Author: Can play the harmonica

After easily winning back-to-back games with the Raptors, the Lakers received four days off.

Lu Yusheng originally planned to spend all his time on his special training.

But this is not realistic. Meng Xia had already arranged a series of commercial activities for him.

Especially the signing press conference of Reebok, it is definitely necessary to attend.

As Lu Yusheng's performance gets better and better, his commercial value is becoming more and more prominent. Meng Xia's phone number is about to be blown up, and basically they come to Lu Yusheng to negotiate cooperation.

Not only American local companies, but also some brands from the Chinese and Asian markets.

Lu Yusheng glanced at the itinerary arranged for him by Meng Xia and couldn't help but shake his head, "Hey, this won't work. Meng Xia, I will make at most a day for you, and I will train for the rest of the time."

"This is not realistic." Meng Xia said, "The signing conference for Reebok is basically a whole day. The projects you signed yesterday are clearly written in the contract. If you don't go, then they will sue us. Do you want to compensate for the sky-high liquidated damages? Also, you have to hurry up and settle the house you have shown. Those landlords are urging me to do so. If you don't buy it, they will be listed again."

"Then tell me, how long does it take to give you?" Lu Yusheng said helplessly.

Meng Xia calculated, "At least three days, and I'll go to consult with several other businesses to ask them to reduce the activity time as much as possible, at least three days. If there is no way to reduce it, it may take four days."

Lu Yusheng was a little overwhelmed. He never expected that the contracts he signed last time would cause him such a big trouble.

This is because I don’t even have time to train, how can I make progress?

"Meng Xia, we can't continue like this anymore." Lu Yusheng said.

"What's the meaning?"

"I mean, try to arrange for me these troublesome endorsements as little as possible in the future, and I need training time." Lu Yusheng said.

"These are already high-quality endorsements I have selected. The prices are very good and there are few things to do, but I will definitely follow more in the early stage. After all, what they want is your current popularity." Meng Xia said.

"No, no, Meng Xia, I am an athlete, and I am just a rookie. I need a lot of training time to improve myself. I can't spread my time and energy on these things. Do you understand what I mean? I have to become stronger to have greater influence and have higher commercial value. This is a principle of origin and origin."

"No, Hanyu, you were wrong. Let me tell you, although I haven't been in the NBA for a long time, I have always been paying attention to the business planning of stars.

I tell you, not all stars can be like Michael Jordan, and their commercial value can last forever. This is rare. Most stars only earn money from their peak years.

When you have the opportunity, hurry up and make money. Don’t look good at it. I tell you that the athlete’s athletic career is difficult to predict, so the commercial value is also difficult to say. Many sudden things will greatly reduce your commercial value, such as injuries, and some negative news. So what I mean is that as soon as you enter the league, you are so popular now, take advantage of this opportunity..."

"Stop." Lu Yusheng interrupted her, "Do you have no confidence in my future or your character?"

"Hanyu, you think things are too simple," Meng Xia said. "Do you think negative news is just that you have good character and can avoid these things? I tell you that competitors will also dig for you. So, now when you are popular, try to sign whatever you can and earn more money. Not all athletes have this opportunity.

Moreover, Hanyu, I want to highlight my value. I will help you create a business empire. I have this confidence. Didn’t you tell me that way? You forgot it?"

Lu Yusheng still shook his head, "No, Meng Xia, I must tell you that I really want to make money, but the premise is that I want to fulfill my dream, keep improving, and then win the championship, not one, not two... If money-making things prevent my dreams, I would rather not. Meng Xia, I know you have outstanding abilities, and I also believe that you are fully capable of helping me build a business empire, but if all this comes at the expense of my dreams, then this is not what I want."

Meng Xia seemed helpless, "I know dreams are important, but Hanyu, living in this world, money is also important."

"Of course I know all this, but Mengxia, I still hope to follow my ideas. In this way, it's fine if you have signed a contract, but don't accept other commercial endorsements for the time being. If you have to accept it, it's best to accept some people who try not to participate in the event."

"But this..."

"It's settled." Lu Yusheng said, "Now take me to see the house first. This is a big deal. I've had enough of standing at the hotel door to sign."

"All right."

The first house is a large flat floor, about 200 square meters, and the price is 2.5 million US dollars.

"This place is not far from the center of Staples. It is very convenient to drive there. The management here is also very good and will not be surrounded by enthusiastic fans. It is said that the Magician also has real estate here and the environment is also very good." Meng Xia said, "There are two walls with super large floor-to-ceiling windows, which have a good view. It seems that there is no effect yet. At night, standing in front of the window, you can see the dazzling night view of Los Angeles, which is still very touching."

Lu Yusheng stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down. He saw the tall buildings in Los Angeles lined up, and he could imagine how beautiful the night view would be.

However, Lu Yusheng shook his head, "Next, I don't like this too crowded environment, it makes people feel very nervous."

Lu Yusheng lived in the city center in his previous life, and he really didn't like the hustle and bustle.

The second house is a villa with a price of US$2.5 million.

"The environment here is good, and it is not too far from the center of Staples. It is very convenient for you to go to the stadium. Moreover, this is a newly built villa with a very good layout. It is not particularly large. You won't be too lonely if you live alone." Meng Xia introduced.

Lu Yusheng looked around and found that the environment of the villa was really good. It was surrounded by a hill and a lake. Looking out from the window, you could see the child running on the green grass.

"Is there anything else?" Lu Yusheng asked.

Meng Xia frowned, "I still don't like it?"

"Not me, I just want to take a look and compare."

"have."

The next house is a manor.

Lu Yusheng sat in Meng Xia's car and walked through the neatly trimmed gardening in the manor, feeling refreshed.

Further ahead, there is a private swimming pool and a large golf course.

"How much does this estate cost?"

"One Thousand Three Million US dollars," Meng Xia said.

"Is it a bit expensive? Do you think we have the strength to buy this place?"

"Of course it's expensive," Meng Xia said. "This is a private estate of a Wall Street tycoon. Recently, this guy lost a lot of money, so he sold it at a low price and was eager to cash out, otherwise it would not be the price."

"Can we buy it with money?" Lu Yusheng asked.

"It's enough, but it's time to spend all our money, including some endorsement contracts that have signed the contract and have not paid yet, as well as the money that our company has turned over. It should be fine," Meng Xia said.

"Then you still take me to see this house?" Lu Yusheng said.

"Take you here and let you feel it, so that you can be more motivated to make more money." Meng Xia said with a smile.

"Thank you for inspiring me."

After entering the manor, the space in the super large villa was so large that Lu Yusheng was stunned. There were almost everything in it, including a gym, boxing room, cinema, indoor swimming pool, music room, squash hall, basketball hall, and almost everything you can think of.

Lu Yusheng had only seen these on TV before, but suddenly he saw the truth and was a little dumbfounded for a moment. It was really poverty that restricted his imagination.

It turns out that the life of rich people is like this.

"So now you think, which is more important, dream or money?" Meng Xia said deliberately.

"Of course money is good, but it's not impossible to have both." Lu Yusheng walked into a basement, looked at the strange chairs and bed inside and asked, "What room is this?"

Meng Xia smiled, "Do you really don't understand, or are you asking me deliberately here?"

"What's the meaning?"

"You grew up in the United States, are you so lifeless?" Meng Xia said with a smile.

Lu Yusheng looked at the strange beds and chairs and suddenly realized that this room was for that matter.

I have to sigh that these rich people are really good at playing, and they even set up such a room.

"How is it? Are you more motivated after seeing this house?" Meng Xia asked.

"certainly."

"Okay, hurry up and settle for that large flat floor or the villa?" Meng Xia asked.

"I want this." Lu Yusheng said, "Can you apply for a loan?"

"Do you really want this manor?" Meng Xia widened her eyes. "Of course the loan can be handled, but the problem is, I don't think it's worth it at all. The interest rate is so high. Forget it, let's talk about it next season. Next season, everything for us will stabilize. As long as you listen to me, you don't need to get a loan, you will definitely buy it easily."

Lu Yusheng shook his head, "No, I want to live here now, find a way to do it. No matter how high the interest rate is, as long as you pay it quickly, there will be no problem."

"are you sure?"

"Confirm." Lu Yusheng said, "Go and communicate with the Wall Street financial tycoon and get it done as soon as possible."

Meng Xia shook her head, "I regret bringing you here a little."

...

In the evening, Lu Yusheng called Avril in the hotel, but it did not get through.

So Lu Yusheng sent her a message, "I called me back when I saw the message. I bought a new house. The environment is good. You can take your aunt to live here. Maybe she will be in a better mood."

In the next few days, Lu Yusheng followed Meng Xia to sign contracts everywhere and attended commercial activities everywhere. Lu Yusheng had to train at night, which made him exhausted both physically and mentally.

The next game is against the New Orleans Hornets, and the team arrived in New Orleans a day early to start training.

The New Orleans Hornets have been in good shape since the start of the season, with a good result of 7 wins and 2 losses, ranking second in the West

The Lakers are currently ranked first in the West.

Because of the victory, if the Hornets win in this game, they will squeeze the Lakers down and become the number one in the West.

So this game is actually the battle for the No. 1 in the West.

For Lu Yusheng, in addition to this, there is another more important meaning.

That is, Chris Paul.

Although Lu Yusheng has played against many powerful point guards in the league along the way, in his mind, in recent years, the strongest point guard is definitely the Queen Bee Chris Paul.

If you can go back and forth when fighting with him, it means that your strength is indeed good, and the championship this season is indeed hopeful.

Moreover, under normal circumstances, the defensive ability and strength at the position of No. 1 are average, but Chris Paul is different. Although this guy is not tall, his defensive ability is overwhelming. Since he entered the league, he has basically been a regular visitor to the best defensive lineup. You should know that he is only 183 tall, as tall as Iverson, but can firmly sit in the first position. His defensive ability can be seen.

Zen Master Phil Jackson saw this very thoroughly, "Although overall, the Spurs' overall strength is above the Hornets, we are not easy to play in this game. Lu, the main reason is that Chris Paul's defensive ability may be the strongest of all point guards you have ever encountered, and you will be tested like never before, so you must be mentally prepared."
To be continued...