Chapter 0001: Have you drunk counterfeit liquor

In the 2008 - 2009 season, the Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal for his second season. During this season, O'Neal managed to regain some strength under the treatment of the Suns' team physician, Thomas Carter. He surprisingly played in 72 games, and with 3 regular season games remaining for the Suns, O'Neal could potentially appear in 75 games this season. Such attendance rates were not achieved even during O'Neal's three consecutive championship seasons or his dual MVP seasons.

I encountered a joyful event yesterday ... ... What exactly did I encounter? Did I win the lottery? Those so-called beauties in American dramas all seem to be attracted to lottery winners ... ...

There is no doubt that the Suns have offered a grand prize this time

Sun Ce finally remembered why "myself" would be here: "Given the current situation, it is definitely not a dream, so this 'myself' must be me."

Sun Ce's thoughts became complicated again; he just wanted to say one thing: who the hell said that crossing over would allow one to live like a president? He had no idea what to do next!

Sun Ce walked to the bedside and lay down

Watching the American girl with a very common name walk out and close the door, Sun Ce felt a sense of ... ...

However, sitting on the bench watching the game...! ... This is even more exciting than sitting by the sidelines!

What should I do now? Should I honestly be a carefree international student, finish university, and return home to take over my father's hot pot restaurant? But I don't know how to run a business! Moreover, in 2009, smartphones have gone through several generations, and I can't even remember things like the lottery...

It is rather strange that, as of now, O'Neal has played 72 games this season, while Nash has only played 70 games, which makes the medical team of the Suns appear even more magical

It is inscribed with the words "Dear Sun" at the top

The world of Americans ... ! ... Sun Ce is a bit confused upon his arrival!

Since I have come here, I shall make my peace with it. As a child who lost his father in a car accident and whose mother, worn out from raising him alone, also passed away early, I was raised by my grandfather. When I graduated from university, my grandfather, at the age of 80, peacefully departed after seeing his grandson grow up healthy. Coming into this world, I truly have no strong desire to "find my way back home".

I did not touch the phone, but I did touch an envelope

Sun Ce opened the envelope, and inside was an invitation. After glancing at it, memories related to this matter surged in his mind

However...

No one is left, and Sun Ce is now feeling a bit lost

Sang? The sun? Dear sun? No, that's my surname. If it's written like this, not to mention my parents, I wouldn't even recognize it myself...

The post-90s generation in China has developed a casual and complacent character due to the unfriendliness of the times, which is vividly embodied in Sun Ce. He no longer thinks much, gets up, puts on his clothes, and tidies up his belongings into the backpack placed on the chair.

Finally, holding the invitation letter from the Suns team taken from the bedside table, I gazed at this grand prize

Is the iPhone 3G much more expensive than my Xiaomi...

I am now indeed 1.9 meters tall, and I have only played beach volleyball; I estimate I would embarrass myself if I were to participate

Moreover, there is the salary of 11,097 US dollars donated by Steve Nash, which is calculated based on the veteran minimum salary for one game this season

The headache has subsided, and Sun Ce instinctively reached out to the bedside table to grab his phone

Yesterday, I just received the year-end bonus, and after drinking heavily with my colleagues, I fell off the bridge

After checking the time, Sun Ce reached out and... The space beside him was empty, and it was only then that he noticed the sound of running water coming from the bathroom

Thinking of this, Sun Ce felt a bit of a headache

Sun Ce now remembers that this is one of the female companions invited by a friend to the party last night, although he does not know her at all... Before closing the door, Sun Ce instinctively called out: "Beautiful lady, you haven't given me your phone number yet..."

Sun Ce has now taken over the nest, and there is no significant difference or psychological barrier.

Forget it, I have to go see the game! Although I have memories of watching the game live, I have never seen it in person, so I might as well go and take a look! This is a VIP seat, even better than the tickets by the sidelines. The Suns are playing their last game against the Heat? That means I can meet the scoring champion Wade? I can even get his autograph? Sun Ce decided to go watch a game in person first.

Even without a "salary," the mere opportunity to participate in the competition is already significant, and even if one is substituted after just one round... Moreover, it is basically certain that it is merely a formality, which is a common occurrence in the NBA. It is just unclear how this healthy individual ended up being selected for such an event this time.

By the time Sun Ce received this invitation letter, the Suns had a record of 43 wins and 36 losses, while the eighth-placed Jazz in the Western Conference had already achieved 46 wins and 31 losses. Even if the Suns won all three of their remaining games, they would only reach 46 wins. Furthermore, the Suns were swept by the Jazz this season, and the reason is quite simple: O'Neal was completely dominated by the Jazz, and the Suns' half-court offensive strategy was also thoroughly countered.

My name is Sun Ce, born on January 7, 1990, I am 19 years old, from Chengdu. My father has little education, and the day before I was born, he happened to watch "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," which is how I got my name. I am 190 centimeters tall and weigh 80 kilograms. I am an international student and an enthusiast of table tennis and basketball. My parents run three small-scale chain hot pot restaurants in the Chengdu urban area, and our family is well-off. My parents, who are not very educated but have honestly made some money through business, are very indulgent. After graduating from high school, I was sent to study in Phoenix, USA due to certain circumstances.

Sun Ce wanted to prop himself up to sit up

Sun Ce opened his eyes; the room was not particularly dark, as the window was left open, allowing for a reasonable line of sight.

Sun Ce struggled for a long time but finally decided not to be troubled anymore. He lay down to rest for a while, and gradually his mind became clearer, allowing him to recall some matters.

What comes into view is not the ceiling of my rented room, and looking at the quilt, it is also not my own quilt. I lift the quilt!

My name is Sun Ce, born in June 1994, 25 years old, from Chengdu. My father was fond of the Three Kingdoms. I am 175 centimeters tall, a chubby homebody graphic designer. I was given such a powerful name, yet my life has not been so formidable. My father passed away in an accident in his early years, and my mother followed him due to overwork. After my grandfather raised me, he also left this world. I am regarded by relatives as a 'cursed star that brings misfortune to heaven, earth, and everything.' Fortunately, I have some talent in studying, and after graduating from university, I became a designer.

Lifting the blanket, Phoenix, located at the intersection of Mexico, Arizona, and California, is already experiencing summer-like weather in April

Having struggled to survive, do I really have to go back to dying

The American girl was also unconcerned about Sun Ce's gaze, and as she walked to the door, she smiled at Sun Ce while leaving, saying: "I am the evening class teacher for the accounting classroom, don't worry, my name is Selena"

Sun Ce glanced at the time; it was April 9, 2009, and it was just past nine in the morning. Habitually, he checked the calendar and noted that he had no classes today. There was no rush to return to school. He did not live on campus but, like most international students, resided off-campus, as the dormitory fees were too expensive

When the Suns achieved 46 wins against the Jazz, they had already fallen out of playoff contention

Yet I did not immediately "remember" why I was lying here; it was not a matter of memory integration being inadequate, but somehow I was usurped by him.

In the past, during middle school, I would go to the cafeteria to watch live broadcasts. In high school and university, I would secretly use my phone to watch text broadcasts during class, and after classes in university, I would return to my dormitory to watch live broadcasts on my computer, with the logo of the Phoenix Suns from the NBA printed on the envelope

Sun Ce looked at the person lying beside him, whose appearance conformed to the aesthetic standards of Asians, while his mind felt like a muddled mess

After thinking for half a day, with no clue in sight, Sun Ce also gave up and said with a bitter smile: "I never expected that this day would actually come..."

Thus, like many teams that did not make the playoffs, the Suns organized a "Community Care Event" where all non-professional basketball players could enter a lottery. The prize was a one-day short contract on April 13, 2009, during the Suns' last regular season game of the season, to replace Steve Nash and participate in the game as the starting point guard for the Suns

Some international students are arranged by the school to stay with families willing to provide assistance, while others rent their own accommodations. Sun Ce is among the latter.

Due to my mother's good genes, although I am 1.9 meters tall and not considered very handsome, I am still somewhat refined in appearance. Running a hot pot restaurant may not make me very wealthy, but I do have some money. Being tall, when I came to the United States, some women here... it is quite simple to give a small gift and play a few tricks...

Falling from the bridge, I, who cannot swim, would most likely be dead. I just do not know how I ended up here, having taken over someone else's place, did I die suddenly

Two memories are intertwining; to be more precise, it is Sun Ce's own memory that is "devouring" the original memories of the current body. It is somewhat akin to a rapidly advancing slideshow, allowing Sun Ce to quickly grasp the general memories of this current body.

Such matters seem simple once understood, but Sun Ce currently feels an unbearable headache, his mind in a state of chaos

What is this? Sun Ce picked up the envelope, which bore a familiar pattern

After lying down for a while, the hotel room staff called to inquire whether to extend the stay. Sun Ce indicated that he would check out shortly

When Sun Ce woke up, the sky was already bright. Habitually, he picked up his phone to take a look...

Damn! Am I drinking counterfeit liquor? Why does my head hurt so much

However, unlike the act of "watching" a slideshow, Sun Ce did not "see" the memories of others and remember them; rather, he inherently knew these memories, which were originally his own. Upon reflection on related matters, as long as they are not too distant or detailed, he could recall them.

The remarkable skills of the Suns' team doctor have once again amazed everyone. Unfortunately, O'Neal has shown improvement this season, averaging 18 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.7 blocks, but the Suns' performance has collapsed

... ...

Is this a time travel?

Gradually, Sun Ce began to clarify his chaotic memories and gained a rough understanding of the current situation

However, the other party did not respond and closed the door.

However, Sun Ce is acutely aware that he is not truly "himself"; he merely possesses additional memories that, upon occupying this new body, allow him to recognize his "self" identity and past. He can distinctly differentiate between the primary memories and the secondary memories, with the latter resembling the memories of a dream, the difference being that he can retain the content of the "dream".

Let's proceed this way for now, taking one step at a time

Having finished speaking, Selena opened the door and left