第79章 "Breakthrough Moment"

**Chapter 79: The Turning Point**

Lin Feng's eyes locked onto the mirror, his gaze burning with determination. He couldn't let himself get stuck in this rut. He thought back to the words of his former coach, "A true champion never gives up." He took a deep breath, and the reflection in the mirror seemed to nod in agreement.

"I'm not done yet," Lin Feng muttered to himself, his voice low and resolute.

He stormed out of the locker room, seeking out the team's captain, Liu Wei. "Hey, captain, we need to talk," Lin Feng said, his tone firm.

Liu Wei looked up from his phone, concern etched on his face. "What's going on, Lin Feng? You're not exactly in the best shape right now."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "We're not going to get anywhere if we keep losing like this. We need to make some changes. We need to work harder, and we need to work smarter."

Liu Wei rubbed his temples. "I agree, but what can we do? We're already giving it our all."

Lin Feng's expression turned cold. "Then maybe you're not giving it your all. Maybe you're just going through the motions."

Liu Wei's eyes flashed with anger. "How dare you! You're one to talk, Mr. 'I-can't-even-make-the-key-reserves'!"

The two players stood there, their faces inches apart, the tension palpable. Lin Feng's teammates began to gather around, sensing the impending explosion.

Just as it seemed like things were about to get out of hand, Coach Wang stormed into the room, his face beet red with rage. "What's going on here? I can hear you guys from the other side of the gym!"

Lin Feng and Liu Wei exchanged a sheepish glance, before turning back to the coach. "Just discussing team strategy, Coach," Lin Feng said, trying to downplay the situation.

Coach Wang's eyes narrowed. "Strategy? You're discussing strategy? You're not even on the same team, Lin Feng! You're not even a part of this team!"

Lin Feng's face fell, the sting of the coach's words piercing his pride. He felt like he was staring down the barrel of a gun, and the trigger was about to be pulled.

But instead of backing down, Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a fierce determination. "I may not be on the team, Coach, but I'm still a part of this team. And I know that we can do better. We just need to believe in ourselves."

The room fell silent, the only sound the heavy breathing of the players. Coach Wang's face seemed to contort with a mixture of anger and frustration. "You're right, Lin Feng. We do need to believe in ourselves. And we need to start doing it now."

Lin Feng's eyes met the coach's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, the coach nodded. "Alright, let's get to work. We've got a game to win."

The room erupted into a flurry of activity, the players rushing to get back to their training session. Lin Feng watched them go, a small smile playing on his lips. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, but he was ready to prove himself. He was ready to make a comeback.

As he walked off the court, Lin Feng felt a strange sensation in his chest. It was like a spark had been lit, and it was spreading through his entire body. He felt alive, he felt energized, and he felt determined.

This was it. This was the turning point.