Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

After seeing off LeVert and Cousins, Lu Yong's mood did not become heavy.

On the contrary, a feeling of ease and relief arises spontaneously.

He stood in front of the office window, looking at the stadium, as if he saw his past struggles and sweat.

But at this moment, what he longed for more was to share this peace and joy with his beloved.

He took out his cell phone, slid his fingertips lightly across the screen, and dialed the familiar number.

On the other end of the phone was Hannah, his girlfriend and his spiritual haven.

"Hey, Lu, did you miss me?" Hannah's voice came with a hint of excitement and anticipation.

A smile appeared on Lu Yong's lips, as if it could penetrate the telephone line and reach Hannah.

"Of course, I think about you all the time." His voice was gentle and firm, like the warm sunshine in spring, warming Hannah's heart.

The two chatted sweet words on the phone, and it seemed as if the whole world stopped.

Lu Yong talked about interesting things at work, while Hannah shared her daily life.

Their voices intertwined to form a beautiful melody.

After chatting for a while, Lu Yong gradually turned the topic to business.

"Hannah, I have something I want to discuss with you. I'm going back to China in three days. Do you want to go with me?"

Hannah was not surprised to hear that Lu Yong was going back to China.

She knew that Lu Yong was of Chinese descent and had deep feelings for China.

But what surprised her was that Lu Yong actually took the initiative to invite her to go with him.

"Really? Lu, are you sure you want to take me to China with you?"

Hannah's voice was full of excitement and anticipation, as if she couldn't wait to set foot on that mysterious land.

"Of course, if you're willing. I've always wanted to take you back to China to experience the culture and food there." Lu Yong's voice revealed determination and expectation.

Hannah chirped happily on the other end of the phone, as excited as a little child.

"Great, great! Lu, I have always been curious about Chinese culture and food. It's great to go back with you this time!"

Lu Yong listened to Hannah's excited voice and his heart was filled with joy.

He knew that this trip to China would be an unforgettable experience for them.

"Okay, then you just hand over your work first, and we'll set off in three days." There was a hint of tenderness and determination in Lu Yong's voice.

Hannah responded happily on the other end of the phone, as if she couldn't wait to start the trip.

She began to chatter with Lu Yong about what they were going to do, what sights they were going to visit, and what food they were going to taste after going to China.

"Lu, I heard that the Great Wall of China is very spectacular. We must go climb it!" Hannah's voice was full of anticipation.

"Okay, then let's go climb the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. These places are treasures of Chinese culture and we must not miss them." Lu Yong's voice revealed his love and pride for his motherland.

"And, I heard that Chinese food is delicious. I must try those authentic Chinese dishes!" Hannah's voice revealed her desire for delicious food.

Lu Yong smiled and replied, "No problem, I'll take you to eat all the delicious food in China. From BJ's roast duck to Sichuan hot pot, from Guangdong dim sum to Jiangsu snacks, I'm sure you'll enjoy a feast."

The two chatted enthusiastically on the phone, as if they were already among the mountains and rivers of China.

They shared their thoughts and expectations for each other, and planned every detail of their trip to China.

As we chatted, time seemed to pass quickly.

In the blink of an eye, more than half an hour had passed.

But the two seemed to be unsatisfied, as if they still had a lot to say.

"Lu, I'm really looking forward to this trip to China. Thank you for taking me with you." Hannah's voice revealed gratitude and happiness.

Lu Yong smiled and replied, "I am also looking forward to this trip. With you by my side, everything will be even better."

The two chatted for a while before reluctantly hanging up the phone.

But their hearts are filled with longing and expectation for each other, and also full of longing and yearning for this trip to China.

After hanging up the phone with Hannah, Lu Yong felt unusually relaxed.

He walked to the window again, looked at the distant sky, and felt an indescribable excitement in his heart.

He knew that he was about to embark on a journey back home, which was a long-lost sense of familiarity and an infinite longing for the future.

He opened his social media account in China, his fingertips jumping on the screen, editing a personal dynamic: "In three days, I will return to the embrace of my motherland. This time, I have also been invited by CCTV to participate in a series of activities and fan meetings. I hope the fans can give strong support, and we will see you there!"

As soon as the message was sent, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples.

Lu Yong's name spread quickly on the Internet like magic.

The fans' reaction was almost instantaneous.

As if drawn by an invisible force, they flocked to Lu Yong's social media accounts, leaving messages, liking and forwarding messages, and were busy having a great time.

"Coach Lu, you are finally coming back! We have been waiting for you for too long!" a message read, revealing endless expectations between the lines.

"Oh my God, Coach Lu is coming back! This must be the most exciting news this year!" Another message was full of surprise and excitement.

"Coach Lu, you are my idol! Every time you come back to China, it is a festival for us! This time, I must meet you and get your autograph!" A fan's message revealed his admiration and desire for Lu Yong.

As the news of Lu Yong's return to China continued to spread, the enthusiasm of the fans grew.

They began to spontaneously organize airport pick-up activities online and discussed how to express their respect and love for Lu Yong at the meeting.

"Everyone, what kind of gift should we prepare for Coach Lu? He is our legend!" A fan started a discussion on the forum.

"I think we could make a huge banner that says 'Coach Lu, you are our pride!' and display it at the meet-and-greet!" another fan responded.

"Yes, yes! We can also prepare some small gifts with Chinese characteristics and give them to Coach Lu and his girlfriend Hannah. Let them feel our enthusiasm and friendliness!" another fan suggested.

The fans' discussion became more and more heated. They seemed to be eager to meet Lu Yong, to cheer and applaud him.

When the fans learned that Lu Yong would bring Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi back to China, their excitement reached its peak.

"Ding Yanyuhang! He is the pride of us Chinese players! It's not easy to have stable playing time in the NBA!" a fan exclaimed.

"And there's Zhou Qi! He's about to join the Nets, which is another big breakthrough for Chinese basketball! Coach Lu is really amazing, he can bring out so many outstanding players!" Another fan praised Lu Yong's coaching ability.

"Coach Lu is returning to China this time, and he is bringing Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi with him. This is really exciting! I must go to the meeting and see them in person!" A fan's message was full of anticipation for the meeting.

The fans were even more excited when they learned that Lu Yong would bring his girlfriend Hannah with him.

They speculated about Hannah's appearance and personality, and looked forward to meeting the "woman behind Coach Lu" at the meeting.

"Coach Lu's girlfriend must be very beautiful! I really want to know what she looks like in real life!" a fan said curiously.

"Yes, yes! It's so romantic that Coach Lu and Hannah return to China together! I hope they can have a wonderful time in China!" another fan wished.

The fans' discussion was in full swing, and they expressed their love and support for Lu Yong in their own way.

They know that Lu Yong is not only a great coach, but also a legend and pride in their hearts.

That afternoon, sunlight shone through the window onto Lu Yong's desk, adding a bit of warmth to this busy space.

Lu Yong was sitting at the table, concentrating on studying the information for the upcoming draft. Suddenly, the office door was gently pushed open and a familiar figure walked in.

"Are you finally planning to return home in glory?" The visitor was none other than Boss Cai, the major shareholder of the team. He looked at Lu Yong with a smile and sat down on the sofa.

Lu Yong looked up and saw Boss Cai, a smile appeared on his face.

He poured himself a cup of coffee but did not pour one for Boss Cai, because they were so familiar with each other that there was no need for any empty politeness.

He nodded and said, "Yes, this is my first time back to China after my success in the NBA. I haven't been back for a long time. This time I want to go back and take a look. I also want to make some contributions to the Chinese men's basketball team and see if I can find some good seedlings to bring back for training."

Upon hearing this, Boss Cai nodded in agreement.

He had no objection to Lu Yong's idea of ​​bringing Chinese players back for training.

In Boss Cai's opinion, it would be good for him if more Chinese players could join the Nets.

After all, these are sources of ratings and traffic.

Of course, he also knew that when these players first arrived, they definitely did not have the ability to play directly in the NBA and needed to be trained in the Development League.

But if they can really train him, it will undoubtedly be a win-win situation for the entire Nets and the Chinese men's basketball team.

The two chatted for a while, and Boss Cai smiled and reminded Lu Yong to be careful, and asked him to stay in China with his girlfriend Hannah for a while. He said that he didn't need to worry about the team's affairs, and he would contact him as soon as there was any problem.

Lu Yong nodded and said he would arrange everything.

Then, Lu Yong picked up the phone and dialed his assistant's number.

After a while, Smith pushed the door open and saw that not only Lu Yong but also the major shareholder, Boss Cai, was in the office. He instantly became nervous.

His mind was racing, wondering if he had done anything wrong during this period of time.

There was no way, with these two "big guys" sitting together, it was hard for Smith not to have wild thoughts.

He even imagined the scene of being fired. Lu Yong saw Smith's nervousness, made a gesture to invite him to sit down, and then said with a smile: "I will go back to China in a while, and you must keep an eye on the league's affairs during this period. Of course, there is nothing much, just the movements and operations of various teams before the draft. You can send me an email every day for big and small matters, and I will check it in the evening. If there is something particularly important, I will contact you."

Hearing this, Smith breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately sat up from the sofa and said seriously: "Don't worry, Lu, I will definitely complete the task you assigned to me."

Lu Yong nodded, expressing satisfaction with Smith's attitude.

After he assigned the matter to Smith, Smith left the office quickly.

After all, there were two shareholders of the team in the office, and he, a small worker, was stuck in the middle, which was really depressing.

After Smith left, Boss Cai also stood up and prepared to leave.

He once again reminded Lu Yong to be careful when he returned, and said that he would see Lu Yong off the day before Lu Yong left, and they would sit down and have a meal together.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded to indicate that it was no problem.

When the two men walked to the door, Boss Cai suddenly stopped.

He turned and looked at Lu Yong, his eyes revealing a bit of seriousness: "Lu, you are returning to China this time with the expectations of our Nets. I hope you can find those young players with potential and bring them back. The future of our Nets depends on you."

When Lu Yong heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He knew that Boss Cai had always trusted and supported him.

He nodded and said, "Don't worry, Lao Cai, I will do my best."

Hearing Lu Yong's assurance, Boss Cai nodded with satisfaction.

He patted Lu Yong on the shoulder, then turned and left the office.

Lu Yong stood at the door and watched Boss Cai leave, his heart filled with emotion and anticipation.

This trip back home is of great significance to him.

Not only does he have to return to his long-lost hometown, but he also has to contribute his strength to the future of the Nets and the Chinese men's basketball team.

The next morning, just as the sky was turning pale, Lu Yong climbed out of bed.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes, his heart full of anticipation.

Today, he is going to the airport to meet his beloved girlfriend Hannah.

Ever since she learned that she would be taking Hannah back to China in three days, Hannah was so excited that she couldn't sleep at all. She handed over her work in advance and bought a plane ticket for the next morning, wanting to fly to Lu Yong as soon as possible.

Lu Yong quickly washed up, put on a simple and elegant casual outfit, and drove to the airport.

Along the way, he was in a particularly good mood. Imagining the scene of meeting Hannah, a smile appeared on his face.

When Lu Yong arrived at the airport, Hannah's flight had just arrived.

He stood at the exit, waiting anxiously.

Finally, a familiar figure appeared in his sight.

Hannah was wearing a light white dress, her long hair draped over her shoulders, and a happy smile on her face.

As soon as she saw Lu Yong, she ran over quickly and the two of them hugged each other tightly.

"I miss you so much, Lu." Hannah whispered in Lu Yong's ear, her voice full of tenderness and sweetness.

Lu Yong hugged Hannah tightly, feeling her warmth and breath.

He lowered his head and kissed Hannah gently on the lips, then smiled and said, "I miss you too, baby, let's go and have dinner with Boss Cai."

After saying that, Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and drove towards the south of the city.

Their destination was not the stadium, but a villa owned by Boss Tsai in Brooklyn.

Yesterday, the two had made an appointment that before leaving, Boss Cai would invite Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah to dinner as a farewell.

Along the way, Hannah was like a little child, full of curiosity about everything around her.

She kept asking Lu Yong about China and imagining the upcoming trip.

Lu Yong patiently answered her questions and made her happy from time to time.

After a while, they arrived at Boss Cai's villa.

Lu Yong handed the car keys to the doorman at the door and asked him to help park the car.

Then he took Hannah into the villa.

As soon as she stepped into the villa, Hannah was stunned by the luxurious scene before her.

The decoration of the villa is extremely luxurious. Both in terms of floor space and decoration, it is much more expensive than Lu Yong's.

Hannah couldn't help but exclaim: "Wow, this place is so beautiful!"

Lu Yong smiled and said to Hannah, "This is Boss Cai's home. He is indeed a wealthy man, but we don't need to envy him because we have our own happiness."

After saying that, Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and walked towards the restaurant.

At this time, Boss Cai was already sitting in the restaurant, waiting for their arrival.

Seeing Lu Yong and Hannah come in, Boss Cai stood up happily to greet them.

He greeted Hannah warmly, and then told them that the meal was being prepared in the kitchen and would be ready soon.

"Hannah, welcome to my place. I heard that you are an excellent actor. It is my honor to meet you today." Boss Cai said with a smile, his tone full of sincerity.

Hannah smiled shyly and said, "Boss Cai, you are too polite. It is my honor to be your guest. I have always heard Lu Yong mention you and say that you are a very powerful person."

Boss Cai laughed and said, "No, no, we are just flattering each other. However, Lu is indeed an outstanding person, and I think highly of him."

After that, the three of them sat down at the dining table and began to chat and laugh.

Boss Cai asked Lu Yong about his preparations for returning to China, and Lu Yong answered his questions one by one.

Hannah sat next to Lu Yong like a well-behaved girlfriend, listening to their conversation and nodding and interjecting from time to time to lighten the atmosphere.

"Lu, where do you plan to take Hannah when you return to China this time?" asked Boss Cai.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said, "I plan to take her to some unique places, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, etc. Of course, she will also want to try Chinese food."

Hannah's eyes lit up immediately when she heard this. She said excitedly, "Wow, that sounds great! I've always wanted to visit China!"

Boss Cai smiled and said, "Then you must have fun. China is a very beautiful country with a long history and culture. You will definitely like it."

After that, Boss Cai introduced some Chinese tourist attractions and delicacies to Lu Yong and Hannah, and the two listened with great interest.

The atmosphere at the table was very harmonious and the three of them were chatting happily.

After the meal was ready, the three began to taste the food.

Boss Cai’s private chef team is indeed worthy of its reputation. The food they prepare is delicious and appetizing.

Hannah ate with gusto and kept praising the deliciousness of the food.

"Boss Cai, your private chef team is amazing! The food here is even better than what we eat outside!" Hannah said.

Boss Cai smiled and said, "Of course. My private chef team is carefully selected and all of them have superb skills. The guests who can be entertained at home must be people who are very important to me."

After saying that, Boss Cai glanced at Lu Yong, his eyes full of trust and expectation.

Lu Yong smiled and expressed his gratitude to Boss Cai.

He knew that Boss Cai's words were not only an affirmation of him, but also an expectation of him.

The atmosphere of the entire dinner was quite good, and the three of them had a very happy chat.

After eating, they sat on the sofa and drank tea and chatted for a while.

Boss Cai gave some advice to Lu Yong and Hannah as a friend, and teased them with a smile, telling Lu Yong not to come back with weak legs.

Lu Yong said unhappily: "I'm still young, but you should be more restrained in your daily life."

After saying this, the two looked at each other and laughed.

The whole villa was filled with laughter, making people feel the strong friendship and warmth.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was time to say goodbye.

Lu Yong and Hannah got up and said goodbye, preparing to pack their luggage and return to China tomorrow.

Boss Cai walked them to the door and waved goodbye to them.

"Lu, have a safe trip! I look forward to seeing you again next time." said Boss Cai.

Lu Yong nodded and expressed his gratitude to Boss Cai.

Then he took Hannah's hand and walked out of the villa.

Their backs look particularly warm and happy in the afterglow of the setting sun.

This trip back home will also become the most unforgettable experience in their lives. (End of this chapter)