Wednesday, June 15, 2016, Beijing Capital International Airport.

Today is a very ordinary day, there was a thunderstorm in Beijing, and the air over the city was very fresh and clean after the rain.

Dust storms once enveloped the city, but after years of reforestation, sand has gradually become a memory of the city.

In place of the memory of the past, there was a new gadget "haze", but in June, the gray fog did not fall, and the number of days with blue sky and white clouds increased. After a rain, the sun in the sky is very scorching, and the ultraviolet rays are quite strong, if you don't do a good job of sun protection, you are afraid that you will not have to peel off a layer of skin.

On the tarmac of the capital airport, a group of people were looking through the sun, and they could have waited comfortably in the pick-up hall with air conditioning.

But no one wanted to stay in the house, but went outside with a charter, endured the sweltering heat after the rain, and waited for the planes to fly from across the Pacific Ocean.

On the plane is the hope of the Chinese men's basketball team for this year's Olympic Games.

Among the pick-up crowd, there was one person who stood out because he was so tall.

His stature is simply huge, and the word "stand out from the crowd" was simply coined for him.

"Late again? Can you be on time once. The giant spoke to himself, his voice deep.

He is the current chairman of the Chinese men's basketball team and the former number one superstar of Chinese basketball, Yao Ming.

Yao Ming has only been the chairman of the men's basketball team for more than three months, and his election as president of the basketball association and the country's major reform of the basketball management system is only a promise in the final analysis.

In the past, the chairman of the Basketball Association was only an honorary position, and the main person in charge of Chinese basketball affairs was actually the director of the basketball management center, and he generally served as the vice chairman of the basketball association.

This time, for the 2016 Olympic year, a major reform has been carried out, and the chairman of the Basketball Association will no longer be a fictitious position, but a real position in charge of Chinese basketball affairs.

This position is tailor-made for Yao Ming.

After retiring in 2010, Yao Ming accumulated enough wealth and fame in his nine-year NBA career, he went back to school to re-study, invested in the team, participated in the CBA, and as a leading figure in Chinese basketball, he has been contributing to the development of Chinese basketball.

He could have been a successful businessman and enjoyed life for the rest of his life.

But everyone's life pursuits are different.

Yao Ming resolutely embarked on the road of revitalizing the Chinese basketball team.

And then for someone's promise, the neck that was sunbathed in the sun was about to peel off.

Just behind Yao Ming, a long banner was held that read, "Welcome Comrade Gan Liliang home." ”

That's right, this is the team to welcome Li Liang back to China.

Yao Ming is the leader, and the rest are all well-known figures in the Chinese basketball circle, including famous players, men's basketball celebrities, well-known media people, etc., all waiting under the sun.

And inside the airport, in the hall, there are many enthusiastic Chinese fans who have heard the news to welcome their heroes.

Originally, the plane was expected to arrive at 11 o'clock at noon, but it turned out to be half past eleven, and the news of landing was still not received.

It is said that there is fog in Los Angeles, which affects the take-off of the plane, and it may be a while late.

But no matter how late it is, you have to wait.

Yao Ming raised his head and squinted at the sky, there were white dots moving rapidly among the white clouds, and another plane was about to land.

Hopefully this plane is what they have to wait for.

Otherwise, the sun after the rain will really peel off a layer of skin.

The plane landed slowly, and a message came from the rear that it was a special plane from Los Angeles.

Yao Ming hurriedly signaled everyone to get ready, and he took out a tissue from his pocket and wiped his sweat.

In order to show solemnity, Yao Ming came over today and wore formal clothes, so it was very hot.

Ten minutes later, the plane stopped in its seat, the ladder moved, and the door slowly opened.

A black-headed black-headed man leaned out first.

The long guns and short guns of the reporters on the tarmac had been aimed at the cabin door, and the result was not the main one.

It's the main bodyguard, Jensen.

Yao Ming was a little anxious, and he couldn't wait to climb all the way from the ladder to the plane and pull Li Liang down.

And Li Liang didn't let everyone wait longer, he came out of the cabin door wearing a white T-shirt and red shorts, and there was immediately a sound of "click" taking pictures and cheering below.

Yao Ming's originally wrinkled face suddenly stretched out and smiled.

Li Liang wore a very special dress, which looked like an ordinary white T-shirt, but the red national flag pattern was embroidered on the chest.

This is the reason why Li Liang returned to China - to fulfill the promise he made to Yao Ming at the All-Star Game that year, "If you become the president of the Basketball Association, I will join the national team to compete in the Olympics." ”

Although it was just a joke at the time, it came true under a series of operations later.

Li Liang got off the plane, and the sunshine in Beijing was even brighter than in Los Angeles, which was a foggy day today.

He wore sunglasses and a black cap on his head — an NBA championship cap.

Just three days ago, in Cleveland, Li Liang won the fourth championship trophy of his career.

As he himself said, if he said that he was going to sweep, he would sweep, and he took away the Cavaliers cleanly 4:0.

Of course, every game was not easy to win, except for the second game, which was a big win of 15 points, the first game was won by 8 points, the third game was a narrow win by 1 point, and the fourth game was only won by 4 points.

It can be said that judging from the small points of each game, the Cavaliers are indeed more difficult to deal with than the Warriors.

Li Liang's feeling before the finals was not wrong.

It's just that the big score is the same.

The Cavaliers can be said to dream back to 2007, facing the Spurs, the difference in points per game is not much, but they die neatly and have no chance.

Four championships, four FMVPs, 2016 is the year when Li Liang was crowned a god in the United States.

So, his heart drifted to his hometown, to China, and to the Olympic Games.

After getting off the plane, Yao Ming came over to shake hands with Li Liang, and Li Liang unceremoniously gave Yao Ming a hug.

After retiring, Yao Ming obviously gained a lot of weight, and he was already huge, and he seemed even bigger.

"Welcome, welcome, we've been waiting for you for a long time, but we're willing to wait any longer."

"Then I'll fly back to Los Angeles for two more days?"

The two joked with each other, then left the tarmac and made their way to the lobby, surrounded by a crowd of people.

The hall is even more lively, with all kinds of slogans and enthusiastic fans almost blocking the hall.

Many of the travelers stopped and took out their mobile phones to take pictures.

No way, this guy has been on the news for the fourth year in a row.

For many Chinese, the NBA championship is unknown, but it is great to be on the news network.

Just like that, under the limelight, Yao Ming and Li Liang got into the car - a Toyota Coaster.

Don't look at this car is dirty, like a minibus walking in the countryside, but I don't know that this is a car favored by senior leaders in China.

Spacious, comfortable and, crucially, understated.

Of course, for Li Liang and Yao Ming, spaciousness is the most important thing.

After sitting down, the two could finally chat quietly for a while.

"Why didn't my girlfriend come? Isn't she your agent? ”

"Harm, it's troublesome to bring women, and besides, I don't need an agent to play in the national team."

Zhu Shu did not follow Li Liang back to China this time, but it doesn't mean that she just let Li Liang come back.

Her plane flight was staggered with Li Liang's, and as soon as Li Liang arrived, she would follow her, mainly because she didn't want to attract too much attention.

After all, the two are not married, can they let him swim in the sea?

As soon as Li Liang returns to China, all kinds of entertainment will definitely be indispensable.

At the dinner, those celebrities, beauties, and celebrities are as beautiful as they are.

Let him stay in Beijing, and then go to Brazil to stay alone for two months, and his bones are not loose and crispy.

Therefore, Li Liang is now addicted to his mouth, and the spell will come at night.

"When will you start training?" Yao Ming and Li Liang exchanged a few words and began to talk about business.

In April, the national team began training, and it has been two months now.

Because I don't know if Li Liang will join, I practice according to the situation that Li Liang will not join.

Now that Li Liang is here, many things may have to change dramatically.

"Can you let me rest? Started talking about training so quickly. ”

"It's not early, there are still two months, I will arrange a press conference for you in the afternoon, and I can report tomorrow."

Li Liang lay down in the car and ate two bananas, thinking that since he was back, he could only listen to Yao Ming.

Li Liang wanted to join the Chinese national team, but he didn't go through too many repetitions.

As soon as the finals were over, a transatlantic call was made to Yao Ming, and the matter was decided.

He doesn't have a team and he doesn't worry about his health.

The only thing to worry about is whether you can lead the national team.

Don't smash your signboard.

Seeing that Li Liang didn't speak and ate bananas, Yao Ming thought for a while and said, "Why don't you rest for two days?" The finals have just ended, and it's time to take a break. ”

Yao Ming wondered if he was in too much of a hurry.

Li Liang shook his head, "Don't stop, what's there to rest, do you think I can rest?" It's better to go to training and shut up so I can really get rest. ”

Yao Ming nodded, he knew that Li Liang was afraid of socializing, if he participated in the training camp, he could get rid of a lot of unnecessary favors.

What Li Liang is most afraid of now is that his father rushed to Beijing, invited his friends in China to dinner-the bigwigs of various agricultural machinery product companies, and then piggybacked on Li Liang.

It's hard to ask him to endorse a little agricultural products at the dinner table, such as gold and silver, and Stanley.

Or take a photo at the hotel, and then his picture will appear in the fields and on the farmer's uncle's fertilizer snakeskin bag.

No way, that's what his daddy's circle is.

It's better to play, playing can isolate all troubles.

Moreover, Li Liang also needs time to adapt to the rules of the FIBA game.