My Girlfriend Who Develops Through Development

Jiang Xiao's incredible speed, in particular, was terrifying!

He was clearly very focused just now, but he was completely unable to react like a fool.

This speed is simply outrageous!

Even professional athletes cannot possess this kind of speed.

"hiss--"

Gu Fan swallowed nervously, his brows furrowed with seriousness.

Two consecutive goals had put him under suffocating pressure.

Jiang Xiao picked up the basketball at his feet and threw it to Gu Fan, "Stop spacing out, let's end this boring game as soon as possible."

Seeing how much the other party looked down on him, Gu Fan gritted his teeth, took the ball and launched a surprise attack without hesitation. Just as he was about to collide with Jiang Xiao, he suddenly stopped.

Jump, flick your wrist!

It's fast, right?

Then don't give Jiang Xiao a chance to defend, just shoot!

"when--"

The basketball bounced a few times on the rim but did not fall into the basket.

"Grass!"

Gu Fan shook himself vigorously, cursing his bad luck inwardly.

Jiang Xiao kept laughing and continued to provoke Gu Fan, "You're not good at this either? If your basketball skills were even half as good as your stubbornness, you wouldn't have lost so badly!"

As he spoke, he picked up the basketball and returned to the three-point line, holding the ball in his left hand and beckoning to Gu Fan with his right, "Come and defend me."

Gu Fan took a deep breath and focused intently as he approached Jiang Xiao from two meters away. Just as he assumed a defensive stance, Jiang Xiao released the basketball.

A classic fadeaway jump shot!

"when--"

The basketball traced an arc through the air before slamming heavily onto the rim, bouncing five times before finally landing slightly off-center inside.

"Good luck."

Jiang Xiao shrugged. "See? Even God is on my side."

"The game isn't over yet, don't get too cocky."

Gu Fan clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh, yet he remained oblivious. "Until the very last moment, no one knows the final outcome."

"A comeback is built on strength, and you have no strength."

Jiang Xiao slowly walked to the bottom of the basket, picked up the ball, and tossed it to Gu Fan, saying, "Little Fatty, don't cry if we lose the game later."

"Your uncle!"

After being repeatedly bullied, Gu Fan couldn't help but curse.

Jiang Xiao wasn't angry. "My uncle? My uncle is fine. You don't need to worry about him. Just focus on playing ball."

Gu Fan dribbled the ball twice in place, forcing himself to calm down.

Even if he loses this match, he can't let Jiang Xiao shave his head, otherwise he'll never be able to face anyone again.

Thinking of this, his gaze became more focused than ever before.

Layup?

Do not!

Having witnessed Jiang Xiao's terrifying speed, Gu Fan had given up on the idea; a normal breakthrough was practically impossible.

Since a layup doesn't work, there's only one option left.

Three point shot!

If you don't break through, just shoot!

Kneel down, raise the ball!

Flick your wrist, and the ball goes!

"Shh-"

A crisp sound of the ball going through the net rang out—three-pointer, in!

"Pretty!"

"Finally, a goal!"

"Thank goodness; if this ball hadn't gone in, Gu Fan might have been completely humiliated by Jiang Xiao."

...

Gu Fan raised his arm and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, a goal!

Although luck played a significant role in this goal, it was a goal, and luck is also a part of skill.

Even if I lose this match against Jiang Xiao, at least I won't get a clean sweep...

Unbeknownst to him, Gu Fan's mindset had shifted from initially dominating weaker opponents to avoiding being shaving his head, a shift he himself hadn't even realized.

Jiang Xiao was somewhat surprised. Even though he had an absolute advantage in speed and jumping ability, he had no way to counter Gu Fan's direct shooting.

"good."

He turned around, picked up the ball, and returned to Gu Fan. "Unfortunately, you don't have a chance anymore. Win this ball, and the game is over."

Having just scored a goal, Gu Fan's confidence soared. Facing Jiang Xiao's provocation, he retorted, "You have to win first before you have the right to be arrogant. What do you have to brag about before the ball goes in?"

Jiang Xiao chuckled, not wanting to waste too much breath arguing with someone like Gu Fan who wouldn't admit defeat until he was faced with a fatal mistake. He walked to the three-point line and casually dribbled the basketball, just like Gu Fan had done earlier.

Kneel down, raise the ball!

Flick your wrist, and the ball goes!

The movements were exactly the same, but Jiang Xiao's version had a silky smoothness to it.

"Shh!"

Three points, in!

Lost!

Gu Fan watched as the ball swished through the net, his expression darkening as a sense of powerlessness welled up within him.

The students from Class Two who were watching looked at each other, most of them believing that Gu Fan would win.

After all, Gu Fan's basketball skills are undeniable; there are few in the entire No. 2 High School who can compare to him.

But who would have thought that Gu Fan, whom they had high hopes for, would lose to Jiang Xiao, and be easily crushed at that.

Although the score was 3-1, the match just now showed an absolute gap in their abilities.

Zhao Tiantian squeezed through the crowd and came to the two of them. She first glanced at Gu Fan, and then her gaze fell on Jiang Xiao's face.

"They're all classmates, and students from Class One are here too. Can't you let Gu Fan off the hook?"

"No."

Jiang Xiao shook his head and refused without thinking, "Class Monitor Zhao, you didn't say anything when I made a bet with this chubby boy in the classroom. Why are you speaking up for him now that I've won?"

"What kind of behavior is this? Bullying a new student?"

"you……"

Zhao Tiantian was speechless after being rebuked by Jiang Xiao. After a few seconds of silence, her expression softened considerably. "I didn't mean to bully the new classmate. We're all classmates, there's no need to make things so awkward, right?"

"Zhao Tiantian, don't be so humble!"

Gu Fan said coldly, "I can afford to lose. It's just crawling around the track. No problem, I'll crawl!"

"Gu Fan!"

Zhao Tiantian grabbed Gu Fan's arm and whispered, "Can you stop being so stubborn? Do you really want to crawl around the track?"

"If you lose, you have to admit it. A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"

Faced with Gu Fan's stubbornness, Zhao Tiantian was furious. "You're not ashamed, but I am!"

"It's embarrassing for me too..."

Are you from Class Two?

Gu Fan remained silent.

Seeing this, Zhao Tiantian breathed a sigh of relief and gently advised Jiang Xiao, "It's better to be forgiving than not. We still have more than a month to spend together, so why don't we just let this matter go?"

Jiang Xiao subtly raised the corners of his mouth. "Since Squad Leader Zhao has said so, it's not like we can't discuss it."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tiantian's heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled down. "Thank you."

"Don't thank me yet."

Jiang Xiao waved his hand, "Letting this little fat guy go is not impossible, but Squad Leader Zhao needs to agree to one condition."

Zhao Tiantian was taken aback. "What conditions?"

Jiang Xiao smiled calmly, "It's not an unreasonable condition. I heard that this chubby guy and Lin Mo have a good relationship. Since he lost, let Lin Mo come instead. The bet remains the same."

"Should we send Lin Mo?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tiantian's eyebrows furrowed.

Gu Fan scoffed, "Don't even think about it. I lost, why should I involve others? I'll just crawl away!"

"please."

Jiang Xiao confidently raised his hand.

Zhao Tiantian grabbed Gu Fan's hand and walked towards the exit of the playground. "Wait, we're going to find Lin Mo."

Jiang Xiao raised his wrist to check the time. "Please hurry up, Class Monitor Zhao. I'll only give you ten minutes. If Lin Mo hasn't arrived by then, this little fat guy will have to crawl around the playground all day."

Zhao Tiantian glanced back at Jiang Xiao, her voice growing colder.