NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 530 The Matchmaker's Assistance

"Is Lin Ning someone who just wants to be an ordinary person? Is she afraid of being in the spotlight?" This was Jia Fei's first question.

“She doesn’t just want to be an ordinary person; she has ideals and ambitions. She used to want to work in an investment bank on Wall Street and become a well-known figure in the financial world. Now that she’s working, she may have found that it’s not quite what she dreamed of, but she’s always been very hardworking. She shouldn’t be too afraid of outside attention; she seemed very calm when I was interviewed last time we were together!” Zhou Ling’an’s answer was very specific, giving Jia Fei the answer he wanted.

"Does Lin Ning's requirement for her other half necessarily mean that they are 'well-matched' in terms of social status, that is, someone with similar conditions to her?" Jia Fei asked.

“No, that’s not it. She never had any such restrictions. As far as I know, the reason she didn’t date during college was that she didn’t want to waste her time studying on something that was unlikely to have any results. Her requirements for a partner are definitely not the passive type. She said she wants to be able to see the good qualities in the other person,” Zhou Ling’an explained.

"Thank you for your answer, I have no other questions!" Jia Fei had gotten the answer he wanted.

"Don't be shy. Feel free to ask me anytime if you have any questions. I'll answer them to the best of my ability!" Zhou Ling'an was naturally happy to answer Jia Fei's questions. Being able to help Jia Fei meant she was valuable.

Jia Fei had gathered a lot of information. Since Lin Ning wasn't afraid of the spotlight and had requirements for her partner, he completely met those requirements. Fundamentally, there were no obstacles preventing them from taking things further.

This is very important. Many people don't understand this. They think they are good in every way, but why don't people want to be with them? Sometimes people just set their own criteria. If you don't meet one of them, you're immediately rejected and don't even have a chance to move on to the next stage.

One advantage he has now is that Zhou Ling'an will definitely do everything she can to help him, speaking well of him to Lin Ning and persuading him, so he doesn't need to boast about how capable, rich, or handsome he is. The effect of someone else saying it is completely different from saying it himself.

Jia Fei decided to refrain from contacting Lin Ning for a few days, allowing her some time to think things through. He'd leave that period to Zhou Ling'an. Now it was up to the matchmaker to decide!

On January 10th, the Clippers narrowly lost to the Nuggets on the road, ending their seven-game winning streak. This loss marked their fifth defeat of the season, bringing their record to 36 wins and 5 losses.

From January 12th to 16th, the Clippers played three home games, defeating the Pistons, Pelicans, and Jazz in succession, achieving a three-game winning streak.

Lin Ning did not come to Staples Center for any of these three matches.

Lin Ning didn't come, partly because she hadn't really wanted to go lately, and also because Jia Fei hadn't sent her any tickets.

Lin Ning had been thinking about her relationship with Jia Fei these past few days. They weren't like friends, nor were they like lovers. And the relationship between idol and fan didn't quite fit either. Just then, Zhou Ling'an invited her shopping, and the two talked about Jia Fei while having coffee together.

The topic was naturally started by Zhou Ling'an. She was very clever; instead of directly talking about Jia Fei, she talked about who she had interviewed, how the NBA is doing now, and then the conversation turned to Jia Fei.

"Xiao Ning, how are things going between you and Jia Fei?" Zhou Ling'an asked, seemingly casually.

"Nothing much, it's just like that!" Lin Ning deliberately took a sip of coffee to hide her emotional turmoil.

Zhou Ling'an was no ordinary person; she had seen it all. Lin Ning was like a transparent figure in her eyes, and this little scheme of hers couldn't escape her notice. Instead of pressing further, she changed the subject, "You haven't seemed to go to the Staples Center for games these past few days. Are you very busy with work?"

"No...no..." Lin Ning began to stammer, her eyes darting away even more.

Zhou Ling'an guessed most of it and suddenly asked, "Xiao Ning, it's just the two of us now, can you tell me the truth?"

"What...what do you mean by 'revealing'?" Lin Ning's heart began to race, but she still asked back.

"What are your feelings for Jia Fei?" Zhou Ling'an asked directly.

"No...nothing...feeling..." Lin Ning denied it, but blushed.

"Oh, I see!" Zhou Ling'an replied verbally, but she already knew exactly what was going on. Women are often hypocritical, but their actions speak louder than words. In her opinion, Lin Ning might not be in love with Jia Fei, but she was definitely not completely unaffected. And a man like Jia Fei, without exaggeration, how many women could resist him? Looks, money, ability—all are deadly weapons for women… not to mention his confidence on the court, his commanding presence, and his composure. For someone like her who works in the basketball industry, or for a basketball fan like Lin Ning, that's simply irresistible.

Zhou Ling'an thought that if Lin Ning didn't like Jia Fei at all, there was only one explanation: she already had someone she liked. Otherwise, as a single woman, she would be completely powerless against such a handsome, rich, and successful man who stood at the top of the industry pyramid.

"Xiao Ning, Jia Fei probably has feelings for you too, so you must seize this opportunity!" Zhou Ling'an said softly.

These words were like a bombshell, making Lin Ning's face turn even redder, and her hands and feet became a little flustered, accidentally spilling her coffee.

Zhou Ling'an pressed her advantage, saying, "Xiao Ning, you could actually be a little more proactive!"

“Take the initiative? How can I take the initiative?” Lin Ning looked at Zhou Ling’an in astonishment. “I’m a girl…”

Zhou Ling'an laughed: "Xiao Ning, don't you know that it's easy for a woman to pursue a man?"

"I know that's a saying, but... I won't take the initiative if the relationship isn't certain yet!" Lin Ning said stubbornly.

Zhou Ling'an wasn't worried about that. She had already gotten the answer she wanted and could report back. As for whether or not to take the initiative, that was not an issue; that was a question for Jia Fei to consider.

Jia Fei received Zhou Ling'an's message and learned of Lin Ning's attitude, which made him feel like he was basking in a spring breeze. Having a clear understanding of the situation naturally made things easier for him.

Should I confess my feelings to Lin Ning right away?

of course not!

Don't confess your feelings to a woman lightly. Don't think that you can win a woman's heart and gain her affection with a line of dialogue or a sentimental, impressive line.

So, while the line from "A Chinese Odyssey" is indeed great, thinking you can win a girl's heart with just one line is pure wishful thinking.

If a loser wants to win the heart of a goddess, he needs to shed his loser status instead of becoming a simp, constantly asking, "Are you up? Have you eaten? What are you doing? Are you asleep?"