Wang Yi faced the camera and paused for three seconds.
Then he said:
"A while ago, I suddenly retired, and it caused trouble for all the fans. I sincerely apologize for that."
"And I do owe the fans an explanation. So, taking advantage of this CTV5 broadcast, I'd like to explain why I retired."
"I think every Chinese person has read Jin Yong's The Return of the Condor Heroes. There's a character in that book who never appears, but whose name is famous far and wide: Seeking Defeat Alone."
As he spoke, Wang Yi's voice lowered, and he began to recite:
"For more than thirty years, I roamed the martial world, slaying every enemy and defeating every hero. No one under heaven could stand against me. With no other choice, I withdrew to a secluded valley and made the condor my friend. Alas! In all my life, I could not find a worthy opponent. How lonely and unbearable!"
"My situation is exactly the same as Brother Seeking Defeat's. I couldn't find any opponents in the NBA. The games were too boring, so I had no choice but to retire."
When Wang Yi said this, the fans watching the live broadcast were left speechless.
"Damn, is that your explanation? You're just showing off!"
"He's retired and he's still showing off. I'm done. King of Kings of Bluffing, the title is well deserved."
"Unbelievable, he's showing off again."
On screen, Wang Yi continued, "Of course, I know some fans must have been disappointed when I suddenly retired like that. To be honest, I'm disappointed too."
"So, to make it up to everyone, I've decided to take my talents to the track and field arena."
At this point, Wang Yi paused briefly to give the fans time to react.
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