Liu Yufei adopted a defensive stance, his sturdy frame like a small tank blocking Zhang Fan. He stared intently at Zhang Fan, offering no reply.
Seeing this, Zhang Fan said no more. He had played with Liu Yufei for long enough and was growing bored.
With a feint to the right and his exceptionally agile movements, Zhang Fan successfully dribbled past Liu Yufei. Liu Yufei had not anticipated Zhang Fan’s dribbling skills to be so high. Unwilling to concede, as Zhang Fan dribbled past him on the left, he suddenly lunged sideways, directly at Zhang Fan.
However, Zhang Fan's current physique was not something Liu Yufei's mortal body could shake. Liu Yufei felt as if he had crashed into a bronze wall and iron rampart upon colliding with Zhang Fan, yet it caused no discernible impact on Zhang Fan’s movement. A sense of dread filled Liu Yufei.
Zhang Fan successfully bypassed Liu Yufei, and his teammates immediately moved to cover, with another player positioned behind them, ready to defend.
Zhang Fan instantly spun to the right, getting past the defender, then took a stride and leaped, preparing to force his way to the basket with his superior jumping ability.
Of course, Zhang Fan kept his jump height within a reasonable range. If he hadn't held back, with his current strength, he could easily jump over ten meters high with full power. However, that would be too astonishing and might frighten the children in the school.
Liu Yufei, seeing this from behind, immediately lunged at Zhang Fan, extending his large hand, ready to block Zhang Fan's shot.
Zhang Fan had anticipated that Liu Yufei would not give up easily. He swung the basketball in a windmill motion, avoiding Liu Yufei’s intercepting hand.
Liu Yufei did not expect Zhang Fan’s hang time to be better than his own. Seeing the ball slip past his grasp and heading for the basket, he became anxious.
In a mere instant, Liu Yufei made a decision. No matter what, he would not let Zhang Fan score this basket.
Liu Yufei's hand, which had been aimed at the basketball, did not stop after missing its target; it swept directly towards Zhang Fan’s face.
"What is Liu Yufei trying to do?"
"He can't defend, so he's going to foul, how despicable!"
"I can't believe someone like this was selected for the school basketball team. His sportsmanship is terrible."
Liu Yufei's actions did not escape the eyes of the spectators, and murmurs arose from the crowd on the court.
Even Lin Zihao had not expected Zhang Fan to be capable of such skill. The technique Zhang Fan was displaying now was at least one level above his own.
Hearing the comments, Liu Yufei's expression flickered, but his actions did not cease. Even if it meant enduring the condemnation of the crowd, he would not let Zhang Fan score. Otherwise, whenever he thought of his bet with Zhang Fan in the future, he would inevitably feel a sense of inferiority when facing basketball.
Zhang Fan sensed the situation behind him and sneered inwardly. With a twist of his body, he effortlessly completed a difficult move involving a 360-degree spin and a windmill dunk. As his body rotated, under Zhang Fan's intentional control, the basketball brushed past Liu Yufei's cheek.
"Bang!"
The basketball hit Liu Yufei's face, and as Liu Yufei fell to the ground, the ball swished through the net.
"Wow!"
Zhang Fan's dunk sent the crowd into a frenzy. They had not expected Zhang Fan to perform such a move under those circumstances, not only successfully nullifying Liu Yufei's intentional foul but also scoring the basket, earning an and-one.
Liu Yufei was knocked to the ground by Zhang Fan's shot, a faint imprint of the basketball visible on the left side of his face. Naturally, he was enraged, his eyes practically spitting fire. He got up, ready to attack Zhang Fan. His teammates quickly surrounded Zhang Fan, forming a circle around him. At Liu Yufei's command, they would not hesitate to act.
For these athletes, fighting was a common occurrence. When they got serious, even referees dared not intervene, fearing they might get caught in the crossfire. Moreover, Liu Yufei's father had a good relationship with a vice-principal of the school, so he never worried about punishment for fighting.
Lin Zihao, seeing this, quickly pulled Liu Yufei aside and whispered a few words in his ear, which made Liu Yufei calm down slightly. However, his gaze towards Zhang Fan remained filled with coldness.
"Remember this, if I ever see you playing basketball again, I'll beat you up every time," Zhang Fan said calmly to Liu Yufei after scoring. He paid no attention to Liu Yufei's reaction or the people surrounding him.
Liu Yufei, already fuming, was further incensed by Zhang Fan's words. He could no longer hold back, pointing at Zhang Fan and stating fiercely, "So what if I beat you up?"
As he spoke, he grabbed the basketball nearby and slammed it down forcefully. "Let me be clear, you've angered me today. In this Donghai No. 7 Middle School, I plan to beat you up every day until you drop out!"
The onlookers were in an uproar, surprised by how the situation had escalated. To say such a thing in front of so many classmates, it seemed Liu Yufei was serious.
"Liu Yufei, you're going too far!" Qiao Ruoxin from the stands came onto the court. Fearing Zhang Fan would be at a disadvantage, she quickly stepped between them, glaring at Liu Yufei indignantly.
Zhuo Tairan also walked over, standing beside Zhang Fan and staring fiercely at Liu Yufei and his group.
Zhao Qingqing and Ling Yanxue remained where they were, not worried at all. They knew that even Guangtou Qiang, a formidable figure in the Northern District, dared not act unruly in front of Zhang Fan, let alone Liu Yufei.
"I think what Brother Yufei did is not excessive at all. Making him drop out is nothing compared to the scratch on Brother Yufei's face," He Hui, the beauty from Class 11, also came forward and said.
"Damn, this woman is good-looking, but she's incredibly brainless," Zhuo Tairan muttered under his breath upon hearing He Hui's words.
"Excessive?" Liu Yufei chuckled and shook his head, his eyes full of disdain. Besides the reason for the basketball game today, a part of his desire to force Zhang Fan to drop out was also due to Ling Yanxue. He had already been displeased to see Ling Yanxue and Zhang Fan chatting happily, so he decided to use this opportunity to attack together.
"I'm really happy to see you being so unreasonable," Zhang Fan said with a smile, seeing Liu Yufei's defiant demeanor. He particularly enjoyed dealing with unreasonable people, as it made him feel no guilt.
Zhang Fan walked up to Liu Yufei and suddenly reached out for the basketball in Liu Yufei's hand. Liu Yufei attempted to dodge, but at his speed, it was impossible to escape. The basketball was easily snatched by Zhang Fan.
Liu Yufei's face stiffened again. Zhang Fan's move had clearly embarrassed him. Just as he was about to rely on numbers and make a move, he was interrupted by a sudden loud explosion.
The deafening blast startled many people present, who then stared at Zhang Fan with disbelief. Even Liu Yufei's pupils contracted, and he gazed at Zhang Fan with utter shock.