Basketball miracles

Chapter 45 [Love at First Sight]

Xiao Tu finally got a girlfriend in the 80s. The thought that Madonna was a superstar and would become a cultural icon in America gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

After shedding the stereotype of Madonna as an "old hag," he discovered that he quite liked her and his opinion of her completely changed.

Her appearance matched Xiao Tu's aesthetic standards; she had a pair of bright, expressive eyes and a pleasant voice.

She's easygoing, hardworking, and has a good sense of humor...maybe. Xiao Tu hasn't known her for very long, so he's not entirely sure.

However, there is one thing that Xiao Tu greatly admires about Madonna.

Xiao Tu knew his success was due to some kind of magic trick; it wasn't actually that difficult. Madonna, on the other hand, was a true grassroots success story, encountering countless difficulties on her path to pursuing her dreams. She was fearless and relentless, creating one miracle after another.

She is a very opinionated person who knows what she wants and actively pursues it.

Because of his past life experiences, Xiao Tu disliked women who were aloof and pretentious, euphemistically calling it a "test."

You strive to meet the "tests" she sets for you, but each time you approach the finish line, she moves it further away. When you finally reach the finish line, all your money will be hers, but what she wants isn't the money, but your attitude.

Madonna is so simple when it comes to relationships. If she meets someone she clicks with, she'll want to try dating them.

Love at first sight, love at first sight with that one. (ˉ﹃ˉ*)
Well, you can tell from her expression whether she truly loves you or... is just lusting after you.

The biggest advantage of Xiao Tu dating Madonna is that his exposure in the NBA will skyrocket to the top, unmatched by anyone else.

If Commissioner David Stern isn't stupid, he'll definitely promote him even more vigorously. He'll also frequently appear in entertainment news, giving him an extra page compared to other star players.

Xiao Tu felt that the downside of dating Madonna was that he never knew when they would break up.

This doesn't seem like a flaw. Xiao Tu, thinking about Madonna's future, never considered spending his life with her. Now that they've broken up, when they talk about each other in the future, they can say with deep feeling, "We loved each other."

Looking at it from this perspective, Xiao Tu saw nothing but good qualities in Madonna. He was overjoyed. Before, he had trained hard because he was unsure of himself before playing in the NBA. Now that he was a star, he needed a capable girlfriend.

Xiao Tu returned to the bedroom, and Madonna's eyes lit up with a smile as soon as she saw him. "I thought you ran away."

"I'm not Black, and you're not pregnant, why should I run away?"

"..." Madonna's eyes widened. "Hahahahahaha."

She laughed for more than half a minute before stopping; the joke was just too real.

Xiao Tu sat on the edge of the bed and explained, "I went to find the phone to call the coach and ask for leave."

Do you have a game today?

"It's just routine training; missing one is fine. But if I miss a match, that'll be big news. The coach and manager will definitely yell at me. Do you need to ask for leave?"

“No need, my assistant will come regularly.” Madonna, confident in her fame, is not bothered by occasional absences. “You’ve really never been in a relationship? I think you’re lying to me, you seem to be doing very well in every way.”

"I started living independently at a very young age, so my personality is naturally more mature than that of my peers."

Madonna's eyes were filled with emotion. "I'm talking about your performance in bed. It made me feel like a virgin. Am I singing? Am I prophesying the future?"

Xiao Tu laughed and said, "I've never been in a relationship. Girls showed interest in me when I was in school, and I still get their calls all the time, but I always turn them down."

"why?"

Xiao Tu said seriously, "Because I look down on them. They're not pretty and they're not good enough for me."

"Haha, I love your narcissism." Madonna thought this was the best answer; he really knew how to talk.

That's right, only my incredible charm can attract such a world-class handsome guy and super hunk.

Xiao Tu laughed and said, "There's also good news. The paparazzi took photos of our date yesterday and me staying at your house, and they made the headlines in the entertainment news this morning."

Madonna's eyes lit up, and she asked excitedly, "Do you think this is good news?"

"Of course! Don't you like being on the front page? That way, if I star in your music video, your album will get even more attention, and you might even surpass all other singers to top the charts this year." Xiao Tu loved making grand promises.

Madonna sat up and kissed Xiao Tu. "You're right, celebrities should be this high-profile. You've always been high-profile in the NBA, just like me. I love you so much."

Gold is easy to come by, but a true friend is hard to find. The entertainment industry of the future will be flooded with celebrities who can make a fortune simply through hype, without any substantial work. Hype is truly crucial; it's practically a required course for future stars. Brainwashing-style propaganda can easily fool many people.

A once-in-two-hundred-years campus beauty outshines everyone, but her Buddhist-like indifference to being photographed is nothing special. Some people can make it to the trending topics just by eating hot pot or shopping, and they are all low-key celebrities who never engage in hype in the eyes of their fans.

In the 80s, 90% of celebrities didn't engage in hype; Madonna was the first generation of superstars who relied heavily on online buzz.

Compared to modern people, Xiao Tu, this time traveler, is more likely to connect with Madonna on a brainwave level. They both want to attract everyone's attention and master the art of generating buzz.

Keeping a low-key relationship secret? Impossible. Even if Madonna sang a song called "Like a Virgin," her performance style would involve rolling around on the ground in a wedding dress.

She gave a live performance that stunned the entire audience. "Sexy" doesn't even begin to describe her; she's a female hooligan!

Xiao Tu said, "You can sleep a little longer. I'll go and tidy up the clothes on the floor so your assistant won't see them."

“It doesn’t matter if she sees it; she won’t say anything.” Madonna thought for a moment and asked, “Do you have a lot of stuff at home? Why don’t you have Eastwood bring some clothes over and come stay at my place?”

"Huh? Is this okay?" Xiao Tu had never experienced living together so quickly before.

“Your apartment is too small, and this place isn’t far from where you play ball. I often travel to other places for concerts and events, so I won’t mind if you want to go back to live here then,” Madonna said, shaking his arm and starting to act coquettishly.

Xiao Tu couldn't refuse the suggestion at all. "Okay. Um... Chris's last name isn't Eastwood."

"Are you sure? Everyone I know thinks it is. His features and build are exactly like Eastwood's." Madonna chuckled foolishly.

Xiao Tu felt that if he went back to the future and told people he knew that "Mai Nai" was a chubby-faced girl who could act cute and charming when she was young, they definitely wouldn't believe him. She seemed very down-to-earth, but in private, she was a walking meme.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, Madonna's white assistant, Chloe, who was in her early twenties, brought breakfast for the two of them. After Madonna finished arranging their work, she left. She was curious about Xiao Tu, but not at all gossipy.

Many personal assistants are "24-hour on-call nannies," essentially the celebrity's own people, ensuring confidentiality.

Xiao Tu felt awkward asking Chris to deliver things to him; they were friends, not boss and employee. Besides, Chris had never been to Madonna's house before, and giving him an address to find it himself would be too much trouble.

So Xiao Tu ate breakfast first, settled Madonna in, and then drove her car home.

He doesn't have much stuff, so he doesn't need to bring everything like he's moving house. He can just bring some clothes and necessities. He can buy new daily necessities and leave a set there.

He's never had much of a consumer desire, only buying a few pieces of clothing and a few pairs of shoes. Chris, on the other hand, has more personal belongings and wants to keep up with the latest trends.

Xiao Tu scoffed at this; in his eyes, these high-tech products of this era were nothing more than antiques.

The two had only met yesterday and were already planning to move in together today. Xiao Tu was quite unaccustomed to this rapid pace of their relationship. However, considering himself a tough guy who wasn't afraid of even Laimbeer on the basketball court, how could he possibly back down in front of Madonna?
After time-traveling, his body became younger, and his mindset also became much younger. He didn't mind a more exciting life at 18. He had plenty of potential, which wouldn't hinder him from becoming a superstar in the NBA and helping the Lakers win a championship; in fact, it might even help him achieve fame faster.

Not long after Xiao Tu left, Chloe arrived again at noon with her manager, Freddie Deman. Madonna wasn't going to dance practice, so she came to the house to discuss some things.

Madonna had just finished using the restroom and was leaning against the wall on her way back to her bedroom. She was wearing baggy pajamas and walking in a stance resembling a horse stance when the two men bumped into her.

Freddie: (。_。)
Madonna: (゜一゜)
Chloe: (￣_，￣)
Madonna blushed and scoffed, "Just say what you want to say, don't look at me like that."

"Are you alright?" Freddie Khan asked.

"Of course I'm fine, what could possibly happen to me?"

Freddie: "Take a few steps, just take a few steps."

"..."

Chloe stood with her face to the wall, suppressing her laughter, afraid to speak or look, wishing she could disappear.

Freddie couldn't help but complain: "You said you could get Shaw to willingly film the music video, but all you did was use your body to do it?"

"Can't we just fall in love at first sight? What's your problem with that?" Madonna raised an eyebrow.

"No, whatever makes you happy." Freddy shrugged, secretly amazed.

Xiao truly lives up to his reputation as the "most handsome man in the sports world"—he's an NBA superstar. They must have had a blast last night.

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