Dominate the Super Bowl

Actually, as rough as it may sound, Li Yi was right. No matter the emotions or attitude, his words were indeed factual; that's the simple truth.

Li Wei himself came from a sports background; how could he possibly not understand this?

The path of professional sports might look glamorous, but it's actually fraught with thorns and twists, and only one in a million can emerge as a superstar; moreover, he had hurriedly switched from one sport to another, preparing to enter the professional realm and take on the challenge in less than a year.

It's like a fantasy.

But everything became possible with the existence of the Football Training System.

Li Wei wasn't in a hurry or panicked; instead, he calmly faced Li Yi's gaze, using his eyes and posture to show his conviction, patiently waiting for the tense atmosphere to ease slightly, ensuring that it wasn't anger being exchanged, and that emotions weren't dominating the conversation.

Then, he spoke again.

"I know how ridiculous it seems."

"Actually, at first, I was indeed just helping the team's coach out, making occasional appearances as a substitute. None of us expected such a development."

"I grew to love this sport, truly love it."

"I found football very interesting. Outside of classwork and routine training, I'd take the initiative to train, to learn strategies, to watch game recordings on my own; the more I understood, the more interesting it became, like a brand new hobby."

"And, I love playing in the games, feeling especially excited and enjoying every match. Standing on the field, I love that atmosphere and the competition."

Li Yi was about to interject with a rebuttal, but before he could speak, Jiang Yin interrupted, "Let Xiao Wei finish first."

Li Wei gave Jiang Yin a smile.

"And it's not just about liking it, I'm also quite good at it."

"Really, I'm doing very well."

Rarely, Li Wei boasted about himself a bit, then he looked towards Perry.

That was because Li Wei knew that his own words wouldn't be persuasive enough without the objective stance of a third party.

Perry, whose brain was in a muddle and who was trying hard to eliminate his own presence, became the center of attention; not only Li Wei but also Li Yi and Jiang Yin both looked towards him.

A little nervous.

Perry swallowed but still mustered the courage to speak up, "It's true."

"This season, he was the number one running back in the college arena, very outstanding, extremely outstanding. And now, he's the hottest candidate for the Heisman Trophy."

"Oh, the Heisman Trophy is the highest award in college football. Not just for running backs, but among all players, Li Wei is also the strongest one."

"The University of Alabama remained undefeated the entire season, and Li Wei was the absolute core."

Brief, but powerful.

Li Wei gave Perry a thumbs up in thanks, and then looked back at Li Yi.

"Even if you don't believe Jack, you should trust the school's coaches, who think I should go pro, and they asked for my opinion about it."

Phew.

He gently exhaled.

Li Wei could sense that the atmosphere had eased a little; it was no longer tense. Yet whether Li Yi or Jiang Yin, they still weren't swayed easily, their eyes filled with confusion.

Li Wei thought that maybe he should change his approach.

"When you crossed oceans to come to New York, it was the same."

"You don't speak English and have no special skills, know nothing about New York, have no specific goals or direction, just heard that there are opportunities here, so you set off into the unknown, all for the sake of pursuing a better life."

"Over the years, you've moved forward step by step, from having nothing to having all this, and now you have dreams, which you're still working hard for."

"You didn't know what was waiting for you ahead, but you still embarked on an unknown journey."

"Now, I'm the same."

"I have an idea, some curiosity some passion, and some anticipation. I don't know what will happen in the future, and I can't be one hundred percent certain of success. The professional field is definitely more difficult than I imagined, but at the same time, it also hides more unseen opportunities."

"I'm expectant and happy, and I'm ready to embrace the challenge; I can't wait to start this brand new journey."

"In this respect, it's just like when you first set foot on the soil of New York City—there's anxiety and fear, but more than that, there's joy and anticipation."

Flooding with words, yet speaking them so eloquently.

Li Wei was sincere and composed.

Gradually, Li Yi and Jiang Yin calmed down as well.

This Li Wei was unfamiliar to them; the little one they remembered had quietly grown up, no longer capricious or mischievous, but rationally and steadily persuading them, justifying his thoughts with sound reasons.

Jiang Yin's emotions were a complex mixture—worry, joy, relief, and more. Her eyes began to warm slightly, and in a fluster, she diverted her gaze to compose herself.

Li Yi was stunned, silent for a long time before he finally let out a long sigh, "You know what professional competition means, right?"

"It's different from before, it may be ten times, a hundred times harder, no room for laziness or slackness, this is a profession; you will also face countless difficulties, and once you start you can't give up, even hard work may not pay off."

"Maybe you're a star in college, but everyone who makes it into the Professional League is a genius, is a star, not every college star can continue to shine professionally, are you also ready for that?"

His voice was heavy with concern, bittersweet, subtly revealing a touch of seriousness.

Li Wei nodded slightly, simply, but with determination.

Li Yi quietly watched Li Wei, and though Li Wei didn't verbally respond, his gaze and expression said everything, finally convincing Li Yi.

"Okay. I understand."

"I won't try to dissuade you, I only have one request—give yourself another month to think about it seriously, to prove it's not just a whim. If after a month your mind is unchanged, then go for it."

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After a pause, Li Yi added.

"Mom and Dad may not have the means to guarantee you a life of riches, but at least you'll have a meal to eat."

"If being a professional player doesn't work out, then come back and take over the family store, at least you won't starve to death."

"So, you're grown up now, if you want to go out and make your way, then go bravely."

The plain words lost their edge from before, showing a helpless warmth, which made Li Wei's nose tingle slightly.

He thought he wouldn't care, after all, it was another soul inside this body; but at this moment, he could feel the blood connection between souls, the warmth in his chest swelling.

Li Wei didn't say much, just nodded firmly.

Silently, Jiang Yin, who had been sitting beside them without a word, sniffled, trying to control herself and attempting a smile to comfort Li Wei, but as she spoke, her voice trembled slightly.

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Jiang Yin took a deep breath.

"I don't know much about professional players, but I do know you need to look after your body, watch out for injuries. Mom doesn't care about championships, I just hope you stay healthy and safe from injuries—that's the most important thing..."

As she spoke, her eyes once again reddened, and Jiang Yin awkwardly lowered her head, rubbing her eyes fiercely with the back of her hand, trying her best to hide her tears.