The school beauty is aloof? Whatever, she has a younger sister.

Chapter 19 Coach, I Want to Play Basketball
In November in the north, cold weather is usually the main theme. But when the sky is cloudless and blue, the air becomes subtly warm after the sun shines through.

The second period of the morning brought a rare physical education class. The outdoor air was filled with a fresh scent, and the slightly warm winter sunlight filtered through the sparse branches and sprinkled on the ground.

The students, unable to contain themselves any longer, rushed to the playground. They gathered in twos and threes, some laughing and some running, and the whole playground suddenly became lively.

The PE teacher stood in the middle of the playground, wearing a black jacket: "Line up! Run two laps and then you can have free time. Anyone who causes trouble, don't blame me for dragging you out for individual training!"

As soon as the students heard that they could move around freely, they quickly lined up.

The PE teacher blew his whistle, signaling the PE class representative to lead the team in a run.

Chu Jiuli stepped out of the line and stood in the middle. Her neat blue and white school uniform was clean and sharp, and her face was expressionless.

A cool breeze gently swept by, ruffling the hair on her forehead, but it did not diminish her aloof and elegant demeanor in the slightest.

That's right, Chu Jiuli is the class representative for physical education.

She glanced at the group: "Run, walk."

The whole class immediately followed Chu Jiuli's pace and ran forward in unison.

Because of his height, Zhang Muchen stood at the back of the line and could only see Chu Jiuli's back.

But even just the back view is captivating enough.

Chu Jiuli's blue and white school uniform accentuated her slender and neat figure, and her long black hair was tied into a high ponytail, swaying gently with her steps.

Although Chu Jiuli's face cannot be seen directly, her slight profile is already captivating enough.

Because of running and shouting slogans in the cold wind, her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush, which made her look especially youthful under the sunlight.

Zhang Muchen followed at the back of the group, his gaze naturally sweeping across the front. He quickly noticed that almost all the boys in the class were staring at Chu Jiuli.

Sure enough, her cool and aloof demeanor and her tall and slender figure while running made her an irresistible magnet, easily becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

but……

Zhang Muchen, however, didn't feel much. What came to mind wasn't Chu Jiuli's face, but rather Chu Youting's soft and adorable appearance.

"Nuanjiji's little sister is more fun."

Zhang Muchen muttered to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.

A gentle breeze blew by, carrying a hint of winter chill.

Chu Jiuli's figure was still conspicuous, but Zhang Muchen was already lost in another scene in his mind, completely on a different wavelength.

"Brother Chen, you're staring at Chu Jiuli and smiling."

Suddenly, a slightly teasing voice pulled Zhang Muchen back to reality.

He was slightly taken aback. When he looked up, he saw the clerk wearing round-framed glasses standing beside him. Behind the lenses, his eyes were full of inquiry and curiosity, as if he had caught something extraordinary.

Zhang Muchen's heart tightened, and he inwardly cursed: "Damn it, it seems I've been misunderstood. I wasn't smiling at Chu Jiuli."
But he felt he couldn't explain it.

He couldn't very well tell the advisor that he was staring at Chu Jiuli and thinking about her sister, could he?
That's really perverted.

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Zhang Muchen: "I was just thinking of some funny things, it has nothing to do with Chu Jiuli."

The advisor pushed up his glasses, squinted, and leaned closer: "Brother Chen, tell me the truth, do you like Chu Jiuli?"

“???” Zhang Muchen looked completely bewildered.

Although the advisor's voice wasn't loud, the wind on the playground was so strong that it acted as amplification.

People around Zhang Muchen immediately turned to look at him with curiosity.

“You fucking…” Zhang Muchen rubbed his forehead.

Several classmates who were on good terms with Zhang Muchen immediately joined in, teasing him with mischievous grins: "Yeah, Brother Chen, don't hide it anymore, we saw you give the fruit platter to Chu Jiuli last time."

Zhang Muchen looked exasperated: "That's for strengthening friendships."

"Brother Chen, why didn't you bring us a fruit platter to strengthen our friendship?"

"Yeah, yeah, Brother Chen, let's be fair, isn't our friendship worth strengthening?"

“…” Zhang Muchen was completely speechless.

Looking at his friends, who had turned into a bunch of troublemakers, he had only one thought in his mind: he couldn't explain anymore; these people were just trying to cause trouble.

"Alright, alright, I admit I wasn't very generous. How about I cut a fruit platter for each of you next time?" Zhang Muchen compromised.

“We don’t want a fruit platter,” the advisor shook his finger. “We want solid evidence. Brother Chen, do you have feelings for Chu Jiuli?”

Zhang Muchen: "I don't like it, I only like making money."

"Huh~"

The boys immediately let out a surprised "Huh?" and lost interest, turning back to continue running.

The wind blew again, swirling up a few fallen leaves.

Chu Jiuli continued running straight ahead of the group, seemingly oblivious to the commotion behind her.

Soon, the two laps were over. Some students who didn't usually exercise had already stopped, panting heavily and holding their knees.

The PE teacher stood to the side, nodding in satisfaction: "Free time! But don't go to the teaching building and disturb other classes, understand?" "Understood!"

The students responded in unison, their excitement barely concealed.

The PE teacher blew his whistle, and the students immediately scattered, running off in twos and threes in different directions. The entire playground instantly became lively.

Free time during physical education class is the most clearly defined.

Boys who like basketball have already run to the basketball court in groups. Students who play badminton are looking for a sheltered spot with their rackets. Students who are not good at sports are strolling around the edge of the playground in twos and threes, chatting leisurely.

Zhang Muchen invited his advisor and others to play basketball together.

As they walked, they looked around the basketball court, which was much more lively than usual and surrounded by a group of people.

Zhang Muchen: "So many people today? What are they all looking at?"

The advisor pushed up his glasses: "I guess some expert is showing off their skills."

The two squeezed into the crowd, and as soon as they peeked out, they saw a figure shooting a three-pointer.

That's Chu Jiuli.

She was holding a basketball, standing outside the three-point line.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the basketball slipped from her hands, tracing a perfect arc.

Swish.

The ball swished smoothly into the basket. A gasp swept through the crowd.

"Holy crap, that's accurate!" the advisor exclaimed in surprise.

Zhang Muchen: "Steady wrist, fast strike, quite impressive."

He had initially thought Chu Jiuli was only academically excellent, but he hadn't expected her to also have basketball talent. This surprised him somewhat.

However, Chu Jiuli's next few shots were not so successful.

The basketballs grazed the rim several times, missing the target. However, these minor misses did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd, and the boys continued to exclaim in surprise.

After all, the sight of a beautiful girl standing in the sunlight, lightly leaping up to toss a ball, is enough to take your breath away.

Moreover, her cool and aloof demeanor, coupled with the elegance in her movements, seemed to captivate the audience even without scoring a goal.

Zhang Muchen watched Chu Jiuli tossing the ball repeatedly. But soon, his gaze was drawn to another figure in the crowd.

Chu Youting.

Chu Youting stood on the periphery of the crowd, wearing red-rimmed glasses, staring inconspicuously at Chu Jiuli. She seemed completely captivated by her sister's basketball shot.

Zhang Muchen patted the shoulder of the clerk next to him: "My stomach hurts, I'm going to the toilet."

The advisor didn't even turn his head, casually waving his hand: "Go, go."

His gaze remained fixed on Chu Jiuli, his face filled with admiration.

Zhang Muchen pursed his lips and sighed silently. He then walked around to the other side of the crowd and slowly approached Chu Youting.

Chu Youting had been watching her sister intently, as if captivated by Chu Jiuli's every move. However, she suddenly noticed a tall figure approaching and instinctively turned her head.

"You're watching so intently?" Zhang Muchen lowered his head slightly.

When Chu Youting saw that it was Zhang Muchen, she blinked and asked in a soft, sweet voice, "Why did you come here?"

"I just happened to see you, so I came over to say hello." Zhang Muchen smiled.

"Oh……"

Chu Youting responded softly, then turned her gaze back to Chu Jiuli on the court, "If only I could play basketball like my sister..."

Her voice was very soft, almost completely drowned out by the gasps of the surrounding crowd. But Zhang Muchen still caught her words.

Zhang Muchen: "Come out with me."

Chu Youting paused for a moment, then looked up at Zhang Muchen. Although she was somewhat puzzled, she obediently followed Zhang Muchen away from the crowd.

The two went to a quiet corner next to the basketball court, away from the noisy crowd. Chu Youting stood in front of Zhang Muchen, her head slightly lowered, nervously clutching her sleeve.

"What's the matter?"

"You just said you also want to play basketball?" Zhang Muchen asked bluntly.

Chu Youting pursed her lips and nodded gently: "Mm..."

Zhang Muchen: "I can be your coach and teach you how to play."

"Really? But... I'm not very smart, I'm not as talented as my sister..."

Zhang Muchen: "Talent isn't important, I'm just asking if you want to learn?"

Chu Youting blinked, her eyes filled with anticipation and seriousness: "Coach, I want to play basketball."

……

(End of this chapter)