After the rookie team scored, they continued to serve.
Huangfu Yanlin did not pass the ball to Fu Xinyuan, who was close at hand, but chose to give it to Zhang Zhenpeng, who was further away.
"Huangfu Yanlin and Fu Xinyuan, these two kids seem to be quite at odds with each other..." Cui Tianci flipped through their filled-out profile forms, reminding Zhang Yide and He Ximeng.
"Just joined the team, it's okay! Pushing each other might even ignite their competitive spirit and help them grow faster..."
He Ximeng hadn't finished speaking when he saw head coach Zhang Yide looking at him in surprise, because what He Ximeng had just said was basically the same as what he was thinking...
He Ximeng quickly stopped talking and turned to ask Zhang Yide, "Coach, what do you think?"
Zhang Yide raised an eyebrow: "You're right! At this stage, we can let them maintain this state, stimulate each other, compete with each other, and grow through competition... It's not too late to emphasize their cooperation when they both become core players of the team in their second year of high school..."
"Indeed, these two have good talent. Given time, when Yan Hui and I leave the team, they and Zhang Zhenpeng should be able to carry the responsibility for the next generation of Zhuzhong. Speaking of which, how were such good prospects not poached by private high schools?" He Ximeng followed suit.
"Why weren't they poached?" Cui Pangzi took over the conversation, "According to the two of them, Hailiang and Ronghuai both offered them bonuses and wanted to invite them to join. But their parents refused. Both families seem to be in good condition and don't expect their children to pursue sports training in the future... So they chose Zhuzhong, which has a better academic atmosphere, hoping that their children will steadily pursue the college entrance examination. Basketball is just their specialty, not their major..."
"Hmm... it's exactly what my mom said..." He Ximeng sighed, "But I really want to become a professional player. I'm not willing to go down the path of college entrance exams anymore..."
"I support you, Ximeng..."
"What's the use of your support..." San Ye, who was acting as the referee, suddenly swore from the side, and then looked at He Ximeng meaningfully, "Young man, don't think that just because you play basketball a little better than ordinary people, you can embark on the path of professional basketball..."
Wow~ Hearing San Ye's tone, it seems like he was also a person with a story in his youth!
"Then why don't you tell us about it?"
"What is there for me to talk about..." When it came to the core issue, San Ye immediately changed the subject, "Anyway, in China, pursuing a career as a professional basketball player is much more difficult than you imagine... Even if you have talent, it's still too hard to stand out... Listen to your parents, focus on your studies, and the college entrance examination is the best way for ordinary people to change their destiny... Basketball is just a hobby..."
San Ye has spoken a few heartfelt words today. For ordinary Chinese high school students, the college entrance examination is indeed the fairest path. How much you can score depends entirely on your own efforts. However, the professional path is full of hidden dealings...
If not for the previous fortuitous encounter, He Ximeng would most likely have followed his mother's advice, diligently taken the college entrance examination, and studied steadily.
But the current He Ximeng is no longer the He Ximeng of the past. The college entrance examination has no meaning for him anymore... In fact, he cannot bear the torment of the college entrance examination again... He has decided to pursue a professional career. If it doesn't work out in China, he will go to the other side of the ocean...
He Ximeng remained silent, but San Ye could tell He Ximeng's determination from his attitude.
"What? Don't you like hearing it? I've seen many high school students like you with some basketball talent, but very few can truly pursue a professional player's path... I'm not trying to discourage you, but if you are really determined to pursue the path of a professional player... then... become the number one high school student in Zhejiang first!"
"Only by becoming the number one high school student in Zhejiang can you have a chance to enter the Zhejiang provincial youth team... Of course, it's just a possibility. If you want to increase this probability, you must become the number one high school student in the eastern region! Then, you will enter the sight of the coaches of the youth teams from the six provinces and cities in the eastern region..."
"What if I want to play on the other side of the ocean?" He Ximeng retorted.
Zhang Yide was stunned, and then burst into laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke of the year.
"Simple! Become the number one high school student in the country! Someone will naturally find you..."
"Ximeng, do you really want to play on the other side of the ocean?" Cui Pangzi leaned closer and asked He Ximeng quietly.
"What? Can't I even think about it?"
"It's not that you can't..." Cui Pangzi took a cold breath and said, "I always feel that your dream is too big... so big that we don't dare to imagine..."
He Ximeng patted Cui Pangzi's shoulder, looked him in the eye, and said seriously, "Fatty! Everyone should have their own dreams. Whether they can achieve them is one thing, but whether they dare to dream is another... If a person doesn't even dare to think about it, what's the difference between them and a salted fish?"