Chapter 32: You Really Look Down on Me
Li Lumei still regarded Mao Xiaoshi as her Prince Charming, and her feelings for him had not diminished. Her heart still ached when he accidentally twisted his ankle, and she still worried when he collided head-on with someone on the court.
But occasionally, she would remember that afternoon: Mao Xiaoshi lying on the ground, not daring to get up, and Su Can pointing a brick at him as he challenged him. In her memory, they formed a frozen, yellowing picture, with a contrast she dared not examine too closely.
It was something beyond what her age and experience allowed her to accept, and she had no way to pass judgment on any of it.
Amid the sighs of regret, the team led by Yue Zijiang of Class Two, Grade Eleven won the game. Yue Zijiang basked in the gazes directed at him. Spotting Tang Wu in the crowd, he actually strode up with an air of confidence and raised his hand for a high five.
The girls around Tang Wu erupted with excitement, all egging them on. Tang Wu hesitated, however. She turned to look and saw Su Can playing soccer in the distance, seemingly unaware of anything happening here.
When Tang Wu stood there without moving, Yue Zijiang felt a burning anxiety. He awkwardly withdrew his hand, but smiled at her. "The basketball tournament for the whole division is next month. Could you come watch me play?"
This was undoubtedly a request for Tang Wu to come cheer him on. It drew more whoops from some of the girls, while others began to envy her. This was something many of them dreamed of.
"We'll see." Tang Wu smiled faintly. His invitation was sincere, after all, and refusing him over and over