"Hello, I'm Anlis from the Sacramento Kings' operations department. We'd like to invite you to perform during halftime of our Christmas game this year. Would you be willing?"
Zhang Jiacheng was initially wary when he heard that.
Ever since he'd become famous, he'd gotten no shortage of calls from scammers.
"A halftime show? Are you sure?"
The voice on the other end replied, "Of course. Wang personally called and asked us to invite you. If you have any doubts, you can video call Wang Yi to confirm."
Zhang Jiacheng tested the waters. "Then could you give me Brother Yi's phone number or WeChat ID?"
"Of course. I'll give them to you right now."
The caller gave Zhang Jiacheng both Wang Yi's phone number and WeChat ID.
Zhang Jiacheng immediately started a video call with Wang Yi on WeChat.
He figured this was a scammer and wanted to see what they were up to.
But the moment the call connected, he saw Wang Yi practicing three-pointers at Golden 1 Center.
His heart suddenly surged with excitement, and he felt like his head was about to explode.
"Brother Yi!"
His voice even cracked as he spoke.
After sinking a three-pointer, Wang Yi turned around and said with a smile, "So, are you willing to come perform?"
Zhang Jiacheng's heart leaped. Excited and thrilled, he said, "Perform? Yes, of course I'm willing!"
Playing in an NBA arena, even if it was only a halftime show, was a dream come true for him.
Wang Yi nodded. "Great. Someone from the operations department will contact you again shortly. We'll talk more when you get here."
"Okay, Brother Yi."
Still buzzing with excitement, he ended the video call.
A few minutes later, the same unfamiliar number called again. "Zhang, we're delighted you're willing to come. We're