Chapter 77

Although $200,000 is not a small amount for anyone. However, Kobe felt Fan Xi was worth it. Kobe had a strong affection for Fan Xi, probably because Fan Xi had always earned his trust on the court.

For a paranoid person like Kobe who focused on basketball, Fan Xi satisfied all his hopes for a younger generation. He was already looking forward to the scene of lifting the championship trophy with Fan Xi this season.

So, he also told reporters: "Jack Fan plus Kobe Bryant, the double insurance of the Los Angeles Lakers!"

This sentence fully demonstrated his ambition.

Kobe couldn't wait to get a second three-peat. Because this would be a three-peat dynasty with him as the core, which would have a great boost to his historical status; he would even surpass O'Neal's status in history because of this, and get closer to his lifelong idol, the basketball god Michael Jordan.

Kobe even had such a fantasy: if Jack keeps maintaining this rate of progress, will we be able to push the three-peat to a four-peat, five-peat, or six-peat?

If it really happens.

That would be such a glorious achievement.

Kobe Bryant thought so in his heart; at his age, his scope of thinking was a bit like the scholar-officials of ancient China, considering how to win fame during his lifetime and after his death.

After Fan Xi slipped away from the reporters' eyes, he quickly headed to the locker room; he had no strong interest in the upcoming Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest.

He just wanted to go home.

However, Kevin Durant was already waiting for him in the locker room, and he was wearing his handsome outfit: a suit on the outside, a hoodie on the inside, harem pants on the bottom, and green sneakers on his feet.

"Hey, my dear Chinese brother."

Durant hugged Fan Xi enthusiastically when he saw him, then spun around: "Jack, look, how is my outfit?"

Fan Xi frowned and looked around; there was only one evaluation in his mind: strange bones.

But the education he received from a young age kept him from evaluating others so bluntly; his mother told him when he was very young: even if you think others are dressed ugly, in their own hearts, they are handsome. Never evaluate other people's aesthetics.

So, he said: "A little handsome."

Durant raised his eyebrows proudly and urged Fan Xi to change his clothes quickly to go on a date.

Fan Xi asked him: "Can I not go?"

Durant replied: "Jack, you are my best brother. If you don't go, I will lose the chance to have close contact with the goddess. Do you want to make me sad, make me unhappy?"

Durant made the expression of Daiyu burying flowers.

Fan Xi agreed helplessly.

Although he didn't know why he would lose the chance to have close contact with the goddess if he didn't go.

Is Scarlett coming for me?

Fan Xi went to take a shower.

He changed into his own clothes.

Fan Xi's outfit was not as unconventional as Durant's; he wore a very simple tracksuit, which instead looked fresh and handsome.

After all, looks are the foundation of a "trendy man."

KD looked at Fan Xi up and down, left and right, and said to Fan Xi: "Jack, although you are very handsome, you still need to put some effort into your clothing coordination. If you need it, you can come to me; I can give you a lot of advice in this regard."

Fan Xi nodded and said okay.

The two soon arrived at the date location; Durant found a very famous French restaurant in Los Angeles. When they walked in, Selena and Scarlett were already sitting there waiting.

Because this restaurant was often visited by celebrities, their appearance didn't cause a reaction, and they naturally found a seat and sat down.

Kevin Durant was very, very excited to see Scarlett, and he tried his best to show off his knowledge of French food.

Fan Xi knew his role as a wingman; he just sat quietly on the side, complementing Kevin's profound knowledge, and occasionally acting as a straight man to set Durant up: "You know so much, Kevin." "Kevin, you are worthy of being an outstanding representative of our NBA." "You can do this too, that's great!"

Fan Xi's mother told Fan Xi from a young age: Compliments are the best free gift; no one dislikes them.

Kevin Durant was very happy.

He liked Fan Xi so much; he was even thinking: Jack is worthy of being the point guard who has been making a splash recently; his assists are great. If Westbrook were here, he would definitely be thinking about showing off himself.

Durant decided to give Fan Xi a gift after this meal; he was willing to associate with Fan Xi for a long time.

Although Fan Xi tried his best to keep a low profile.

However, Scarlett still took the initiative to chat with Fan Xi: "Jack, I heard that you have been rumored with three girls in such a short time since you became famous?"

Fan Xi hurriedly turned his head away in embarrassment and replied: "I... I... I didn't mean to."

Pfft!

Fan Xi's embarrassment and helplessness somehow hit the heart of this great beauty Scarlett; she actually burst into laughter.

Selena, sitting next to her, hurriedly said: "Scarlett, you don't know yet, right? This guy is also a man who saved a beauty as a hero? He once beat up the eldest son of a famous Hollywood investor and saved a promising little girl who had been drugged."

As soon as Selena said this, Durant and Scarlett both looked at Fan Xi. "There's such a thing? Jack."

Durant asked Fan Xi.

Fan Xi hurriedly waved his hand and said: "There is no such thing. Selena is talking nonsense. Let's talk about basketball or movies; Kevin is a veteran movie fan, he has seen all your movies."

Fan Xi tried to lead the topic to what Durant was good at.

Then, he made an excuse that he was going to the restroom and left; when he left, he gave Durant a hint to let him seize the opportunity.

Durant's expression was very vivid, he was very excited. Taking Jack to a date was really a pleasant thing; he was too good at it.

Durant hurriedly turned his head, made a melancholy look, and said to Scarlett like a film critic: "Scarlett, you might not know, I grew up watching your movies..."

Fan Xi walked to the restroom area, then walked to the end of the other side; he stood by the window admiring the neon lights of Los Angeles.

He quietly watched the lights of the whole city.

Before, he always felt that he was far away from this city; now he felt more and more that he was integrated into it; he even began to feel that he could do something for the fans of this city.

While Fan Xi was lost in thought, he heard Scarlett's voice coming from behind. "Hey, Jack, I knew you were here."

Fan Xi turned his head and saw Scarlett Johansson, who was dressed very sexily.

This was the first time he looked at Scarlett straight in the eyes tonight.

Before, he had tried his best to avoid eye contact with Scarlett; he knew he was here to help Kevin Durant today.

Scarlett walked over, came to Fan Xi's side, and asked Fan Xi: "Are you avoiding me?"

"No! No!" Fan Xi hurriedly waved his hand, and he explained somewhat helplessly: "I just... just..."

"You just want to set me up with Kevin Durant?" Scarlett said to Fan Xi with a smile.

She raised her head slightly, with a mature woman's charm, and her eyes carried "wildness and desire for conquest."

This was a woman Fan Xi had never encountered before.

He subconsciously shrank back.

He had seen many of Scarlett's movies, and his college roommate had also posted Scarlett's posters in the dorm.

It's just that Fan Xi never thought that one day he could have dinner with the heroine in the movie. And now, this sexy heroine was getting closer and closer; she was almost sticking to Fan Xi, and Fan Xi even felt the heartbeat on her chest... it was almost sticking to his own chest.

Fan Xi felt a burst of dry mouth and tongue; his heart pounded, and his blood surged.

Scarlett's damn charm made his breathing rapid.

"Hey, Jack, Scarlett, are you here?"

Selena's voice came from behind.

Fan Xi saw Selena's figure, he hurriedly breathed a sigh of relief, and he said to Selena: "Yes, are you here too?"

Fan Xi hurried over, feeling like he was running away.

"Can't keep Kevin waiting too long."

Fan Xi said, and walked quickly toward the restaurant.

He didn't know that behind him, Scarlett and Selena looked at each other and smiled.

Scarlett and Selena had a very good relationship, and this time Scarlett was called over by Selena. Honestly, Scarlett had no interest in Kevin Durant, although Kevin Durant was a very famous star and very rich.

But who would like a man who "talks extensively about the aphrodisiac and beauty benefits of oysters"? And this guy even said he "grew up watching your movies"; come on, age is a secret for any woman, okay?

Besides, who wouldn't instinctively resist a man who licks to the point of saying he wants to drink her bathwater?

The only reason Scarlett came here was because Selena made a request to her; Selena hoped she would help her identify how far Fan Xi had developed with Taylor Swift and Jenner.

Scarlett was the woman Selena thought was best at identifying men.

And now, Selena was no longer talking to her best friend Taylor Swift, because she felt that Taylor Swift had stolen her boyfriend.

"He is very pure; he is a very simple man. If you do as I say, you will easily get him and occupy him."

Scarlett told Selena: "He and Taylor Swift and Jenner shouldn't have much contact; he is an upright person."

Selena was very happy when she heard this.

Then, she said to Scarlett with some vigilance: "You shouldn't like this kind of boy, right? I'm so scared now; Taylor met him once and was deeply attracted by him, and now she doesn't even contact me."

Scarlett shook her head with a smile and said confidently: "Big sister won't like this kind of little boy."

Selena felt relieved immediately after hearing this.

At this time, she subconsciously muttered: Little? Not little at all, oh.

This voice, as quiet as a mosquito, was heard by Scarlett Johansson.

But she remained calm.

"However, this guy is really quite cute. He is very sincere to his friends." Scarlett continued: "He is the only boy who keeps me at a distance and instead sets off his friend's charm."

Selena smiled and said: "The man I fancy is definitely very excellent."

Saying this, Selena pushed Scarlett to walk back.

Scarlett Johansson was also quite interesting; she had a terrible relationship with the previous generation of Disney princesses Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff, but had a very good relationship with the current generation of little princesses Selena and Miley, even though the age difference between the two generations of little princesses was only three or four years.

Kevin Durant still didn't notice that Scarlett was actually very cold to him.

He was still bragging, talking about his unique insights on shooting. He confidently told Scarlett: "You know what? When I raised my release point from my forehead to above my head, I knew... no one in the world could stop me from scoring anymore. As long as I want, I can be the scoring champion forever!"

Fan Xi understood Durant's words and knew that Durant's words were true.

However, how could Scarlett care about this? Whether his shooting release point is on top of his head or near his forehead, is it important?

The four of them spent about 1.5 hours finishing the meal.

After the meal, Selena ordered dessert.

In the United States, there is an unwritten rule. If a man and a woman go on a date for a meal and order dessert after the meal, it means they have taken a fancy to each other.

Kevin Durant was very excited.

Although athletes are strictly forbidden from high-sugar and high-fat desserts, he ate it all up.

Instead, Fan Xi didn't start eating.

Coming out of the restaurant, Selena suggested: "My good friend is holding a party in Beverly, and all the socialites are attending; let's go and play together?"

Saying this, she looked at Fan Xi with anticipation.

Fan Xi said: "Maybe not, I still have to participate in the All-Star Game tomorrow night."

Durant hurriedly grabbed him: "I have to play tomorrow too, Jack! Believe me, it's okay, it won't have any effect. If you want, I can even help you win the All-Star Game MVP tomorrow night!"

Durant patted his chest with a slap.

He was a loyal person; he felt that since Fan Xi helped him with the date, he had a reason to help Fan Xi.

Fan Xi was helpless.

Okay.

Let's go then.

Fan Xi didn't have much exposure to American party culture; he had attended a party once before, and not long after it started, a girl grabbed his hand and wanted to talk to him alone.

He was so scared that he ran away, and later he didn't attend much.

Later, Stephen Curry told him: "Jack, do you know what the essence of American party culture is?"

"The essence of American party culture is that at the beginning, handsome boys and handsome girls take a fancy to each other and leave. Then there is singing, dancing, and socializing, and some charming boys and charming girls leave again. In the end, it's a bunch of boys and girls without charm or looks; although they don't look at each other, they drink and get drunk, and they also leave in pairs."

"So, you are the party elite at the top of the food chain."

Stephen Curry patted Fan Xi's chest at the time and said: "As a star player of the school team, I can only rank in the second tier."

This was Fan Xi's intersection with parties, and that was still on campus.

Now, after he walked out of campus, he attended a party for the first time, and it was still a party for the upper class of Los Angeles.

I don't know if there will be any difference.

Or rather... at this level of party, there shouldn't be any ugly boys or girls anymore, right?

When he was thinking about this in his mind, he found that Kevin Durant sitting next to him was giggling.

He decided to retract the previous thought in his mind.

There still are.