(Note: The previous chapter, "The Weirdos," is the wedge in this series of stories.) From this chapter onwards, let me tell you a heart-pounding basketball story. ）

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On a windless afternoon, the September weather in Wuhan was still scorching, the streets were sparsely populated, and the cats and dogs pacing on the side of the road were drowsy.

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Women's clothing store.

Su Qi turned his back to the air conditioner, his whole body was cool, but his spirit could not be mentioned to the highest, after all, shopping with his girlfriend is no less than a slow death of torture for every normal man.

"Okay, no."

If there was no air conditioner, Su Qi's voice would probably drop a few more decibels.

"Wait."

Yang Mengqi's voice was sweet.

Finally seized Su Qi's free time without training and pulled him out to go shopping, such a good opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it must be grasped carefully and carefully selected.

Seeing Yang Mengqi changing clothes in front of him energetically, Su Qi's eyes gradually dimmed.

"It's better to be a sister, at least you can go shopping and buy things in a few minutes."

Su Qi said secretly.

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Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Basketball equipment store.

Xiao Wei and Liu Hui were picking out the equipment they wanted inside.

Both Jinlan No. 4 Middle School and Tianqi No. 6 Middle School successfully defeated their opponents in the last round and advanced to the quarterfinals. Due to the large interval between each game of the Hubei Provincial Trials, the two people who have a good personal relationship were able to meet together to replenish their basketball equipment.

"Xiao Wei, are you okay?"

Liu Hui's rough voice sounded in the store.

"Wait a minute, I didn't pick out the elbow pads." After Xiao Wei responded, his eyes naturally fell on the column in front of him, and various types of elbow pads were hung on the hook frame in turn, waiting to be selected.

The hand is the most critical part of a shooter, and Xiao Wei needs to choose carefully.

"Excuse me." The waiter politely said to Liu Hui, who was on the back of the tiger in front of him.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Liu Hui evaded.

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Two o'clock in the afternoon.

"Yan Xi, have you arrived?"

Zhong Jinyun asked while holding his mobile phone while covering the sun that was shining directly into his eyes with his hands.

"Well, behind you."

On the phone, Yan Xi smiled.

Turning around, Yan Xi, who was wearing a sky blue long skirt, stood in the sun and smiled at Zhong Jinyun.

"The piano room is here?"

Zhong Jinyun asked.

"Yes, come with me."

Yan Xi turned around and led Zhong Jinyun behind him towards the inside.

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Two fifty p.m.

Coffee shop.

Mei Qian finished talking with assistant coach Zhang Mo.

Zhang Mo pulled up the car door with his hand and shouted to Mei Qian under the store door: "Coach Chen, why don't I send you back, it's too hot outside now." ”

Mei Qian wanted to take a step forward, but caught a glimpse of her back in the remnants of her vision.

Be!?

"Nope."

Missy refused.

"Okay."

Zhang Mo's face was embarrassed, but he knew the temper of this Coach Chen, so he had to say goodbye and get in the car.

Under the bright sun, the car wind swept up a burst of yellow sand, and when the yellow sand fell, the blue dress had disappeared.

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Three o'clock in the afternoon.

There was a man in gray who walked slowly on the side of the street, with a piano bag on his back and a bag in his hand, his eyes were empty, and sweat had already soaked his whole body under the hot sun.

In his sight, there were no pedestrians, no vehicles, no high-rise buildings, no dazzling array of goods. He seemed to be searching for a place with a definite purpose.

What is it?

His pace grew slower, but his sunken eyes grew more and more focused, as if his destination was about to be reached.

Over here!

It's an alley.

The entrance is not big, the alley is not deep, and there are some small advertisements pasted next to it, which at first glance does not look like a tall place, but rather the entrance to a homeless gathering place, which is also in line with his current dress.

But his eyes were full of starlight, as if he was the entrance to a great treasure.

He changed his tired posture just now, and walked proudly and upright, not caring about his steps, not caring about his clothes, not caring about all that was around him, just as the proud king had returned to his country, and he should enjoy the support of his courtiers and people.

Unfortunately, he ignored the wooden sign hanging at the entrance and exit of the alley.

It reads in crooked font:

U.S. Territories.

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Boom!

There was a heavy slam on the ground.

"Hey, bum, this is not where you came from!" There was a black man joking in what was really awkward Chinese.

A tall white man walked up to the homeless man and said in a mocking tone, "Hey, Stinger, can't be so rude." As he spoke, he laid his hand on the man's head.

The rest of the crowd of onlookers were all of different skin tones, but the only thing that wasn't there was yellow skin. The bum's complexion was particularly prominent.

Everyone was laughing and mocking, as if the person who had suddenly intruded in was like a clown, bringing endless pleasure to the boring days of their lives.

"Get out of here!"

Another man scolded.

But the man on the ground still tried to stand up with perseverance.

As a result, before he could get up halfway, he was kicked to the ground again by a tall black man with a peaked cap.

Hahaha!

Laughter was loud.

As if he hadn't kicked before, the black man charged forward again, raising his foot and preparing to kick it.

"Stop!"

Beauty's voice suddenly sounded!

Syllable!

The foot was still kicked out, and the man lay on the ground for several meters, blood gushing out of his mouth.

"Hey, hey!"

The black man stopped, stunned by Beauty's appearance, and burst into laughter.

The white man, who had been watching the scene in place, also took a step and walked towards Missy with bad intentions.

"What are you going to do!"

Meissi screamed!

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And at this time, outside the alley.

"There is a situation!"

Su Qi, who was traveling with Yang Mengqi, was keenly aware of this voice.

"What's wrong?"

Yang Mengqi asked.

"Follow me!"

Su Qi took Yang Mengqi's hand and quickly left.

And at this time, the other side.

"Did you hear anything?" Liu Hui asked Xiao Wei.

"Yes, a woman's voice." Xiao Wei replied vigilantly.

"It should be there."

Liu Hui pointed with his hand.

"Yes, someone ran over there, let's go check it out!" Xiao Wei said.

"Yes, let's go!"

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Outside the alley.

"Su Qi!"

Liu Hui shouted.

"Xiao Wei, Liu Hui!"

Su Qi also looked at the two people in front of him in the same surprise.

"Why are you here?"

Both sides asked at the same time.

"I heard a girl shouting just now, so I think it's here." Su Qi replied.

Liu Hui wiped his nose and said, "It's the same as we think!" ”

Xiao Wei walked in front and said, "Let's go and have a look first." ”

"Yes."

Everyone nodded.

The moment he stepped into the alley, Liu Hui felt that the light and shadow flashed in front of him for a second, as if something that had always existed in his mind flew by.

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"Stop!"

Just as the white man forced Missy into a corner, the voices of the three shouted at the same time.

For a moment, all the people in the territory swarmed around, as if they had spotted an intruder, alert.

Su Qi looked at the besieged woman and was surprised.

"Isn't she the head coach of Beifu?"

Xiao Wei said.

"It seems that this time, we are going to make a move!"

Liu Hui exerted all his strength, clenched his fists, and looked high.