Capítulo 1427: Chapter 1426: Must Win at All Costs
Standing atop the summit, feeling the chill of the heights—
This is where Li Wei finds himself now.
The entire league looks up to Li Wei, follows him, and the players at different positions on the mountain—be it the summit, the midsection, or the foot—tend to have different thoughts. Meanwhile, the players opposing Li Wei have swirling thoughts that never cease, constantly churning like a storm.
Look at those “good buddies” among the Kansas City Chiefs’ players, many are disappointed. Then, look at those in the league and online who scramble to show their submission, and a group of players are utterly furious.
Get lost, sycophants!
In the league, Li Wei has an unknown nickname: Voldemort, the one who must not be named.
However, it’s not out of fear; everyone knows that the league is Li Wei’s biggest partner. If they offend Li Wei, they might face invisible restraints and restrictions, even getting labeled as “villains,” akin to standing against the league.
Therefore, the San Francisco 49ers are eager to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, both publicly and privately.
Staley makes no effort to conceal his edge, with other soldiers of the San Francisco 49ers being no exception—
Why must all attacks be aimed at Garoppolo and San Francisco, refusing to let Kansas City just watch from the sidelines, and immediately dragging Li Wei into it.
Media reporter: Welcome, welcome, please say more.
Garoppolo nearly spilled all his true thoughts, struggling with all his might to hold back.
It’s not because of Donald’s persuasion. In fact, Donald remains professional, distinguishing with a calm and objective attitude. He wouldn’t favor Li Wei, and when facing Garoppolo, Donald is entirely his agent, considering his interests and strategizing for him.
Rather, it’s because of Brady’s persuasion. Brady is right about one thing: when it comes to psychological warfare, Li Wei is a master. Not to mention novices like Garoppolo, even old foxes like Belichick have stumbled three times in Li Wei’s hands. They mustn’t fall into Li Wei’s traps and play his games.
Thus, Garoppolo urgently hit the brakes, pulled the reins tight.
“As for the specific situation of the Super Bowl, we need to observe gradually, but I believe that my experience serving as Brady’s backup in New England can help me withstand the pressure of the Super Bowl, from preparation to the game.”
“I won two Super Bowl championship rings while following Brady, even though I didn’t play a single minute, yet I believe no experience is wasted. Learning how to handle pressure and distractions from negative comments is helpful; I am at ease now, completely unfazed.”
“I’ve also learned from watching Brady during Super Bowl games, noticing how he remains calm and treats it like any regular game.”
“As a starting quarterback in the Super Bowl for the first time, I will seek advice from Brady.”
Reporter, “Seek advice, what advice? On how to defeat Li Wei?”
Back and forth, a crash-style Q&A.
However, Garoppolo couldn’t continue, suddenly stuck, unable to hide his expression, slightly bewildered and flustered.
Poof.
A rustle of ridicule and mockery unintentionally slipped out among the reporters, each lowering their eyes to hide their smiles; yet the buzzing noise in the air was more corrosive, even felt like a harsh sting.
Though the reporter didn’t say it, Brady faced Li Wei five times in his career and barely won once, losing both playoff encounters, with dismal results.
If Garoppolo intended to ask Brady how to beat Li Wei, he probably wouldn’t find the right answer.
Brady’s one notable defeat.
Garoppolo’s breath caught in his throat, nearly causing him to roll his eyes and faint; he clenched his fists, loading all his anger and shame into his tightly clenched palms, causing his arm and shoulder lines to slightly tremble:
The fists were hardened!
Now, Garoppolo had an additional reason he must win.
He longs to reach the Super Bowl summit, to prove that he isn’t a “Master of Lying Win,” to achieve a breakthrough in his career. These are reasons to fight for victory; yet now, he yearns to see Li Wei looking dejected and crestfallen, to see Li Wei’s haughty head hanging down, to see these reporters gaping in astonishment, left speechless, and to overturn those taken-for-granted stereotypes.
Initially, because of Mahomes, Garoppolo still had a good impression of the Kansas City Chiefs. Last year before being injured in a game against the Chiefs, Mahomes didn’t even know him, yet he sincerely comforted and encouraged him, demonstrating the great demeanor of a top player, which Garoppolo always remembered.
He was even preparing to publicly applaud Mahomes through the media, extending a friendly olive branch.
But now, because of Li Wei, any trace of favorability has been reduced to ashes.
Damn Li Wei!
He, Jimmy Garoppolo, will defeat Li Wei. Period. That’s just how simple it is.
Eight attempts in the conference finals?
Yes, that’s a fact, but so what? The San Francisco 49ers seized victory and advanced to the Super Bowl, which is the only important thing. If necessary, on the Super Bowl stage, he is still willing to be part of the team, collectively striving for the championship, not like some people say one thing and do another, with conflicting words and actions.
Data doesn’t matter; only victory and the championship do.
This is where Garoppolo is different from Jackson, Watson, and others, and it’s also the key weapon for Garoppolo to rewrite history.
Taking a deep breath, then another, the rapidly beating heart in his chest finally subdued, only the boiling blood in his ears continued to roar.
Finally, Garoppolo barely found his calm.
“The experience of champions,” Garoppolo said through gritted teeth, almost word by word. “Brady has won five championship rings and is still the league’s first man.”
“I still remember, at the start of Brady’s career, no one believed in him, even thinking Belichick’s choice of him was a joke, but where are those who mocked him then now?”
“Ha.”
“We will win. We are ready, unafraid of any challenge, bravely facing any difficulty, a united team willing to defeat all opponents, all enemies, and trample over their corpses to the peak.”
“Trust me, we will win.”
“Definitely.”
Word by word squeezed out through clenched teeth, a glimmer of determination flashed in Garoppolo’s eyes, the buzzing noise growing louder in his eardrums, eventually transforming into a palpable edge, sweeping across the on-site reporters.
The reporters could all feel this sharpness, leading everyone to obediently close their mouths, exchanging glances in stunned silence—
Therefore, could the Super Bowl bring about a showdown worthy of expectations?
From Shanahan to Garoppolo to Staley, the San Francisco 49ers showed boldness and courage across the board, now appearing ready.
Rubbing hands!