Lin Mo went to the high school court, morning dew soaking his sneakers. Dribbling alone, no system prompts – he tripped during a crossover, knees bruising purple, three-pointers clanging off the rim nine times out of ten. The dull thud of the ball hitting the rim carried a scream: So without the system, I can't even keep up with a high school team?
"Brother, you're so good at basketball!" A (crisp) voice. A one-armed boy held a basketball, his empty sleeve fluttering. Lin Mo taught him to dribble with one hand. The boy smiled: "I love your passes in the final – you never gave up, even when you fell."
As sunset spilled over the backboard, the system vibrated:
[Host emotional anomaly detected; activating "Initial Heart Recall" – playing original memories.]
His retina flashed back: sitting on the bench, watching teammates, the ecstasy when the system first lit up – eyes brighter than now, a thousand times purer…
"I just wanted to play, to win." Lin Mo whispered. The system panel glowed:
[Host's original heart awakened; Compatibility +0.2% (14%), Unlocking "Independent Insight" – analyze opponents without prompts.]
Standing, he dribbled again, no longer waiting for the system: "This crossover can be slower to bait the defense…" The ball grew obedient, wind rushing past, carrying the love of three years prior.
On the way home, a new task popped up:
[Establish "Chasing Light Basketball Camp," help 100 marginalized players.]
[Compatibility +1% (15%), Unlocking "LeBron's Legacy Heart" – enhance trainees' talent perception.]
Lin Mo watched the sunset outside the car window, suddenly understanding: The system is a magnifying glass, showing more possibilities; but the real answer lies in the original love.
He texted LeBron, attaching a photo with the one-armed boy: "Thank you. I found my rhythm."
The phone vibrated quickly. LeBron sent a crown emoji, and a line:
"A true champion isn't defined by the court alone."