Basketball miracles

Chapter 159 [What the hell is this called a surprise!]

As August arrived, Xiao Tu was dating his two girlfriends in Hong Kong every day without incident.

Chris Ford was full of admiration, marveling at Xiao Tu's incredible physical abilities and extraordinary talent.

Chris felt that an ordinary person who partied like that every night would be exhausted and would have poor performance in bed. Xiao Tu, on the other hand, was flawless, recovered much faster than the average person, and seemed to have no problem finding several more women, with unlimited energy.

NBA superstars are like that; it's not just Xiao Tu, Magic Johnson also has boundless energy. Many Black players are energetic and love going to nightclubs.

Xiao Tu had run into a few local celebrities when he went out. Hong Kong is so small, it's easy to bump into famous people. However, he no longer had the filter of watching Hong Kong movies from his previous life, and he was no longer a fan of celebrities. He thought everyone was short.

Xiao Tu only chatted with Maggie Cheung for a short while when they met. She grew up in England and speaks fluent English.

Maggie Cheung and Rosamund Kwan knew each other and had worked together on "The Frog Prince." At that time, Maggie Cheung's face was a bit chubby and she looked quite cheerful, almost unrecognizable from the future international film queen.

On August 15, "Lucky Stars in Summer" was released in Hong Kong.

Xiao Tu and Rosamund Kwan went to see it together. Aside from Kwan's hair being a bit long, the content was almost identical to what Xiao Tu had seen in his previous life. She played the lead role, a "vase" character, showcasing her strengths.

There's not much to say about her acting skills. The only scene where she pretends to be blind is the one where her eyes are too big and she doesn't look convincing.

The theater was packed, and the audience's reaction was enthusiastic. Rosamund Kwan is definitely going to be a star; she'll be a celebrity in Hong Kong from now on.

On the 16th, Madonna's 27th birthday, Xiao Tu visited the film set to watch the filming, and in the evening, the entire crew celebrated her birthday together.

Madonna looked radiant and was hitting her stride during filming. Her hairstyle, reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe, created the image of a blonde bombshell. Regardless of the film's box office performance, she reached new heights of beauty on the big screen.

However, the thought that this blonde bombshell was a conservative missionary filled Xiao Tu with complaints.

Filming wrapped successfully at the end of the month, and Xiao Tu and the crew returned to Los Angeles. Rosamund Kwan was in Hong Kong promoting "Lucky Stars Go Places" and would be going to the US later.

There's still a long time before the start of the new NBA season training camp, but Xiao Tu is preparing to cut his vacation short.

He needs to start practicing basketball; his skills will become rusty if he doesn't play for a long time.

In addition, Xiao Tu was a little undecided after the vacation.

Should I practice in this world and play another season, or go to another world to practice and start over?

If I play another season, win both MVP awards, and lead the Lakers to a successful title defense... wouldn't I have to build a dynasty before leaving?
To put it bluntly, Xiao Tu was too successful in his career in the 80s, and he was reluctant to leave.

He could easily win a championship with the Lakers. If this were a game, the 80s would definitely be easy. If he went to other times and played in the NBA with a different physique, he would be weaker and wouldn't have been as dominant.

From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.

If he joined the Heat in 2003, he would have absolutely no confidence in leading the team to a championship; it would be an almost impossible task. If he didn't even win Rookie of the Year, it would be a huge failure.

On the 30th, Madonna mysteriously asked Xiao Tu to go out and play with Chris in the afternoon, saying that she had a surprise for him that night.

Xiao Tu returned home around 7 p.m., and Madonna had arranged a candlelight dinner at her house.

Xiao Tu swallowed silently.

Something's wrong! Something is very wrong!
What's with this atmosphere today? She's making such a big fuss, it's like something big is about to happen!

She always dresses very casually at home, but today she dressed up carefully and put on a beautiful blue floral dress?

Should I also change into a suit first, the kind that I can just pull off by the collar?

She seemed a little nervous? She could actually be nervous?

"Is today some important day?" Xiao Tu wondered if there was a holiday he wasn't aware of. Madonna's father was an Italian immigrant, and her mother was of French and Canadian descent; their family might have some special traditions.

"It's an important day, but not a holiday... I already told you I was going to give you a surprise." Madonna shook her head and smiled, "Let's eat first, we'll talk later."

So the two of them ate a fine Western meal, each lost in their own thoughts, and didn't talk much.

After dinner, Xiao Tu asked with a smile, "So, what's the surprise?" Madonna blushed slightly, a rare occurrence, but quickly composed herself and said affectionately, "We've known each other for almost a year now (rounding up), and we're always happy together. I feel that the woman shouldn't be the one to propose, but you seem to have never thought about it. So today I want to ask... will you marry me?"

"What the heck~" Xiao Tu's jaw dropped onto the table, looking a bit like he was in an anime.

Translate this! What the hell do you mean by "surprise"?! What the hell do you mean by "surprise"?!

Xiao Tu felt that this was not a surprise, but a shock; he had never dreamed of such a thing.

This is unbelievable!
Isn't Madonna someone who's over 60 and still dating younger men, someone who's lived a free and unrestrained life? Why would she want to marry me?
Am I so charming that I can change a person's personality? This female hooligan loves me so much that she wants to settle down and live a peaceful life?
This can't be right. What went wrong? Has Madonna been possessed by someone else?

Don't worry, stay calm, let's find the time machine first...

Madonna sighed softly: "You don't want to marry me at all?"

“I just graduated high school a year ago, won an NBA championship, and you're suddenly talking about marriage… I haven’t even brushed my teeth yet!” Xiao Tu reacted quickly, her tone gentle. “Sister, I’m only 19. Is this the age to be thinking about marriage?”

Madonna's expression softened slightly, and she sighed, "But I'm already 27. I'm afraid that when you want to get married, you'll marry someone else and won't choose me."

If they were the same age, Madonna wouldn't be worried. The seven-and-a-half-year age difference makes it impossible for her to maintain a narcissistic mindset; she's afraid of missing out on Xiao Tu and not finding someone better.

For a queen to lower herself and take the initiative to propose shows that she was truly determined.

boom!
At that moment, Xiao Tu felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

In a past life, there was a Chinese actor named Chen Xiao who thought he was resistant to marriage, until he met Michelle Chen while starring in "The Condor Heroes" and suddenly changed his mind. He said, "I don't know why, it's like I was struck by lightning."

Xiao Tu is having a similar experience now, though he doesn't know why. Madonna is practically Thor with her own background music, radiating charm at him.

Ahhh~ Ahhh~
The difference is that Chen Xiao thinks being struck by lightning is a good thing, and after taking a deep breath of steamed bun, he decides to get married. Xiao Tu, on the other hand, thinks marrying Madonna is a huge bombshell and decides to run away tonight.

Don't be afraid, I can overcome this!

As long as I run away to another world, Madonna won't be able to force me to marry her.

I'll go somewhere else to calm down for a while and think carefully about how to deal with this relationship. Once I've come up with a reasonable way to refuse her, I'll come back and talk to her.

Xiao Tu didn't intend to break up with Madonna; they were genuinely happy together. A macho man like him deserves a passionate woman, otherwise they're incompatible. And since he considered himself a good person, wouldn't it be scum if he broke up with her after she proposed?
Madonna was somewhat disappointed by Xiao Tu's fluctuating expression.

Fortunately, Xiao Tu's words made her feel better. "Give me some time to think about it. Don't be upset, I love you, I just don't want to get married so soon."

Madonna nodded. It was indeed too early for Xiao Tu to get married at 19, even though the legal marriage age in the United States is 18. After their official announcement, most people were skeptical of their relationship, believing it wouldn't last.

After chatting for a while, the two went into the bedroom, and Xiao Tu quickly won Madonna over.

Let's not pretend anymore. Women are driven by their lower instincts too, at least Madonna is. From a physiological and psychological perspective, women's sexual needs and responses are similar to men's; ultimately, love and sex are inseparable.

Xiao Tu suddenly thought of a question.

What would it feel like if I spent ten years in another world and then returned to 1985?
Madonna may think it was just one night, but I imagine she would feel very unfamiliar with it, as it's been ten years since they last met.

Wait a minute, this seems quite interesting; the novelty is back. This isn't about absence making the heart grow fonder, but rather about getting to know each other again and rekindling old feelings.

This kind of life seems more suitable for me; it's so exciting!

How could someone like me possibly get married? Leaving my wife in one place for ten years is just too outrageous.

Moreover, I will have different girlfriends in different worlds. If I marry someone in a certain world and they are devoted to me... how special must that person be?

How great must our love be for me to make this decision? How much should I give her as a bride price?
During his period of reflection, Xiao Tu made up his mind.

He wants a free and unfettered life and would never give up the whole forest for the sake of one tree.

(End of this chapter)