The away game against the Bucks was the Rockets' second "back-to-back" game of the season and the last of three consecutive road games. The last big win over the Grizzlies allowed the main players to conserve their strength, and the current pattern of the league's teams being strong in the west and weak in the east is very obvious, and the Bucks, who have a mediocre record in the East, cannot pose a threat to the Rockets.

The game was equally simple, with the Rockets leading the way to a 104-87 victory.

The Bucks only caused one problem for the Rockets, and that was when their star Reed had a hot hand, scoring 34 points. Bench Charlie Bell also scored 22 points, and the efforts of the two kept the Bucks from losing face on their home court.

Maddie got off the hook, with 32 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks.

Yao Ming also bullied the Australian champion Bogut, with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks.

Chuck Hayes was still eye-catching, and he and Villeneuve, who looked like "Yu Zhenhai" (the one who was beaten to death by Fang Shiyu in the gang leader's seat), played 33 minutes, 7-of-14, 5-of-8 three-pointers, 2-of-2 free throws, 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal.

After two consecutive wins, the Rockets have been seen as the favorites to win the championship this season, and the "Rockets Big Three" has been put forward by the media for the first time.

That night, the Rockets returned to Houston, and Hayes was finally able to get a good night's sleep.

The next morning, Hayes, who was returning to China in a dream, heard someone ring the doorbell. After rubbing his eyes to make sure it was Hayes, he hurriedly dressed up and went to open the door.

He thought it must be Taylor Swift, but when he opened the door, he saw a black man with a round face who looked like "Fuwa", looking at him with a smile.

"Dad...... What are you doing here? Hayes said embarrassedly.

This man was his father, Charles Hayes. But this "Dad", he is not used to calling it. In a sense, this is the first time they have met. Since his rebirth, he has always stayed in Houston under the pretext of practicing for fear of revealing flaws after meeting, and has been in contact with his family by phone.

"My son is playing so well, can I not come and see it?" Charles Hayes gave his son a hug hard.

Hayes invited his father, Charles, into the door and took out the coffee pot to make coffee. Father and son chatted with their families about basketball.

"What's the matter with you kid, you never come home to see?" Charles laughed.

Hayes was a little embarrassed and smiled wryly: "Aren't I preparing for the new season?" I've been practicing during the holidays, and I've made progress now. Then your son and I will be a cow. The Rockets will definitely find a way to keep me with a big contract, otherwise if I continue to play like this, other teams will give me a big contract and poach me. ”

"Are you telling the truth? Are we going to live in high society? Charles asked excitedly. Anyone watching the game knows what a big contract in the NBA means. Just a full middle class is tens of millions, which is enough to ensure a happy life for several generations.

"As long as I can guarantee the state, we will soon be rich." Hayes laughed.

Seeing his father's relieved expression, he felt proud. Although his thoughts have changed a lot, he clearly feels that he has the blood of the Hayes family in his veins, and he has an obligation to make his current family happy.

The two chatted for a while, talking about Thaddeus, Hayes' youngest brother. Thaddeus has autism, and at the age of 10 he can't speak a few complete sentences, he only knows that his eldest brother is a hero and likes to stay with his eldest brother.

Hayes was a little worried. Now, his eldest brother has almost become a different person. Can Thaddeus still rely on him as he did in the past?

The Houston Rockets have given some bonuses in recognition of Hayes' outstanding performance, and he may soon become rich enough to buy a big house and bring his family to live in Houston. He began to think about whether he should find a regular broker and take an advertisement or something, so that he could get the house done faster.

Coincidentally, Jeff Van Gundy called, and the first thing he said was, "Chuck, you've got to hire an economic man." ”

"Jeff, is there something good for me again?" Hayes laughed.

Jeff Van Gundy said loudly on the other end of the phone: "Great news, Adidas is ready to ask you to shoot a new issue of the commercial and let you be the protagonist." They wanted to sign up with you, but they couldn't contact you, so they came to me directly through the relationship. Talk to them. However, your signing fee should be much less than Maddie's. ”

"Oh, it's okay to have less. How do I contact them? Hayes asked excitedly.

"They'll contact you, I'll give you your phone number and a manager will call you soon. Speaking in advance, I've said a lot of good things, such as that you will be an All-Star this year, definitely not inferior to Yao Ming and Maddie, and it is likely to develop into another LeBron James, Barkley or something in the future, and when the time comes, you can ask for more money as much as possible. I've been your broker for the first time, don't forget to give me benefits. Jeff Van Gundy laughs.

"Hahaha, no problem, what do you want, make a list for me, and I'll send it to you." Hayes laughed too.

The problem that Hayes had just talked to his father was solved.

After hanging up the phone, he told his father about the situation, and Charles gave him another hug and said excitedly: "Thank God, thank God for giving me a good son." ”

Ten minutes later, Sean, Adidas' advertising manager, called Hayes and asked him to meet at a café not far from the Toyota Center to talk about the partnership.

Sean is a middle-aged white man with gold-rimmed glasses and a kind appearance. After the two met, Sean first introduced Hayes to the cooperation method, and then came up with a draft contract clause. Hayes usually only pays attention to the ball game and doesn't know anything about advertising endorsements, so he listened attentively and read the contract carefully.

He needs to endorse Adidas products within a year, and the endorsement fee is 5 million US dollars. When he saw the number on the contract, Hayes thought it was 500,000, and then carefully counted the 0 after 5. It turned out to be 5 million ......

Endorse Adidas for a year, as long as you play, ensure the number of appearances, and take the time to shoot a small advertisement, you can earn 5 million US dollars? Hayes's eyes began to sparkle with little golden stars. Is this still much less than Maddie? How much does Maddie have to make? God, this is simply pie in the sky, in exchange for the salary he worked in his previous life, he and his descendants may not be able to earn it by working as a cow and a horse for 500 years...... After passing five levels and slashing six generals, the hooligan rabbits who were crushed under the Wuzhi Mountain were all released into Jiafu after completing their sentences!

Hayes was speechless for a long time.

Sean saw Hayes looking at the sky at 45 degrees with a broken face, and thought that he was not satisfied with the content of the contract, so he hurriedly asked, "Mr. Hayes, do you think there is anything that needs to be changed?" ”

Hayes nodded, shook his head again, and asked with a smile, "What is the cost of this endorsement...... When Maddie did the 'God is moved to cry' advertisement, how much is the endorsement fee? ”

Sean thought that Maddie had revealed the signing to Hayes, his face changed slightly, and he said with a smile: "That's right, Mr. Maddie's endorsement fee is more than 10 million, but Mr. Hayes, Mr. Maddie is a two-time scoring champion, and he also beat the Spurs with a miracle of 35.13 seconds, he is one of the best superstars in the league." Although you are the protagonist of this advertisement, your influence is far from being comparable to that of Mr. Maddie. ”

It turns out that Maddie's endorsement fee is more than 10 million US dollars, which is really high. Hayes never dreamed that he would one day earn tens of millions of dollars, and 5 million was actually very satisfying. I was only curious about Maddie's endorsement fee, but who knew that Sean misunderstood and thought he was going to increase the price.

As soon as Sean explained, Hayes woke up from his extreme excitement, and it seemed that he could indeed increase the price. Jeff Van Gundy also specially reminded him that if he didn't raise the endorsement fee a little higher, wouldn't Kai live up to his friend's good intentions?

"Manager Shaun, Maddie is indeed a superstar in the league, but the previous Rockets had a mediocre record and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. This year is different, and I'm serious about telling you that the Rockets have a good chance of winning the championship. And I, Maddie, am also an indispensable part of the Rockets. Do you think that the rockets that hit the championship are not as good as the rockets that were out in the first round that year? Most importantly, the theme of the last ad was individual heroism, and this one is about team basketball. There's no better place in the league to advertise than the Rockets. I'm the protagonist, I can't be less than the supporting role, right? Although you didn't go into the specifics of the advertisement, I can guess that the advertising slogan is probably the same as the words I said at the press conference, a little bit of a word, right? Should I ask your company for a separate creative fee? Hayes laughed that he was a man who knew the future, and Adidas would definitely shoot "the game was for five people". Originally, they were looking for Garnett, and it was because of his advertising slogan at the press conference that caused the substitution.

Sean's heart was beating half a beat, and Hayes's last words surprised him so much. Sean is aware of the details of the company's advertising, and the company's senior management has emphasized that the words that Hayes said at the press conference are very good, whether it is "the game is five people" or "no brothers, no basketball", which are very in line with the new concept of Adidas, and they are ready to be used directly as advertising slogans, and have been finalized. This is a trade secret, which has not been disclosed to the outside world at all, except for a few relevant managers.

'Hayes knows that?' Could it be that he has a close relationship with a senior leader in the company? If you really expected it, this person is too scary, it seems that NBA players are not all simple-minded and well-developed limbs. Sean thought to himself. His boss also emphasized that the protagonist must be Hayes, who has been in the limelight recently. At the beginning, it was best to say 5 million, and if Hayes asked for an increase in the endorsement fee, as long as it was not outrageously high, they were willing to agree. Hayes has a lot of potential, and if he can put in good numbers this year, he'll be working together for the long term. Signing Hayes is a must, otherwise it won't be long before Adidas' biggest rival Nike may come to the door to grab people.

I have to say that the leadership of Adidas still has a very long-term vision. What they value is not only Hayes' consistent play in five games, but more importantly, Hayes' relationship with Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy. The two have repeatedly dubbed each other in public, and such a player has a definite future, and as long as Jeff Van Gundy is the coach for the Rockets, Hayes is bound to be reused. Tactics around him are essential, and Hayes's value will only increase in the future. Adidas' only concern is Hayes' condition on the court, and only if it's certain that he can become an All-Star caliber player, Adidas will consider giving him a big multi-year contract, or even a lifetime contract like Maddy's.

Sean stabilized his mind and said slowly: "You mean you want to increase the endorsement fee, right?" ”

Hayes smiled slightly, and said calmly: "Yes, you should recognize my development prospects first, I need my own endorsement fee to be the same as Maddie." Don't forget, my identity is a non-draft entry into the NBA, and a grassroots hero like me will be a role model for many civilian basketball fans. Also, I think you've heard that I can speak Chinese fluently and am a good friend of Yao Ming. Don't ignore the Chinese market. The most important thing is my relationship with head coach Jeff Van Gundy, we are like brothers, we are like each other, we are in love, we are in love, we are in love...... Dragon brother and tiger brother, take care of each other, share blessings and difficulties. In short, my value is only beginning to show this year, and my influence will soon surpass Maddie's. If you sign me, you will make a profit and not lose money. ”

Sean Khan ...... He pretended to ponder for a while, and said, "Mr. Hayes, I can't make decisions about this, I have to report to the higher-ups, discuss it, and get back to you later, is it okay?" ”

"Absolutely. Anyway, you're in a hurry than me, so you should be planning to get the new ad on the market this month, right? If you're really not in a hurry, I'd like to remind you that there's another company called Nike. Oh, I know you'll say yes. Hayes said unashamedly.

Sean was stunned again, and couldn't help asking, "Mr. Hayes, you can't be a psychic medium, right?" ”

Hayes smiled, not rejected.

Americans believe in psychic mediums, believing that they have special abilities and can learn information that they should not know through some mysterious channels. Hayes is a man from the future, and although he has limited information, he is far more powerful than most deceitful mediums.

In fact, he was only betting on the other party's promise. If Adidas really went to Kevin Garnett like he used to do, he would definitely be crying at home with a pillow for a day.

Hayes's words did speak to the hearts of Adidas' leaders, and the cooperation came naturally. After discussions, Adidas decided to sign a one-year advertising endorsement contract with Hayes for $6.5 million, which could not be raised. The next morning, Hayes signed a contract with Adidas and received a portion of the signing money, stepping into the ranks of the rich.

When the funds hit Hayes's account, he immediately called his father, Charles, to buy a house and bring the family to Houston, and the family was overjoyed.

Once he decided he wanted to buy a house, Hayes had to think about where to buy it. Even in the same city, the price of a house of the same size is very different.

In the U.S., housing prices are determined for several similar reasons as in China: location, proximity to downtown Houston, quality of schooling; living facilities; Transportation, such as whether there are trains to other cities, distance from the airport; Another important point is the safety and reputation of the place......

In order to save trouble, Hayes consulted Yao Ming's opinion. Yao Ming had just bought a new villa, and he was going to be neighbors with Yao Ming, so he went to see the house in the afternoon. Taylor Swift didn't have much to do in the afternoon, she knew that Hayes was going to buy a house, and offered to go together, with a beautiful woman to accompany her, the trip would not be boring.

Buying a house, Hayes II is the first time to be a human being. If it weren't for Yao Ming's economist who gave him a phone number, an address. He didn't know where to look, who to find.

Compared to China, Americans have a very special way of buying a house.

Americans generally buy a house based on the total price, not the price of a single square meter. Real estate advertisements generally write the price of a set, and rarely write "xx yuan/square meter" as in China. Because the location, decoration, building age, layout, etc. are very large for the price, the size of the area is only one of the factors.

Chinese often write on the Internet that ordinary American workers can live in single-family "villa" houses, which is actually misleading. As in the rest of the world, the more densely populated the United States, the higher the housing prices, and the decaying urban center like Detroit has the kind of $20,000 reading house, which is very cheap, but it is given to many Americans, and they don't necessarily want it, because they have to pay real estate taxes and maintain it when they buy it, and the local economy is poor, who will live in it? A $20,000 reading house in the countryside with several hectares of land, you either? Few Americans like to live that life.

And in the United States, many young people like to rent an apartment, buying a house and getting married are not closely related, they are completely different things, and many people start to consider buying a house after having children. Hayes hadn't heard of not getting married without a house...... First, the population in the United States is highly mobile, and secondly, young couples generally have to save their own money to buy a house, and their parents generally do not support the down payment.

About two-thirds of households in the United States own their own home. One thing is that Americans rarely use cash to buy houses, including presidents and officials at all levels, one is that Americans are used to the way of spending with loans, and the other is that the interest on loans can be deductible for taxes, and in case of any financial crisis or something, the political axe will always introduce some bailout policies. The buyer only needs to pay a part of the money upfront, 20% or less, and the remaining 80% takes out a loan from the bank to repay the principal and interest every month, which will be paid off in about 30 years.

Property taxes in the U.S. are very high, and vary from state to state, with some states being 1.5-2% of the political axe valuation, and historic districts potentially higher, and a pass-through tax that is charged in proportion to the sale price. Perhaps it is precisely because of the real estate tax that the United States will not speculate on housing prices in the sky, and there will be a situation where ordinary people are vying to be house slaves.

In the purchase and sale of a house, the broker's commission is generally 6% of the transaction price, which is divided equally between the buyer's broker and the seller's broker. In fact, everyone can find a house online, without a broker, there are many direct buyers and sellers to trade, but a good broker will find a house according to your needs, and the viewing efficiency is high, and they will also write contracts for you, find a lawyer, find a loan company, etc.

Hayes is certainly not looking for any real estate brokers, except for the aspect of "eating", he is more afraid of trouble than Americans who are afraid of trouble.

Located in the western part of downtown Houston, with a beautiful view of Lake Wencer Park, Yao Ming's villa is a quiet and beautiful Arabian villa with a usable area of more than 300 square meters.

Hayes called the sales manager directly and made an appointment to meet.

When the female sales manager saw Hayes, she shook hands and smiled, "Hello, Mr. Hayes." I'm Amanda Bynes, Sales Manager. I also live here and I think you and your lover will be willing to be the owners of this place ......"

Hayes was just about to explain, but manager Amanda opened her mouth wide.

"Oh my God! You're Taylor Swift?! You...... And you...... You guys...... Do you buy a house together? ”

Hayes looked at Taylor and said embarrassedly, "The two of us are just good friends." ”

Taylor also smiled: "Well, Chuck is like my big brother, I'm here to show him the house." ”

Amanda smiled, "Oh, I see. I'm going to show you the house, Miss Swift, I love your songs, but you're so young...... When are you going to get married? ”

"Do you have ears for breathing?" Hayes couldn't help but spit out.

The manager, Amanda, asked for autographs and showed the two of them the villa of the same type as Yao Ming. Through the window of the room, you can see the shimmering lake outside, which is quite romantic. There is a basketball hoop in the yard of the villa, and there is a small swimming pool, Hayes thinks the pool is good, he likes water, and when the weather is warm, he can wear a big lifebuoy and take a dip in the pool. (Good water surname)

The price of the villa is more than 500,000. For an NBA player who plays as a starter, it is no problem to pay it all at once, and Adidas has already paid Hayes 2 million US dollars, and he can easily buy the house. Just wait for the family to come and see it and finalize it.

On the way home, Taylor Swift was much silent.

"Taylor, are you tired? Why don't you talk all the time. I'd like to hear more from you when I'm looking at the house. Hayes asked with a smile.

"You've bought a house, are you going to move out?" Taylor Swift asked, snapping his fingers and looking down.

"No, I just want my family to come over and come back once in a while. If you have money, you should let your family live a good life. Now that I live closer to the Toyota Center, I will continue to live there. Hayes drove cautiously and said lightly.

"Is it just because it's close to the court?" Taylor Swift asked in a low voice with a hesitant expression.

"That's one thing, the most important thing is because of you, you are my best friend, I went to play away a few days ago, I am very unaccustomed to not chatting with you, as long as you are still my neighbor, I will never move." Hayes laughed.

Taylor Swift lightly punched Hayes and smiled, "That's okay, don't go back." If you move, I won't spare you.

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Hai Ye made a fortune. Here, I also wish all book friends all the best in the new year and a great fortune!

It's the weekend again, friends who like Hayes, please support me and put this book on the front page next week.

Thank you. Hayes will be the god of rockets, and friends who like this book will be my God!

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