146 Ban Directive (1/2)

Was he arrogant, ignorant, or overconfident?

Basketball was a ball sport, and in addition to individual skill, there was added emphasis on teamwork. Therefore, regular training was essential, and as an athlete, a perfect physique needed to be maintained. Both the athlete's exercise and diet must be strictly controlled!

However, Ye Lingchen was not prepared to join in any of the basketball association's activities and was only interested to participate in games!

Could that even be considered 'joining the basketball association'?

President Zhang opened his mouth but was momentarily unsure as to what he should say.

”You're talented, Ye Lingchen. It's good for young people to have self-confidence, but they can't be too overconfident. If you don't have the time, it's still okay if you attend training a few times a week. It's good to build rapport with your team members.” Principal Shen was prepared to meet halfway for the two of them.

”President Shen and President Zhang, I really don't have the time. I'll go to the basketball association when I'm free, but my freedom can't be limited. If this can't be agreed on, there's no way I can join.” Ye Lingchen shook his head. His expression remained indifferent from the beginning until the end, but his tone was very firm.

”Your skills are very good. You nearly carried the entire team in the inter-university basketball competition. But that's only an inter-university competition. Our association will compete with the rest of the world!” President Zhang's voice was solemn. ”Do you know where China's basketball rank in terms of caliber? We count from the bottom up! Without even mentioning those countries in Europe and America, we're not even as good as the Sun Nation! ”

”Where do you get your confidence that you can skip training? Do you think you can win if you face other countries?”

”If President Zhang doesn't believe that I can win, then why come to me?” Ye Lingchen's eyes looked directly at President Zhang. The intense glimmer in his eyes caused Chairman Zhang's eyes to feel a slight tingling. ”I guarantee I can win. Do you believe me?”

Silence.

Both President Zhang and Principal Shen could feel the aura emanating from Ye Lingchen's body. It was like a sharp ray of light that seemed capable of piercing through everything!

”I'll consider your proposal, and I hope you'll reconsider too.”

President Zhang finally relented!

He looked at Ye Lingchen and sighed, ”I'll come looking for you again.”

Ye Lingchen's talent was too good that he really could not bear to just give up on him.

Ring ding ding!

Ye Lingchen's cellphone rang as soon as he walked out of the principal's office.

The caller ID was Song Qian.

It was obviously an urgent matter if he called at that time.

”Y-God, I have bad news. I hope you've prepared yourself for this.” Over the phone, Song Qian's voice was so solemn that it made it clear he was not in a good mood.

”Tell me.”

”We just received a directive from above.” Song Qian paused for a few seconds, likely to try and restructure his sentence, ”It's a request to shut out your live stream!”

”From above? Is it from the TV Bureau?” Ye Lingchen's voice was extremely calm as if it was nothing disconcerting. ”Oh, if they want to shut it, then let them shut it.”

”Y-God, aren't you angry?” Song Qian was surprised.

In all honesty, he was fuming beyond compare after receiving that news. He even thought of finding someone to vent it all out.

”It's normal. The crimes in The Ten Deadly Sins are too bloody and violent, and some crimes are not suitable for the public. The TV Bureau is right to ban its broadcast.” Ye Lingchen then continued indifferently, ”We have to respond to the country's call. It's good enough that they banned my live stream instead of banning me. ”