The sound of mockery was loud, so loud that most people in the stadium could hear it. The students from the Physical Education Class, upon hearing our laughter, instantly became furious.
"Alright, so that's how you want to play? Fine!"
Zhang Weijie glared at me, his eyes filled with menace.
As time ticked away, we found ourselves trailing behind the Physical Education Class, which was expected. However, what was more crucial was that several times we attempted to take cheap shots at Zhang Weijie, but he dodged them all. Whenever he tried to target me, I barely touched the ball, giving him even fewer chances.
This was no ordinary football match anymore; it had evolved into a personal feud between Zhang Weijie and me.
With just minutes left in the game, I found myself on the outer line of the opposing team. Zhang Weijie had been sticking to me throughout the match, looking for opportunities to take cheap shots. Since I hardly ever got near the ball, they changed their strategy and switched players to defend against me while he went on the offensive. If he couldn't take a cheap shot at me, he would score a few goals instead—only that could quench their anger.
"Zhao Lun! Receive the ball!!!"
A classmate from the Physical Education Class skillfully maneuvered through layers of defense and brought the ball forward. At that moment, I was the only one on the outer line.
With a pass, I quickly moved in front of the classmate defending me and received the ball.
Oh no! Quick, defend!!!
Zhang Weijie immediately dashed toward me.
"Zhao Lun! Shoot!!!"
I heard my classmates shouting from behind. After an entire hour of play, this was our best chance to score.
The students watching us all shouted in unison for me to shoot. Although the outcome seemed predetermined, their enthusiasm had been ignited by our first match.
As I reached the shooting point, students from the Physical Education Class charged toward me with fierce determination, sliding in to tackle and press down on the ball at my feet.
The goalkeeper also positioned himself and prepared to make a save.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
This kick would determine whether we would be humiliated by them!
This kick represented the trust that my teammate had placed in me!
This kick was about our entire class's honor!!!
I glanced to my right at the goalkeeper and immediately lifted my foot.
The goalkeeper noticed my gaze aimed at his left side and instinctively lunged in that direction.
In that moment, the entire crowd erupted in cheers!
Because I hadn't had the chance to shoot yet, the Goalkeeper had already lunged out, leaving the goal completely unguarded. If I took a shot now, it would be a guaranteed score.
"Hahaha, look at that fool, Zhao Lun! He jumped out before I even shot!" Hu Yao couldn't hide the joy in his heart; even a novice could score with this opportunity.
"Ha! Watch my volley!!!"
Covered in sweat, it didn't affect my determination as I put all my strength into this shot!
I struck the ball!
The entire crowd of teachers and students was left speechless!
As I kicked, my body flew backward, landing hard on my back in a comical tumble, while the ball leisurely rolled ahead.
The cheering crowd was stunned into silence, each person staring wide-eyed at one another.
Soon, everyone from Physical Education Class burst into laughter. "Hahaha! I could score with my eyes closed; how could he miss that?"
The mocking laughter echoed in my ears. At that moment, I wished I could dig a hole and hide in it!
With my head down, I walked away in shame.
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