Scarlett saw that he had taken the initiative to talk about work, and a flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes. Still, she quickly composed herself and replied softly:
"I'd like to do an exclusive interview with you, talk about your mindset playing through injury and how those two game-winning shots felt."
"You can contact my agent about the interview. They'll handle the arrangements."
Wang Yi's tone was calm, maintaining a carefully measured distance throughout.
"I still have something to take care of. I need to head back to the locker room first. I'll be going now."
With that, he did not wait for Scarlett to speak again. He gave her a slight nod, turned, and strode away without looking back.
Scarlett remained where she was, watching his resolute departing figure. Her eyes were filled with reluctance and a faint sense of grievance.
She had liked Wang Yi for a long time. She had fallen for him when he hit the game-winner to win the championship last season.
Then came interview after interview, encounter after encounter, and her feelings only grew stronger. Her eyes had never been able to hide her love for him.
But she also knew that Wang Yi had a happy family. He always deliberately avoided her and never gave her any chance to cross the line.
He would not even say a harmless flirtatious remark.
Wang Yi quickly walked out of the press conference venue, finally letting out a breath of relief.
It was not that he could not sense Scarlett's feelings. He simply knew full well the responsibilities of family. His wife and children were his bottom line, and he would never do anything to hurt them.
So, faced with Scarlett's affection, he could only deliberately keep his distance.
Every conversation was strictly about work or