NBA's Chinese King: The more girlfriends I have, the stronger I become.

Chapter 108: A Comeback Imminent, a Nostalgic Journey Back to Watching Football 20 Years Ago

The match is over, but for the Chinese sports community, this day is far from over.

Highlights of Wang Xiucheng and Zeng Fanbo's games were pinned to the top of various basketball forums.

After a 25-day hiatus, Wang Xiucheng's name once again topped the trending searches.

This forces those young heartthrobs who had just breathed a sigh of relief to once again face the fear of being dominated by Wang Xiucheng!

The following afternoon, Wang Xiucheng, along with Ma Xiaoxuan, Ma Wei, Wu Di, and Wu Jia, a group of five, boarded Fertitta's private plane.

The destination is Philadelphia.

Also on the plane were Fertitta and his son, as well as General Manager Stone.

This was Wang Xiucheng's first time on a private jet; he had never even been on Jenna's private jet.

It was the first time he had realized that rich Americans really knew how to enjoy life.

This private jet is so damn luxurious, it has everything you could want. There are three flight attendants serving it, and they're dressed so sexy and revealingly, their skirts are so short they're practically naked. What are they up to?

"Wang Xiucheng".

After the plane took off, Fertitta said to Wang Xiucheng, "Stone and I discussed it, and you won't be playing tonight. You played one quarter yesterday, so go and join the team today, and then fly to Washington with the team tonight."

“Okay.” Wang Xiucheng nodded in agreement.

Then Wang Xiucheng went to the back to chat with Ma Wei and the others.

Stone watched Wang Xiucheng leave and said, "Are you afraid that fat guy will get wicked ideas if he sees Wang Xiucheng?"

Fertitta scoffed, "That dog doesn't deserve to watch Wang Xiucheng play."

Stone raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.

Stone knew that, in gratitude for Fertitta's help, the man had said he wouldn't join any NBA team and would instead seek a job in the NFL.

As a result, he turned around and joined Philadelphia, and even stirred up trouble between Harden and the Rockets, which directly led to Harden demanding a trade.

That's why everyone calls you a dog; you really are a dog.

Since then, the Rockets have never done business with Philadelphia again.

Seeing that the boss seemed to be in a good mood, Stone cautiously asked, "Boss, what should we do about the matter between Little Potter and Wood?"

Upon hearing those two names, Fertitta's eyebrows furrowed.

Just two days ago, during the Rockets' home game against the Nuggets, assistant coach Lucas was dissatisfied with the team's defense during halftime and called out several players, including Porter Jr. and Wood.

Porter Jr. immediately clashed with Lucas Sr., throwing a water bottle at him before leaving the arena.

After the start of the second half, Wood, who had a good relationship with Porter Jr., refused to play again.

This infuriated Fertitta, who was in the VIP box at the time. He immediately called Stone, who was sitting in the first row of the stadium, and gave him a good scolding.

“Do you remember what you said to me back then?” Fertitta suddenly asked.

Stone's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He cautiously whispered his explanation, "He's usually..."

Fertitta interrupted him and continued, "You said Porter Jr. has All-Star potential and is the Rockets' best point guard in the future. Everyone thinks Porter Jr. is bad, but they have a problem with their judgment."

Stone felt a burning pain on his face and wanted to say something to comfort himself, but he couldn't find the words.

Fertitta picked up his glass and took a sip. "Now I'll ask you one more question: who do you think will be the Rockets' point guard in the future?"

“Wang Xiucheng is definitely number one.” Stone said without even thinking.

"What about position five?"

Stone paused slightly this time: "Shen Jing has a good passing ability, somewhat like Jokic, and is someone who can be developed as a key player."

Upon hearing this, Fertitta picked up a glass of red wine and poured some for Stone herself. "Then what use do I have for these two?"

Fertitta then closed her eyes to rest.

Stone held his wine glass, and this time he finally made up his mind.

Behind the plane, Ma Wei touched this and looked at that, his face full of envy.

"Brother, when are you going to buy a private jet?"

Hearing Ma Wei's words, even Ma Xiaoxuan looked at her younger brother in surprise, "Do you know how much this plane costs?"

Ma Wei shook his head.

Wang Xiucheng looked at Ma Xiaoxuan with interest, "How much?"

Since becoming Wang Xiucheng's agent, Ma Xiaoxuan has thoroughly researched all the teams in the league, including their owners.

She knows almost every boss's history of how they made their fortune and their assets.

Ma Xiaoxuan's eyes changed slightly: "This plane must cost at least 1 million US dollars."

Wang Xiucheng and Ma Wei both gasped in shock. "Holy crap, is it really that expensive?"

"This is not Fertitta's only plane. The team's Boeing 767 was also bought by Fertitta specifically for the team. That one is much more expensive, probably costing more than 1.5 million."

Ma Xiaoxuan continued.

Wang Xiucheng was shocked. He thought he was a rich man, but he didn't expect that compared with the truly rich, he was nothing.

……

At 7 p.m., Philadelphia will host the Rockets.

What was supposed to be an unremarkable match erupted in cheers from the stadium because of the appearance of one person.

Wang Xiucheng, dressed casually, is practically a walking clothes rack; every step he takes exudes his unique charm.

As soon as Wang Xiucheng appeared, many Chinese fans began to applaud and scream.

Wang Xiucheng waved to the crowd, then went to the bench to shake hands with coaches Silas and the team doctor.

The Rockets players, who were warming up, came over one by one to greet Wang Xiucheng.

Green, who had already returned from injury, gave Wang Xiucheng a big hug and said, "You're finally back! You've played enough!"

The Rockets have lost seven straight games and seem to have become the same terrible team they were at the start of the season.

Indeed, that was the case; Philadelphia dominated the Rockets from the very beginning.

Embiid is a center with the height and playing style of a guard; the Rockets simply don't have anyone who can match him.

Embiid racked up 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists throughout the game, easily achieving a triple-double.

Philadelphia also defeated the Rockets 133-113, a 20-point victory.

At the post-game press conference, Stone and Silas appeared together and announced the penalties for Porter Jr. and Wood.

Both players will be suspended for five games by the team for violating team rules.

Stone also announced that Wang Xiucheng has recovered and will make his official return in the next away game against the Wizards, but his playing time will be limited for safety reasons.

A few hours after the announcement, TNT directly modified its live broadcast schedule for the next two days on its official website, adding the Rockets vs. Wizards game to the schedule.

Meanwhile, in China, fans who follow Wang Xiucheng quickly discovered something else.

The Wizards have also announced that Rui Hachimura, who hasn't played a single game this season, will return in the next game against the Rockets.

This excited many Chinese football fans.

A balding man with a large belly gathered his old school friends, whom he used to watch football with, at his home to watch the game.

Students who are still in school are already thinking about how to skip class.

In the dead of winter, a lot of men suddenly appeared in the neighborhood running shirtless.

The whole of China seemed to have returned to the scene of watching Yao Ming play 20 years ago.