Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1589 Working together
Li Wei made a teasing remark, but received no reply. He glanced at Wei Qi again and asked, "Hey, manager, are you injured?"

A joke brought Viktor back to reality. When he looked up, he saw Li Wei's clear and frank expression, which made him feel uneasy and ashamed of his thoughts, but he didn't know how to express them.

Vickery nodded. "Yes, you're injured. Rookie, I didn't know you were a heartbreker."

It is specifically used to describe a philandering man who hurts the heart of someone he admires.

Li Wei hadn't anticipated this response and was about to retort, but this time Viktor beat him to it, saying, "Rookie, are you always this calm?"

Li Wei didn't hide his confusion. "I think we're discussing different topics, but..." He paused, then continued, "No, not always."

“When Felix died, I had a burning anger in my chest, and I needed to make sure everyone felt that.”

“At Gillette Stadium, those people attacked Patrick’s family, which I didn’t like, so I lost control.”

"You probably don't know the real reason I joined Red Tide Storm, do you?"

Viktor was taken aback. "Wasn't it Coach Burns who scouted you?"

Li Wei laughed, "Yes, that's true, but I have no interest in rugby. I think Coach Burns is just a kid-seller."

"The real reason was that I was catching a thief at school and accidentally broke someone's bone while grappling with him. As a result, I got into a lawsuit. The school helped me with the lawsuit, but the price was that I went to play for the football team for a season because even the backup running backs were injured during the Red Tide storm."

Viktor's chin drooped down little by little, he could hardly believe his ears.

Li Wei spread his hands, "See, I'm not actually that calm."

Viktor laughed along with him.

Li Wei: "I just focus on the present moment. I can't control other people, and I can't control the future. The only thing I can control is the present, this very second. So I try to focus on this second and hope to have no regrets. That's all."

Viktor stared blankly at Levi, sensing that there was something more to Levi's words—

Perhaps they will eventually go their separate ways; perhaps the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty will eventually come to an end; perhaps they will inevitably follow in the footsteps of Billy Cecke and Brady; perhaps they will ultimately be unable to escape the fate of professional leagues prioritizing profit.

However, they have the present and there is no need to be constrained by a vague future, a possibility that has not yet happened and is uncertain whether it will happen.

In the end, he was still too attached to appearances. The glory and success of the three consecutive championships were like a dream of a sixteen-year-old, dazzling, passionate, and surging, swept up in the torrent.

You can easily get lost.

Fortunately, before evil thoughts could take root, before the demon could defeat the angel and win the tug-of-war, he returned to reality.

"Never forget your original aspiration"—everyone can say this, just like a motivational slogan, and we shout it every now and then, but how many of us can actually do it?

As he let out a soft breath, a smile returned to Viktor's lips when he looked at Levi again.

Now Vicki finally understands why Reed was willing to hand over some of the command and decision-making authority on the field to Levi. This is their captain, their true leader.

Clearly, Reed was wiser than him, as always.

"Has anyone ever said you don't seem like a young person at all?" Viktor remarked.

Li Wei: ? ? ?
Seeing the confusion on Li Wei's face, Vickers couldn't help but laugh out loud, but he didn't continue joking. "Is everything you just said true?"

Even Viktor couldn't tell if Levi was trying to mislead them, and Harper and Mara couldn't be blamed for their hesitation. Levi didn't hide his surprise, "Are you asking for my opinion on the rookies?"

"Other teams are asking our captain why I'm not good enough," Vucic said matter-of-factly.

Li Wei didn't have mind-reading abilities, so he had no way of knowing Viktor's thought process. Looking at Viktor, he saw a hint of confusion in his eyes, as if trying to determine the truthfulness of Viktor's words.

Viktor understands, and so does Levi.

Therefore, Li Wei has always kept to his boundaries and has not given any advice on player trades or rookie selection; he has no intention of becoming a locker room tyrant.

Moreover, Levi believes he still has a lot to learn. Rugby's lineup and tactics are a very complex and comprehensive system. Four seasons are not enough for him to become an expert. Maintaining humility and rationality is the right way to stay at the top for a long time.

Just like the rugby training system.

In fact, the training system is providing Levi with less and less, but he has always insisted on using the template training. Now, when he enters systematic training again, what he sees and feels is completely different from before, and his understanding of rugby is also different, which is also a kind of progress.

After thinking for a moment, Li Wei still said, "It's just one person's opinion, some of my personal judgments."

Viktor smiled, a particularly bright smile. "I know I didn't see you as a scout or a professional. You are you, a running back, our captain."

Li Wei spread his hands and joked, "My shoulders are too fragile to bear the consequences; I still need big shots like you."

Viktor burst out laughing.

Li Wei nodded. "Yes, it's all true."

Vickery was stunned, then burst out hiccuping in fright. “Jesus Christ, rookie, you actually told the whole truth along with those old foxes. I thought you were talking nonsense to distract them!”

Li Wei remained calm. "Look, even you think I'm trying to mislead you. So, instead of trying to be clear about the truth, let's keep it simple and let these clever people get themselves confused."

"They were trying to test me; that was their own idea, and I'm not responsible for the consequences."

Vickers' jaw completely dislocated. He stared at Li Wei in disbelief, unsure whether to be surprised that Li Wei had manipulated those old foxes so skillfully, or whether Li Wei's assessments were all true.

"...You mean, Okuda is really no good?" Viktor finally managed to squeeze out a thought, "Does that mean we might be able to pick up some loose balls in the second round?"

"After all, his physical talent is undeniable."

Li Wei spread his hands, "This is not something I'm good at. But objectively speaking, I genuinely believe that his playing style may lead to injuries."

"However, if even you are so interested, others may also be thinking of picking up some bargains. Instead of all eyeing the cornerbacks at Ohio State, why not choose other rookies who offer better value for money?"

As the team manager, Vic understood the intricacies of the situation even better. He suddenly realized that if the Kansas City Chiefs joined the competition for these top players, they would have to pay a much higher price.

Not cost-effective.

Therefore, Li Wei is right; they should be looking at other promising but inexpensive rookies.

If he uses Levi's words to further disrupt things and take advantage of the chaos, the Kansas City Chiefs might be able to select a satisfactory player in the second round.

Viktor looked at Levi and asked, "So, you have some promising young players in mind?"

(End of this chapter)