Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 603: 602 Professional Scapegoat Chapter 603: 602 Professional Scapegoat Zhu Zhu was all set to attack Li Wei and then swiftly walk away, giving no chance for a counterattack.

However, to his surprise, Li Wei didn’t even try to follow.

A careless remark had Zhu Zhu unable to keep his composure, his steps faltered, then he saw Li Wei casually passing by, even clenching his fist and displaying a smile, gesturing encouragement with his eyes:

“Keep it up, Meng Meng.”

The nightmare, once again awakened, from NCAA all the way to the NFL, it haunted him persistently.

Every single time, no matter how hard he tried or how outstanding his performance was, Li Wei seemed to effortlessly lead far ahead, even sparing the time to turn around and cheer him on.

That feeling—

Utterly terrible.

Zhu Zhu felt like his chest might just explode.

That number twenty-three figure became more distant in his view.

Zhu Zhu had been holding back, readying a powerful retort when his words rushed out like steam.

“I don’t need your blessings.”

Zhu Zhu: ???

As the words left his mouth, he was filled with question marks, was the slight shyness in his voice normal?

Nevertheless,

Li Wei had already left at his leisure.

Those Pittsburgh Steelers players really were too enthusiastic, in no way inferior to the home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium; but he did not have the time to respond now, because a pack of journalists, as fierce as wolves, was eagerly awaiting the post-game press conference.

Everything was as expected—

“Li Wei, how do you feel about today’s game…”

“…What are your thoughts on the victory?”

“How do you rate your own performance?”

“Were you surprised by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ performance?”

“Was this the expected outcome?”

“Rookie, rookie!

Over here!”

The sound of rapid shutter clicks and the onslaught of blinding silver flashes came pouring down the moment Li Wei entered the press hall, unable to contain their enthusiasm, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

The heat in the room was suffocating.

Li Wei had no opportunity to speak, so he simply gave up trying to interrupt and stood at the front with a smile, soaking in the baptism of flashes.

Thus, an unusual scene for the NFL unfolded—

Like a Hollywood blockbuster premiere, the actors appear on the red carpet, silent while the journalists’ flashes fall like a galaxy from the heavens, yielding three thousand six hundred photos per second.

Li Wei was also very cooperative, maintaining a smile throughout and covering every angle, ensuring every journalist could catch his best side.

His posture and treatment were akin to a top Hollywood star.

Advertisement shoots and magazine covers honed during the offseason were skills he didn’t expect to come in handy at the season opener.

Gradually, the journalists began to notice something was off—

Shouting out questions and frantically snapping photos, but the gentleman in front was not responding at all.

Finally, rationality reigned in their emotions, and the frenzy in the venue slightly subsided.

Then, Li Wei showed a row of neat, white teeth, like a shark.

“No wonder everyone yearns to be a Hollywood superstar.

I’ve had a taste, so could you please not stop with the flashes?”

Ha ha ha.

The whole room erupted into laughter.

Indeed, some journalists pressed their shutters again, and the rushing flashes once more filled the room.

Li Wei gestured like an idol waving to his fans.

The atmosphere of the post-game press conference became lively with the back-and-forth exchanges.

Finally, the seemingly redundant moderator, just before losing their job, performed their duty and organized the press conference.

Most of the questions were as expected, the same old topics—

Feelings about launching a new season as the defending champions, whether they anticipated the Kansas City Chiefs’ outstanding performance, their outlook for the season, evaluating the Pittsburgh Steelers’ performance in this game, and so on.

Question after question bombarded the conference but failed to shake Li Wei, who remained calmly composed amid the raging storm of inquiries.

Eventually, the long-expected bombshell question made its appearance.

“Do you think Bell’s absence affected the Pittsburgh Steelers’ performance?”

Blunt and unvarnished, the question came with a sharp edge, but Li Wei easily deflected, “Are you asking whether an individual is more important than the team?

Clearly, every football player should know the standard answer to this question.”

The point was, Li Wei did not respond directly.

Compared to Hunter, who could explode at the slightest touch, this guy was simply not in the same league.

But the reporter wasn’t so easily dissuaded.

“During the game, you often used Bell’s signature moves, gaining yards and even touchdowns in the Steelers’ end zone with Bell’s style.

Were you trying to defend Bell in this way, warning the Pittsburgh Steelers that they made a wrong decision?”

Sharp, probing, and straightforward.

Meanwhile, all eyes were on the stage, without a doubt, this was the moment the entire league was watching.

However, Li Wei was not only unruffled but also greeted the question with a broad smile.

“Are you questioning my professional spirit in striving for victory for my team?”

With a deft change of subject, he easily led the reporters astray—

Of course, no one could question that.

“I believe there’s no other mode in my game but ‘rookie mode.’ I am still learning and growing, and I hope to keep improving.

Winning this game is the best affirmation I could have.”

“I believe the game speaks for itself.”

The reporters aimed high, but Li Wei let it fall gently.

The storm seemed to dissipate without a trace, and the press room was somewhat stunned, never imagining the ‘rookie mode’ could be wielded in such a way.

Yet, some reporters were still struggling.

“Then, what is your view on Bell expressing his dissatisfaction by missing the regular season games?

Do you support him?”

Aggressive and sharp, without disguise or detour, they brandished their questions, determined to not let up—

All eyes, honed keenly, were ready for the challenge.

One could already picture, if Li Wei showed any slip, the onslaught that would follow.

Li Wei, showing off a set of neat, white teeth with a smirk that was anything but warm, did not hide the irony in his smile.

“I hope to compete openly and honorably with top players of the league on the field, which is why we love this sport.”

“With the new season ahead, I’m aware of the increased challenges and am prepared to face them, hoping to improve by competing against various masters.”

“However, I respect individual choices.”

At first glance, one might interpret Li Wei’s remarks as supportive of Bell’s decision to sit out games; but upon closer consideration, Li Wei never mentioned Bell by name, much less expressed support for Bell’s holdout, making it difficult to misinterpret.

Then, pondering it more calmly, was Li Wei’s so-called respect for individual choices actually a dig at Tomlin’s decision?@@novelbin@@

Oh ho, things just got interesting.

Just like during the off-season, Li Wei effortlessly shifted the focus, with the ‘unfortunate’ Tomlin once again cast as the professional scapegoat—

Indeed, to wear the crown, one must bear its weight.

Tomlin truly is the Chosen One of the Pittsburgh Steelers.