Chapter 33

As the city lights began to twinkle and the night grew lively,

in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Chers Bar.

Inside the bar, hip-hop music played continuously, and young people of various skin tones lingered, either raising their glasses to drink or chatting and joking with friends, creating a bustling scene.

This bar was quite famous in Philadelphia. Although it wasn't very large and wasn't as rowdy as a club, it was known for its excellent environment and a wide variety of drinks, making it one of the top spots for young people in Philadelphia to unwind.

On ordinary days, one could often see celebrities in the bar, such as rappers, film and television stars, and late-night show hosts, adding a touch of starlight to the place.

On this day, the Philadelphia 76ers players, led by their team leader Allen Iverson, came to Chers Bar to celebrate their hard-earned victory.

"YO, Chen~"

Allen Iverson was already quite drunk, staggering over to the booth with a popular test-tube cocktail in hand, and slurred, "Today, not, bad, drink, drink!"

"Thanks to your help, Allen."

Chen Mu smiled slightly, took the test tube, and drank it in one go. He then said with a smile, "After this drink, I can't have any more. I have to get up early for training tomorrow and can't be too tired."

"Train, training...?"

Allen Iverson also drank in one go, his large eyes staring at Chen Mu with a half-smile, "Hey, hey! Did you hear that? Did you hear what this rookie just said?"

The other players turned around, staring at the 30-year-old team leader who still acted as he pleased, all stopping their actions and waiting for what he would say next.

"This rookie, hahaha..."

Allen Iverson plopped down next to Chen Mu, put his arm around his shoulder, and laughed loudly, "He said, he said tomorrow, he, he's going to train! Hahahaha..."

Although Chen Mu already knew that the naturally gifted Allen Iverson had always disliked training, he was still surprised by the extent of his aversion, and awkwardly smiled, "Allen, we are professional athletes, and training is our duty..."

"Ha ha ha, professional athletes..."

Allen Iverson laughed and shook his head, as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world. The alcohol in his test tube splashed everywhere, and after a while, he stopped and said, "Yes, we are professional athletes, we are the great, great Philadelphia 76ers! Ha ha ha ha..."

At this moment, Chen Mu vaguely recalled that in the original timeline, during this season, Allen Iverson had put up the best statistics of his career, but his relationship with the team had become increasingly strained.

Besides the team, many Philadelphia fans had also started to feel a bit annoyed with this former prodigy. Many believed that the reason the legendary coach Larry Brown, who had led the 76ers to the finals, left was because he could no longer tolerate Allen Iverson's rebellious attitude, which ultimately led to the decline of the Philadelphia 76ers.

After leaving the 76ers, Larry Brown quickly established himself in the defeated Motor City of Detroit, leading a group of blue-collar players with ironclad defense to soar to the top, defeating the long-time Eastern Conference champions, the New Jersey Nets, and in the finals, overcoming the invincible Lakers with their F4 lineup, ultimately winning the championship.

This contrast with the annual decline of the 76ers made many sports commentators believe that it was time for the 76ers to rebuild, get rid of Allen Iverson's large contract, and start cultivating new talent.

At this time, the explosive and versatile swingman Andre Iguodala emerged, and many fans had already decided in their hearts that Iguodala was the one who could lead the 76ers back to glory, and their feelings towards Allen Iverson, the former team hero, had become somewhat ambivalent.

All this pressure, accumulated over the years, weighed heavily on Allen Iverson's slender shoulders, ultimately leading to his falling out with management and his departure to Denver at the end of the season, where he formed the Golden Duo with the rising star Carmelo Anthony, continuing his carefree and adventurous life.

"Chen, the 76ers, may not exist much longer..."

After waiting for everyone to disperse and go their own way, a hint of loneliness appeared in Allen Iverson's large eyes, and he whispered in Chen Mu's ear, "You and I, we are not pawns in their plans. We are just forgotten cavalry, fighting alone for the team, contributing all we have before the endgame arrives."

After saying this, Allen Iverson sighed deeply, raised his glass to drink, and no longer asked Chen Mu to join him, his eyes full of loneliness and helplessness.

"By the way, Chen."

After drinking for a while, Allen Iverson's eyes suddenly sparkled, and he said, "You haven't turned 18 yet, right?"

"Uh, yes, I'll be 18 at the end of the year." Chen Mu didn't know why Allen Iverson was asking this and cautiously responded.

"Ha ha, with your Eastern temperament, could it be that..."

Allen Iverson's eyes gleamed with a peculiar light, as if probing Chen Mu's inner thoughts, and he smiled, "Could it be that you are still a VIRGIN...??"

"Um..."

Chen Mu smiled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head, "Sort of, not really..."

Chen Mu's response wasn't just talk. In the original timeline, he had had a few relationships and experiences.

But after coming here, he couldn't be sure if this body had experienced those pleasures, so he gave a vague answer.

"Hey...!"

Allen Iverson laughed, suddenly stood up, and pointed at Chen Mu, "Wait here~"

A moment later, Allen Iverson returned from the dance floor, accompanied by several young and attractive women, all dressed provocatively and exuding sensuality.

"......!"

Chen Mu looked up and saw a pair of shapely legs swaying in front of him, the low-cut tops revealing the elastic "contents" beneath, instantly igniting his desire.

"This guy is my brother!"

Allen Iverson pointed at Chen Mu and said to the girls, "He's a great contributor to the 76ers, my best partner! Which of you wants to find some 'fun' with him? Ha~?"

With Allen Iverson's introduction, these girls, who might not usually pay attention to sports, became excited, cheering and sitting down in the booth, surrounding Chen Mu.

"Are you a professional athlete too?"

Chen Mu was surrounded by several girls, their bodies pressing against him, the "contents" about to burst out, rubbing against his arms and body, making his heart race.

"Uh... yes, I just became a professional athlete recently."

Chen Mu felt a bit embarrassed, lowering his head and not daring to look at the girls' bodies, his face turning red, and his speech becoming a bit incoherent.

"Ha ha ha~ So cute~"

The girls' laughter was like silver bells, and one of them, who seemed to be of Latin American descent, reached out and rubbed Chen Mu's slightly bulging chest muscles, her fingers moving down, and she whispered in his ear, "Allen is our good friend, he said to take good care of you and have some 'fun' together..."

The girl's touch seemed to have a magical power, and every part of Chen Mu's body that she touched felt as if it were being burned by fire, making him shiver.

"Do you... want to have some fun with us...?"

Chen Mu had never experienced such treatment in this life or the previous one. The girls' breath was like a gentle breeze, and the scent of their perfume was intoxicating. Under the influence of alcohol, Chen Mu was already somewhat entranced.

Another girl, not to be outdone, wrapped her arm around Chen Mu and began to move it up and down. Soon, she placed her hand on Chen Mu's key area and gave it a gentle squeeze.

Chen Mu's body trembled, and the girl was clearly an expert. She quickly pulled down the thin layers of clothing, her beautiful face coming close to Chen Mu's, her red lips kissing him fiercely.

"Su Yin..."

Chen Mu closed his eyes, enjoying the smooth and moist tongue, but for some reason, the face that appeared in his mind was Su Yin's.

The other teammates were also considerate, each taking one of the girls away, leaving the two girls "serving" Chen Mu. In the strong music of the bar, everything became ambiguous and filled with desire.

The lights were dim, and the bodies were entwined. Chen Mu was lost in the world of pleasure, gradually losing the last bit of his rationality, kissing the two girls passionately, and his hands began to move unconsciously over their smooth and tender skin.

"Click"

Not far away, a middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere, silently took out a camera, and took several photos in the crowd, then took out a notebook and wrote something down before leaving the scene.

That night was wild and enchanting.

The next morning, at the 76ers training facility.

"Ha~~chew~~~"

Chen Mu, with panda eyes, stepped in, and many players were already there, starting their individual warm-up exercises before training.

"Chen, a bit late today."

Coach Cheeks approached, smiling at the suddenly famous player, "Your eyes are swollen, like the national treasure of your country, ha ha~"

"Uh... didn't sleep well, didn't sleep well... ha ha..."

Chen Mu smiled awkwardly, feeling incredibly heavy. The wild night had clearly affected his spirit, making him a bit dazed.

"Don't fall behind in training. I won't interfere with your personal life."

Cheeks, being a veteran, immediately understood what had happened last night and smiled, "I have some news for you."

"Oh?"

Chen Mu was taken aback and asked with concern, "What news?"

"After yesterday's game, I discussed with the coaching staff," Cheeks patted Chen Mu's arm and smiled, "Starting from the next game, you will be a hidden starter...!"