Texas, USA.
Fifth District.
"That's great, congratulations on finally finding a job."
Sophia cheered excitedly, happy for Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian echoed her sentiments while looking Sophia up and down.
Western women are indeed open.
And they have such a hot figure.
Watching her jump with joy, he felt like he was witnessing waves upon waves, making his eyes go straight.
"Lin, where are you looking?"
Sophia punched Lin Xiaotian hard.
This Eastern man was humorous, had mouth-watering cooking skills, and was a gentleman, but his eyes always wandered.
Lin Xiaotian was also helpless.
Could he be blamed for this?
Your collar was practically open to your navel; any man would involuntarily look at such a sight.
"Alright, stop fooling around. CNN is the biggest news channel in America, so if I can intern there, we must celebrate."
As he spoke, Lin Xiaotian unconsciously glanced at his phone.
He had already booked a restaurant, ordered flowers, and hired a string quartet. All he had to do was wait for nightfall, with the gentle breeze and romantic night sky, to confess his feelings to Sophia.
"I'll treat you."
Sophia patted Lin Xiaotian on the shoulder.
"You can treat me after you get paid."
Sophia, like an older sister, thoughtfully considered Lin Xiaotian.
It was as if, when Lin Xiaotian first arrived in America, he had been sleeping on the streets, and it was the kind Sophia who took him in.
For the first two months, Sophia also paid his rent. Knowing he had no money, she not only shared some of her earnings from her job with Lin Xiaotian but also secretly brought him food from the restaurant where she worked.
In a foreign land, encountering a kind-hearted girl of similar age, Lin Xiaotian naturally did not want to miss out.
However, Lin Xiaotian was a bit reserved and had never expressed his feelings.
Of course.
This was his usual way.
The look in one's eyes when they like someone cannot be hidden.
Sophia could certainly see from Lin Xiaotian's gaze that his eyes sparkled every time he looked at her.
She did not object.
She even disliked him for being so reserved.
She even overheard Lin Xiaotian secretly calling to book a restaurant and a band.
That was why she planned to treat Lin Xiaotian to a meal.
It was precisely to save him some money.
"That won't do. In our Dragon Country, do we ever let girls pay for meals?"
"I also heard that in your Huaxia, there's a betrothal gift for marriage. How much are you planning to give me as a betrothal gift..."
Oops.
Sophia quickly covered her mouth.
How could she have accidentally revealed her feelings?
She was still waiting for this reserved guy to confess to her in public.
"Oh, right, I just remembered."
Saying this, Sophia took out a phone from her bag and handed it to Lin Xiaotian. The Sophia, who had been beaming moments ago, became serious after taking out the phone.
"What is it?"
Lin Xiaotian thought Sophia was going to give him a new phone. When he opened it, he saw it was clearly a used phone with a video inside.
The video showed a drug addict being bribed by a street thug to frame James. In addition, it contained information about seeking revenge on Tang Long.
In the video, besides the street thug, the outline of a prominent figure could be vaguely seen.
This person was well-known to many, whether in Texas or in America.
Lin Xiaotian gasped. If this video were to be exposed, America would likely be shaken.
"Sophia, where did you get this phone?"
"I found it on the road."
Sophia had found the phone on her way home from work. She had intended to hand it in, but seeing that the phone seemed valuable, she secretly kept it. It was only when she got back that she discovered the video.
"Sophia, you must forget about this matter immediately."
Lin Xiaotian looked at Sophia with a serious expression.
"I understand."
Lin Xiaotian pondered for a moment: "I'm sorry, Sophia, I can't have dinner with you today. I have to go to New Orleans."
"Are you going to find that Tang?"
Lin Xiaotian nodded.
Tang Long was the pride of the Dragon Country. As a fellow countryman, how could Lin Xiaotian not pay attention to Tang Long's news? Moreover, he studied this major, so he was at least familiar with well-known figures in society, if not intimately aware of them.
This year's All-Star Game was being held in New Orleans. If he went now, Tang Long would definitely still be there.
...
"Dwight, aren't you afraid James will come after you?"
Tang Long was also helpless; who told him he was too excellent, with every star player wanting to team up with him.
"Hmph, who's afraid of him?" Wade patted Tang Long on the shoulder. "Tang, I'm serious. Think about it."
"Dwight, although it's a great pleasure to be your teammate, I'm sorry, I'm happy with the Cavaliers and have no plans to switch teams for now." Tang Long winked at Wade. "On the contrary, I don't think the Heat is a good fit for you anymore. A great player like you should have a broader stage. Come to the Cavaliers, and we'll sweep the entire league together."
Wade stared blankly at Tang Long.
This guy really dared to dream.
But upon closer thought, if he, LeBron James, and Tang Long were together, it would indeed be difficult to find an opponent in the NBA.
Thinking of such a scene, Wade's heart inexplicably stirred.
"Hey, what are you guys doing? Defense!"
James stood at half-court and shouted at the two. The Western Conference had already started the play, and these two were still chatting on the opponent's half. Even in an All-Star game, this was too undisciplined.
"Dwight, I'm serious too," Tang Long said, quickly running back to his own half. As soon as he crossed the centerline, Kobe launched a three-pointer from the top of the arc.
Swish.
Kobe excitedly waved to the fans, and the Western Conference stars also high-fived him to celebrate.
Garnett, with a dark face, stood under the basket and glared at Tang Long, "Hey, what are you doing? Can you be serious? If you don't want to perform, you can let Howard come on."
"You're talking to the wrong person, go tell the coach."
"Hmph."
Garnett snorted and passed the ball directly to Kidd.
The veteran Kidd dribbled while observing the court. Garnett seemed to have some friction with Tang Long, but Tang Long was on LeBron's team and had appeared quite close with Wade earlier.
He thought for a moment and passed the ball to James.
"Kidd, what are you doing?"
Garnett roared at Kidd again.
"James has a better position."
Kidd explained casually and walked to Tang Long's side.
James also jumped for a three-pointer, and the ball landed steadily.
Returning a three-pointer to the West.
Doug Rivers had seen what was happening on the court, and his brow was furrowed, clearly contemplating who to substitute.