Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 858 Formal Challenge
Although Ariana Grande has won countless attention and made a brilliant debut since the release of her first album in 2013, but since then, Ariana has been standing still, going around in circles and unable to find a breakthrough.

Some people say that debut is the peak.

However, the point is that that was not the real peak. Ariana has not had any number one singles or any Grammy Awards so far. On the surface, her career seems to be booming, but it is all just a bubble of social networks and has no substantial weight.

bottleneck?

If this was the bottleneck, Ariana was stuck from the beginning.

To Ariana, this was quicksand. Even though her feet were still standing on the surface, she was being swallowed up bit by bit, and her struggle only made her sink deeper and deeper.

Then, Manchester in 2017 and Mac Miller in 2018, the shadow of death and violence left Ariana physically and mentally exhausted and scarred.

Ariana even began to dread the nightfall because it was too quiet and she could hear the voices in her head, causing her to suffer from insomnia all night long.

Until one sleepless night, she began to randomly switch TV channels and accidentally saw the live broadcast of the American League Finals, and for some reason she stopped.

football?
The first thing that came to my mind was Levi, the player I met by chance on Super Bowl night last year.

The amazing thing is that while looking at a group of players wearing helmets whose faces could not be seen at all, Ariana couldn't help but look for Levi in ​​the crowd.

Then, she witnessed the game with Kansas City Chiefs fans.

They overcame the cold and the freezing rain, and persevered in creating a glimmer of hope in difficult situations; they fought until their legs cramped in the final moments of the regular season, inspiring the team's energy; and finally, they broke out in the decisive moment of overtime, winning the victory with unparalleled perseverance and courage.

Everything seemed impossible, but it eventually became possible. Such a stalemate, such excitement, such concentration, all-round display of the face of competitive sports.

It is not just a victory, but also a battle, a struggle, and a persistence, the tenacious will in despair and darkness, the burning passion in confrontation and entanglement, everything is so fascinating.

There was a spirit, a passion, and a charm in that man, like a black hole whirlpool, which firmly grasped the sight.

Ariana herself didn't realize it, and before she knew it, she was already deeply involved in it, unknowingly watching the entire game through the live broadcast.

But the truly touching moment happened after the game.

When Levi knelt on the ground, secretly hiding his tears, Ariana's eyes also turned red. She understood the sigh and catharsis of finally seeing a result after going through untold hardships and overcoming difficulties; however, after the commentator explained the story of Anne Gallas and the Kansas Chiefs, Ariana realized that Levi's sadness and fragility were not because of victory -

It's about a little girl who fought for her life but unfortunately didn't get to have the last laugh.

At that moment, Ariana's heart began beating uncontrollably. It was the first time she truly felt the charm of competitive sports, just like music.

As for chicken soup for the soul, everyone will say that when faced with difficulties and darkness, bystanders cannot truly empathize with the person involved, and they always advise the person involved to cheer up and be strong; but the problem is, doesn't she know? Doesn't she want to? It is because she can't do it that it becomes a problem.

But Levi didn't.

No nonsense, no sensationalism, but a counterattack with practical actions, that kind of desperate burning and release, allowing the energy of life to bloom without reservation——

Maybe, they cannot decide the outcome of the game; maybe, they cannot predict which will come first, tomorrow or an accident, but at least they can firmly grasp every minute and every second in front of them, fight to the end, interpret, perform and feel the weight of life in the time they can grasp.

Then, Ariana knew that she needed to go to Atlanta, she needed to watch the Super Bowl live, she needed to... see Levi again. In fact, she didn't know the reason, her music career couldn't find the answer in Levi and the Super Bowl; but somehow, she was sure that she should go to Atlanta, in the endless darkness, follow the guidance of the North Star all the way forward, even though she didn't know what she could see at the end of the road, she still took the first step without hesitation.

After seeing Levi, Ariana knew——

Her instincts were correct.

With just a few words, Levi could make the air cheerful, and even though night had fallen, Ariana could still feel the brightness and lightness.

Ariana smiled and looked at Levi deeply. "So, what about you? You are Super Bowl opponents, but you had dinner together before the game. Do your fans know about this?"

Levi glanced at the passers-by taking photos through the glass window outside the restaurant, and even raised his right hand to wave, "Now they should know."

Donald still seemed a little uncomfortable. If it weren't for Ariana, he was confident that he could hide his whereabouts. He had already thought of everything.

Donald was caught stealing glances at Ariana, and he quickly retracted his gaze and hurriedly shifted his attention, "I'm also wondering why the rookie suddenly invited me to dinner."

Levi's face was full of seriousness. "I was going to use the beauty trap to confuse the opponent. Now it seems that everything is going according to my plan."

In one sentence, Donald was dumbfounded and Ariana smiled secretly.

Then Levi continued, "Remember our game in Week 11? Last time, we met in the regular season, Aaron led Los Angeles to beat us."

The second half of the sentence was explained while looking at Ariana.

Donald followed up by adding, "And then the rookie said that classic line, 'I hate Los Angeles.'"

Ariana looked at Levi with disappointment: she settled in Los Angeles.

Levi held up his hands, "New York and Los Angeles, sorry, there's nothing we can do."

There was no quibbling, she just admitted it so frankly. Ariana and Donald exchanged glances and bumped their fists in solidarity.

Levi took the opportunity to joke, "See, that's why I like Los Angeles."

The atmosphere was cheerful.

Levi then continued, "After the game, I told Aaron that I was looking forward to meeting him again, and I would beat him fairly then."

"So, I just want to remind Aaron tonight not to forget this. Hey, man, you'd better save your energy and give it 100% because I'm looking forward to a peak showdown."

Donald was stunned. He didn't expect that Levi would come to challenge him.
Everyone believes that judging from the grievances between the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs, whether it is the historical regional rivals or the half-time Super Bowl this season, the two are in an irreconcilable relationship.

What's more, there is the "Levi VS Donald" that the league has been fueling. The confrontation between the league's best offensive player and the best defensive player in the past two seasons is undoubtedly the focus of the entire league.

Shouldn't both sides fight to the death?
(End of this chapter)