Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 508
Chapter 508: 507 Off Script Chapter 508: 507 Off Script “…I don’t like football.”
Justin Timberlake said earnestly, looking at Li Wei, raising his hands in surrender, but there wasn’t the slightest hint of apology in his eyes.
“Sorry, even though it might be a bit rude, but the truth is, I prefer basketball.
The whole of Los Angeles knows I’m often at the Staples Center.”
Timberlake said it with a straight face, making Mahomes and Kelsey’s smiles stiffen a bit, as if they didn’t quite know how to respond.
But Li Wei wasn’t flustered—
Setting aside the fact that Timberlake was widely known for his humor and wit, it was clear from his initial greetings that he was smooth and diplomatic.
Someone like that, how could he possibly invite guests over only to give them a slap in the face?
Plus, tonight was already the Kansas City Chiefs’ moment.
Li Wei met Timberlake’s gaze with a concerned expression, “What, because of a psychological shadow?
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Your performance tonight must have been difficult.
Congratulations on overcoming your psychological barrier, so, you can fully enjoy football from now on, congratulations, congratulations.”
Timberlake: …
Frustrated.
In 2004, during the 38th Super Bowl halftime show, top superstar Janet Jackson—Michael Jackson’s sister—was a guest performer.
She invited Timberlake, who had recently gone solo from Super Boy, to sing a duet with her.
At the end of the performance, Timberlake suddenly reached towards Jackson’s left breast and, without warning, tore off that side of her leather bustier, leading to a restricted moment aired live nationwide.
Due to the immense influence of the Super Bowl, the incident caused a huge stir.
It even led to an official FBI investigation and became the infamous “Super Bowl Incident.”
Though Jackson and Timberlake both responded, the truth wasn’t clarified but rather got muddled further.
Some said it was Jackson’s self-promotion stunt, others said it was a pre-rehearsed performance agreed upon by Jackson and Timberlake, some claimed it was a pure accident, and some believed it was a small prank by Timberlake that turned into a serious incident.
Etcetera, etcetera.
However, the outcome was all too clear: Janet Jackson faced several low-key years of unofficial sanction, with her career never recovering; Timberlake, on the other hand, sailed through smoothly.
Despite missing the Grammys a month later, he still took home awards, and his career flourished.
Moreover, all live television broadcasts in the United States were required to have a delay, at least thirty seconds to a minute, to give networks time to deal with unexpected incidents.
The impact, it lingered.
That year, a full fourteen years later, Timberlake returned to the Super Bowl to perform at the halftime show, while Jackson had already slid down to the D-list.
It was for this reason that, after the NFL announced the halftime show performer, Timberlake once again faced a media siege, including scrutiny from the League as well.
Some media even questioned the NFL about whether they were still blacklisting Jackson, to which the NFL had to respond, “There’s no ban.”
In an interview, Timberlake also expressed that he had been trying to salvage Jackson’s career, but to no avail, hinting at regret and remorse throughout his statements.
This also confirmed the suspicions; it was a spontaneous act by Timberlake alone, a personal prank that led to unimaginable consequences.
Later on, in 2021, Timberlake publicly acknowledged for the first time that the Super Bowl incident was his mistake and openly apologized.
Regarding this, Li Wei, who had never watched a football game, naturally didn’t know much, even though he had heard a bit about the news in 2004 because it was so sensational; but since the internet wasn’t widespread back then and he wasn’t interested, his knowledge stopped at what he had heard and he didn’t understand the ins and outs of the incident.
After this year’s Super Bowl performer was announced and the matter resurfaced in the media, Kelsey enthusiastically explained it all to him, and he finally learned about this episode and its impact on the history of American live TV broadcasting.
But!
Kelsey didn’t expect that Li Wei would tease Timberlake to his face.
Wanting to laugh, but unable to.
Kelsey struggled tremendously to suppress his laughter.
Yet, Li Wei looked so sincere that Timberlake never imagined that his usual joking manner would backfire on him this time.
In just one glance, Timberlake could see the mischievous glint in Li Wei’s eyes—
Obviously, he had done it on purpose.
Then.
A figure appeared from behind and wrapped an arm around Timberlake’s waist, looking at Li Wei with a beaming smile, “Li Wei, thank you.
Finally, someone can keep Justin quiet for a bit.”
If the person in front of him wasn’t Justin Timberlake’s wife Jessica Biel, then who was it?
Li Wei showed a slightly surprised expression, “So, do I have official permission now?
Justin, sorry, but you can’t think of getting revenge anymore.”
Ha, hahaha.
Curry was the first to burst into laughter, unable to hold back any longer, and Mahomes and Kelsey finally let themselves go.
It was clear they had found it very difficult to contain their laughter,
Timberlake, caught between laughter and tears, said, “Buddy, you don’t play by the rules.”
Timberlake patted Li Wei on the shoulder, “According to the plan, I was supposed to say I don’t like football, then pause a bit to create suspense, making the atmosphere awkward, and then say, but you made me like football, and then you guys could start clapping and whistling.
You didn’t stick to the script.”
Li Wei looked innocent, “Sorry, I didn’t read the script in advance.
Indeed, I’m not cut out for Wuju Merchant’s offense.”
Laughter, thunderous laughter.
Even Timberlake had to give Li Wei a thumbs up.
The party was still noisy and rowdy, everyone immersed in their own little world, but those not yet unconscious from alcohol could feel that Timberlake and a group of Kansas City Chiefs were having a great time talking.
That corner was undoubtedly the absolute center of the party.
It was precisely because of this that when Li Wei and the others dispersed, other guests approached one after another, greeting him in an endless stream.
“Knock knock, please give me a glass of soda water.”
Finally, Li Wei found an excuse to extricate himself and take a breather.
He approached the bar and shouted loudly at the bartender, feeling as if his throat was on fire.
The area around the bar was already somewhat crowded.
To his left, there was a figure who seemed to be waiting patiently for the bartender’s attention.
Hearing Li Wei’s request, the corners of their mouth curled into a smile.
“Soda water?
You don’t look like the good kid type at all.”
Li Wei turned his head and saw a pair of bright eyes.
Even in a loose white T-shirt, the impressive curves were unmistakable, and the dark brown hair hung lazily down, casually exuding a sensuality like that of a wild kitten, easily capturing anyone’s gaze.
Li Wei responded with a smile, “It seems that my efforts to craft a bad boy image have been successful.”
Ha.
The woman laughed heartily, “What, are you planning to play the role of the Big Bad Wolf who scares children to tears?”
Li Wei spread his hands, “Hey, that’s certainly better than Little Red Riding Hood who innocently tempts others into sin, right?”
“Haha.” The woman laughed openly, “So, does the Big Bad Wolf drinking soda water not worry about being seen by others?”
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“Shush.
Please, keep it a secret.” Li Wei went with the flow, “Now, you have a little dirt on me, I believe we should be able to peacefully coexist from now on.”
