Rebirth 1979: Hunting wild boars and saving educated youth

Dodger Stadium is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today it is very lively and boiling like a pot of hot water that has just been opened.

Outside, the crowd surged, and fans wearing blue and white Dodgers jerseys formed a flowing ocean as if they had made an appointment in advance.

They were either standing or sitting, holding colorful flags in their hands and humming the Dodgers' team song. The sound was getting louder and louder, and the heat could be felt from several blocks away.

As we walked into the stadium, the singing was even more deafening, as if the entire venue was vibrating with the rhythm.

Looking around, blue and white are intertwined. The seats, flags, and even the faces of the audience are painted with these two colors. The Dodgers, known as the Blue and White Army, have completely ruled this area today.

Chen Feng, Larry, and Robert immersed themselves in the blue and white tide and went straight to the VIP area.

The VIP area is a completely different scene, with less noise and more comfort.

Just as the three of them were looking around, Larry's eyes suddenly lit up and he grabbed Robert and ran to a corner.

Chen Feng followed curiously and saw a dark-skinned man with a burly figure like a mountain sitting leisurely on a wide chair, playing with a bottle of mineral water in his hand. He looked so calm, as if all the noise from the outside world had nothing to do with him.

"Hey, Erwin!" Larry shouted excitedly.

Robert also looked excited, and the two of them started to have a lively conversation.

Turning around, Larry introduced Chen Feng: "Hey buddy, this is the soul of the Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson!"

When Chen Feng heard this, his eyes lit up immediately. Although he was not a basketball fan, the name of Magic Johnson was well-known to him.

Walking forward, Chen Feng extended his hand with a smile on his face: "It's my honor, Mr. Johnson, I am Chen Feng."

Johnson smiled slightly and shook Chen Feng's hand. His smile was both superstar-like and friendly. "Just call me Ervin. Welcome to Dodger Stadium. Enjoy the game!"

After the greetings, everyone started to take their seats.

There is no fixed seat in the VIP area, everyone can choose freely.

Larry and Robert sat down next to Johnson naturally, as if that was their proper place.

If he can join the Lakers through the draft, Johnson will be the boss of their locker room, and following the boss is the right thing to do.

Chen Feng was about to sit down next to Robert when Johnson suddenly reached out his big hand and pulled him over. "Hey, man, you look like you're from the East, right? Come, sit next to me. I have something about the East that I want to ask you."

Chen Feng was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and sat down obediently.

The two men were of similar age, both twenty-five, and they got along very well when they talked.

Chen Feng used to love watching NBA documentaries and knew a little about Johnson's past. During this conversation, Johnson seemed to have found a long-lost brother, his eyes filled with surprise.

Johnson had written a memoir in which he discussed his basketball experiences and his understanding of the sport. Chen Feng, following this line of thought, was sure to win Johnson's favor.

Johnson didn't expect that he would meet a Chinese person here who knew him so well.

When we talked about basketball and our understanding of certain things, our ideas were surprisingly consistent with his, so the more we talked, the more we got along.

Ali and Robert were both stunned by what they heard.

Oh my god, did Chen and Johnson just meet?

Why does it feel like they've been chatting for longer than they've known us?

Listening to them chatting, I feel that this is what it's like for brothers who grew up under the same roof!

"You're a student at UCLA, and you're working for the Los Angeles Olympics?" Johnson's eyes were filled with admiration. "That's not easy, bro."

Chen Feng smiled modestly. At this moment, Johnson suddenly lowered his voice and asked mysteriously, "I heard that there is witchcraft in the East that can predict the future. Is this true?"

Chen Feng glanced at Johnson and thought that this was exactly why Johnson wanted to talk to him.

He knew some of Johnson's future, such as the fact that he won several more championships, but retired in 91 due to a virus, which was another major turning point in his life, just as he won the championship and MVP in his rookie season.

But he couldn't say these things, and even if he did, Johnson wouldn't believe it.

Chen Feng said noncommittally, "All I can say is that there are indeed some things that science cannot fully explain. Perhaps science has not yet developed to that level, or perhaps they are some remnants of ancient civilizations. Who knows?"

Johnson nodded thoughtfully, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

With the referee's crisp whistle, the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants began.

This game was worthy of being called the California Derby, with sparks flying from the start.

However, the Giants were clearly better prepared at the start, quickly establishing a lead with a series of precise hits and solid defense.

The spectators on the sidelines were all sweating for the home team. Every shot was accompanied by screams and cheers, and the emotions kept fluctuating.

Johnson was also very nervous. Watching baseball was much more stressful than playing basketball on the field himself. He clenched his hands and kept his eyes fixed on the court.

"Chen, which team do you think will win today?" Johnson asked.

Chen Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. He knew the rules of baseball, but predicting the outcome of the game was another matter.

The results of baseball games are sometimes very random. A chance good ball can allow a team to score and win. Even a team that has the advantage at the beginning may be overturned at the last moment. This is also what makes baseball games attractive.

Even for experts, it is difficult to accurately predict the outcome of a baseball game, let alone a layman like Chen Feng.

However, at this moment, an inexplicable premonition surged in his heart. "It must be the Dodgers," Chen Feng said. "They can hold on to the end and turn the tide."

The following game was exciting and thrilling.

The Dodgers gradually regained their rhythm after falling behind.

In the ninth inning, the Dodgers pitcher made several consecutive accurate pitches, leaving the Giants batters shaking their heads.

The Giants were not to be outdone. Their star hitter hit a long fly ball in a crucial attack, and was about to score, but the Dodgers' defensive player caught it with an amazing jump, causing exclamations from the audience.

The game entered its final moments with the Giants still maintaining a slight lead.

Johnson, who was beside Chen Feng, was so nervous that he almost stood up.

At that moment, a dramatic scene occurred on the field. Another star hitter of the Giants, under the pressure of the entire stadium, dislocated his shoulder while swinging, and the bat slipped out of his hand, sending the ball rolling towards the Dodgers' defense.

The Dodgers' defensive player reacted quickly, leaning over to grab the ball, followed by a series of accurate passes, and finally sent the ball steadily into home plate, completing an incredible double play and also reversing the score!