C7 Famous Figure
Qin Feng strolled off the basketball court, seemingly indifferent to the surrounding cheers. His only concern was whether anyone would be bold enough to confess their feelings to him.
Yet, having humiliated the school belle, he had inadvertently raised the bar for ordinary girls, who now hesitated to approach him.
"Master Qin, you're incredible!"
"Holy smokes! Someone posted the video of you dunking on Loo Ming online! You're going viral!"
Liu Daqiang and Meng Xu trailed behind Qin Feng like devoted fans, heading to the cafeteria.
As they reached the cafeteria entrance, they happened to run into their classmate Mu Yang, coming from the direction of the academic building. Alongside her was Lee Ziqing, one of the top four beauties of Magic City University and Qin Feng's class president.
"Qin Feng!" Lee Ziqing called out, greeting him with a warm smile. "What a coincidence running into you here. I've been meaning to speak with you."
Standing at 1.73 meters, Lee Ziqing's stature was striking. Her waterfall-like hair cascaded over her shoulders, and even her casual sportswear couldn't conceal her statuesque, confident figure. With her arched eyebrows, delicate nose, and oval face, her complexion was as fair as winter snow, rivaling the beauty of Ning Huixin and Hsiao Xiao.
Ning Huixin boasted a pair of legs that defied nature.
Hsiao Xiao's eyes sparkled with vivacity and a touch of shyness; when she turned on the charm, she was irresistible.
Lee Ziqing, however, had the full package.
By any standard, she surpassed Ning Huixin and Hsiao Xiao, easily claiming the title of a 96-point beauty.
Mu Yang, Lee Ziqing's roommate who accompanied her, had an average appearance and had little patience for Qin Feng's previous sycophantic behavior.
"What can I do for you, Campus Belle Lee?" Qin Feng asked with a grin.
In his eyes, Lee Ziqing was more appealing than Ning Huixin.
"We've just come from the instructor's office," Lee Ziqing explained. "The school is planning a basketball tournament soon, and our management department is short on male players. You're tall and well-built; why not join the team?" Her smile radiated warmth and approachability, the epitome of a classic beauty, both gentle and elegant.
"Class leader, you've definitely come to the right guy," Liu Daqiang chuckled with a deep, resonant laugh.
No sooner had Liu Daqiang spoken than Mu Yang chimed in with a mocking tone, "Right person for what? Qin Feng's only taken a handful of basketball electives over the last three years. Isn't he usually just hanging around Ning Huixin from the foreign language department? You're only asking him because he's tall and looks the part. And you, Liu Daqiang, you're just another body to count."
"Yang Yang, we're all classmates here. You shouldn't talk like that," Lee Ziqing murmured a gentle reprimand to Mu Yang.
Mu Yang turned away dismissively, showing no interest in engaging with Qin Feng.
Qin Feng himself remained silent, but Meng Xu was not about to let it go.
"Haven't you guys been keeping up with Tieba and the Weixin group?" Meng Xu scoffed. "Take a look now, and then apologize to Qin Feng."
"Apologize? For what reason should I apologize to him?" Mu Yang's expression turned icy, clearly not inclined to check his phone.
"We've just come from the instructor's office and haven't had a chance to look at Tieba or the Weixin group," Lee Ziqing explained as she curiously pulled out her phone, opened the Weixin group, and played the most recent video upload.
Seconds later, Lee Ziqing's eyes went wide as she fixed her gaze on Qin Feng, her movements rigid as she passed her phone to Mu Yang.
"What's this..." Mu Yang began dismissively, but after just four words, she was rooted to the spot, speechless.
It took a moment for Lee Ziqing to collect herself. She let out a deep breath, about to speak, when Loo Ming, who had just been outplayed by Qin Feng, hurried over to them.
"Qin Feng!" Loo Ming said, struggling to find the words, his teeth clenched in a mix of frustration and resolve. "On behalf of the school basketball team, I'm inviting you to join us. With you on board, we can definitely reach the quarterfinals, or even the semifinals!"
Qin Feng gave Loo Ming a surprised look.
This was the same guy Qin Feng had just shown up on the court, and here he was, already bouncing back, extending an olive branch to recruit Qin Feng to the team.
Seeing Qin Feng's gaze fixed on him, Loo Ming threw caution to the wind. He figured since he had already lowered his head, not finishing what he had to say would be a total loss.
"Reaching the top sixteen is the best result Magic City University has ever achieved. I want our basketball team to make history!"
"With our current roster, we can't even dream of the top sixteen, much less making history."
"I'm a senior now. This is my last shot. I don't want to graduate filled with regret!"
"I truly love basketball!"
"I'm hoping you'll join the team and help us make history!"
Loo Ming's eyes were earnest as he looked at Qin Feng.
There was a mix of defeat and fervor.
Regret and hope.
That's the essence of youth.
"Let's just play for fun, then." Qin Feng gave Loo Ming a long look and nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders.
"Thank you!" With a heartfelt smile, Loo Ming sprinted back to the court.
Loo Ming's bold move left Lee Ziqing and Mu Yang dumbfounded, especially Mu Yang, whose face flushed crimson.
"The school team's captain sees Qin Feng as their last hope for a historic breakthrough, and you're saying our Master Qin is just making up the numbers?" Meng Xu's quick wit was undeniable. Without real talent, how could he hold his own in verbal spats during games?
"I..." Mu Yang hung her head in embarrassment, "I'm sorry, Qin Feng."
Looking up at Qin Feng once more, Mu Yang had an epiphany: Qin Feng, not preoccupied with Ning Huixin, was actually quite handsome.
Especially after watching that dunk video, Mu Yang's heart raced even faster than before.
But Qin Feng was the guy who wouldn't even spare a glance at Campus Belle Lee!
Mu Yang let out a silent sigh, pushing her fluttering heart into a hidden corner she couldn't even reach herself.
Meng Xu let the matter rest only after Mu Yang apologized.
Curiosity piqued, Lee Ziqing gave Mu Yang a thoughtful glance, then turned to Qin Feng with a hint of intrigue. "With you on board, our department might just shake off its eternal 'last place' stigma in sports this year!"
Lee Ziqing wasn't exaggerating. The management department had a scarcity of male students and was notoriously dubbed the 'deadbeat sports department' of Magic City University, always trailing at the end in any sports-related events.
"Is there any upside to joining in?" Qin Feng asked with a mischievous grin.
"Dinner's on me!" Lee Ziqing replied with a gentle smile, gesturing towards the cafeteria.
"Deal," Qin Feng said, his smile taking on a devilish edge. Together, the group of three men and two women made their way into the cafeteria.
Lee Ziqing was quite the host, ordering six dishes and a soup. Laughter and chatter filled the air as they dined, quickly dissolving any prior discomfort.
Qin Feng's video of dunking on Loo Ming went viral across Magic City University, catapulting him to instant fame. Even Ning Huixin, tucked away in her dorm room, couldn't miss the video.
Ning Huixin watched the clip over and over on her phone, painstakingly making sure the man pulling off the dunk was indeed Qin Feng.
Eventually, she had no doubts left.
That man was Qin Feng!
"How can he possibly be good at basketball?" Ning Huixin was astounded. In her mind, Qin Feng was nothing more than a good-looking guy with no real talent to speak of.
Zhao Yu and Wang Yan exchanged glances, both remaining silent. They simply didn't know what to say.