LRAB Chapter 523
Chapter 523
Chapter 523: 522 Scam Master Chapter 523: 522 Scam Master “Hey, this is Li Wei.
Sorry, but I can’t take your call right now, whether I’m avoiding it on purpose or not even at home, anyway, it’s not your fault, so, no need to be scared, just leave a message.
Don’t worry, I won’t come kill you like John Wick, wait, who doesn’t know John Wick?”
“...”
“Beep.”
The phone went unanswered, and the answering machine automatically kicked in.
However, the answering machine’s message truly had Li Wei’s style — it ended abruptly without warning, leaving the caller on the other end completely baffled, not knowing whether to leave a message or not.
“Uh.”
Clearly hesitating, there was a noticeable pause on the other end of the line, and when the caller spoke again, there was an unmistakable hint of amusement in his voice.
“Hey, Li Wei, this is JJ, JJ Watt...”
Li Wei’s footsteps halted as he entered the room, then he leaned back again.
Watt?
...
The Watt from the Houston Texans?
But why would Watt be calling him?
Could it be a scam call?
“Sorry for calling you directly like this, it seems a bit impolite, but I thought it best to communicate with you directly, it’s more sincere that way.”
“So, I got your number from your agent.”
“Here’s the thing...”
“Whew, sorry, I didn’t realize I was speaking to an answering machine, I need to collect my thoughts, I’m still not good at talking to machines...”
His plain and simple words unintentionally betrayed a bit of awkwardness and nervousness, which, when combined with the mental image of JJ Watt, strangely seemed to fit albeit being slightly odd.
Li Wei’s mouth curved into a slight smile, and retracing his steps, he returned to the living room to answer the phone.
“Hey, JJ, I thought talking to machines was your forte.”
Watt: ...
Obviously, Watt hadn’t prepared himself mentally.
He had been carefully considering how to speak with Li Wei, then got flustered by the answering machine, wondering if communicating through it lacked sincerity, and now the call was suddenly picked up—
What a roller coaster!
Watt was taken aback, “What?”
Watt was taken aback, “Wait, dear friend, are you subtly showing off as a Super Bowl Champion now?”
Li Wei, “Yep.”
Such a direct response was indeed abrupt, which made Watt burst into laughter once again.
It was this straightforwardness from Li Wei that Watt appreciated.
“Congratulations, brother.
Congratulations on reaching the top of the Super Bowl, your performance was absolutely insane.”
Li Wei joked casually, “So, have you considered joining us?”
Watt was caught off guard again, “You should know I still have two years left on my contract with Houston, right?”
Indeed, Watt is an honest man.
Even though Li Wei was just joking, the unexpected topic threw Watt right into Li Wei’s pace.
In 2014, when Watt was a junior, he signed a top-level contract: six years, one hundred million US dollars, of which $39 million was guaranteed, and an average annual salary of about sixteen million dollars, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league at the time, a historical milestone.
Li Wei grinned, “Of course, as you said, there are still two years left on your contract, and now is the time to think about the future, whether it’s a renewal or a transfer.
You’re just missing one Super Bowl ring now.”
“JJ, even if you haven’t considered it, are you sure Houston hasn’t?”
When Watt is healthy, there’s no doubt he’s one of the league’s top players; but after two consecutive seasons cut short by injury, the Houston Texans can’t help but have their own concerns—
They signed Watt to the league’s top salary, not for a one-and-done postseason.
Watt choked up but didn’t get angry.
Instead, a laugh came from deep within his throat, “Li Wei, I’m doing well in Houston, without Houston there’s no me today; do you believe that?
We’re still the favorites to contend for the championship next season.”
Indeed, with the offensive group’s rising star Watson, and the defensive group’s superstar Watt, the Houston Texans’ on-paper strength is indubitably formidable.
Li Wei could hear Watt’s loyalty and knew the jokes had gone far enough, not pursuing it further, “Of course, I have no doubts about that.”
That’s it?
Li Wei gave up too quickly, leaving Watt somewhat confused.
So, after all the roundabout talk, what was it really for?
Then, at that moment, Watt finally realized, “God, I completely forgot the purpose of my call.”
Li Wei asked innocently, “Oh, did you call me for something?”
Watt couldn’t help chuckling but didn’t dig into Li Wei’s just-now evasion, “Training, Li Wei, I was wondering, do you want to train together during the off-season?”