Strong Offense And Defense Chapter 21

Translator: Re

Editor: Mims

With his back facing Nie Chuan, Reece's lips slowly sagged. 

 

“There are also the toe jumps and step jumps.” 

“Then let's continue…” Nie Chuan thought for a moment then added, “But I want a 10 minute break!” 

 

“Ok.” 

When this morning's training is finally over, Nie Chuan has never been so tired in his life. 

 

He looked upwards then sat down directly on the basketball court with his upper body propped. Reece handed him a bottle of mineral water. He unscrewed the cap and gulped down half of the bottle, the rest was poured on the top of his head. 

That kind of pleasure couldn't be described in words. 

 

A white towel fell on his head, covering his face. 

Nie Chuan didn't want to move. Some words, he wouldn't be able to say at all if they were face to face ba.

 

“Hey… Reece, I'm sorry.” 

“What are you sorry for?” Reece stood beside Nie Chuan, leaning against the wall. 

 

Without looking, he was sure Reece looked like a model. 

“I bit you.” 

 

I bit you until you bled. And you didn't even beat me. 

Your good temper exceeded my expectations. 

 

Of course, Nie Chuan won't say these words. 

“It doesn't matter, I'll get a cold and rabies vaccine.” 

 

“Ha?” Nie Chuan's eyes finally came out from under the towel. 

Does this guy think that he, Nie Chuan, has rabies? 

 

“With your irritability, lack of endurance, and impulse to bite, you may have mania.” 

“Ha?” Nie Chuan continued to be surprised. 

 

“I know a good psychologist. I can introduce him to you.” 

“Ha?” Nie Chuan once again expressed surprise. “d.a.m.n… and just now I had wanted to thank you for praising my talent!” 

 

Reece inclined his head and said with a reasonable expression, “If you want someone to persevere in doing something, you should praise him for his talent. Isn't this how it's supposed to be?” 

Nie Chuan was dumbfounded. 

 

But when he thought about it, it is often like this in American movies and TV series: 

The mother would lightly caress the face of the sobbing son and say with eyes full of expectation, “My dear son, I believe in you – as long as you persevere, you will definitely do well! Because you have talent!” 

 

When someone reaches a certain goal that has no advantage for them at all, it's only a matter of praising him for his “talent.” 

The feeling of being encouraged and his blood boiling was instantly ruined. 

 

He felt that he spent his last hour of special training like a fool… 

Right at this moment, Reece reached over and rubbed Nie Chuan's head over the towel. “But you stuck to it.” 

 

“So? This also counts as talent?” 

“Yes, persistence is also a talent. I thought you would turn around and leave. Although the intensity of your training is less than one-third of mine.” 

 

“What?” Nie Chuan's eyes widened. 

He's as tired as a dog, but his is still less than a third of Reece's? How can that be? 

 

"In fact, there are other more convenient ways to practice besides these exercises that requires a court. You can go back to the student dorms and continue practicing. While practicing, you can listen to music or watch movies." 

“What method?” Nie Chuan widened his eyes. 

 

“Find a thick book and put it under your toes. Your heels must not touch the floor. Raise slowly with your toes and then slowly lower. This can achieve the lifting effect.” 

“I got it, this is simple!” 

 

“But very tiring.” 

“…” 

 

Nie Chuan's stomach suddenly growled. 

Reece raised his chin. “Go get the mop and clean up the court. There can't be any sweat.” 

 

“Ha?” Nie Chuan was stunned. He was so tired right now that he can't even move, but Reece actually wants him to clean the basketball court? 

“This afternoon, one of my high school cla.s.smates will be coming here from another city to have a match with me.” 

 

“What? Coming from another city just for a match?” 

You sure have energy! 

 

“You can stay behind and watch, or you can go home and rest,” Reece said lightly. 

“Of course stay and watch!” 

 

Nie Chuan really wants to see what Reece is like! 

“Then clean up the basketball court.” 

 

“…”

It turns out the viewing has a fee! 

 

After Nie Chuan dragged his tired body to mop the floor of the basketball court, Reece finally took him to eat a decent lunch. 

The meal was neither fast food nor western food, but what Nie Chuan heard was the most expensive Chinese restaurant in the city. 

 

After they finished dining, Reece drove Nie Chuan back to the warehouse. Nie Chuan felt sleepy as soon as he was full and fell asleep with his head leaning against the window. 

Reece parked the car at the entrance of the warehouse. He didn't wake Nie Chuan, but just quietly crossed his arms and closed his eyes. 

 

More than two hours later, a taxi stopped not far away. 

A tall, dark-skinned young man carrying a duffle bag came in their direction. 

 

He smiled and tapped at Reece's window. “Hey! This is how you greet me?” 

Reece opened his eyes and looked down at his sports watch. “So late?” 

 

“It's enough to make the most out of the match.” The other grinned, his white teeth incomparably bright. 

The sleeping Nie Chuan finally woke up and rubbed his eyes. “Hey… is your friend here yet…” 

 

Nie Chuan discovered that this guy… his height is definitely more than 1.9 meters ba? 

“Eh? Reece, why is there an Asian kid in your car?” 

 

… Is he being treated as a child again? 

Nie Chuan felt powerless to refute. 

 

“He scored for us.” 

“Oh – h.e.l.lo! My name is Raven Harvey! Me and Reece were cla.s.smates in high school, but now I'm at KSU which can be considered old rivals with Reece's DK in the basketball league!” 

 

The other person looked very friendly. Nie Chuan was about to shake hands with him when Reece slapped the other's hand. 

“Let's go, don't waste time.” 

 

Raven saw the gauze on Reece's forearm and was surprised. “Woah! You've always been very cautious, how did you hurt yourself?” 

“I was bitten by a dog.” 

 

When Reece finished, Nie Chuan was about to explode.

It was obviously you who deliberately stimulated me! 

 

What hit you, bite you, or roll!

[T/N: referring to something Reece said last chapter]

Just when Nie Chuan opened his mouth to defend himself, Reece suddenly stuffed something into it. The movement was so fast that Nie Chuan almost choked to death.

The taste of cocoa and milk spread on the tip of his tongue, it's chocolate! 

When did Reece open the chocolate? 

How come he didn't see? 

Reece was already walking towards the warehouse with Raven. Raven didn't forget to turn and wave at Nie Chuan. “Hey, kid! Come on!” 

You're the kid! Your whole family are kids! 

Nie Chuan returned to the bright basketball court that he had cleaned. 

From Raven and Reece's chat, Nie Chuan found out that this is actually the secret base where Reece and his teammates in high school played basketball together. It seems that this warehouse, which was registered under the name of Reece's father, was transformed into a basketball court by Reece. The old teammates who went to various universities will still gather here to play basketball from time to time. 

Without any further nonsense, Reece and Raven quickly entered a state of confrontation. 

The dribbler was Reece. He didn't decisively rush up like he did with Nie Chuan. Instead, he stared into Raven's eyes. His body did not sway or make any fake moves, but Nie Chuan can see the concentration in Reece's eyes. 

This made Nie Chuan wonder, just what kind of opponent is Raven? 

Raven had his arms outstretched. The smile on his face had faded and his calves were taut. The moment Reece makes any movements, he can exert his strength. 

Suddenly, Reece swooped to the side and Raven also moved. Nie Chuan originally thought that this was just one of Reece's very natural fake moves, but he didn't expect that Reece would continue to force a breakthrough. 

Raven looked for the best opportunity to intercept. Just when he was about to steal the ball, Reece swiveled his shoulders in the other direction. Raven was about to catch up but Reece s.h.i.+fted his center of gravity in an instant and dribbled the ball behind him to keep it out of Raven's defense. 

Nie Chuan who was watching on the side almost felt his heart leap out. He thought Reece had successfully bypa.s.sed Raven but he didn't expect that Raven would suddenly forcefully stop and turn around without hesitation. Reece's speed is extremely fast, but Raven's speed completely exceeded Nie Chuan's imagination. Like the wind, he ran beside Reece before accelerating again. Turning his body, he arrived in front of Reece. 

This kind of speed made Nie Chuan astonished. 

But Reece suddenly jumped as if he was about to throw the ball into the basket. 

It's impossible! This must be a fake! The distance is too far! 

Raven, who had let go of Reece, also jumped. His outstretched arm seems to cut off Reece's shot. 

Nie Chuan's heart clenched.

The tips of Raven's fingers had touched the three-pointer that Reece had thrown, changing its curvature. 

Reece seems to have already expected that this shot would be impossible. The moment he landed, he immediately dashed forward. Before Nie Chuan even had time to react, he had already taken off. 

Raven was right behind him. The force of his jump was amazing, he looked as if he would take the rebound. 

But within the gap of those few seconds, Reece ruthlessly slammed the ball into the basket. 

When a "peng –” sounded, Nie Chuan felt as if all his nerves have been shattered. 

Reece landed, his sharp gaze sweeping over Nie Chuan. 

“Two… two to zero!” Nie Chuan shouted out. 

Raven wasn't angry and grinned. “My turn! I won't let you…” 

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly rushed to Reece and swiveled to Reece's left side without any warning. The moment Reece followed, Raven's two smooth dribbles suddenly swiveled to Reece's right side before immediately turning back to the left!

Re: *plays JoJo's [To Be Continued]*

 

MadMadamMims: ? what happens next?!