Han Mei is talented, but there are too many talented people in this world.

If Han Mei really wants to make a name for herself, she has to achieve something remarkable.

Lin Zhilan, the talent scout, is only responsible for recognizing people, not for after-sales service.

As she left the Han family's house, she stopped, leaned against the door frame, and turned around, saying, "If you want your child to run fast, they need to eat better and we need to buy them a pair of running shoes."

Wang Xiuzhi nodded hurriedly, "I understand, I'll go buy it tomorrow."

As soon as Lin Zhilan and Su Lang left, the whole family's eyes were on Han Mei.

Han Mei gently kicked the corner of the table without saying a word.

She understood some of it.

She runs fast, which seems to be an advantage.

But she had no idea about going to a sports school.

With only two weeks left until the start of the sports meet, Team Leader Han trains Han Mei every evening.

Han Mei had been running around aimlessly before.

Commander Han started by teaching her the basics, correcting her crooked posture, pigeon-toed stance, and arm swinging manner.

Wang Xiuzhi spent a huge sum of money—9.8 yuan plus 5 industrial coupons—to buy a pair of Warrior track and field running shoes in Guangzhou so that her daughter could eat government-provided food.

These shoes successfully replaced the thermos and became the most valuable item in the Han family.

When Lin Zhilan went to watch Jiang Chengzhou play ball, Team Leader Han was there teaching Han Mei how to train.

For the first time ever, Wang Xiuzhi didn't tend to her plots of land; instead, she stayed nearby, keeping an eye on things.

Han Mei didn't have a smile on her face.

Lin Zhilan assumed she was just tired and didn't ask any further questions.

Soon, the sports meet began.

Because of the participation of the military and the fact that it was the first sports meet of a military region school, the event was quite lively.

The principal even made a banner and hung it at the school gate.

A red tablecloth was laid out on the platform, and a row of enamel cups were placed there.

Division Commander Qin also attended, and sat on the dais with several other military and school leaders.

Most of the people on the playground were students; it wasn't common for the whole family to come out like Lin Zhilan.

After the principal and Commander Qin delivered their speeches, the sports meet officially began.

Lin Zhilan naturally went to watch Jiang Chengzhou's basketball game first.

There are two teams in total, and the other team consists entirely of sixth-grade students.

Jiang Chengzhou and his companions do not have a significant advantage in height.

The ball first reached Jiang Chengzhou's hands. When he dribbled the ball across half-court, the opposing defender was a tall and strong boy whose arms blocked his view like a door.

Jiang Chengzhou did not force his way in, but glanced at Yan Yuan in the bottom left corner.

With a flick of the wrist, the ball was passed precisely.

Yan Yuan caught the ball, jumped, and shot in one fluid motion, the basketball drawing a beautiful arc in the air.

Hollow into the network!

The cheers from the sidelines erupted.

Lin Zhilan grabbed Su Lang's sleeve and screamed along with the child.

Linlin giggled, not understanding anything, and screamed along with her mother.

Helpless, Su Lang whispered in her daughter's ear, "Baby, you don't have to shout. Don't make your voice hoarse."

Linlin fiddled with her fingers, "Mommy calls too."

Su Lang turned his head and glanced at Lin Zhilan.

His eldest daughter was completely absorbed in the competition and paid no attention to what the father and daughter were talking about...

Sixth graders are, after all, older students, and when Jiang Chengzhou and his team scored the first goal, they instantly felt a little embarrassed.

Their center positioned himself under the basket, received the ball, and then backed down Liang Ping in a one-on-one situation.

Although Liang Ping is not short, he has almost zero defensive experience. The opponent turned and faked out half a body length of him, and the ball still went in.

Liang Ping looked a little disappointed, but Jiang Chengzhou patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's okay, try again."

The game was very close. With two minutes left in the first half, Jiang Chengzhou's team was already down by one point.

The opposing team already knew that Liangping was their team's weak point, so they adjusted their tactics and focused their attacks on Liangping.

Just as the opponent was about to score a layup, Jiang Chengzhou lunged from the side, positioned himself between the opponent and the basket, and forcefully swatted the ball away.

The ball went out of bounds, the referee blew his whistle, and the first half ended.

Jiang Chengzhou got up from the ground, his elbow scraped.

Lin Zhilan frowned and called them over.

Fortunately, the injury wasn't too serious. Lin Zhilan disinfected it briefly and then applied a small piece of white adhesive tape.

Su Lang held Linlin and acted as their coach.

The main problem lies with Liangping.

Su Lang first praised them a couple of times, then looked at Liang Ping and said, "Your goal in the second half is to keep the opponent's main force occupied. Don't be a coward, understand?"

Liang Ping wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve and nodded.

The referee blew his whistle again soon after.

During the first half, Jiang Chengzhou tore off the tape and bowed to Lin Zhilan in a pleading manner.

He wanted to win.

The tape on his elbow was somewhat affecting his movements.

Lin Zhilan raised her fist at him and couldn't help but laugh.

The second half became even more intense.

In the final two minutes, Jiang Chengzhou scored a goal, leveling the score.

Knowing that Jiang Chengzhou and Yan Yuan were the main force, the opposing team quickly adjusted their tactics and focused on the two of them.

The opposing point guard dribbled the ball beyond the three-point line to run down the clock, hoping to score the final basket.

Jiang Chengzhou pressed closer, sticking to him like a piece of chewing gum.

The opponent didn't get away, and the pass went too high.

Yan Yuan leaped into the air and touched the ball directly.

The ball changed direction and flew towards the sideline.

Liang Ping instinctively caught the ball.

He was stunned for a moment, not expecting the ball to fall into his hands.

Jiang Chengzhou blocked the opposing player and shouted to Liang Ping, "Shoot!"

Liang Ping gritted his teeth, raised the ball above his head, and pushed it out by feel.

The entire stadium was focused on this ball.

The world seemed to fall silent for a moment, then erupted in deafening cheers.

Liang Ping stood still, his arm still in the position after shooting.

His mouth was agape, his eyes were wide open, and he couldn't believe that the ball had gone in.

Jiang Chengzhou rushed over and hugged him tightly, shaking his shoulders. "It's in! You scored! We won!"

Liang Ping's eyes reddened.

He seems to have never won before; this is the first time.

Lin Zhilan, who was standing next to her, was even more excited. If she weren't pregnant, she would have jumped up.

The final whistle blew, and the score was 20-18. With the last crucial shot, the lower-grade basketball team won the game.

The boys huddled together, their vests soaked with sweat.

After the celebration, Jiang Chengzhou ran towards his aunt, "Auntie, we won!"

"I saw it." Lin Zhilan handed him the orange soda she had prepared beforehand. "Take this and share it with them."

Jiang Chengzhou grinned and tossed bottles of soda to his teammates one by one.

Then he unscrewed the cap himself, tilted his head back, and took a big gulp.

Linlin smacked her lips, looking a little greedy.

Su Lang coaxed her, "We won't drink that. When we get back, Dad will make you some malted milk powder."

Linlin pouted and said, "No, I want to drink soda."

"Soda can bite," Su Lang threatened him.

Linlin straightened her back. "I'm not afraid!"

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