Compared to Jones, James was a true sports star, a rich super star . James paid $1,500,000 . However, it was still painful for him to pay such a large amount of money . As he was writing the check, his hands trembled slightly .
It was obviously painful .
Li Du understood the situation, but he acted as if he had no idea about it . Regarding those sneakers, he had done enough . He could not make any further concessions . Business relationships should not be mixed with friendships . He had made a slight concession as a symbol of kindness in order to gain James' friendship . If he made further concessions, he would be perceived as weak and gullible .
In addition, he had worked hard for a couple days to obtain those sneakers . He even had conflicts with the treasure hunters in Indianapolis . He had paid the price . If it was not because of the money, then what was his intention? In fact, he had not made any profit from this transaction . This business belonged to both Hans and himself . The profit would be shared equally between the two of them .
Li Du had lowered the price to $1,500,000 . This left them with only $400,000 . He decided to give up his share and give all $400,000 to Hans . It could be seen that he had given up his share to gain James' friendship . Therefore, he had done enough and could not make any further concessions . How could he allow Hans to bear the cost?
James was also a gentleman with complete integrity . Aside from the money, he also gave Li Du some tickets to upcoming basketball games . Among these tickets, ten of them were for the games between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns for the next season . The rest of the tickets were for other Miami Heat games . The seats were very good . Some were front row seats . This type of ticket was not even for sale . They could only be obtained by team members .
Once the two trucks with the sneakers arrived in Phoenix, they had to hit the road once again .
Upon leaving, Li Du laughed . "Mr . Jones, don't forget to pay the rental fee next time . "
Jones felt melancholy as he heard it . His face turned gloomy . "Thanks! I will never forget to again, d*mn it! I will continue to sue the Pacers Storage Company . I had only failed to pay the rental fee of few hundred dollars . They actually went as far as to auction off my $2,000,000 worth of items!"
Li Du gave him words of comfort . "In life, there are always going to be hardships and difficult situations . I hope you will win . They really went too far . "
Jones said angrily, "I rented a unit at their storage company because of their connection with my team . I knew now that I am with the Dallas Mavericks, the Indiana Pacers would be resentful, but I was traded as an exchange . God, d*mn it! I am the victim here!"
James patted his shoulders . "Let the lawyers deal with this . There is no point in getting angry . "
He turned back and waved at Li Du . "Goodbye, my friend . It was a pleasure to meet you . I do hope you can make it to our game . It will be a great one, I swear . Next season, we are going to beat all the league teams!"
Two days later, Li Du attended another auction in Phoenix . He did not find anything interesting . There were no valuable items in this auction . They could only collect a few small things .
Two days later, Li Du attended another auction in Phoenix . He did not find anything interesting . There were no valuable items in this auction . They could only collect a few small things .
Hans and Lu Guan were making an inventory of these items . Li Du was sitting at a side table while having a chat with a classmate . At this moment, Cole gave him a call . Li Du felt puzzled and answered, "Hello, my friend . What's up?"
Cole laughed . "Check your mailbox later . I've sent you an invitation for an annual meeting . See if you can make it . Come to New York if you are available . "
Li Du was shocked . "Annual meeting? Isn't the annual meeting supposed to be in January?" At that time, he was preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year in China . Even though he was invited, he was unable to attend .
Cole replied, "We have it twice a year . Once every six months . You better make it this time . Let me introduce some of the shareholders and influential clients to you . "
Li Du said, "Yes, of course . I should be able to make it . I do not have any plans during that period of time . " As the fifth biggest shareholder of Harry Winston Inc . , he should be attending the annual meeting .
Cole said, "I am welcoming you now in advance . When you are here, I'll introduce a guy to you . The two of you have had a minor conflict . Of course, it was nothing major . "
Li Du felt puzzled . "Conflict? Who is it?"
Li Du felt puzzled . "Conflict? Who is it?"
Cole burst into laughter . "It's nothing major . Allow me to be mysterious . "
After that, they had a casual chat . As Li Du was preparing to hang up, he spontaneously asked, "Did you invite my friend, Steve Tussenberg? I spoke to him yesterday, but he did not mention this . "
Cole answered, "Of course, we did . How could we neglect a family member of the Vanderbilts'? But we don't know if he will to us the honor of attending . Stephen seldom makes an appearance in public . "
Li Du had achieved his goal . He heard a keyword, Vanderbilts . This had revealed Stephen's identity .
He hung up and asked Hans, "Vanderbilts . Have you heard of this family?"
Hans laughed . "I sure have . Americans know about them . In 2007, Forbes listed the top 15 richest Americans in history . The founder, Cornelius Vanderbilt, was ranked third, preceded only by John Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie…"
Li Du was interested and asked, "Tell me everything you know . "
Hans felt strange . "Why do you ask? Look it up online . There is more information about them on the internet . I only know general information about them . This family always maintains a low profile . It is said that they are no longer glorious . "
Li Du was interested and asked, "Tell me everything you know . "
Hans felt strange . "Why do you ask? Look it up online . There is more information about them on the internet . I only know general information about them . This family always maintains a low profile . It is said that they are no longer glorious . "
As he finished speaking, Brother Wolf shook his head .
Li Du noticed it and asked, "Do you know this family?"
Brother Wolf nodded . "I met them once . At that time, they were visiting Munich . The national finance minister, the mayor of Munich, and other representatives accompanied them personally . I was part of the security team at the time . "
Li Du understood his reaction now . This family was definitely not like how Hans had described them . Otherwise, the German government would not have held them in high regard .
He had heard of this family . He saw them on the news but only had a vague impression of them . He remembered them as a magnate in the transportation industry . Later, he checked for relevant information online . A gigantic family appeared on the screen .
Hans mentioned that the one who could be on equal footing with Carnegie and Rockefeller was Cornelius Vanderbilt . He was the founder of the Vanderbilt family . He was born on Staten Island in 1784 .
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a legend . His family was poor, and he had to quit school at the age of 11 . At the age of 16, he borrowed $100 from his father to purchase a flat-bottomed boat . He began his business by ferrying freight and passengers between Staten Island and Manhattan . He had started his business with only $100 and progressively became a magnate in New York's transportation industry .
Compared to Jones, James was a true sports star, a rich super star . James paid $1,500,000 . However, it was still painful for him to pay such a large amount of money . As he was writing the check, his hands trembled slightly . It was obviously painful . Li Du understood the situation, but he acted as if he had no idea about it . Regarding those sneakers, he had done enough . He could not make any further concessions . Business relationships should not be mixed with friendships . He had made a slight concession as a symbol of kindness in order to gain James friendship . If he made further concessions, he would be perceived as weak and gullible . In addition, he had worked hard for a couple days to obtain those sneakers . He even had conflicts with the treasure hunters in Indianapolis . He had paid the price . If it was not because of the money, then what was his intention? In fact, he had not made any profit from this transaction . This business belonged to both Hans and himself . The profit would be shared equally between the two of them . Li Du had lowered the price to $1,500,000 . This left them with only $400,000 . He decided to give up his share and give all $400,000 to Hans . It could be seen that he had given up his share to gain James friendship . Therefore, he had done enough and could not make any further concessions . How could he allow Hans to bear the cost? James was also a gentleman with complete integrity . Aside from the money, he also gave Li Du some tickets to upcoming basketball games . Among these tickets, ten of them were for the games between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns for the next season . The rest of the tickets were for other Miami Heat games . The seats were very good . Some were front row seats . This type of ticket was not even for sale . They could only be obtained by team members . Once the two trucks with the sneakers arrived in Phoenix, they had to hit the road once again . Upon leaving, Li Du laughed . Mr . Jones, dont forget to pay the rental fee next time . Jones felt melancholy as he heard it . His face turned gloomy . Thanks! I will never forget to again, d*mn it! I will continue to sue the Pacers Storage Company . I had only failed to pay the rental fee of few hundred dollars . They actually went as far as to auction off my $2,000,000 worth of items! Li Du gave him words of comfort . In life, there are always going to be hardships and difficult situations . I hope you will win . They really went too far . Jones said angrily, I rented a unit at their storage company because of their connection with my team . I knew now that I am with the Dallas Mavericks, the Indiana Pacers would be resentful, but I was traded as an exchange . God, d*mn it! I am the victim here! James patted his shoulders . Let the lawyers deal with this . There is no point in getting angry . He turned back and waved at Li Du . Goodbye, my friend . It was a pleasure to meet you . I do hope you can make it to our game . It will be a great one, I swear . Next season, we are going to beat all the league teams! Two days later, Li Du attended another auction in Phoenix . He did not find anything interesting . There were no valuable items in this auction . They could only collect a few small things . Hans and Lu Guan were making an inventory of these items . Li Du was sitting at a side table while having a chat with a classmate . At this moment, Cole gave him a call . Li Du felt puzzled and answered, Hello, my friend . Whats up? Cole laughed . Check your mailbox later . Ive sent you an invitation for an annual meeting . See if you can make it . Come to New York if you are available . Li Du was shocked . Annual meeting? Isnt the annual meeting supposed to be in January? At that time, he was preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year in China . Even though he was invited, he was unable to attend . Cole replied, We have it twice a year . Once every six months . You better make it this time . Let me introduce some of the shareholders and influential clients to you . Li Du said, Yes, of course . I should be able to make it . I do not have any plans during that period of time . As the fifth biggest shareholder of Harry Winston Inc . , he should be attending the annual meeting . Cole said, I am welcoming you now in advance . When you are here, Ill introduce a guy to you . The two of you have had a minor conflict . Of course, it was nothing major . Li Du felt puzzled . Conflict? Who is it? Cole burst into laughter . Its nothing major . Allow me to be mysterious . After that, they had a casual chat . As Li Du was preparing to hang up, he spontaneously asked, Did you invite my friend, Steve Tussenberg? I spoke to him yesterday, but he did not mention this . Cole answered, Of course, we did . How could we neglect a family member of the Vanderbilts? But we dont know if he will to us the honor of attending . Stephen seldom makes an appearance in public . Li Du had achieved his goal . He heard a keyword, Vanderbilts . This had revealed Stephens identity . He hung up and asked Hans, Vanderbilts . Have you heard of this family? Hans laughed . I sure have . Americans know about them . In 2007, Forbes listed the top 15 richest Americans in history . The founder, Cornelius Vanderbilt, was ranked third, preceded only by John Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie… Li Du was interested and asked, Tell me everything you know . Hans felt strange . Why do you ask? Look it up online . There is more information about them on the internet . I only know general information about them . This family always maintains a low profile . It is said that they are no longer glorious . As he finished speaking, Brother Wolf shook his head . Li Du noticed it and asked, Do you know this family? Brother Wolf nodded . I met them once . At that time, they were visiting Munich . The national finance minister, the mayor of Munich, and other representatives accompanied them personally . I was part of the security team at the time . Li Du understood his reaction now . This family was definitely not like how Hans had described them . Otherwise, the German government would not have held them in high regard . He had heard of this family . He saw them on the news but only had a vague impression of them . He remembered them as a magnate in the transportation industry . Later, he checked for relevant information online . A gigantic family appeared on the screen . Hans mentioned that the one who could be on equal footing with Carnegie and Rockefeller was Cornelius Vanderbilt . He was the founder of the Vanderbilt family . He was born on Staten Island in 1784 . Cornelius Vanderbilt was a legend . His family was poor, and he had to quit school at the age of 11 . At the age of 16, he borrowed $100 from his father to purchase a flat-bottomed boat . He began his business by ferrying freight and passengers between Staten Island and Manhattan . He had started his business with only $100 and progressively became a magnate in New Yorks transportation industry .
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