Dominate the Super Bowl
Chapter 1213: 1212: Solid as a Rock

Chapter 1213: Chapter 1212: Solid as a Rock

The air, tense, filled with the smoke of confrontation.

Rarely seen, the atmosphere between the reporters and Li Wei was charged to the extreme, a relentless confrontation with neither party giving an inch.

No room to breathe, as the exchange went back and forth.

“…From any perspective, this game is unsatisfactory.”

Direct impact!

However, Li Wei lightly raised an eyebrow, and his smile widened.

“Ha. If defeating the opponent doesn’t count as a victory, if a twelve-game winning streak in the season is still considered a failure, then I think I’ll enjoy such failures even more in the future—bring them on.”

Laughter ensued, all around.

Li Wei’s humorous and witty tone genuinely provoked amusement.

But still, a small portion of reporters remained stern, unable to laugh.

“If a season with twelve straight wins ends without winning the Super Bowl, that’s failure. Just like the New England Patriots in the 2007 season, with sixteen regular-season victories, but in people’s eyes, the only memory is the last-second victory by the New York Giants in the Super Bowl.”

“Do you still not think that’s failure?”

Pressing aggressively, step by step.

Clearly, the reporters didn’t intend to let Li Wei go, seizing on the subject relentlessly.

Li Wei thought seriously for a moment, “No, I don’t think so.”

Ha!

The entire room erupted in astonishment.

Only Li Wei remained calm, patiently waiting for the reporters to settle down before steadily continuing.

“On the surface, games require winners and losers, victory denotes strength, this is the inevitable result and the core of competitive sports.”

“However, a loss does not equate to failure. Failure is a term that must be seen from a bigger picture.”

“In the larger context, competitive sports include more than just victories and championships. Indeed, the New England Patriots in the 2007 season couldn’t achieve a perfect pinnacle, but does that affect Brady’s standing in your minds?”

“Michael Jordan played countless professional games in the NBA, yet he didn’t win championships every year. Does that affect your evaluation of his historical status?”

“No, it wouldn’t.”

“Not being able to win constantly is because there are no eternal victors in competitive sports; failing to constantly reach the championship is because opponents are continuously striving and improving.”

“Precisely because of the bitterness and difficulty of losses, the sweetness and joy of victory become more pronounced.”

“The New England Patriots’ 2007 season wasn’t a failure, merely a bad day at the Super Bowl, that’s all.”

Eloquent, upright and forthright—

The entire press conference room fell silent, now because no one could refute him.

In front, Li Wei stood unruffled and composed, once again showcasing the wisdom and poise in verbal battles that left reporters collectively speechless.

With a slight pause, Li Wei’s smile returned, gently shrugging and spreading his hands.

“Incidentally, we won today.”

Ha ha, ha ha ha.

Roaring laughter.

Even with Li Wei’s sincere expression, the hidden sarcasm and mockery in his words launched unabashed ridicule, innocently looking at the reporters.

At that moment, the laughter couldn’t be suppressed any longer.

However, this still didn’t quench the reporters’ anger, a small portion persistently hounded Li Wei, resembling hyenas.

“So, are you saying you’re not worried about the team’s condition? Do you believe the team will continue their winning streak? Do you believe the team will reach the Super Bowl?”

Though Li Wei didn’t mention these things, the reporters inferred and expanded from his words, laying a trap, waiting for Li Wei to step in:

The next game, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the New England Patriots, marking the annual American League festivity moment.

Li Wei, however, was not easily duped.

“That’s work for the upcoming days. Since you’re so focused, we’ll start preparing tomorrow, hopefully not disappointing you all.”

Confident, unwavering.

Furthermore, flawless.

Indeed, Li Wei remained the same, living up to his reputation, facing the reporters’ relentless pursuit showing leadership, neutralizing crisis invisibly.

Steadfast as a rock, worthy of being a stabilizer.

Standing alone at the forefront, shielding the Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff and players from tumult, creating a calm refuge.

No wonder Kansas City supports Li Wei wholeheartedly, offering unconditional support to the team captain.

However, guessing by instinct alone, it’s clear the media would not rest——

Since the season opener, the Kansas City Chiefs are finally showing noticeable fluctuations!

From Mahomes’ unexpected injury to the turmoil of the London Bowl, from the fatigue of a continuous winning streak to off-field distractions, each seemingly insignificant trivial factor overlaps and collides, rippling pressure continuously.

Then, it erupted.

In the long history of the NFL, after switching to sixteen regular-season games, why only the New England Patriots achieved the regular-season unbeaten feat? Why even the New England Patriots couldn’t transition to Super Bowl glory and achieve a perfect season?

Everything has a reason.

A long season, fierce competition, close standards, injury impacts, all being obstacles galore.

The San Francisco 49ers in 1984, the Chicago Bears in 1985, the Minnesota Vikings in 1998, the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2004, and the Green Bay Packers in 2011, all achieved records of fifteen wins and one loss in the regular season, just one step away from an undefeated season.

Here, the 2011 Green Bay Packers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifteenth week of the regular season, virtually falling at the finish line.

However, among the teams mentioned above, only the San Francisco 49ers in 1984 and the Chicago Bears in 1985 ultimately won the Super Bowl, while the others fell short.

Adding to the Patriots’ undefeated yet Super Bowl losing season, this moment reveals how fierce and brutal the NFL competition truly is.

Maintaining high-level performance throughout a whole season, while constantly meeting challenges and defeating opponents, is extremely difficult, as hard as ascending the skies.

Currently, the Kansas City Chiefs also face a similar situation, with pressure and difficulties continuously accumulating.

Then, finally!

The Kansas City Chiefs have now exposed weaknesses and fluctuations like those teams before, being pressured so miserably by the Oakland Raiders, how could the reporters merely sit still?

Perhaps, a turning point has finally arrived——

Next stop, Foxborough, the New England Patriots sharpen their swords to welcome the Kansas City Chiefs.

Does anyone remember what happened during the Kansas City Chiefs’ last visit to Foxborough?

Racial discrimination, fan chaos, controversial outcry.

Most importantly, the New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.

Buzzing, bustling, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders game just ending, the reporters were already racing to publicize and hype up the next match, the entire season’s controversy and fervor seemingly converging on this very game.

And what about Li Wei?

The protagonist in the eye of the storm appeared unhurried and at ease.