Everyone thought the opposing team's starters were tiring and their offensive efficiency was dropping. Surely now was the time for Huali to mount a comeback. But Wang Yi shook his head.
"Not yet."
Zhang Fei was getting a little anxious.
Brother Yi really could keep his cool. If they didn't launch their comeback now, something else might go wrong, and they might not be able to catch up at all.
Wang Yi saw how eager yet confused everyone looked and explained:
"You have to understand that Mingde Middle School is a team with incredible resilience. Especially when they're behind—once that fighting spirit kicks in, they become a terrifying team."
"So until we're capable of taking them out in one fell swoop, it's best not to let that fighting spirit flare up."
"We're sticking to the same strategy as before: we can fall behind, but we mustn't take the lead."
"Wait until the final few minutes!"
These students were all between sixteen and eighteen, at the age when their blood ran hot. How could they possibly keep calm?
Even after hearing Wang Yi's explanation, they were still eager to launch a comeback.
But wanting to do something was one thing; being able to do it was another.
They all admired Wang Yi greatly.
To them, his word was law.
So in the end, all the players could do was nod.
"Yes, Brother Yi!"
Meanwhile, in Mingde Middle School's Resting Area, coach Pan Hongtao was giving his players a pep talk:
"Individually, Huali's players may be average, but they have Brother Yi leading them, so we absolutely can't let our guard down."
"I know you're having a little trouble with your stamina, but we're a team with incredible resilience. Not many high school teams in the country can match us in that