Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1620 Daring to Dream
boom! Boom boom boom!
Like a volcanic eruption, they all rushed to shout into Li Wei's phone.

"Captain, congratulations!"

"There are no excuses this time. Come on, let's start fighting right now."

"Ahhh, I knew it, Captain, I knew it!"

"As expected of you, Captain!"

"As expected, the captain is still a chieftain, with our tenacity."

"Captain, hurry, hurry, come to Arrowhead Stadium, let's play a game!"

It was bustling and noisy, incredibly lively.

Bowen and Diggs were completely stunned. Only now did they finally realize who was on Levi's phone, but surrounded by the carnival scene before them, they were still confused and didn't understand what was going on. They just felt an energy pulling them into party mode.

When Li Wei put the phone to his ear again, he joked, "Captain, how's it going? Can you feel the brothers' enthusiasm? Everyone's sharpening their knives."

“Haha, you newbie…” Alex couldn’t contain his laughter. “Ha, you’re putting me on the hot seat.”

Li Wei said calmly, "Come on, Captain, you've already been through thick and thin. You're better than most of the people on our team now. You shouldn't be afraid of challenges, right?"

Alex, "Does the so-called 'most people' include you?"

Li Wei: "Of course."

Alex was taken aback; he hadn't expected such an answer.

Li Wei: "Captain, injuries and age are the ultimate challenges in competitive sports, but no one can escape them."

“I’m lucky that I haven’t faced any real challenges in my career so far. I can say I’m not afraid of them, but those words don’t count until I actually face them firsthand.”

"So, you have completed a challenge. You should face all the possibilities that come next with equanimity. You should not be afraid of me. I should have the honor to challenge you fair and square."

"A man who truly dares to face death. Captain, that's a title to be envied."

As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Watt.

Watt noticed it, and his heart skipped a beat—

He had experienced what Alex had gone through, including two season-ending injuries, not to mention playing through injuries and enduring pain for years on end.

Watt looked at Levi.

Levi smiled; those words were not only addressed to Alex, but also to Watt.

Alex let out a long breath. Levi was still the same Levi, upright and full of fighting spirit. Even after winning three consecutive championships, he had not changed. He was exactly the same as the rookie he remembered. This made Alex sigh and feel gratified at the same time.

"Rookie, thanks." That was the first thought that popped into Alex's head.

Li Wei was completely bewildered. "For what?"

Alex laughed, "I'm so glad you're still you. You haven't become that arrogant, rude, and conceited bastard who thought he was the king of the world after winning three championships in four years."

Li Wei: "...Captain, I feel like there's something hidden in your words."

"Haha." Alex burst out laughing. "Shh." Alex was still not good at talking behind people's backs, and his awkward laughter couldn't stop. "Haha."

Taking a deep breath to clear his mind, Alex regained some composure. "I don't know how the new season will go or how it will end, but... I think I'm ready, not to prove myself to others, but to keep running on the field and keep fighting for my dream."

“I know Washington has a lot of work to do to defeat you, but…”

Levi interrupted Alex, "No buts, Captain, just go for it. Just go for it." Alex chuckled, "I want to make it to the Super Bowl." The words finally came out.

Li Wei: "Hooray! Well done, Captain! Dare to dream, dare to challenge, anything is possible!"

Alex knew how difficult it was to make it to the Super Bowl, and he knew it was unrealistic to set such high goals for his first season back from injury. He also knew that the Washington Football Team was not ready, but he couldn't help but think that way and try to challenge the impossible.

Just like the chief in Kansas back then.

This is also why Alex called Levi first. It all stemmed from Levi; it was Levi who made him believe in dreams and dare to pursue them.

Even now, it's still the same; Li Wei is still Li Wei.

Alex's confidence burned even brighter. "You know that if my dream comes true, it means your dreams will be shattered, right?"

Li Wei: "Haha, Captain, bring it on, I'm ready."

Upright and dignified, full of spirit.

Along with that, Alex's world brightened up as well. "Remember, wait for me in Tampa Bay."

This year, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington National Football Team will not meet in the regular season, as one is in the American League and the other in the National League. This means that if they want to meet, the only possible scenario is the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay.

The Washington Football Team must defeat ambitious NFC rivals such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and Green Bay Packers to reach the Super Bowl. The season hasn't even started yet, but one obstacle after another is already looming ahead. However, Alex's confidence is higher than ever before.

Li Wei's smile also blossomed completely, "See you in Tampa Bay."

After hanging up the phone, Li Wei looked at his teammates, who were all laughing and making a lot of noise around him. Watt's quietness stood out in the crowd.

A thousand words swirled on Li Wei's tongue. He could vaguely guess that Watt was thinking about his own situation because of Alex's predicament, but any inspirational quote seemed insignificant in the face of the harsh reality.

Li Wei thought for a moment, "JJ, let time do its work."

Watt looked up at Levi.

Li Wei: "What I mean is, time will prove everything and heal everything."

“I can’t give you an answer right now. I don’t know Houston’s attitude, and I can’t guarantee that you’ll still be welcomed back to Houston…” Levi could sense the dimness in Watt’s eyes. Despite the cruelty, he couldn’t lie. “I’m sorry, I can’t.”

"The only thing we can do is to seize the moment, do our best, and then face the consequences of our choices with equanimity."

Watt gave a wry smile. "Rookie, I thought you were good at comforting people, but now it seems you've made things worse."

Li Wei's eyes widened. "Who said that? It's slander! That's slander!"

Watt couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Li Wei spread his hands, looking helpless. "O'Brien should want to prove himself right, that you players who left Houston were wrong; you also want to prove yourself right, that O'Brien staying in Houston was a mistake, and that O'Brien had to leave if Houston wanted to go any further."

"So, right now everyone's sticking to their own opinions. The fans are innocent; they can only passively wait for the result. What else can we do?"

Watt looked at Levi quietly, and Levi looked back at him with clear eyes and a firm gaze.

In the end, Watt succumbed, his tense shoulders relaxing. "Focus on the present, do your best. Let the game decide everything."

After a pause, Watt added, "Just like Alex, right?"

Li Wei nodded slightly, "Yes, just like Alex."

(End of this chapter)