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Chapter 161: Chapter 160: Stable as Mount Tai

One-on-one!?

After Sun Yaoqiang’s words came out, there was a chorus of ”Oh” all around, as if this choice was within everyone’s expectations.

Indeed, Sun Yaoqiang was so much taller than Qin Tian, with better basketball skills and a stronger body; in a one-on-one, Qin Tian basically had zero chance of winning.

Furthermore, one-on-one’s also allowed the spotlight-loving Sun Yaoqiang to show off himself and humiliate Qin Tian to the fullest.

So, without a doubt, Sun Yaoqiang would choose one-on-one to deal with Qin Tian.

Upon hearing Sun Yaoqiang’s proposal, Qin Tian’s expression remained unchanged, but Tan Songze behind him felt very embarrassed, as if Qin Tian had already lost.

”What do you say, any objections to one-on-one?”

Sun Yaoqiang looked at Qin Tian with an arrogant demeanor and even deliberately posed in a very gentlemanly manner.

Qin Tian was stunned for a moment, then said, ”What are the rules for a basketball one-on-one?”

”Huh?”

As soon as Qin Tian spoke, everyone around was shocked, and Tan Songze was so surprised he was at a loss for words!

Good heavens, you don’t even know the rules for a basketball one-on-one and you dare to challenge Sun Yaoqiang?

Tan Songze stared blankly at Qin Tian, speechless.

”Hahaha...”

Sun Yaoqiang, on the other hand, laughed loudly with his teammates, and even the surrounding students watching the commotion joined in the laughter.

Once they had their fill of laughter, Sun Yaoqiang then said, ”There are several rules for basketball one-on-ones, let’s just keep it simple and brutal. You start with the ball at the mid-line, one offensive possession, meaning, the offensive side can only shoot once, no second chances at rebounds. If the ball is stolen mid-way, the offense is over, no take-backs. Simple and clear enough for you?”

Qin Tian nodded, ”Okay.”

”Good, we take turns attacking until a winner is decided.”

Sun Yaoqiang gestured with his hand, and a teammate immediately threw him a basketball.

Playing with the ball in his hands, Sun Yaoqiang looked at Qin Tian and asked, ”You start or should I?”

Qin Tian said, ”Since the ball is in your hands, ladies first.”

”Haha...” The people around were amused by Qin Tian’s humor.

Su Xuejiao, standing by the court, grinned and thought to herself, that stinky Qin Tian, he still cracks jokes at a time like this, is he truly clueless or just pretending?

Under everyone’s gaze, Qin Tian and Sun Yaoqiang walked to the mid-line of the basketball court.

With the ball in his hands, Sun Yaoqiang sized up Qin Tian and said, ”Hey, you’re wearing jeans, it’s not convenient for sports. Go change into some sportswear and come back, I never take advantage of others, nor do I need to.”

Qin Tian didn’t move, just smiled faintly, ”You’re not a beauty, I won’t take your advantage either.”

As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand, teasingly hooked his index finger at Sun Yaoqiang, and said, ”Come on, even if I’m wearing jeans, you can’t win against me.”

In full view of everyone, Qin Tian was so arrogant and even made such a provocative gesture towards Sun Yaoqiang, causing Sun Yaoqiang to feel as if he lost face, his expression instantly turned cold.

”You won’t learn until you see the coffin! I’ll show you how tough I am!”

With a warning look in his eyes, Sun Yaoqiang threw the ball to Qin Tian, saying, ”Throw the ball back to me, and the one-on-one starts!”

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian casually tossed the ball back to Sun Yaoqiang.

In an instant, the surrounding basketball court fell silent, as everyone watching, including many curious teachers, focused their attention on Qin Tian and Sun Yaoqiang.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Sun Yaoqiang advanced with the ball, inching closer to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian just stood near the three-point line, unmoving.

Sun Yaoqiang originally thought Qin Tian would move up to steal the ball, but as he approached the three-point line, he saw that Qin Tian still hadn’t moved, just like an onlooker, showing no intention of making a steal.

In an instant, Sun Yaoqiang felt a bit presumptuous. Could it be that this kid really can’t play basketball?

Just as Sun Yaoqiang was puzzled, Qin Tian made his move.

Sun Yaoqiang was taken aback, readying himself for evasive maneuvers to shake off his opponent.

But Qin Tian’s next action left him speechless—Qin Tian didn’t come up to snatch the ball away on defense, but instead, he backed off, withdrawing directly to near the two-point line!

”Goddamn it, looking down on me?”

Seeing Qin Tian’s lackadaisical defense, Sun Yaoqiang, the one on offense with the ball, furrowed his brows, glaring at Qin Tian, and bellowed angrily, ”What the hell, not going to defend? Are you scared?”

Qin Tian, unmoving, replied, ”Aren’t we playing one-on-one? You only win if the ball goes in, you haven’t scored; what’s there to be agitated about?”

Qin Tian’s unyielding retort choked Sun Yaoqiang up, his brows furrowing even deeper.

”What’s this Qin Tian playing at, why isn’t he defending?”

”Really can’t play basketball, huh? He’s reached the two-point line, why isn’t he sticking close to him?”

”Exactly, Sun Yaoqiang is the main small forward of the school team, his two-point shots are deadly accurate in a match, and now with Qin Tian not defending, isn’t this making it way too easy for Sun Yaoqiang to score?”

”I think Qin Tian is just being self-aware, knowing he can’t possibly defend against Sun Yaoqiang due to the height disadvantage, so he might as well not defend at all. That way, even if he loses, he can find an excuse.”

”I think so too!”

Witnessing the performance of the two on the court, everybody started discussing Qin Tian’s defense, as he remained motionless, displaying none of the professionalism expected in a one-on-one challenge.

Thump! Thump! Thump...

Sun Yaoqiang once again advanced with the ball towards the basket, while Qin Tian stood near the free-throw line within the two-point arc, motionless, quietly observing Sun Yaoqiang’s every move.

Sun Yaoqiang came in with his back turned, intending to take on Qin Tian in a post-up one-on-one!

In fact, from that free-throw line position, he felt about sixty to seventy percent confident of swishing the net, but winning that way seemed pointless to him.

He wanted to humiliate Qin Tian! Bully Qin Tian first, then win the game. Stomping over Qin Tian to claim victory would feel much more satisfying!

As a small forward, post-up plays were one of Sun Yaoqiang’s strengths; his body was solid, his stance was stable, and he was taller and stronger than Qin Tian. So, when he backed into Qin Tian, not only was Sun Yaoqiang confident of the outcome, even the spectators anticipated the result—

Sun Yaoqiang would probably knock Qin Tian flying with his body charge!

Thump! Thump!

As expected by everyone, Sun Yaoqiang professionally utilized the power of his hips and back to bump into Qin Tian!

Bang!

With a fierce collision!

”Huh?”

After the body contact, a significant commotion instantly spread around the basketball court, and many voices involuntarily expressed surprise.

The anticipated result of Qin Tian being knocked back or sent flying did not occur. Instead, it was Sun Yaoqiang, who had initiated the collision, that felt like he had hit a highly resilient spring, and he himself rebounded back two steps!

”How can Qin Tian be so solid on his feet?”

Sun Yaoqiang too was startled. He had used about eighty percent of his strength, and yet Qin Tian showed no reaction at all. What was going on?

Not willing to accept it, Sun Yaoqiang gritted his teeth and again fiercely backed into Qin Tian!

Bang!

Bang!

After colliding twice in a row, Qin Tian still showed no reaction, not even a shift in his footsteps!

This time, Sun Yaoqiang was shocked!