Chapter 97

Cheng Xiaoyu hadn't had such intense exercise in a long time. He felt his lungs burning, and even the air he exhaled seemed abnormally dry, as if it had been scorched by fire.

Now, the game had entered its most intense phase, with the score tied at 9-9. The ball was in Huang Liang's possession, He Tao was still closely following Su Yuxi, never leaving her side.

The last three goals were scored by Wang Ou with two, and Su Yuxi, with a three-pointer, scored one. Her goal once again sparked a thunderous cheer from the crowd.

Not only did the boys like her, but many girls did too. Her beauty transcended gender, especially when she made a jump shot, looking like a fairy dancing on the waves. Her ponytail fluttered in the air, and her graceful figure seemed to be the most beautiful rhythm in the world.

We usually praise a woman's beauty by saying she is as beautiful as a celestial being, but no one knows what a celestial being should look like.

When everyone saw such a Su Yuxi, they all exclaimed that this must be what a celestial being looks like.

This game was also tough for Su Yuxi. It was her first time playing with boys, and the physical demands were much higher. Fortunately, she exercised very diligently and managed to keep up. For the last goal, she and Cheng Xiaoyu guarded the sides of the key, while Wang Ou guarded Du Hai in the middle.

Huang Liang leaned against Cheng Xiaoyu, using his elbow to push against Cheng Xiaoyu's chest, and reached for the ball. No matter what, he couldn't afford to lose. Three boys against two boys and one girl, and with Cheng Xiaoyu being a rookie, the game was unexpectedly tough.

Du Hai knew Wang Ou had great jumping ability and didn't dare to attempt a jump shot. He had no confidence in making a layup and didn't want to take the blame, so he passed the crucial ball to Huang Liang.

Huang Liang received the ball and tried to turn, but couldn't find an opportunity. Cheng Xiaoyu was still in a good position. Du Hai ran over to try to set a screen for Huang Liang. Seeing Du Hai's movement attracting Cheng Xiaoyu's attention, Huang Liang feigned a pass, quickly creating distance from Cheng Xiaoyu, and then turned and shot a fadeaway.

Cheng Xiaoyu reacted, but didn't have the energy to jump high enough to touch the ball.

At the moment Huang Liang released the ball, he felt it was a sure thing, but he didn't notice Wang Ou, who had followed Du Hai, flying high and leaning on Cheng Xiaoyu, trying to knock the ball away. Although he only slightly touched the ball, it changed its trajectory.

Seeing the ball about to go out of bounds, Su Yuxi, like a swift fox, dashed out, leaped over the baseline, caught the ball in mid-air, and passed it to Cheng Xiaoyu before falling to the ground.

Cheng Xiaoyu caught the ball, took it out of the key, and, seeing Su Yuxi still sitting on the floor, not getting up, he didn't have the heart to continue playing. He quickly threw the ball toward the basket.

Without even looking to see if it went in, he rushed to Su Yuxi. She was sitting on the floor, breathing lightly and rubbing her right ankle. She had landed on her right foot first and twisted her ankle.

Seeing Su Yuxi frowning, her pale face covered in cold sweat, Cheng Xiaoyu was heartbroken. He squatted down and, without hesitation, gently pressed her slightly swollen ankle. Su Yuxi was taken aback but didn't stop him. This was the first time, in nearly 17 years, that a boy, other than her father, had touched her body. Even in kindergarten, she had never held hands with a boy.

Cheng Xiaoyu, unaware of Su Yuxi's purity, felt her tremble when he lightly touched her skin, thinking she was in great pain.

Without much thought, Cheng Xiaoyu moved slightly, placed his hand under Su Yuxi's knee, and wrapped his other arm around her waist, lifting her up.

Before Su Yuxi could react and refuse, Cheng Xiaoyu had already carried her in his arms. Her pale face immediately flushed. Although he was her brother, it was the first time she had such intimate contact with a male.

Cheng Xiaoyu, not caring whether the shot went in, carried the stunningly beautiful Su Yuxi out of the gym.

The Fudan High School students, who were watching the game, were stunned by this dramatic scene, feeling as if their world had collapsed.

Su Yuxi, feeling a bit embarrassed for the first time, closed her eyes, her long lashes covering her eyelids, and the sweat on her face made her pale skin look even more delicate and flawless.

Cheng Xiaoyu caught a faint musky scent from Su Yuxi's skin, which was incredibly pleasant. He wanted to inhale deeply to savor the sweet aroma but felt embarrassed.

Su Yuxi, in his arms, was exceptionally light. Although she was 171 cm tall, she only weighed 98 pounds. Her slender bones made her body perfectly proportioned, not bony like some girls. Her figure was flawless, with the right curves in all the right places.

What all the girls envied most was her slender waist, which had no excess fat and a slight hint of an ab line. This was a fatal attraction to all men.

Of course, at that moment, Cheng Xiaoyu only wanted to get Su Yuxi to the school infirmary as quickly as possible to relieve her pain.

As they left the gym, Su Yuxi opened her eyes and softly said, "Brother, put me down."

Cheng Xiaoyu shook his head, his expression serious, and said, "No, we're almost at the infirmary. You should move as little as possible."

Su Yuxi was silent for a moment and then asked, "Did we win the game?"

Cheng Xiaoyu smiled and said, "I don't know. I threw the last ball randomly. We probably lost."

Being carried by Cheng Xiaoyu, Su Yuxi felt a sweet and happy sense of being cherished for the first time. She had always felt a deep loneliness that no one could understand, but with this brother, everything seemed to fit perfectly. He liked writing flowery poems, but in every other way, they seemed to match perfectly. This greatly alleviated her loneliness.

Although she and Xu Qinling were very close, sisters and confidants were different things. If they hadn't known each other since childhood, Su Yuxi doubted Xu Qinling could have entered her world.

Cheng Xiaoyu was different. The more she got to know him, the more mysterious he seemed. Every time she thought she had seen his limits, he would effortlessly reveal a new side.

She always thought she could easily see through anyone, but she could never see through this brother. Instead, he seemed to understand her.

Su Yuxi didn't know when she had quietly let her guard down and accepted this brother. At first, when she saw this introverted brother, she didn't feel any brotherly connection, only that she had an unimportant person by her side. But now, she was grateful for this magical world that had given her a wonderful gift.

Cheng Xiaoyu, of course, didn't know about Su Yuxi's inner transformation or that he had finally earned the title of brother. For him, Su Yuxi helping him in the game was something to celebrate.

Cheng Xiaoyu carried Su Yuxi to the infirmary and, following the school doctor's instructions, placed her on the bed.

The school doctor was a plump woman in her thirties with black-rimmed glasses. She pinched Su Yuxi's swollen ankle a few times and asked if it hurt.

Su Yuxi shook her head and said, "It hurt a bit at first, but it's much better now."

The doctor took out some red flower oil, applied it to Su Yuxi's ankle, and massaged it a few times. She then asked Su Yuxi to stand and walk a bit, and asked, "Does it hurt? Can you walk?"

Su Yuxi got out of bed and walked a few steps, frowning and said, "It still hurts a bit when I walk."

The doctor gestured for Su Yuxi to lie down and said, "You probably have a mild ankle sprain. I'll apply some ice. Rest for a few days and avoid any physical activity. If possible, get some physiotherapy, and you should recover quickly."

Su Yuxi nodded, and Cheng Xiaoyu, a bit nervous, asked the doctor, "Should we go to the hospital for an X-ray?"

The doctor, expressionless, said, "If you're not sure, getting an X-ray is fine."

Hearing this, Cheng Xiaoyu wanted to take Su Yuxi to the hospital, but she refused, saying it wasn't that serious.

The doctor looked at Cheng Xiaoyu and then at Su Yuxi, curious about their relationship. She recognized Su Yuxi, who was famous, but it was her first time seeing Cheng Xiaoyu. However, gossiping was unprofessional, so she suppressed her curiosity and watched the two argue.

One insisted on going to the hospital, while the other found it troublesome and refused.

The doctor couldn't stand it anymore and said to Cheng Xiaoyu, "Student, it's just a mild sprain. There's no need to be so worried. Please trust my professional judgment."

Cheng Xiaoyu blushed and gave up. There was still one more class before the end of the day. He took a leave of absence and planned to take Su Yuxi back to rest. Seeing Cheng Xiaoyu's worried expression, Su Yuxi couldn't help but smile.

Thinking about how he had been beaten so badly at the police station and had a large scrape on his wrist but acted as if nothing had happened, she was touched by his concern over her minor injury.

Cheng Xiaoyu carried Su Yuxi to his car at Fudan University. Su Yuxi couldn't help but ask, "Brother, I was not very nice to you before. What did you think?"

Cheng Xiaoyu, clearly surprised by the question, paused and then smiled, saying, "Even if you were like a hedgehog with all your defenses up, I would still reach out to embrace you without fear. Don't ask me why, because I can feel the warmth of the wind coming from you."

Su Yuxi rested her head on Cheng Xiaoyu's shoulder without a word.

The afternoon sun stretched their overlapping shadows long, and the sound of reading from the classrooms echoed in their ears. The clear, endless sky seemed to reflect Su Yuxi's mood.

Su Yuxi called out softly and sweetly, "Brother!"

Cheng Xiaoyu smiled and said, "What is it?"

Su Yuxi smiled sweetly and said, "Nothing, I just didn't call you before, so I'm making up for it now."

Cheng Xiaoyu didn't respond, letting the spring breeze lift his soul.

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