Chapter 238: Surpassing Jordan.
The Grizzlies weren't scheduled to play in the Christmas Day games this year, giving the players a rare, extended break.
Taking advantage of the downtime, Han Sen and Anjali decided to visit the Memphis Zoo on the day after Christmas.
Despite living in Memphis for nearly four years, Han had never been to the zoo, being too preoccupied with games and training. Their first stop was the 'Northwest Passage' exhibit.
The moment they stepped in, Han regretted not visiting sooner—because the exhibit featured polar bears!
This wasn't something you could see in just any zoo.
When they arrived, the massive creature was swimming gracefully through the glass tunnel, captivating everyone. Han noticed Anjali making peculiar gestures at the bear, which surprisingly seemed to be watching her.
After the polar bear left the glass tunnel, she headed to the outdoor section to observe it further. Camera in hand, she began explaining facts about the bear to Han.
"Seems like you know a lot about them," Han remarked, surprised.
"My degree is in marine sciences," Anjali replied.
Han was stunned. He suddenly realized he'd been mistaken about her background. He had always associated Berkeley with music programs, but the Bay Area's Berkeley wasn't primarily known for music.
No wonder she had laughed back when he'd tried to impress her with his 'knowledge.' What he thought was a smooth move probably came across as hilariously clueless to her.