Chapter 75

7 Dunlap Street, Phoenix, Arizona.

O'Connor's Irish Pub.

This is a pub with branches all over the world. Although it's not very famous, it is well-known to many diners and tourists due to its distinctive Irish atmosphere and lively ambiance.

The interior decoration is predominantly green, exuding a strong Irish flavor. The music is also unique, not as restless as other bars or chasing after trends. Instead, it plays music with a distinct national character, catering to the Irish people's musical tastes.

The authentic Irish cuisine served in the pub is a real treat for diners, making everyone indulge in the delicious food.

Especially the crab dishes and chicken dishes are the specialties of the house.

The most famous item, of course, is the signature burger "O'Connor's Burger," made with six ounces of fresh Angus beef and a rose-shaped "Caesar Roll" bun. The rich meat juice soaks through, providing a double pleasure for both the taste and the palate.

"Truly a unique pub."

Stepping inside from the door adorned with the typical Irish shamrock logo, Chen Mu was immediately attracted by the pub's atmosphere.

The small pub can be seen at a glance. Although it wasn't a busy season, the pub was still packed, with almost every seat occupied.

After a brief search, Chen Mu found the spot reserved for him by Allen Iverson in a corner of the bar. He walked over, greeted the staff, ordered an Irish beer, and began to enjoy it.

"Ring"

The phone rang. Opening the message, he saw it was from Su Yin.

"Brother Mu, Dad and I have arrived. Which table are you at?"

Chen Mu sent back the table number, then stood up, tidied his clothes, and greeted Su Yin with a refreshed spirit.

"Hey, Yin'er~"

Seeing Su Yin peeking into the pub from a distance, Chen Mu immediately waved to signal her to come over.

Su Yin's attire was simple and unadorned. Although it was early spring and the temperature was still low, she wore only a thin T-shirt under her coat. Her favorite denim shorts revealed her smooth and elastic skin, exuding a healthy and sensual aura.

"Brother Mu~"

Seeing Chen Mu again, Su Yin was overjoyed, almost bouncing over. She bumped into several foreigners' chairs along the way, causing Chen Mu to nod in apology repeatedly.

"Brother Mu, you're finally back in Phoenix. My dad misses you so much. He keeps talking about it, saying he wants to treat you to a meal when you come to play an away game!"

"By the way, didn't you say you came with your dad?" Chen Mu looked at the pub entrance but didn't see Mr. Su, puzzled, he asked, "Where is he? Why didn't he come in?"

"Haha, he said he couldn't watch his daughter 'break the law,' so after much thought, he decided not to come in," Su Yin covered her mouth and laughed. "He said he would go home first and let us have fun. If we get hungry late, just tell him, and he'll have a place ready for us to have a late-night snack."

Speaking of which, Chen Mu and Su Yin were both under the legal drinking age in the United States. Although the laws vary by state, the minimum legal drinking age in the U.S. is generally between 18 and 21.

Chen Mu was under 18, so even in Hawaii, the state with the least strict laws, he couldn't buy alcoholic beverages in a store.

Su Yin was even younger, not yet 17. If it weren't for her tall stature, she probably wouldn't have been able to enter the bar and would have been stopped at the door.

In the eyes of Europeans and Americans, Asians all look similar and particularly young. People in their twenties or thirties often look like teenagers. Therefore, generally, no one would specifically ask about the age of Chinese people (except for racists).

So, Chen Mu and Su Yin didn't encounter any trouble entering the pub, and with Allen Iverson's prior "arrangements," O'Connor's Pub didn't ask any questions.

"This table is a friend of Allen's, just order whatever you want."

Americans also adopt a hands-off attitude when it's not their business.

Including the meal at the Philadelphia City Pub last time, which was also arranged by Allen Iverson. Otherwise, with the restaurant's "old-fashioned" attitude, they wouldn't dare sell alcohol to a minor like Chen Mu!

Back at O'Connor's Pub.

"That's really considerate of Mr. Su." Chen Mu nodded, then suddenly realized that Su Yin had been standing all along. The young white man behind her was almost drooling. He quickly pulled out a chair and said, "Come, come, sit down and chat~"

"Okay~"

Su Yin sat down, and the two looked at each other, unsure of what to say for a moment.

After a slightly awkward silence, Chen Mu ordered a beer for Su Yin, but he had no intention of getting her drunk or anything like that.

This girl was too pure and beautiful, and Chen Mu didn't want her to suffer any harm.

After a few sips of beer, the two began to chat, and with the music in the bar, a wonderful feeling began to grow.

Perhaps because of her low alcohol tolerance, Su Yin didn't drink much, and Chen Mu also took it easy. Everything was going smoothly until a drunk foreigner passed by their table, stared at Su Yin for a long time, swallowed, looked at Chen Mu, and then shouted, "Chinese kid!"

This shout instantly plunged the bar into chaos.

People wanting autographs, photos, handshakes, and high-fives... Because Chen Mu had played for the Suns, the drunk fans formed a circle around him, making it impossible to move.

People wanting to curse, fight, throw bottles, and pull knives... Because their team had just lost to Chen Mu, the drunk fans formed a larger circle outside the first circle, throwing glasses, lighters, and chair legs.

The commotion grew larger, and even the pub owner got involved, eventually leading to someone calling the police.

With the help of his supporters, Chen Mu and Su Yin managed to break through the crowd and escape just before the police arrived, fleeing through a nearby alley.

Fortunately, Su Yin, a local, led the way, guiding Chen Mu through countless small streets, eventually far from the scene.

After the commotion, both were out of breath and rested in a small park for a while to catch their breath.

Not daring to contact Mr. Su, Chen Mu followed Su Yin far from the Chinese community, found an Indian restaurant for a late-night snack, and then sat on a bench near an electronics store.

"The Light of Phoenix."

Looking at the sky, both were silent. Su Yin suddenly said, "Here, this is the Light of Phoenix."

"What...?"

Chen Mu didn't understand what Su Yin meant and asked in confusion.

"March 13, 1997, I was not yet 8 years old." Su Yin looked at the clear night sky and recalled, "That evening around 8 PM, Dad was watching a soccer match. The match started in the afternoon, and we didn't leave the store, planning to go home after Dad finished watching."

"The TV was very loud, and Dad was very excited. We had pizza for dinner, and I was full after one slice. By 8 PM, I was hungry again, so I decided to take another slice."

Su Yin stood up, walked to the closed door of the electronics store, pointed to a spot on the roller shutter, and continued, "The pizza box was on top of a TV. I reached for it and suddenly felt a bright light flash over my head."

"Dad was so engrossed in the match that he didn't turn on the lights. The store was dark, with no source of light. The streetlights back then weren't as dense as they are now and didn't stay on all night. There was no way there could be light there."

Su Yin's expression became somewhat conflicted, as if unsure whether she should share this story. She took a deep breath and continued, "I felt strange and looked up, only to see Felix, my neighbor, standing outside the glass, looking up at the sky."

"I followed his gaze and saw a scene I will never forget."

As she spoke, Su Yin turned to look at the sky, waved her hand in the air as if drawing a galaxy, and said with a trembling voice, "I saw five bright lights, like stars about to fall to the ground, so bright they were hard to look at."

"Those five lights formed a V shape, flying very low, almost as if they were right above our heads!"

"Oh... I remember now!"

At this point, Chen Mu slapped his head and said, "I saw it online before. This incident was quite a sensation at the time, and many people saw it. Scientists called it... what was it called again?"

"The Light of Phoenix." Su Yin turned her head and smiled, "I saw the Light of Phoenix."

Back at the bench, Su Yin sat down, brushed her hair behind her ear, and continued, "After that, I believed that this spot in the electronics store must be a magic window."

"Every day, I would look through this magic window, believing that I would eventually see something that would change my life."

Speaking of her childhood dream, Su Yin blushed and looked down, "Brother Mu, I've never told you this, but I saw you that day, even before Dad noticed you... no, even before you walked into the store, I had already seen you."

Su Yin pointed to her innermost, most secret magic window, a happy smile on her face, and said shyly, "Through the magic window, I saw you watching TV, looking very serious and quite handsome~"

"Tonight at the stadium, I saw the Light of Phoenix again."

Su Yin drew a V in the air and pointed to its center, smiling gently, "You were in that V... "

Chen Mu felt the girl before him was so beautiful that it took his breath away. He knew what Su Yin meant. When the 76ers, following his advice, played the V-shaped offense, his position was on the free-throw line.

That was the center of the V.

After that, Chen Mu's memory became blurry. He vaguely remembered that his relationship with Su Yin seemed to have grown closer because of this magical story.

Chen Mu told jokes, and Su Yin's laughter, like silver bells, echoed in the street in front of the electronics store, becoming the most beautiful memory of Chen Mu's after his穿越.

In the evening breeze before early spring, the scent of the girl's body wafted to Chen Mu, making him unable to tear himself away.

It wasn't until Mr. Su called, asking if Chen Mu still wanted to have a late-night snack and how long it would take for his daughter to return, that Chen Mu realized it was already late at night. He quickly called a taxi and sent Su Yin home.

At Mr. Su's doorstep, Chen Mu thanked him and promised to have a meal at his house the next time he came to play an away game. Then he got back into the taxi and headed to the hotel.

At this point, Chen Mu and Su Yin tacitly avoided discussing how their relationship should develop.

However, from that night on, their communication increased significantly, and the topics they discussed became broader, deepening their understanding of each other.

Ten days later.

"Yawn~"

Sitting on the plane, Chen Mu yawned, his eyes bloodshot and unable to open.

"Get some sleep, this away game was really tiring."

Iguodala handed Chen Mu an eye mask, put one on himself, and fell asleep immediately.

"Really, so tired..."

Seeing Iguodala, Chen Mu was also extremely tired and fell asleep.

"...Please fasten your seatbelt, the plane is about to land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The temperature outside is..."

After an unknown amount of time, a gentle voice woke Chen Mu from his sleep. He stretched, then pulled Iguodala's eye mask to its maximum length, but Iguodala didn't wake up. Chen Mu let go, and the eye mask slapped Iguodala's face.

After a scuffle with Iguodala and his teammates' laughter, Chen Mu shook himself awake, slapped his cheeks, and muttered, "Dirk Nowitzki, my idol, I'm coming to challenge you...!"

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