Venting Anger! Heh~ All Men Are the Same!

Women had an exceptionally keen eye for details.

Earlier, Su Yan's gaze had fallen on the face of the cheerleading squad in the dance studio.

Others might not have noticed, but as the one being watched, she knew Su Yan had been looking at her.

She believed Su Yan had specifically come over to see her, that he was interested in her.

And she had long known about Su Yan—his outrageously handsome face, tall frame, impressive basketball skills, and ever-rising popularity.

His charm was limitless.

He practically fulfilled every fantasy she had about a man.

If there was... one slight flaw, it was that Su Yan didn't seem particularly muscular.

But now—

That dunk, like an act of violent aesthetics, completely erased the tiny concern she had held in her heart.

She had utterly fallen for Su Yan.

If she liked someone, she should be open about it. She didn't care about any unspoken rules between NBA players and cheerleaders.

Besides, she felt that Su Yan had already taken the initiative to come see her and show interest in her.

That meant she should be even more proactive.

So... she stepped forward and handed Su Yan a bottle of water. It was her initiative, and it was perfectly natural.

Of course, she was reading a little too much into it.

"Hm?"

Su Yan froze for a moment, then accepted the water and gave her a warm smile. "Thank you!"

There was nothing deliberate about it, just an ordinary polite smile, yet it gave off a gentle, refined air.

It was devastatingly lethal.

The cheerleading squad's star immediately blossomed with joy.

She felt that Su Yan liked her too. It was just that... in public, he couldn't let it show.

She understood.

She understood everything.

A faint blush appeared on her face. She nodded lightly, then hurried away and returned to her group.

A group of cheerful cheerleaders surrounded their star as they chatted and laughed their way off.

"This is f*cking..."

McGrady was green with envy.

"That girl is the prettiest one among them, and she has the best figure too. She actually took the initiative to give Su Yan water.

Su Yan.

Your charm is just too much!"

Larry Hughes's words were equally full of envy.

David Lee curled his lip and said jealously, "I was such a perfect backdrop, Yan. For the sake of that one bottle of water, you have to treat me to a big meal tonight!!!"

"Ha~"

Su Yan laughed and nodded. "Isn't that just a matter of saying the word!!!"

At five thirty, after they had played themselves tired, they took showers. Then... Su Yan took the three of them to Union Square for a seafood feast.

King crab, lobster, caviar, sea cucumber, sea urchin, salmon, and more.

To thank McGrady and the other two for keeping him company all afternoon, he treated them to a lavish meal.

It didn't cost much, either.

Including drinks, it came to only 40,000 USD.

That happened to use up the money he had left over. And with the walking he had done today, along with the running and dribbling from playing basketball earlier, it was roughly 20,000.

He had casually earned another 60,000 USD.

Full and satisfied, it was already past nine when everyone went home.

Su Yan was about to head back as well when he realized... his luggage bag was still in the Locker Room at the court.

So he took a taxi back to the arena to retrieve it.

As luck would have it.

On the way to the Locker Room, he happened to run into the face of the cheerleading squad.

"Why haven't you gone home yet?!"

Su Yan was puzzled.

He knew the cheerleaders were fiercely competitive, but... surely they didn't have to train until after nine at night?

"I left something in the Locker Room."

The cheerleading star explained. She was also surprised that Su Yan was still here. "What about you?!

Earlier, I saw that you weren't playing on the court anymore."

Could he have come here specifically to see me?!

She let her imagination run wild.

"What a coincidence."

Su Yan smiled. "I left something behind too, so I came back for it. Looks like this was a meeting destined by heaven."

"Pfft~"

The cheerleading star was amused. With a bright smile, she said, "My name is Raphaelle Rebecca. It's nice to meet you!"

"Su Yan! Likewise!"

Su Yan responded politely.

The two chatted for a few moments before returning to their respective Locker Rooms. Yet Su Yan's heart was pounding.

Being so close to Rebecca.

Breathing in the faint, sweet scent of the girl's body, Su Yan felt the fire in his heart burn even more fiercely.

Now he was completely certain—this was fucking lust.

The question was... why?!

Su Yan did not understand why he was reacting like this. It was not as though he had never seen pretty girls before; some had even thrown themselves at him.

He had always remained utterly calm.

But his current state was far too strange, far too abnormal!

He could not make sense of it at all.

Still, he restrained himself as much as possible. He also decided not to meet Rebecca again, lest he fail to control himself.

And do something that should not happen.

That would be terrible.

Especially... if he forced himself on her, then it would all be over!

Arriving at the Locker Room, Su Yan slung his bag over his back and prepared to leave. Then he spotted the flowers Augustin had given him on a chair!

They were quite pretty, and they were also a token of someone else's goodwill.

Leaving them in the players' Locker Room would be a waste, so he picked them up, intending to take them home as well.

He deliberately waited outside the door for a while.

Only when he saw that no one was coming out of the cheerleaders' Locker Room ahead did he feel safe enough to step out, quickening his pace.

Then—

After passing through a corridor and turning to head outside, he ran into Rebecca again. Or perhaps... she had been waiting there all along.

"Th-These flowers are for me?!"

The moment Rebecca saw Su Yan holding the bouquet, she was overjoyed.

He clearly had not been holding them earlier. Obviously... he had specially prepared them and intended to give them to her.

Rebecca's imagination went into overdrive.

So... he had not come back for his bag at all. He had come just to have a chance encounter with me.

Then he would give me flowers and confess to me afterward?!

Heh~ Men were all the same, saying one thing and meaning another.

Though she thought that, Rebecca was still eagerly looking forward to it.

"Huh?"

Su Yan froze for a moment, then handed her the flowers and went along with it. "Yes, they're for you.

Thank you for giving me water earlier."

She had asked him so directly.

He could not exactly say... no.

He had drunk her water earlier anyway, so giving her a bouquet as a small favor was no big deal.

That was what Su Yan thought.

But Rebecca thought nothing of the sort. She believed Su Yan was about to confess to her. Her heart pounded wildly, and she was full of anticipation.

The reality was—

"Well then, get home safe. Bye!"

Su Yan said politely before turning to leave.

???

It had come to this, and he still wasn't confessing?

What was he waiting for?

She knew Dragon Country players were reserved. Since she had received his flowers, she understood his feelings.

So next... she would take the initiative.

"Wait!"

Rebecca called Su Yan to a stop.

"Is there something else?!"

Su Yan asked curiously.

"Could you come with me for a moment? There's something I'd like to ask you to help with!"

Rebecca pleaded.

Unable to refuse, Su Yan followed her. Led by Rebecca, the two entered a room.

Taking a closer look—

This was... actually the cheerleaders' Locker Room.

"What? But clearly..."

Su Yan was somewhat confused.

Rebecca guessed what Su Yan wanted to ask and chuckled. "We came in through the back entrance."

"I see."

Su Yan understood, then asked, "So what do you need help with? It wouldn't be good for me to stay here too long."

"I... want you to hug me!"

As Rebecca spoke, she wrapped her arms around Su Yan.

It was sudden.

And incredibly forward.

Su Yan's scalp went numb. He had already been barely able to suppress the fire burning in his heart, and now Rebecca was acting like this.

It was probably because she had been practicing dance.

She was currently wearing a proper cheerleading uniform: a pleated skirt, a cropped T-shirt that exposed her waist, and a high ponytail. She was dressed a little like a football babe.

Combined with her stunning looks and fiery figure—

More importantly... this was a girls' Locker Room filled with fragrance. It instantly brought certain movie scenes to mind!!!

My god.

That hug nearly made Su Yan lose control.

But he still retained his last shred of reason. He pushed Rebecca away. "Rebecca, there's an unwritten rule between players and cheerleaders.

You should know that.

Besides... this is the girls' Locker Room!!!"

"Su Yan, I like you. I know you love me too, and I know you're too embarrassed to say it.

My feelings for you are sincere.

I'm willing to give myself to you without reservation.

Please believe me, because... I brought you in through the back entrance. There are no cameras, and there aren't any in the Locker Room either!

This is the greatest proof of my sincerity in loving you!!!"

The moment her words fell—

The fire in Su Yan's heart erupted completely!!!