Chapter 866 Returning to China

June 15, 2016, Beijing Capital International Airport, Wednesday.

Today is a very ordinary day. There was a thunderstorm in Beijing. After the rain, the air above the city was very fresh and clean.

Sandstorms once enveloped the city. After years of afforestation efforts, the sand has gradually become a memory of the city.

What replaced the previous memory is the new gadget "smog", but in June, the gray fog did not come, and the number of days with blue sky and white clouds is increasing. After a rain, the sun in the sky is very scorching, and the ultraviolet rays are quite strong. If you don't do a good job of sun protection, you may lose a layer of skin on your body.

On the tarmac of the Capital Airport, a group of people waited comfortably under the scorching sun. They could have waited comfortably in the pick-up hall with the air conditioner blowing on them.

But no one wanted to stay inside. Instead, they were granted permission to go outside, enduring the sweltering heat after the rain, and waiting for a plane to arrive from across the Pacific.

On the plane is the hope of the Chinese men's basketball team for this year's Olympic Games.

Among the airport pick-up crowd, there was one person who was particularly conspicuous because he was so tall.

His stature is simply huge, the word "outstanding among chickens" is literally made for him.

"It's late again? Can you make an order on time?" The giant said to himself, his voice was deep and thick.

He is the current chairman of the Chinese men's basketball team and the former Chinese basketball superstar, Yao Ming.

It has been just over three months since Yao Ming took office as the chairman of the men's basketball team, and he was able to be elected as the chairman of the Basketball Association and let the country carry out major reforms to the basketball management system. In the final analysis, it was only a promise.

In the past, the chairman of the Basketball Association was only an honorary position. The main person in charge of China's basketball affairs was actually the director of the Basketball Management Center, who generally served as the vice chairman of the Basketball Association.

This time for the 2016 Olympic year, major reforms have been carried out. The chairman of the Basketball Association will no longer be a vain job, but will become a real job in charge of Chinese basketball affairs.

This position is tailor-made for Yao Ming.

After retiring in 2010, Yao Ming accumulated enough wealth and fame through his 9-year NBA career. He went back to school to study again, invested in the team, and participated in the CBA. As a banner figure of Chinese basketball, he has been contributing to the development of Chinese basketball. .

He could have been a successful businessman, living comfortably and enjoying life for the rest of his life.

But everyone's pursuit of life is different.

Yao Ming resolutely embarked on the road of revitalizing the Chinese basketball team.

Then because of someone's promise, the skin on my neck was almost peeling off after being exposed to the sun.

Just behind Yao Ming, a long banner was held up, which read "Welcome Comrade Gan Liliang Home."

That's right, this is to welcome Li Liang's team back home.

Yao Ming is the leader, and the rest are all famous people in the Chinese basketball circle. There are famous players, men's basketball legends, well-known media people, etc., all waiting under the sun.

And inside the airport, in the lobby, there are many enthusiastic Chinese fans who heard the news and welcomed their heroes.

Originally, the plane was expected to arrive at 11:00 noon, but it turned out to be 11:30, and there was still no news of landing.

It is said that there is fog in Los Angeles, which affects the takeoff of the plane, and it may be delayed for a while.

But no matter how late, we still have to wait.

Yao Ming raised his head and squinted at the sky. There were white dots moving rapidly among the white clouds, and another plane was about to land.

Hopefully this plane is what they're waiting for.

Otherwise, the sun after the rain will really take off a layer of skin.

The plane landed slowly, and a message came from behind that this was a special plane from Los Angeles.

Yao Ming hurriedly signaled to everyone to get ready, and he took out a tissue from his pocket to wipe off his sweat.

To show solemnity, Yao Ming came here today in formal attire, so it was very hot.

Ten minutes later, the plane stopped at the stand, the ladder moved over, and the plane door slowly opened.

A black-headed and black-brained person leaned forward first.

The reporters on the tarmac had aimed their guns and short cannons at the cabin door, but the one who came out was not the right one.

It's the Lord's bodyguard - Jason.

Yao Ming was a little impatient, wishing he could climb all the way from the ladder to the plane and drag Li Liang down.

And Li Liang didn't keep everyone waiting, he came out of the cabin door wearing a white T-shirt and red shorts, and immediately there was a burst of "click click" taking pictures and cheering.

Yao Ming's originally wrinkled face stretched out, revealing a smile.

The clothes Li Liang is wearing are very special. It looks like an ordinary white T-shirt, but the red national flag pattern is embroidered on the chest.

This is exactly the reason why Li Liang returned to China—to fulfill the promise he made to Yao Ming in the All-Star Game that year, "If you become the chairman of the Basketball Association, I will join the national team to compete in the Olympics."

Although it was just a joke at the time, it turned out to be true after a series of operations.

When Li Liang got off the plane, the sun in Beijing was brighter than that in Los Angeles, and today Los Angeles was foggy.

He put on sunglasses and a black peaked cap on his head-this is the NBA championship cap.

Just three days ago, in Cleveland, Li Liang won his fourth championship trophy in his career.

As he himself said, the sweep is about to be swept, and the Cavaliers were taken away cleanly 4:0.

Of course, it is not easy to win every game. Except for the second game which was a 15-point victory, the first game was won by 8 points, the third game was a narrow victory by 1 point, and the fourth game was only won by 4 points.

It can be said that judging from the small points of each game, the Cavaliers are indeed more difficult to deal with than the Warriors.

Li Liang's feeling before the finals was not wrong.

It's just that the big score results are the same.

The Cavaliers can be said to be dreaming back to 2007. Facing the Spurs, the score difference was not too big, but they died simply and neatly, and there was no chance.

Four championships, four FMVPs, 2016 was the year Li Liang became a god in the United States.

So, his heart drifted to his hometown, to China, and he saw the Olympic Games.

After getting off the plane, Yao Ming came over to shake hands with Li Liang, and Li Liang gave Yao Ming a hug without any politeness.

After retiring, Yao Ming obviously gained a lot of weight, and he, who was already huge, seemed even bigger.

"Welcome, welcome, we have been waiting for you for a long time, but we are willing to wait no matter how long."

"Then I'll fly back to Los Angeles for two more days?"

The two joked with each other, and then left the tarmac surrounded by many people and came to the hall.

The hall became even more lively, with all kinds of slogans and enthusiastic fans almost blocking the hall.

Many travelers who came and went stopped and took out their mobile phones to take pictures.

No way, this guy is on the news network for the fourth consecutive year.

For many Chinese people, they don't know what the NBA championship is, but it's great to be on the news network.

So under the attention of everyone, Yao Ming and Li Liang got into the car - a Toyota Coaster.

Don't look at the dirtiness of this car, it looks like a minibus driving in the countryside, but it is a car favored by high-level leaders in China.

Spacious, comfortable and, crucially, understated.

Of course, for Li Liang and Yao Ming, spaciousness is the most important thing.

After sitting down, the two of them could finally chat quietly for a while.

"Why didn't your girlfriend come? Isn't she your manager?"

"Ham, it's troublesome to bring a woman, and besides, I don't need an agent to play in the national team."

Zhu Shu didn't follow Li Liang back home this time, but it doesn't mean she just let Li Liang come back.

Her flight and Li Liang's flight were staggered. As soon as Li Liang arrived, she would follow him. The main reason was that she didn't want to attract too much attention.

The two of them are not married after all, so they can let him swim in the sea?

Once Li Liang returns to China, various entertainments will definitely be indispensable.

At the dinner, there are as many stars, beauties, and socialites as you want, and as beautiful as you want.

Let him stay in Beijing and then go to Brazil for two months alone, and his bones are still loose and crisp.

Therefore, Li Liang has just passed his mouth addiction now, and the curse will arrive at night.

"When will you start training?" Yao Ming and Li Liang exchanged a few words, and then they started talking about business.

In April, the national team has already started training, and it has been two months now.

Because I don't know whether Li Liang will join or not, the practice is carried out according to the situation that Li Liang will not join.

Now that Li Liang is here, many things may have to change dramatically.

"Can you give me a break? Start talking about training so soon."

"It's getting late, there are still two months left, I will arrange a press conference for you in the afternoon, and I can report tomorrow."

Li Liang lay down in the car and ate two bananas, thinking that since he was back, he could only listen to Yao Ming.

Li Liang wanted to join the Chinese national team, but it didn't go through too many repetitions.

After the finals, Yao Ming received an overseas phone call, and the matter was settled.

He doesn't have much of a team and doesn't worry about his health.

The only thing to worry about is whether you can lead the national team.

Don't smash your own signboard.

Seeing that Li Liang was silent and eating bananas, Yao Ming thought for a while and said, "Why don't you rest for two days? You just finished the finals, so you should take a rest."

Yao Ming wondered if he was too anxious.

Li Liang shook his head, "No rest, what is there to rest, do you think I can rest? I should go to training and be locked up, so that I can really rest."

Yao Ming nodded. He knew that Li Liang was afraid of entertainment. If he participated in the training camp, he could avoid many unnecessary favors.

What Li Liang is most afraid of now is that his father will come to Beijing and invite all his friends in China to dinner—the bosses of various agricultural machinery product companies, and then bring Li Liang along with him.

Maybe he will be asked to endorse some agricultural products at the dinner table, such as Jinkela, Yinkela, Stanley or something.

Or take a photo in the hotel, and then his photo will appear in the fields and on the farmer's uncle's snakeskin bag of fertilizer.

No way, his father's circle is like that.

It's better to play ball, which can isolate all troubles.

Moreover, Li Liang also needs time to adapt to the rules of the FIBA ​​game.