King of the Bay Area

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Lin Shu could n’t help but pull the collar of the clothes, just erected it, and only entered October. The strong winds of San Francisco had already demonstrated their power. I sat in the office all morning to catch up with the manuscript for the "World Daily", not only missed the lunch time , And the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor attack almost made him return and go back.

But the hungry state awakened his desire for survival / desire, he did n’t want to eat instant noodles anymore, so he gritted his teeth, hurried out of the editorial department, trot all the way, pushed open the door of the restaurant in front of him, and his mind had already begun Thinking about what to eat for lunch, but after entering the room, the scene in front of him made him stunned.

The first reaction, half a step back, looked up at the sign outside the door, and again confirmed that I did not find the wrong place; then entered the room again, staring at the bustling scene in front of me, and the heated discussion was not very spacious. The space reverberates, as if entering a bar in the early hours of the morning-it was a good time.

The problem is that this is not a bar, but a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant; it is not at midnight, but at 2:08 in the afternoon; in addition, today is Monday, a working day.

Lin Shuyuan couldn't help but open his mouth, his face was stunned, and he began to walk ignorantly, found an empty table, sat down, and then the owner of the restaurant walked over and said hello, "Eat today What is it? Is it barbecued rice? If you want to eat barbecued pork, it ’s good to roast goose today, the fat is just right, it wo n’t be too fatty. "

This is Cantonese, with some accents in Cantonese. In the vicinity of Chinatown, Cantonese can travel all over the world; of course, Chinese can also. The owner of this tea restaurant is a second-generation immigrant who still follows the customs and habits of some generations of immigrants. Compared with English, Cantonese is more familiar and familiar.

It is only one block away from the editing room of the "World Daily" and it takes less than five minutes to walk; the reporters of the newspaper can be regarded as regular guests here. Lin Shuyuan has been in the job for more than nine months, which is also familiar.

"World Daily" is a Chinese daily newspaper, all articles are written in traditional characters. As a third-generation immigrant, Lin Shuyuan ’s listening, reading and writing skills are all good, but he is still more accustomed to English in the spoken part. After all, the living environment and education are mainly English.

Facing the boss's order in Cantonese, Lin Shuyuan answered in English, "Okay, just follow your recommendation." This question and answer, in two languages, did not show any violation. This is what San Francisco and New York have. Differences-Although both cities are known for their cultural diversity and cultural integration, they are two very different ways.

"This is a touchdown. I tell you, this is definitely a touchdown."

"But he has already flown out of bounds, doesn't it mean that out of bounds is not a touchdown?"

"No, no, there are more rules for the touchdown. This must be a touchdown!"

"Nonsense, the referee has made a verdict, and I know it is a touchdown. I mean, why is this one a touchdown?"

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The chattering chatter came to an abrupt halt, and everyone looked at each other, so that no sound could be heard, and a large group of people surrounded it, but suddenly there was no sound, and there was a real sense of joy.

This is the reason why Lin Shuyuan was surprised. At least 20 people were gathered in the restaurant, all of whom were young faces of college students and high school students. Everyone was sitting in a group, and they were expressing their opinions in a blatant manner. It looks like college students are discussing group topics; not only that, all of them are wearing the San Francisco 49ers home team uniforms, the big red jerseys are connected together, and the visual impact is not small.

In a trance, Lin Shuyuan remembered yesterday's home game again. The kind of heart and excitement was still gurgling in his chest.

"Where are they?" The restaurant owner noticed Lin Shuyuan's sight and said enthusiastically, "A group of fans. You know, there is a Chinese quarterback here in San Francisco. The performance is terrible. Now the whole United States is making a sensation. Even if I have never watched a sports game, I know. This is really not easy. "

The boss said with a smile on his face, his eyes and forehead were covered with pleats, his eyes narrowed into a slit with pride and pride flashing, "Three weeks ago, I started a special event on the competition day and called everyone to come together Watching the game, anyway, cheer for us all. "

"My son and daughter are now in high school. They said that the young man was very powerful, and even their classmates started to discuss; now in our neighborhood, these young people are also interested. I do n’t know if it ’s a good thing or a bad thing. But everyone is willing to come over to watch the ball here. I welcome it. "The boss's expression of reassurance," You know, it's not always easy for Chinese people here. "

Lin Shuyuan also looked at the boss's eyes, and a group of young Chinese Americans gathered together to discuss rugby. Such a scene is indeed very rare. In this first American sport, the presence of the Chinese community is always the lowest. Not to mention participation, even the audience watching the ball is really limited.

But now, the change has finally begun.

"I'm thinking about buying a TV with a large screen and putting it on the wall, so that every game day, everyone can get together and cheer for the young man." The boss revealed With a satisfied expression, "I heard that last week, two other bars also organized activities to watch the game in groups. Have you heard of it?"

Lin Shuyuan nodded, "Yes, I have reported it in the past." Although the audience is still not too many at present, only a dozen people; but the fire of the stars can be ignited, and the audience is growing at a rapid rate.

The boss nodded, "There is always someone to organize, and the community needs to unite."

"By the way, I remember, you are responsible for the sports column of the" World Daily ", right?" The boss suddenly remembered the incident and patted Lin Shuyuan's shoulder enthusiastically, without waiting for an answer, the boss could not wait. Shouted, "Come and ask him, he is an expert in this area."

expert?

Lin Shuyuan is full of black lines. It was only in rookie training camp this year that he really came into contact with rugby for the first time; of course, now that a few months have passed, he is no longer a rugby player.

Facing the scorching eyes of the young people in front of him, Lin Shuyuan explained, "In a rugby game, if the corner posts in the four corners of the end zone are hit by a rugby or a ball holder, it is also a touchdown."

"Wow!" Everyone exclaimed in unison, the expression of sudden enlightenment, people could not help but the expectation value in his eyes was full of hope, the hope that rugby expanded in the Chinese community, "there is still this What about an attack ... "

In a swarm of swarms, everyone flocked up and could not wait to ask, and the restaurant in the afternoon suddenly became lively.

A lunch, which can be solved in 15 minutes, but Lin Shuyuan stayed forty-five minutes today, especially when he mentioned that he had interviewed Lu Ke face to face, the whole restaurant burst and was full of enthusiasm. Questions can't stop at all——

"You said, how did Lu Ke do this? He is the first Chinese quarterback in the entire NFL, right?"

"Lu Ke became a starting quarterback with his own ability. Does this mean that we can stand on the NFL in the future?"

"How do I need to train to become a quarterback? I don't have any clue at all, and the passing feel is particularly good. How is this defined?"

"I saw on the Internet last time that Lu Ke is not yet 22 years old, is it true? Then he is not the same age as me? God, what is he doing now, what am I doing now? I just want to die ! "

"Wait, wait, you talked to Lu Ke face to face, what kind of person is Lu Ke?"

Brushing the ground together, all eyes were concentrated, full of expectation, and fell on Lin Shuyuan's shoulders, heavily. Just as Yao / Ming joined the NBA, Sun / Ji / Hai joined the European League, and Liu / Xiang broke the world record, every yellow man's footsteps can always bring unlimited confidence.

For many three generations of immigrants, in fact, they have gradually lost their dependence and commonality on their motherland, and their daily life has gradually integrated into the immigrant society of the United States; but in some special fields, such as competitive sports, the talents are different. After all, let them realize that everyone is different.

Now, Lu Ke has become the first Chinese quarterback to start in the league, which undoubtedly gave many people confidence and really made them realize: Lu Ke can do it, so can they. This kind of inspiration and motivation can't be described by language at all, and you can only feel it quietly.

"I have read the San Francisco Chronicle before. Lu Ke is a sunny college student. It seems to be no different from ours, and his personality is particularly cheerful. Is this true?" The young man who just asked further added After realizing Lin Shuyuan's doubtful vision, he admitted frankly, "I like Lu Ke's style of playing. I occasionally play rugby in school, but it's far worse than Lu Ke's."

Change is permeating little by little.

Lin Shuyuan smiled, "Yes, Lu Ke is a very special young man. In private, he likes to joke, and he is also very approachable. If you meet him inadvertently on the street, you greet him actively, he will certainly be enthusiastic Responded. "

"What else, what else?" A pair of unhurried eyes urged Lin Shuyuan to continue to share, which made Lin Shuyuan unable to laugh. "In fact, I have only seen Lu Ke twice, and I am not an expert. "

"Two times is enough!" The young people shouted, and the impatient excitement and excitement gradually infected Lin Shuyuan, so he also began to share his experience without hesitation. This meal was full of joy And caper, so that when leaving the restaurant, Lin Shuyuan's mood also brightened, the fatigue of the morning disappeared.