Chapter 83

"Impossible!" "How did he do that!" "He must have cheated before! That collision!" The audience gasped repeatedly, showing shock at Wang Bai's performance.

Liu Yan and Kim Hyo-ri's cheers didn't last long before they started celebrating again. Baisitong and Menglulu once again opened their mouths wide. Baisitong said, "Is he even human?" Menglulu replied, "Even if he is, he must be from outer space."

This move completely disrupted Yimin Middle School's formation. The shadow of defeat loomed over the team. If they lost this match, they would almost certainly lose their chance to win the championship, even if they defeated Fushui Middle School in the next round.

They had finally waited for Guanglin, the traditional strong team, to reach its weakest moment, thinking they had a chance to stand out. But unexpectedly, a genius player emerged from Guanglin Middle School at the last moment—this astonishing No. 19!

This player first appeared in the previous round of the league, scoring two goals and providing one assist, already a surprising performance. However, from the match report, it seemed he was a midfielder with average speed but excellent awareness and a strong ability to score from late runs. Yet, in just one week, he could create opportunities for himself and had such astonishing speed and explosive power to break through defenses! The data couldn't keep up with the changes.

The coach of Yimin Middle School, sitting on the bench, frowned. After some thought, he decided to change the formation to stabilize the situation and try to catch up in the second half.

He took advantage of a throw-in to give instructions to the player, hoping he would pass them on to the team. However, plans couldn't keep up with changes. Guanglin Middle School quickly counterattacked after regaining possession, and a long diagonal pass into the penalty area was cleared by the opposing center-back.

Before the coach of Yimin Middle School could breathe a sigh of relief, Guanglin Middle School took a corner kick. Wang Bai, who was only 1.7 meters tall, leaped high in the crowd and headed the ball into the net, making it 3-0!

"What the heck, another goal?" "What can't he do!" "It's a scam! I don't believe this is a high school student! Guanglin must have found a foreign player! Referee, check it out!"

When the high school league was first established, some teams did find foreign players to pretend to be students, but once discovered, they would be penalized and lose their eligibility for the next season, having to play in regional selection matches to return to the league. Therefore, almost no one dared to do this.

However, Wang Bai's strength was truly beyond the ordinary understanding of student players, which is why the supporters of Yimin Middle School were so suspicious.

After scoring three goals, Wang Bai celebrated wildly. He ran to his team's bench, punched the air, and pounded his chest, saying, "I told you! Make them remember me forever! Got it?"

Liu Yan and Kim Hyo-ri's celebrations were a bit numb. They asked the dazed Baisitong, "This opponent seems a bit weak, doesn't it? Why was it so easy to score?"

Baisitong thought, being called weak by you, the second-best team in the league, is quite tragic. He forced a smile, "It's not that the opponent is weak, but Wang Bai is too strong..."

Menglulu nodded with a serious face, "Not on the same level."

Taking advantage of the break, the Yimin player who received the coach's instructions finally passed them on. Yimin Middle School withdrew one forward, leaving a single striker up front, and deployed nine players in the midfield and defense.

They were originally a team known for their defense. They were stunned by Wang Bai's three early goals purely because they underestimated his strength. If they had set a specific defensive strategy for him, they wouldn't have been so easily defeated.

Sure enough, after the formation change, Yimin Middle School's half of the field became like an iron bucket. With their deep defensive line, the fast attack and long diagonal pass tactics set by Coach Zhang began to fail. The players of Guanglin Middle School had no choice but to seek ground play, but continuous passing couldn't find gaps in the tight defense, and the first half ended without any breakthrough.

In the second half, as agreed, Zhang Guangda replaced the leading 3-0 with a newly crafted man-to-man defender, Liu Haichuan. Recently, Liu Haichuan had been given more playing opportunities and had gained more insights into playing defense, making him less resistant and even a bit eager to perform well.

However, high expectations often backfire. After coming on, Liu Haichuan was eager to show off and pressed too far forward during the team's offensive, neglecting the task of marking the opponent's single striker.

Yimin Middle School quickly capitalized on this, launching a long pass forward. The lone striker, a small and fast player, received the ball and sprinted down the field, leaving Lu Guanghe far behind. He easily scored a goal, reducing the deficit to 3-1.

Zhang Guangda immediately jumped up on the sidelines, cursing Liu Haichuan for being foolish and overzealous, scaring him into not daring to step forward again.

Fortunately, ten minutes later, Wang Bai scored again with a header from a corner kick, adding to the score and making the final result 4-1, with him scoring all four goals.

The second half, with the inability to break the deadlock, and Yimin Middle School's defensive stance, made Liu Yan and Kim Hyo-ri drowsy. When the match ended, Kim Hyo-ri felt a bit unsteady on her feet and said to Liu Yan, "Yan, I feel dizzy..."

Liu Yan whispered, "What's the rush? Wang Bai isn't here, so don't be in a hurry to feel dizzy." Kim Hyo-ri smiled bitterly; she was really dizzy, but she had no energy to argue with Yan, so she didn't bother to explain and just followed her out of the gymnasium listlessly.

The players of Guanglin Middle School did a brief celebration in the locker room and quickly changed into their clothes to leave. Coach Zhang planned to discuss the match on the way back.

This victory put them back in second place on the league table, still with a chance to win the championship, which was indeed an exciting thing. Watching Wang Bai high-fiving his teammates, Coach Zhang was also very excited, feeling that the heavens had been kind to him, sending such a talented player to him, almost like a dream.

Wang Bai and his teammates left the gymnasium and encountered the group of uncles who had come to Yimin District to watch the game. They had come in three minivans and were now planning to return. After watching this match, they decided to firmly support Guanglin Middle School and Wang Bai, and would attend the next match, wishing them success in their comeback.

After meeting the players, they left contentedly. Wang Bai saw the pale and sickly-looking Kim Hyo-ri and the anxious Liu Yan by the school bus and hurried over to ask what had happened.

"Lili said she feels dizzy and can't even stand. I think she might have heatstroke!" Liu Yan was particularly worried, waving her hands, completely at a loss.

Someone suggested, "Then get in the car and turn on the air conditioning."

Liu Yan immediately refused, "No, I heard that sitting in a car when you have heatstroke is bad and can make it worse!"

Wang Bai asked, "What should we do? Should we take her to the hospital?" "You carry her first," Liu Yan suggested, "We'll find a place to rest. It's too hot here, and she's about to pass out!"

Kim Hyo-ri's vision was black, leaning in Yan's arms, really unable to go on. But she had no strength to explain to Liu Yan, and she didn't know if Liu Yan had noticed she was really in trouble or thought she was following the plan...

With no choice, Wang Bai asked Coach Zhang for leave, temporarily not returning to Guanglin with the team, to accompany his classmate to rest until Kim Hyo-ri's condition improved, and then return with them.

Coach Zhang, a physical education teacher, could tell at a glance that Kim Hyo-ri had heatstroke, so he didn't object and allowed Wang Bai to leave, taking the others back on the school bus.

Wang Bai wanted to carry Kim Hyo-ri, but her body was limp and her jeans made it inconvenient, so he picked her up in his arms. The three left the parking lot and found a shady spot. He asked Liu Yan, "Where should we go to rest? Lili looks pretty bad."

Liu Yan thought for a moment and said, "Indoors would be best, with air conditioning and a place to lie down."

"Then we can only go home?" Wang Bai muttered, "Can't we stay outside?"

"Look at the temperature outside, can it cool you down?" Liu Yan countered, "Actually, we don't have to go home. A hotel would work too."

Wang Bai, not suspecting anything, immediately brightened up, "Oh right! Why didn't I think of that? Find a hotel nearby quickly!"

Liu Yan looked around and pointed, "There, across the street!"

So Wang Bai carried Kim Hyo-ri, and Liu Yan led the way to the hotel. Liu Yan handled the registration, and the receptionist, who was watching a TV drama, didn't even bother to check their IDs before giving them a room. The three hurried upstairs.

It was afternoon, and the hotel was quite quiet, with no distracting noises. Liu Yan opened the door, turned on the air conditioning, and Wang Bai laid Kim Hyo-ri on the bed.

Liu Yan saw Kim Hyo-ri move her lips and leaned in to listen. She heard Lili weakly say, "I really feel dizzy..." She thought to herself: Is she really dizzy or faking it? Lili is acting so convincingly, I almost fell for it.

She hesitated for a moment, and Wang Bai asked, "What did she say? Is there something wrong?"

"Oh, she said she's hot..." Liu Yan decided to play along with the plan, unbuttoning Kim Hyo-ri's shirt. Lili tried to stop her but had no strength, her vision black, and her mind almost failing, so she let it happen.

Wang Bai was shocked to see Liu Yan unbuttoning Kim Hyo-ri's shirt, revealing her white bra and a noticeable cleavage. He cleared his throat and turned away, "Maybe I should wait outside."

Liu Yan, after setting up, saw him about to leave and said, "Wait, stay here for a bit. I'll go get some medicine for Lili."

"Then I'll go," Wang Bai tried to leave but was pulled back by Liu Yan, "Do you know what to get? Stay here and take care of her. I'll be back soon."

With that, she left Wang Bai and Kim Hyo-ri alone, rushed out of the room, and closed the door.