Pushing open the door of Lu Ji Chinese Restaurant, Lu Yu said while closing his umbrella.
The rainy season in Spokane is too long, and the rain here comes at any time without any warning. It just cleared up in the afternoon and started raining again in the evening.
In the kitchen, Lu Chaoyang, wearing a white chef's hat, looked at Lu Yu who walked in from the door.
"Go upstairs and take a shower first. After you take a shower, come down for dinner. I'll wait for you downstairs."
"OK."
After hearing what his father said, Lu Yu quickly agreed.
After training in the rain all morning, sweat mixed with rainwater, my body was already damp, and after playing with the waves all afternoon, I couldn't stand the smell anymore.
Lu Chaoyang glanced at the basketball shoes on Lu Yu's feet.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but no words came out. In the end, he just took off his chef's hat and put it in the kitchen, sitting at the table in silence.
In the morning, Linda found him.
Linda is both Lu Yu’s teacher and a loyal fan of his Chinese restaurant.
She told Lu Chaoyang that Lu Yu skipped class again.
Lu Chaoyang's blood pressure soared at that time, and he was so angry that he had suffered from cerebral thrombosis for ten years. He and Linda began to look for Lu Yu everywhere.
Sure enough, outside the basketball court, he saw Lu Yu training in the rain.
He's going to explode.
I learned how to skip classes just two days after entering college. I skipped classes just to play basketball. What’s the use of playing basketball? I’ve been playing basketball for more than ten years, so I’m still a chef!
Just when he was about to rush out and teach this brat a lesson,
He was grabbed by Linda's arm.
The two of them held umbrellas and watched Lu Yu train in the rain for a long time.
For the first time, Lu Chaoyang knew that Lu Yu would cherish every opportunity to practice regardless of wind or rain. He also knew for the first time that Lu Yu loved basketball so much.
Although Lu Yu's figure looked so thin in the drizzle, Lu Chaoyang could see that Lu Yu's face was filled with a smile.
Lu Chaoyang remembered the first time he touched a basketball.
At that time, I was also very passionate about basketball.
And Lu Yu is really similar to his younger self.
Food has been set on the table, and there is one more piece of beef than usual.
Lu Yu came out of the shower and saw Lu Chaoyang walking out of the kitchen. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Dad, it seems that your date with Teacher Linda went smoothly today?"
Before Lu Chaoyang could speak, Lu Yu continued: "How else would we have beef to eat today? It's all thanks to Teacher Linda."
"Eat your food."
Lu Chaoyang glared at Lu Yu.
"Oh, I got it."
Lu Yu sat down obediently.
Lu Chaoyang looked at the well-behaved Lu Yu in front of him and shook his head helplessly. In order to be able to play ball smoothly, this kid pretended to be very good in front of him every day, but he could also see that Lu Yu really liked playing basketball, otherwise
He wouldn't have been training secretly for so long behind his back.
"After dinner, I have to go out. An old friend came to Spokane. If you have nothing to do tonight, you can go back to the school dormitory to stay."
Thinking of the phone call he just received, Lu Chaoyang sighed.
The setting sun outside the window shone on his face, feeling a little helpless but also a little relieved.
Perhaps, this is one of the few places where I can help Lu Yu.
…
Lu Yu walked slowly in the afterglow of the sunset. The dusk, with its charming light and shadow, stretched his figure very long.
The name of the middle-aged man today is Mark Foyo.
Lu Yu recognized him the first time he saw him. If he remembered correctly, he should be the head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team and one of the most famous basketball coaches in the NCAA in the future.
That's why he didn't choose to break through during the one-on-one match, but instead showed off his shooting skills.
A team does not necessarily lack players who can break through, but it certainly lacks players who can shoot. Coaches always like this kind of selfless dedication puzzle.
And his niece, Jessica...
Her full name should be Jessica Alba.
Yes, that's the big star who is famous all over the United States.
In Lu Yu's memory, Jessica Alba and Mark Foyo didn't seem to have any relationship, and Jessica was not a student at Gonzaga University. She should have gone to the Atlantic Theater Academy after graduating from high school.
Lu Yu could only blame this on the chaos of the world line.
Fortunately, most of the trajectory did not go wrong. This year, Cuban still bought the Mavericks, and the basketball god also became the Wizards' minor owner.
This year’s NBA Western Conference is still full of strong players.
The defending champion Spurs were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
The Lakers had Kobe and O'Neal who were healthy and in their prime, a Zen master who wore glasses and was full of wisdom, and occasionally flirted with the owner's daughter. Without any suspense, they made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, where they met the Trail Blazers, who had just emerged.
Pippen, who joined the Trail Blazers, perfectly integrated into their system. In the end, he and the Lakers were inseparable. Due to Kobe's critical moment performance and the shark's rampage in the Western Conference finals, they eliminated the Trail Blazers 4:3 and entered the NBA Finals.
In the East, Reggie Miller and his Pacers made a last-ditch effort for the championship, and finally met the Purple and Gold Army in the NBA Finals...
Lu Yu was thinking about it with relish when a clear ringing sound suddenly came from behind him. He looked back and said, "Hey, why is it her again?"
It turned out that after Jessica was taken away by her uncle Mark, he asked her to ride her bicycle back to school by herself. On the way back, she met Lu Yu who had won the game in the afternoon.
Lu Yu suddenly came up with a crazy idea.
Since Mark Foyou is Jessica's uncle, then if Jessica and I know each other, will there be more opportunities to contact Mark Foyou and join the basketball team?
"Hello."
Lu Yu turned his head and waved hello.
Jessica was very surprised when she saw Lu Yu. Logically speaking, this direction was completely different from the arena where Lu Yu appeared in the afternoon. How could he be here?
unless……
Jessica suddenly understood. She stopped the bicycle and pointed her toes on the ground. Lu Yu was excited when she saw her straight and slender legs. She hesitated and said to Lu Yu: "Although you are good at basketball, you are very tired."
Sorry, I didn't plan to fall in love in college."
"etc!"
Lu Yu looked at Jessica in surprise.
I just want to get to know your uncle through you. Are you thinking too much?
"I hope you will try not to inquire about my whereabouts in the future, although I am very touched that you can wait here."
Seeing Lu Yu's dazed expression, Jessica knew she had guessed correctly.
She pursed her red lips and continued: "Also, I have seen your performance on the court yesterday. You played very well. I don't know where you found out that I like boys who play basketball, but I
I hope you really like basketball, not just for me."
"Of course, if you can enter the NBA in the future, I might consider it."
Jessica thought about it seriously and said.
Lu Yu looked a little confused when he looked at the confident girl in front of him.
"My future boyfriend must be an NBA star."
Jessica's eyes seemed to glow with longing.
Lu Yu stared blankly, and finally nodded with difficulty: "I will definitely, will definitely work hard to enter the NBA."
Shame!
In order to join the school team, Lu Yu risked his life.
Fortunately, the setting sun at dusk shone on my face.
No blushing visible.
…
On the other side, a coffee shop in downtown Spokane.
Lu Chaoyang and Mark Foyou sat face to face.
"It's been sixteen years since we were separated, and I didn't expect you to actually come to the United States."
Mark Foyou recalled those years and said with emotion: "At the Los Angeles Olympics, I saw you for the first time in the Chinese men's basketball team. I thought you would become the leader of the Chinese men's basketball team in the future, but it's a pity..."
Mark Foyo was a new member of the U.S. coaching staff that year.
Lu Chaoyang was a newcomer to the Chinese national team that year.
The two newcomers chatted for a long time on the sidelines and became close friends from then on.
"Athletes will always be troubled by injuries." Lu Chaoyang seemed very indifferent.
Mark Foyou sighed, did not continue to reminisce, and changed the topic and said: "I remember that your son was just two years old that year, and you showed me the photo. If I remember correctly, your son's name is Lu Yu.
,Is it right?"
"That's right."
Lu Chaoyang's cheeks were slightly red. For a grown man who had never begged for help in half his life, he found it unspeakable to ask for help. However, for Lu Yu, he decided to take this step.
"Actually, I received a call from you today and asked you to come out because of something..."
"Feel sorry."
Mark Four interrupted Lu Chaoyang.
Lu Chaoyang was stunned for a moment. The other party had already rejected him so directly. Do he still need to say anything?
"Sorry to interrupt you, because I asked Linda today that you don't like your son playing basketball."
Mark Foyou sighed slightly.
He looked at the stunned Lu Chaoyang and said sincerely: "But I met Lu Yu today, and I think he will be an excellent basketball player. You can't lose confidence in basketball just because you have suffered from injuries.
, and you cannot prevent your child from participating in the sports he likes because of your experience. This is unfair, right?"
Lu Chaoyang raised his head suddenly.
Even my lips trembled a little when I spoke.
"You...you mean..."
His face flushed, but a smile appeared in the corner of his eyes. The setting sun reflected on his face, which seemed to give him a little more expectation.
Perhaps, Lu Yu's basketball journey will go further and better than his own.
