Love is as simple as badminton.

Chapter 1 didn't wait a moment

evening.

Xiangzhou University, Badminton Hall.

On the court in the corner, the continuous slapping sound of sneakers on the ground came to an abrupt end.

After completing forty full squats with hip rotations to warm up, Lin Xiang slowly stood up and looked at the tall girl on the side of the field.

After a two-and-a-half-second silence, he asked, "Is something the matter?"

"I've seen you wandering around the gym alone for several days now, without playing against anyone. You must be a freshman, right?"

The girl looked him up and down, her bright, almond-shaped eyes blinking as if she were considering her words. "Um, I'm from the badminton association. Want to play a game together for a bit?"

"Can."

Lin Xiang also observed the girl discreetly.

Pink cherry blossom tournament uniform, black long basketball shorts, and 65z3 basketball shoes—a typical outfit for a pro, clearly not simple.

His arm definition isn't particularly pronounced; at most, you could say he's put on some training—but who can really say for sure? Some top players have rather ordinary physiques, like Taufik Hidayat.

Looking at his equipment, he only brought a racket and a bucket of balls—he didn't even bring his own bag, giving off a rather imposing air of "warming wine before beheading Hua Xiong."

They even specifically mentioned that they had been paying attention to him for several days and asked if he was a freshman—it seems they wanted to use their status as an upperclassman to put him in a bad light?

In short, they're up to no good!

He frowned slightly, raised the opponent's combat power by one level, and mentally prepared himself for a tough battle.

Lin Xiang has been playing basketball since he was a child, and he has excellent talent and outstanding skills.

Although I changed my major for various reasons, I have always maintained a pure love for badminton. I continue to make time for training in my spare time, striving for higher, faster, and stronger results.

After the college entrance examination, Lin Xiang was successfully admitted to the Department of Sociology at Xiangzhou University, his first choice.

Although Xiangtan University is only a mid-tier 985 university, it has a strong badminton atmosphere, complete supporting facilities, and a high level of competition. More importantly, if you are selected by the school team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the high school badminton league, and it is even possible to stand on the world stage.

Lin Xiang applied to Xiangda University precisely to fulfill his badminton dream!

Therefore, he did not indulge in pleasure after the college entrance examination ended, and maintained the same schedule and intensity as a senior high school student during the summer vacation.

Training in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer is the same every year, just as it is this year.

After the start of the school year, Lin Xiang did not slack off at all. He had just finished reporting and packing his luggage in the morning, and then went to the stadium to resume training in the afternoon.

The first week at Xiangda University was free of classes, and most freshmen took the opportunity to have a blast.

Starting from the second day, he got on track: he would get up at 5:20 every morning to go for a run and bring food to his three adopted sons; he would practice his skills in the morning, train his strength in the afternoon, study theory and review his performance after dinner, and go to bed at 10 o'clock sharp.

As the legendary GOAT Ling Dan said: Badminton is like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind!

Not to mention that this is Xiangda, a place teeming with experts. In a novel, it would be the top sect in the Central Continent. You could easily knock down several strong warriors with a single brick thrown out here.

To join the school team, or even reach a higher stage, you must be determined to fight a tough battle!

Therefore, being challenged was actually within Lin Xiang's expectations.

Badminton masters are naturally drawn to each other.

However, the person who came to challenge him was actually a girl, which was a bit unexpected for him.

—Then we must be even more careful!

It's common knowledge that girls who dare to take the initiative to challenge boys are often quite remarkable.

Especially for very beautiful girls, they are incredibly deceptive. They may look stunning, but they might just be unleashing a smash at over 300 kilometers per hour right from the start.

"Shi Yuqi, Department of Sociology, 24!"

The girl casually took out a ball, saying, "I'll use my ball this time."

"25. Lin Xiang, Department of Sociology"

Lin Xiang narrowed his eyes slightly. He hadn't expected that they were from the same sect. Sure enough, they had come to give him a warning.

"No need, senior, I have a ball."

It doesn't matter how you play normally, but in such a crucial match, you absolutely cannot let an unfamiliar ball affect your feel for the game.

"You serve first."

Lin Xiang left the ball to her and quietly walked to the other side.

After three days of observation and scouting, he knew that this side was upwind, which would be more advantageous for ball control.

"Okay! Thanks, Xiao Xiang!"

Shi Yuqi caught the ball with her racket, and seeing him walking briskly with his head down, she muttered to herself, "He really is introverted..."

She noticed this junior student three days ago.

That day was the first day of school, and the nets that had been taken down during the holidays had not yet been put back on the court. In addition, only new students were registering at the school, so the entire stadium was empty.

She returned early to install the net and saw Lin Xiang practicing his footwork alone on the court without the net, standing out like a martial artist silently cultivating his skills.

After the net was installed, he stopped playing with others and practiced by himself.

The basketball courts at Xiangda University are by reservation only. If someone has reserved a court to play on, he will quietly move to another court. If there are no courts available, he will go to the open space next to the basketball court.

That lonely look made Shi Yuqi think of herself when she was too bad at the game and was disliked by others, and she felt sorry for her.

No one is born strong – isn't the original intention of the Xiangda Badminton Association to be inclusive of every badminton player?

Having just finished her work for the day, she decided to take care of the introverted newbie.

To be fair, although the junior is introverted, he's a pretty nice person. He even called me AS09 on our first meeting.

These balls are quite fine; one of them costs over ten yuan!

They say a person's playing style reflects their personality, so his playing style must be as reserved and gentle as his character, right?

Shiyuki pondered for a moment before serving the ball—

Then, she saw her junior take off with a single, powerful leap.

The muscles in his forearm instantly bulged, his wrist trembled at lightning speed, and the racket was swung so fast that it left afterimages as he slammed the shuttlecock that had just reached his head back!

"state--!"

The shuttlecock was firmly planted on the ground, like a silver high-speed train falling from the sky, sliding all the way out of the court.

Shi Yuqi wasn't prepared to receive the ball until she heard a dull thud, at which point she belatedly realized what was happening.

"what?"

The girl opened her mouth.

She didn't skip any scenes, did she?

How come the ball is already on the ground?

"1:0!"

Lin Xiang clenched his fist and jogged, trying to encourage himself.

He didn't know what had happened to Shi Yuqi, but he certainly wouldn't let such an easy point slip by.

Of course, badminton is a sport where you have to be careful until the very last point.

We must strike hard and break through her defenses without giving her even the slightest chance to breathe!

Therefore, Lin Xiang no longer concealed his cultivation level, and his aura rose steadily.

"Snapped!"

2: 0.

*Smack!*

3: 0.

"Smack!!!"

4:0…

In the blink of an eye, it was 20-0.

"Match point has arrived."

Lin Xiang glanced at the senior student with messy hair and a dazed look, pondered for a moment, and "accidentally" served the ball into the net.

20: 1.

— Not shaving one's head is a virtue among badminton players.

"Senior, it's your turn to serve."

"Thanks……"

Shi Yuqi's gaze had become clear.

who am I? where am I?

Is this the introverted newbie who can't find anyone to talk to?

"despair--"

She served the ball with trembling hands.

"Smack!!!"

Lin Xiang unleashed another powerful smash, starting with zero frames.

"Ding!"

In her haste, Shi Yuqi guessed the side and actually hit the right shot, returning the ball to its destination.

Then, just as the ball crossed the net, she met the gaze of her junior who had dashed to the net as if in a flash.

"Wait a moment--"

Shi Yuqi extended Er Kang's hand.

"Smack!!!"

Lin Xiang swiftly and decisively brought his hand down.

"No waiting."

He calmly finished his shot, his swordsman-like figure exuding elegance and confidence.

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