Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1544 - 1543: Showing Off in Front of an Expert
Li Wei: "Wait, you’re not a tea master of Hua Xia, are you? Suddenly taking off a mask to laugh at my amateurishness?"
Haas: ???
Without warning, completely unprepared, Haas hadn’t anticipated this turn of events, and he was bewildered, staring blankly at Li Wei.
The expressionless face with a stiff demeanor fell into Li Wei’s eyes, yet the corner of his mouth gently curved upward, "If not, that’s great."
After saying that, Li Wei slowly started brewing tea.
Haas was a beat slow, took a moment to catch the atmosphere in the air, and couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter, the booming sound echoing in his ears, leaving Li Wei in a state of shock—
This...?
Haas had shed his icy demeanor, laughing heartily, "You’re very humorous."
Li Wei blinked, "So, Mr. Haas likes these kinds of jokes, I guess I’m really confused, but that should be a good thing?"
After breaking the ice, Haas slightly let go of some of his restraint and regained his calm, "Everything that happened today was within your control, wasn’t it?"
The movements in Li Wei’s hands paused slightly but soon resumed normally, "I didn’t expect such high praise from Mr. Haas; I’m honored."
Haas quietly watched Li Wei. Some see Li Wei as a muscle-headed athlete, some consider him a spoiled superstar, and others see him as a lucky amateur; but all these biases and labels serve as Li Wei’s shield, disguising his wit and intelligence.
Now Haas genuinely believed that the future of the NFL should belong to Li Wei, not just because of the three consecutive Super Bowl wins.
Haas watched Li Wei, but Li Wei remained calm, brewing tea methodically under Haas’s intense gaze.
Though the tea set wasn’t complete, Li Wei was still very careful, and before long, a delicate tea fragrance filled the room, gradually calming the mood.
Restless. Urgent. Anxious. All kinds of emotions vanished, and peace was restored.
An entire afternoon slipped away quietly through their fingers.
Rather than a meeting, it was more like a casual chat. Li Wei discussed openly and without limits, showcasing his vision for the training camp from every angle—
Before heading to Berlin, this was kept secret, with only Watt in the loop, as Li Wei consulted Watt on many details and matters, displaying genuine intent for his plan and blueprint.
Moreover, it made Haas truly realize Li Wei’s breadth of knowledge, with the film festival merely presenting a small facet of him, truly eye-opening.
As Li Wei said, he has a framework, but the details are unclear. He didn’t shy away from this; instead, he sincerely asked for Haas’s opinion, carefully pondered, and tried to perfect his plan.
Even if he couldn’t collaborate with Mercedes-Benz, Li Wei hoped to prepare as thoroughly as possible to find the right partner.
Li Wei hid nothing in this regard, completely immersed in the collision of ideas from their discussions.
This stance was more convincing than any words: Li Wei wasn’t joking; he genuinely hoped to advance this project.
This focus and sincerity sparked a bit of passion in Haas as well, enthusiastically diving into the discussion, experiencing the long-lost feeling of excitement and fervor.
They chatted without realizing the passage of time, and it seemed as if in the blink of an eye, the evening had already fallen once more.
Turning around, the lights outside shone brilliantly, and it seemed to start snowing again, but this time, it was just a light flurry, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere in the air.
When Haas left, his steps were unsteady, nearly tripping. Clearly, he had sat in the hotel all afternoon without any physical activity or alcohol, yet he had a slightly tipsy feeling, his wobbly knees entirely like being drunk.
Haas hesitated whether to walk a straight line test, looking at Li Wei with a puzzled face.
Li Wei laughed aloud, "Daniel, you’re not suspecting there’s something in the tea, are you?"
After the whole afternoon, the formality had shifted from Mr. Haas to Daniel. Haas noticed the teasing tone in Li Wei’s words and didn’t respond rigidly as before but playfully retorted, "How come I didn’t know I was your type?"
Indeed, when an honest person jokes, ordinary people can’t handle it.
Li Wei laughed heartily, "Relax, do I seem like the type to force my way to the top against someone else’s will?"
"It’s tea intoxication. Similar to being drunk, there’s no alcohol, but drinking too much can still cause palpitations and dizziness because of the caffeine."
Haas tried to stand, but his body kept swaying slightly.
Li Wei laughed especially happily and personally escorted Haas out of the hotel room, watching Haas get into a taxi and drive away into the night.
"Hey, professor!"
Before Li Wei could turn around, a call came from behind, and surprisingly, it was a group of film fans.
In just a few days in Berlin, Li Wei’s presence and face had become widely recognized, with audiences and reporters warmly embracing his arrival—
Perfectly fitting.
At that moment, unexpectedly seeing Li Wei in the hotel lobby, groups gathered around, not screaming or demanding autographs and photos, but rather... asking if Li Wei planned to watch "DAU. Natasha" tonight, a highly experimental film lasting one hundred forty-five minutes, which had taken Berlin by storm with its unconventional approach, becoming the absolute focal point of heated discussions among all film fans.
When Li Wei mentioned that he planned to watch "Berlin Alexanderplatz" tonight, the crowd gasped, some praising and some criticizing.
Gradually, more people gathered around, engaging in discussions, just standing there with rolled-up sleeves, creating a lively scene.
The whole feeling was so peculiar, like stars surrounding the moon, with everyone spread out around Li Wei; yet it was decentralized, not just Li Wei speaking alone, but everyone voicing their views, even Li Wei’s opinions could face collective rebuttal.
Even though Li Wei’s understanding of films was limited, he had no sense of awkwardly showing off beyond his expertise, with the enthusiastic discussion atmosphere allowing him to freely express his views.
In Kansas City, in New York, Li Wei had gone through countless crowds and had been surrounded many times, but nothing was like this.
It wasn’t because of the difference between football and films but a fundamental passion arising from the depths of the soul, making the heart feel scorching.
Just earlier, Li Wei and Haas had discussed for a whole afternoon, even without having caught a breath; now, Li Wei was again drawn into another circle of discussion.
Yet, this feeling.... was very wonderful, a completely different atmosphere, relaxed, pleasant, and free, yet deeply perceptive of that love, pure and simple, intense and burning brightly, with swirling snowflakes further bringing them together.
On this cold winter night, a group of movie enthusiasts gathered, with a cup of coffee, a donut, a topic, it was all enough.
This Berlin Film Festival seems somewhat unusual.
