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

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was shining and the breeze was not dry. Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah showed up at the fan meeting on time.

During his return to China, the Basketball Association specially arranged this meeting for Lu Yong, giving him the opportunity to interact closely with domestic fans and share the joy brought by basketball.

Although this temporarily rented venue is not large, it is large enough to accommodate thousands of enthusiastic fans.

They gathered here early, waiting for Lu Yong's arrival.

When Lu Yong and Hannah walked into the venue hand in hand, the scene suddenly became lively.

The cheers and shouts of the fans rose one after another, as if they were going to overturn the entire venue.

Lu Yong wore a simple white T-shirt and dark jeans, looking casual yet stylish.

Hannah was wearing a fresh floral dress, with her long hair draped over her shoulders and a sweet smile. Standing next to Lu Yong, they were a perfect match, the envy of others.

Looking at the enthusiastic fans in front of him, Lu Yong showed a warm smile on his face.

He raised his hand and waved to the fans, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Then he walked onto the stage, picked up the microphone, and began his speech.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lu Yong." His voice was steady and powerful, instantly attracting everyone's attention. "First of all, I want to thank you all for your continued support and attention to me. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today. I feel very honored to have the opportunity to meet you all when I return to China this time."

The fans were fascinated by the performance and applauded and cheered.

Lu Yong continued, "I know everyone is concerned about my situation in the NBA. Let me tell you a good news. This season I just won the 10th championship ring of my coaching career. This is the result of the joint efforts of my team and I, and it is also your continued support and encouragement that has given me motivation."

The scene broke out into warm applause again.

Lu Yong smiled and continued, "Next, I will continue to work hard to lead the Nets to become a dynasty team. At the same time, I also have an important plan, which is to introduce more Chinese players to contribute to the development of the Chinese men's basketball team. I believe that the future of Chinese basketball will be even brighter!"

The fans were so excited that they shouted Lu Yong's name.

At this time, Lu Yong dropped another bombshell: "Next season, we will sign the Chinese player Zhou Qi. This is a confirmed thing, I hope everyone will support him. I believe that he will get better development opportunities in the Nets."

The fans were very excited and started talking about it.

They know that Zhou Qi's joining means the Nets will have two Chinese players, both a forward and a center.

Next, it seems that the only thing missing is a defender?
Lu Yong felt extremely gratified when he saw the fans' enthusiastic reactions.

He knows that his every move affects the hearts of the fans.

So he decided to give everyone another surprise.

"In fact, I have another important purpose for returning to China this time." Lu Yong smiled mysteriously, "That is to take my girlfriend Hannah to travel around China. We hope to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and experience the beautiful scenery here."

When the fans heard this, they cheered.

They know that Lu Yong is not only an excellent coach, but also a person who knows how to be grateful.

When he was successful in the NBA, he did not forget to help the Chinese men's basketball team. This spirit made the fans admire him very much.

Next, it was time for fans to ask questions.

Lu Yong originally thought that the fans would ask some questions related to the NBA, but he didn't expect that these fans were a bit gossipy and asked questions related to Lu Yong's girlfriend Hannah.

"Coach Lu, how did you and Hannah know each other?" a fan asked curiously.

Lu Yong glanced at Hannah beside him and smiled happily: "In fact, we met by chance. At that time, I went to participate in a basketball charity event, and Hannah was a volunteer there. We fell in love at first sight and soon fell in love."

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The fans listened with great interest and cast envious glances.

Another fan asked, "Coach Lu, where are you and Hannah planning to go on this trip to China?"

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said, "Actually, we don't have a specific plan yet. However, I hope to take her to some places with Chinese characteristics, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Of course, if you have any good recommendations, you can also tell us!"

When the fans heard this, they all gave their suggestions.

Some recommend going to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Warriors, some recommend going to Guilin to see the mountains and rivers, and some recommend going to Chengdu to eat delicious food...

Lu Yong and Hannah nodded repeatedly and said that they would definitely consider everyone's suggestions.

The fan meeting continued in a joyful atmosphere.

Lu Yong signed autographs for many fans and took photos with a few lucky fans.

Every fan who took a photo with Lu Yong couldn't stop smiling, as if they had received the most precious gift in the world.

Time passed minute by minute, and in the blink of an eye it was already past five in the afternoon.

The fan meeting is also coming to an end.

Lu Yong looked at the fans in front of him, his heart filled with emotion.

He knew that although the meeting was short, it left a deep impression on him.

"Thank you all for coming today and supporting us," Lu Yong said affectionately. "I will continue to work hard and contribute to the basketball industry. At the same time, I hope everyone will continue to support Chinese basketball, our players and coaches. Let us work together for the brilliant future of Chinese basketball!"

The fans were so excited that they shouted, "Come on Lu Yong! Come on Chinese basketball!" Amid the cheers, Lu Yong and Hannah left the venue hand in hand, leaving behind countless beautiful memories and expectations.

This fan meeting not only allowed Lu Yong and Hannah to feel the enthusiasm and support of the fans, but also allowed the fans to better understand the daily life and emotional world of the No. 1 coach in NBA history.

They know that Lu Yong is not only an excellent coach, but also a flesh-and-blood, affectionate and righteous person.

Lu Yong also knows that his success is inseparable from the support and attention of the fans.

He decided that in the days to come, no matter where he went, he would carry this gratitude and motivation with him and contribute his own strength to the development of Chinese basketball.

At the same time, he also hopes that through his own efforts, more people can understand and love basketball, and make basketball a bridge and bond connecting people.

After finishing the fan meeting, Lu Yong looked at the time and it was already 5:30.

He originally planned to take Hannah out for a meal, but then he thought that there would be enough time to eat at the hotel, so he might as well take his girlfriend to Yu Garden, a famous tourist attraction in Shanghai not far away, for a stroll.

Yu Garden, which was first built during the Jiajing and Wanli periods of the Ming Dynasty, has a history of more than 450 years.

It covers an area of ​​more than 30 acres and is collectively known as the three famous gardens in Shanghai, along with Luxiang Garden and Rishe Garden. It is also ranked first among the five existing classical gardens in Shanghai.

This was once a private garden in the Ming Dynasty, built by Pan Yunduan for his father Pan En. After more than 20 years of painstaking management, it became the Yu Garden of today.

Lu Yong took Hannah's hand, walked through the bustling crowd, and came to the gate of Yu Garden.

As soon as they entered the door, they were attracted by the scenery before them.

The typical Jiangnan garden style is elegant and delicate. The garden is shaded by green trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers, as if you have entered a paradise.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" Hannah couldn't help but exclaim.

She grew up in the United States and had never experienced the feeling of the Jiangnan water village. The last time she saw such a scene was in Zhujiajiao, but compared with the slightly remote place of Zhujiajiao, Yuyuan, which is listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit, is obviously more shocking.

"Yes, it is indeed very beautiful here." Lu Yong nodded in agreement, "Also, many ancient architectural styles are preserved here, which is definitely worth a look."

The two of them enjoyed the beautiful scenery and took photos.

They wore sunglasses to reduce the chances of being recognized by fans.

After all, it is too troublesome to take photos every time being recognized by fans.

However, even so, they still couldn't escape the eyes of the fans.

They had not walked far when several fans recognized them.

"Coach Lu! Is that Coach Lu?" a fan shouted excitedly.

Lu Yong and Hannah smiled at each other, took off their sunglasses, and walked towards the fans.

"It's really Coach Lu! Wow, and Miss Hannah! Why are you here?" the fans asked excitedly.

"Haha, we just happened to have some free time, so we came to Yu Garden for a stroll." Lu Yong replied with a smile.

"Can I take a photo with you? I'm your loyal fan!" a fan begged. "Of course." Lu Yong readily agreed.

So, the fans took out their mobile phones and took photos with Lu Yong and Hannah.

After taking the photos, Lu Yong and Hannah continued their trip to Yu Garden.

The iconic attraction of Yu Garden is the large rockery, located in the northwest of Yu Garden.

This is the oldest, most exquisite and largest existing Huangshi rockery in the Jiangnan region. It is made of 2000 tons of Huangshi from Wukang, Zhejiang, and is about 12 meters high.

Lu Yong and Hannah followed the winding path and climbed up the large rockery.

Standing on the Wangjiang Pavilion on the top of the mountain, the two overlooked the beautiful scenery of the entire Yu Garden and felt the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens.

"The scenery here is so beautiful!" Hannah exclaimed, "I feel like I'm in a painting."

"Yes, this place really looks like a painting." Lu Yong nodded, "Moreover, it also contains the essence of rich Chinese traditional culture and art. Look at those ancient trees, famous trees, Ming and Qing furniture, famous calligraphy and paintings, clay sculptures and brick carvings and other cultural relics, all of which are witnesses of history."

While chatting, the two continued to visit other attractions in Yu Garden.

They walked past the main buildings including the Lake Center Pavilion, Sansui Hall, Wanhua Tower, Dianchun Hall, etc., and they were amazed by each one.

"This Wanhua Tower is so beautiful!" Hannah said, pointing to a pavilion in front of her. "Look at the carved beams and painted buildings, as well as the exquisite window frames. They all exude a classical atmosphere."

"Yes, this is indeed a good place to take pictures." Lu Yong said with a smile, "Come, I'll take a picture for you."

So Lu Yong took out his mobile phone and took a beautiful photo of Hannah.

In the photo, Hannah is wearing a floral dress, with long hair draped over her shoulders and a sweet smile, which contrasts beautifully with the Wanhua Tower behind her.

"Thank you, dear." Hannah took the phone, looked at herself in the photo, and said with satisfaction.

The two continued to stroll along the path of Yu Garden, feeling the tranquility and beauty of the place.

However, their tranquility did not last long and was soon broken by a group of fans.

"Coach Lu! Miss Hannah!" A group of fans ran towards them, waving jerseys and banners.

Lu Yong and Hannah smiled at each other, knowing that they couldn't escape this time.

So they took off their sunglasses again and greeted the fans enthusiastically.

"Why are you here? Are you here just to see us?" Lu Yong asked.

"We came to Yu Garden to have fun. We didn't expect to meet you and Miss Hannah here." A fan replied, "What a coincidence!"

"Yes, what a coincidence." Lu Yong said with a smile, "Then let's take a photo together."

So, the fans gathered around and took photos with Lu Yong and Hannah.

This photo session took even longer than the last one because the fans were so enthusiastic.

After taking the group photo, Lu Yong and Hannah continued their trip to Yu Garden.

Although they were recognized twice by the fans, they did not get annoyed by it.

On the contrary, they feel that this is a rare experience to be able to interact closely with the fans and feel their enthusiasm and support.

Just as the two were immersed in this classical beauty, an interesting thing happened.

A burst of rapid crying broke the silence around.

They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a little boy squatting on the ground crying loudly, while the staff next to him looked helpless.

"What's wrong? Did anything happen?" Hannah asked curiously.

Lu Yong shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

So the two decided to go over and see what was going on.

When they got closer, they found that it was a little boy trying to climb up the rockery, but was stopped by the staff.

The little boy seemed very dissatisfied, so he squatted on the ground and cried.

"Oh, my baby, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" A sharp voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence around.

Lu Yong and Hannah looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman in gorgeous clothes and heavy makeup hurrying over.

As soon as she saw the little boy crying, she immediately got angry and started arguing with the staff without knowing the truth.

"What are you doing? Why are you hitting my child? He's just a child!" the woman shouted hysterically.

The staff member was speechless and explained: "We didn't beat him, we just stopped him from climbing the rockery. These are all national protected cultural relics. Whether he fell or damaged the cultural relics, it is very bad."

However, the woman didn't seem to want to hear these explanations.

She continued to argue with the staff like a shrew, her voice sharp and piercing, attracting the attention of tourists around her.

"You are bullying us ordinary people! I will sue you! I will make you all lose your jobs!" said the woman viciously.

The staff shook their heads helplessly and explained: "We really didn't hit him. We just did what we were supposed to do. Please be rational and don't make a scene here."

However, the woman didn't seem to buy it.

She continued to curse, her voice getting louder and louder, attracting tourists from all around to gather around.

"Oh, why is this person like this? It was obviously her fault for not looking after the child, why does she act so right?" Hannah couldn't help but whisper.

Lu Yong also shook his head and sighed, "The world is so big that nothing is impossible. Some people are just like that. This kind of thing happens in any country, and this little boy grew up in this kind of environment. It is estimated that he will have a hard time achieving anything when he grows up."

As the two were discussing the matter, tourists around them also began to come forward to testify.

They all said that they saw the little boy trying to climb the rockery, and he started crying after the staff stopped him.

As more and more tourists joined in, the woman seemed to realize that she was in the wrong, but she still cursed and left with the little boy.

Looking at this scene, Lu Yong and Hannah both shook their heads.

They were worried about the little boy's future and were ashamed of the woman's behavior.

"Really? How can such a person be like this? He is not reasonable at all." Hannah sighed.

"Forget it, let's ignore them. Let's continue shopping." Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and continued their journey to Yu Garden.

The two continued to stroll along the path in Yu Garden, admiring the surrounding scenery.

However, the scene just now was like a thorn in their hearts, making it difficult for them to let go.

"Do you think that little boy will be as unreasonable as his mother when he grows up?" Hannah suddenly asked.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and replied, "It's hard to say. But if he grew up in this environment and was exposed to this kind of unreasonable behavior, he would probably be greatly affected. However, we can't generalize, after all, a person's personality and behavior are still affected by many factors."

The two chatted and continued to stroll around Yu Garden.

Time passed by minute by minute, and in the blink of an eye it was already past 6 o'clock.

Lu Yong and Hannah had visited all the attractions in Yu Garden and were ready to leave.

They walked out of the gate of Yu Garden and looked back at this place full of history and culture, their hearts filled with nostalgia.

"It's so beautiful here!" Hannah exclaimed, "I want to come again next time."

"Okay, let's come again next time." Lu Yong replied with a smile, "But now let's go back to the hotel and have dinner. I'm hungry."

"Okay, I'm hungry too." Hannah nodded. "Then let's go back quickly. We can buy some food on the way, so we can eat on the windowsill in the room while enjoying the scenery."

"OK!"

So, the two of them left Yu Garden hand in hand and set out on the road back to the hotel.

Behind them is the beautiful scenery of Yu Garden and enthusiastic fans.

Their hearts are filled with love for each other and expectations for the future. (End of this chapter)