Li Chen had been a little surprised when Kobe showed up, but on second thought, it made perfect sense.
After spending these past few days together, Li Chen had gotten a good sense of what kind of person Kobe was. So Kobe coming to see him now was very much in character.
When Kobe and Li Chen met, there was no small talk. They just got straight to it.
After warming up, the two launched into a thrilling showdown. Li Chen lost, 7–10.
At the same time, Kobe was a little envious of Li Chen's tendency to shine as an MVP on the court but fall flat off it.
In high spirits, Kobe finally explained why he had come.
He wanted to know how Li Chen did it.
Watching Li Chen and Jordan attack with complete abandon had stirred an uncontrollable restlessness in him.
Li Chen rolled his eyes and grumbled inwardly. You're asking me for a favor, and you start by beating the crap out of me? Kobe's social skills really are something else.
As his thoughts wandered, he considered the question and said, "I don't know how Michael Jordan entered the zone, but for me, it was because I was intensely unwilling to accept defeat. When that feeling reached a breaking point, I entered the zone."
"Unwilling to accept defeat?" Kobe rubbed his chin, lost in thought. Then he turned and headed for the gym exit.
Li Chen stared in disbelief. What the hell? Is he just leaving? I told you how to go Super Saiyan, and you can't even say thank you?
Just then, Kobe suddenly stopped.
Seeing this, Li Chen thought, His social skills haven't reached the point of no return after all.
"Come to my house for a get-together tonight," Kobe said without turning around.