NBA: Rising Superstar!

This was a match where a rookie shocked the league.

The Warriors have always been considered an invincible super team, and few believed the Nuggets could win at the Warriors' home court.

But under the leadership of Zeng Xingyang, the Warriors, even at the Oracle Center, didn't seem so formidable.

Media and fans started to think that maybe the Nuggets could win the series.

However, these opinions didn't affect Zeng Xingyang much.

Zeng Xingyang didn't care about those opinions and believed that by earnestly approaching every confrontation on the court, advancement would naturally follow.

Curry's offensive capabilities were strong, but he looked embarrassed when he encountered Zeng Xingyang on the court, which greatly boosted Zeng Xingyang's self-confidence.

Winning Game 1 was crucial for the Nuggets, as it gave them hope.

Mike Malone and many players gained a clearer understanding of their own strengths.

Though they weren't considered championship contenders, they could beat the Warriors!

Apart from the praise of Zeng Xingyang and Jokic, the Nuggets' defense was another aspect that shocked many media and fans.

The Warriors' offensive capability was strong, but they could hardly overpower their matchups one-on-one; their one-on-one only worked well in mismatches like Curry vs. Jokic.

But the game can't always have mismatches, and normal matchups are mainstream.

The Warriors exposed this flaw.

Against the Nuggets, the Warriors didn't seem so unbeatable.

.....

Next day, Mike Malone didn't arrange training, letting everyone have a good rest for the day.

Zeng Xingyang didn't go to the training ground but went to an appointment instead.

Taylor Swift came from Los Angeles to Oakland.

She didn't want every meeting with Zeng Xingyang to be at a hotel, so she asked him to accompany her on a date outside.

The weather in Oakland was nice in May, with the sun not too glaring.

At three in the afternoon, Taylor, wearing sunglasses and a grass-green dress, stood at the entrance of a park in Oakland waiting, having known Zeng Xingyang for a long time, yet this was their first date; she had prepared thoroughly.

Her bodyguards were also scattered nearby, constantly watching the surroundings to ensure safety.

Soon, Zeng Xingyang appeared in Taylor's sight.

Today, Zeng Xingyang wore a blue short-sleeved shirt paired with dark blue sports trousers, looking fresh and handsome.

He held a red rose in his hand, smiling as he walked briskly towards Taylor.

"Taylor, you look beautiful today." Zeng Xingyang handed over the flower to Taylor, "Here, for you."

To be honest, Taylor had a tall and well-proportioned figure, a beautiful face shape, and was one of the more perfect types among Zeng Xingyang's many Western friends.

As for his Asian friends, that's another kind of charm...

Taylor's cheeks turned slightly red as she took the flower and smelled it, "Thank you, Zeng, the flower is beautiful."

Seeing that Zeng Xingyang had prepared for the date, Taylor was very happy.

The two walked side by side into the park, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting a glow on them like a radiant halo.

The park was filled with the fragrance of flowers and grass, and Zeng Xingyang rarely enjoyed such tranquility.

Ever since entering the NBA, his life has become busier than in college, with training, games, and various business activities, rarely having time to leisurely stroll through the park with a girl.

"How's the concert going recently?" Zeng Xingyang broke the short silence.

He and Taylor usually played pick-up basketball when meeting at hotels, seldom chatting about work.

Taylor replied, "It's going well, the whole team is working hard to prepare, and I'm thinking of giving them a bonus. By the way, I watched yesterday's game, you were incredible to beat the Warriors and scored a 50+ double-double."

Talking about basketball made Taylor look at Zeng Xingyang with admiration.

Zeng Xingyang nodded, "Haha, of course, we won't just beat them once, we'll win the next ones too."

Taylor clenched her fist and said, "Yes, go for it, I'll watch and cheer for you when I can."

"Yeah."

After talking about basketball, the two fell into silence again.

They walked slowly along the path by the lake in the park, with the sunlight reflecting off the water, making it glimmer.

In the distance, two swans were swimming on the lake.

"Look at them, how free they are, unlike us, always spun around by so many tasks." Taylor's eyes were full of envy, as both she and Zeng Xingyang were always too busy with work.

Zeng Xingyang laughed and said, "Let's wait for summer, when you're done with the concert, and I've finished the games, we'll both be free, and we can go travel and relax, just like these swans, free and easy."

Taylor turned her head, her big eyes looking at Zeng Xingyang, filled with anticipation, "Sure, it's a deal, I'll plan the itinerary. I want to go to China, see where you grew up, and go to Europe, and have a beach holiday..."

"Okay, I'll let you arrange my vacation."

Zeng Xingyang has always had a go-with-the-flow attitude towards relationships, not deliberately avoiding anything.

Walking along, the two arrived beside a lawn in the park.

There were several children flying kites on the lawn, and various kites looked particularly beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds.

"How about flying a kite?" Zeng Xingyang suggested.

Taylor's eyes lit up, "Sure."

Zeng Xingyang bought a butterfly-shaped kite, and the two came to the center of the lawn. Zeng Xingyang skillfully unraveled the kite string while Taylor held the kite a short distance away.

"Taylor, wait for my signal to let go," Zeng Xingyang said.

Taylor nodded vigorously.

"Release!"

Zeng Xingyang shouted while running.

Taylor let go, and the kite slowly soared into the sky.

Zeng Xingyang had flown kites as a child, so it quickly ascended.

Zeng Xingyang held the kite string, sometimes letting it out, sometimes pulling it back, as the kite flew higher and danced gracefully in the sky like a real butterfly.

Taylor stared intently at the kite.

"So high, OMG!" she exclaimed excitedly.

Once the kite was stable, Zeng Xingyang handed it over to Taylor to play with.

Taylor played happily, frequently showing joyous smiles beside Zeng Xingyang.

"Click, click, click!!!"

In the distance, quite a few paparazzi were secretly taking photos of this scene.

The paparazzi were thrilled.

There were many rumors about Zeng Xingyang, involving Korean girl groups, female reporters, models, singers, and actresses who had all been seen at the hotels Zeng Xingyang stayed.

But this was the first time the reporters captured such an image.

It's Taylor, they indeed have a thing going.

F*ck!!!

...

Tired from playing, the two sat on the lawn, leaning back to watch the sky and enjoy the warm sensation of the sun shining on them.

"Zeng, do you think we'll always be this happy?" Taylor suddenly asked.

Zeng Xingyang turned his head, looking at Taylor's earnest expression, brushed her hair slightly, and said, "We will, always happy."

Taylor leaned against Zeng Xingyang's shoulder, her face beaming with smiles.

Time passed unknowingly, with the sunset's afterglow casting a soft reddish hue on the ground.

They quietly enjoyed the tranquility, occasionally chatting.

When it was about time, Taylor and Zeng Xingyang stood up to go for dinner.

Taylor had arranged everything, and the two arrived at a cozy western restaurant.

The restaurant lights were soft, with beautiful paintings hanging on the walls and gentle music flowing in the air.

The waiter took them to a window seat, with views of the bustling city nightlife outside.

Zeng Xingyang pulled out the chair for Taylor, and after she sat, he sat across from her.

The waiter handed them the menu, and Zeng Xingyang passed it to Taylor, "See what you'd like to eat?"

Taylor took the menu, looked at it, "One Italian pasta and a vegetable salad, please."

Zeng Xingyang told the waiter, "One Kobe roast...."

Kobe is Kobe beef....

After ordering, Zeng Xingyang poured Taylor a glass of red wine.

"Come on, let's toast to our first successful date outside the hotel," Taylor raised her glass.

Zeng Xingyang laughed, "And also to the entertainment headline we'll make tomorrow."

Taylor covered her mouth and smiled; she knew what results could come from such a date but wasn't afraid.

Taylor then took a sip of red wine, her face flushing lightly.

During dinner, they ate and chatted, sharing fun stories from their growth, occasionally making Taylor unable to help but laugh, with Zeng Xingyang gazing at her with fondness in his eyes.

Physically, Taylor was a bit older, but psychologically, Zeng Xingyang was more mature, so their conversation flowed effortlessly.

After dinner, the two returned to the hotel and started playing basketball.

Early the next morning, Taylor left to catch a plane.

Zeng Xingyang rose from his tender dreamland to prepare for the G2 against the Warriors.