A foreign city, dear you

Ye Lian told Lanshan the pronunciation of the English word and the Chinese meaning of the word.

After Lanshan understood, he went back to the room to read his picture book.

Ye Lian then hurriedly went to cook, while Cao Xueqian went to collect his briefcase.

Ye Lian made two quick dishes, and soon she called for dinner.

At the dinner table, Ye Lian asked again what the game everyone was talking about tonight was?

"Tonight, the Chinese men's basketball team will play against the American men's basketball team." Cao Xueqian said while eating.

"What's so special?" Ye Lian asked.

Ye Lian also loves sports.

Ever since she discovered she had gained weight last time and couldn't fit into her previous pants, Ye Lian paid more attention to exercise, either running or playing badminton, successfully nipping the signs of obesity in the cradle.

But she doesn’t know much about big ball sports, and she’s not interested in it either.

For example, basketball is also a form of fitness. Why do so many people like to watch it?

Don't you feel dazzled by a group of people chasing after each other?

Cao Xueqian smiled after hearing Ye Lian's question: "What's so special? You ask such a cute question?"

Ye Lian squinted her eyes and pretended to be angry: "Are you laughing at me?"

Cao Xueqian put on a fearful look: "Don't dare. But this game is indeed highly anticipated and the event is unprecedented. I heard that it is hard to get a ticket at the venue."

"Why?" Ye Lian asked.

Cao Xueqian said something so mysterious that Ye Lian became even more curious.

Cao Xueqian then began to explain to Ye Lian in a serious manner: "Our opponent is the American Dream Team, which is the top team in the world and includes all the top players in the NBA, including James and Kobe..."

Ye Lian was shocked when she heard this: "So powerful? Then we are not throwing an egg at a stone?"

Cao Xueqian shook his head: "That can't be said. There are several players in the Chinese team who are not vegetarians..."

"Like Yao Ming?"

Ye Lian quickly grabbed the conversation and said that she was not completely ignorant.

In fact, she only knows one Yao Ming. Ha ha.

"Yes," Cao Xueqian nodded: "There are also Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian, both of whom have NBA experience..."

Ye Lian became excited after hearing this: "Is there still a chance of a fight?"

"Of course," Cao Xueqian stuffed a big mouthful of rice into his mouth: "The Chinese team is not a soft persimmon, it has also entered the top eight in the world. Take Yao Ming, for example, he is also a well-known figure in the NBA, and he is also a hard-working Saburo. In one Olympic Games, Yao Ming even swore a poisonous oath in order to motivate his team."

Lan Shan, who had been "listening" every word, interrupted: "Dad, what's the poisonous oath?"

Cao Xueqian immediately sat down and imitated Yao Ming's domineering look and "swore": "If the Chinese men's basketball team does not enter the quarterfinals, I will not shave for half a year!"

"What happened next?" Lan Shan asked curiously with his eyes widened: "Did the Chinese team enter the top eight?"

Cao Xueqian stuffed a mouthful of rice into his mouth: "The game is very difficult. New Zealand, Serbia and Montenegro...are all very strong opponents."

"Didn't get in?" Lanshan looked worried.

Cao Xueqian smiled: "Who said he didn't make it? Yao Ming bravely led the team to the top eight despite the pressure."

"Yeah!" Lan Shan was happy: "Then Yao Ming can shave?"

Cao Xueqian nodded: "The Chinese men's basketball team blasted New Zealand and narrowly defeated Serbia and Montenegro by one point! After the game, Yao Ming said, 'I can shave!'"

Lan Shan smiled, and after taking a few mouthfuls of food thoughtfully, he asked, "Dad, what will happen if Yao Ming doesn't shave for half a year?"

"Haha," Cao Xueqian laughed: "I don't know either, you can imagine it yourself."

Ye Lian was also impressed: "Yao Ming is really a ruthless character. He is the hope of the Chinese team."

Cao Xueqian nodded: "That's right. So facing such a strong opponent from the United States team, the Chinese team will definitely fight to the death. Moreover, tonight's game is at home. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Chinese men's basketball team will definitely defend the host country. honor and dignity."

"In short," Ye Lian concluded with a smile: "You must watch the men's basketball game tonight. If you don't watch it, you will regret it."

Cao Xueqian lost no time in raising his thumb: "Summary in place."

Lanshan is also looking forward to it: "Dad, I want to watch too. What time is the men's basketball game?"

"It's past ten o'clock." Cao Xueqian said.

It was a bit late at ten o'clock, but it was summer vacation and there was no need to rush to school early, so Ye Lian acquiesced to Lan Shan. After all, the Beijing Olympics is a national event, and children should also be able to experience it.

*

After dinner, the family sat on the sofa, turned on the TV, tuned to the sports channel, and watched other Olympic events while waiting for the men's basketball game to start.

The men's basketball game is finally about to begin!

The Chinese team and the American team entered the stadium one after another, and each of them looked as strong as an ox.

"Yao Ming!" Lanshan shouted.

Ha, Lan Shan already regards Yao Ming as his idol.

While watching, Cao Xueqian explained to Ye Lian and Lanshan who was James and who was Kobe...who was Zhu Zhizhi and who was Yi Jianlian...

Ye Lian laughed at herself: "Anyway, I listened to it in vain. I'm still stupid and can't tell the difference."

Ye Lian never worried about exposing her ignorance and stupidity in front of Cao Xueqian.

Cao Xueqian laughed and glanced at Ye Lian: "You are really my treasure. But it doesn't matter. You can tell the difference between the Chinese team and the American team, right? You can tell the difference after I tell you the other characters a few times."

The game officially begins!

Both sides started to pick the ball.

I saw the referee tossing the basketball up impartially, and the two teams began to grab the ball.

Cao Xueqian was immediately attracted to the arena and excitedly gave simultaneous explanations to the two spectators around him from time to time. It's just that he was too absorbed in watching and too excited, so his explanation was a bit choppy and confusing:

"What a monster!

"Ah Lian, come on! Let's compete with the monsters, who is afraid of whom?

"Ha! James' rhythm is messed up! The ball is in Sun Yue's hands!

"Sun Yue, hurry up! Pass to Yao Ming!

"Yao Ming caught the ball! It's up to Yao Ming!

"Yao Ming pulled to the three-point line and made a decisive three-pointer!

......"

As if hearing Cao Xueqian's order, the ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket!

Unbelievable!

The Chinese team took the lead in scoring three points! The scene was full of joy!

Yao Ming clenched his fists, and the Chinese team's morale suddenly boosted!

"Beautiful!" Cao Xueqian stared at the TV and shouted, pumping his fists in excitement!

Influenced by Cao Xueqian, Ye Lian and Lanshan also watched it with gusto, and a sense of pride arose spontaneously.

"Who is the Warcraft? Dad?" Lanshan asked.

Cao Xueqian pointed at the TV: "Look, it's that dark and strong player named Howard, nicknamed Warcraft. He has super jumping ability and can easily reach the basket."

Ye Lian also followed Cao Xueqian's finger and wanted to see the 'Warcraft'.