Basketball miracles

Chapter 87 [What a dream collaboration!]

Xiao Tu has no training today and can stay home and rest.

He cooked some wontons, which were just ready when Rosamund Kwan woke up. The two then enjoyed a sweet breakfast and chatted together.

The fact that an American superstar would make her a loving breakfast made her incredibly romantic touched Rosamund Kwan, her eyes practically turning into hearts. "So you really can cook Chinese food, you weren't lying to me."

"Why would I lie to you? I cook for myself less often now, but I used to cook all the time." Xiao Tu recalled the time when he first transmigrated, with a touch of melancholy.

At that time, he had no family, little money, and as a time traveler, he was not used to living in America and was under a lot of pressure.

Eating out was too expensive and didn't suit his taste, so he had to cook for himself. In the beginning, his dilapidated apartment where he lived alone couldn't even cook Chinese food; the kitchen facilities were incomplete and the ventilation system was inadequate.

Can you cook Western food?

"I know a little, but what I make isn't as good as what you get in restaurants."

In the morning, the two of them sat on the sofa, chatting about trivial things.

Dating is about finding someone you can talk nonsense with; that's true for most people. Behind the endless chatter of some young men and women lies a deep-seated reluctance to part ways.

Xiao Tu particularly enjoyed listening to Rosamund Kwan ramble on, because they communicated in Mandarin Chinese, an experience he hadn't had in a long time. In America, finding someone to practice Mandarin with was incredibly difficult.

Xiao Tu wasn't worried at all about Madonna suddenly showing up at his door. The big-name singer was too busy; her schedule was packed lately.

To better complete her tour, Madonna rehearsed and trained relentlessly, sometimes practicing for up to 12 hours a day. She also had to travel to other cities for promotional activities, not just shuttling between New York and Los Angeles.

She has to perform live at multiple music festivals. Although she feels exhausted after each performance, the sense of accomplishment that comes with that exhaustion makes her very satisfied.

Xiao Tu was absolutely right when he said that Madonna belongs to the stage and her fans, not just to one person.

A man with a strong desire for control should never date a popular singer, not only because they will see each other infrequently, but also because the singer must be thick-skinned and not jealous.

Madonna takes a sexy approach, interacting with a group of male dancers and performing various sensual dances. If Xiao Tu were the type to take relationships seriously, he would definitely feel uncomfortable watching her.

At noon, Xiao Tu ordered a deep-dish pizza for delivery, just enough for a quick meal.

In the afternoon, the two chatted about the entertainment industry, and Xiao Tu learned that Rosamund Kwan had not yet starred in the classic film "Lucky Stars in Summer" that made her popular.

This movie has been screenshotted by countless netizens, and it represents the biggest sacrifice Rosamund Kwan has ever made.

In the film, the "Lucky Stars" trick Rosamund Kwan into believing there's a fire while she's sleeping. They tell her to hide in a bathtub full of water and stick a straw out of the water to breathe and save herself. Kwan believes them and lies down in the bathtub wearing only a white nightgown. After getting wet, the nightgown clings tightly to her body.

On the one hand, she made a huge sacrifice by showing skin in the movie. On the other hand, she proved that she has breasts.

The film grossed nearly HK$30 million, making Rosamund Kwan a star. She still has long hair now, but cut it short for the role. Personally, I prefer her with long, wavy hair; short hair makes her face look too round.

In a parallel universe, Rosamund Kwan was also rumored to have had an affair with Jackie Chan because of this film. Hong Kong media reported on it for a long time, practically portraying her as a modern-day Su Daji (a notorious femme fatale in Chinese mythology), and no amount of clarification from either of them could change that. It's said that Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung had a falling out because of her and didn't work together for several years.

Xiao Tu's actions will likely trigger a butterfly effect, so it doesn't matter if Rosamund Kwan doesn't film this movie.

However, Xiao Tu still hoped that Rosamund Kwan could return to Hong Kong to film a few classic movies and make a name for herself. Although her salary wasn't high, at least she would have something to do; she couldn't be supported by him forever, could she?
If Rosamund Kwan becomes a canary or a parasitic plant due to the butterfly effect, then it's meaningless.

Rosamund Kwan's charm wasn't just due to her beauty; she later became an independent and successful woman. In a parallel universe, she was a real estate tycoon who made hundreds of millions. In her later years, she rekindled her dream of becoming a designer and created a sleepwear brand.

She was very successful in her career, transforming herself from a debt-ridden young woman into a multi-millionaire. Although she relied on men at times, she primarily depended on herself and always maintained a clear head.

People without talent can lose everything in any business they do, like that guy who left the entertainment industry, Linhuchong.

From a career perspective, Xiao Tu suspects that Rosamund Kwan and Madonna would have something in common, since both of them like to hoard houses.

Rosamund Kwan also stayed at Xiao Tu's apartment today and met Sheryl Fen, who came to see Chris. The four of them had dinner together, and the two beautiful women with captivating eyes were quite a sight to behold.

The next morning, Xiao Tu first drove Rosamund Kwan back to her mother's house, and then went to the Lakers' training session. He was flying with the team to Houston that evening for an away game and wouldn't be picking her up.

Seeing her daughter's smiling face, Zhang Bingqian knew that she had emerged from the shadow of divorce and was now being nourished by love.

Zhang Bingqian knew Xiao Tu; she had met him once at Big Bear Lake. He was young, handsome, and wealthy—her son's idol. How could he possibly be interested in her unfortunate daughter? Zhang Bingqian was a Western-worshipper; it was really tough for Chinese people in America, with hidden discrimination everywhere. Finding a job was a minor issue; some discrimination was overt. She had even encountered two white men squinting at her while she was out grocery shopping.

Zhang Bingxi asked, "Didn't you tell him you were divorced? What if he finds out later?"

"I told him, and he didn't look down on me. He even thought I was very strong," Rosamund Kwan said happily. "Maybe he just likes me the way I am. He keeps praising me for being beautiful."

"Maybe you're really lucky; he's very famous in the United States."

When Guan Shihua returned from school, she was surprised to hear from her sister that her idol had become her "brother-in-law." She exclaimed, "Sister, Xiao has a girlfriend? And she's a really famous female singer named Madonna."

Rosamund Kwan was stunned. "What? Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Guan Shihua said with a sweat in his eyes, "You didn't ask me, and besides, he's so famous, I never thought he would be interested in you."

Zhang Bingqian covered her face with one hand: "Sigh, I knew things wouldn't be that simple."

Rosamund Kwan: ​​(╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻

The family's good mood immediately vanished.

Rosamund Kwan asked her younger brother about Xiao Tu's love life, but he didn't know much and would have to ask at school. There were two die-hard fans of Xiao Tu in his class, the kind whose homes were covered in posters of him.

In the afternoon, Guan Shihua brought back news that Xiao Tu did indeed have a girlfriend, and Madonna was even more famous than him, being the most popular female celebrity in the United States this year.

The two often appear together in entertainment news, and several times they even made the headlines.

Rosamund Kwan calmed down for an afternoon, did not immediately confront Xiao Tu, and then quickly came to terms with it.

"It's okay. So what if he has a girlfriend? They're not married. I'm younger, so I have the advantage. And I'm definitely prettier. That Madonna is just a singer."

Guan Shihua poured cold water on the idea, saying, "Madonna is a stunning blonde beauty. People often request her songs on music channels, and we can see her on TV tonight."

"Then take a look."

That evening, the three of them tuned the TV to a music channel and soon saw the music video for "Like A Virgin".

Rosamund Kwan was stunned for a moment because the music video was filmed by Madonna and Xiao Tu together, and they even wore wedding dresses.

Wow, she really is a stunning blonde beauty, and the kind that looks incredibly sexy.

Zhang Bingqian sighed, "What are you going to do? If word gets out, you might end up on the news."

Guan Shihua said, "She has more fans than football fans... Sister, I think you're in danger of getting beaten up."

Guan Zhilin was sweating, and she was losing confidence in her appearance again.

Yeah, this woman looks like someone you shouldn't mess with, and she's a big star too.

Is this my destiny? Why do I always encounter bad men?
But we've only just started dating, are we going to break up right away? I haven't gotten anything out of it yet.

Maybe he really would be willing to buy me a villa? Then we could secretly get together without Madonna knowing...

Just then, someone requested Madonna's "Material Girl." Madonna looked even more beautiful in this music video, and the lyrics were even more controversial.

Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me, and I think they're all nice, but if they can't give me what I want, I'll say goodbye.

They can pray, they can argue, but they see no hope, that's all.

Because those boys with wads of cold, hard banknotes are my true love.

Because we live in a materialistic world, and I'm a materialistic girl...

Rosamund Kwan stared blankly at Madonna on TV, posing seductively among a group of men.

Are you kidding me? This song is practically a reflection of me! What a dream collaboration!
(End of this chapter)