Chapter 35: Basketball court assistant (2/2)

Kevin looked at me and then whispered in my ears, “Were you and Professor Su speaking words of love to each other?”

“What?!” For a second, I thought he was a certain sister from the gossip association! If it weren’t for the fact I was trying to break into the internal enemy’s side, I would never give any attention to this lousy kid!

Deep down, I rolled my eyes. But on the surface, I was smiling as I tried to demonstrate my most youthful side, “Let’s not talk about me and Suyang...er..Professor Su. Oh yeah, you’re heading to the basketball court. Is it outdoors or indoors?”

“It’s an indoor court. I am going to practice shooting.”

I clapped my hands, “What a coincidence! I heard the basketball association is looking to recruit an assistant. I want to try out, but I don’t know where the basketball association office is. Let’s go together!”

“Really? I didn’t hear anything about recruiting an assistant….” Kevin tilted his head as he murmured to himself.

Actually, that was a random comment. Why would I know anything about the basketball association?Fortunately, Kevin wasn’t suspicious. He had his heart set on asking about me and Suyang. He went as far as making a solemn vow to reassure me, “Don't worry. I swear to God I will keep your relationship with Professor Su a secret. So, tell me about it! How did you two meet?”

“Eh...we just met! How did you and Xu Weishan meet?! How long have you two been together?”

“We also met naturally… there’s nothing more to say.”

I asked such a simple question, yet Kevin totally disregarded it. I felt like he didn’t want to talk about Xu Weishan. Was it because he could tell the current Xu Weishan was different from the old one? Perhaps he was stressed about it?

Anyhow, I wanted to find out more about Kevin and Xu Weishan, but Kevin wanted to know more about me and Suyang. Ultimately, neither of us were able to obtain any important information from each other.

“How come Xu Weishan isn’t with you today? Aren’t you two normally together? I saw her in class earlier…”

“She left already. She goes to the orphanage every Wednesdays after school.”

“Orphanage?” My ears perked up; this may be important information, “What is she doing at the orphanage?”

“Her parents recently used her name and created a charitable foundation. They have been contributing to a particular orphanage. She said the children from there are too pitiful, so she visits them every week.”

I nodded half-heartedly, “Wow, she has such a kind heart!”

Honestly, I couldn’t imagine a person who killed her own biological sister would donate to a charity. There must be something fishy about this orphanage!

“This is the office, I’ll come with you. I’m very familiar with the president of the basketball association, I can help you say a few good words.” Kevin confidently stated. He had no idea that I had used the assistant thing as an excuse.

“No need. I can go on my own.” I tried to stop him.

But it was too late, Kevin had already opened the office door. He casually entered like it was his house. Then, he loudly shouted at the guy with glasses, who was sitting by an office desk, “I heard you guys are looking to recruit an assistant?”

In my head, I was thinking of all kinds of excuses. Surprisingly, the guy with the glasses replied, “Oh? How did you know? We haven’t posted the flyer yet!” He revealed a poster that was even taller than himself. “I’m currently working on the poster to hire an assistant! Looks good, right?”

“No need. My friend wants to be a basketball court assistant. Take a look.” Kevin pushed me inside. I made direct eye contact with the guy who had acne all over his face.

“Mm.. actually, the only requirement we need for this position is sufficient time availability.”

“We’re in the same class. When I’m available, she’s available.” Kevin did all the talking for me. So in silence, I was pushed to a position where I could no longer back down.

“Please register! From now on, you are a member of our basketball association!” The guy raised his two hands like he was waiting for me to enthusiastically give him a high five.

I gave him a high five and awkwardly smiled, “Please treat me kindly.”

Just like that, I was a 25 years old “university student” who became the basketball court assistant without somewhat intending to do so. It wasn’t until afterwards that I found out my job was to help them pick up the balls, sweep, deliver water and towels on a daily basis.

It was no big deal. It was similar to my situation at home. But instead of serving one person, I was serving a group of individuals. Strangely, the group was easier to serve than the individual at home. In addition, unlike the guy at home, watching these young guys play basketball gave me some youthful energy. All Suyang did on a daily basis was play video games on his couch. He only moved his fingers.

With Suyang, a day felt like a year.

Nighttime. After I waved goodbye to the last person, I was all alone in the empty basketball court tidying up. Today, I finally experienced the saying, “You made your bed, so now you lay on it.”

But in return, I was able to gain something important. Now, I know Xu Weishan goes to the orphanage every Wednesday. I felt like a famous detective and was quite proud of myself. Suddenly, the doors of the basketball court opened, and someone came in.

Since I was tidying up, I was quite far from the entrance. Hence, I wasn’t able to see the person clearly, “Sorry, the gym is closed for today….”

When I walked closer, I realized it was Suyang.