Although Yu Fei, Jordan and Collins all stressed that they were okay, the sports headlines of major newspapers the next day unsurprisingly put a photo of Fei and Jordan spraying each other on the front page.

Their intentions can be seen through the headlines of various media outlets.

The headline in the Washington Post read: Frye and Michael respect each other in a row.

The headline in The New York Times was: Michael has not yet learned to live in harmony with young people.

The headline in the Los Angeles Times was: Rookie in the limelight leaves MJ with nothing to do.

The biggest heavyweight is the Seattle Times: Frye is by far the most critical player, while Michael is not, which is why they can't get along.

Either way, it's a big deal.

Yu Fei has also changed from an "anti-Mike" in the team to a recognized "anti-Mike".

Although he sat firmly in the starting line and played well, it was difficult for the relationship between Yu Fei and Jordan to have room for maneuver.

Yu Fei doesn't take this seriously, as long as he starts the game, his season goal will be completed.

What if you don't get along well with Jordan? Taking a step back, what's the worst outcome of this? He was traded.

With his current performance, even if he is traded, he will be taken seriously if he goes to a new team.

Even, being traded is what Yu Fei wants to see, life is short, and you can live a good life away from Jordan.

Since I can't leave for the time being, I can only make do with it.

The next day, Yu Fei got on the team bus and came to the airport.

The November schedule is over, and the Wizards sit eighth in the East with a 6-8 record, after which they have two days off.

When entering the team's special plane, Yu Fei greeted the team's reporter Steve White: "Good morning, Steve, I read your article, it's very well written." ”

Although Yu Fei was surprised that Waiqi found out from his quarrel with Jordan that there was respect between them, White's article undoubtedly helped them breathe a sigh of relief in public opinion in Washington.

At least the fans won't be suspicious.

"Thank you for liking it." "You're playing really well, too. ”

"Thank you, for your words, I will work harder next time."

"Trying harder not to pass the ball to MJ?" Whitech smiled and asked, "Are you sure?" ”

"Ahaha" Yu Fei suddenly raised his foot to show his new shoes, "Steve, what do you think of my shoes?" ”

Yu Fei was wearing a pair of angry purple Reebok sneakers.

This is the first exclusive boot that Reebok created for Yu Fei, called "The chosen one" (The chosen one), and it is said that this name was the idea of Quint Demio, because Yu Fei became famous in the professional basketball world because of an article by Gary Smith "The Chosen One".

"Not suitable." Jordan on one side commented, "You should ask them to design a blue sneaker, navy blue, that's the color." ”

"You don't understand anything at all," Yu Fei said lightly, "There's no more earthy color than navy blue." ”

Jordan's brown eyes flashed with anger, "Listen, I'm the best shoe seller of all time, you can't say I don't understand this!" ”

"You say yes, that's it," Yu Fei felt no need to quarrel with Jordan over such a trivial matter, "as if every shoe was red when you played in Chicago." ”

This belongs to the passive and unconscious trigger of knowing in my heart that it is time to shut up, but my mouth is cheap.

"Because I'm not just working for Chicago, my brand belongs to the world." Jordan said conceitedly.

Yu Fei said mockingly: "Yes, I'm not sure if the people of the world will like your mustard-colored sneakers, anyway, I don't like them, it's ugly." ”

"Wasabi is so good-looking, you idiot!" Jordan was a little.

Then, a man who didn't realize that the bickering of the two players with the highest power hierarchy on the team for no reason was dangerous, Tyrone Nesby looked at the mustard-colored Jordan shoes at Jordan's feet, "Is it a size 13?" ”

Jordan glanced at him, "It's actually 13 and a half yards." ”

Nesby laughed, "It's mustard, right?" I remember wearing them when you were in Detroit, and I love them. ”

It's broken, there's licking dogs!

Yu Fei imitated Stephen M. in his heart. A. Smith's tone was full of malice and hit a wave of AOE damage to the shoes under Jordan's feet: Anyone who likes this shoe is sick, it's really ugly!

However, Yu Fei forgot one thing, Jordan is still Jordan, what's wrong with licking the dog? He has his own way of making licking a dog as uncomfortable as eating.

"Do you like it?" Jordan asked.

"Yes."

"You're saying you're going to buy a pair of mustard-colored shoes, T-Nez?"

Judging from Jordan's demeanor and tone, Nesby could already feel that he seemed to interject at the wrong time.

"You're talking about shoes. I just wanted to tell you I love your shoes."

Nesby's humility at this moment has surpassed Song Qingshu in "Heaven and Dragon Slayer", and has become the most "good death" licking dog in Yu Fei's heart.

"Mustard is for the starters." Jordan sarcastically said, "You should get a new pair." ”

"I mean"

Jordan didn't give him any chance to explain: "Buy a pair of shoes for the bench." ”

Jordan's ability to humor others was top-notch, and many on the plane laughed, and Nesby tried to fight back, but his tongue was knotted.

He was sober.

The only person on the Wizards team who dares to fight Jordan is Yu Fei. Yu Fei has strength and talent, he can fight Jordan and get out of the way, and as a draft pick who is struggling in the league, offending a big guy like Jordan is a way out.

Nesby decided to shut up.

If someone asks Yu Fei why he doesn't have a good relationship with Jordan, he will tell you the story of Kwame Brown. If Brown's story isn't deep enough, then Tyrone Nesby's story should make it clear that the most important thing about dancing with God is not whether you can have a good relationship with him, but how you can maintain your dignity in front of him.

Back in Washington from Philadelphia, Yu flew home to rest for a while, then practiced 500 shots with the help of Anthony Lawson and went to the gym for an hour of ironing.

The next day, Yu Fei still went to the Verizon Center early to train.

Since entering the NBA, Yu Fei has been like an ascetic, only going to a nightclub once, and then being disillusioned with the hateful silicone aesthetic, combined with the pressure brought by Jordan, forced him to concentrate on basketball.

Now that his position is solid, it stands to reason that it is time to relax.

"Da Fei, I know you like all-natural, if you want, I can arrange it for you." Lawson looked pale.

Yu Fei knew that the flesh and bones would get close to Lawson and promote themselves through Lawson's channel.

Yu Fei believes that Lawson will not harm him, and he will make sure that the woman he comes into contact with is not the kind of flesh and blood with an ulterior purpose, but a pure prodigal who wants to unlock the achievement of "I slept with Frye Yu".

"Are you idle, Tony?"

"I'm afraid you're suffocating, brother, I really have to find a chance to enjoy it."

"Now is not the time, my position is not as secure as you think." Yu Fei asked, "How did you do with the last time I asked you to communicate with Tim?" ”

Speaking of this, Lawson's big nostrils began to steam: "That damn bald white guy, he doesn't care about me at all!" I'm afraid it's okay, he and MJ have been friends for many years, and you know the relationship between you and MJ, it's impossible for him to betray MJ. ”

"Betrayal? Listen to how ugly you say this, he's a trainer, and I need a trainer, the old thing will retire in two years, do you still need him to serve? I'm not asking him to work with me now, I mean, when the old thing retires, can he come and be my trainer? ”

Lawson wisely asked himself, "Do you think he will agree?" I don't think so. ”

Yu Fei has always felt that the concept of "loyalty" of black people seems to be different from that of other races.

Obviously, this is a business matter, but he has to understand that "Grover is loyal to Jordan", and takes 10,000 steps back to say that Grover is Jordan's number one dog, but as long as Jordan retires, it will be the work of a capitalist in situ, and it is impossible to have direct contact with a worker like him.

What Yu Fei wants is for Jordan to come to his side when he retires and help him train, is it difficult?

"I'll try again."

"You give me some strength, don't be afraid of rejection, and have the spirit of a spur stonemason."

"I don't like Spurs."

"Actually, I don't like it either"

Jordan won't be training today, again because of tenosynovitis.

However, owner Abbie Pollin once again visited the Verizon Centre to inspect the players' training.

After Doug Collins led the team to a tactical lesson, a confrontation match was arranged.

Yu Fei did not participate in today's match because he was taken off the court by Wes Unseld on the grounds of participating in "voluntary activities".

"Volunteering? Do you go to the slums to give gifts, or go to a nursing home to care for the elderly? It doesn't have to be to meet the kids at school, right? I don't want to go. ”

Unselde said solemnly, "Mr. Pauline wants to see you alone." ”

Finally, the real boss is not there, and the fake boss is going to be summoned again, what is the trouble?

Yu Fei was puzzled and followed Unselde to the door of the boss's office.

Susan O'Marie has been waiting here for a long time.

"Fry, Mr. Pauline admires you, so I want to talk to you alone, you don't have to think about it." Unselde said, "Michael won't know. ”

The question in Yu Fei's heart is getting bigger and bigger, what does Michael not know, meet with the real boss, and chat for a while to hide it from Jordan?

Wait, Jordan and the boss aren't in the same group?

Yes, how could they be in a gang? Who can stand Jordan?

Yu Fei walked into the office, where Pauline was sitting reading the information.

"Boss, are you looking for me?"

Yu Fei asked straight to the point.

"Don't call me Boss, you can call me Mr. Boleyn."

He really loves to be called Mr. Pauline, but you don't really think that everyone is as undisciplined as Unselde, do you?

"Oh, Mr. Pauline."

"Fulai, that's what your mother called you, right?" Pauline showed friendliness, just as Yu Fei had seen that day.

"Well, this is the Chinese pronunciation of Fly."

"They do sound pretty much the same." Pauline continued to talk about the inconsequential things, "I've heard a lot of people talk about you lately, and even if you're not there, some people know that the Wizards have a promising Asian-American player, and you've brought us attention that Chris Webb and Juwan Howard haven't brought to us. ”

"It's everyone's work."

"You are humble, and I like humble young people."

If Yu Fei had made a fuss at the Verizon Center that day and Pauline wasn't there, Yu Fei might have believed him.

But after everyone who experienced Yu Fei forcing the coaching staff to push him to the starter, the only one who still feels that Yu Fei is humble may be Polin.

"I heard you had a little friction with Michael?"

"Yes, very small friction, please rest assured, there will be no problem, Michael and I are both people with a sense of boundaries, we will not cross each other's boundaries, not to mention, Michael is my mentor and friend, I will always respect him."

Alright, I've said so, it's time to let me go.

Yu Fei didn't want to fight with the big boss anymore.

"Fulai, I do like humble people, but sometimes if humility is too much, it is hypocrisy."

Are you introducing yourself?

Yu Feicha asked, "Huh? Am I hypocritical? ”

"You're hypocritical."

If you like not to be hypocritical, then I can also be non-hypocritical.

Yu Fei didn't want to talk to him anymore, "Boss, I'll still call you Boss, please also call me my English name in an authentic American accent, don't say 'Chinese' anymore." We're not that familiar with each other, so, for me, you're just the one who pays me and I'm the one who plays for you, and we're in touch with that, do you have anything else to do? ”

Pauline likes humble young people, that's the truth.

Wes Unselde is a role model for his employees, he always knows how to make and take, he knows who his parents are, and he will always respect and love to call the person who works for him "Mr. Pauline".

Yu Fei is not that kind of person.

Pauline could see at a glance that Yu Fei was not, and would never be, a deferential subordinate like Unselde.

He, like Jordan, for the most part, doesn't see himself as a worker, he feels like a collaborator, and as such, he doesn't respect the owner of the franchise.

However, Pauline is not the kind of person who would get angry at young people for not behaving deferentially enough, and if he could tolerate Ervin Hayes back then, he would naturally allow Yu Fei to draw the line between the two sides so rudely.

"I like your bluntness, Fry, I feel like you're like my nephew."

Yu Fei smiled and asked, "So what do you want from me, Uncle Bolin?" ”

"Your commitment, your loyalty, your position."

Yu Fei smiled: "I won't do anything beyond my obligations, I mean, obligations that are not included in the rookie contract." ”

"Contracts are contracts, people are people, we live in a disgusting world, Fry, sometimes you have to do things that are beyond your obligations."

"For example?"

"Keep doing what you're doing, and as long as you make a commitment, I promise you'll be the face of the Wizards for the next 20 years!"

"What is loyalty?"

"As a player, don't you feel like you should be loyal to your city, to your colleagues, to your teammates, and to your boss?"

Suddenly, a huge amount of information poured into Yu Fei's mind.

The first thing he confirmed was that the big boss was also "anti-Mike".

Stick to what he's doing now, doesn't that mean he continues to fight against Jordan?

The owner who completely handed over the power of life and death to Jordan actually made such a request to himself?

After thinking for a while, Yu Fei gave his own response: "Loyalty should be a two-way street, before the situation changes, of course I am loyal, loyal to the fans and some teammates." As for my position, I'm sorry, I wasn't born with 'anti-Mike' genes, what I do, it's just what I want to do and what I have to do, it has nothing to do with the position, I don't make any commitments for this kind of thing. After all, you want me to be loyal to my teammates, but if I agree to your request, wouldn't that be an indirect betrayal of my teammates? I'm not going to do that kind of thing. ”

"Okay, Fry, it seems that you are still a little uneasy about me," you are a big boss, carrying the banner of Jordan to make me oppose Jordan, and you still want me to be at ease with you? Your brain circuits are fine, right? "You do have a point, loyalty should be a two-way street, you just go about being yourself, as long as you are loyal, my guarantee is still valid."

"Can I go back to training?"

"Go ahead."

After Yu flew away, Susan Omarie and Wes Unseld entered the office.

"Frye didn't say anything strange, did he, Mr. Pauline?" Unselde asked.

Pauline looked at him kindly: "He said a lot of strange things. ”

"It's normal for young people to be ignorant."

"Do you think Michael is sensible, Wes?" Pauline stood up, and the bruising on his face made it clear that "they're the same kind of people." They won't understand that there is a price to pay for offending the franchise. ”

Amari asked in surprise, "Frye refused?" ”

"You're surprised?" Pauline said coldly, "However, from the moment he walked into this room, it didn't matter whether he agreed or not, Michael wouldn't trust him anymore, no matter what, he was my person, even if he didn't want to, Michael had ten thousand ways to push him to my side." ”

O'Marie agreed, smiling, "I think Michael should have known about this by now." ”

Unselde blinked, wanting to say a few words, but gave up.

Although he understood every word that Pauline and Omarie said, his brain couldn't digest it.

He suddenly felt that it was possible that Yu Fei didn't understand either, so he rejected Mr. Pauline?

You can't rule it out, right?

Right? Big Weiss felt like he had discovered his biggest blind spot.

(End of chapter)