Li Chen's performance was there for all to see. He had practically carried the team by himself in the first half, then, at a crucial moment in the second half, used two dunks to wake his teammates up. He had won everyone over, so it came as no surprise that he was named the game's MVP.
Li Chen got the skill [Duel Master] as he had hoped.
He also broke his personal scoring record.
Clippers locker room.
Alvin Gentry pushed open the door, and all the players called out together, "Coach."
Alvin Gentry nodded, then looked around. His brow furrowed slightly. "Chen, where'd you run off to this time?"
At Alvin Gentry's question, the players exchanged knowing smiles.
"Where could he be? On a date with his new girlfriend, obviously," Odom said sourly.
Hearing Odom's words, Alvin Gentry froze for a moment and thought, Didn't that kid say he was just helping her out? Don't tell me the act turned real.
Alvin Gentry began to worry.
At a restaurant somewhere in Los Angeles.
"What made you come watch the game? Your friend said you weren't much of a basketball fan."
Avril thought for a moment. "Mostly, I came to say goodbye."
Li Chen looked a little surprised.
Avril explained, "I have to get ready for next year's album, so I'll be away from Los Angeles for a while."
Li Chen understood. "I hope your album sells well." After saying that, he went back to wrestling with his steak. He was really hungry.
Seeing Li Chen's perfunctory well-wishing, Avril blinked, then asked curiously, "Don't you want to win me over and then make our relationship official?"
Li Chen looked at Avril, thought seriously for a moment, then shook his head. "Right now, I don't want anything. I just want to surpass