Chapter 124: Vanessa

Fan Xi arrived at the address Kobe Bryant gave.

This was one of Kobe's mansions in Los Angeles, right in Beverly Hills next to Hollywood, where mansions stood in great numbers, housing a dazzling array of socialites, entrepreneurs, big stars, and politicians.

Kobe's house was even bigger and more luxurious than Fan Xi imagined; when he drove in, he even got a bit lost from the gate to the garage.

Looking at such an amazingly beautiful backyard, Fan Xi couldn't help but think: Why would people living in such a house have troubles?

Fan Xi was led by the butler to the living room of Kobe's mansion; the decoration inside was even more exquisite, clearly made by famous masters.

He had asked the butler in the hallway earlier, this faucet ornament is really beautiful, how much does it cost.

The butler told him, this is handmade in Italy, pure gold material, about 27,000 US dollars.

Fan Xi was completely stunned.

He had a strange thought in his head: After Kobe and Vanessa's divorce judgment, would they sit in the living room of the mansion, count the faucets, and then split them, one for you and one for me.

When he sat on the sofa worth 110,000 US dollars, he felt this thought might be a farmer's fantasy about a king; how could a king use a golden hoe.

Because he saw the divorce agreement on the coffee table, which stated that Kobe would get this mansion, while Vanessa would take Kobe's other mansion in Orange County, Los Angeles, worth 13.5 million US dollars.

At the same time, Vanessa also demanded to split Kobe's wealth worth 180 million US dollars.

Fan Xi saw that string of amazing numbers, and he finally understood why Kobe missed the last game.

If it were him, he might not have the heart to play either.

What an amazing amount of wealth this was.

Do famous NBA superstars make so much money?

Fan Xi originally felt that he had earned enough during this time, but he didn't expect Kobe's wealth to be so amazing.

But thinking about it, Kobe entered the industry in '96, and for so many years, he had been diligent, and there were no rumors of him wasting money; the only thing that made people feel luxurious was that he gave a pink Ferrari to himself.

"Jack, you came just in time."

Kobe walked out from the inner room, he walked with the angry Vanessa, and there was also a psychological counselor beside Vanessa.

This was invited by Kobe to save their relationship.

This psychological counselor, who charged by the minute, had been telling Vanessa some problems, saying that men are actually uncontrollable animals, the animal instincts in their bodies are very strong, so they need strong morality to restrain them. They are occasionally hunted by others, which is a very normal thing.

Vanessa, on the other hand, hated Kobe dating a young model named Jessica.

From their intense exchange, it was learned that Jessica was a signed model for the famous magazine Y-Boy.

Vanessa used words like low-class and disgusting to describe her.

Fan Xi sat on the side very awkwardly; he didn't know what to say; this was even more difficult than he imagined.

They chatted for a while, and then Kobe said: "Jack is here, you can ask him. When a woman pounces on you, it is simply impossible to stop. You have also seen it on the news, such a simple child like him, he has only been in the NBA for more than two months, and he has been entangled by so many Hollywood female stars... this temptation is everywhere..."

Huh?

Fan Xi sat there; he realized that he was called over by the boss, it seemed just to serve as a negative example.

Then, the psychological master, who charged 1,000 US dollars per minute, asked Fan Xi: "Jack, tell the truth. Do you feel like you were hunted?"

Fan Xi looked at Kobe, and then he said very seriously: "I answer the question, it shouldn't count as psychological counseling for me, right? I actually don't need psychological counseling."

Fan Xi emphasized carefully.

Pfft!

Vanessa actually laughed.

She didn't expect it to be so funny; the NBA stars she had seen were all the type who bragged about how rich they were; suddenly encountering Fan Xi's "stingy, cautious" type, she really couldn't hold it in.

Kobe saw that the effect was very good, and quickly patted his chest to indicate: "I'll pay, Jack, you just need to answer truthfully."

Fan Xi listened.

He became serious, and he said: "This question also depends on the situation. Some are indeed very much in love with me..."

The psychological master reminded Fan Xi: "You can use letters like A, B, C, D to replace them."

Fan Xi nodded.

He really needed help now, and in front of him was a master who charged 1,000 US dollars per minute; he hoped to get sincere help; he wanted to solve the problems he was facing.

"Little K and I are truly in love; we met before we were famous; at that time, I had the urge to like her in my heart; we could both feel that kind of affection for each other..."

"I also have feelings for Little T; Little T is a passionate person; we met at a party; the scene where we met was a bit awkward. However, we soon discovered that we had many common topics; she could always bring me fresh perspectives, and her courage to pursue love without hesitation made me addicted... When I face her, I am always passive; if she wants to pin me to the wall and kiss me, I probably won't object."

"Little S and I met by accident; at that time, I checked into a hotel, the hotel manager upgraded me to the presidential suite, and then she broke in, she said it was her room, then... another man broke in, he seemed to have bad intentions toward Little S... then I drove that man away, I was just about to take a shower, Little S seemed to be controlled by drugs, she pounced on me frantically... uh, what is your expression?"

Fan Xi asked this psychological master.

The psychological master was completely confused.

She had never encountered such a situation; Kobe's face on the side was also distorted; he didn't expect that calling Fan Xi over would be such a situation.

The psychological master quickly said: "Jack, you don't need to be so detailed, you just need to answer some of my questions..."

The psychological master couldn't bear such high-difficulty psychological counseling, just like a priest in a small church encountering a heinous bandit coming to redeem his sins and ask for guidance; she really couldn't bear it, so she had to introduce this bandit to a bigger church.

"No, let him continue, I really want to hear it. And then? What happened next in Little S's story." Vanessa suddenly had a gossip expression.

She stared at Fan Xi with burning eyes.

Fan Xi was stunned by this sudden gaze.

Kobe, seeing his wife's situation improve, quickly said: "Jack, you continue, what happened between you and Little S?"

"I was very passive at first, I had no experience, and she also lost her mind. Later, I just... well, anyway, it was very crazy."

"I feel like I suffered heavy losses, and then we both agreed never to contact each other again. However, she soon said on TV that she loved me, she wanted to pursue me frantically. And, she even ran to New York to find me. I ignored her, but sometimes I couldn't help but think of her, psychologist, what is the reason for this?"

Fan Xi asked the psychologist.

The psychologist "uh-ed" for a long time, and Vanessa answered on the side: "It should be the 'First Blood' principle; you can't forget the first person."

Fan Xi suddenly realized.

"Then what is the principle between me and Little K?" Fan Xi continued to ask.

"It's just a very ordinary childhood sweetheart, just like me and Kobe, we were also in love with each other at the time."

"Then what about Little T?" Fan Xi asked.

"A man will fall in love with three people in this life: one ignorant, one unforgettable, and one who makes him reborn. I think this Little T you described should be the unforgettable one..." Vanessa analyzed it in an orderly manner.

However, then Fan Xi said: "Is there a possibility, there is a fourth one?"

The psychologist had already reached out to support her forehead.

Vanessa, however, was overjoyed, she screamed: "Tell me quickly, tell me quickly, who is the fourth one?"

"Let's call her Big Y. She was originally the goddess my friend was pursuing, I accompanied my friend to go on a date with her..."

Vanessa's eyes lit up immediately, she said: "I know this, TV dramas are all played like this. Accompanying a friend to an interview, or pursuing a girl, will eventually fall on the male lead."

"Uh... I guess so." Fan Xi nodded: "At that time, I was always creating opportunities for my friend, but it seemed she was more interested in me. When I found an opportunity to slip away to the bathroom, she followed..."

"And then? And then?" Vanessa was very excited, just like a gossip girl chasing a drama.

Fan Xi stopped there, he said: "Nothing happened."

"However, something did happen later, I'm not sure what to do now... psychologist, what do you think I should do to solve these problems."

Fan Xi asked the psychologist.

The psychologist, who was supporting her forehead, rubbed her temples; she was an experienced expert in gender relationships; she had solved family disputes for many celebrities; she had a high reputation in the celebrity circle.

But now, she didn't know what to say.

"Uh... this..." when she was stammering.

Vanessa said: "Actually, it's very easy to solve, you just need to follow your heart. As long as a man is open-minded, all problems will be solved."

Vanessa said to Fan Xi.

Fan Xi felt a bit enlightened, and then he asked: "If Little T invites me to a concert now, what should I do?"

"Go." Vanessa answered.

"Then do you think she will find an opportunity, or use some means to sleep with me? I have a shadow about this." Fan Xi said very seriously.

This sounded like a fantasy to the psychologist.

Vanessa, however, said: "If it really happens, let it take its course."

Fan Xi gained inner peace.

Then, he raised his head and asked the psychologist: "Do you have anything else to ask?"

The psychologist raised her head and asked Kobe: Is there anything else to ask?

Kobe was also confused; he asked Vanessa: "Actually, I also want to let it take its course."

"No!" Vanessa jumped up in anger: "You are different from Jack; Jack is pursued by women, while you are pursuing others. And it's a short person who is 1.57 meters tall; what is the difference between her standing beside you and a thermos?"

Uh...

The psychologist, who was 1.56 meters tall, pushed the glasses on the bridge of her nose.

After Vanessa and Kobe had a big fight.

It was already mealtime.

Kobe suggested everyone eat together, and Vanessa didn't object.

Kobe felt this was a positive signal.

Then, Kobe secretly found Fan Xi; he wanted Fan Xi to talk more gossip with Vanessa to divert Vanessa's attention.

Fan Xi said, where do I have any gossip, these are all tragic real lives.

Tragic? Real life?

Kobe felt incredible: How is this tragic? So many girls like you, and even force you to do that... how many men would envy this if it were said out loud.

"Then you just talk more about your tragic life with Vanessa, try to talk more about your helplessness, and then take me out of it."

Fan Xi didn't expect this.

Vanessa really chatted a lot with Fan Xi during the meal; she asked Fan Xi: Do you NBA players really have so many temptations?

"Really." Fan Xi said very seriously: "Even Ron Artest from our team used to get notes from many women."

Fan Xi's words made Vanessa silent for a while.

Then, she said to Fan Xi and Kobe: "Let's go to a concert together later; I really like Taylor Swift; she has written many songs into my heart."

Kobe of course agreed; he didn't want to divorce.

The psychologist also said this was a very good way to release pressure.

However, Fan Xi was a bit tangled.

He was originally going to watch the concert.

"I have other things to do..." Fan Xi was about to refuse.

Kobe, fearing Vanessa wouldn't go, quickly grabbed him and gestured with his eyes.

Fan Xi agreed.

Then Kobe said to him: You can just sneak away after entering.

Fan Xi thought that was reasonable too; this operation was reasonable.

Vanessa bought tickets with ease; she called and asked for four VIP tickets.

Then, the group rushed to Staples Center.

Vanessa wouldn't let Kobe sit in the same car as her, so he simply sat with Fan Xi.

"Jack, if you help me settle Vanessa and keep her from divorcing me. In the future, if you ask me for help, I can unconditionally agree to you once, no, twice." Kobe said with certainty.

Fan Xi frowned, and then he asked Kobe what was going on.

Kobe said, he did stray a little, and he did have a story with the little model from Y-Boy, but he emphasized that he really, really didn't have a spiritual affair; it was just that he was deceived, just like you were by that Big Y.

Kobe said very sincerely.

Fan Xi said: "Then you cut off contact with her."

"I'm afraid that after cutting off contact, she will talk nonsense everywhere," Kobe said very depressed: "Those little stars love to use their affairs with superstars to hype themselves up."

Fan Xi thought about it and said to Kobe: "Have you ever thought that it can actually be solved with money."

"She hypes, it's also for money. You just give her a sum of money, buy her out, don't allow her to tell anyone the details of the date between you and her, wouldn't that block her?" Fan Xi said very seriously.

This was too simple.

With Kobe's financial resources, just get a few dozen faucets, and that woman would definitely not leak a drop.

Kobe slapped his forehead: Why didn't I think of that.

"Jack, you are really too smart. You must help me win Vanessa back; you definitely can. Come on!!"

Kobe patted Fan Xi's shoulder; he placed infinite hopes on this little brother.

At this time, Fan Xi's phone rang; it was Taylor Swift calling.

Taylor said on the phone, I must invite you to sing on stage, Jack, I can't do it without you.

... ===== CHAPTER 125 =====