Generation Z Artists

Chapter 201 The Old Man's Tactics Spread Far and Wide

The large screen is split in two, reflecting images from both sides.

On one side was a weakened Jordan, his figure appearing particularly forlorn as he was supported by Tim and David.

On one side was the flamboyant Fang Xinghe, raising his arms and roaring, displaying the demeanor of a wise king, exuding domineering aura.

The audience seats were also divided in two.

Half of the people raised their hands to cover their mouths, their eyes filled with tears, and wept bitterly for Jordan's defeat.

Half the crowd roared and cheered for Fang Xinghe's victory.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Heli's eyes reddened, and he murmured emotionally, "We won! Xiao Fang won! This is an unprecedented giant leap forward for Chinese basketball! Chinese basketball has stood up!"

The poet Sun, who was standing to the side, began to recite poetry again.

"You must know that when I was young, I had the ambition to be the best in the world!"

"Fang Xinghe has officially ascended to the top tier of basketball today!"

"He is not alone!"

"Behind him are 12 billion Chinese people, and all their earnest hopes have been fulfilled in this one throw!"

On the big screen, Fang Xinghe's last shot began to be replayed repeatedly.

He bent over, spread his legs, held the ball between his legs, and looked up to meet Jordan's gaze.

Then, he dribbles the ball down, crosses over, and moves forward.

The simple movements were filled with an indomitable spirit.

Jordan stepped forward to press the ball, trying to find a point of contact.

Fang Xinghe took a quick step up and a quick step down, not fully extending his position, but resolutely jumped.

Dribble, land, finish.

Jordan didn't turn around to look at where the basketball landed; instead, he stared intently at Fang Xinghe's face.

I wonder how many hosts couldn't help but express their feelings at this moment.

"What is Jordan thinking at this moment? Is he reminiscing about his youth, when he was just like Fang Xinghe is now, full of vigor and ambition, his heart brimming with ideals and beliefs..."

Various commentators went on and on, offering lengthy analyses of Danzi's emotional journey and engaging in extensive reading comprehension exercises.

Many of them experienced a profound transformation, rising to new heights and moving themselves as well as the audience.

"Jordan saw his former self reflected in his eyes, his gaze filled with both melancholy and immense satisfaction. This is the best ending! The sacred flame of basketball is passed down from generation to generation of champions, warm and profound, nurturing new hope in the midst of melancholy and gloom! This is the legacy!"

But in fact……

Danzi's death stare had only one meaning: You little brat! Are you fucking acting against me?!
Inheritance, inherit your mother's legacy!
Danzi was not convinced at all; he was just cursing under his breath.

But he won't lose his composure; he wouldn't turn around and walk away after losing a game—that's Giaot's specialty.

With a relieved smile on her face, Danzi stepped forward and opened her arms.

Despite the stench, Fang Xinghe embraced Teacher Da Dan warmly, patting each other's backs.

With victory in hand and glory firmly in hand, we must not let our attitude diminish our gains.

Surrounded by cameras and microphones, Danzi sincerely congratulated him: "Congratulations, SR, you won without any controversy."

"Thank you!"

The award-winning actor, with tears in his eyes, rarely lost his composure, revealing an overwhelming depth of emotion.

"Playing against you has been the most wonderful competition I've ever experienced. You've taught me so much and made me truly feel the charm of basketball. I love this feeling, and I love you, Michael!"

Danzi was deeply moved and tears welled up in her eyes.

The two looked at each other with teary eyes, and the same thought arose in their minds at the same time—that little bastard (old rogue), he's so damn respectable!

This is actually due to the difference in their fundamentals.

Losing is a big deal for Jordan, but he can handle it—there are countless nights of defeat on the road to a championship, and one loss won't diminish the value of those six rings.

Moreover, at the age of 38, it is entirely understandable that he would lose to a younger person in a one-on-one match.

The process was so exciting, the confrontation so extreme, who dares to criticize?

Fang Xinghe, however, did not have that kind of foundation. Therefore, if he were to lose, he could not remain so calm. Instead, he would have to maintain an arrogant attitude and establish himself as a challenger who refused to admit defeat.

Only by winning, and winning so beautifully, could Fang Xinghe have earned a decent living.

Of course, he could continue to act recklessly and indecently, but that would not benefit him in any way—why not take advantage of the opportunity to make money from Americans?
With $5000 million, you could build 100 high-standard primary schools.

The honeymoon period between China and the US is only about ten years long. Fang Xinghe can clearly express his dislike for any American phenomenon, but there is no need for him to say "I don't like America" ​​every day. That's not arrogance, that's stupidity.

……

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted around them, and the reporters were deeply moved by the genuine emotions displayed by the two.

"Michael, SR, look over here, let's take a group photo!"

Jordan put his arm around Fang Xinghe's shoulder, his eyes filled with tears and a smile, and left behind this photo titled "Inheritance".

Later, the photo, magnified 50 times, was hung on the history wall of the alliance headquarters as a landmark starting point for tourists to admire and pay homage to in the new era.

But American children of later generations always find it strange—Fang Xinghe, that big-mouthed madman, always mocks our current idol, was he really that amiable when he was young?

Yes, when your brother Fang was young, he was very humble and kind.

When interviewed by reporters after the event, Brother Fang displayed the demeanor of a grandmaster.

"I won hard-fought, you saw that. I relied on the resilience of youth to grind it out. I won't say that I've completely surpassed Jordan in terms of skill and ability now, that's not true. Michael Jordan has stronger physical attributes and experience, he is the undisputed greatest of all time..."

Jordan is the greatest of all time, so what am I?
Look into my eyes, answer me!

Of course, he didn't forget to show his sharp edge.

“I’m not a top-tier one-on-one player. My greatest strength lies in organization and counter-attacks. I can orchestrate the offense of talented players. Our lineup is weak, but I’m confident that I can beat all opponents with Michael.”

"Including Kobe and Shaq?"

"Including Kobe and Shaq."

Fang Xinghe nodded gently but firmly.

On the other side, Jordan also offered Fang Xinghe heartfelt praise.

"SR's magnificent footwork is unparalleled in history. The superhuman explosiveness and control made that breakthrough an unstoppable god-like skill. What do you call that skill? Phantom Strike? Wow, that's fitting. He was so fast that he left afterimages in my eyes!"

"However, I will urge him to reduce his use of that technique. It is too violent and will severely damage SR's knees and ankles, causing fatal damage to his athletic ability."

"Pursuing victory, pursuing the next championship, doesn't require SR to burn so brightly. I have the ability to protect him, and that's my responsibility."

Clearly, despite the hype, neither player was willing to concede control of the Wizards.

Fang Xinghe's statement was "together with Jordan," which ostensibly meant a dual-core system, but he also emphasized the importance of his role in orchestrating the offense.

Danzi, on the other hand, emphasized "protection and responsibility," meaning: I am the older brother, I have experience, I am a champion specialist, little brother, listen to me.

American media aren't stupid; of course they'll take this opportunity to clarify the most important questions.

"Michael, will you still be the core of the team?"

"SR, your one-on-one bet is on the team leader. Do you think you are the Wizards' leader now?"

On this issue, the two showed completely different attitudes and styles.

Danzi replied: "You know, I'm already 38 years old. My comeback is for two reasons: first, to entertain the public, and second, to unleash my love for basketball in the last years of my life when I can still play."

I no longer crave championships; I just want to stand on the court and face one challenge after another—that's what living is all about.

There is no doubt that I am not the future of the Wizards.

So if your question is about 'the core of the team,' then it's clearly not me; I'm just a senior member of the team.

The Emotional Intelligence Pill is back online.

He subtly acknowledged that Fang Xinghe was the core of the team, but clung tightly to his position as the locker room leader, maintaining an extremely delicate balance.

This is entirely because Fang Xinghe has the ability to win another championship with him.

Many casual fans misunderstand Danzi's personality, thinking he's jealous and resentful, unable to tolerate anyone being above him. That's not true. His pettiness is actually masked by his pride; on the court, he won't allow himself to use dirty tricks to win.

The idea of ​​relinquishing military power by a factor of 8 is something that Da Dan would never do.

If I'm not the Finals MVP, I'd rather not have this championship—this kind of dark and narrow-minded behavior will never appear in him.

Once he's on the field, he'll do everything he can to help.

Intentionally holding Fang Xinghe back? Impossible.

At most, he would slack off in some non-critical matches, letting Fang Xinghe see the truth: you can't do it alone without me.

Was Fang Xinghe traded away because of leadership?
He wouldn't do that out of pride, and even less so out of self-interest.

In fact, as long as someone can defeat Danzi in an extreme, bloody battle, he never hesitates to show him respect.

For example, Larry Bird.

In his Hall of Fame speech, Dan Zi hurled insults at all the losers he looked down on, but praised Larry Bird and Magic Johnson highly.

"Larry Bird and Magic Johnson... When I entered the league, you made me feel that the league was so special. You gave me a goal to strive for, and made me want to be the best player... You lit the way for the league so that I and others could follow."

In addition, he repeatedly praised Larry Bird's basketball intelligence, perseverance, and domineering ability to take over the game in crucial moments.

So much so that when he became the team owner, he immediately became eager to make a move and couldn't control his gambling instincts when he saw a new player modeled after Bird.

This has directly led to many outrageous talent shows.

—This is pure nonsense. Bird's successor is even worse than Jordan's successor; both are useless.

In conclusion, at the very end, Danzi delivered a meaningful and emotional speech.

"You all think Michael Jordan has to be a tyrant, but in fact, Fang was the one with a more volatile temper. He cursed at me more than once, but I went against everyone's opinion and insisted on using our only number one pick to select him."

Furthermore, to allow him to focus on playing, I spent four months in rehabilitation before having this open one-on-one match with him.

Now that I've lost, you all think there's something wrong with the Wizards? What's wrong? We're doing just fine.

You will see how a Jordan who only wanted to enjoy basketball helped SR achieve his great dream. This will be the beginning of a legend and the end of the last.

So dignified, so very dignified.

If the Emotional Intelligence Pill weren't a limited-time, limited-quantity hidden card, Danzi's business empire would have doubled in size.

……

When faced with a similar problem, Fang Xinghe displayed an unyielding and domineering attitude.

"I have complete and absolute respect for Michael Jordan. He is a spiritual leader for all basketball fans. But I will also have complete and absolute control over the organization. We will not play the triangle offense. We will play a multi-layered, three-dimensional Fang's space offense. I will be the core of the offense."

Before he had finished speaking, he raised his hand and tapped his temple with his index finger.

"Don't underestimate a genius's basketball intelligence. One-on-one is actually my weakest skill!"

Such outrageous remarks naturally stirred up a huge uproar.

The news that broke today could fill a week's worth of writing.

……

Fang Xinghe Ascends the Throne!

Epic One-on-One Showdown, Ultimate Clash: Jordan Loses to Kung Fu Kid!

"Asian Flying Man? NO, Alien!"

Ten intense games, the pinnacle of singles competition: two champions deliver a timeless classic!

The young tiger's first roar already reveals its aura of conquering the heavens!

Fang Xinghe, Jesus in the World

Fang Sheng plays ball with great force, defeating Jordan.

……

The next day, Fang Xinghe was the headline of sports sections all over the world.

The American media naturally had the most complex emotions, praising vehemently and criticizing wildly.

Some criticized his "grinding down" tactic as too sneaky—many discerning people, including professionals, could see that Fang Xinghe was trying to confuse Jordan from the very first game.

The famous Joe fan Andrei was very emotional.

"SR is a shameless scoundrel! Utterly despicable!"

He deliberately acted as if he lacked physical reserves, deceiving Michael Jordan and causing Jordan to choose a steady, attrition-based tactic.

If not for that, Mike was fully capable of ending the battle in three rounds or less, testing the waters in the first round, going all out in the second and third, and winning two rounds in a row!

But SR deceived everyone with her superb acting skills!

Due to business considerations and some internal team factors, Michael Jordan chose to throw the game, intending to achieve victory naturally in a more peaceful way.

As the game dragged on, SR was still panting heavily, just like in the first game, but he was driving to the basket with boundless energy – it was hilarious!

Jordan has so many die-hard fans that the article had a huge impact.

This group completely denies Fang Xinghe's victory, believing that he used the most shameless means to deceive his future comrades.

But the baby's breath grinned and laughed strangely.

"What do they call this? The 'wearing down the old man' tactic,' is it? Hahaha, well done!"

"I now completely acknowledge Fang Xinghe's tactical abilities. That old man, how did he even come up with that idea? Hehehehehe..."

Whether it's American or Chinese/Japanese/Korean starry sky, most people who like Fang Xinghe are drawn to its novelty and excitement.

Fang Ge won fair and square; I can only kneel down and say "Awesome!"

But he won by wearing down the old man, so what if I not only want to praise him, but also want to imitate him?
Challenging authority and overcoming the strong with the weak is a victory of both will and wisdom.

While it's slightly less popular in Europe and America, it's a style that Asia really loves.

Japan, in particular, feels as if it has defeated its American "daddy."

However, the most enthusiastic celebrations were undoubtedly held in China, where an estimated hundreds of tons of firecrackers were set off in a single day—the number of giant firecrackers with hundreds of thousands of shots is unknown.

Of course, no one is as crazy as South Korea.

The headline of Pravda: Jesus on Earth.

Do you think this is over?
Shoe cults, with Fang Xinghe as their nominal leader, are emerging and flourishing in large numbers. They dare to proselytize by simply photoshopping a picture of Fang Xinghe.

This matter later caused a huge mess, but that's another story, so let's leave it at that.

Da Huang and Er Hei's families also failed to stabilize the situation. They had originally planned to block Fang Xinghe, but... they couldn't block him at all!

Regardless of whether it's good or bad, I have to write about him.

Then, when Brother Fang saw so many dog-related media outlets making sarcastic and nitpicking comments, he waved his hand and specially approved 100 million RMB in funding, and published "The Dog Taming Story" in newspapers in both places again.

This time, the number of people who broke through the defenses increased tenfold.

Even the usually aloof Old Li couldn't take it anymore and asked in astonishment: "Are you fucking crazy?!"

The original words were not exactly those, but the meaning was the same, showing how deep Fang Xinghe's harm to both places was, and indeed, it was unforgettable.

However, as the instigator, Brother Fang didn't have time to pay any attention to them.

The crucial closed-door meeting that will determine whether he will actually make it to the NBA is proceeding in depth in all aspects.

If all the conditions can be agreed upon, then he will officially join Jordan in the 2001-2002 NBA championship.

Things are progressing extremely smoothly.

White arrogance, Black barbarity, the League's discrimination, and Nike's indifference—all these transformed into smiling faces in the face of Fang Xinghe's absolute talent.

Official announcement on September 29th.

　The basketball segment sped up and ended quickly. Then, entertainment segments began to be interspersed throughout.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)