Cutting to the basket, running the floor, dribbling, one-on-one—he’s a classic scoring machine. Technical fouls, roars, outbursts, and trash talk—he’s a natural-born hothead. In this era where all-around play reigns supreme, Gu Yu says: “Someone’s got to carry on the legacy of the scoring machine, right?” As he defeated one opponent after another and finally reached the grandest stage, standing across from him was his idol—and the greatest basketball player on Earth. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Chapter 10: Oh, My First Time~
The lowest-drafted bust in history is right here at the media center! The news spread like wildfire among the reporters present, with modern social media playing a key role. Many reporters snapped photos with their phones and posted pictures of Gu Yu looking like a thug on Twitter, instantly propelling the post to the top of the trending list. “Holy shit, Kahn, you and your whole family @#￥%\&*……!!” Anger from Timberwolves fans. “Way to go, draft! Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can enter the draft and still get picked. Wolves, give me a chance too, will ya? (lol)” Mocking comments from fans out for a laugh. “God bless the Timberwolves, long live Kahn! Keep it up for another hundred years, cleaning up the trash for the people!” Ruthless mockery from the official Twitter accounts of the other 29 teams. “Congratulations to Gu Yu, the pride of Chinese guards! Once you enter the NBA, um… learn as much as you can and gain experience!” From Chinese star Yao Ming. “I could tell you had potential back in that game! Remember to treat me to hot pot, and top up my account with Q Coins…” From Chen Mu, the league’s top player who’s never one to take things seriously. The news that Gu Yu had been drafted by the Timberwolves instantly turned this otherwise dull and uneventful draft into a major highlight. In this era of mass entertainment, the Timberwolves have once again made a bizarre decision in the draft, becoming the target of widespread mockery. All of a sudden, rumors started flying—things like “The Timberwolves must have invested in some hairspray company,” “They’ll sacrifice anything for the market,” and “Even after all these years, Kahn’s insight remains as sharp as ever,” and so on. Netizens unleashed their boundless imagination, turning this completely baffling decision into a source of entertainment, sparking plenty of laughs and giving rise to many classic memes. “Quick, send a passerby to block the entrance to the venue! As soon as Timberwolves GM Kahn steps out, we’ll do a live interview right there!!” In the media center, many reporters received instructions from their superiors and immediately began making arrangements. Some stayed in the media center, waiting to interview Gu Yu. Others rushed straight to the venue entrance, determined to pry some information out of Timberwolves General Manager Kahn at all costs. Why? On what grounds??? No one could make sense of this decision—from reporters to fans, from other teams to experts, everyone was completely baffled. What on earth are the Timberwolves up to?? “Gu! Did you attend a tryout with the Timberwolves before the draft? How did it go? Did you show the same level of skill you displayed in the final moments of that Basketball Summit game??” Although Yu Chenyi had said from the start that Gu Yu’s “first time” belonged to her, the American reporters weren’t about to let that stop them. The main protagonist of this draft’s biggest sensation was standing right in front of them—if they didn’t seize this interview opportunity, wouldn’t their editors beat them to a pulp when they got back? “Senior, this isn’t very nice, you know~” Yu Chenyi looked a bit displeased, but she kept a smile on her face as she addressed the pushy reporters: “I already said I’d be the first to interview Gu Yu. We’re all in the same line of work—let’s show a little courtesy, shall we?” “…Ah, never mind, never mind. Since Little Yu says so, let’s all step aside a bit!” Yu Chenyi seemed to have a good reputation in media circles; the veteran reporters actually gave her some face. Someone waved his hand to disperse the crowd, saying, “Once Little Yu finishes her interview, whether Gu is willing to be interviewed is his personal choice. Let’s give them a little space!” “Well, since we’ve made an appointment, I guess there’s nothing we can do.” The reporters nodded in understanding and scattered to clear a path. “Come on—our station’s live broadcast van is waiting at the entrance!” Yu Chenyi turned back, gave Gu Yu a wink, then took a graceful step and walked out. …Damn, thank God she’s here! Gu Yu was grateful from the bottom of his heart. The team had superstars like Kevin Garnett, and now a host of rising stars like Kevin Love. “I’ll work twice as hard to integrate into the team as quickly as possible and become a Timberwolves player everyone recognizes…” “Breaking news! A trade has just been made! The Timberwolves and the Kings have completed a trade right here on the air! Gu Yu has been traded to the Kings!!” “From now on with the Timberwolves, I’ll @#￥%\&……!!!” Damn it. Gu Yu was cut off mid-sentence by the latest news from a staff member standing next to him. It’s only been a few fucking minutes, and I’m already a Kings player again?!! Congrats to the Rockets for clinching a playoff spot! Le Bron’s had it rough—both the East and West!
