Chapter 1
Ch1 - First encounter with Reese Reddington
Translator: Re
Editor: Mims
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The air is inexplicably tense, sunlight passes by the streetlights, leaving long strip-like shadows on the ground .
The rhythmic sound of the basketball was like the pulsing of blood through the heart .
Carrying the call, Nie Chuan looked up . In front of him was the almost 1 . 9 meter tall Mark . A cyan black tattoo stretched from the neckline of his T-shirt all the way to his chin, reflecting a few points of ferociousness in Nie Chuan’s eyes . On his head was a fancy bandana . Nie Chuan always believed that Mark must be bald . Otherwise, what is he doing wearing a headscarf on a hot day? It’s not like he’s a woman in *confinement!
[T/N: refers to the practice of “confining” mothers for a month after giving birth to let them rest and recover . ]
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Mark leaned down slightly, like an impenetrable mountain, almost blocking all the sunlight .
This guy watched Nie Chuan with a playful look, as if he was saying, “Hey, dwarf, bring it on!”
To be honest, Nie Chuan at this time is feeling extreme regret . He really should not have followed Zhou Bin and Mao Xian in competing for the scene . On the opponents’ side, each one of them is over 1 . 8 meters tall, with a few exceeding 1 . 9 meters . Don’t even mention basketball skills . Just standing in front of them, a box out would be a dream and a layup would really be an “impossible task . ”
Looking at Nie Chuan and his team, it was rather comical .
If you don’t have a diamond drill, then don’t work on the porcelain work .
[T/N: if you don’t have the ability, then don’t show off]
Nie Chuan sighed in his heart, fortunately they only have three players . Otherwise, if there was all seven then we can reenact “Snow White” .
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Unless… the dwarves in The Lord of the Rings that wave axes will also do?
At this time, Nie Chuan’s brain has already completely departed from the court . Like a small theater, playing out the scene of the battle between the dwarf country and the giant country in Gulliver’s Travels .
“Hey! Achuan!” Zhou Bin’s shout let Nie Chuan wake up .
Nie Chuan bit his lower lip, now is not the time for random thoughts . Although they simply can’t win against these few college students who ate who knows what to let their height become so exaggerated, the disdain in these guys’ eyes made Nie Chuan very unhappy .
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Who said you should give up playing basketball if your height is under 1 . 8 meters?
Or did you contract with all the public basketball courts across the U . S . ?
Don’t be so overbearing, alright!
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Although Zhou Bin and Mao Xian both said that they should *not eat the steamed buns and fight for breath instead, Nie Chuan would rather give up the steamed buns and go home to eat more radish…
[T/N: basically saying to not be too competitive, the character for “breath” is a homonym with “steam” iirc]
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In his ear is the sound of the basketball rhythmically bouncing on the ground . Nie Chuan exhales, his gaze passing under Mark’s arms, he locked the positions of the other two opponents as well as Zhou Bin and Mao Xian .
F**k, Da Bin and Mao Xian were both blocked by the opponents, how are they going to play now! I already told them earlier, exercise more and drink more pork bone soup, isn’t that right?
Zhou Bin did not speak anymore while “Mao Xian,” who is just over 1 . 7 meters, was blocked by the opponent . Nie Chuan couldn’t even see those couple of hairs (Mao) on top of Mao Xian’s head!
The number of people standing beside the court has increased and even the several teenagers who were street dancing earlier have also come over . Their eyes were ridiculing, with smiles on their faces as if they were watching a Chaplin comedy .
Nie Chuan turned his head and saw Celine . In his heart he suddenly felt very bitter . Is he going to lose face in front of his goddess?
Just as the big Mark who was defending against Nie Chuan made a move to intercept the basketball in his hand, Nie Chuan lead Mark to his left side with a large swing of his shoulders . Then, shifting his center of gravity, he instantly brought the ball to his other side . The entire movement was as fluid as flowing water, causing all the onlookers to widen their eyes and expose a look of surprise .
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Mark froze . Before he could react to what had happened just now, Nie Chuan was already moving forward .
When his companions shouted, Mark turned to chase after Nie Chuan .
The moment Mark lowered his body to cut off Nie Chuan’s dribbling, Nie Chuan passed the ball between his legs, once again shook off the other side, and made a layup .
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Just as everyone was expecting Nie Chuan to make the shot, the ball hit the frame and bounced out .
A long “booo” sounded from outside the court .
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Nie Chuan said in his heart, “What are you booing for! Laozi also thought that he could make a counterattack! Can you have Laozi’s internal injury?”
“Achuan! What kind of shooting is that ah!”
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Mao Xian was defensively suppressed by the opponent to the point of not being able to jump even if he could have caught his eye .
“Do you have the ability to make one?” Nie Chuan asked unhappily .
He saw Celine who was standing outside the court, the sun was falling on her pale brown hair, as beautiful as if she was in a movie . She did not seem to care about Nie Chuan’s failure and was laughing along with the other female students on the side .
Parked outside the court was a black Mercedes . The man behind the wheel supported his chin as he watched the constantly running figures on the basketball court . His original look of disinterest changed to one of surprise when he saw Nie Chuan break his opponent’s defense, like Columbus discovering the New World . He forcefully patted his friend next to him .
“Hey! Reese! Did you see that kid’s dribble? When he shook off his opponent he changed to scissor step, and the second time he changed direction was done beautifully! It made me think of Allen Iverson! A God shaking dribble!”
[T/N: there is a TV series called Shaking God (晃过上帝) featuring Allen Iverson and other basketball players]
Sitting in the passenger seat was a man with a pale, elegant face and handsome eyebrows that revealed a hint of sharp indifference . His dark brown hair gave him an aristocratic temperament .
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He also saw the dribble just now .
He only curled the corners of his lips, smiled indifferently, and voiced his disapproval in a cool voice, “Carlo, not all dribbles that can shake off the opponent can be called ‘God-shaking . ’ Because not everyone can play the role of God . ”
At this time, Nie Chuan was following closely behind that big man’s back . The other’s legs were longer than his and Nie Chuan struggled to barely catch up . He stared intensely at the basketball, watching it leave the big man’s hand, touch the ground, and then bounce up again…
Now!
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He jerked his hand out and pulled the ball away suddenly .
The crowd of onlookers boiled again . As Nie Chuan made another layup, that big guy jumped high, completely blocking him . Just when everyone was sighing that Nie Chuan will fail to make a shot again, Nie Chuan passed the ball to the other side .
That is where Zhou Bin is .
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When Nie Chuan landed, he rushed in the direction of Zhou Bin to defend against Zhou Bin’s opponent who returned to defense . Zhou Bin took the opportunity to pass the ball back to Nie Chuan . The moment Nie Chuan received the ball, that big man once again blocked him .
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Looking up, Nie Chuan stared at his opponent . This guy no longer took Nie Chuan as lightly and even had a bit of a wait-and-see attitude . Nie Chuan secretly adjusted his breathing and once again swiveled his shoulder . The other party reacted quickly, and Nie Chuan’s second swivel was even more exaggerated . Just as everyone thought he was really going to dart past from the tall man’s left side, his center of gravity shifted sharply to the right and he bypassed the other .
Sitting in the Mercedes, Carlos slapped the window .
“Well done! This little brat is really amazing! His second change is almost supernatural! When he broke through the defense, he actually didn’t lose the ball! He even completely avoided his opponent’s attempt to steal! His running when not in possession of the ball was also done rather well!”
Next to Carlo, Reese still looked calm . “If it was you, you wouldn’t be bypassed by him . ”
“Hey, that would not necessarily be true!” Carlo turned his body, his expression serious . “He suddenly reminded me of Connor…”
Realizing something, Carlo no longer spoke . The atmosphere in the car also became strained .
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“Don’t just randomly compare anyone with Connor . ” Reese opened the door and extended a long leg .
“Eh? Reese? What are you doing?” Carlo followed in getting out of the car .
“To see if that brat you think is so amazing can really shake God . ”
Reese unzipped his jacket . With a swing of his arm, he tossed it on Carlo’s face who was leaning against the car door .
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“Goodness! Be careful not to hurt my face!” Carlo caught Reese’s coat, watching him go to the court .
“Hey! Reese! No way! You really want to compete with that little brat? He is just a child! I am only praising a child! I know that you especially care about me . The moment I think someone is powerful, you can’t stand it! But that doesn’t mean you can bully a child ah!”
Carlo wore an “I completely understand” expression . Reese did not turn his head, only throwing out a “Shut up . ”
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Reese, wearing a casual T-shirt, came over . Passing through the crowd, he was like a natural beacon . The eyes that were originally focused on watching the basketball court were all inevitably drawn to him .
His height of more than 1 . 9 meters did not make him look overly muscular, he was well-proportioned . His arms outside the T-shirt had streamlined muscles and revealed a sense of strength and beauty .
His eye sockets were very deep . The shape of his eyes gave off a classic beauty, and the corners of his mouth turned up in a faintly discernible smile that seemed to stop time .
He went straight to Nie Chuan and separated him from the other person .
Mark grabbed Reese’s collar and stared at him, “Hey – what do you think you’re doing!”
His other two teammates also came over .
Reese just indifferently waves his other hand and asked unhurriedly, “Are you that little brat’s opponent? In fact, you are also clear that no matter how many times you try, he can shake you off . ”
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Nie Chuan’s ears seemed to hear the sound of ice breaking .
“Hey! What are you talking about you bastard-”
Mark swung his fist at Reese’s face, but Reese easily caught his wrist . “So, I’ll solve him . ”
“What?” The big man’s wrist was gripped by Reese until it changed color . He never thought that this guy Reese had such great strength .
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“I said, I will solve this little devil . ”
Reese’s gaze fell into Mark’s eyes from a height, as if he was looking down, instantly suppressing his nerves and causing him to not even be able to think .
“Hey! Mark! I recognize him . He is Reese Reddington of the DK University basketball team!”
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“Wh…what? DK…”
Realizing something, Mark took a step back .
DK college basketball team? Nie Chuan still doesn’t understand what just happened . He is also a DK university student . He seems to have heard about this university’s basketball team being in some league, having participated in some game . But specifically, he has no impression .
Even Celine, who kept chatting with her classmates, looked over . Her face was incredulous, followed immediately by an expression of being excited enough to pounce . She took out her phone to take pictures . The people all around were saying the name “Reese Reddington” .
The guy named Reese Reddington turned around, slowly lowered his center of gravity, and made a “come” gesture to Nie Chuan .
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