Chapter 34

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Also: Reader "Guai Guai Long Di Dong" makes a cameo appearance as the character "Long Hao." Cheers, everyone, please support him.

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What a relaxed feeling!

After going through so much, Liu Siyi really didn't want to deal with the hassle anymore.

From a very young age, he knew that while others might seem successful on the surface, you should also see the effort behind it. The reason for their success is that they have put in much more effort than ordinary people.

Is President Xi impressive? Is Brother Qiang impressive? They have reached a point where money is meaningless, and there are only a few people like them in the country. But what lies behind their success? Their schedules are packed for days, with almost no personal time, and they don't even have personal freedom. Every move they make is exposed to the public, and even going to the bathroom is timed.

I won't say more. Different people have different preferences. Some people like this and find it incredibly wonderful, but Liu Siyi really thinks it's meaningless. He still believes that personal freedom is more important than being remembered in history. Think about it, everyone comes and goes with nothing. What's the point of having so much money? What's the point of having such a big reputation? For an individual, once you're gone, do you really care if you're remembered by future generations?

After a "fierce ideological struggle," the heart of the otaku in Liu Siyi began to reignite, and at this moment, it completely overshadowed the notion of becoming a legendary wizard.

I wonder if the novel I'm following has been updated. I'll go check.

"Ah~ It's not interesting~" Perhaps influenced by the soul of the legendary wizard, Liu Siyi found that he couldn't muster much interest in the fantasy novels he used to enjoy.

Opening his phone, which was charging, he saw that he had received over a dozen messages in a short time, including several missed calls. A few of them were from his basketball buddies, who had called around 2 or 3 PM, clearly inviting him to play basketball. There were also text messages, mostly spam or asking why he hadn't answered the phone and what he was doing. He didn't bother to reply.

Hmm? Why did the coach call? Seeing the missed call from the coach, Liu Siyi was a bit puzzled. Although he used to play under the coach, he had graduated and they were now two parallel lines with no intersection, except for the occasional greeting during games. Why would he call now?

"Hello, Xiao Liu."

Dialing the number, an elderly voice came from the other end.

The coach had retired, and although he wasn't too old, years of shouting on the sidelines had left his voice hoarse and aged.

"It's me, Coach. I wonder why you called me?"

"I haven't seen you come to play basketball for a few days. Is everything okay?" The coach was always very strict, with even stricter management, but he always believed that there should be no distractions outside the court to play well. Therefore, he was very warm and helpful to each player, earning the respect of everyone.

"Thank you for your concern. It's like this." Liu Siyi's mind raced, and he quickly came up with an idea. "I've been learning Chinese kung fu from a master recently. You wouldn't believe it, but in just half a month, my strength has increased a lot." His tone grew more excited, making it easier to believe.

"Ha ha, I know about Chinese kung fu. It's mainly for strengthening the body. If you've gained a lot of strength in half a month, it's probably because your body is still growing. With strict training, it's natural to see results." The coach could tell from Liu Siyi's voice that he was excited. Saying that Chinese kung fu was ineffective would create a conflict, so he explained the main reason for the strength gain indirectly.

"Don't worry, Coach. My strength has really increased a lot. I'll show you next time we play." Liu Siyi seemed eager to show off.

"No need to wait until next time. Do you have time now? The city team is playing a friendly match with us this afternoon."

"This afternoon?" Liu Siyi had been so focused on the date that he hadn't paid attention to the time. After relaxing, he didn't even know what time it was.

"Yes, there's still an hour. Can you make it?" the coach asked.

"I can, I'll be there soon." Liu Siyi glanced at the time in the bottom right corner of his computer. It was only 2 PM, so the game would start at 3 PM.

"But Coach, our city team is a second-tier team in the national professional basketball league, right? Even though they don't seem that strong, playing against us would just be a cakewalk, wouldn't it?" Liu Siyi asked curiously.

"Yes, it's our city's second-tier team. This time, they're sending their second-string lineup, mainly for practice."

"Do you remember Long Hao?"

"Of course I remember. What about him? Did he make the city team?" Liu Siyi asked in surprise.

"No, the city team has brought in a young center, 2.1 meters tall. This time, they're mainly testing him." the coach said.

"Oh, I see." Liu Siyi suddenly understood.

"Alright, that's it for now. We'll talk when you get here." The coach said, as someone else was already talking to him.

"Okay, see you, Coach." Liu Siyi waited for the other side to hang up before hanging up himself, a sign of respect.

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Long Hao comes from a military family. His grandfather was a founding general who has since retired and is enjoying his life at home. However, he hasn't been idle. He often says that he didn't understand things back then, had his sons late, and didn't have time to raise them properly, which is why they didn't follow the right path.

In the old general's eyes, not following in his footsteps and not joining the military was not the right path.

So, Long Hao was in trouble.

At home, the old man's word was law. From the age of three, he forced Long Hao to get up early and run, regardless of the weather, never stopping. For this, Long Hao's mother even argued with his father and went back to her parents' house, but it didn't change the stubborn old man's mind.

Of course, these things are generally not known to others, as Long Hao himself often boasts about them.

Although his childhood was tough, it also built a strong body. Standing at 1.98 meters tall, with muscles that rival those of a bodybuilder, powerful explosive strength, and agile movements, these qualities gave him a significant advantage in basketball.

"The reason I've been able to stick with it for twenty years is that a strong body is more attractive to girls."

This is Long Hao's own words. Indeed, many crazy girls in college are his fans, not just because of his strong physique, but also because of his square, masculine face, humorous and witty personality, and helpful spirit. Of course, these aren't the main points. The main point is his family background.

The old general, despite being retired, still has influence. His two sons are smart and run businesses at the provincial level and above. Long Hao is a typical rich second generation.

Actually, given this, Long Hao's romantic history should be quite rich, but the old man is very strict. He controls everything, and even staying out overnight is out of the question. If he returns late, he gets a beating. Therefore, although he is popular, he is not promiscuous, and those who know him well tease him for being a virgin.