Reporters surrounded Li Wei in layers, three deep both inside and out.
Meanwhile, the media crowded Brady's press room, bustling and busy.
"Tom, do you think you lost the game to Li Wei?"
The opening question was a direct hit, and Brady's veins, still not fully calmed, swelled again, his smile nearly slipping.
"Indeed, we lost the game, and Li Wei indeed performed exceptionally; but we lost to the Kansas City Chiefs led by Andy Reid, a team that performed even better and won the game."
Word by word, Brady almost gritted his teeth as he finished these words.
Reporter, very good—
"Brady: I lost the game, Li Wei was indeed outstanding."
The headline was born.
But it wasn't enough, nowhere near enough; the reporters continued their relentless pursuit.