Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 125 124 Open and Honest

Uh, Li Wei blinked in disbelief.

Unnoticed by Perry, who was flashing a big smile as he approached Jiang Yin, "Running back, it's a position in football, super cool and incredibly strong. Even though it's not highly regarded in the League now, I always believe that the running back is the original and most essential soul of football."

As he spoke, Perry scratched his head, "Oh, you guys probably aren't interested, sorry."

Jiang Yin waved his hand dismissively while bringing a bowl of beef soup to the table, "University of Alabama? My son studies there, you can ask him if he knows anyone."

Perry's eyes widened as he looked at Li Wei, "You're also at the University of Alabama?"

Now, looking closely again, Perry suddenly covered his mouth.

Li Wei offered an awkward smile, "Nice to meet you, thanks for watching my game."

Perry was startled, a chill raced from his soles to his scalp followed by a tingling sensation, and his jaw dislocated, "Jesus Christ!"

Just then, Li Yi also came out, carrying two dishes of stir-fry, "Lunch is just casual, we'll prepare a big dinner tonight."

Seeing Perry's expression, Li Yi was confused, "What did you see, Jack?"

Just then, Li Wei was thinking about how to discuss football with his parents, now that the opportunity had arisen, might as well be straightforward about it.

"I play for the school team, there are live broadcasts on TV, Jack must have recognized me," Li Wei said nonchalantly.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Realizing suddenly, Li Yi looked at Perry, "Oh, that's his extracurricular activity at school, huh, those games are broadcast nationwide?"

In the spring, Li Wei had switched to football because he didn't want to worry his parents and wasn't sure how to explain the situation, so he simply mentioned casually that the coach had noticed him and asked him to join football as an extracurricular activity, and that he would participate outside of study time.

Li Yi and Jiang Yin didn't think much of it—

"Football," they thought it was soccer, so they didn't inquire further.

Meanwhile, Perry had a ghostly expression, "Extracurricular activities?" he could hardly believe his own ears, "No, Li Wei is now the most outstanding running back in college football in the United States, number one, understand? Nationwide number one."

Jiang Yin looked at Li Wei with a proud smile and jokingly said, "So being number one nationwide, got any trophies?"

Perry: Jaw dislocated, heart stopped.

"You see the professional players looking glamorous, but don't realize how hard they train. Don't think just because you practice mixed martial arts, you understand the hardship involved."

"Those professional players, each more formidable than the last, each one a genius, each one a monster. Professional matches aren't something just anyone can participate in; it's not just about talent, but also about sweating unimaginable amounts."

"Not to mention injuries."

"One injury could ruin all your efforts, this path is not that easy."

"I thought you were going to college to study well and later on become a journalist; instead, you improperly want to become a professional player? Besides, what about mixed martial arts? Are you just giving it up to kick around a soccer ball?"

"Others work their entire lives and may still not become professional players. You casually practice for six months to a year, someone flatters you a few times, and you really think you're a genius?"

Amidst a flurry of rapid and intense words,

the speech was disjointed, furious and reckless tirade, but the core message could not have been clearer; Li Yi was obviously very, very upset.

Jiang Yin was stunned, finally understanding what they were discussing.

Instinctively, Jiang Yin defended her son, "Why are you losing your temper without any reason? Xiao Wei just asked for our opinions, he didn't say he really wants to go, what are you jumping around for?"

Li Yi glared fiercely at Jiang Yin, "You always spoil him; whatever he says, you agree. Too much motherly love spoils a child, and that's exactly how you've spoiled him."

Jiang Yin was not about to give in, "What do you mean I spoil him? Xiao Wei has always been sensible. He knows what he's doing and never worries us. Even if you don't like it, at least listen to what your son has to say about it."

Jiang Yin ignored Li Yi, turned her head to Li Wei, and though anxiety showed in her eyes, she still tried to remain calm and slowed her tone and pace.

"Xiao Wei, what's going on? Speak up, your dad and I are listening."

Instinctively, a reflexive desire to rebel and respond defiantly arose, making it hard to sit down calmly for a proper talk; but Li Wei still managed to control himself.

After experiencing unbelievable things like time travel and systems, he had become more rational and more objective, subtly shifting his mindset toward matters.

Although Li Yi was hot-tempered with harsh words, Li Wei could still hear the concern behind that taunting, sincerely caring for his child's future.

For Li Yi and Jiang Yin, grounding oneself in making a living seemed the proper path, while being a professional player in competitive sports seemed impractical and ephemeral.

They were worried for Li Wei.

This, in turn, calmed Li Wei down and cleared his thoughts.