To our esteemed brothers in Zhanjiang, reading this is like seeing you face to face. The recently concluded, highly anticipated "Western Guangdong Derby" saw us jointly present a spectacular "oyster" feast, though you struck first. While every fierce contest must have a winner, the passion and glory belonging to Western Guangdong have never been about victory or defeat. Every diving save, every powerful leap, and every gritted-teeth challenge on the court mirrored the daring and tenacious maritime character of the Western Guangdong people—just like the lively prawns and golden pomfret from Zhanjiang's deep seas, or the plump lychees and longans from Maoming's branches. Both teams interpreted their pure devotion to basketball with the most "vibrant" attitude. This very spirit of striving resonates perfectly with the sporting ethos of the upcoming 2026 Provincial Games. Maoming is embracing the preparations for the Provincial Games with high morale. We extend a formal invitation to our Zhanjiang brothers: let's meet again at the Provincial Games! Maoming's fighting spirit is formidable!

Maoming's formidable spirit is rooted in an innate determination, relying on a refusal to admit defeat and the confidence to charge forward. This drive aligns perfectly with the sporting spirit of the 2026 Provincial Games. Maoming, energized by its preparations, officially invites its Zhanjiang brothers: Provincial Games, see you in Maoming! When the time comes, lychees will be plentiful, the playing fields will be wide, and as for late-night snacks... we'll try not to let you leave the table too easily. After all, if you come to Maoming and we don't host you until you're leaning on the wall for support, where would that leave the reputation of our "Good-Hearted Maoming"?

Truthfully, the most exciting part of this derby wasn't the score on the court, but the pre-game "battle of the taste buds." Before the game even started, the clash had already begun online—not comparing records, but comparing cuisine. Player #13 Zhang Jie scored a team-high 24 points for Maoming. This "long-distance skirmish" had a unique flavor—you showcased raw oysters, we presented lychee ice cream; you said "overflowing with oyster spirit," we replied "sweeter than first love." Jokes, memes, and short videos took turns, blending humor with provocation and teasing with warmth. Honestly, we suspect you might have snacked on the specialty lychee ice cream we sent over first, given your explosive energy; it's a pity we didn't have charcoal grills handy, because who can resist a dozen plump Zhanjiang oysters?

On the night of the match, Zhanjiang fans had already proclaimed, "Late-night snacks are prepared, welcome our Maoming friends," while Maoming fans responded with the slogan, "Planes in the sky, Yue K on the ground, we're on our way." Before the whistle blew, the audiences from both cities had already exchanged the first move. One fan joked, "Losing a game is something we can come back from, but we can't lose on food—that's the soul of the Western Guangdong Derby." The Maoming team presented the Zhanjiang team with the Provincial Games mascot, a Lychee doll, and Maoming lychee ice cream.

This derby was never just a single match. We thank the city of Zhanjiang for its warm hospitality. From the enthusiastic cheers inside the venue to the warm包容 outside, we felt the fraternal bond of being "close neighbors separated only by a stream"—we guard the same blue expanse, inherit the "good-hearted" spirit of Lady Xian, each with our own "vibrancy" and our own sincerity. This contest was not about winning or losing; it was about paying tribute to our shared mountain-and-sea sentiment and the fighting基因 etched in our bones. The Maoming cheerleaders cheered vigorously at the scene.

The court has boundaries, but the mountains and seas are not far, and friendship endures. Today's clash is a new starting point, and even more, a passionate preview for welcoming the Provincial Games! Next time we meet, let us together savor the sweetness of "520 • I Love Lychee," journey together to the 2026 Provincial Games sports spectacle, raise a toast to brotherly affection, and cheer for the vibrant ascent of the Western Guangdong region! On the field of competition lies the true test, and we have only one thing to say: Maoming's fighting spirit is formidable!