Chapter 503: Calling Daddy

"Can you be more specific? What mistake was made?"

This incident was too bizarre, and the reporter had a determined look on his face.

Many times, the officials would punish a player for misconduct, either by suspending or fining them. Of course, there have been instances where teams privately punished their players, but never has there been a bizarre situation like the one with the Suns tonight.

Durant, Curry, Thompson, and many other key players were all benched.

What mistake could have led to Gentry punishing so many players? Everyone was worried that the matter was not as simple as it seemed...

"It's just a matter of some ideological mistakes."

Gentry replied nonchalantly, "They already know they were wrong, so there's no need to bring it up again."

Gentry's simple and sincere words were conveyed to Budenholzer, who also understood and forgave him.

He was also a strict head coach who understood the challenges of managing players, especially for a team like the Suns, which was full of stars. Gentry's bold move made Budenholzer respect him even more.

...

After the game, Wade Dong rushed to the airport.

This was a back-to-back game, and the next game was in three days, which was just enough time for Dong to return to Huaxia.

The season started at the end of October, and it was already mid-December. In a few days, it would be New Year's Day.

The temperature in Beijing at night had dropped to below zero.

Wade Dong had submitted multiple applications to the 'Family Organization' to bring Li Jiajia to M Country, but the result was always the same: one abstention, four votes against (Wei Hua couple, Li Zhen couple), and one vote in favor. 

With this result, Li Jiajia couldn't come to M Country, and Dong could only travel back and forth between M Country and Huaxia.

"Whoa~ It's a bit chilly."

Wade Dong was wearing jeans and a thin jacket, and as soon as he got off the plane, he couldn't help but blow into his hands and rub them together to keep warm. He was just short of stomping his feet.

"Brother Dong, it's cold outside. Put on your down jacket!"

The driver was waiting for Dong at the exit and handed him a down jacket as soon as he saw him.

Dong handed the down jacket to Feng Yuxiu, "Master Feng, you're older, you should wear it."

"I don't need it."

Feng Yuxiu said, "If you have time to practice a set of inner strength with me, you won't fear the cold."

"Inner strength? You think you're in a martial arts movie."

Dong scoffed and didn't bother to wear it. He would freeze to death...

When Dong handed the down jacket to Feng Yuxiu, the driver felt a bit annoyed. He had only brought one down jacket, which was his oversight. Fortunately, Feng Yuxiu gave it back to Dong, and the driver finally relaxed.

After leaving the airport...

The driver couldn't help but sneak a glance. It was below freezing, and this man was only wearing a thin Tang suit. The cold wind blew on him, and he seemed to...enjoy it?

After Dong returned home, Feng Yuxiu also left.

The driver heard that this man was Dong's bodyguard, and on the way to send Feng Yuxiu off, he wanted to strike up a conversation with him. However, Feng Yuxiu, who was meditating with his eyes closed, was too intimidating, and the driver swallowed his words several times.

...

"Just focus on your work, and don't keep coming home. There's nothing you need to worry about." 

When Dong suddenly returned home, Qi Juan grumbled and seemed a bit unhappy.

"I came back to see the baby."

Dong squatted next to Li Jiajia and whispered to her belly, "Call me Daddy!"

Then, Dong put his ear to Jiajia's belly and waited for a while before sweetly responding, "Aww~ My son is so well-behaved!"

"Call me Daddy!"

"My son is so well-behaved!"

"Call me Daddy!"

"My son is so well-behaved!"

...

"Call me Daddy!"

"My son is so well-behaved!"

Wei Dong was having fun, but Wei Hua, who had come back with the groceries, frowned and said, "Call me Daddy!"

Dong, "..."

"Call me Daddy!"

Wei Hua repeated.

Reluctantly, Dong said, "Daddy!"

"Aww~ My son is so well-behaved!"

Only then was Wei Hua satisfied, and she went into the kitchen with the groceries.

Li Zhen also entered with Wei Hua and paused before saying to Dong, "Call me Daddy!"

Dong, "???"

"Dad... You go and cook."

Li Jiajia tried to smooth things over, "I'm a bit hungry."

Hearing that Jiajia was hungry, everyone became anxious. Wei Hua quickly went into the kitchen, complaining, "I'll cook. You're too slow, and Jiajia is already hungry."

After the meal, the task of cleaning up fell to the four elders.

Dong and Jiajia returned to their room and spent some intimate time together. Jiajia asked, "Do you prefer a son or a daughter?"

"I like both sons and daughters!"

"No, you have to choose one."

Li Jiajia lay in Dong's arms with a coquettish tone, ordering him.

"A son... If he's as naughty as I was when I was young, I'd have to beat him up eight times a day."

"What about a daughter?"

Li Jiajia blinked, "What if our daughter is as naughty as you were?"

"She's my daughter, and the whole world will indulge her whims."

Dong's answer was firm.

Li Jiajia's question was different from the brainless 'If I and your mom fell into the water, who would you save first?' type. However, Dong was still conflicted. He could say that both a daughter and a son would be his dearest, and it would be even better if they had twins.

"Didn't you ask Professor Yuan?"

"No~"

Li Jiajia seemed to understand Dong's thoughts, "But one thing is certain; it's not twins."

Li Jiajia was already three months pregnant, and the doctor could tell the gender during the prenatal checkup. With Dong's connections, if Jiajia asked, even if it was against the rules, the doctor would tell her. But Jiajia would never do anything to make others feel uncomfortable.

"Let's go to sleep early."

Li Jiajia hugged Dong's arm, "When are you going back to M Country?"

"There's a flight to New York at 7 PM the day after tomorrow, and I can make it in time for the game against the Knicks."

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of M Country. It takes about 13-14 hours to fly from Beijing to New York.

"Hmm..."

Li Jiajia thought for a moment, "If the flight is delayed, you might miss the game in New York."

"If I miss it, I miss it."

Dong didn't mind, "The longest confession is to accompany you. The game is not as important as being with you."

Li Jiajia pouted, "That line doesn't suit you. You only come back once or twice a month, like squeezing toothpaste."

"I can't help it."

Dong sighed, "I want to bring you all to M Country, but both sets of parents disagree. I feel like I have less and less of a presence in this family."

"You're feeling wronged!"

Li Jiajia blew on Dong's nose and hugged him tightly as she fell asleep.

...

The flight was indeed delayed, by two hours.

When Dong left the airport, the game was about to start... There were reporters waiting for the players to enter, and they were surprised not to see Dong.