Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 740 - : 739 closely connected
Chapter 740: 739 closely connected
From the University of Alabama to the Kansas City Chiefs, Li Wei learned about Football bit by bit—from a complete outsider to slowly comprehending the bond between the sport, the city, and its residents. It was true for the Old Oak Tavern and Felix’s group of kids too; professional sports gained an added layer of meaning beyond victory and competition.
It was a process of growth.
Li Wei took a deep breath, “Can I go visit him in the ward now?”
Karen showed a troubled expression, “Felix is still asleep, but when he wakes up, I’ll make sure he knows you’ve been here.”
Li Wei was not surprised; Felix was in the ICU, and even family members’ visits were strictly controlled. He had merely clung to a glimmer of hope in asking.
Li Wei nodded slightly, “If you don’t mind, I’d like to sit here for a while.”
Karen, “Of course.” She looked deeply at Li Wei, her lips parting as if to say more—she wanted to cheer for the division game, she wanted to tell the Chiefs to keep fighting to give Felix the strength to persevere—but she couldn’t bring herself to say it.
“Thank you, Li Wei. Thank you,” was all Karen could say, her voice devoid of strength, before she stood up and walked back toward the ICU.
Li Wei sat there, dazed, somewhat lost in thought.
And then.
Thud Thud Thud, Thud Thud Thud.
A flurry of hurried footsteps approached, carrying urgency and confusion, moving swiftly in Li Wei’s direction.
“Rookie, where’s Felix? He’s okay, right?”
It was Mahomes and Kelsey.
Li Wei had just phoned them about the situation and asked Mahomes to help drive Felix’s vehicle back, then to bring Felix’s jersey from the car’s backseat to his teammates.
But he hadn’t expected them to rush over immediately.
Li Wei raised his head, looking tired, “He’s in the ICU, still under observation. The situation… is unclear.”
Mahomes froze, and so did Kelsey; neither of them knew what to say.
Li Wei offered a faint smile, “But it’s not all that bad, no immediate danger. The doctors only said they need to observe him and then see how the treatment works. You both know, Felix is a Chief; he won’t surrender without a fight.”
Yet these words of comfort were limited in their effect.
Mahomes’s shoulders slumped, his knees buckled, and he sat down next to Li Wei, muttering to himself, “How could this happen.”
Li Wei looked at his two teammates, trying to divert their attention and change the mood, “So, what about the others? Is the party still good?”
Kelsey, remaining standing, looked tense and uneasy, refusing to take a seat. He glanced at Li Wei, “Does the party matter now? The guys wanted to come too, but we were worried it might be uncomfortable for Felix’s family, so Patrick and I came over. They’re all waiting at the apartment for news.”
After he finished speaking, Kelsey couldn’t hold back and turned away, cursing softly.
“Damn! I hate situations like this.”
Kelsey stood with his back to Li Wei, hands on hips, head bowed, struggling in vain to contain his frustration.
Mahomes asked, “Is there anything we can do?”
Li Wei paused—
Right, what could they do now?
“Focus,” Li Wei said, “The only thing we can do right now is to focus on the game.”
Kelsey turned back around, his eyes filled with anger as he stared at Li Wei, as if in disbelief at his words.
Li Wei, “Felix has his battles, and we have ours. They’re distinct, yet in a sense, they are the same battle.”
“Felix’s battle, we have no certainty… no one does; but at least, our own battle can be firmly in our hands.”
“Brothers, Felix did not surrender, and we should give it our all. That’s what we should do, and it’s the only way we can help.”
“We need to give Felix courage and belief, we need to show our fighting stance. We have no way out.”
Indeed, the playoff showdown is full of suspense, no team can say for sure they will win; but compared to the fight Felix is facing, their campaign seems much easier—
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They must win.
Kelsey looked at Li Wei and quickly understood.
He hated the feeling of powerlessness, standing before illness feeling utterly insignificant and stupid, full of rage and frustration yet still unable to do anything.
But Li Wei was right, perhaps the field was the only place where they could do something for Felix.
Damn it.
Kelsey cursed again, looked at Li Wei, and said fiercely, “Then let’s play a good game and win some victories.”
Their gazes met, and Mahomes nodded seriously, his expression grave.
It was now certain that the divisional game wouldn’t be an easy match, the Indianapolis Colts would definitely not easily hand over victory; but the Kansas City Chiefs were ready, like never before.
When the wildcard games ended and the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the training field, officially entering the divisional game preparation rhythm, Reed discovered:
The atmosphere was solemn, the fighting spirit was high, and the belief in victory permeated everywhere within the team.
Originally, Reed worried that these sophomores and juniors might be too relaxed to tighten up, so when he found out Li Wei was planning a team viewing party for Sunday, he relaxed a little.
Indeed, Li Wei was a born leader.
But now, seeing such a heavy atmosphere far exceeded his expectations, Reed couldn’t help but wonder what had happened at Li Wei’s party.
Later, Reed learned about Felix’s situation and was taken aback—
A bitter taste filled his mouth, hard to bear.
Even at Reed’s age, standing in the face of life and death, he still felt insignificant.
Reed thought for a moment, didn’t say much, just instructed the coaching staff to be mindful, not to push the players too hard in today’s training recovery; he feared that their eagerness, determination, and desire to win might inadvertently lead to them hurting themselves.
The Kansas City Chiefs, from top to bottom, united as one, showing an unprecedented level of focus, clearly ready for the divisional game.
The two divisional games on Sunday lived up to expectations, pushing the playoff atmosphere to a climax.
The first game, between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears, unexpectedly turned into a… defensive battle.
Two offensive coordinators turned coaches had to learn how to win through defense when their quarterbacks were underperforming.
In the end, “Saint Nick” Foles shone once more, completing a touchdown pass with fifty-six seconds left in the game; though the subsequent two-point conversion failed, it was enough, because Trubisky didn’t even get the chance to attempt a Wanfu Mary.
“16:15.”
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Chicago Bears to advance to the divisional playoffs.
Ironically, without the help of the Chicago Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles could not have made the playoffs; and now the Philadelphia Eagles personally eliminated the Chicago Bears.
But that’s competitive sports, where no one ever knows what will happen next. It can be called fate, yet it can also be said that anything is possible, and victory and defeat are never inevitable.
And so, Nagy’s magical first season as head coach came to an abrupt end, drawing the curtain.
