Chapter 64 64. I am the one who holds back
Let’s not talk about grades anymore. Shipp has a lot to say about money. Talking about grades with people from Class B is a bit hurtful to his self-esteem.

Ship asked, "Jack, which university do you want to go to in the future? You will be in grade 11 soon, so it's time to think about it. With your ability, you will definitely be the focus of the university team next season."

Zhang Yang: "A university in California or Arizona. My home is in Yinshan, so I probably won't choose a university in a city that's too far away."

Ship: "Then choose USC. It's a shame that we never played together in high school. We can cooperate in college."

Zhang Yang: "Being teammates with you and Aaron? We can consider it. DeMar should also go there at that time. I don't know about Carmelo. He may go to Saint Louis University."

Ship: "Forget Aaron. He didn't choose USC. He went to UCLA."

Zhang Yang: "UCLA?"

This was quite unexpected. After the season ended, Afflalo was ranked 26th in the United States, breaking the Compton High School boys' basketball player ranking record and far ahead of Shipp who was ranked 58th.

The predictions Zhang Yang saw in the newspapers all said that Afflalo would choose USC. The head coach of USC is Henry Bibby, the father of the famous NBA player White Devil Bibby. He is a defensive head coach and is a good fit for Afflalo, who showed amazing defensive talent in high school.

Ship: "Yeah, but it doesn't matter. Nick Young joined USC, so it doesn't matter if Aaron is missing."

Zhang Yang: “The media’s predictions this year were all wrong.”

He really didn't know where Afflalo and Nick Young went to college, but Nick Young had a cool playing style and his idol was Kobe. The newspapers predicted that Nick Young would definitely choose UCLA and form the strongest backcourt in the United States with Farmar.

The two men pressed the media's faces and slapped them wildly.

Shipp: "I think Aaron and Nick Young made a pact to go against the media."

Zhang Yang: "Is it possible that Aaron and you are tired of being teammates?"

Ship: "Haha, I guessed so too. I asked him, but he said he wanted to partner with a better point guard."

Zhang Yang: "If it were me, I would chase him to UCLA."

Ship: "Haha, I will consider your suggestion, but you have to be prepared to be chased and beaten by the coaches when you go to USC..."

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After attending Ship’s graduation party, Zhang Yang had a new goal and started working on it the next day.

After listening to Zhang Yang's study plan, Thomas strongly supported it. He did not recommend other team members to do so. However, it was different for Zhang Yang, who was in the top class and had all A's in major subjects. It could indeed save a lot of time, which would be of great help to Zhang Yang in his impact on ranking in grade 12.

Thomas had no doubt that Zhang Yang was among the top 100 in the United States. If he just wanted to enter the NCAA, the top 100 in the United States could basically be any first-tier university he wanted.

But Thomas' expectations for Zhang Yang go beyond this.

DeRozan is the strongest in his grade in California in the 9th grade and there is no doubt that he will become a five-star high school student in the future. Thomas hopes that Zhang Yang can also become a five-star high school student and the first five-star high school student of Compton High School Magnet Boys Basketball Team.

That same day, Thomas went to school to get the textbooks and study notes for the 11th grade, 12th grade, and college preparatory courses.

Zhang Yang used to attend classes just to get by for exams, but now he has a passion that he never had in high school in his previous life, because this time he is working hard for the goal he wants.

Classes, training, one-on-ones, playing cricket… Time flies until late May. After the final exams, Zhang Yang finished his 5th grade. On May 10, Zhang Yang made an appointment with DeRozan and Harden, who returned to Compton after the holiday, and took the bus back to Yinshan.

The reason why I didn't take Thomas's car this time was because Thomas entered the summer recruiting mode, running all over California, and even going to neighboring Arizona, Oregon, etc. to recruit new players in junior high schools and poach high schools.

Although the probability is not high, there will always be geniuses like Devin Harding and Zhang Yang who emerge midway through high school. Thomas has successfully recruited one and is very motivated in this matter.

Having not been home for half a year, Zhang Yang missed his parents very much when he set out on his journey home. As long as his parents were around, his heart would have a place to return to.

But as soon as he got home, he suffered a critical hit.

Zhang Yang looked at his mother and said, "Mom, tell me, you just ate a lot of fat."

Yang Jing glared at him, "What are you talking about? It's been a while since I last beat you up, right? I, your mother, lost weight for half a year to get pregnant, how can I be fat again... Yangyang, do you want a brother or a sister?"

Zhang Yang looked at his mother carefully and found that she had really lost a lot of weight. Oh, yes, it seemed that she had lost some weight during Christmas... Wait, this is not the point!
He thought of the unfortunate Tatum who had to go to St. Louis to take care of his kids during the summer vacation. He said fiercely: "I won't help you take care of your brothers and sisters! Never!"

Knowing this reaction, Yang Jing rolled her eyes and said, "You're dreaming. If you want to take care of the child, go find a girlfriend and give birth to it. Of course, your father and I will take care of it ourselves. It's your younger brother. I originally wanted to have a daughter, but I'm a little tired of raising a son... Ahem, don't be annoyed, don't be annoyed. I miss your childhood so much. I was young and slim back then, and your father was still very handsome..."

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Zhang Yang was very upset, but not because of the fact that he had a younger brother.

If the family is well-off, it's no big deal if a younger brother suddenly appears at the age of 16. You can say you don't want to take care of the child, but if the younger brother is not particularly annoying, it's okay to help take care of him. Besides, he is already in high school and will go to college and work in the future... It's also a good thing to have a younger brother to accompany mom and dad.

The key point is, in his memory, during the few years he was at home, his parents worried about this and that every day, and these worries and anxieties seemed to be mostly related to him.

Less than a year after he left, the size of his family's restaurant had tripled, and they were said to be planning to open a branch in the Tianyuan District. To be more precise, they hired someone to run the store here while his parents went to the Tianyuan District to work.

His home is located in the urban area of ​​Hidden Hills, which is home to various handicrafts, textile and food industries that have been eliminated in Los Angeles. There are many companies, factories, workers and schools... It is not the 'Hidden Hills' mentioned by Californians.

The real "Hidden Mountain" is a pastoral area outside the urban area. It has a permanent population of less than 2000 people, but its area is much larger than the urban area with a permanent population of tens of thousands. It has beautiful scenery and good transportation. There are more than a dozen villa areas of various sizes around the river, leisure farms everywhere, and a large number of luxury stores. Many wealthy people, celebrities, and stars from Los Angeles live there.

Not only is his career getting better and better, he’s even started practicing the trumpet!
Zhang Yang didn't want to admit it, but he really seemed to be a drag in this family!

He was filled with grief and anger, holding his books and basketball and going to the park. Studying made him happy, and practicing made him addicted...

The park is next to the river and has a great environment. Not long after Zhang Yang arrived at the park, he saw his mother coming with two shop assistants.

The clerk carried a large cardboard box and placed it in the open space next to the court. After some clicking, Zhang Yang saw a bunch of standees of Iverson, Kobe, Carter, McGrady, James, Duncan, Garnett, Yao Ming, O'Neal...

Zhang Yang: "Mom, what's going on?"

Yang Jing: "Yangyang, don't you need an obstacle when you practice? This looks much better than a chair!"

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