章節 119: Chapter 119: Helmet Brother
On the day Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement, Wade Dong called him.
This year, the Suns had defeated the Spurs, Clippers, Lakers, and finally swept the Heat in the finals. Wade Dong was the key to their victory, but Nash and Iverson's performances were also crucial. Without them, Wade Dong would have struggled alone.
"Allen, you really don't need to retire. Stay with the Suns for another two years. Take it easy during the regular season and go all out in the playoffs. We can win three championships in a row. Isn't that great?" Wade Dong tried to persuade Iverson. After all, his peers Nash and Kobe were still playing, so Iverson didn't need to retire.
"I knew you were going to try to persuade me when I saw your call," Iverson said. "Brother, don't waste your breath. My decision to retire won't change."
Wade Dong felt helpless and said, "Alright, what are your plans after retirement?"
"Relax," Iverson replied matter-of-factly. "I've been fighting for half my life. It's time to enjoy myself."
Wade Dong: (╥╯^╰╥)
If someone else said that, Wade Dong wouldn't think much of it. But when Iverson said it, Wade Dong could imagine his future—raising a bunch of little brothers and enjoying life in a not-so-ordinary way. However, Wade Dong couldn't and wouldn't try to change Iverson's mind. If Iverson ever found himself in a tough spot, Wade Dong would help him.
...
Wade Dong's conversation with Iverson was brief, and then they hung up.
Actually, Iverson and Hill's retirements had a significant impact on the Suns. Losing two key players from the playoffs meant the team would need to rebuild its lineup. Plus, Nash was getting older and would face injury issues, making it difficult to maintain high efficiency in future seasons.
If Iverson and Hill hadn't retired, the Suns would still be the favorites to win the championship next season.
The Olympics had just ended, and Wade Dong had many interviews lined up. However, most of the unnecessary interviews were declined by Luo Qingyan, following Wade Dong's wishes. He wanted to enjoy his vacation.
Plus, in a few days, Old Jin would bring some teammates to China, and as the host, Wade Dong needed to entertain them.
It was the third day after returning from Country X.
Wade Dong finally couldn't hold back anymore. He needed to have a serious talk with the system.
A crooked tree can't be straightened, and a flawed system can't be fixed.
The Olympics had ended over a week ago, and the system seemed to have forgotten that Wade Dong still had a mission to complete.
"System, are you there?" Wade Dong asked.
[Yes.]
"Did you forget something?" Wade Dong asked politely, giving the system a chance to explain before getting tough. However, the system pretended to be clueless and didn't admit to forgetting anything.
So, Wade Dong got straight to the point, "Did I complete the previous mission?"
[You used the 'Luck Potion.']
The system straightforwardly replied that using the 'Luck Potion' meant the mission couldn't be considered complete.
"I admit to using the 'Luck Potion,' so I won't take the five talent points. But you still need to give me the reward for completing the mission, right?" Wade Dong said generously.
[There is no reward.]
"NMSL~"
[Why are you swearing?]
"NMSL~"
[You can't swear!]
"NMSL~"
[Mission complete: Reward - Recovery Potion!]
"Cheap trick~" Wade Dong muttered, seeing that his potion inventory now included a 'Recovery Potion.'
[Recovery Potion: Can heal any external injury, for the host's use only.]
The system also explained the usage of the 'Recovery Potion.' Although it was limited to the host, with this potion, Wade Dong no longer had to worry about injuries affecting his career!
It could be said that the biggest hidden threat to an athlete's career had been eliminated.
System, well done!
...
Three days later, Nash, Dudley, Hill, and Old Jin arrived in China.
Dudley had come to China once after winning the championship, but during that time, Wade Dong was too busy to accompany him. Unlike Iverson, who had fans following him everywhere, Dudley had a quiet trip and left disappointed.
This time, Old Jin and Nash came, and Dudley tagged along again.
The championship team's visit to China still had commercial value, including fan meet-and-greets, all arranged by Wade Dong Sports Agency. Luo Qingyan personally planned the itinerary for Old Jin and the others.
Old Jin and the others flew directly to Chengdu, and Luo Qingyan and her team arrived earlier.
The day after Old Jin arrived, Wade Dong and Li Jiajia also went to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, famous for its hotpot...
The main reason Old Jin and the others came was to eat hotpot! This was why they chose Chengdu as their first stop!
Wade Dong arrived in Chengdu quietly. Old Jin and the others knew Wade Dong would come but weren't sure when. The next day, they held a fan meet-and-greet at Chengdu Square.
There was a segment for fan interaction.
The interaction segment was simple—a one-on-one match.
Nash and Hill also participated in this segment.
After Wade Dong arrived, only Luo Qingyan knew.
Seeing Nash and Hill dominating the fans, Wade Dong had an idea. In the entire Suns team, only Nash and Hill hadn't had a one-on-one match with him. This was a moving talent point opportunity he couldn't miss.
"Go find me a mask," Wade Dong whispered to Luo Qingyan. "I'll pretend to be a fan and go on stage to dominate Nash and Hill."
"You're really bored~" Li Jiajia rolled her eyes. Wade Dong wasn't just going for a one-on-one; he clearly wanted to show off.
In the one-on-one segment, a fan beating a star player was the coolest thing ever, so Wade Dong had to disguise himself. Otherwise, he'd be recognized immediately, and it wouldn't be fun.
"There wasn't supposed to be this segment," Luo Qingyan muttered, arranging for a staff member to find a mask.
However, they couldn't find a suitable one, so the staff member borrowed a motorcycle helmet and handed it to Wade Dong. "Brother Dong, how about you make do with this helmet?"
"That works!" Wade Dong took the helmet and put it on.
To be honest... Wade Dong, wearing loose shorts and a T-shirt with the helmet on, was unrecognizable even to his own mother.
"How's this look?" Wade Dong showed off to Li Jiajia. "Give me a name based on this look."
"No name~" Li Jiajia shook her head, clearly not liking Wade Dong's appearance.
However, a staff member laughed and said, "Brother Dong looks very cool in this outfit. I think you should be called Helmet Brother..."
"Helmet Brother?" Wade Dong pondered and shook his head. The helmet was a bit uncomfortable around his neck. "Let's call me Helmet Knight instead."
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