362: martial arts master

On Saturday morning, after everyone finished breakfast, they returned to their dormitories to change into sneakers, athletic shorts, and tank tops.

The athletic uniforms for each class were uniform in color, distinct from those of other classes.

The athletic uniforms for Lin Zifeng's class were white. After changing into them, they arrived in small groups at the two adjacent basketball courts.

By this time, many chairs and long tables had already been set up around the two basketball courts. The long tables were not only stocked with plenty of mineral water, but the Logistics Department had also specially provided a large amount of fruit to entertain the students' family members and friends.

The Party School's Logistics Department could be said to have been very thoughtful.

Lin Zifeng and the others arrived at the basketball court where their match would take place and began to warm up at a leisurely pace.

After sinking a three-pointer, Yang Zhongqiang looked at Lin Zifeng and said, "Zifeng, Yanran and the others will be here soon."

Seeing that some students' family members and friends had already arrived at the basketball court and were happily chatting with the students on the grass beside the court, Lin Zifeng remarked casually, "Should we go to the main gate to meet them?"

"There is no need for that; they aren't outsiders," Yang Zhongqiang said with a smile.

Hearing Yang Zhongqiang say this, Lin Zifeng nodded and continued to warm up with the other four.

Meanwhile, Li Yanran and the other two had already arrived at the main gate of the Party School. After stating Yang Zhongqiang and Lin Zifeng's names and registering, they walked into the Party School.

In order not to attract too much attention, Li Yanran had specifically worn a pair of large sunglasses, covering most of her stunning, beautiful face.

The three of them followed behind other family members who were there to watch the match, talking as they walked forward.

"Yanran, I heard from my Zhongqiang that Zifeng knows martial arts and is a rare expert at that; his stamina crushes everyone in their class. Not only will he be a starter in the game, but he is also the captain of their class basketball team!"

"Sister Rulin, have you forgotten? Zifeng was able to shatter a car window with his bare hands back then. Would an ordinary person be able to do that? So, I am not surprised at all that he knows martial arts," Li Yanran said with an expression of taking it for granted.

"Sis, Brother Lin is a perfect man. At such a young age, relying on his own efforts, he has become a deputy department level Cadre, and he is even a martial arts expert. I want to take Brother Lin as my master and learn martial arts from him. I also want to become a martial arts expert and be able to take on ten opponents in the future," Li Dongliang said with excitement.

"You had better save it! Traditional martial arts require starting from childhood. You are already an adult and have missed the age to start practicing martial arts. When we get there later, behave yourself and don't embarrass Zifeng by shouting and screaming," Li Yanran reminded him.

Li Dongliang gave an "oh" of regret and stopped talking.

The three followed the others to the basketball court. Seeing Lin Zifeng warming up on the court, they sat down on the seats beside the court and watched Lin Zifeng and the others with great interest.

"Yanran, I couldn't tell! Zifeng's physique is actually so good; he is exactly the type who looks slim in clothes but muscular when shirtless. He looks like a sturdy, strapping young man," Zhao Rulin whispered in Li Yanran's ear.

Li Yanran nodded with a smile and also whispered, "My Brother Qiang's physique is also well-maintained! It's just a bit inferior compared to Zifeng's."

Wang Li was the first to spot Li Yanran and the others, so after catching the basketball, he did not shoot again but instead said, "The warm-up is about done. Our family members have all arrived, so let's go talk to them and wait for the match to start!"

Lin Zifeng and Yang Zhongqiang turned back, saw Li Yanran and the others, nodded, and walked toward them.

Seeing the two men walk over, Li Yanran and Zhao Rulin each opened a bottle of mineral water. After exchanging greetings, they handed them to the two men respectively.

Seeing that many students' gazes were focused on Li Yanran, Yang Zhongqiang teased, "Yanran, these sunglasses of yours don't cover enough! Next time you go out, wear a mask! Otherwise, no matter where you go, you will become the center of attention for men."

"I am completely used to it. If it weren't for coming here to watch your match, I wouldn't even wear sunglasses." After finishing these words, Li Yanran secretly glanced at Lin Zifeng and couldn't help thinking to herself, I become the center of attention wherever I go, but the man in front of me remains calm and composed when facing me. Could it be that he is immune to my beauty?

"Brother Lin, I heard from Brother Qiang that you can easily dunk. I am looking forward to your performance later. I believe that with you here, your class will definitely win," Li Dongliang said with an expectant look, like a little fanboy.

"My jumping ability is relatively good, so I can only perform that move occasionally. If we want to achieve final victory, it requires our team members to work together," Lin Zifeng said very modestly.

Just as they were talking, Wang Li finished greeting a few friends and walked over with Zhang Chinglei.

After they introduced themselves and exchanged greetings, Wang Li smiled and said, "I say, Miss Li, you really came to watch the match? If those young masters from the noble families knew you were here watching the game, this basketball court wouldn't be able to hold all the spectators. They would be breaking down the doors to watch the game!"

"Brother Wang, since you are a good friend of my Brother Qiang, please don't call me Miss Li; just call me by my name! You are exaggerating a bit; it wouldn't be like that at all!" Li Yanran said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"I am not exaggerating at all. If you don't believe me, I will make a call and spread the news right now. It won't take long before this place is packed," Wang Li said with a certain expression.

"Alright, Wang Li, stop teasing my sister. It is about time, let's get ready to go on the court for the match," Yang Zhongqiang said with a smile.

Upon hearing Yang Zhongqiang's words, the three of them waved at them, and then walked toward the preliminary match area. The other two also came to their side, and the five of them, led by Lin Zifeng, stood in a row.

The class teacher Li Jiaqiang came to their side, shook hands with each of them, and cheered them on.

At this moment, the hired professional referee came to the center of the basketball court with a basketball, blew the whistle, and signaled for the players to enter the court.

Lin Zifeng's five-man team and the five players from Class 4 arrived at the referee's side amidst applause, shaking hands and greeting each other.

Under the referee's signal, Lin Zifeng and the opposing team's captain stood on the left and right sides of the referee, ready to compete for possession of the ball.

As the whistle sounded again, the referee tossed the ball high into the air.

Both men quickly leaped high. Lin Zifeng's jumping ability was superior to his opponent's, so he was the first to touch the basketball. He tapped the basketball to Yang Zhongqiang, and after Yang Zhongqiang received the ball, the five of them organized a fast break.

In the end, Wang Li scored a two-pointer, achieving a strong start, and the scene erupted in warm applause.