(End of Volume 1. Volume 2, Duke University. Begins college basketball career.)
You say, I look like Jay Williams?
Chen Jie recalled what Beyoncé said just now, and was shocked. He secretly asked, "Do you mean that I will also get into a car accident? Is my face that bad?"
Chen Jie didn't understand what Beyoncé meant at first and thought of this possibility.
Beyoncé continued: "Yes, the way you play, the moves you take with the ball and all the skills on the court are very similar to my senior Jay Williams. At that moment just now, I even If you have an illusion, you are him."
Hearing this, Chen Jie suddenly realized and then fell silent.
He was also thinking in his heart.
Could it be that his extraordinary skills were passed down by Jay Williams?
Chen Jie, who has experienced such incredible things as time travel, now feels that any strange thing can happen, so he is not surprised.
Perhaps, it was really all the skills of the recently deceased Jay Williams that had been transferred to him.
Thinking about the fight with Rose in Madison a few days ago and that he still had no strength to resist him, Chen Jie became more and more convinced of the possibility. Looking up at the sky, Chen Jie thought of the man who met his expectations at Madison Garden. The young man whose eyes said "I don't know you".
If this is really the case, let me move forward with your dreams.
I can't change your destiny, but maybe, I can change my own.
Chen Jie said in his heart.
Beyoncé was just surprised that Chen Jie's playing skills looked very much like Williams', but she would not have thought of such a bizarre thing. She does not have such a good imagination.
Rose is not surprised either. It is normal for one person's skills to resemble another person's. Many people imitate their idol's movements. Although Jay Williams is not Chen Jie's idol, the similarities can be explained.
On the streets of New York, the three of them faced each other silently, without saying a word.
It's quiet at night.
Chen Jie, who was tossing and turning in the hotel, thought about a lot. He thought about his friends who played basketball together in his previous life, thought about Tracy McGrady's final decline in his career, and thought about the pity that Yao Ming was injured in the NBA. He even thought about Rose's future when he was injured. Pathos.
Do you really want to go this route?
It is true that it is not impossible for Chen Jie, who has the skills of Jay Williams, to choose the path of a professional player, but is he really ready to face it?
This road is not as beautiful as it looks.
Injuries, training, games, sometimes it’s really boring and monotonous.
There may even be setbacks and decadence. Now, I like basketball, but if I make this my career, how long can I last?
Chen Jie's mind was uncertain.
He is not a hero or a legend. In the final analysis, he is just a small person with many of his own bad tastes and cold habits. He can be glib, sad, happy, pretending, and evil.
However, little people also have their own ideas and dreams.
Basketball has always been Chen Jie’s dream since his previous life.
But now, the dream seems to be close at hand. Chen Jie is a little at a loss.
Doing what you say may be a good character, and may be praised by many people. But Chen Jie believes that he is not prepared to face the hardships in the future, and plunges into an unfamiliar environment, hoping to persevere until the end. It's basically impossible.
Although he is a small person, he has his own persistence. That is, either don't do it or do it, and you must do your best!
A sleepless night.
Early the next morning, Ross, who sneaked out from home, was about to return to Chicago. After getting along for the past few days, Ross and Chen Jie also had some feelings for each other. The moment they parted at the Zhongyang train station, Ross almost shed tears.
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Chen Jie, on the other hand, was very thoughtful and consoled him: "In the future, I want to see you in the NBA."
Ross nodded stubbornly.
For this partner's words, he must work hard to improve and enter that professional league. What's more, that is also his dream.
"Okay, don't be sad. Without separation, there would be no joy in seeing each other again." It seemed like this was the first time Chen Jie had said such philosophical words.
Rose pursed his lips and said, "I hope to meet you again in the NBA!"
After saying this, Ross turned around and left without looking back.
"This kid." Chen Jie sighed slightly. In his previous life, what he saw more about Ross was the reports on the web and in newspapers. It was a kind of admiration and had nothing to do with feelings. However, after time travel, he unexpectedly met Ross and spent a few days together.
, this young man left a deep impression on himself and developed a good relationship with him.
The current Rose is full and real in Chen Jie's heart.
However, thinking of Rose's last words, Chen Jie smiled bitterly. It seemed that since he knew that his basketball skills were very good last night, he thought that he would definitely take this path.
But, does he know that he hasn't thought about it yet?
Seeing Chen Jie deep in thought, Beyoncé thought he was unhappy because of his breakup with Rose, so she quickly pulled him over and said, "Chen, let's go too."
Chen Jie nodded and looked back at the bustling streets of New York again.
This was my first time here, in order to prevent the tragedy. However, the tragedy finally happened.
But I am not completely without gains.
At least, I met Ross who can be a friend.
Of course, there is also the skill that should have been acquired by Jay Williams, who was killed in a car accident.
Looking back on the past few days in New York, Chen Jie was not sad. Instead, he smiled slightly and said, "I'll be back soon."
Beyoncé was stunned and didn't understand.
Chen Jie didn't explain either.
The New York team considered it their own efforts. Although they did not complete the task, they at least tried and have no regrets.
Maybe, I might come back in the future. But next time, I don’t really know in what capacity I will come.
Chen Jie rubbed his nose. Now he is considered a master in the basketball arena. Although he is still far behind the top players, he should be able to reach that level.
Otherwise, would you really give it a try?
After thinking about it all night, Chen Jie still didn't give himself a definite answer. It's true that he likes basketball, but he doesn't know if he can stick to it.
Again, if he couldn't persist, Chen Jie wouldn't even start. He didn't want to give up halfway.
Or, go back and think about it again.
If you choose to start, then you must do your best.
When I go back to North Carolina, I can't live and eat for free at Beyoncé's house? After all, he is a man with hands and feet, and he should have a career of his own. So what if he starts from scratch.
Chen Jie had a lot on his mind at the moment, and he didn't speak again after he and Beyoncé stepped on the train.
Beyoncé looked at the scenery outside the window and didn't know what she was thinking.
After a long time, Beyoncé suddenly turned to look at Chen Jie and said, "Chen, I know you are good at basketball. Can you go to our school to play basketball?"
Chen Jie knew what Beyoncé meant. Although high school students in the United States can now participate in the draft, it is still mainstream for college to enter the NBA. Beyoncé invited herself to play at Duke University, so it was inevitable that she did not mean it.
As a friend, she wants to see her succeed. Because in her eyes, she has that strength.
However, Chen Jie can't agree to it now if he hasn't thought about it yet.
He shook his head and said, "Let me think about it."
Beyoncé stared at him: "Chen, sometimes, thinking too much is not a good thing."
"Huh?" Chen Jie was a little confused.
Beyoncé said slowly: "Many of the people who choose this path do so because they want to change their family circumstances. They have no choice but to persevere. But there are also many who do it purely out of hobbies. For them, being able to play basketball every day
Being a companion is a very fulfilling thing. No matter how hard the training is, how tiring the game is, or how serious the injury is, they will never give up."
Chen Jie nodded, that was indeed the case.
Beyoncé continued: "But, Chen, do you know? In fact, the second type of people can persevere better than the first type of people. Kobe, Jordan, they are all people with no worries, but in the team, they
They are all the most active in participating in training. On the contrary, many people who want to change their family circumstances are easily satisfied after entering the NBA and receiving a salary, and then skip training and their skills decline. Such players, no matter how talented they are, are just like shooting stars.
Therefore, all the superstars in the past basically love basketball rather than treating it as a profession."
Beyoncé said a lot.
Looking at these NBA players from her perspective, what she wants to tell Chen Jie is actually very simple. Chen Jie also understands that only true love can make him persevere.
Chen Jieruo has some realization.
Beyoncé then asked: "So Chen, tell me, do you like basketball?"
Chen Jie nodded without thinking.
Of course I do. This is not something that happens every year or two. When I was in high school, in order to squeeze out time to play ball, I didn’t even eat breakfast or lunch.
"So Chen, what reason do you have for not doing it?"
Beyoncé saw Chen Jie nodding and then asked.
Chen Jie, who had never had an answer, suddenly felt his eyes bright.
I became obsessed with myself.
Yes, Beyoncé is right. If you like it, why not do it? Think about it so much. Sometimes, the more you think about it, the more futile it becomes.
This is just a hobby, keep a normal mind and do what you like to do. It's that simple.
It is necessary to do your best, but there is no need to be utilitarian.
I wonder if I can persevere so much and can I really think of a result? Now that I’ve started, don’t stop.
This is persistence.
Chen Jie figured this out, smiled slightly and said to Beyoncé: "Beyoncé, you are really my confidant. Your beauty explains everything. Thank you. Okay, I agreed, I will go to Duke University to play ball."
Beyoncé pursed her lips and smiled, stopped talking, and her eyes brightened when she looked at Chen Jie.
