China vs. USA (1)

From one tunnel, the USA team emerged in their blue and white uniforms. Despite being China's home court, the cheers they received were still amazing. They were the all-time favorites—the team most believed would walk away with the gold medal. 

Then, from the opposite tunnel came Team China.

The response was deafening. Marcus Han led the team out, his determined face masking his nervousness. Lina leaned forward, gripping the edge of her seat, unable to tear her eyes away from them.

"There he is," Grandma Bingbing said softly, her voice filled with pride when she saw Kai. 

"Go get 'em, bro," Aiden murmured under his breath.

Kai glanced up at the stands. For a brief moment, Lina thought he might have spotted them. Then, his focus shifted back to the court, and he began his warm-up routine alongside his teammates. 

As the players warmed up, Lina turned to Aiden. "You're really Kai's sibling?"