Basketball starts with breathing

Chapter 2 The chaotic world line
"Dad, I'm back."

Pushing open the door of Lu Ji Chinese Restaurant, Lu Yu said while collecting his umbrella.

The rainy season in Spokane is too long, and the rain here comes as soon as you say it, and you don’t say hello.

In the kitchen, Lu Chaoyang wearing a white chef hat looked at Lu Yu who walked in from the door.

"Go upstairs to take a shower first, and then come down to eat after taking a bath. I'll wait for you downstairs."

"Ok."

Hearing his father's words, Lu Yu quickly agreed.

After training in the rain all morning, sweat was mixed with rain, and my body was already damp.

Lu Chaoyang glanced at the basketball shoes on Lu Yu's feet.

He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but didn't say anything. In the end, he just took off his chef hat and put it in the kitchen, sitting at the table in silence.

In the morning, Linda found him.

Linda is both Lu Yu's teacher and a big fan of her own Chinese restaurant.

She told Lu Chaoyang that Lu Yu had skipped class again.

At that time, Lu Chaoyang's blood pressure soared, and ten years of cerebral thrombosis would recur. He and Linda began to look for Lu Yu everywhere.

Sure enough, outside the basketball court, he saw Lu Yu training in the rain.

He's going to blow up.

I just learned to skip classes within two days of college, or to play basketball. What's the use of playing basketball, I have played basketball for more than ten years, but I am still a chef!

Just when he was about to rush out to teach this stinky boy a lesson,
He was grabbed by Linda's arm.

The two of them watched Lu Yu training in the rain with umbrellas for a long, long time.

It was the first time that Lu Chaoyang knew that no matter it was windy or rainy, Lu Yu would cherish every opportunity to practice ball. He also knew for the first time that Lu Yu loved basketball so much.

Although Lu Yu's figure seemed so thin in the drizzle, Lu Chaoyang could see it, and a smile was on Lu Yu's face at this time.

Lu Chaoyang remembered the first time he touched a basketball.

At that time, I also loved basketball very much.

And Lu Yu is really similar to himself when he was young.

Meals have been set on the table, and there is one more beef than usual.

Lu Yu came out of the shower and saw Lu Chaoyang walking out of the kitchen. He couldn't help laughing and said, "Dad, it seems that your date with Teacher Linda went well today?"

Before Lu Chaoyang could speak, Lu Yu went on to say, "Otherwise, why would there be beef to eat today? It's really thanks to Teacher Linda."

"Mr. Linda didn't praise you very much."

Lu Chaoyang glared at Lu Yu.

"But Teacher Linda will never tell you that the economics overview I took is the first in my major, right?"

Lu Yu said seriously.

Lu Chaoyang looked at Lu Yu, who was very serious in front of him, and shook his head helplessly. In order to play football smoothly, this kid can learn no matter how difficult the course is, even if he goes to university, but he can also see it. Lu Yu really likes playing basketball, otherwise he wouldn't have been secretly training for so long behind his back.

"After dinner, I'm going to go out. An old friend came to Spokane. If you're okay tonight, go back to the school dormitory."

Thinking of the phone call he just received, Lu Chaoyang sighed.

The sunset outside the window shone on his face, a little helpless, but also a little relieved.

Perhaps, this is one of the few places where I can help Lu Yu.

……

Lu Yu walked slowly in the afterglow of the sunset, and the dusk brought charming light and shadow, pulling his figure very long.

The name of the middle-aged man today is Mark Foyo.

At first glance, Lu Yu recognized him. If I remember correctly, he should be the head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team and one of the most famous basketball coaches of the NCAA in the future.

Oddly enough, this lifetime Mark Foyo took over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2000.

In fact, he became Gonzaga's head coach in 1999.

Since Marc Foyou arrived in 1999, the Bulldogs have a 120-9 home record, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 home wins in five seasons, and the Bulldogs have a record of 126 in the entire West Coast Conference. Win 14 losses.

And the Bulldogs won the divisional regular season championship for nine consecutive seasons and 10 of 8 divisional championships.

This is the Mark Foyou in Lu Yu's memory.

That's why he didn't choose to break through in the heads-up, but instead showed his shooting skills.

A team is not necessarily short of players who can break through, but it must be short of players who can shoot. The coach will always like this kind of selfless dedication puzzle.

And his niece, Jessica...

The full name should be Jessica Alba.

That's right, it's that famous American star.

In Lu Yu's memory, Jessica Alba and Mark Foyou seem to have nothing to do, and Jessica is not a student of Gonzaga University. After graduating from high school, she should go to the Atlantic School of Drama.

Lu Yu can only blame these on the confusion of the world line.

Fortunately, most of the trajectory has not gone wrong. This year, Cuban still bought the Mavericks, and the basketball god has become the Wizards' small boss.

This year's NBA West is still full of tyrants,

The defending champion Spurs were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

The Lakers have Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal who are healthy and in their prime, and a Zen master who wears glasses and is full of wisdom and occasionally bubbles the boss's daughter. Without any suspense, they made it all the way to the Western Conference finals, where they met the Trail Blazers who had just come to the fore.

Pippen, who joined the Blazers, perfectly integrated into their system, and was inseparable from the Lakers in the end. Due to Kobe's critical moment in the Western Finals and the rampage of the sharks, they eliminated the Blazers 4:3 to enter the NBA finals.

In the East, Reggie Miller and his Pacers made the final struggle for the championship and finally met the Purple and Gold in the NBA Finals
Lu Yuzheng was thinking about it with relish, and suddenly there was a crisp bell sound behind him. He looked back and said, "Hey, why is it her again?"

It turned out that after Jessica was taken to the place by her uncle Mark, she let her go back to school by herself on a bicycle, but on the way back, she met Lu Yu, who won the game in the afternoon.

Lu Yu suddenly had a crazy idea.

Since Mark Foyo is Jessica's uncle, then Jessica and I know each other. Will there be more opportunities to contact Mark Foyo and join the basketball team?

"Hello."

Lu Yu turned his head and waved hello.

Jessica was very surprised to see Lu Yu. Logically, this direction is completely different from the arena where Lu Yu appeared in the afternoon. How could he be here?

unless……

Jessica suddenly understood, she stopped the bicycle, pointed her toes on the ground, the straight and slender legs made Lu Yu excited for a while, she hesitated and then said to Lu Yu: "Although you play basketball well, but very good. Sorry, I didn't plan to fall in love in college."

"and many more!"

Lu Yu looked at Jessica in surprise.

I just want to know your uncle through you. Do you think too much?

"I hope that you will try not to inquire about my whereabouts in the future, although I am very moved that you can wait here."

Looking at Lu Yu's dazed expression, Jessica knew she had guessed right.

She pursed her rosy lips and continued: "Also, I have seen your performance on the court yesterday. You played very well. I don't know where you heard about the boys I like to play basketball, but I Hope you really like basketball, not, for me."

"Of course, if you can get into the NBA in the future, I might think about it."

Jessica thought about it seriously and said.

Lu Yu looked at the confident girl in front of him and looked a little confused.

"My future boyfriend must be an NBA star."

Jessica's eyes seemed to have a longing light.

Lu Yu stared blankly, and finally nodded with difficulty: "I will definitely work hard to enter the NBA, but after all, the NBA is a long time ago. Now let's start with friends."

Ugh……

In order to get into the school team, Lu Yu felt that his conscience was aching.

……

On the other side, a coffee shop in downtown Spokane.

Lu Chaoyang and Mark Foyou sat face to face.

"It's been 16 years since we left. I didn't expect you to come to the United States."

Mark Foyo recalled the years and said with emotion: "In the Los Angeles Olympics, I saw you for the first time in the Chinese men's basketball team. I thought you would become the future leader of the Chinese men's basketball team, but unfortunately..."

That year, Mark Foyo was the newcomer to Team USA's coaching staff.

That year, Lu Chaoyang was a newcomer to the Chinese national team.

The two newcomers chatted on the sidelines for a long time and have since become cherishing friends.

"Athletes will always be troubled by injuries." Lu Chaoyang seemed indifferent.

Mark Foyou sighed, did not continue to reminisce, changed the subject and said, "I remember that your son was just two years old that year, and you showed me the photos. If I remember correctly, your son's name is Lu Yu. ,Is it right?"

"Yes."

Lu Chaoyang's cheeks flushed slightly. For a big man who had never asked for help in his entire life, it was difficult for him to ask for help, but for Lu Yu, he still decided to take this step.

"Actually, I received a call from you today and asked you out for one thing..."

"Feel sorry."

Mark Foyou interrupted Lu Chaoyang.

Lu Chaoyang was stunned for a moment, the other party has already rejected it so directly, does he still need to say it?

"Sorry to interrupt you because I asked Linda today and you don't like your son playing basketball."

Mark Foyo sighed slightly.

He looked at the stunned Lu Chaoyang and said sincerely: "But I met Lu Yu today, I think he will be an excellent basketball player, you can't lose confidence in basketball just because you have suffered from injuries before. , and you can't prevent your child from playing the sports he likes because of your experience, it's not fair, right?"

Lu Chaoyang raised his head suddenly.

Even his lips trembled when he spoke.

"You...you mean..."

He blushed, but there was a smile in the corner of his eyes, and the setting sun reflected on his face, which seemed to be a little more anticipation.

Perhaps, Lu Yu's basketball journey will be farther and better than his own.

Suddenly, the phone in Lu Chaoyang's pocket buzzed twice.

He took out Linda's text message, but the content of the text message made Lu Chaoyang's lips tremble even more.

"Dear Lu, your son Lu Yu did take an overview of economics as an elective, and he was indeed No. 1 in his major, but that's because...he was the only one in the whole major."

The bastard!

(End of this chapter)