"You can."

Candace's muffled voice came from the other end of the phone receiver, Lu Ke couldn't help but be slightly stunned, he thought that Candace was awake, but then he listened carefully, and he could hear Candace's steady and even breathing, Lu Ke realized that it was just a dream.

But even in her sleep, Candace still showed her support in her way, just like Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning, who were always standing behind him.

The smile on the corner of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, and finally all his troubles disappeared in the hunting night wind - life will go on, dreams will go on, battles will go on, and after a little adjustment, he will straighten his waist again for the next challenge.

"Hmm." Lu Ke bowed his head lightly, affirmed Candace's words, and then joked briskly, "However, it would be great if Patrick could come back soon, you can't leave everything to me; And David too, it's too early to think about retirement, we still have three games to complete, and it's too late to slowly think about retirement after successfully defending the title......

Lu Ke chattered and joked, and then there was a knock at the door, and then the door of the room was pushed open, and he turned his head reflexively, and he could see AJ-Wallace standing at the door, with a bottle of beer on his mobile phone, looking for something, and then his eyes collided with Lu Ke, he immediately touched his head in embarrassment, waved hello, closed the door of the room again, and left like this.

From showing up to leaving, it's a matter of a second.

Lu Ke was stunned, retracted his gaze, didn't think much about it, and complained to the mobile phone receiver for a while, after his tired mood regained comfort, "...... Good night, sugar candy. He hung up the phone, but he didn't want to go out yet, and the momentary silence in the party was always precious, as if the whole person could completely relax.

Babble.

Lu Ke's peace only lasted for a moment, and the door of the room was opened again, and the sound of music mixed with neon light emanated from the narrow crack of the door, and the balance in the room was completely shattered—it was Wallace.

Because it was a celebration party, the more people the better, and the players were not ready to make the party bigger, so they invited family and friends to come one after another, so that the party was full of joy at the same time, and at the same time, it would not be too happy and cross the bottom line, otherwise things would be troublesome.

Wallace's appearance cannot be regarded as an accident.

Lu Ke didn't ask too much about the matter between Aldon and Wallace, as long as Aldon could cheer up and go all out to take on the heavy responsibility of No. 99, then there would be no problem, as for Aldon's friendship, Lu Ke didn't want to interfere too much; Therefore, Alton invited Wallace to come, and Lu Ke was not too surprised.

It's just that Wallace went and returned, why on earth? Lu Ke and Wallace are not friends.

"Bambi." Wallace closed the door of his room, and his footsteps wandered near the door, not daring to approach, "I just been looking for you. This explains the action of pushing the door in, "I think I owe you an apology, the previous incident, all of them were misunderstandings, we are all for Aldon, right?" I obviously shouldn't have mistaken you casually. ”

What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?

"I have seen the changes and growth of Aldon in just a few weeks, and this is all due to us."

Our credit? Which "we"?

However, Lu Ke doesn't want to dwell on these details with Wallace, that's Aldon's business, the only thing he cares about is whether the team's No. 99 can cheer up, as for off-field life, it's personal freedom, he won't and doesn't want to interfere too much, as if he doesn't want anyone to interfere in his personal private life.

Lu Ke didn't interrupt Wallace and let him continue.

"So, I feel like I should apologize for my previous bastard actions, and I know now that you are also genuinely good for Aldon, and we should be friends rather than enemies. Sorry, I have to express my sincere apologies, I think, Aldon also hopes that his two best friends can reconcile, don't they? ”

Wallace said with sincerity on his face, but Lu Ke was filled with more confusion: What is going on? Was Wallace really here to come and apologize?

It's a bit of a fantasy.

Lu Ke was slightly puzzled, but he didn't refuse Wallace-

From the head-on collision on the last visit, it can be seen that the friendship bond between Aldon and Wallace is very special, almost a family relationship, which cannot be easily parted. There is another explanation for Wallace's unusual behavior tonight, and that is that Aldon ordered Wallace to come and apologize, which also makes sense in order to ease the atmosphere of the team.

Lu Ke has no objection to this. If necessary, Lu Ke also sincerely hopes that Wallace can coexist peacefully with the team, and perhaps this can help Aldon go one step further and truly become the leader of the team's defensive group.

In fact, Aldon has such strength, he just needs to really grow up at the level of mental will, and persevere, in the past two weeks, Aldon's performance is very positive, what he needs to do now is to continue this performance, after time polishing and precipitation, he will also grow into a leader who can succeed Willis, which is undoubtedly crucial for the future of the San Francisco 49ers. And the support from teammates and friends, that's what drives Aldon forward.

For this reason, and it is not whether Wallace has really "reformed his ways", but Lu Ke is still willing to show his respect.

"The most important thing is Aldon's persistence and hard work." Lu Ke didn't plan to take the credit on himself, in the final analysis, he still needs Aldon's change before the follow-up can happen, "But he does need more support, all this is not so easy, so the understanding and help from friends is also very precious." ”

"Exactly!" Wallace's eyes lit up, and he took a step in Lu Ke's direction, his eyes completely brightened, "It's really great that Aldon can have a friend and captain like you." What you have done to Aldon is so selfless and so powerful, it is really respectable. I think Aldon should follow your example and learn from you well. ”

Positive and enthusiastic words, even a little flattery.

Lu Ke always felt a little weird, but he couldn't say why-maybe it was just his own crankiness, because the initial impression was not very good, so that under his preconceived notions, he would be suspicious in the face of all Wallace's actions, even if he was fine, he would think about something, and eventually affect his judgment. This is also a possibility.

Lu Ke temporarily suppressed all speculation and doubts, he didn't want to beat everyone to death with a stick, at least he should give others a chance to mend their ways, shouldn't he? Perhaps, there was something else Wallace that he hadn't begun to understand, and he could calm down and listen to what was going on.

So, without showing his emotions, he nodded at Wallace with a smile and said modestly, "Aldon should follow Patrick's example; Aldon and I are friends, we both entered the league in the same year, and there is still a lot to learn. We can work together and make progress together. ”

"Of course! Of course! Patrick is truly a great leader and mentor! Wallace also nodded in agreement, and his smile fully bloomed, "So, now that Patrick can't play for the time being, Aldon should follow in his footsteps and take on more responsibility." ”

What does this phrase mean?

Faintly, Lu Ke had a sense of foreboding, he tried to ignore it, and then told himself that it was all cranky, but the foreboding still jumped up.

Lu Ke always felt that Wallace had something to say, and even the flattering smile seemed ill-intentioned, and now he only hoped that his own prejudice was the fault and misunderstood Wallace, otherwise the disgust like swallowing a fly would be uncontrollable, so he took the initiative to ask, "What do you mean?" At the same time, his gaze was fixed on Wallace, not letting go of the slightest change in his expression.

Wallace didn't seem to notice the solemnity in Lu Ke's eyes—or he noticed it but didn't care, "You see, you and Aldon entered the alliance in the same year, and you are now the captain of the offensive team, enjoying countless cheers and support, so how can you let Aldon fall behind?" Isn't that the truth? I think Aldon can also be a very good captain of the defensive team! ”

Unfortunately, he guessed right.

"Like you, Aldon has the ability and the courage, in the last two games, and the past whole season, Aldon has shown that he can shoulder the responsibility of the whole team, he can be a very, very good leader, although he is only a third grader, but you have you as a template in the team, so Aldon becoming the captain of the defensive team, it is not a special thing, why can't Aldon? He's the best and most in-form player in the defensive group right now. Captain, this is a matter of course, and a reward for Aldon's ability! ”

Wallace was still babbling, the more he talked, the more excited he became, and the excitement of foaming at the mouth gradually amplified in Lu Ke's eyes, but Lu Ke only saw the brazenness-

He was really naïve to think that Wallace might change, but if you think about it, even Aldon still hasn't completely changed, and the whole team is working together to help him; And how could Wallace, who had not been helped at all, change so easily?

Now, the whole team and the whole city are looking forward to Willis's return from injury, and Wallace is single-mindedly trying to replace Aldon at this time, which is no longer selfish to describe, it can even be said to be sinister, and that rightfully hyper-excited face is really disgusting!