Lu Zhilan is a tennis prodigy and Lu Xia's older cousin. Zhilan was expected to become a professional athlete until a career threatening injury. With no other choice, she's forced to go to Germany for surgery and rehabilitation. She's been there for...
"That's it for today. Don't forget your homework will be due tomorrow." The teacher said and everyone stood up to go home.
Zhilan packed all her books in her bag and noticed Siyang was just standing by the door. "Waiting for me?"
"Don't you want to watch us practice?"
She smiled and followed after him. "I'm glad I have some time to watch all of you. I've seen you and Lu Xia play. I can't wait to see everyone else."
"Also, you still have to tell me who was following us on Saturday. I have to punish them."
Zhilan giggled. "What a strict captain. Can I suggest something for that punishment?"
He turned to her, interested. "I'm listening."
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Zhilan stood at the entrance of the tennis courts watching the boys practice. Lu Xia was playing against Xinglong. Jiale and Dayong were playing against Qiao Chen and Baiyang. Siyang was playing against Zhuo Zhi. Zhiming was scribbling away in his notebook.
"Look, there's Lu Xia!" A girl said in excitement.
She looked over to find two girls watching the team as well. "Hello, there."
One of them looked at her, startled. "Oh, hello."
She had straight brown hair with bangs and seemed very tiny.
"Were you talking about Lu Xia?"
The other girl with a ponytail nodded. "We're his friends and classmates. I'm Peng Xiang and this is Qi Ying."
She smiled at the girls. "It's nice to meet you. I'm Lu Zhilan, his older cousin."
Qi Ying gasped in surprise. "I didn't know Lu Xia had a cousin."
Don't be mad. You already knew that he didn't tell anyone. Don't be mad. Don't be mad.
Peng Xiang hummed in agreement. "Did you just start here, Senior Zhilan?"
"Mm. It's only my first week here. I've mostly been hanging out with the boys at lunch. I don't really know anyone else here."
"Well, we're always around here to watch the team practice. We're also cheerleaders for them."
She laughed at the girls. "Do you two like tennis that much?"
"We do. We're even learning to play. Do you play tennis?" Qi Ying asked.
Zhilan nodded. "I do, but I haven't played in months because of an injury. Maybe when I'm allowed to play again, I can give you two some lessons."
"That would be great! Thank you, Senior Zhilan!" Peng Xiang said, beaming.
She couldn't help but laugh at her excitement. "No problem."
She looked back at the boys. "Everyone seems to be working very hard."
