Since Chen Qiang decided to return to China, he began to arrange his property in the United States, and the so-called "arrangement" was of course not to sell it for cash, but to find a qualified successor for himself to continue to run his industry.

Nike Sporting Goods Company originally had Jared, a shrewd Jewish businessman, in charge, there must be no problem in terms of operation, Chen Qiang gave Jared some shares of Nike, Jared will inevitably run Nike with his heart, but Chen Qiang still let Esther participate in the operation of Nike, Chen Qiang plans to wait for his return to China, let Esther be the boss of Nike.

Chen Qiang did not bring his wife and children back to China, the domestic conditions are difficult, the materials are also scarce, and the native Americans must be difficult to adapt, Chen Qiang himself can endure hardships, but he does not want his wife and children to live a hard life with him. What's more, there are huge differences between the cultures of the two countries, and this kind of cultural collision has a very serious impact on daily life, unless Esther can follow the local customs. Even in the future, it will be difficult for many Chinese who have lived in the United States for decades, even Chinese-born Americans, to fully integrate into American culture.

After Esther gave birth, she never took over the drama again, and she was at home as Mrs. Kuo, but this does not mean that Esther does not want to have her own career, American women are relatively independent, and Esther is also very interested in Nike's business.

Esther complained about Chen Qiang's choice to return to China, and Chen Qiang returned to China without taking her, Esther was also very dissatisfied, she didn't want to be separated from Chen Qiang.

Chen Qiang had no choice but to tell Esther that the conditions in China were difficult, and that his son would suffer if he went, and that his son was still young and could not do without his mother, so he could only leave both of them in the United States.

At the same time, Chen Qiang also promised Esther that he would often return to visit their mother and son, and when China's sports career was on the right track, he would return to the United States to reunite with Esther's mother and son.

Sneakers have become Nike's main business, the design of Nike Superstar basketball shoes, even after 30 years, is a hot seller, as long as the Superstar basketball shoes are kept, Nike's development is not worried, but Chen Qiang is worried that there will be competitors who will suddenly disrupt the situation, so he left Esther a few new styles of sneakers, these new styles are also plagiarized from the popular basketball shoes of the later generations, and they will definitely not worry about sales after they are launched on the market.

The New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden, Chen Qiang was completely handed over to Edward Ireland. In recent years, Chen Qiang has not been involved in the management of the New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden, Chen Qiang just proposed a guiding direction, Edward Ireland is also very good, the team is very good, and now Chen Qiang has given Edward Ireland some shares in the Knicks, hoping that he can run the team well.

Chen Qiang originally planned to poach the "Cardinal" Auerbach to the New York Knicks as the head coach, with Auerbach, the Knicks will not have to worry about coaching in the next twenty years, but then Chen Qiang thought of John Wooden, the greatest coach in basketball history, and is now working as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks, Chen Qiang simply decided to correct John Wooden and make him the head coach of the New York Knicks.

Historically, John Wooden has not coached an NBA team, so the first two decades in NBA history belong to the era of Auerbach, and now that John Wooden also comes to coach in the NBA, there will be a "two-man rivalry" between John Wooden and Auerbach, and the NBA game may become more exciting.

As for the position of NBA president, Chen Qiang also found a suitable successor, his name is Walton Kennedy. As you can tell from the name, he is a member of the Kennedy family and a relative of the future President Kennedy.

Historically, Walton Kennedy was the second president of the NBA, and the reason why he became the president of the NBA was also because of the support of the Kennedy family. Walton Kennedy was an iron-fisted man who attached great importance to discipline on the court, and it was also during his time in power that the NBA became more and more standardized, and many of the rules and regulations of the NBA in later generations were established by him at that time.

When Walton Kennedy took over the NBA, it happened to be the neck of the NBA's development, so Walton Kennedy made a drastic reform of the NBA league, he increased the number of regular season games in the NBA to 82, and praised Russell and Chamberlain as NBA superstars, the red, white and blue NBA logo based on Jerry West, and it was also a product of the Walton Kennedy era.

When Walton Kennedy was in charge of the NBA, another basketball league, the ABA, was also born, which caused great pressure on the NBA.

It can be said that Walton Kennedy has a background, ability, and means, and Chen Qiang handed over the NBA league to Walton Kennedy, at least so that the NBA league can compete with baseball's MLB and football's NFL.

Chen Qiang has many industries, and after completing the handover of his career, it has come to July. Subsequently, Chen Qiang ordered another batch of industrial products, intending to take this opportunity to ship them back to China. There is a shortage of everything in China now, especially industrial products, which may not be available with money, and Chen Qiang also hopes to help the lives of the people in China. At the same time, Chen Qiang also took away tens of thousands of pairs of sneakers of various types, planning to use them for domestic athletes.

In early August, Chen Qiang said goodbye to his wife and children, boarded a plane leaving the United States with Mr. Szeto, and finally arrived on Hong Kong Island in mid-August after several rounds.

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After arriving on Hong Kong Island, Chen Qiang and Mr. Szeto did not go to the hotel, and the Hongmen children in Hong Kong had already arranged a special accommodation for Mr. Szeto.

After settling down, Chen Qiang found Mr. Situ again.

"Sir, I want to trouble Hongmen's brother and help me find a car, I'm going to visit someone." Chen Qiang said.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Mr. Situ called the person around him, whispered a few words, and the man went out to look for the car.

"You wait a while, the car will arrive soon, in addition to the driver, I also sent you a local, after all, the local is more familiar with Hong Kong Island, what you want to do, who to find, it is more convenient." Mr. Szeto spoke.

"Don't hide it, sir, I'm going to go to Li Huitang, I want to try to convince him to go north with us." Chen Qiang said.

"Li Huitang? It's the one who plays football, right? I know that he led our Chinese football team back then and repeatedly defeated foreign countries. Is he in Hong Kong now? Mr. Szeto asked.

Chen Qiang nodded, and said: "Could it be that Li Huitang was the 'Asian Football King' back then, when it comes to playing football, Li Huitang's level is world-class, although he is now retired, but such a talent should not be buried, Chinese football still needs him, if possible, I hope he can serve as the head coach of the Chinese football team, if he is there, our Chinese football can take at least ten years of detours." ”

"This kind of talent should be to play for the country, as for the head coach of the Chinese football team, when I get to Beiping, I will make suggestions to the people over there." Mr. Szeto spoke.

Chen Qiang chatted with Mr. Situ again, talked about Li Huitang's deeds, and their participation in the Far Eastern Games, at this time the car had come, Chen Qiang got up to say goodbye, got in the car to visit Li Huitang.

Li Huitang originally played in the South China football team on Hong Kong Island, after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the war did not immediately burn to Hong Kong Island, Li Huitang also led the South China team to the South Seas, and won many victories in Southeast Asia. After the fall of Hong Kong Island, Li Huitang did not want to be a slave of the country, so he turned back to the mainland through Macao, and formed the Wuhua football team in the mainland, and later organized the Guangdong football team in Guilin. Li Huitang's football team successively held performances and charity matches in Chongqing, Chengdu and other southwestern cities to raise funds for the anti-Japanese resistance.

After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Li Huitang returned to Hong Kong to continue playing, in 1947, the 42-year-old Li Huitang announced his retirement, but he did not give up his football career, in the 1948 London Olympics, Li Huitang as the head coach of the Chinese football team, led the team to compete, and met with Chen Qiang at that time.

After the end of the London Olympics, Li Huitang did not return to China immediately, but planned to obtain the FIFA International Referee Certificate. Li Huitang also lived up to expectations, and really got the certificate of international football referee, and he was also the first person in China to get the certificate of international football referee.

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There are many football lovers on Hong Kong Island, and there are also many amateur football teams, with Li Huitang's fame and ability, it is not a problem to survive on Hong Kong Island by relying on football, although it will not be rich and expensive, but life is worry-free.

Compared with Hong Kong Island, the living conditions in the mainland are of course much worse, and if Li Huitang returns to the mainland, he will definitely have to be prepared to live a hard life. However, in the face of Chen Qiang's invitation, Li Huitang finally agreed and was willing to go north with Chen Qiang.

Since the two met during the Far Eastern Games, Chen Qiang and Li Huitang have been friends for nearly 20 years, and Chen Qiang has also been helpful to Li Huitang over the years. Originally, Li Huitang may have had some concerns about the new regime, but after Chen Qiang's persuasion, Li Huitang relieved his worries and agreed to go north with Chen Qiang.

Chen Qiang returned to his residence, planning to immediately report to Mr. Situ about Li Huitang, after all, there was one more Li Huitang among the people who went back, and this matter had to be known to the north in advance.

At this time, Mr. Situ was also receiving a guest.

"Chen Qiang, come on, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Zhang, who was specially sent from the north to pick us up." Mr. Szeto opened his mouth to introduce.

"You are Jian Chen Jianjiang! Hello, hello, my name is Zhang De. The other party introduced himself.

"Comrade Zhang De, hello, just call me Chen Qiang." Chen Qiang said immediately.

Chen Qiang's title made Zhang De slightly stunned, he often deals with people who have returned from overseas, and they all know that people who have returned from overseas are used to using titles like "Mr.", and "comrade" as a title, but it is very rare. And Chen Qiang, a "comrade", called out, but there was no sense of disobedience at all, and his tone was exceptionally natural, as if Chen Qiang was used to this title.

Mr. Situ opened his mouth and asked, "Chen Qiang, you went to find Li Huitang, how are things going?" Would he like to go back with us? ”

"Li Huitang has agreed to go with us. It's just that this has suddenly increased Li Huitang's family, I don't know if it will cause trouble to Comrade Zhang? Chen Qiang said.

"It's not troublesome, it's not troublesome at all, the football king Li Huitang has always been the object of our struggle, he is willing to go back, we are naturally very welcome! The country's sports cause needs people like Li Qiuwang! As long as King Li Qiu is willing to go back, everything else will be left to me! Zhang De immediately agreed.

In early September, Chen Qiang finally arrived in Beiping, where he attended several important meetings and was cordially received by the chiefs.

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On October 1, when the national anthem was played and the national flag was raised, Chen Qiang sat on the viewing seat, full of excitement.

"It's finally time for this moment!" Chen Qiang's eyes were moist, and tears were uncontrollably rolling out.

On the flagpole, a brand-new five-star red flag fluttered in the wind.

Chen Qiang seems to have found faith, he has reached a new goal in life, he wants to bring this flag to the championship stage of the international arena!

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