1719 Sleepless Nights
"A word to Richard Sherman, please."
This is the last question Lu Ke faced at the press conference, not "How is Sherman going to respond", nor is it "How are you and Sherman going to be next", because reporters have also learned to be smart, they know Lu Ke's cleverness and cunning, and it is difficult to grasp Lu Ke's handle according to common sense, but it may put reporters in trouble themselves.
But at the same time, the grievances and grievances between Lu Ke and Sherman exist objectively, even Lu Ke did not avoid it, so it is better to hand over the stage to Lu Ke and let Lu Ke attack freely, but it may reap better results, so the problem arises.
For other interview subjects or interview occasions, such a general subjective question is actually a very unprofessional performance, but for Lu Ke, it is a summary platform, handed over to Lu Ke to play freely, and Lu Ke will draw a full stop - the full stop of the 2013 season, and maybe unexpected surprises.
Lu Ke also lived up to expectations, "Hey, eyebrow man." ”
This is also ...... Succinct.
just said hello, and then the smile on the corner of Lu Ke's mouth bloomed, like an old friend who hadn't seen him for a long time, but this old friend had no name, only a nickname, and all the focus and weight fell here, which reminded people of the first meeting between the two players in their rookie season.
At that time, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks at home, Lu Ke and Sherman were both career starters, reporters mentioned Sherman's provocation at the press conference, and Lu Ke's answer was also concise, straightforward but sharp:
"Who?"
This is Lu Ke's response at the time, just like the sentence "Hey, eyebrow man" three years later. Time has passed, Lu Ke still doesn't know his name, and he is still a defeated soldier under Lu Ke. That's all, it doesn't need to be explained further, but it's hurtful enough, even insulting.
As for the other meanings hidden behind it, those deep meanings, those grievances, and those stories are left to the parties, reporters and netizens to savor.
The reporters couldn't help but get excited, and they almost screamed, which was really exciting.
The press conference belonging to Lu Ke was over, and all the reporters flocked to the other interviewees, eager to ask them what they thought, while Lu Ke returned to the locker room, and Sophie Brooke could be seen guarding the door of the locker room from a distance.
Without waiting for Lu Ke to speak, Sophie took the initiative to say, "The boss is here." ”
Lu Ke's footsteps paused slightly, "Here?" "This is the Century Chain Stadium, away, and he thought that all the celebrations would have to wait until after returning to the Candlestick Stadium, and the big boss was naturally waiting there.
Sophie nodded in the affirmative.
"But...... The press conference is still underway...... "Lu Ke subconsciously looked back behind him, and the large army of his teammates had not yet followed.
It was rare to see that Lu Ke's thinking speed did not keep up with the rhythm slightly, which made Sophie's eyes smile, "The main character is the most important thing." ”
Lu Ke paused slightly, and then reacted, but he still joked, "Uh, do you need me to go back and call Aldon-Smith over?" ”
Sophie's smile fully bloomed, and the hearty laughter echoed in the corridor, but then, she realized her gaffe, quickly retracted her smile, and resumed her conscientious work normalcy again, and signaled to Lu Ke the location of the locker room, "Do you need me to open the door for you?" ”
Lu Ke smiled and said to Sophie, "It's better for a gentleman to serve." He walked up quickly and opened the door to the dressing room, but Sophie shook her head, "You can just go in, I'm still ...... You know, I'm not interested in a bunch of sweaty, red-bodied men gathering around to brag. ”
This way of expression made Lu Ke laugh directly and heartily, "I can't refute it." Then, Lu Ke walked straight into the locker room.
The door of the locker room slowly closed, and Sophie stood in place, a little stunned:
The brief meeting just now, relaxed and comfortable, antagonistic and harmonious, reminded her again of the time when the two first met, and those throbbing are still vivid, but I don't know when they seem to pass by, and she has missed the best time.
If she had taken the initiative, if she had let go of her pride a little, if she had noticed her mind earlier, then ...... So could things be different?
……
Pushing open the locker room door, the whole spacious space is in view, and many players have returned to the dressing room, but all of them seem a little restrained, not sure if it is because of the presence of owner Jed York and the team through Trent Balke, or because of the presence of women in the dressing room.
Wait, women?
With brown skin, deep facial features and jet-black hair, she faintly looks like an Indian woman - it's very difficult to see women in rugby, it's very difficult to see Asians, and it's undoubtedly hard to see an Asian woman, let alone in the locker room.
At this time, she was wearing a light gold embroidered blazer with black suit trousers, and the whole person looked mature and stable, but the rose-red lipstick showed a hint of the temperament of a strong woman; She obviously doesn't have much to do with words like beauty/glamorous, sexy/sensual, etc., and she looks to be in her fifties, and even with a warm smile on her face and a gentle bow to talk to the players, she still exudes the air of a superior from the inside out.
"Tonight's winner has finally appeared! Welcome, welcome! With a bright smile on his face, Jade York strode towards Lu Ke, took the initiative to send a hug to Lu Ke, and after finishing, he still hooked Lu Ke's shoulder, turned to the other guests and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, let me present to you, the fourteenth player of the San Francisco 49ers, Lu Ke." ”
The little shoulder gesture is a sign of intimacy between them – even Jed, who inevitably uses it to assert the team's owner's position.
In addition to the lady, there were eight men in suits and leather shoes, including Lech Steinberg, Luke's agent.
Lu Ke has some vague guesses, but for now, there is still too little information to be completely sure for the time being, because Jed did not introduce the title of the guest, just the name, "This is Mr. Charles", "This is Ms. Indra", and so on, Lu Ke has no way to judge.
That didn't have much of an impact, though.
Lu Ke showed his humor and talked briefly with the guests - turning over and over was just a basic polite greeting in some social situations. Obviously, they were all guests in today's VIP box, and this game opened the door to a whole new world for them.
Under Lu Ke's thread, Joe Stanley, Vernon Davis and Eric Ryder, who ended the press conference early, also joined in the conversation, and the atmosphere in the locker room soon became relaxed and lively, and the joy and happiness of victory became vivid again.
Ted's performance is particularly evident.
At the beginning, Hubble and Trent signed Lu Ke against the consensus, although Ted did not stop it, but in fact, he also expressed his doubts and concerns, but finally chose to believe in Hubble's professionalism and did not interfere with Hubble's work to rebuild the team, and now, his trust has finally been rewarded.
Whether it is the team's record in three seasons or the effect created by Lu Ke, this has allowed the San Francisco 49ers to regain the glory of their peak - this season, the total jersey sales of the San Francisco 49ers have broken the monopoly of the Dallas Cowboys for many years, and reached the top for the first time since the new century; Similarly, in the voting of the favorite team of the American audience, the San Francisco 49ers also led the league again after 20 years, which can be said to be in the limelight for a while.
Even Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, has publicly stated that Lu Ke has indeed become a banner of the NFL now.
Jed has a vague memory of the first meeting with Lu Ke, which should have been a VIP room meeting after the first three wins of the 2011 season - wait, or two wins in a row? But it doesn't matter, Jade just tightened the palm on Lu Ke's shoulder, as long as he firmly grasps this cash cow, then the San Francisco 49ers will be brilliant for several years in the future, and he can already see the rise of a dynasty.
This made Jed very excited. In the midst of the bustling laughter, Jade approached Lu Ke and whispered, "How is it, is everything okay inside the team?" ”
Lu Ke didn't know why, just nodded in affirmation, "Yes, of course, everything is fine." We've just won an important win and we're ready for the next challenge, so we're all good. ”
Jade snapped his head in agreement, but continued, "Of course, of course, that couldn't be better. I mean, in terms of player set-up, is everything okay? Need to refine your receiving lineup? Or do you want to improve your attacking line? I think our running backs need to improve a little bit, don't you think? ”
Wait, that doesn't sound right, does it...... Or is Lu Ke thinking too much about himself - the most taboo thing for smart people is to think too much, but it is easy to get into trouble, is it better for him not to think cranky?
"We're fine, everything is fine now." Lu Ke said with a slight coping, and then added, "The most important thing now is the Super Bowl, and everything can be said after the Super Bowl." I think we're ready. ”
"Yes, yes, yes." Jade kept nodding in the affirmative, "After the Super Bowl." If there is any need, you know my phone number, we can always sit down and communicate slowly, any problem can be solved through communication, right? For now, let's focus on the Super Bowl first, and that's the most important thing. ”
After speaking, Jade patted Lu Ke's shoulder heavily, laughed happily, and his eyes revealed a meaningful tacit understanding.