918.Regression for Friendship (2/5)
Next to James is also a strong man, two meters tall, with a big bald head and a sullen face. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
Li Du recognized the identity of this big man, Deng Tai Jones, an NBA role player and balloon star, who belonged to the sneaker warehouse he took not long ago.
Seeing these two people, Li Du quickly guessed their intentions, they should have come for those sneakers.
James is extremely famous in the sports world, is the popular king of the NBA, one of the four major sports leagues in the United States, nicknamed the little emperor, and is fierce on the court.
He's been even more famous in the last two years because last year he 'made the decision to bring his talent to Miami', leaving his previous club to team up with two stars to challenge for the title.
However, this year, he failed to win the championship, and he was criticized in public opinion and almost became a public enemy in the United States.
In the game, James was domineering, in life, he was very humble and low-key, and after shaking hands with Li Du, he politely introduced himself, without putting on a posture that you must know Lao Tzu.
This is the same as what Li Du knows, James is one of the best businessmen in the NBA, he has a high emotional intelligence, is recognized as surpassing Kobe, and is highly regarded in his private life and social aspects.
Li Du invited the two into the villa, and James was a little jealous: "Your dog, no problem, right?" β
As a sports star of his status, he pays great attention to his own safety, and if he is bitten by a dog and can't play, it will be a big loss.
Li Du knew his scruples, so he waved his hand to Meow who was hiding in the shade of the tree, and shouted, "Take your dogs to find a place where no one is and go." β
Meow and his entourage got up, barked a few times and ran to the back of the villa, and the hounds followed honestly, showing that they were honest and obedient.
James and Jones were stunned for a moment, and the latter wondered, "Are you really a treasure picker?" Not an animal trainer, right? Is it the circus or zoo kind? β
Li Du smiled: "Oh, no, it's just that my animals are smarter, of course, this is also related to the time we have been together." β
James nodded in agreement: "Yes, I had a pit bull when I was a kid, and we stayed together for two years, and I played rugby at that time, and it will help you come back with the ball, which is great." β
"And then?"
"Then the poor child was so good to eat that my mother thought we couldn't feed it, so I gave it away." James was embarrassed.
Many professional athletes in the United States have unhappy childhoods, but Li Du also admires black people, they eat junk food all day long, sometimes junk food is not enough, but in their youth, as long as they exercise casually, they can come out with muscles.
Entering the villa safely, James quietly looked around, and he saw the helicopter with a thoughtful expression on his face.
After entering the living room, Brother Wolf, who was playing cards, stood up and said, "Boss." β
Li Du said: "You go outside to play, I have something to talk about with the two gentlemen." β
"Yes, boss." A few big men obediently left.
Seeing this scene, James showed a thoughtful expression again.
Jones couldn't help but ask, "Is this your bodyguard?" β
Li Du said: "Bodyguards and employees, but we have a good relationship, so it's okay to say what their identity is, haha." β
Hearing his words, Jones muttered, "So it's so profitable to be a treasure picker? When I retire, I'll do this job. β
James said: "Let's wait until you retire, it's still early, you stay in Dallas first, and then go help me later, and get him a few championships." β
Jones shrugged his shoulders and said, "You're the big guy, I listen to you." β
James was very self-disciplined, Sophie brought coffee, Jones took it, James politely thanked him, and then asked for a glass of boiled water.
After chatting a few words, Li Du took the initiative to cut to the topic and asked, "You guys are here for the sneakers I bought, right?" β
James laughed, "yes, that's my buddy's storehouse, oh I mean, it belonged to my buddy before." As a result, because of a misunderstanding, I was bought by you, you understand what I mean, we want to buy it back. β
Li Du said: "I bought it to do business, and now the shoes have just been sent back, I haven't touched them yet, if you bid the right price, I am willing to sell them to you." β
James hesitated for a moment and asked, "What is your judgment on the offer for these sneakers?" β
Li Du said: "Two million, right?" β
Jones was surprised and asked, "Who did you ask for the valuation?" β
Li Du smiled casually: "I am also friends with Kobe, and when I talked about these shoes, I learned some experience from him and estimated the price myself." β
Jones showed a dissatisfied expression and said, "Kobe? Well, he did a great job. β
Li Du didn't know what he would cause in the NBA with a random sentence. He wouldn't have guessed what was going to happen, but he just felt that Jones's attitude was very wrong.
James, who was younger than Jones, had more sleek wrists, glared at Jones and motioned for him not to speak.
Then, James mused, "Two million, maybe if you sell them separately, this price is not reasonable if we are willing to accept these shoes in their entirety." β
Li Du smiled: "To be honest, I spent 1.1 million yuan to photograph these shoes, plus labor and transportation costs, which is equivalent to about 1.2 million." β
"I know your purpose, I know that it should be LeBron you help your brother buy back these shoes, I admire your righteousness, so as long as you let me earn a little, you can take these shoes back."
James laughed, "Thank you, man, your words have earned me friendship." β
Li Du said: "You can quote a price, how much do you think is appropriate?" β
James motioned for him to wait, and then discussed it in a low voice with Jones.
At the end of the discussion, he asked, "Shall I offer a price that may be more aggressive, 1.6 million lines?" β
Li Du smiled: "Yes, I am willing to accept it, 1.6 million is no problem, I can ask for 100,000 yuan less as a reward for your friendship." β
"One and a half million?" Jones asked happily.
Li Du nodded and said, "Yes, one and a half million." β
James stood up and shook his hand, his expression was no longer so commercial and formulaic, but much more sincere: "Thank you, brother, you have made me double my face in this negotiation, I am very happy to meet a friend like you." β
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are nothing to Li Du, James's friendship is more important, he and Kobe Bryant are both active NBA faΓ§ade superstars, and becoming friends with them is equivalent to opening up the market for NBA stars.
The things in the warehouse can have a few dollars, and the jewelry in the Harry Winston Group is more profitable, and many sports stars are big customers in the jewelry industry.