The winter in San Francisco is cold and desolate, and night falls early. When the last regular season game in the afternoon entered the second half, the lights at Candlestick Stadium were already turned on to ensure the smooth progress of the game.
More than three hours have passed since the game ended, and the cheers and celebrations continued for a long time. All San Francisco 49ers players and staff came out to thank the fans for their support; the post-game press conference was also extremely lively and noisy, with media reporters The entire interview room was packed with water, and thirty minutes of interview time was simply not enough.
Even so, the audience still refused to leave for a long time. After the home party, Candlestick Park was still bustling with a large number of fans, shouting wantonly, jumping crazily, singing and dancing like this , as if tomorrow is the end of the world, seize every minute of life and bloom fully.
Three hours later, when he walked into the tunnel again, groundskeeper Raymond Jackson could still hear the roars and roars left in the stadium. He couldn't help but close his eyes and feel his own pain. The heart beat, and then they shouted softly one after another, "Bambi! Bambi!" It seemed that as long as they shouted this name, they could stand on top of the world.
The smile on his lips couldn't help but rise. Raymond walked into the stadium with brisk steps, ready to feel the rolling heat wave remaining in the air again and savor the wonderful moments of today's game. Then turn off the lights and then Candlestick Stadium to end this crazy and happy day.
Then, Raymond saw the figure standing in the middle of the court.
He was still wearing the clothes he had just changed for the press conference, a casual suit paired with a navy blue trench coat. The simple outfit revealed a bit of sophistication. It was different from the youthful vitality of his usual sportswear, but showed his wisdom. The smart and bookish scholar has the same face but a completely different temperament, just like his nickname.
Bambi.
Who can believe that Bambi actually made his way into the jungle where lions and black bears roamed?
But Lu Ke did it.
However, all the players have left Candlestick Stadium, why does Bambi still stay here?
Raymond hesitated, not sure whether he should call Lu Ke. What if he interrupted Lu Ke's train of thought? What if it disturbs Lu Ke's purity?
Unexpectedly, Lu Ke was the first to notice his appearance - the footsteps echoed in the players' tunnel, and the Candlestick Stadium, which was now completely silent, became even more emptier as it amplified further.
"Hey, are you here to tell me that I have to leave?" Lu Ke said loudly, and his joy and comfort could be clearly felt in his brisk voice.
Raymond waved his hand quickly, "No, no, no. I just came here to confirm the situation of the venue, and then... uh, I need to turn off the stadium lights. But there is no rush at all, you can stay here slowly, it doesn't matter, Time is not a problem at all, I...I can leave now, if you need someone."
"It doesn't matter." Lu Ke stepped forward and left the stadium, saying with a smile, "I just stayed in the stadium to feel the atmosphere. All the seats in the stadium have been emptied, but it seems that I can still see the red ocean. Lively and turbulent, this is really a wonderful experience, isn’t it?”
Lu Ke likes golf courses, and every golf course has its own story.
Whether it’s the season opener, standing in Lambeau Field and feeling the unyielding tenacity of the Green Bay Packers fans; or the season finale, returning to Candlestick Stadium and savoring the San Francisco 49ers. The fans cheered and believed in victory.
These are very beautiful and very unique moments.
This is the last game of the 2012 regular season. Although the San Francisco 49ers will have home-field advantage in the next playoffs, he still hopes to return to the court and enjoy the moment of peace and faint restlessness. Therefore, his teammates left one after another, but he came back here.
It’s the end of another season, and that subtle feeling is indescribable, especially when this season has created so many brilliance and miracles, the memories and feelings become even more wonderful. It is unimaginable that in July last year, he was still unsure of where his future lay; but now, he has had his own moment.
Everything happened in this stadium, carrying all his memories.
Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning watched the game here for the first time, Candice sneaked back to celebrate his birthday, lost three interceptions to the Arizona Cardinals, completed a touchdown pass for the first time in his career, and was on the stage of the National League finals Regrettably losing to the New York Giants in overtime, facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in a rare snowfall in San Francisco, and a surging red ocean led by the Bambi flag...
There is also the golden ocean that carries the weight of Ryan Baldwin's life.
If they do return to the Super Bowl stage, can Ryan go to watch the game? In the playoffs before the Super Bowl, will Ryan have the opportunity to return to Candlestick Stadium to watch the game again? Next season, will Ryan still have a chance to follow them in the regular season? Ryan...does he still have a chance to confess to the girl he has a crush on?
For many people, the stadium is just a stage for competitive battles; for a small number of people, the stadium is the world that carries life and life.
Raising his head, Lu Ke looked at the empty seats again, as if he could see Ryan in a wheelchair appearing in the stands again.
The smile on his lips couldn't help but rise, and finally calmed down again. Lu Ke turned around and walked towards Raymond, "This is really a wonderful season."
Raymond nodded in agreement. Unknowingly, he walked side by side with Lu Ke and took steps towards the exit along the player tunnel. "This is the most perfect and happiest season in my memory." .”
"Because we won completely?" Lu Ke said with a chuckle.
"No, yes, no, no, I mean, yes, but no." Raymond was still a little nervous and his words were a little incoherent. "It is natural to have a complete victory in the season. Every fan is longing for such a victory. A perfect season; but more importantly than a perfect season, the familiar 49ers are back. We will not miss every offense and defense in every game, and we will not give up every victory easily. .That’s the best part.”
After finishing speaking, Raymond couldn't help scratching his head, seeming a little shy and embarrassed, "I mean, thank you, Bambi, thank you for leading us to find ourselves again."
"I am the one who should say thank you. Thank you for letting me join this team, and thank you for watching me play here." Lu Ke showed a big smile and said sincerely, "Then, the next step is Super Bowl, how are you, are you ready? This journey is not over yet."
Raymond clenched his fist hard and waved it hard. He couldn't help but cheer, "Towards the Super Bowl!" That impassioned voice stirred up echoes in the spacious passage, layer upon layer. The waves surged over, and then the sounds overlapped and became louder and louder, making people want to cheer along with them.
Lu Ke and Raymond both laughed heartily.
Then, Lu Ke patted Raymond on the shoulder and said, "I'm going to leave now. I won't disturb your next work. The Candlestick Stadium will be handed over to you in the next week." Then, without stopping, Lu Ke Ke took a step forward.
But not far out, Lu Ke stopped again, turned around, and called out, "Raymond!"
Raymond did not leave, but raised his chin, showing doubts in his eyes.
"Do you believe this is our best year?" Lu Ke asked in a loud voice, his voice echoing in the spacious passage.
"No, I don't believe it." Raymond's answer was unexpected. He clenched his fists heavily, "Because we are a team that will never give up easily. We will give our best in every game and every year. Keep fighting, remember? The fight never stops! Every year will be our best year!"
The fight goes on.
Lu Ke thought of Ryan again.
For Ryan and for the team, they should enter the Super Bowl, they should win the Super Bowl, and they should keep winning. This thought always echoes in my mind for a long time. Sometimes, the players carry the entire team. The expectations of the entire city and the ubiquitous pressure can easily make people confused.
But now, he finally began to feel relieved. The winning season had caused his thoughts to shift. He inevitably began to worry about gains and losses. It was precisely because he cared that he was confused. In fact, he should focus on fighting and competing, which is what he is best at. ——Compared to the Super Bowl, what Ryan needs even more is the spirit of never giving up!
"The battle never stops." Lu Ke repeated the words again, nodded heavily, and said loudly, "The battle never stops!"
Then, Lu Ke turned around again and walked away.
The regular season is over and the playoffs are coming, but this battle still has not reached the end; he is already eager to fight again, fighting for Ryan and fighting for himself.
Behind him came the sound of Raymond letting go, shouting selflessly, "The fight never stops!" Then he started cheering loudly. Today, just today, the celebration party is still not over.
After leaving the Candlestick Stadium, Lu Ke's mind settled down again. In the thick night, he jogged all the way back to the parking lot next to the training base. From a distance, he could see a man wearing a light blue windbreaker. Candice sat in the driver's seat of her car, with a creamy yellow halo carefully outlining her face.
Then, Candice opened the car door, stood outside the car door, and looked at Lu Ke with a smile, "Hey, that handsome guy, are you interested in having a cup of coffee tonight? I'll treat you."
