Chapter 125 Open and Honest
Well, Levi blinked his eyes and doubted his ears.
Perry didn't notice this scene. He showed a big smile and looked at the oncoming Jiang Yin. "Running back is a position in football. He is very handsome and strong. Although the league does not pay attention to it now, I I always believe that the running back is the original and core soul of football.”
As he spoke, Perry scratched his head and said, "Oh, you guys probably won't be interested, I'm sorry."
Jiang Yin waved his hand and brought a bowl of beef soup to the table, "University of Alabama? My son is studying there. You can ask him if he recognizes it."
Perry's eyes widened and he looked at Levi, "Are you also at the University of Alabama?"
At this time, Perry looked carefully again and suddenly covered his mouth.
Levi showed an awkward smile and said, "It's our first time meeting you. Thank you for watching my game."
Perry was stunned for a moment, and a shock rushed from the soles of his feet to his scalp, followed by numbness, and his jaw was dislocated, "Jesus Christ!"
Just in time, Li Yi had also come out and walked out quickly with two plates of stir-fried vegetables, "Eat whatever you want at noon, and prepare a big meal in the evening."
Seeing Perry's expression, Li Yi was confused, "What did you see, Jack?"
It just so happened that Levi was still thinking about how to discuss football with his parents. Now that the opportunity arose, he might as well just do it.
"I played basketball in school and it was broadcast live on TV. Jack should have recognized me." Levi said lightly.
Li Yi suddenly understood and looked at Perry, "Oh, his extracurricular activities at school. What, are those games also broadcast live across the United States?"
In the spring, Levi switched to rugby. Because he didn't want his parents to worry, and because he didn't know how to explain the situation, he simply brushed it off and said that the coach liked him and asked him to participate in rugby extracurricular activities. He would use his time outside of study. Attend some activities.
Li Yi and Jiang Yin didn't think much about it——
"Football", they thought it was football, so they didn't ask anything.
At this time, Perry had a ghostly expression on his face, "Extracurricular activities?" He couldn't believe his ears, "No, Levi is now the best running back in the American college field, No. 1, understand? No. 1 in the United States. "
Jiang Yin looked at Levi with a face filled with relief, smiled, and joked, "This is number one in the United States, so is there a certificate?"
Perry: Dislocated jaw, cardiac arrest.
God, who can explain the seriousness of the matter to Levi's parents?
Perry looked at Levi helplessly, confused and unclear about the situation. His whole head was in a blur, and he thought he was dreaming.
Originally, Levi was still a little nervous and hadn't thought about how to speak, but now he felt relieved after seeing Perry's expression and laughing.
Then, Li Wei turned to look at Li Yi and Jiang Yin, waiting for them to take their seats.
"That's the thing."
"This semester, I have been on the school football team and participating in the college league. You all know this. I thought it was just a guest appearance, but the coach thought I had talent and was very suitable for this sport."
"Now, the coach suggests that I turn professional and go to the draft next April."
In a few words, Levi explained the situation in as concise language as possible.
Perry swallowed hard, his brain locked up. He was not sure for a moment whether he should be surprised by Levi's downplaying of the NCAA as an extracurricular activity, or whether he should be surprised by the news of Levi's preparation for the draft, the flaws and highlights. There are just as many, but some of them can’t be paid attention to.
Li Yi's busy movements paused slightly, "So you haven't fallen behind in your studies, right?"
Perry almost fell off the stool: Come on, this is not the point, okay?
Levi was not surprised and nodded, "Well, I haven't missed any schoolwork."
Jiang Yin didn't care at all, obviously not realizing what was going on, standing next to him and serving rice, "Is this what Jack just said about being No. 1 in the United States?" Levi showed a smile, "We are indeed the champions of the Southeastern Conference. "
Jiang Yin laughed out loud, "You won the championship? You should celebrate that night."
Li Yi focused his attention and captured the key, "You mean to turn professional? In other words, prepare to become a professional player?"
Jiang Yin was stunned, "What kind of professional player?"
Levi nodded and met Li Yi's gaze, "Yes. The coach asked me to ask for your opinions."
"Absurd." Li Yi's face tightened, "Didn't you talk about extracurricular activities? Why did you switch to a career? What about work? What about college?"
"You, you, you said that you have grown up and finally become sensible, but in the end you are still a child. Do you think being a professional player is something easy?"
"You see professional players looking glamorous, but the training behind the scenes is so hard. Don't think that just because you practice mixed martial arts, you understand the hard work involved."
"Those professional players, each one is better than the other, each one is a genius, each one is a monster. Professional competition is not something that anyone can participate in. It requires not only talent, but also unimaginable sweat."
"Not to mention the injuries."
"One injury may ruin all your efforts. This road is not that easy."
"I thought you were going to college, studying hard, and preparing to become a reporter in the future. But what kind of professional player did you want to become without doing your job? And, what about mixed martial arts? If you give up, just give up, what kind of football are you going to play?"
"Others may not be able to become professional players if they work hard all their lives. You practice for half a year and a year, and others praise you. Do you really think you are a genius?"
There was a crackling sound and a gust of wind and rain.
The words were not fluent, and he scolded him in anger, but the core meaning was very clear. Li Yi was obviously very, very unhappy.
Jiang Yin was stunned, and finally understood what they were discussing.
Subconsciously, Jiang Yin defended his son, "Why are you losing your temper there without any idea? Xiaowei just asked for our opinion, and didn't say that he really wanted to go. What are you doing there by yourself?"
Li Yi glared at Jiang Yin fiercely, "Just spoil him. Anyway, you agree to whatever he says. A loving mother often loses her son. This is how he was spoiled by you."
Jiang Yin refused to admit defeat at all, "What do you mean I spoil him? Xiaowei has always been sensible. He knows what he is doing and never wants us to worry about him. Even if you don't like it, at least listen to your son to explain clearly what is going on."
Jiang Yin ignored Li Yi and turned to look at Li Wei, her eyes showing some anxiety, but she still tried to stay calm and slowed down her tone and speaking speed.
"Xiaowei, what's going on? Just tell me, your dad and I are here to listen."
Subconsciously, a conditioned reflex wanted to contradict him rebelliously. It was difficult to sit down and have a good conversation calmly; but Levi still controlled himself.
After experiencing time travel, systems and other incredible things, I have become more rational and objective, and my mentality towards things has also undergone subtle changes.
Maybe Li Yi had a hot temper and harsh words, but Li Wei could hear the concern behind the cynicism and truly cared about the future of his children.
For Li Yi and Jiang Yin, pursuing a down-to-earth life is the right way, while professional players and competitive sports seem unrealistic and illusory.
They were worried about Levi.
This actually made Levi calm down and his thoughts became clearer.
Today’s fourth update.
(End of this chapter)