Having been given a second chance at life, who would still want to pursue her?

Li Junquan stared blankly at the person slowly walking towards him.

Then he turned back and raised his hand, ready to call out to Chan Kin-kei.

But his figure had already walked far away, disappearing into the corridor of the teaching building.

Li Junquan then withdrew his hand and turned around.

At this moment, the person had already walked up to him and called out softly.

"teacher."

Li Junquan nodded, then pointed towards the teaching building behind him and chuckled jokingly.

"Qingxue, did he come out without reporting to you? Is this why we're here to arrest him?"

"That kid probably won't be able to wait for you. I just sent him back without hesitation."

The person who arrived was none other than Lin Qingxue!

She opened her mouth as if to say something.

But after hearing what Li Junquan said...

Lin Qingxue paused.

I also thought of what happened last semester.

That annoying person always caused her trouble.

Sometimes I get a headache from studying during evening self-study, and I see Mr. Li Junquan passing by the classroom window, leading people to practice ball.

Regardless of whether it's his team or not, everyone goes to join in the fun.

They never register when they leave.

Lin Qingxue always had to make a special trip to the stadium to get him back.

Back in the classroom, the person was covered in sweat but didn't realize it, and kept grinning and sidling up to me.

Lin Qingxue knew that he didn't report it on purpose; he would shamelessly stay on the court and wouldn't leave even when the teacher chased him away.

Even the teacher could see clearly what he was planning to do.

He was just waiting for me to come to him.

This kind of trick that causes trouble for others is really annoying.

Just like today.

But today... he went back by himself.

Yeah.

After all, Lin Qingxue didn't come out here to find him.

"teacher."

Lin Qingxue suddenly looked up.

"Does he still want to participate in tomorrow's match?"

Upon hearing this, Li Junquan seemed surprised that Lin Qingxue would ask such a question.

He thought for a while before nodding.

"Yeah, that kid was joking around with me just now, trying to get me to agree to let him participate."

"His calf has a minor scrape, it's not too bad, it's just his ankle from yesterday's training..."

Li Junquan paused as he spoke, glancing at Lin Qingxue.

Chen Jianji's ankle injury was caused by Li Wenyan's desire to join the team.

As a novice who didn't understand the rules, I made an extremely basic mistake, which resulted in injuries to both parties and led to this outcome.

"Um... I twisted my ankle. It's not serious, but there's still a risk in playing. I didn't agree."

Lin Qingxue nodded, watching the players training on the field, remaining silent.

Just as Li Junquan was wondering why the top student in the grade was standing there in a daze and not leaving...

Lin Qingxue suddenly spoke up.

"But given his personality, he will definitely try every means possible, and may even impulsively force himself to participate."

"You'll soften too, and if you can't persuade him, you can only tell him to be mindful of his behavior."

Looking at Lin Qingxue, who was staring indifferently toward the stadium.

"ha?"

Li Junquan was somewhat bewildered.

Was the high school student in front of him talking to him just now?

What's with that tone?

And what else was said...

He knew that kid acted impulsively.

But will he soften his heart?

Are you kidding me?

Li Junquan was silent for a moment before speaking as calmly as possible.

"Qingxue, I think you're overthinking it."

"As a teacher, I am definitely responsible for my students."

"Besides, I'm so much older than you young people, I'm not as impulsive and emotional as you young people, and I'm more rational in my actions."

Do you know what I mean?

His voice trailed off slightly as he finished speaking.

Clearly, he was already somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Qingxue's attitude.

But the other party seemed unaware, and remained silent for a moment.

He spoke slowly again.

"Teacher, I still want to remind you of something."

"I have been following my homeroom teacher's instructions to ensure my own academic performance and to try my best to help my classmates improve."

"Chen Jianji is my deskmate. His grades in the last exam showed significant improvement."

"It is possible to upgrade from a junior college degree to a bachelor's degree, which can also increase our students' bachelor's degree rate."

"I don't want to risk the upcoming college entrance examination because of a single competition."

"After the college entrance exam, you can play basketball for as long as you want, and you can register for games at the basketball court. There's no need to worry so much about fighting tooth and nail in tomorrow's game."

As she spoke, a ripple appeared in her eyes as she looked towards the direction of the stadium, as if she could see the ever-lively and carefree figure of that person.

She continued speaking in a very soft voice.

"Teacher, I would like to ask you to promise me that you will not let him play."

"Because I promised him I would help him get into a university, and I don't want any surprises."

These words were spoken.

Li Junquan also fell silent.

College entrance exam, future prospects.

These words wouldn't be unusual coming from an ordinary student.

But when it comes from someone who is ranked first in their grade and is a prospective student at Tsinghua University, it still carries a lot of weight.

After a while.

Li Junquan replied with a slight headache.

"Alright, I understand. I won't let him participate."

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and was about to walk back to the basket on the court.

Just then, Lin Qingxue called out to him.

"Teacher Li..."

Li Junquan stopped in his tracks.

Lin Qingxue's voice continued.

"Thank you."

...

Just as the two were talking.

In a shadowy corner not far away.

A figure leaned quietly against the wall, a crimson flame held between his fingers and near his mouth.

He stared at Lin Qingxue and her teacher, who were talking on the court ahead.

He slowly exhaled a puff of white smoke.

"Cough! Cough!"

He coughed repeatedly, perhaps because he was choked by the smoke.

But his eyes remained fixed on the direction of the court.

Only after he calmed down did his hoarse voice finally emerge softly.

"Xiaoxue..."

"Why...why are you still going to see him?"

He murmured, his hands clenched tightly.

The cluster of scarlet between his fingers was extinguished by pressing it out with his palm.

"Hiss~~!"

He was scalded so badly that he lay prone, pressing his palms tightly against the heat.

His voice was painful and hoarse.

"Why...why are you doing this to me?"

......