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Chapter 152 My Love for You
The sun shone brightly on the basketball court, making the entire arena shine.

Shi An's team is about to face a crucial basketball game, which is highly anticipated, and the entire campus is immersed in a tense yet exciting atmosphere.

Shi Ning and Chen Yu arrived at the audience seats early and found a seat with an excellent view.

Shi Ning's eyes gleamed with anticipation as she kept glancing at the arena, muttering to herself, "I wonder how Shi An's preparations are going. We can't lose this match!"

Her face radiated trust and concern for her brother, and her innocent appearance made Chen Yu unable to resist taking a few more glances. The whistle blew to start the match, and the players dashed across the field like arrows released from a bow.

Shi An's performance on the court was particularly dazzling. He nimbly moved among his opponents and made accurate shots time and time again, drawing cheers from the audience.

Shi Ning was also caught up in the enthusiastic atmosphere, and excitedly stood up, shouting loudly, "Shi An, go! Go!"

Her voice was clear and loud, standing out amidst the noisy cheers.

Chen Yu sat next to Shi Ning, initially focused on watching the match, but for some time now, his gaze was unconsciously drawn to Shi Ning.

Seeing Shi Ning's excited expression, her cheeks slightly flushed with excitement, and her hair gently swaying with her shouts, a strange and wonderful feeling quietly welled up in Chen Yu's heart.

His heart began to race uncontrollably, a feeling that made him both nervous and somewhat bewildered.

Whenever a brilliant moment occurred on the field, Shi Ning would clap excitedly, and sometimes she would subconsciously grab Chen Yu's arm and say excitedly, "Look, look, Shi An is so amazing!"

Every time Chen Yu was touched by Shi Ning, he felt as if an electric current was running from his arm through his whole body. His face flushed slightly, and he could only nod calmly and reply softly, "Yes, Shi An is really great."

But his mind was no longer on the competition; all he could think about was the lively and lovely girl beside him.

During a pause, Shi Ning finally noticed Chen Yu's unusual behavior.

She turned her head, looked at Chen Yu with a puzzled expression, and asked, "Chen Yu, why haven't you said anything? Are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Yu was startled by Shi Ning's sudden question. He shook his head hurriedly and stammered, "No...it's nothing. I was just too engrossed in watching the game."

To hide his nervousness, he quickly picked up his water glass and took a sip, but his slightly trembling hand betrayed his true feelings.

Shi Ning didn't think much of it and turned her attention back to the competition. Chen Yu, on the other hand, secretly watched Shi Ning from the side, pondering this strange feeling in his heart.

He recalled all the moments he had spent with Shi Ning in the past. They studied together and participated in activities together, but never before had he cared so much about Shi Ning's every move.

Shi Ning's smile, her voice, and her quirky ideas kept appearing in his mind, playing on a loop like a movie.

The match entered a heated phase, with the score very close. Shi Ning's eyes revealed a hint of tension; she clenched her fists tightly, worried for her brother on the field.

Seeing Shi Ning's worried expression, Chen Yu felt a surge of urge to protect her.

He quietly moved closer to Shi Ning and whispered, "Don't worry too much, Shi An and the others will definitely win." Shi Ning turned her head and looked at Chen Yu's determined eyes. The tension in her heart immediately eased a lot. She nodded slightly and gave Chen Yu a grateful smile. Just then, Shi An's team launched a fierce attack.

Shi An made a beautiful three-pointer, swishing it through the net and instantly igniting the atmosphere in the arena.

The audience stood up and cheered wildly, and the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

Shi Ning jumped up excitedly, hugged Chen Yu tightly, and shouted, "We won! We won!"

Chen Yu was taken aback by Shi Ning's sudden hug, but his heart was filled with sweetness.

But deep down they knew that their family backgrounds were not a good match, and even their academic performance was worlds apart, so their future lives would definitely be different.

He gently patted Shi Ning's back, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a happy smile.

After the competition, Shi Ning and Chen Yu went backstage to find Shi An. Shi Ning excitedly talked about the exciting moments of the competition the whole way, while Chen Yu silently followed behind her, listening to her talk quietly, with a gentle smile on his face the whole time.

Upon seeing Shi An, Shi Ning immediately ran over and gave her brother a big hug.

"Bro, you were amazing! That three-pointer was so cool!"

Shi Ning said with a proud look on her face. Shi An smiled and patted Shi Ning's head, then looked at Chen Yu and said gratefully, "Chen Yu, thank you for accompanying Shi Ning to the game today and for taking care of her for me."

Chen Yu quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it, it's what I should do."

On their way home, Shi Ning and Chen Yu walked side by side. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting long shadows.

Neither of them spoke the rest of the way, but a subtle atmosphere filled the air. Chen Yu would steal glances at Shi Ning every now and then, secretly resolving to find a suitable opportunity to express his feelings to her.

Shi Ning seemed to have noticed Chen Yu's unusual behavior as well, and a ripple of emotion stirred within her, though she didn't quite understand what this feeling was.

When they reached the building where Shi Ning lived, Shi Ning stopped, turned to look at Chen Yu, and said, "Chen Yu, thank you for watching the game with me today. I'm very happy."

Chen Yu looked at Shi Ning and mustered his courage to say, "Shi Ning, I... I'm very happy too. Actually, there's something I've been wanting to tell you..."

Just as Chen Yu was about to express his true feelings, Shi Ning's phone suddenly rang. Shi Ning glanced apologetically at Chen Yu, then answered the call.

After hanging up the phone, Shi Ning said with some regret, "Chen Yu, I have something to take care of at home, so I have to go back first. You should go home early too."

Chen Yu looked at Shi Ning, feeling a little disappointed, but he still smiled and said, "Okay, you should go back now. Call me anytime if anything happens."

Shi Ning turned and walked towards her home. After taking a few steps, she turned back, glanced at Chen Yu, and then disappeared into the stairwell.

Chen Yu stood there, gazing in the direction Shi Ning had left, silently thinking, "Shi Ning, I hope that next time we meet, I will have enough courage to tell you all about my feelings for you."