Chapter 6: Unexpected Recognition

"Are you coming back?" Li Ao jumped up directly: "Let's not, Aunt Vivian, I am still young, I believe I can manage without therapy! It hurts too much, I am afraid of the pain"

During his high school years, the White Mamba did not make it into the top 100 high school players in the United States, but he has now become a somewhat well-known star in college basketball, which can be considered a remarkable turnaround

Please convey my thanks to your boss

After finishing lunch, Li Ao just went home and lay down.

No way, Li Ao grabbed the chest of his jersey, wiped the sweat, and said: "I need to take a shower first; I can't even stand the smell on myself."

... ...

At this moment, Li Ao pushed the door open and walked out, casting a sidelong glance at Sam Clancy and said: "The high school genius who substitutes for Little Lan Bill."

Start over

Li Ao could only find solace in the 50 achievement points he had just obtained

Although still in a somewhat incapacitated state, being young, he already feels much better than yesterday and thinks he can practice his shooting.

Transform sorrow and indignation into motivation

As soon as Sam Clancy spoke these words, Trepagnière's expression turned displeased, and he fell silent for several seconds

Sam Clancy wanted to rush up and fight, as he had been poked in a sensitive spot

More than two hours! At least 90% of the time was spent training, with sets of 3-minute footwork drills. The rest time after each set was strictly limited to 30 seconds, and apart from that, there was only a two-minute break after completing a large set of training. The rest of the time was spent continuously training

Vivian nodded in satisfaction: "Then let's get up and make lunch, I am hungry, the ingredients have already been sent over."

The next morning, he called the office of the Brown basketball team, intending to inquire whether Brown could practice today

Oh? Are you studying architectural design with Jeff at the library?

Trepa Gnier sensed Li Ao's emotions and did not continue on that topic, instead asking: "Shall we go have lunch together?"

Trepanier nodded and did not engage with Sam Clancy any further, leaving with Li Ao

After sending off the therapist, Vivian approached the massage table and poked the limp Li Ao, saying: "Remember to let me know after the next training session, I will call Jack to give you therapy; he is the star therapist at the Light Rehabilitation Center and has excellent skills

"What a joke, their company will not refund the money. I spent all my money on new shoes. You tell me you are afraid of pain and won't do the therapy? If you won't do it, then you owe me a pair of shoes!"

It is broken, the arm is going to break...

Having received recognition, Trepagny was very pleased: "Indeed, I think the same way. With just a bit of design knowledge, one would not make this stadium so chaotic; I get lost every time I come here"

Before Li Ao could retort, Henry Bibby hung up the phone. When he called back, the line was immediately cut off, leaving Li Ao in the living room seething with rage for quite some time

I train so hard, and I still have to cook

Moreover, the attitudes of the teaching assistants vary greatly; Xavier-Johnson is enthusiastic and talkative

What is the use of effort? For someone like him, who is unknown even in high school, no amount of effort will make a difference

Slow down

Tre Pagnière is a prime example of a comeback story. During high school, he was virtually unknown. In his freshman year, he took the initiative to participate in tryouts and joined the basketball club. By the latter half of his freshman season, he seized the opportunity to deliver several impressive performances. In the last season of his sophomore year, he capitalized on the graduation of the previous starting players and secured his position as the starting shooting guard. Although his physical attributes are average, with limited running and jumping abilities, he possesses a very strong physique. Standing at 193 centimeters tall, he has comprehensive and outstanding skills, and he has now become the primary scoring option on the team's backcourt.

No feelings!

Li Ao is quite meticulous when it comes to bathing; even when taking a shower, he ensures that he is thoroughly clean. After rinsing off the sweat, he considers the shower complete. Trepagnière teased Li Ao a couple of times before leaving.

If this were to be heard by the neighbors next door, it would be difficult to explain. Fortunately, today is the weekend, and the neighbors next door left early in the morning.

He spoke little and got straight to work, guiding Li Ao in warming up, assisting him in loosening his muscles and joints, and then immediately began the training.

Indeed, my dream is to build a skyscraper that features my signature colors! Just like the Twin Towers in New York, a landmark building of a nation

It is better not to mention this teaching assistant; once mentioned, he will inevitably feel somewhat displeased, but he also senses that Sam Hayes is not specifically targeting him

Li Ao pondered what metaphor would be inappropriate, but he still encouraged, "One must always have dreams; what if they come true?"

Around noon, Vivian knocked on the door calling Li Ao to her room, expecting to have lunch, but instead ... ...

Jeff Trepagniere was one of the teammates that Li Ao had a good impression of when he learned about his teammates through the information before joining the team

Here, you need to use a force similar to that of a shuttle run, with an instantaneous start, back and forth! Back and forth! You must start quickly, paying attention to the power from your back! No, that's not right, do it again!

Due to the host's training performance not meeting the qualified level, the physical therapy function cannot be utilized

Training Mode: Team training schedule

After saying that, Hayes just left, and Li Ao collapsed directly onto the floor. He now feels that Xavier Johnson is truly a warm-hearted man!

Jeff, how did you end up associating with that guy? He is not a good person

Trepanier said: "It's alright, Leo, don't hold it against Sam. That's just his personality; he is actually a good person, works diligently, and is very professional"

However, noticing the head coach watching the spectacle from the side, Li Ao gritted his teeth and persevered. In the end, his steps became numb, and he purely followed his instincts.

As he passed through the narrow gym, Trepagni remarked, "I don't know what the designer of this sports facility was thinking; even the newly added areas are designed in a chaotic manner"

This struck a chord with Li Ao, who then remarked: "It is likely that he received kickbacks, or else this designer must have shielded the owner of this stadium from bullets."

... ...

Congratulations to the host for receiving a training reward: 50 achievement points

Oh ho ho ho ... ...

Li Ao nodded and went to the changing room together with Trepagnyer

The teaching assistant in front of me has a much colder demeanor and speaks very directly

I absolutely love physiotherapy; I will definitely do it! I am truly grateful to Aunt Vivian for arranging such an excellent physiotherapist for me

The therapist advised you not to remain inactive and to engage in moderate exercise. Moreover, I have spent so much money, so you should provide me with some compensation, right? Dinner is also entrusted to you

Start over

However, the one who answered the phone was Henry Bibby. Upon hearing him inquire about the training, Henry Bibby directly retorted: "Do you want to die? What kind of joke is this? If you want to die so badly, just lie down in bed."

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When he did not perform well yesterday, he received encouragement; today, however, he is met with one criticism and denial after another, which leaves Li Ao feeling very frustrated

He decisively chose to lie on the sofa and play Contra

Who made him incompetent

Li Ao responded: "I understand"

Sam, Brian has already mentioned you; you cannot hastily draw conclusions about someone. I think he is quite good. Did you see how hard he trained yesterday and today? I really appreciate this about him

Pain, pain, pain ... ...

Li Ao is quite talkative, and Trepagnière is also very conversational. The two of them continued to chat while taking a shower, quickly becoming familiar with each other

I feel targeted again, and there is nothing Li Ao can do about it

Vivian said to the therapist who was tidying up various massage equipment: "Thank you for your hard work, Jack"

This is incorrect, start over

Finally, at 11:30, Sam Hayes said: "Today's training ends here"

Sam Hayes, another technical advisor of the team, has learned from Xavier Johnson about the head coach's strong 'preference' for the newcomer

Although the notorious reputation brought many troubles to Li Ao, it also afforded him one advantage—most of those who knew him did not dare to provoke him

However, when it comes to Samuhayes, he is even more displeased with the negative reviews. He now wants to prove something, and his motivation for training has increased significantly.

But he did not dare, just as he did when faced with the humiliation of Shelby-Jordan

Yesterday's shooting practice, Li Ao felt it had already become quite tedious

Completion Status: Exceeded the training schedule set by the coaching staff

Initially, he had mustered all his strength to practice continuously from morning to afternoon, but after the lunch break, he felt that he had already become useless

The muscular man, referred to as Jack, chuckled and said: "Feel free to call me anytime. The boss has stated that your needs come first. By the way, let this child get up and move around more. After exercising, one cannot just lie down; it will compress the active muscles and affect the results of the workout."

Training score: Poor

Li Ao raised his gaze and saw who it was. He reached out his hand to pull him up and said, "Thank you, Jeff"

This teaching assistant is just like a robot

At that moment, someone walked up beside him. He initially thought it was Brown, but the arm that reached out was much more robust.

A slight obsession with cleanliness can be contagious, Trepagnière said as he touched his own soaked jersey: "Then I will take a shower first"

Training content: Basic skills for defensive movement

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After a full hour of turmoil, Li Ao was completely exhausted, lying on the massage table without even wanting to move a finger.

You need to exert force with your waist simultaneously here! No, that's not right, do it again!

I thought you were just playing around with the basketball team, but I didn't expect you to be serious. You train so hard that even Henry said you have impressed him greatly

Ignoring the now flushed Sam Clancy, Li Ao said to Trepagni: "Let's go have lunch, I'm about to starve"

Another negative review, he wants to experience the physical therapy function of the device

My whole body is sore

When Li Ao finished washing, dried himself, and changed his clothes to go out, he saw Trepagniere chatting with Sam Clancy, seemingly discussing topics related to him. He instinctively paused the action of opening the door

But now, he feels that yesterday's training was too blissful; the training of defensive footwork fundamentals is the real torment

Wait a moment

Listening to Li Ao's cries, Vivian considered adding soundproofing to the room