Dominate the Super Bowl

When one becomes famous, troubles follow.

In fact, the media and the spectators all understood that Football is a team sport. Whether it's Brady or Li Wei, relying solely on them is not enough to win; ultimately, attention must be paid to the contest between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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However, that's the nature of publicity stunts—

One is a Goat-in-waiting, not yet retired but already carrying countless glories, dominating the league for over a decade, creating numerous miracles, leaving behind countless legends.

The other is a bewildered rookie, who burst onto the scene from nowhere and dazzled the field like a meteor, boldly becoming a disruptor.

People love to watch such showdowns.

Moreover, upon closer examination, the trajectories of the two players are indeed intriguing.

Back in the days, Brady entered the league in the sixth round as the 199th pick, and no one was optimistic about his career; whereas Li Wei rose to fame within just a year and reached an unattainable status as the Top Scholar, yet also bore numerous doubts.

On one hand, the two are starkly different.

On the other hand, they echo each other.

The discussion naturally continued nonstop.

Furthermore, the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs were the top seed and the second seed of the last season in the American League, making this strong matchup a hot topic that no one should miss in the season opener.

Who could start the season with a victory?

The bustling discussions unleashed an incredible energy, probably making it the liveliest and most insane season opener in recent seasons, even attracting attention from as far as the Hua Xia Continent across the Pacific Ocean.

The NFL was all set.

In the midst of all these hot topics, however, Li Wei remained unusually calm.

He was saying goodbye to the players who didn't make the fifty-three-man roster, knowing all too well the brutality of professional sports. Yet, having lived and trained side by side for the past four months, sharing sweat and passion, they all worked towards the same goal, only to now face parting ways.

Watching these figures, Li Wei couldn't help but reminisce about his college buddies—the injured Jacobs who was carried off during the nationwide championship, Clark who decided to give up his professional career after the season, and other teammates who entered the NFL through the draft, all scattered across the world unknowingly.

So, he bid farewell to each of these teammates. Although they missed this opportunity, he still looked forward to meeting them in the future. Even if they could not fight side by side as teammates, he sincerely hoped they would find their spots on other teams and that they would meet as opponents.

Don't give up on your beliefs.

"Li Wei?"

Mahomes noticed Li Wei's figure and called out to him.

"You're not brooding over that guy's attitude, are you?"

Mahomes was referring to Hunter.

When Reed announced that Li Wei would be the starting running back, Hunter clearly looked upset, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot, exuding an aura of keep away from me.

Although Hunter didn't say much, anyone with eyes in the team could feel that, fueled by the media's insinuations, Hunter had kindled hope, genuinely believing that he had gained the trust of the coaching staff and could become the starting player, completely overturning the frustration of the draft.

Yet, it was all a misplaced trust.

Li Wei looked at Mahomes and blinked, "Who?"

Mahomes choked, couldn't help but laugh, and shook his head in denial, "No, it's not important."

Hunter: Stabbed in the back.

Li Wei, "Oh," then looked ahead again, "Have you ever seen the sunset at seven o'clock in Kansas City?"

Mahomes blinked, "Is this what it's like at four in the morning for Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles?"

"Haha." Li Wei burst into cheerful laughter, watching the blazing sunset in front of him. People always yearn for the sunrise because it often represents a new beginning; but the sunset also has its own grandeur and magnificence, signifying contemplation and accumulation, as well as harvesting and reflection—

Maybe, parting would eventually come, and they would all embark on their own life journeys; but at least they knew that on the rugged path of chasing dreams, they were not alone. In the darkness, a group of friends was also persevering, battling, and sprinting, using the sparks of stars to dispel loneliness and fear, and moving forward together.

Parting was an end, but also a beginning, and they should look forward to their next reunion.

Unconsciously, Mahomes followed Li Wei's gaze to the orange halo enveloping the field, a hazy glow floating over the green, brutally yet brilliantly spreading across the vista.

"Li Wei?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you think, one day, we could stand on the stage of the Super Bowl?"

Unlike Li Wei, Mahomes was a substitute; the team's starting quarterback was still Smith.

This was normal because quarterbacks need to learn. League statistics show that with accumulated experience and aging, quarterbacks' performance tends to rise, including top quarterbacks like Manning and Brady, so rookie quarterbacks need time and space to grow, thus Reed had Mahomes learn behind Smith.

They understood the reasoning, but reality felt different.

Mahomes and Li Wei entered the League together, and both were first-round picks. Even though Mahomes did not feel as much pressure as Li Wei, the other two first-round quarterbacks, Watson and Trubisky, had already become starters, naturally making Mahomes feel the situation's difficulties.

Li Wei was somewhat surprised; normally, Mahomes was always laughing, but clearly, he also had his worries, "Don't you have confidence?"

Mahomes opened his mouth, though the words that had approached his lips were swallowed down. Although he didn't answer, Li Wei had already known the answer.

Li Wei thought for a moment and did not give a serious response, but made a joke instead, "So, are you planning to perform at the halftime show? That would indeed be difficult. If given a choice, would you pick Rihanna or Taylor Swift?"

Mahomes was stunned, "Beyoncé."

Li Wei was shocked, "I hadn't pegged you for such a Sherlock Holmes, oh boy, I must tell Brittany!"

Mahomes panicked, flailing his hands and calling out, "Li Wei, Li Wei!"

"Haha." Li Wei burst into hearty laughter.

It was then that Mahomes realized he had been tricked, spreading his arms and looking up at the sky with a lament, "Why don't you ever learn? Falling for it every time, every single time, Patrick, wake up."

That made Li Wei laugh even more brilliantly.

This diversion notably lightened the mood.

Then, Li Wei fired back, "We will make it to the Super Bowl."

Mahomes was stunned.

"Sherlock, we will make it to the Super Bowl, we will stand on the highest stage of Football, fully display ourselves, pick our limits, our blood boiling with passion, we will have thrilling victories and face bitter defeats, but in the end, we will stand on that stage and reveal ourselves without reservation."

"Without regret."

"Win or lose, we will hold our heads high as we leave the field, proudly telling everyone that we have given our all, with no regrets."

"I won't say we will definitely win the championship, but I will say that we won't give up, we will keep fighting to the very end. Our future is just beginning."

The sunset stretched across the sky, like a halo waterfall cascading down, the world roared, and the magnificent spectacle stirred up exhilaration in the blood.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om