The dining hall felt quieter after Coach Xu Wei said those words.
The players, both veterans and rookies, watched him intently, wondering what he would say after their unexpected yet bittersweet win.
"What is this, coach?" Muyang groaned. "What kind of competition do you want to subject us to now?"
Caleb shook his head and focused his gaze on his plate. "We're going to beat them this time," he said to himself.
Coach Xu Wei crossed his arms, his sharp gaze moving from one face to another. "After watching the game, I've come to a realization," he started. "This team has something special. I don't know if it's because of you coming from different leagues, but it might actually be a good thing. You thrive under pressure. When the stakes are doubled, you rise to the occasion."
Max grinned. "Yeah, we're adrenaline junkies," he joked, earning a few scoffs.
