From the moment Su Xi lifted the MOP trophy, his life had shifted into the fast lane.
That night, people he knew and people he didn't all swarmed him, offering congratulations and expressing interest in working together. Men in sharp suits—powerful figures—invited him to dinner. NBA superstars welcomed him to the league. Hollywood icon Denzel Washington walked up and told him, "You're going to be a superstar."
It was only a 200-meter straight shot from the court to the locker room. But that path was paved with splendor—adoring crowds, the siren call of capital… This was a glimpse into the world of fame and fortune, and Su Xi had already taken his first step inside.
That night, Su Xi turned down all media interviews and rejected the many parties the 'big shots' wanted to throw in his honor. He returned early to his hotel room, just as he usually did. The only difference was that he was carrying this year's NCAA MOP trophy.
