Chapter 73: Buying a House and a Car is the Simplest Dream of Chinese People

Kobe Bryant was very excited. Fan Xi winning the Rookie Game MVP made him even happier than winning the MVP himself.

After the game, in front of the reporters, he hugged Fan Xi and said: "This is a gift from God. Jack has rare insight and ball skills. I have never seen such an excellent young man. I can guarantee to everyone that he will definitely become a superstar in the future."

Kobe showed a side he had never shown before. He spared no effort to promote Fan Xi in front of the media, and he showed intimate feelings.

This made it hard to believe that many years ago, when he was a young player, he had tried his best to force Shaquille O'Neal away.

So, a reporter who was looking for trouble asked him: "Kobe, Jack is becoming a superstar. Aren't you worried that he will replace you as the core of the Lakers?"

This question was very sensitive, and Fan Xi was startled when he heard this.

Because Kobe Bryant's image in the media had always been "self-centered" and valued his own authority. He even scolded Bynum, the future successor appointed by the Lakers, to tears in the training camp, and publicly criticized Bynum for not being prepared.

These were all called Kobe's inability to tolerate new forces replacing his position at the time.

However, what was unexpected was that Kobe Bryant laughed. He said happily: "I'm not worried about him replacing me as the Lakers' core. The sooner he replaces me, the better. I hope he becomes a superstar who can stand on his own soon. When that day comes, I will be very happy and timely to hand over the scepter to him."

As soon as Kobe said this, there was shock all around.

Everyone was caught off guard.

This felt like the cruel and murderous Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly had a touch of warmth, and facing the "rebellious" minister, he suddenly said... Come, come, let me help you get on the horse, and then send you a ride.

However, having said that. Although Zhu Yuanzhang was cruel and murderous, he was indeed very protective of his crown prince Zhu Biao. If Zhu Biao wanted to rebel, he would definitely praise the crown prince for being promising, and would give people if they were missing, and money if they were missing, until Zhu Biao succeeded in the rebellion.

Kobe's words not only shocked the reporters on the scene, but also made Andrew Bynum, who was watching the game in front of the TV, grind his teeth in anger.

He had always believed that he was the absolute successor of the Lakers. In the past two seasons, he had even complained to the management many times, thinking that Kobe had too much ball possession and should share some with him. And he also swore: In the NBA, where is there a successor for seven years?

But now, in Kobe's words, he was no longer the successor. Kobe was actually going to hand the scepter to Fan Xi?

Why? He had only played a few games? He was an undrafted player.

Bynum was very regretful. He regretted why he had to be impulsive at that time, got injured on the plane, and gave Fan Xi a chance to grow. If he had stayed in the team, how could this guy have today's fame and status?

And just when Bynum was regretting, the reporter from the Orange County Register asked a provocative question: "Kobe, what about Andrew? You know that since 2005, Andrew has been cultivated as the Lakers' future super center. The team has equipped him with the best training team in the league. In the past two seasons, his performance has become better and better, and his talent is also very amazing. Can't he take over your scepter?"

When this question struck.

Fan Xi pulled Kobe Bryant's sleeve.

He was about to speak to ease the problem.

Kobe Bryant said bluntly: "I am a guard, I can only see the talent in guards. And, how could my scepter be passed to a center?"

Bryant's words of favoring one over the other were overflowing, giving the media plenty of room to play.

It also made Bynum in front of the TV even more angry.

He felt that Kobe Bryant was targeting him, jealous of him, afraid of him, and terrified that his rise would affect his status in the team, so he deliberately supported a small guard to control him.

He was extremely angry.

However, Fan Xi and Kobe Bryant on TV finished the interview.

They left the camera frame.

Then, Fan Xi got into Kobe Bryant's car, and Kobe Bryant sent Fan Xi to Fan Xi's home.

Along the way, Kobe was discussing technical problems with Fan Xi. Kobe was a player who was very picky about details. He found that Fan Xi had many redundant movements on the court and was not concise enough. "... Although your ball-handling ability is very strong and your breakthrough skills are very sufficient. But the court changes rapidly, you must become a player with high efficiency and clean and neat movements, so that you can become a real superstar."

What Kobe said were all pearls of wisdom.

He also carefully analyzed Fan Xi's movements, such as in the fourth quarter, Fan Xi changed three different rhythms when breaking through at the three-point line, and then performed a back-turn breakthrough at the free-throw line. "Although it is flashy, it can cause the whole audience to scream, but what is the use of it?"

Speaking of this, Kobe Bryant also mentioned the name of a point guard, Jason Williams. He said that Jason Williams was a player who could sell out the Arco Arena tickets for the Kings by relying on flashy dribbling and flashy passing, but he never became an All-Star, not even an elite player. Later, the Kings traded him and replaced him with the more concise and neat "White Chocolate" Mike Bibby, only then completing the transformation from a strong team to a super strong team.

Fan Xi said he would definitely correct it. In fact, ever since he got Isiah Thomas's techniques and experience, he had realized this.

However, he was still very grateful to Kobe for reviewing the game like an older brother and pointing out his shortcomings. The dragging of dribbling and the indecisiveness of shooting.

Kobe said Fan Xi should be more decisive. "You have to believe in yourself. As a guard, you should shoot decisively as soon as you have a chance. If you can't make it, let the center fight for the rebound in the paint. This is also a reward for them."

Uh...

These were all pearls of wisdom, but Fan Xi's ideas were not so extreme.

Kobe was a paranoid personality who didn't break and didn't stand. He missed twenty times, and the twenty-first time he was still decisive.

Fan Xi was softer in his heart. He pursued higher efficiency in scoring. Moreover, he hoped to connect the team into a whole, although his passing technique was not as brilliant as a top point guard.

But one point, Fan Xi and Kobe were similar to the bone. They were both people who would do anything for victory, and at critical moments, Fan Xi never softened his hands, nor was he willing to let others do it. They both wanted to kill the game themselves and were willing to bear the consequences of failure.

This was leadership temperament.

Fan Xi lived in the city center, so he soon returned to his temporary residence.

Kobe also suggested to Fan Xi that you should buy a luxury house now, which matches your status. If you need it, I will recommend a real estate agent for you, which will definitely let you buy the best house.

Fan Xi smiled and said thank you.

The United States is not quite the same as China. Except for those top apartments in the city center, basically rich people live in the suburbs, and they will naturally divide into rich areas.

In rich areas, all resource conditions are good. Moreover, the police response speed is much faster.

Conversely, in the city center, the police response speed is not that fast. Because the city center represents a large population and chaotic public security. In the United States, the police are far from being as wise and brave as in the movies. Many cases they will not take the initiative to solve, especially public security cases. After all, in the United States... a large part of people have guns in their hands.

Fan Xi rented an apartment that was not top-notch, but one that only middle-class people could afford.

When he walked into the elevator, he was quickly recognized by an engineer. He shouted with an exaggerated expression: "Hey, are you Jack? Are you Jack who just won the All-Star Rookie Game MVP in the game?"

The answer was self-evident.

There wouldn't be anyone else wearing an All-Star training jacket, carrying an All-Star backpack, and holding a rookie game trophy with his name engraved on it.

"My God, you actually live in this kind of place. Shouldn't you superstars go to Beverly Hills?"

This engineer shouted excitedly.

The Beverly Hills he mentioned was a famous luxury house area in Los Angeles. Rich people from all over the world would buy luxury houses here, and Kobe also had a house there.

Fan Xi was a little embarrassed.

Then, the engineer hurriedly asked Fan Xi for an autograph, saying that he was a die-hard Lakers fan, and also said that he firmly believed that Fan Xi could become a basketball totem of Los Angeles like Kobe, West, and Magic.

Fan Xi said he was honored. He signed his name on the engineer's clothes, backpack, and even notebook, and also took various photos with him. So that he could show off to his friends and colleagues that he really met the Miracle Child of Los Angeles, Jack Fan.

And, he couldn't wait to post it on social networks. He would use the most exciting words to describe that he and Jack Fan were actually neighbors.

After Fan Xi satisfied all his wishes, he returned to his home.

At this time, his mother told him a good news: she had reached an agreement with Nike. Thanks to Fan Xi's great performance in the All-Star Rookie Game, she made Nike increase the investment amount by 100 million US dollars, and increased Fan Xi's endorsement amount by 10 million US dollars, and their shareholding ratio remained unchanged.

After confirming that it was correct, Fan Xi signed his name on the share agreement, and then signed his name on the endorsement contract.

This meant that Fan Xi not only became a major shareholder of the shoe brand, but he would also receive an endorsement fee of over 100 million US dollars.

This was a dreamy result.

Fan Xi was very excited.

Subsequently, Fan Xi's mother told Fan Xi: "Your father and I have been looking for an agency team for you recently. By the end of the All-Star Game, we will select the final candidate. By then, we will return to the country to set up a factory, and they will handle all matters for you."

Fan Xi nodded in agreement.

He was very happy that this matter had made substantial progress, because as his fame grew, he felt more and more that many things were greatly affected. If he had an agency team to help him handle things outside the court, he would be much more relaxed, and would also earn more economic benefits, especially being able to focus more on the court.

When the two were talking, people kept knocking on the door.

Obviously, the engineer named Pix leaked the news, and Fan Xi had to accept one neighbor after another coming over to check in and take photos.

Until midnight, he decided to leave here, and he went to the hotel.

He told his mother: "Maybe this is a luxury thing, but Mom, I really want to spend some money to buy an independent house in a quiet rich area."

Wu Su supported her son's suggestion. "You are a billionaire now, you should enjoy it if you have money. Buying a house is a very good way to manage money, and I also support you in buying a house in the country. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, the bigger the city, the more you should buy. What if it rises in the future."

It is 2011 now.

There is still some time before domestic housing prices skyrocket.

Fan Xi nodded, and he agreed with his mother's proposal.

For any Chinese person, a house is a place to settle down, especially in first-tier cities, buying a house is simply too cost-effective.

Fan Xi finally fell asleep quietly in the hotel.

At noon the next day, he was woken up by the alarm clock he set, and he hurriedly went to the Staples Center.

He had another game tonight.

He was going to participate in the Three-Point Contest.

If he defends the title, he will get another 20,000 US dollars in prize money, and yesterday's Rookie Game MVP, he got a reward of 50,000 US dollars, which does not need to be taxed.

Fan Xi completely ignored his influence at this time.

Winning the Rookie Game MVP by overpowering two No. 1 picks last night made him the hottest player in the basketball circle, and his wonderful shots had long been spread to the whole world through the Internet.

American basketball media were also reporting on this super rookie who had long been born and was now shining in the All-Star Game in an all-round way.

It could be said that this Rookie Game MVP completely solidified Fan Xi's influence. People no longer regarded him as a "meteor," but as one of the three brightest stars of the 2010 class, and even a super miracle star who overpowered the other two No. 1 pick stars.

So, when he got into a taxi, he was quickly recognized.

The driver was also his fan. He introduced himself excitedly, saying that he had been a Lakers fan since he was 3 years old, and also said that he thought Fan Xi was the most potential and most passionate point guard he had ever seen. He even said that Magic Johnson had never brought him this feeling.

And in his view, a superstar like Fan Xi taking his taxi was simply a miracle encounter like winning the lottery.

He was so happy.

The original 20-minute journey was driven for an hour by him. He kept expressing his admiration to Fan Xi, and kept calling his good friends on the way, letting Fan Xi say hello to them.

Fan Xi played the role of Santa Claus.

Finally, when he reached the Staples Center, he was almost exhausted.

Although the driver waived his fare, he thought... this was indeed his labor income.

His hands were almost numb from signing.

And he took at least two hundred photos with this driver brother.

"I have to buy another car."

Fan Xi said to himself.

And when he walked into the locker room, he immediately saw a group of big-name players.

Tonight is not only the All-Star Three-Point Contest, but also the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Skills Challenge.

"You are Jack Fan?"

A player slightly shorter than Fan Xi came over. He raised his head, although it was a baby face, it carried an arrogant look.

Fan Xi recognized him, the league's No. 1 point guard: Chris Paul.

... ===== CHAPTER 74 =====