Still, Yang Chen didn't let the feeling linger too long.
Deep down, he felt genuinely satisfied with how everything had played out so far.
Lin Yulan had already agreed to take Fu Ting on as her disciple, and for him, that was more than enough progress.
To be completely honest, his suggestion to Lin Yulan hadn't been only about helping Fu Ting get over her fear of using her divine power. There was another, equally important reason.
Yang Chen knew Lin Yulan far too well. He could see that, even now, she hadn't fully healed from the deep trauma she carried inside.
Taking on a talented but troubled student like Fu Ting might be exactly what Lin Yulan needed to start facing her own past again.
Down on the court, the players were getting into position for the jump ball.
Zhu Jia suddenly stepped right in front of Fu Ting, blocking her path toward the center circle.
"Fu Ting, wait a moment," Zhu Jia said in a firm, no-nonsense tone.
