The last four minutes of the third quarter had everyone on edge.
The crowd murmured and fidgeted in their seats, eagerly awaiting the deciding moments of the game. Across the country, the Shizi Dogs' fans were glued to their screens, some biting their nails, others pacing nervously around their living rooms.
At Grandma Bingbing's house, she had been busy cutting onions when the game reached its peak. The knife in her hand hovered above the chopping board as her eyes flicked to the TV screen.
Her heart ached as she watched the small gap between the two teams. She clutched her hands together, making a silent deal with the universe. "I swear, if they win this one," she whispered to herself, "I'll tell him the truth. I'll tell him everything."
Back on the court, the atmosphere was suffocating. The Shizi Dogs were definitely inspired by Kai's impromptu pep talk, though, to which Lina and Coach Muchen was very satisfied about