boyutpedia Chapter 24 Reward: Anticipating the Pass
Chapter 24 Reward: Anticipating the Pass
"Hello Wang Xiucheng, fans all over the country are concerned about why you didn't play in the second half. Can you tell us?" Meng Chao seemed to be wearing high heels today, but standing next to Wang Xiucheng, she still looked petite and delicate.
The scene was still a bit chaotic, so Wang Xiucheng bent down slightly to hear more clearly.
"He might have hit his head during that dunk in the first half. For safety reasons, the team doctor wouldn't let him continue." Wang Xiucheng, who was wearing a hat, wanted to show that his head was actually fine, but then he remembered the card inside his hat, so he didn't.
Hearing Wang Xiucheng say that, Meng Chao visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and his tone became more relaxed. "I saw you two laughing a lot when James was talking to you on the court. Can you share that?"
Wang Xiucheng immediately thought of the "Eight Steps of the Heavenly Dragon," and his originally serious expression turned into a smile.
Wang Xiucheng's smile caused Meng Chao, who was standing next to him, to have an unusual glint in his eyes.
"I can't say. James doesn't want me to talk about this, haha." Wang Xiucheng waved his hand, laughing as he refused. "You can ask him at the press conference later."
"One last question," Meng Chao casually moved a little closer to Wang Xiucheng, "Many fans want to know, do you have a girlfriend?"
"Not yet," Wang Xiucheng replied without hesitation.
Meng Chao's eyes lit up even more, and female fans in China were also inexplicably happy at this moment.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
After the interview, Wang Xiucheng left the arena with the Rockets' public relations representative and entered the player tunnel.
Silas had asked him if he wanted to attend the post-match press conference, but Wang Xiucheng declined.
It's inappropriate for a substitute like myself to go to the post-game press conference, and what would Green think if I went?
When he truly has the qualifications, Wang Xiucheng will naturally go.
Even now, Green remains the future of Houston, and Porter Jr. remains a "legend".
He was far from proving that his strength was superior to the two of them.
Back in the locker room, assistant coach Lucas told Wang Xiucheng that he could either go back to the hotel with the team or have free time. They would meet at the hotel the next afternoon and then fly to Phoenix together.
After declining Christopher's invitation to go to the nightclub, Wang Xiucheng handed his bag and equipment to the uniform staff to take back to the hotel, then grabbed a bottle of water and left the stadium.
This passage is reserved for players, and Lakers players usually park their cars here, so there are paparazzi staking out the area.
Wang Xiucheng stood at the entrance of the passageway and took out his phone to make a call.
The call was answered almost immediately.
Neither Wang Xiucheng nor the person on the other end of the phone spoke.
Wang Xiucheng found it amusing, so he remained frozen in place.
Finally, the person on the other end seemed unable to hold back any longer and asked softly in Chinese, "Wang Xiucheng?"
The voice was very soft and gentle; Wang Xiucheng could even hear the tremor in it.
“It’s me,” Wang Xiucheng replied softly.
"Where are you?"
"Where are you?"
The two asked the question almost simultaneously.
He told Wang Xiucheng to choose a slightly secluded spot, then lowered the brim of his hat and walked out.
A few minutes later, Wang Xiucheng saw a white Ford Mustang parked on the side of the road.
Yang Mi stood quietly in the Los Angeles night breeze, her long, jet-black hair swaying gently, like a beautiful painting.
Wang Xiucheng put away his phone and walked over. As he got closer, he saw that her eyes were clear and deep, seemingly revealing a faint sadness.
Perhaps it's because she has too many stories in her heart, or perhaps it's because she's filled with confusion and uncertainty about the future.
Yang Mi wore a simple dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind.
Her figure appeared so lonely that it made one want to protect her.
Wang Xiucheng could clearly feel Yang Mi's breathing quicken, and she slowly raised her face.
Wang Xiucheng had already stood in front of her. Yang Mi opened her mouth, "I..."
After uttering just one word, Yang Mi could no longer speak.
Wang Xiucheng used the simplest and most brutal method to render her speechless.
This is also the same method Yang Mi used with Wang Xiucheng before.
Yang Mi instinctively pushed Wang Xiucheng, but how could she possibly move him? After struggling for a few moments, she gave up resisting and was gradually pressed against the car door by Wang Xiucheng.
……
Carefully leaving the octopus that was clinging to him, Wang Xiucheng picked up his phone and went straight to the yard.
Los Angeles in November is still beautiful, but it's still dark at 6 a.m. and the air is slightly cool.
From this house atop the hill, the entire city is enveloped in a rare tranquility.
Located in the Bel Air neighborhood, although it can't compare to the celebrity-filled Beverly Hills, it has been home to many famous people, such as Beyoncé and Elizabeth Taylor, so it's still not a place that ordinary people can afford.
Looking at the lingering specks of light, Wang Xiucheng suddenly thought of "Los Angeles at 4 a.m."
If I had come a few years earlier, perhaps I could have changed something.
Upon opening the system, the first thing you see is a notification that the task has been completed.
[Completed the branching task, rewarded with 5000 system points and three lottery cards. Want to start the lottery now?]
This suggests that Wang Xiucheng had actually seen it long ago, but had never had the opportunity to examine it in detail.
Wang Xiucheng had anticipated receiving 5000 system points.
Yang Mi's popularity in China is definitely no less than Kat Dennings's in the United States, so 5000 points is a very reasonable reward, and Wang Xiucheng wouldn't be surprised if it were even higher.
"lottery."
Wang Xiucheng started the lottery.
The lottery draw was completed quickly.
The prize for the first lottery card was 2000 system points, which was acceptable, and Wang Xiucheng was fairly satisfied.
The prize for the second lottery card is 1000 system points, which is acceptable.
In this way, Yang Mi gave Wang Xiucheng 8000 system points in one night, which he felt was the day with the highest "income" in history.
The third lottery card excited Wang Xiucheng even more, as it offered a chance to choose one out of three.
Prize 1: 2000 reward system points.
"Prize Two: Reward Skill Card: Apprentice-level Anticipatory Passing"
Prize Three: Unlock the [Defense Module].
Of all the rewards, the skill card was undoubtedly the most valuable, so Wang Xiucheng chose the second prize without hesitation.
[Skill Card: Apprentice-level Anticipatory Pass]
[Equip this skill card in the passing and control module, and the host will master the apprentice-level ability to predict and pass the ball.]
[Spend 100 points to upgrade your Apprentice-level Anticipated Pass to Expert-level Anticipated Pass.]
Of all the skill cards Wang Xiucheng has acquired over this long period, only the [Apprentice-level Passing and Control] skill obtained when activating the system uses this upgrade method.
The others are all ways to increase the hit rate percentage.
But without a doubt, the apprentice-level passing and ball control skills have been the biggest help to Wang Xiucheng and the foundation for his success in the NBA.
Even when upgraded to the top-level "Master-level Passing and Control", the focus is still on "control", which makes Wang Xiucheng rarely make mistakes.
As for the word "reported," it actually means it's "not bad."
The focus of this "Apprentice-level Anticipatory Pass" is clearly on the "passing" itself.
I upgraded it directly with 100 points. The skill card flashed and the description changed.
[Skill Card: Expert-Level Anticipatory Pass]
[Equip this skill card in the passing and control module, and the host will gain expert-level predictive passing ability.]
[Spend 10000 points to upgrade Expert-level Anticipated Passing to Master-level Anticipated Passing.]
Just like last time, you'll need a whopping 1 points to upgrade again.
Even though Wang Xiucheng obtained 8000 system points from Yang Mi, plus the rewards he received from yesterday's competition, he only had 8720 points, which was far from enough to upgrade.
Just then, footsteps sounded behind them.
Wang Xiucheng looked over and saw Yang Mi, who was wrapped in a towel blanket, come out.
Seemingly unprepared for the temperature, Yang Mi shivered and quickly ran over to Wang Xiucheng and lay down on the sofa chair.
"What are you doing?" Wang Xiucheng asked, looking at Yang Mi's face.
"Lie down," Yang Mi said innocently.
"What are you doing with your hands?" Wang Xiucheng grabbed Yang Mi's small hand and lifted it up.
"Who told you not to wear clothes?" Yang Mi said, still feeling justified, and then reached her hand down again.
"You little devil, you've gone too far!"
Wang Xiucheng flipped over and pinned Yang Mi down...
The sun gradually rose...