Chapter 1231: Chapter 1230: Coach Li Seeks Help
The Jin University basketball team has already lost two consecutive games, and both were on home court. If things continue like this, even Head Coach Li Yiping knows that he might have to resign, voluntarily even.
Li Yiping is very troubled. After losing two games in a row, he now realizes while reviewing the game footage that it’s not his coaching skills that are lacking, but the abilities of this team’s players.
Of course, from freshmen to seniors, and even fifth-year seniors, players can be selected. It seems like there are many players to choose from. In reality, if other universities manage to recruit one or two strong players with CBA-level skills, the difference in team strength becomes significant.
The current level of Jin University’s players, compared to the previous batch, shouldn’t be that far apart. It’s just that other university teams have pulled ahead in player skills.
What to do now?
Perhaps they’ll lose three in a row?
If this goes on, Jin University will be embarrassed. After all, Jin University is ranked in the top five among national higher education institutions.
Soon, Li Yiping thought of that young man, the one who’s amazing at three-pointers, rebounding, and dunking. Even though he’s not very tall, he has an NBA-level skillset. If he could join, Jin University might have a chance to win the Cuba Championship.
However, he had already asked the young man, and the response seemed very reluctant.
In this situation, Li Yiping knew he would have to first consult the student’s advisor or counselor. After all, for the sake of Jin University’s reputation, if the counselor could persuade him, there might be a chance.
Today is already Wednesday, and there’s an away game on Friday—a flight to play against East Sea University. Judging by the home game scores, Jin University is likely to lose again.
After watching the players practice in the morning, Li Yiping remained sullen.
However, he knew he still needed to ask Ye Qiu directly.
As a last resort, he would consult Ye Qiu’s counselor or advisor.
Li Yiping headed over to the basketball court and soon saw Luo Yang and the others wiping sweat and drinking water.
He already knew these people; they were acquainted with that young man.
“Luo, come over for a second.”
Hearing Coach Li calling him, Luo Yang walked over and asked, “Coach Li, what’s up?”
He used to have quite a bit of admiration for Coach Li, but now, after two consecutive losses, he didn’t think much of his coaching ability anymore.
“Where’s Ye Qiu?”
“You’re asking about Qiu? I don’t know where he is either.”
“Can you ask him if he’d be willing to join the school team? As you can see, the school team has lost two in a row, even at home. It’s mainly because the players from the opposing schools are stronger. If this continues, I’m afraid I’ll have to resign voluntarily.”
“Coach Li, you know, Qiu already said before that he’s not interested in these things.”
Luo Yang knew Ye Qiu’s personality well. If Ye Qiu doesn’t want to do something, no one can persuade him. Moreover, Ye Qiu doesn’t lack anything, and glory and honor are abstract concepts.
To Ye Qiu, they don’t matter at all.
Even if he wins the championship, so what? Ye Qiu has no intention of showcasing himself, nor does he plan to earn money by playing basketball.
Even Luo Yang knows that he just plays for fun, purely out of interest.
“I’m begging him, otherwise, I—!”
Li Yiping, who used to coach professional basketball, didn’t expect to end up like this as the head coach of the school team.
“Coach Li, I’ll ask Qiu again, but what he thinks, I don’t know.”
“Alright then.”
Li Yiping patted Luo Yang on the shoulder as a gesture.
After Li Yiping left, Ning Yun and the others came over and asked, “Is it about Qiu?”
“It is indeed. He wants Qiu to join the school team, but you know Qiu doesn’t want to.”
As lunchtime approached, Luo Yang and the others stopped playing, grabbed their basketballs, and headed back to the dorm to shower.
Meanwhile, Ye Qiu left the music room and returned to reading, with Lin Wanqing following him mutely after hearing what he said.
She always felt that Ye Qiu was different around her, unlike those other boys pursuing her, who would practically kneel before her. But Ye Qiu wouldn’t even spare a glance.
This is why Lin Wanqing grew increasingly interested in Ye Qiu. Ye Qiu not only played the piano well but also maintained a cool demeanor while being low-key at times, yet he drove a luxury car.
Plus, he was often seen with Liu Lingxiu, the campus beauty, yet never had any scandalous rumors.
Except for that incident a while back where it was rumored Ye Qiu was an underwear thief, but it was later found to be a setup by Yun Xiang.
Yesterday, Yun Xiang was forced to admit on the forum that he deliberately defamed Ye Qiu and had apologized to him.
So, how could Lin Wanqing not be interested in such a perfect man?
When Ye Qiu sat down to read, Lin Wanqing sat not far away watching him.
When lunchtime arrived and Ye Qiu headed to Canteen No. 1, Lin Wanqing followed.
“Hey, what are you doing following me? Aren’t you going back to eat?”
“Why don’t you come to my house for lunch? My mom’s cooking is pretty good too.”
“I’d rather eat at the canteen, thanks.”
Lin Wanqing could only follow along.
At the canteen, when Ye Qiu went to get his food, Lin Wanqing trailed behind him. She had never eaten there herself, even though she had always been part of the Jin University faculty family, they usually ate at home.
Lin Wanqing also picked a few dishes and a rice ball along with Ye Qiu.
When they returned to their seats, Ye Qiu and Lin Wanqing sat there eating as Luo Yang and the others came over after showering.
Seeing Lin Wanqing there, they naturally chose to sit at another table.
After Ye Qiu finished lunch and Lin Wanqing left first, Luo Yang came over and said, “Qiu, Coach Li asked me again this morning; he wants you to join the team, otherwise, he’ll have to resign.”
“Let him resign then; it’s his business.”
Although Ye Qiu hadn’t watched the last two games, judging from the previous performances of the school team members, things probably didn’t look too optimistic.
Ye Qiu understood Li Yiping’s eagerness to have him join the team, but he didn’t have the time to get involved in such matters.
He came to Jin University just to experience the life of an ordinary university student, to live the college life the previous Ye Qiu might have had.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t even have come to Jin University.