Gan Guoyang did catch a cold. Despite his strong physique and high resistance, he was not immune to the occasional headache and fever.
After playing bowling and cards with Jordan, Gan Guoyang woke up the next morning feeling a bit under the weather, with symptoms of a cold appearing.
But he didn't let that stop him from playing. Stuffing his nose, he dragged his slightly achy body to take part in the Christmas Battle.
During the game, he couldn't feel any discomfort, but once he got home after the game, he developed a high fever.
Wang Fuxi took care of him at home, excused him from the team explaining the situation, and even unplugged the home phone line to prevent any disturbances.
Gan Guoyang was well-connected in Portland and throughout Oregon, having made many friends through various business activities and games.
In an era without cell phones and digital contacts, these friends' contact information and addresses were recorded on an intricately rotating Rolodex.
