When pride still matters

Chapter 89 I’m anti-Mike, what, my boss is too?

Although Yu Fei, Jordan and Collins all emphasized that there was nothing wrong between them, the sports pages of major newspapers the next day put a photo of Yu Fei and Jordan on the front page as expected.

Their intentions can be seen through the titles of various media outlets.

The Washington Post's headline read: Frye and Michael respect each other amid row.

The New York Times headline read: Michael has yet to learn to live harmoniously with young people.

The Los Angeles Times headline read: The rising rookie leaves MJ at his wits end.

The most important one is the "Seattle Times": Frye is DC's most critical player so far, but Michael is not, which is why they can't get along.

In any case, this matter is a big deal.

Yu Fei also changed from the "anti-Mike" in the team to the recognized "anti-Mike".

Although he is firmly in the starting lineup and playing well, it is difficult for the relationship between Yu Fei and Jordan to turn around.

Yu Fei doesn't take this seriously. As long as he is in the starting lineup, his season goal will be completed.

So what if the relationship with Jordan is not getting along well?Taking a step back, what's the worst possible outcome of this?He was traded.

With his current performance, even if he is traded, he will be taken seriously by a new team.

Even being traded is what Yu Fei wants to see. Life is short and only by staying away from Jordan can he live a good life.

Since we can't leave for the time being, we can only make do with it.

The next day, Yu Fei got on the team bus and came to the airport.

The November schedule is over, and the Wizards are ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6 wins and 8 losses. After that, they have two days of rest.

When entering the team's special plane, Yu Fei greeted the team reporter Steve Wyche: "Good morning, Steve, I read your article and it was great."

Although Yu Fei was surprised that Wyqi discovered from the quarrel between him and Jordan that there was respect between them, Wyqi's article undoubtedly helped their public opinion in Washington breathe a sigh of relief.

At least the fans won't be paranoid anymore.

"Thank you for enjoying it," Wyche said. "You played great too."

"Thank you. For your words, I will work harder next time."

"Try harder not to pass the ball to MJ?" Wyche asked with a smile, "Are you sure?"

"Ahaha" Yu Fei suddenly raised his feet to show off his new shoes, "Steve, what do you think of my shoes?"

Yu Fei is wearing a pair of sexy purple Reebok sneakers.

This is the first exclusive combat boot created by Reebok for Yu Fei, called "The Chosen One". It is said that this name was Quint DeMeo's idea, because Yu Fei was originally Gary Smith became famous in the professional basketball world with his "Chosen One" article.

"Not suitable." Jordan on the side expressed his opinion, "You should let them design a blue sneaker, navy blue, that is the color of DC."

"You don't understand anything at all," Yu Fei said lightly, "There is no earthier color than navy blue."

Jordan's brown eyes flashed with anger, "Listen, I'm the biggest shoe seller in history, you can't say I don't understand this!"

"That's right if you say so." Yu Fei felt there was no need to quarrel with Jordan over such a trivial matter, "It's as if every shoe was red when you played in Chicago."

This is a passive and unconscious trigger of someone who knows in his heart that he should shut up, but is a mean-mouthed person.

"Because I don't just serve Chicago, my brand belongs to the world." Jordan said proudly.

Yu Fei said mockingly: "Really? I'm not sure if the people of the world will like your mustard-colored sneakers. Anyway, I don't like them. They are ugly."

"Mustard color obviously looks good, you idiot!" Jordan was really a little angry.

Then, Tyrone Naseby, who didn't realize that it was dangerous to step into the bickering of two players with the highest power level on the team for no reason, looked at the mustard-colored Jordan shoes at Jordan's feet and said, "Is it a size 13?"

Jordan glanced at him and said, "It's actually 13 and a half yards."

Naseby laughed, "They're mustard, right? I remember you wearing them in Detroit and I loved them."

It’s broken, there’s a licking dog!

Yu Fei imitated Stephen A. Smith's tone in his heart, and dealt a wave of AOE damage to Jordan's shoes with malice: Anyone who likes this shoe is sick, it is really ugly!
However, Yu Fei forgot one thing, Jordan is still Jordan, what happened to the licking dog?He Qiao has a way to make licking a dog feel as uncomfortable as eating shit.

"You like it?" Jordan asked.

"Correct."

"You mean you're going to buy a pair of mustard shoes, T-Nez?"

Judging from Jordan's demeanor and tone, Nasby could already feel that he seemed to have interrupted at the wrong time.

"You guys were talking about shoes. I just wanted to tell you that I like your shoes."

Naseby's level of humility at this moment has surpassed Song Qingshu in "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword", and he has become the most "death-loving" dog licker in Yu Fei's heart.

"Mustard is for starters," Jordan said sarcastically. "You should get another pair."

"I mean"

Jordan didn't give him any chance to explain: "Buy a pair of substitute shoes."

Jordan's ability to humor others was top-notch. Many people on the plane laughed. Naseby tried to fight back, but his tongue was tied.

He is sober.

The only person on the Wizards who dared to confront Jordan was Yu Fei.Yu Fei has strength and talent. He can fight Jordan and get out unscathed. As an undrafted player who is struggling in the league, offending a big guy like Jordan is the only way out.

Naseby decided to keep his mouth shut.

If someone wants to ask Yu Fei why he has a bad relationship with Jordan, he will tell you the story of Kwame Brown.If Brown's story is not profound enough, then Tyrone Naseby's experience should make people understand that when dancing with God, the most important thing is not whether you can have a good relationship with him, but how you can defend yourself in front of him. dignity.

After returning to Washington from Philadelphia, Yu Fei went home to rest for a while, then practiced 500 more shots with the help of Anthony Lawson, and went to the gym to work out for an hour.

The next day, Yu Fei went to the Verizon Center for training early.

Since entering the NBA, Yu Fei has been like an ascetic, only going to a nightclub once, and then being disillusioned with the abominable silicone aesthetic. Coupled with the pressure brought by Jordan, he had to concentrate on basketball.

Now that his position is secure, it stands to reason that it's time to relax.

"Da Fei, I know you like natural ones. If you want, I can arrange it for you." Lawson said with a look on his face.

Yu Fei knew that flesh and blood would approach Lawson and use Lawson as a channel to promote himself.

Yu Fei believes that Lawson will not harm him. He will ensure that the woman he comes into contact with is not a flesh and blood with ulterior motives, but a pure slut who wants to unlock the achievement of "I slept with Fry Yu" .

"Are you free, Tony?"

"I'm afraid you're holding it back, brother, you really need to find a chance to enjoy it."

"Now is not the time. My position is not as stable as you thought." Yu Fei asked, "How did you do with the matter I asked you to communicate with Tim more last time?"

Speaking of this, Lawson's big nostrils started to steam: "That damn bald white guy, he ignored me at all! I'm afraid there's no way to do this. He and MJ have been friends for many years, and you know your relationship with MJ Yes, it’s impossible for him to betray MJ.”

"Betrayal? Listen to how unpleasant your words are. He is a trainer, and I need a trainer. The old guy will retire in two years. Do I still need his services? I don't want him to cooperate with me now. I You mean, when the old guy retires, can he be my trainer?"

Lawson wisely asked himself: "Do you think he would agree? I don't think so."

Yu Fei has always felt that black people's concept of "loyalty" seems to be different from that of other races.

Obviously this is a business matter, but he wants to understand it as "Is Grover loyal to Jordan?" He takes a step back and says that Grover is Jordan's number one henchman, but as long as Jordan retires, he will become a capitalist. It is impossible to have direct contact with migrant workers like him anymore.

What Yu Fei wants is for Jordan to come to him when he retires and help him train. Is this difficult?

"I will try again."

"Try harder, don't be afraid of rejection, and have the spirit of a Spurs mason."

"I don't like the Spurs." "Actually, I don't like it either."

Jordan will not participate in training today, the reason is still tenosynovitis.

However, owner Abi Pollin once again came to the Verizon Center to inspect player training.

After Doug Collins led the team to complete the tactics class, a confrontation match was arranged.

Yu Fei did not participate in today's match because he was taken off the court by Wes Unseld on the grounds of participating in "obligatory activities."

"Volunteer activities? Are you going to the slums to give gifts, or are you going to a nursing home to care for the elderly? You can't go to school to meet children, right? I don't want to go."

Unseld said solemnly: "Mr. Pauline wishes to see you alone."

Finally, the real boss is not here, and the fake boss wants to summon him again. What's going on?
With doubts, Yu Fei followed Unseld to the door of his boss's office.

Susan O'Mary has been waiting here for a long time.

"Fry, Mr. Pauling appreciates you very much, so he wants to have a chat with you alone. You don't have to think too much." Unseld said, "Michael won't know."

The doubts in Yu Fei's mind are getting bigger and bigger. What does it mean that Michael doesn't know that he can meet and chat with the real boss and still hide it from Jordan?
Wait, Jordan and the boss are not the same team?

That's right, how could they be in a group?Who can stand Jordan?

Yu Fei walked into the office, where Paulin was sitting there reading information.

"Boss, do you have a problem with me?"

Yu Fei asked straight to the point.

"Don't call me Boss, you can call me Mr. Pauline."

He really likes people to call him Mr. Pauline, but you don’t really think that everyone is as unruly as Unseld, do you?
"Oh, Mr. Pauline."

"Fu Lai, your mother called you that, right?" Paulin showed friendliness, just like what Yu Fei saw that day.

"Well, this is the Chinese pronunciation of Fly."

"They do sound similar." Pauline continued to talk about irrelevant things. "I often hear people mention you recently. Even if they are not in DC, some people know that the Wizards have a promising Asian player. You have done a great job for us." Bringing attention that Chris Webber and Juwan Howard didn’t bring.”

"It's everyone's credit."

"You are very humble. I like humble young people."

If Paulin hadn't been there that day when Yu Fei made a scene at the Verizon Center, Yu Fei might have believed him.

But after everyone has personally experienced Yu Fei forcing the coaching staff to push him into the starting lineup, Paulin may be the only one who still feels that Yu Fei is humble.

"I heard you and Michael had a little quarrel?"

"Yes, it is a very small friction. Please rest assured that there will be no problem. Michael and I are both people with a sense of boundaries. We will not cross each other's boundaries. What's more, Michael is my mentor and helpful friend. Always respect him."

Okay, I've said that, it's time to let me go.

Yu Fei no longer wants to engage in official talk with the big boss.

"Fu Lai, I do like humble people, but sometimes if humility is too much, it is hypocrisy."

Are you introducing yourself?
Yu Fei asked casually: "Ah? Am I being hypocritical?"

"You are hypocritical."

If you like to be non-hypocritical, then I can also be non-hypocritical.

Yu Fei didn't want to talk nonsense with him anymore, "Boss, I'd better call you Boss. Please also call me by my English name with an authentic American accent and stop saying 'Chinese'. There's nothing like that between us." Familiar, so to me, you are just a person who pays me a salary, and I am a person who plays for you. This is how we contact each other. Is there anything else you want?"

Pauline liked humble young people, that was the truth.

Wes Unseld is a model employee in his mind. He always knows how to advance and retreat, understands choices, and knows who his parents are. He will always respect and love the person who works for him as "Mr. Pauline." .

Yu Fei is not that kind of person.

Paulin could tell at a glance that Yu Fei was not and would never be a submissive subordinate like Unseld.

He, like Jordan, for the most part, doesn't see himself as a worker, he sees himself as a collaborator, and as such, he doesn't respect the franchise owner.

However, Pauline was not the kind of person who would get angry because a young man was not submissive enough. He could tolerate Elvin Hayes back then, and naturally he could also allow Yu Fei to draw the line between the two sides so rudely.

"I love how straightforward you are, Fry. I feel like you're like a nephew to me."

Yu Fei asked with a smile: "Then what do you want from me, Uncle Paulin?"

"Your commitment, your loyalty, your stance."

Yu Fei smiled and said: "I will not do anything beyond my obligations. I mean obligations that are not included in the rookie contract."

"Contracts are contracts, people are people, we live in a disgusting world, Frye, sometimes you have to do things beyond your obligations."

"for example?"

"Keep doing what you are doing, and as long as you commit, I guarantee you will be the face of the Wizards for the next 20 years!"

"What is loyalty?"

"As a player, don't you think you should be loyal to your city, loyal to your colleagues, your teammates, and your boss?"

Suddenly, a huge amount of information poured into Yu Fei's mind.

The first thing he confirms is that Big Boss is also the "anti-Mike."

If he insists on doing what he is doing now, doesn't that mean he continues to be anti-Jordan?

The owner who completely handed over the life and death power of the team to Jordan actually made such a request to himself?

After Yu Fei thought for a while, he gave his response: "Loyalty should be two-way. Until the situation changes, of course I am loyal to DC, loyal to the fans and some teammates. As for my position, I'm sorry, I was not born with I have the 'anti-Mike' gene. What I do is just what I want to do and what I have to do. It has nothing to do with my position. I will not make any promises for this kind of thing. After all, you want me to be loyal to my teammates, but If I agree to your request, wouldn't that be indirectly betraying my teammates? I won't do that kind of thing."

"Okay, Frye, it seems you are still a little worried about me." You, the majestic boss, are carrying the banner of Jordan and asking me to oppose Jordan. Do you still want me to trust you?Is your brain circuit okay? "You do make sense. Loyalty should be two-way. Just be yourself. As long as you are loyal to DC, my guarantee will still be valid."

"Can I go back to training?"

"Go."

After Yu Fei left, Susan O'Mary and Wes Unseld entered the office.

"Fry didn't say anything strange, did he, Mr. Pauline?" Unseld asked.

Pauline looked at him kindly: "He said a lot of strange things."

"It's normal for young people to be ignorant."

"Do you think Michael is sensible, Wes?" Pauline stood up, and the green and red color on his face was now clearly visible, "They are the same kind of people. They don't understand that there will be a price to pay for offending the franchise. .”

Omari asked in surprise: "Fry refused?"

"Are you surprised?" Paulin said coldly, "However, from the moment he walks into this room, it doesn't matter whether he agrees or not. Michael will never believe him again. In any case, he is my person, even if No matter how unwilling he is, Michael will have [-] ways to push him to my side."

Omari agreed, smiling. "I think Michael would know about this by now."

Unseld blinked and wanted to say something, but gave up.

Although he understood every word Pauline and Omari said, his brain couldn't process it.

He suddenly felt that it was possible that Yu Fei didn't understand it either, so he rejected Mr. Paulin?

You can't rule it out, right?

Right?Dawes felt that he had discovered the biggest blind spot.

(End of this chapter)