Chapter 523 The Master of Deception
“Hey, this is Levi, I’m sorry that I can’t answer the phone now. Whether I didn’t answer on purpose or I’m not at home at all, it’s not your fault anyway, so there’s no need to be afraid and leave a message. That’s fine. Don’t worry, I won’t come to you like John Wick. Wait, who is John Wick?”
"..."
"Beep."
No one answers the phone, and the answering machine works automatically.
However, the message on the answering machine was really... full of Levi's style. It ended abruptly without warning. It probably made the other end of the phone confused. He didn't know for a moment whether he should leave a message or not.
"Well."
At a loss for words, you could clearly feel the pause on the other end of the phone. When he spoke again, there was a slight smile between his words.
"Hey, Levi, this is JJ, JJ Watt..."
Levi stopped as he entered the room and leaned back again.
watt?
Watt from the Houston Texans?
But why did Watt call him? Or a scam call?
"Sorry, it seems a bit impolite to call you directly like this, but I think I should still communicate with you directly, which is more sincere."
"So, I asked your agent for his phone number."
"The thing is like this..."
"Phew, sorry, I didn't realize this call was a conversation with an answering machine. I need to sort out my thoughts. I'm still not good at talking to machines..."
The simple and plain words, inadvertently showing some unfamiliarity and nervousness, naturally merged with the image of JJ Watt in his mind, which was slightly unexpected, slightly weird, but perfectly matched.
The corners of Levi's mouth slightly raised, then he left and returned to the hall to answer the phone.
"Hey, JJ, I thought your best thing was talking to machines."
watt:……
Obviously, Watt was not mentally prepared.
I was thinking carefully about how to talk to Levi, but I accidentally encountered an answering machine. I was wondering whether communicating through the answering machine lacked sincerity, but the call suddenly connected again——
This roller coaster!
Watt was stunned, "What?"
Levi, "the legendary training fiend, enters the gym twice a day to carry out strength training. JJ Watt and the machine should be intimate."
watt:……
Levi, "If the joke is not funny, the atmosphere will really freeze into ice."
"Ha." Watt couldn't hold it back, "Ha ha ha." He burst into laughter, and he could feel the laughter surging throughout his chest, "I thought you wouldn't panic."
"Then it's a machine." Levi didn't panic at all, and joked with ease, "Wait a minute, or do you prefer to deal with machines?"
Watt smiled so boldly that the excitement could be felt through the receiver.
Taking two deep breaths, Watt controlled himself, "No wonder TJ said you are an interesting guy, and he often mentions you even outside the game."
"Oh, so this is...a good thing?" Levi's voice rose.
Watt understood, "Maybe, maybe not, but what is certain is that our brothers are ready to tackle you more next season."
The three brothers in the Watt family are all football players and all entered the NFL.
JJ is the eldest, TJ is the third, and there is Derek Watt in the middle. Perhaps because JJ is so famous, Derek has always been in the shadow of his elder brother, and his performance is far from comparable. Part of the reason is that the two men have different positions on the field, and even different camps. Derek is in the offensive team and serves as a running back. , and he is also a full-back who is gradually being eliminated.
"Including the one in the middle?" Levi didn't remember the name, but he remembered that the Watt brothers had a second child.
The reason is very simple. Derek Watt plays for the Los Angeles Chargers, the rivals of the Kansas Chiefs in the same division, and they meet twice in one season.
Therefore, in the first season of his career, Levi met all three Watt brothers.
Watt understood immediately and made a harmless little joke, "We met twice in one season, but the main running back of our mortal enemy still can't remember Derek's name. It seems that Derek needs to work harder."
Levi shrugged lightly, "Come on."
Watt, "Oh, this nonchalant attitude, I have to tell Derek."
A smile appeared in Levi's eyes, but he did not continue to talk, and brought the topic back, "So, you called so seriously, and even specifically chose a landline, just to motivate Derek?"
Watt chuckled again, "I don't want to do this either."
"I asked TJ for your number, but your cell phone kept reminding you that the call was ongoing. I had already dialed three times. If you continued, you would become a stalker, so I asked your agent for the landline number. ”
I see.
Levi laughed dumbly, "There have been too many unknown calls and advertising calls these days. I simply turned on the anti-harassment function and blocked all numbers that were not in my address book. The world finally became quiet."
Watt was stunned, "Wait a minute, dear friend, are you secretly showing off your Super Bowl championship now?"
Levi, "Yeah."
The bang-on-the-wall answer was so crisp and clear that Watt couldn't help but laugh again. He just hoped that Levi would be aboveboard.
"Congratulations, man. Congratulations on making it to the Super Bowl, your performance was crazy."
Levi made a joke, "So, have you considered joining us?"
Watt was caught off guard again, "You should know that my contract with Houston has two years left, right?"
Sure enough, Watt is an honest man, even if Levi was just joking; but when the topic was raised without warning, Watt was immediately involved in Levi's rhythm.
In 2014, when Watt was in his third year, he signed a top-level contract worth $100 million over six years, of which $309 million was guaranteed. The average annual salary was about $16 million, which made him the leader in the entire league at that time. The highest-paid non-quarterback player makes history.
Levi grinned, "Of course, as you said, there are still two years of contract, now it is time to think about the future, whether it is a contract extension or a transfer. You are just short of a Super Bowl ring now."
"JJ, even if you don't have an idea, are you sure Houston doesn't have an idea either?"
When Watt is healthy, he is undoubtedly at the top of the league's biological chain; but the problem is that after being reimbursed for two consecutive seasons, the Houston Texans will inevitably have their own ideas -
They signed Watt with the league's maximum salary, not just to get out of the playoffs.
Watt choked, but he was not angry. Instead, laughter surged deep in his throat, "Levi, everything is fine for me in Houston. Without Houston, I wouldn't be where I am now. Do you believe it? We will still be the favorite team to compete for the championship next season." ”
Indeed, with the rising star Watson on the offensive team and the superstar Watt on the defensive team, no one can ignore the paper strength of the Houston Texans.
Levi could hear Watt's loyalty, and the joke stopped at a joke and did not continue, "Of course, I don't doubt this."
That's it?
Levi gave up so quickly that Watt became confused. So, what was the purpose of going around in a big circle just now?
Then, Watt realized at this moment, "God, I completely forgot the purpose of my phone call."
Levi asked innocently, "Oh, by the way, did you call me for something?"
Watt laughed dumbly, but did not pursue Levi's kidnapping behavior just now, "Training, Levi, I want to ask you, do you want to train together during the offseason?"
(End of chapter)