Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1589 - 1588: United We Stand

Li Wei made a teasing remark, but didn’t receive a response. He glanced at Veach, "Hey, manager, are you injured?"

A playful comment pulled Veach’s thoughts back to reality. As he looked up, he saw Li Wei’s clear and straightforward expression, which made him a bit uneasy, ashamed of his own thoughts, unsure of how to express himself. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Veach nodded, "Yes, I’m injured. Rookie, I didn’t know you were a heartbreaker."

This term is used to describe a charming person who breaks hearts.

Li Wei wasn’t expecting such a response and was ready to banter back, but this time Veach spoke first, "Rookie, are you always so calm?"

Li Wei didn’t hide his confusion, "I feel like we’re discussing different topics, but..." He paused, then answered, "No, not always."

"When Felix passed away, there was a fire in my chest, I needed to make sure everyone felt it."

"At Gillette Stadium, when those people attacked Patrick’s family, I didn’t like it, so I lost control."

"Do you not know the real reason I joined the Crimson Tide Storm?"

Veach was taken aback, "Wasn’t it Coach Burns who recruited you?"

Li Wei laughed, "Yes, that’s true, but I have no interest in football. I thought Coach Burns was selling kids to the Wind Lady."

"The real reason is, I caught a thief at school, and accidentally fractured someone’s bones while tackling him. I got involved in a lawsuit, and the school helped settle it on the condition that I’d join the football team for a season, because even the backup running back for the Crimson Tide Storm was injured at the time."

Veach’s jaw hung down little by little, he couldn’t believe his ears.

Li Wei spread his hands, "See, I’m not always that calm."

Veach followed with a laugh.

Li Wei said, "I just focus on the present, focus on the moment. I can’t control others, and I can’t control the future. The only thing I have control over is now, this very second, so I try to focus on this second and hope to live without regrets, that’s all."

Veach stared blankly at Li Wei, feeling there was more to his words—

Maybe someday they would still part ways; maybe the Kansas City Chiefs Dynasty would eventually end; maybe they couldn’t avoid following in the footsteps of Belichick and Brady; maybe they couldn’t escape the fate of prioritizing interests in the Professional League.

But they had the now, and there was no need to tie themselves down for a future that was intangible, uncertain, and might never happen.

In the end, it was his own illusions, the glory and success of three consecutive championships seemed like a sixteen-year-old’s dream, splendid, scorching, and turbulent, swept into a torrent.

It was easy to lose oneself.

Luckily, before evil thoughts took root, before the Devil defeated the angel and won the tug-of-war, he came back to reality.

"Don’t forget your original intention," is something everyone says, like those motivational quotes, shouted from time to time, but how many really achieve it?

Gently exhaling a breath, when Veach looked at Li Wei again, a smile returned to his face.

Now Veach finally understood why Reed entrusted some of the command and decision-making powers on the field to Li Wei. He was their captain, their true leader.

Clearly, Reed was wiser than him, as always.

Veach sighed, "Did anyone ever tell you, you don’t quite like a young person?"

Li Wei: ???

Seeing Li Wei’s confused face, Veach couldn’t hold back and laughed aloud, but didn’t continue the joke, "Was everything you just said true?"

Even Veach couldn’t discern whether Li Wei was bluffing or not, so he couldn’t blame Harbaugh, Mara, and others for hesitating.

Li Wei didn’t hide his surprise, "Are you asking for my opinion on rookies?"

Veach replied confidently, "Other teams consult with our captain, why can’t I?"

Li Wei lacked mind-reading skills and couldn’t know Veach’s thoughts. At this moment, watching Veach, there was a hint of confusion in his eyes, seemingly judging the authenticity of Veach’s words—

Veach understood, and so did Li Wei.

Therefore, Li Wei always respected the line and didn’t provide any advice on player trades or rookie selections, not intending to become a locker room tyrant.

Moreover, Li Wei believed he had much to learn. The lineup and strategy of football is a very complex comprehensive system, and four short seasons were not enough to make him an expert. Maintaining humility and rationality is the correct way to stand on the peak for a long time.

Just like the Football Training System.

Actually, the training system was providing less to Li Wei, but he still insisted on using the template training. Now, entering the training system again, what he saw and felt was completely different from before, and his understanding of football was different as well. This was also progress.

After thinking about it, Li Wei still said, "Just my personal opinion, and a few judgments of mine."

Veach laughed brightly, "I know, I didn’t treat you like a scout or professional, you’re just you, a running back, our captain."

Li Wei spread his hands and joked, "My shoulders are too fragile to bear the consequences, it still takes you big guys to handle things."

Veach burst into laughter.

Li Wei nodded, "Yes, it’s all true."

Veach was stunned, shocked, "Hic," directly startled into a hiccup, "Jesus Christ, rookie, you actually told the whole truth to those old foxes, I thought you were just messing with them!"

Li Wei remained calm, "See, even you thought I was bluffing, so whether true or false, it might as well be simple, and let those smart people tie themselves in knots."

"They tried to test me, that’s their own thoughts, I’m not responsible for the outcome."

Veach’s jaw completely dropped, staring at Li Wei, not knowing whether to be amazed that Li Wei played those old foxes so skillfully, or to be shocked that Li Wei’s assessments were all genuine.

"...Are you saying that O’Kuda really doesn’t cut it?" Veach finally squeezed out a thought, "Does that mean we might snag a steal in the second round?"

"After all, his physical talent is right there."

Li Wei spread his hands, "That’s not something I’m good at. But strictly speaking, I truly believe his style of play could lead to injuries."

"But, then again, if you’re so tempted, others may also want to snag him. Instead of all focusing on the cornerbacks from Ohio State University, why not consider other rookies with better value for money?"

As a team manager, Veach understood the intricacies within, and suddenly woke up to the fact that if the Kansas City Chiefs joined the fray for these top players, they’d need to pay a higher price—

Not worth it.

So, Li Wei was right; they should focus on other cost-effective rookies.

If he leveraged Li Wei’s words further to stir things up, maybe the Kansas City Chiefs could pick a satisfactory player in the second round.

Veach looked at Li Wei, "So, do you have any young talents in mind?"