boyutpedia Chapter 37 Uncle vs. Boy
Chapter 37 Uncle vs. Boy
As Qin Yu and his two companions walked off the stage, Su Lingjuan greeted them and handed Qin Yu a bottle of unopened water.
Congratulations! You won!
"Thank you." Qin Yu took the water.
Just then, Qin Yu saw the three police officers approaching. They seemed to have regained some of their strength.
"You guys are pretty good," Old Chen said with a smile, patting Wu Yun on the shoulder. "You won cleanly and decisively. Especially you, Wu Yun, those key rebounds and points were really tough."
"And you, Zhou Biao, right?" Old Liu looked at Qin Yu. "Well organized, those two three-pointers were very encouraging."
Qin Yu nodded: "Thank you, Uncle."
"Play well and try to get a good ranking," Uncle Wang encouraged.
They chatted for a few more minutes before leaving, saying they were going to watch other matches and study potential opponents.
Just as Qin Yu and his two companions were preparing to find a place to rest and wait for the draw for the next round of matches, a voice interrupted them.
"You played alright."
Qin Yu and his two teammates turned around and saw the aloof shooting guard from the number one team in Qingyang District. He had walked over at some point, followed by his two teammates. His gaze swept over Qin Yu and his two teammates, finally settling on Wu Yun's face.
"Wu Yun? The one in the video?" His tone was flat, revealing no hint of praise or criticism.
Wu Yun nodded without saying anything.
"Interesting." He gave a wry smile, not quite a laugh. "I hope you guys can win a few more matches. See you in the finals."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving behind a haughty silhouette.
"Who is this guy? Why is he so arrogant?" Du Dewu frowned.
"He's from Qingyang District, I think his name is Lin Rui," Wu Yun said. "He's really quite capable."
"Who cares? Let's get through the next round first," Qin Yu interrupted their discussion.
The second round of competition quickly came to an end. Including Team One (Lin Rui's team), which received a bye, four teams remained. This means that one more win would secure a place in the top three and the prize money.
The opponent for the next round was quickly determined by drawing lots.
When Qin Wenbin announced, "Team Six will face off against Team Three," Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat.
Team number three consists of those three police officers.
They just won another match in the second round, narrowly advancing to the next round.
A buzz of interest rose from the audience.
The relationship between the older man and the younger man is a topic that will generate a lot of discussion.
Old Chen and the others looked over, their faces showing wry smiles, and they shrugged at Qin Yu and the other two.
Wu Yun's expression was somewhat complicated.
Du Dewu, on the other hand, was eager to try: "It would be interesting to fight with these older men."
Qin Yu and the other two walked to the sidelines to prepare.
Su Lingjuan followed over and whispered to Qin Yu, "Are those older men good?"
"Very strong, experienced, stamina might be a problem, but they won't be easy to beat," Qin Yu said truthfully.
"So, can you win?"
"Do your best."
Just then, out of the corner of his eye, Qin Yu caught a glimpse of Xin Zhiyan walking towards his and his two companions' half of the court with a scoreboard. She seemed to have been assigned to record the match.
She walked to the technical table on the sidelines, adjusted her brace, and then looked up calmly at the field.
Inevitably, Qin Yu and the other two met eyes again.
This time, she didn't look away immediately, but stared at Qin Yu for about two seconds. Her gaze remained calm, but there seemed to be something else in it, like inquiry or confirmation.
Then, she nodded slightly to Qin Yu, a little more noticeably than before, and then lowered her head to prepare to take notes.
She recognized Qin Yu.
This thought clearly appeared in Qin Yu's mind.
It wasn't doubt, but an almost certain judgment. That nod wasn't a polite gesture to the unfamiliar contestant "Zhou Biao," but rather a confirmation of "Qin Yu" tinged with complex emotions.
How did she recognize me? Wearing a mask, with a different hairstyle, even deliberately altering some of my mannerisms… Was it my figure? My habits? Or…?
Qin Yu's heart sank.
This means that Qin Yu's disguise as "Zhou Biao" may have failed in front of Xin Zhiyan.
She learned that Qin Yu was going to accompany Su Lingjuan to "meet the parents" for a performance that afternoon, and she also saw the slightly intimate interaction between Su Lingjuan and Qin Yu.
What will she think? Will she think Qin Yu is a liar? Or worse?
"Zhou Biao? What are you daydreaming about? It's time to go on stage." Wu Yun's voice pulled Qin Yu back to reality.
Qin Yu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his chaotic thoughts. Now was not the time to think about these things. The competition was about to begin.
Confronting the police officer.
Qin Yu and the other two walked back to the center of the field.
Old Chen, Old Liu, and Old Wang had already taken their positions, their previous relaxed smiles replaced by focus and seriousness.
Even when it comes to young people they "admire," they will give it their all in the crucial matches for qualifying.
"Kids, don't hold back," Old Chen said to Qin Yu and the other two, stretching his shoulders.
"You guys too, uncles," Wu Yun replied.
The referee throws the ball.
In this jump ball, Wu Yun jumped with all his might and passed the ball to Du Dewu before Lao Chen could reach it.
Qin Yu and his two teammates gained possession of the ball for the first attack.
The real contest has begun.
The older guys' defense was indeed very skillful.
Unlike their previous casual game, they no longer probed the opponent; instead, they unleashed their true skills. Their zone defense was extremely solid, their rotations and coverage were rapid, and their communication was constant.
They didn't aim to steal the ball, but instead used their physicality and experience to force Qin Yu and his two teammates into uncomfortable shooting zones or passing lanes.
Qin Yu and his two companions encountered trouble during their attack.
Several passes failed to find a good opportunity, and with the shot clock running out, Du Dewu managed a shot from the corner, but it missed.
Old Chen positioned himself securely and grabbed the rebound.
The offense and defense shifted, and the older men advanced slowly but methodically.
Old Chen called for the ball in the low post, with Wu Yun guarding him. Old Chen didn't force a shot, but passed the ball to Old Liu on the outside. Old Liu faked a shot and passed the ball to Old Wang who was cutting in. Old Wang received the ball and went for a layup. Du Dewu was a fraction of a step too slow to help defend, and the ball went in.
0: 2.
Qin Yu and his two companions launched an attack.
Qin Yu tried to use his speed to break past Lao Liu, but Lao Liu's pace was not slow at all, and he always blocked Qin Yu's path. The confrontation was very strong, and Qin Yu could not find a good opportunity.
The ball was passed to Wu Yun, who faced Lao Chen's defense and turned to shoot. However, he was severely interfered with and the ball went wide.
The older men fought back, and Old Chen hit a mid-range jump shot.
0: 4.
The start was unfavorable. The spectators on the sidelines were buzzing with discussion, seemingly surprised that Qin Yu and his two companions would be suppressed.
Wu Yun was getting anxious and tried to force his way through Lao Chen on his next attack, but the experienced Lao Chen drew an offensive foul from him.
Possession changed hands. The older players executed a well-planned tactical play, scoring two more points.
0: 6.
Qin Yu and the other two called for a pause.
"Don't rush!" As soon as they came off the court, Qin Yu said to Wu Yun and Du Dewu, "Their defense is good, but their stamina is a weakness. The three of us, Qin Yu, should run around and pass the ball around more to wear them down. Don't get into one-on-one battles, especially not trying to outdo the older guys in experience and strength."
Wu Yun wiped the sweat from his face and nodded: "Understood."
Du Dewu also said, "They rotate quickly, but if Qin Yu and his two teammates pass the ball a little faster, they can always find an opening."