34 Best Chip (1/2)

”Thank you, I will work hard.” Zhao Ming bowed to the coach.

The coach waved his hand dismissively. ”You're only an alternate. Work hard to get an actual place on the team.”

Zhao Ming nodded with a respectful smile. As he turned away, it slid ff his face. Coldly, he walked outside the gates of A.S. Academy to his hotel. He would have to find a dorm soon.

Zhao Ming sent a gentle nod at the receptionist in the lobby, getting him a shy blush.

Taking the elevator up to his suite, Zhao Ming paused as he noticed the annoyance at his door. He frowned, but schooled is expression neutrally.

”Ah Ming,” Huang Feifei called. She shyly looked at the floor as she held a lunch box toward him. ”I bought you dinner. I'm really sorry but I won't be able to make anymore since I have to dorm at Havillard.”

Zhao Ming glanced at the lunch box and took it. ”It's fine.” His hand brushed over hers as he took the lunch box.

Huang Feifei blushed. She tugged at her hair meekly. ”Be sure to eat your meals. I won't disturb you any longer tonight. Make sure to sleep well. I'll be cheering you on!” She bit her lip and left quickly.

Zhao Ming watched the elevator close on her figure, then entered his room.

Tossing his keys on the counter, he grabbed his laptop from the couch.

Sitting at the table, he opened the lunch box and checked the contents for additives. He would be a fool to simply eat something made by that woman.

The food was still warm. Vegetables and meat were artfully placed over a bed of white rice. It was definitely nutritious, but smelled nice. A box of grapes (something he often ate) and a bottle of warm milk was also included. Evidently much thought was placed into the preparation of the meal.

However, Zhao Ming methodically placed the food in his mouth. It tasted the same as anything to him. Normally he wouldn't even eat it, but he was busy tonight.

Opening up his laptop, he waited for the video call. Minutes later, a screen popped up.

”My dearest Ming,” A women's voice cried.

Zhao Ming smiled. ”Hello Mom.”

The woman pouted. ”I miss you so much. Your father refused to allow you back so soon. He won't even let me visit you.”

She peered at him worriedly. ”Are you eating well? Don't stress yourself out too much in classes. They don't matter anyway. If you don't do well, your mom is here. I can raise you for the rest of your life.”

Zhao Ming gave her an embarrassed look. ”Mom, you coddle me too much. I'm grown up now.”

The woman laughed. ”Yes yes, my son is very mature now.”

”I'm an alternate on the school's team,” Zhao Ming informed her. He flashed a proud grin.

”Yes, I heard! Mommy is so proud of you!” The woman smiled. ”I'll try to ask your father if you can visit soon. I will prepare a feast for you to celebrate. My boy is the best!”

Zhao Ming smiled. ”Ok.”

”Are you having dinner?” Zhao Ming's mother saw the food through the screen.