Chapter 129: Heading Abroad for the Competition (Part 2/2)

All members participating in this World Championship were to take a bus from here to Beijing Airport.

When Tang Feng arrived at the training center, everyone had already packed up and was ready to go.

Yao Ming came forward to greet him.

The two had a brief chat.

Then the bus arrived.

Everyone boarded the bus in succession.

Soon, they arrived at the airport.

Many fans, knowing they were going abroad for the World Championship, specially came to see them off!

This moved the members of the national basketball team deeply.

They boarded the plane and found their seats.

Yao Ming specifically sat next to Tang Feng.

Although Tang Feng was not as tall as Yao Ming, Yao Ming greatly respected him!

After all, Tang Feng’s basketball skills were indeed high! And the training plan he devised was very effective! He believed that as long as he persisted, his strength would definitely become stronger.

“Little brother Tang, I’m planning to return to China for development after this World Championship. Do you want to join me?” Yao Ming extended an invitation.

“I didn’t hear wrong, did I? You’re talking about returning for development? Don’t you plan to stay in America? With your skills, even in America, you would definitely achieve a lot,” Tang Feng was somewhat surprised.

“Though the orchard is nice, it’s not a place to live forever. Our China’s basketball career, although developing slowly, I believe that as long as we all work together, sooner or later, we will surpass America,” Yao Ming was full of confidence.

Hearing what he said, Tang Feng nodded, “That’s a must! As long as we can train higher-level players, then the fans will definitely enjoy watching domestic basketball games!”

“So, I want to return as soon as possible,” Yao Ming said.

“But will the team let you go?” Tang Feng was somewhat worried.

“It shouldn’t be a big problem! At worst, I’ll pay a penalty fee! Anyway, no matter what, I must return for development,” Yao Ming stated resolutely.

“In that case, let’s work out a plan when you return,” Tang Feng said.

“Okay,” Yao Ming nodded.

“Our opponents in the first two rounds shouldn’t be too strong. How about you don’t play at first to conserve energy?” Yao Ming discussed.

“That’s fine! Or you guys play the first two quarters. Adjust based on the score. As long as the score difference isn’t too drastic, I’ll try not to play, giving you guys a chance to perform,” Tang Feng agreed with a smile.

“The main reason is that you’re too strong. If you start, the game will quickly enter garbage time. Then, the opponents might give up resistance too early, making the game quite boring,” Yao Ming explained.

“You make a lot of sense! Let’s do as you say! Anyway, our goal for this World Championship is the championship,” Tang Feng was full of confidence.

“Championship, something I never dared to dream of before. Not just me, the other teammates didn’t dare to think about it either. After all, our best historical achievement was reaching the quarterfinals. Winning the championship would be as difficult as climbing to heaven,” Yao Ming sighed.

“Now, you can start dreaming about it! This championship is ours to take!” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“If the team wins the championship, it means we’ve created a new historical record! By then, not only will we gain fame, but we’ll also receive a significant prize,” Yao Ming became excited at the thought.

“The World Championship’s prize money can’t be much, right? Compared to your salary in America’s team, it’s probably insignificant,” Tang Feng joked.

“Even a small mosquito is meat. I heard this World Championship’s prize money is three million US dollars! Each person can get about two hundred thousand! That’s not a small amount!” Yao Ming responded.

“That’s true. But as long as we win the championship, we’re sure to receive a lot of advertisements afterward, which can significantly improve our living conditions,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“These are just imaginations for now. After all, winning the championship isn’t easy! Especially against America’s team, we might not win,” Yao Ming expressed deep concern.

“Don’t worry! With me here, there won’t be a problem!” Tang Feng smiled happily.

Along the way, the two talked a lot. Unknowingly, the plane smoothly reached its destination.

Everyone disembarked from the plane.

Staff from the World Championship’s organizing committee were already waiting at the airport exit.

Seeing Tang Feng and the others come out, the staff quickly came forward to greet them.

Under the staff’s guidance, they arrived at the hotel where they would be staying.

Many media reporters had been waiting there for a long time.

They swarmed around Yao Ming!

After all, in the eyes of the outside world, Yao Ming was the biggest star of the China men’s basketball team!

Of course, his skills were also the strongest!

Yao Ming felt somewhat embarrassed.

He knew very well that Tang Feng was the strongest player on the China men’s basketball team!

Without a doubt!

Even he was far inferior to Tang Feng!

Seeing this scene, the teammates also couldn’t help but turn their gaze to Tang Feng!

Everyone knew that after this World Championship, Tang Feng would definitely become world-famous!

Tang Feng, however, didn’t care.

The media reporters weren’t very familiar with his basketball skills yet. After the games, he would naturally be able to prove his strength!

By then, these reporters would naturally come to interview him!

All he needed to do was wait patiently!

After the reporters gradually left, the players also moved to their arranged rooms.

Each player had a single room.

This arrangement was made to ensure the players could rest better.

Tang Feng quickly took a shower.

Then, he called Su Xiaoli.

They talked for a long time.

Only when Yao Ming knocked on the door to invite Tang Feng for dinner did the two reluctantly end their call.

Soon, they went to the restaurant.

The restaurant was already filled with many people.

This included players from America’s basketball team.

Yao Ming greeted them.

“It’s really unexpected to meet you here! Hopefully, we don’t encounter each other too early in the official games,” a player from America joked.

“It’s hard to say. Anyway, we’ll give it our all,” Yao Ming responded.

” Yao Ming, your skills are strong! It’s a pity your teammates aren’t up to par. If they were like us, they could definitely help you win the championship!” another player laughed.

“Who says my teammates aren’t good! Their skills are very strong!” Yao Ming’s face showed displeasure.

“Really? I’d like to see how good your teammates are! I hope they don’t disappoint me!” the captain of America’s team said provocatively.

“You’ll know when the time comes! See you on the court!” Yao Ming said before leaving with Tang Feng.

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