Once the security access tunnel on the sidelines was opened, family and team members began to file onto the field.
Anya practically jogged as she ran through the players' tunnel, golden confetti landing on her short black hair like a loose crown.
The moment she saw Li Wei, she picked up her pace, weaving around several hugging players and their families and ducking past a filming camera before crashing right into his arms.
"What's the rush?" Li Wei said with a laugh, one arm around her waist.
A few seconds later, Don Quixote walked up to Li Wei. Anya let go and took half a step back.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other for a moment before embracing.
Don Quixote clapped Li Wei firmly on the back a couple of times.
After they broke apart, Elizabeth approached Li Wei, looking a little hesitant.
'She wasn't sure if it was appropriate for her to go up now, nor did she know what Anya would think—'
