Chapter 1366: Chapter 1365: Focused Fire Encirclement
Without any warning, unexpectedly, just like that… it slipped out, disturbing the calm of my heart.
Watt was taken aback, not bothering to hide his surprise, staring blankly at Li Wei, “Really? So, you’ve been keeping it a secret all this time? And the paparazzi didn’t find out?”
Ohai was much more observant.
She caught the fleeting hesitation and evasiveness in Li Wei’s expression, with a hint of confusion. As a woman, she immediately sensed the complexity behind that look.
Clearly, Li Wei wasn’t just casually looking for an excuse or refusing, nor was he intentionally keeping secrets as Watt suggested. He was genuinely troubled by emotions.
Ohai gently nudged Watt’s arm with her elbow, playfully teasing to lighten the mood for Li Wei, “Men like the professor, who are extra sought after, let’s just wait and see how enchanted he can be when he falls in love, oh, the perfect dream lover.”
However, this time, Li Wei’s thoughts lingered at the end of the universe and didn’t return quickly. He forced a smile and responded.
“Kealia, you’ve described me as if I’m David Beckham, and I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing.”
The words themselves were humorous, but the teasing tone lacked energy. The remark was dry and couldn’t lighten the atmosphere again.
Li Wei also realized this, took a deep breath, shook off the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and patted Watt’s shoulder, “I’ll be waiting for you in Kansas City.”
Then, his gaze fell on Ohai, pausing deliberately, as if contemplating.
This made Ohai widen her eyes, “Oh, you!”
Li Wei’s smile lifted, “You’re equally welcome to join us. Relax, Kansas City isn’t as scary as Houston.”
Watt: ???
In the end, before Watt could react, Li Wei waved goodbye and turned to board the plane.
Watt was a beat slow to react, turning to Ohai, “Wait, was that guy just bad-mouthing Houston?”
Ohai watched Li Wei’s back, exhaling a long breath, not responding to Watt, instead getting lost in her own thoughts.
Watt noticed, “What’s up, rookie, what’s wrong?”
Ohai, looking at the clueless Watt, chuckled silently. Well, it’s a good thing Watt is that simple.
Thinking for a moment, Ohai said, “Nothing. I always thought he was perfect, to the point of being unreal, like he doesn’t engage on any social media, always hiding behind a perfect mask; but now I know, he’s just like us, with his own confusions and struggles. Now he feels much more down-to-earth, like a real person.”
Watt: …
Ohai shook her head with a bright smile, “It’s nothing, I’m just saying he’s just like the legend. Now I can understand why you guys became friends.”
…
“With the conference finals on the horizon, Li Wei heads to Houston to stand with the Watt Foundation in support.”
“Rivals on the field, friends off the field – how did Li Wei and Watt become friends?”
“Foes, yet friends. Li Wei and JJ-Watt exemplify the precious camaraderie between NFL players.”
“The Watt Foundation welcomes a heavyweight guest – Li Wei.”
“Li Wei once again finds himself embroiled in off-field activities, and this time, it’s initiated by Watt – the opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs conference finals.”
“An unexpected shared stage! Who would have thought that even before the conference finals started, the photo of Li Wei and Watt together has already gone viral online?”
“As the media once again prepares to corner Li Wei…”
“For charity! Giving voice to the youth! Li Wei once again leads by example, showcasing that football is more than just winning and championships!”
Everything is just as expected.
The whole internet is watching, traffic is exploding, and the collision between Li Wei and Watt is creating an effect of ‘1+1 greater than 2′, with all eyes drawn to them.
Originally, the trolls and haters on social media were ready, with machine guns and rocket launchers all aimed at Li Wei, prepared to launch an attack with focus –
With the conference finals imminent and no additional rest or adjustment time this week, Li Wei openly defies norms, missing team training once again to attend personal events, showing no organization, no discipline, no team spirit. Isn’t this blatantly placing personal interests above team interests?
When news of Li Wei at the Kansas City Airport appeared on the timeline, netizens were ready with blood pumping.
But then…
@#¥%&*+!… Charity? It’s actually a charity event?
Damn!
Of course, even though it’s a charity event, that hasn’t stopped the trolls from venting their filth, always finding sneaky angles to continue their attacks and spread negative energy, with brains that function quite differently from normal people; but the mainstream voice is full of praise.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
When a professional player’s influence reaches a certain point, they are no longer just an ordinary player, an ordinary person paid to play, or a regular person with a seven-figure salary. They must take social responsibilities and use their influence to create a better society.
For example, Li Wei and Watt are doing just that.
They haven’t shied away from their responsibilities but have faced them head-on, setting an example through actual actions, trying to bring positive influence.
That is worthy of recognition!
Social media is lively too, with bystanders jokingly saying, “Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans fans would tear each other apart if they could, settling grudges, seeking revenge, battling fiercely for a Super Bowl spot, but meanwhile, Li Wei and Watt, the leading figures of their teams, are having a great time talking and laughing, clearly not caring about the life-and-death battle their teams are about to engage in on Sunday.”
On this, fans of both teams have different opinions.
Houston Texans: We will beat them, it’s that simple.
Kansas City Chiefs: What rivalry, is there any? It’s just a conference final, so no need to make a fuss.
Different positions, different mindsets –
It’s evident that the Houston Texans are sharpening their knives, not even mentioning the humiliating loss “0:30” in the 2016 Wild Card Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They have a hundred reasons to avenge their regular season defeat, stepping over the Chiefs’ dead bodies to the Super Bowl stage.
They are the challengers.
However, the Kansas City Chiefs have enough background and confidence to remain calm, due to the psychological advantage of past encounters and the accumulated experience and faith over three seasons. They don’t need to handle the opponent specially, just focusing on their rhythm to finish the game is enough.
They are the defenders.
Whether they admit it or not, and no matter how Watt and Li Wei’s personal relationship is, the intense confrontation on social media is a fact.
Even though the Kansas City Chiefs disdain to argue, their posture seems arrogant and rude in the eyes of the Houston Texans fans, easily provoking them; while the Houston Texans don’t stop entangling and seem annoying to the Chiefs, eventually leading to a counterattack.
Back and forth, sparks fly.
Moreover, as time passed, the rivalry escalated, with fans shouting back and forth, occupying strong attention, until Watson’s words pushed it to a climax, directly igniting the tension and igniting the powder keg, smoke filled the air.
“I’m here to defeat Li Wei. I’ll look at his broken-hearted face without expression.”