Chapter 9, Badminton

Zhou Li glanced at the first question

Zhou Li: Voice 53

After two months of rigorous training, Zhu Shuang managed to turn the tide with his brother's sympathy. In the years that followed, he did not slack off; besides competing with Zhou Li, he also played with his classmates at school and would secretly go to the gym on weekends to spar with skilled players. His brother was very understanding of him, and thus he maintained a slight lead over his brother.

Zhou Li feels this way

This unofficial exam paper is quite familiar to the students in their final year of high school, as it is filled with the teachers' personal insights and a wealth of accumulated experience

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The two individuals took turns attacking and defending, each time leaping to strike the ball with a resounding crack, the sound waves reverberating through the quiet campus, drawing the attention of the group of teachers playing basketball.

The little one returned home with tears in their eyes, holding the paddle, and only began to cry after locking the door. That very afternoon, they smashed their piggy bank and enrolled in a very expensive class in the city center, which is said to be specifically designed to train youth teams

Li Daimao: Voice 12

Perhaps this can give him a sense of achievement

Li Daimao : [Image]

Well

Zhu turned his head to look at him, exhaling, while kicking his feet and saying: "Brother, how come you aren't tired at all!"

Zhou Li believed that initially, Zhu Shuang must have received Aunt Jiang's strong directive—to find a way to take her brother out for some exercise. Zhu Shuang had loved playing badminton since childhood; he was very talented in this regard and played exceptionally well, which is why Zhou Li began to play badminton.

Aunt Jiang emerged from the kitchen carrying the last plate of stir-fried asparagus.

However, Zhou Li has not been involved in other sports; badminton is the only one he knows how to play

Li Damao: Voice 11

Zhu Shuang is already sitting on the sofa, holding the racket and waiting

Zhu double-clipped a piece of phoenix tail and sent it into her mouth, picked up a chopstick full of rice and swallowed it, chewing slowly. Suddenly, she turned her head to look at Zhou Li, her eyes slightly squinting: "Shall we go play ball after we finish eating?"

After Zhou Li's defensive failure, Zhu Shuang let out a long breath while holding his racket. At this moment, his face was already covered in sweat, and he hurriedly took the time to stretch his limbs

His mathematics is quite good

Zhou Li thought for a moment and then nodded, saying: "Alright"

After finishing the rabbit heads, Zhou Li and Zhu Shuang agreed to set off at 1:30 PM, and then returned to their room

The campus is very quiet, with only a few teachers playing basketball, the sound of the ball echoing continuously.

After sending out the smoke, Zhu Shuang chatted with Uncle Zhang for a few moments, expressing his feelings about the immense pressure of high school. When the conversation turned to Uncle Zhang's daughter, he also shared a few study tips before finally entering the school

Li Damao: [Expression]

After completing it, explain it to others again to reinforce the impression, perfect!

By the time the security guard regained his senses, it was already too late; he had been corrupted by student Zhu Shuang.

Well, good

Stir-fried pork belly with napa cabbage, braised pig's trotters with yellow soybeans, and Kung Pao chicken, along with a clay pot of chicken soup, accompanied by two spicy rabbit heads purchased from outside, which Aunt Jiang specifically bought for him

and the difficulty is very high

It is better to give to you than to others

Zhu nodded slightly, noticing that Zhou Li was eating quickly, he also quickened his pace of eating

The potential for profit is also very high

The two individuals stand on either side, wishing each other a successful serve

Focusing intently, he worked on the problems for half an hour, then took a short nap. His phone alarm woke him up, and while turning off the alarm, Zhou Li saw a series of QQ messages.

It is said to be two sets of math papers, but in fact, they are just two sheets of A3 paper. The questions on them are handwritten, and the black penmanship appears hasty and rigid. The handwriting does not belong to the English teacher, nor is it that of Zhou Li's math teacher.

It is still to be credited to the dual teachings of his.

Li Daimao: What should I do if I can't solve the first question?

Not long after, the warm-up was completed

There are no fill-in-the-blank questions, only essay questions.

During the process of walking back, Zhu Shuang's hands and feet felt somewhat weak, so Zhou Li took the initiative to grab the racket and said: "Let's go back and have a cup of protein powder, and then do some stretching."

Zhou Li has a day off

The intensity of the confrontation has suddenly increased

Oh

Thus, Zhou Li copied the questions onto his homework notebook according to the pictures, and without any hesitation, he immersed himself in tackling them.

Thus, both brothers set to work

Almost home, I wish Shuang to walk a little ahead. He occasionally glances at Zhou Li, secretly deciding that starting today, the night run will increase from 8 kilometers to 10 kilometers, and the pace must also be improved

Li Daimao: Voice 3

Three small bars

It can be considered a narrow defeat

"It's time to eat," said Zhu Shuang.

Uncle Zhang, you are on duty today

Zhou Li put down his phone and went to have a meal

Very relaxed and leisurely

The intensity of the match between the two players was just too high. When the teachers were present, it provided a much-needed respite. In the face of two skilled players who intentionally played gently rather than aggressively scoring points, the teachers also played comfortably, able to rally the ball for a long time. Sometimes, the ball would go off in an unexpected direction, yet both Zhu Shuang and Zhou Li could still return it accurately.

First, he chose a few problems that seemed easy to tackle, and after finishing them, Aunt Jiang called him for breakfast. Aunt Jiang felt a bit sorry for Zhou Li's hard work and told him that he could relax a little. Zhou Li nodded in response.

Zhou Li invited the teachers to join in the game while picking up the balls

After a while, the teachers simply put down the basketball and came over to watch

Zhou Li even remembers that initially, Zhu Shuang always faced him with a teacher's demeanor in badminton, but it wasn't long before he defeated Zhu Shuang

It continued until noon, when Li, his deskmate, complained to him that the lamb soup had gone cold, and at that moment, Zhou Li's door was also knocked on

On the other side is the badminton court

Let's go?" Zhu Shuang stood up

He skipped the English exam, and his English performance is quite poor; he can only consistently score some points in writing, while for answering questions, he relies on luck for half of them

With more people, there is multiplied joy, but the struggle is still a matter for the two of them; the teachers are only responsible for filling the gaps. Overall, Zhou Li tends to lose a bit more.

The third primary school is their shared alma mater, and it is quite close to home. They often come here to play basketball on weekends. Generally speaking, the school closes on weekends, and only faculty members and their families are allowed to enter, as there is a building on campus specifically for teachers to reside in. During middle school, Zhu Shuang once pleaded with a teacher to take them inside; at that time, they were visiting their alma mater. After they came out, Zhu Shuang immediately went to the security office, taking advantage of the moment's impression, and made quite an impression in front of the two security uncles, successfully getting them to remember that they were the sons of that teacher. After that, they frequently came to play basketball. During middle school, Zhu Shuang once pleaded with a teacher to take them inside; at that time, they were visiting their alma mater. After they came out, Zhu Shuang immediately went to the security office, taking advantage of the moment's impression, and made quite an impression in front of the two security uncles, successfully getting them to remember that they were the sons of that teacher. After that, they frequently came to play basketball.

However, he still got up very early, studying the image of the test paper that Li, his desk mate, had sent him last night

The game began gently, with the white shuttlecock tracing a graceful arc in the air. Back and forth, the soft thudding sound was very rhythmic, as if it could continue like this indefinitely

Li Daimao: Voice 9

Two people exited the door, one in front and the other behind

At this moment, Li, my deskmate, also got up. After secretly taking a round of energy, she sent a message to Zhou Li.

Zhou Li had no desire to get up at all. She changed into a pair of loose harem pants, thought for a moment, and then changed into a short-sleeved sports shirt, before stepping out of the room in flip-flops

It will be quite mentally taxing to do it

"Indeed, we are here to play ball again. I brought you a pack of cigarettes, though I am not sure if they are good. If they are not, please do not mind." Zhu Shuang took out a pack of cigarettes, and upon seeing the gatekeeper Uncle Zhang refuse, he appeared somewhat awkward. "The cigarettes at home are all gifts for my father, and my mother insisted that I bring them to you, saying that no one smokes them at home anyway, and they might as well be given to others..."

Thus, the number of players increased from two to seven

It is evident that Zhou Li and Zhu Shuang's physical strength and skills are not comparable to those of the teachers, but this does not affect their ability to play.

Before Zhou Li could speak, Aunt Jiang beside him said: "That's fine, Zhou Li, you have been working too hard these days. It is indeed time to balance work and rest. However, after eating, you should avoid vigorous exercise as it is not good for your health. Just sit at home for a while before going out!"

Bet five chips, and leave once finished

By 5 PM, the teachers' paddles had become soft from the exertion, and the two of them finally put away their paddles and walked back.

He was only ten years old that year, while Zhou Li was eleven

After finishing the meal, Zhou Li put on disposable gloves and began to gnaw on a rabbit's head. Aunt Jiang and Zhu Shuang beside him stared at him without blinking, their eyes filled with a mix of curiosity, astonishment, and various other emotions

At that time, it truly struck a blow to Zhu Shuang's pride

He is referring to badminton

May 5, Sunday, the fourth month of the lunar calendar has arrived

Zhou Li: Voice 36''

Come back and continue to confront

Wishing for a peanut in the Kung Pao chicken: "Should we go to the gym or the third elementary school?"

His physical fitness has always been excellent, and this is particularly evident in badminton, which is a high-intensity sport. It is said that among ball sports, badminton has the highest intensity.

He wore a pure white cotton T-shirt, without any patterns, and a pair of shorts, looking very refreshing

Zhou Li replied: "I will move a little more gently"

There are indeed many voices

Eat! What are you waiting for!