He always seemed to be this confident.
Messi reminded him from beside him, "The Maple Bear Kindergarten twin stars won't be easy to deal with. They're both far more talented than other kids their age."
Wang Shiyu shook his head and said in Chinese, "To me, they're nothing but trophies waiting to be claimed!"
Messi had no idea what that meant, while Wang Yi had already burst out laughing.
Nicole shook her head with a smile too. She explained the phrase to Messi, then asked Wang Shiyu, "You're so young. Who taught you to say that?"
Wang Shiyu pointed at Wang Yi beside him. "Dad did. Last night, Dad said the Knicks' three stars were nothing but trophies waiting to be claimed. It means they're here to get their heads taken off."
Wang Yi burst out laughing again. He really had said that the night before.
At the time, Wang Shiyu had asked him if he could win today, and Wang Yi had thumped his chest and bragged in front of his son.
He hadn't expected the little guy to pick up the phrase.
Wang Yi patted Wang Shiyu's little head. "I was underestimating the enemy strategically, but taking them seriously tactically. It means that even though I think they're not as good as me, I'll still give it my all when I face them."
Wang Shiyu nodded. "Mm-hmm. I'm doing the same."
Nicole patted their son's little head too. "If you win the championship tomorrow, and then Dad makes it to the Finals and wins the title too, our family will have two champions in one year. That would be perfect."
Wang Shiyu thumped his chest. "I'm definitely going to win the championship. What about you, Dad?"
The pressure was on Wang Yi.
Wang Yi thumped his chest too.