As his senior, Evans, who is majoring in journalism at the university, will graduate next year.

He usually excels in his studies and is very articulate.

And most importantly, this guy has very high emotional intelligence.

Previously, when Gray returned to the team after recovering from an injury, he successfully helped me out of the awkward situation where I didn't know what to say.

As for Qin Yue's invitation, Evans is also fully aware.

He is very clear...

From the moment he accepted Qin Yue's invitation, he was no longer the old Ronnie Evans, but Ronnie Evans by Qin Yue's side.

What's the difference between the two, you ask?

To prove himself worthy of the title "Evans by Qin Yue's side," since accepting Qin Yue's invitation, Evans has devoted himself completely to Qin Yue.

Because Rachel was going to intern at Nike Headquarters this summer...

Evans not only took on the task of filming videos for Qin Yue, but also took on the responsibility of writing a "chronicle" for him.

It seems that Evans' actions are somewhat exaggerated.

But for Qin Yue, who is destined for the NBA, Evans felt he wasn't doing enough.

"In the future, you'll definitely have your own documentary, and a biography to match... we must prepare in advance to let people see more of your story," Evans said to Qin Yue that day.

In America, many people close to talented players do similar things.

The goal is to let the world know more about them once they become famous, and most simply and directly... to make money.

Last season, Rachel filmed many personal shots of Qin Yue as part of the school's journalism department.

And in conversations with Qin Yue, Rachel regretted not knowing him when he was losing weight, saying how wonderful it would have been.

"If we could have used your old self as a comparison... you know how much visual impact those images would provide in your future documentary?" Rachel said with regret at the time to Qin Yue.

However, upon learning of Rachel's thoughts, Qin Yue immediately told her some good news.

That is...

There is actually footage from his weight loss period that was filmed by someone...

And that person gave up the rights and gifted the videotapes to Qin Yue for free after he became famous.

"Who was the person who filmed it?" Rachel asked with curiosity.

"Chris Paul's brother, Charles C.J. Paul.

Last year, when I was training with Chris, CJ would always film us on the side and tell us...

If we became famous in the future, these shots would definitely be useful," Qin Yue said to Rachel.

"He's such a good guy."

"Coincidentally, I think so too."

...

In June, with the end of the sophomore semester, Qin Yue received both good and bad news.

The good news is, although he has become a daily topic among basketball enthusiasts in the country...

Because this year's qualification for the Olympic basketball tournament relied on the Asian Championship victory from the previous year...

And since Qin Yue isn't part of the association, after some consideration, the Chinese Basketball Association announced in June.

"Regarding our young basketball player Qin Yue, whom many fans are concerned about, we are pleased he has been doing well in American College Basketball (NCAA), and we will keep our focus on him.

We believe there will come a day when Qin Yue will wear the Chinese Men's Basketball Team's uniform and bring glory to our country.

However, since the national team's training camp started at the beginning of the year... Qin Yue himself also needs to complete his studies at Wake Forest University this summer...

So, after careful consideration, we will not be including Qin Yue in the national team's training camp roster for the upcoming Athens Olympic Games."

Undoubtedly, this announcement from the Chinese Basketball Association is good news for Qin Yue at the moment.

Even though the Olympics are a dream for many basketball players...

Qin Yue also knows that the Chinese Men's Basketball Team at the beginning of the 21st century is not the pushover it would become twenty years later.

But the announcement in June freed up crucial time for Qin Yue to complete an important evolution.

Admittedly, the Olympics present great opportunities for growth.

But...

With Qin Yue not being part of the association, how could he be sure he'd get an Olympic spot after joining the national team training?

Moreover, taking a step back, it was others who secured the qualification through last year's Asian Championship...

What qualifies Qin Yue to replace a veteran in demanding playing time from the national team at the Olympics?

Additionally, at this moment, compared to training camps, Qin Yue clearly needs personal training more.

Based on his experience, Qin Yue knows that this period's national team training cannot accelerate his improvement like personal training can.

Therefore, shortly after the association's announcement, Qin Yue responded to them through the media with great consideration.

"Thank you to the fans for their love. I'm grateful for the attention from afar across the ocean.

Regarding being left out of the national team training roster, I personally feel this is expected and aligns perfectly with the team's current needs.

As a Chinese player, I will stay true to my roots, work hard, and strive to glorify our nation one day."

Seeing the well-mannered Qin Yue not causing any trouble, the Chinese Basketball Association breathed a sigh of relief.

After all...

Before publishing that announcement, they were truly worried Qin Yue might use the fans to put pressure on them.

"Put pressure on what? It's rare for the association to be so understanding, of course, I'll cooperate all the way!"

That day, after responding to the Chinese Basketball Association, Qin Yue turned his focus back to training.

As for the bad news Qin Yue received in June?

"Don't these NBA legends have anything else to do?

Why does this one want to see me, and that one want to see me too?"

At that moment, "this one" and "that one" referred to Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan.

Since Barkley named Qin Yue as his successor in TNT TV Station's "Christmas Special," he planned to meet with Qin Yue after this year's finals.

As for Jordan?

Even though he had met Qin Yue a while back...

As the successor to the eternal white moonlight in Jordan's heart, he felt it his duty to check on Qin Yue's training.

Originally, for Qin Yue, meeting these two would be a good thing.

After all, it's Jordan and Barkley.

But the downside is...

Both of them wish to meet Qin Yue...

On the same day.

"Can't they reschedule... I mean, isn't there anyone willing to back down?" Qin Yue asked Grover curiously.

Hearing this, Grover sighed deeply and said, "Originally, Michael intended to reschedule.

But somehow, someone let it slip that Charles would also meet you that day, so..."

"How about Charles Barkley?"

"Charles also planned to reschedule, but... upon learning Michael would see you that day, he immediately changed his mind.

Want to hear his exact words?" Grover asked.

Qin Yue nodded.

So, after a deep breath, Grover said to Qin Yue, "Charles said, let that damn Michael Jordan keep his distance from his successor!"

At that moment, Qin Yue said with a worried expression, "Based on your understanding of them... they shouldn't get into a fight, right?"

Thinking seriously for a moment, Grover shook his head and said, "Hard to say."

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