Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 271 Spouting nonsense

"Why?"

I'm afraid that this is the same question everyone is curious about: why did jersey sales surge immediately after Nike signed Li Wei?

The reason is perplexing.

If it were explained by Li Wei creating miracles on the field and attracting a strong fan base, leading to a surge in jersey sales, that would be understandable; but why did the mere signing of a sponsorship contract between Nike and Li Wei cause such an effect?

According to statistics, places with the main Chinese immigrant populations on the North American continent, such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, and so on, became the main force behind sales; even more unbelievable was that NFL jersey sales on the Hua Xia Continent skyrocketed by twenty-seven times, setting a series of records.

In simple terms, the market was sending a message with this action, applauding the signing between Nike and Li Wei, and the moment Goodell had been eagerly waiting for finally arrived.

"Chinese heritage," this label's significance and power began to show. So what are other brands still hesitating about?

One second ago, the media and brands were shocked by Nike's compromise, thinking "it's probably fake news" or "Nike must be out of its mind."

The next second, Adidas was in utter despair, having missed an opportunity that was within reach; the media's praise was particularly grating to them.

History was happening.

In this craze, Watson seemed insignificant; not just Watson, both the number one pick, Garrett, and the second pick, Trubisky, ceased to be important—

By the way, both the Cleveland Browns and the Chicago Bears lost their games, and both the number one and number two picks had losing debuts. Their defeats were even more embarrassing amid Li Wei's unstoppable string of victories, failing to make even a splash, to the point that the media didn't even have the energy to kick them when they were down.

What's worse than criticism and boos?

Silence.

That was the situation for Garrett and Trubisky right now.

Originally, rookies only hoped the media wouldn't follow them closely, constantly buzzing about every big and small thing without giving them room to breathe, but this was not what they meant by wanting less attention—turned into stray dogs abandoned in a corner, something didn't seem quite right.

Netizens, one after another, expressed their frustration:

As expected, there's not a single capable player in this rookie class!

There were those who disagreed with this sentiment.

"Nonsense!"

"He looks strong, but come on, let's be realistic. When has he ever faced a real defensive powerhouse from NCAA to NFL?"

Louisiana State University: ???

Philadelphia Eagles: Do you think we're dead?

"Yes, I admit, his stats look pretty, and the whole world can't wait to kneel before him in worship. But I'm just stating facts here; those stats of his are all show and no substance, untested by any true challenge."

"Hey, that might change next week, though, because he's about to face us," Zhu Zhu said confidently.

"The truth will come out. Who's the real diamond and who's the cubic zirconia will soon be revealed."

Full of confidence, brimming with youthful brazenness ——

Indeed, he was a young talent riding high, speeding through life, taking in the beauty of Chang'an in a single day.

Although he did not spell it out, the smart ones could read between the lines of Zhu Zhu's implications. Reporters were rubbing their hands in anticipation of a great spectacle.

However, Zhu Zhu, fearing his point wasn't clear, hastened to explain it again, anxious that his attack might miss its mark.

"I am the diamond, he's the cubic zirconia, that's what I'm saying," Zhu Zhu clarified.

Truly, some things are more exciting when left unsaid.

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This... Once spelled out, it all loses its flavor.

Indeed, Zhu Zhu was still too young and inexperienced, and without the need for further questioning from Li Wei, the reporters were already able to see a clear difference in their stature.

When the topic reached Li Wei's ears, he looked puzzled, his eyes filled with sincerity ——

I don't aim at anybody, but I honestly don't know him.

Li Wei had been in the League for five weeks, and the reporters knew without asking that he probably had no idea who Zhu Zhu was. Even Brady had experienced such humiliation, let alone a second-round pick, right?

Without waiting for Li Wei to ask, the reporters took the initiative to explain.

"...University of Southern California. You guys met in the opening game of the NCAA season."

Li Wei suddenly realized, "Oh, if I'm not mistaken, we won that game, right?"