, but I can't play, I support you off the field. Next year, the captain will be handed over to you, and you must come back with everyone to win a championship. ”

"This captain still has to be arranged by the coach, don't talk nonsense, let the coach hear it badly."

"It's okay, I told the coach about this, and I recommended you directly, and the coach didn't object. And tell you something, don't tell anyone about it. The coach will not do it next year, and there is a professional team that invites a coach to go, and the coach has not yet told the school, so don't make a noise. ”

Xiao Mu looked surprised, "Then what should we do with our team?" ”

"Don't worry, the school will find another coach."

Xiao Mu was cast a shadow in his heart, he had just made a little achievement, the captain and coach were going to change, and he didn't know what would happen next year.

Tang Yong turned around and called Meng Ze again, "Meng Ze, come here, you kid." ”

Meng Ze hurriedly came over with a wine glass, "Come, captain, I will toast you." ”

The two clinked glasses, and then dried them in one gulp. Tang Yongcai said, "I usually treat you kid badly, don't you have an opinion?" Do you scold me and curse me when no one is around? ”

"What's the matter, I know that the captain is strict with me and good to me."

"Mainly, I'm not going to graduate right away. In the future, we will count on you for the small forward position of our team, and you will be Xiao Mu's assistant in the future. I look at your small physique, I'm really anxious. In the future, Xiao Mu will be able to train with you staring at you. Fight hard, my brother has something sorry for you before, don't take it to heart. Yes? ”

Meng Ze was also very moved, "Captain, I promise to train hard and play well in the future, and I will definitely remember the captain's requirements for me." ”

Then Tang Yong pulled them over one by one to chat, until it was more than 1 o'clock in the second half of the night, everyone drank less, supported each other, and talked and laughed in the quiet campus, crazy and crazy.

This is followed by the revision phase, followed by the exam.

Like the rhythm of the exam in the first half of the semester, Xiao Mu took advantage of the review stage to prepare well. The results did not surprise everyone, Xiao Mu still did well in the exam. There was no way, Xiao Mu invited three more roommates to have a big meal.