Next to James was a strong man as well . He stood two meters tall with a large bald head and a glum face .
Li Du recognized the big man, Dundee Jones, an NBA role player and the out-of-form star who owned the shoes in the warehouse he from a short time ago .
Seeing the two men, Li Du guessed their intentions immediately .
James was famous in the world of sports . He was the NBA king in one of the four major sports leagues in the United States . His nickname was "Little King" and he was great on the field .
He had been more famous these past two years because last year he'd "made a decision to bring talent to Miami" and left his former club to join the two stars for the championship .
This year, however, he failed, drawing criticism and becoming almost a national enemy of America .
In the competition, James was domineering, but in life, he was very modest . After shaking hands with Li Du, he politely introduced himself and did not assume that they should know him .
As Li Du knew, James was one of the best businessmen in the NBA . He was known for his high emotional intelligence, better than Bryant, and had been praised for his personal and social life .
When Li Du invited both of them into the villa, James was a little nervous . "Your dogs—are they all right?"
As a sports star, he was very careful about his safety . If he was bitten by a dog and could not play, he would lose a lot of money .
Knowing his scruples, Li Du waved to Ah Meow and shouted, "Take your lackeys to a place where nobody will find them . "
Ah Meow and his companions got up, gave a few cheers and ran to the back of the villa .
James and Jones looked at each other . Jones uttered, "Are you really a treasure hunter? Not a trainer? Part of the circus or the zoo?"
Li Du laughed . "Oh, no, it's just that our animals are more intelligent . And of course, it has to do with how long we've been together . "
James nodded in agreement . "Yes, I had a bulldog when I was a kid, and we spent two years together . When I played rugby, he would fetch the ball for me, and it was great . "
"And then?"
"Then the poor kid had such a large appetite that my mother thought we couldn't feed him anymore, and I gave him away," James moaned .
Many professional athletes in the United States had an unfortunate childhood, but Li Du also admired these people . Sometimes these children ate junk food all day, and sometimes they were hungry because junk food was not filling . But in their youth, they just needed to exercise, and they could build up muscle .
Entering the villa quietly, James took a look around . He saw the helicopter and a thoughtful look crossed his face .
After entering the sitting room, Brother Wolf and the others playing cards stood up and said, "Boss . "
After entering the sitting room, Brother Wolf and the others playing cards stood up and said, "Boss . "
Li Du said, "You go play outside . The two gentlemen and I have some matters I want to discuss . "
"Yes, boss . " Several big men followed him out .
At this scene, James again cast him a thoughtful look .
Jones couldn't resist asking, "Are these your bodyguards?"
"Bodyguards and staff . But we have a good relationship, so they could have any identity," laughed Li Du .
Hearing this, Jones grumbled, "So the treasure collector is rich? I'll do that when I retire . "
"Wait till you retire," said James . "It's still early in your career . You stay in Dallas first . You can help me win some championship and then think about this . "
Shrugging his shoulders, Jones said, "You're the boss . I listen to you . "
James was very self-disciplined . Sophie served coffee . While Jones took it, James thanked her but rejected the coffee politely and asked for a glass of water .
After a few words, Li Du went into the main topic, asking, "You guys are after the sports shoes that I bought, aren't you?"
After a few words, Li Du went into the main topic, asking, "You guys are after the sports shoes that I bought, aren't you?"
James laughed . "Yeah, that's my buddy's warehouse . Oh, I mean, it used to belong to my buddy . Due to some misunderstanding, you bought this warehouse . You know what I mean . We want to buy it back . "
"I bought it just for business," Li Du said . "The shoes were just sent here . I haven't touched it yet . If both of you are willing to give a good price, I am willing to sell it . "
James paused for a moment and asked, "What do you think of a price?"
Li Du said, "Two million, right?"
"Who did you ask to value it?" asked Jones in surprise .
"I'm friends with Kobe, too, and when I talked about the shoes, I learned a few lessons from him about the price," said Li Du with a casual laugh .
With an expression of disapproval, Jones said, "Kobe? Well, he did something great . "
Li Du didn't know what would happen in the NBA if he spoke openly about the situation . He would never guess what was going to happen, but he felt that Jones had a very weird attitude .
James, who was younger than Jones, was much more skilled at controlling what he said . He gave Jones a stern look and told him not to talk .
Then, James mused, "Two million . Maybe if you sell them separately you'll get that price . But if we're willing to accept the shoes as a whole, it's not a reasonable price . "
"I'll be honest with you . These shoes were taken at a cost of 1 . 1 million dollars . Including the workmanship and the transportation price, it was about 1 . 2 million .
Then, James mused, "Two million . Maybe if you sell them separately you'll get that price . But if we're willing to accept the shoes as a whole, it's not a reasonable price . "
"I'll be honest with you . These shoes were taken at a cost of 1 . 1 million dollars . Including the workmanship and the transportation price, it was about 1 . 2 million .
"I know what you're trying to do," Li Du continued . "You're helping your brother buy these shoes back . I salute your brotherhood . So I can sell them to you if you just let me get a little profit . Then you can have your shoes back . "
James laughed . "Thanks a lot, man . Your words have won my friendship . "
Li Du said, "Make an offer . How much do you think you can give?"
James motioned for him to wait a moment and then whispered a few words with Jones .
At the end of the discussion, he asked, "Can I offer 1 . 6 million for a price that might be aggressive?"
Li Du laughed, "Yes, I am willing to accept 1 . 6 million dollars . I can sell it for 100,000 dollars less, as a reward for your friendship . "
"1 . 5 million?" Jones asked cheerfully .
Li Du nodded and said, "Yes, 1 . 5 million . "
James stood and shook hands with Li Du . His expression was less businesslike, formal, and more sincere . "Thanks, brother . You've given me a lot of respect in this negotiation . I am happy to have a friend like you . "
The hundreds of thousands of dollars were nothing to Li Du . James's friendship was more important . He and Kobe were the top superstars in the NBA . Being friends with them, he could open a new market in the NBA .
The items in the warehouse could be a couple of dollars, while the jewelry in the Harry-Winston group was more profitable, and the sports stars were many of the big customers in the jewelry industry .
Next to James was a strong man as well . He stood two meters tall with a large bald head and a glum face . Li Du recognized the big man, Dundee Jones, an NBA role player and the out-of-form star who owned the shoes in the warehouse he from a short time ago . Seeing the two men, Li Du guessed their intentions immediately . James was famous in the world of sports . He was the NBA king in one of the four major sports leagues in the United States . His nickname was Little King and he was great on the field . He had been more famous these past two years because last year hed made a decision to bring talent to Miami and left his former club to join the two stars for the championship . This year, however, he failed, drawing criticism and becoming almost a national enemy of America . In the competition, James was domineering, but in life, he was very modest . After shaking hands with Li Du, he politely introduced himself and did not assume that they should know him . As Li Du knew, James was one of the best businessmen in the NBA . He was known for his high emotional intelligence, better than Bryant, and had been praised for his personal and social life . When Li Du invited both of them into the villa, James was a little nervous . Your dogs—are they all right? As a sports star, he was very careful about his safety . If he was bitten by a dog and could not play, he would lose a lot of money . Knowing his scruples, Li Du waved to Ah Meow and shouted, Take your lackeys to a place where nobody will find them . Ah Meow and his companions got up, gave a few cheers and ran to the back of the villa . James and Jones looked at each other . Jones uttered, Are you really a treasure hunter? Not a trainer? Part of the circus or the zoo? Li Du laughed . Oh, no, its just that our animals are more intelligent . And of course, it has to do with how long weve been together . James nodded in agreement . Yes, I had a bulldog when I was a kid, and we spent two years together . When I played rugby, he would fetch the ball for me, and it was great . And then? Then the poor kid had such a large appetite that my mother thought we couldnt feed him anymore, and I gave him away, James moaned . Many professional athletes in the United States had an unfortunate childhood, but Li Du also admired these people . Sometimes these children ate junk food all day, and sometimes they were hungry because junk food was not filling . But in their youth, they just needed to exercise, and they could build up muscle . Entering the villa quietly, James took a look around . He saw the helicopter and a thoughtful look crossed his face . After entering the sitting room, Brother Wolf and the others playing cards stood up and said, Boss . Li Du said, You go play outside . The two gentlemen and I have some matters I want to discuss . Yes, boss . Several big men followed him out . At this scene, James again cast him a thoughtful look . Jones couldnt resist asking, Are these your bodyguards? Bodyguards and staff . But we have a good relationship, so they could have any identity, laughed Li Du . Hearing this, Jones grumbled, So the treasure collector is rich? Ill do that when I retire . Wait till you retire, said James . Its still early in your career . You stay in Dallas first . You can help me win some championship and then think about this . Shrugging his shoulders, Jones said, Youre the boss . I listen to you . James was very self-disciplined . Sophie served coffee . While Jones took it, James thanked her but rejected the coffee politely and asked for a glass of water . After a few words, Li Du went into the main topic, asking, You guys are after the sports shoes that I bought, arent you? James laughed . Yeah, thats my buddys warehouse . Oh, I mean, it used to belong to my buddy . Due to some misunderstanding, you bought this warehouse . You know what I mean . We want to buy it back . I bought it just for business, Li Du said . The shoes were just sent here . I havent touched it yet . If both of you are willing to give a good price, I am willing to sell it . James paused for a moment and asked, What do you think of a price? Li Du said, Two million, right? Who did you ask to value it? asked Jones in surprise . Im friends with Kobe, too, and when I talked about the shoes, I learned a few lessons from him about the price, said Li Du with a casual laugh . With an expression of disapproval, Jones said, Kobe? Well, he did something great . Li Du didnt know what would happen in the NBA if he spoke openly about the situation . He would never guess what was going to happen, but he felt that Jones had a very weird attitude . James, who was younger than Jones, was much more skilled at controlling what he said . He gave Jones a stern look and told him not to talk . Then, James mused, Two million . Maybe if you sell them separately youll get that price . But if were willing to accept the shoes as a whole, its not a reasonable price . Ill be honest with you . These shoes were taken at a cost of 1 . 1 million dollars . Including the workmanship and the transportation price, it was about 1 . 2 million . I know what youre trying to do, Li Du continued . Youre helping your brother buy these shoes back . I salute your brotherhood . So I can sell them to you if you just let me get a little profit . Then you can have your shoes back . James laughed . Thanks a lot, man . Your words have won my friendship . Li Du said, Make an offer . How much do you think you can give? James motioned for him to wait a moment and then whispered a few words with Jones At the end of the discussion, he asked, Can I offer 1 . 6 million for a price that might be aggressive? Li Du laughed, Yes, I am willing to accept 1 . 6 million dollars . I can sell it for 100,000 dollars less, as a reward for your friendship . 1 . 5 million? Jones asked cheerfully . Li Du nodded and said, Yes, 1 . 5 million . James stood and shook hands with Li Du . His expression was less businesslike, formal, and more sincere . Thanks, brother . Youve given me a lot of respect in this negotiation . I am happy to have a friend like you . The hundreds of thousands of dollars were nothing to Li Du . Jamess friendship was more important . He and Kobe were the top superstars in the NBA . Being friends with them, he could open a new market in the NBA . The items in the warehouse could be a couple of dollars, while the jewelry in the Harry-Winston group was more profitable, and the sports stars were many of the big customers in the jewelry industry .
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