At twelve o'clock, the Pistons' plane arrived in Detroit, and a large number of fans went to the airport to greet them, and the roads were blocked by a long line of motorcades.

Zhou Quan looked at the enthusiastic fans and felt a lot of pressure in his heart.

He felt that if he couldn't bring more victories and honors to these fans, even if he became a star, or even a superstar, his career would not be successful.

On the way to the headquarters of the Pistons' bus leaving the airport, the company held a press conference at the Skechers headquarters in Los Angeles and announced that it would donate 20,000 pairs of Iron Fist first-generation brand sneakers on behalf of Zhou Quan.

The news, through television media, quickly spread throughout the United States.

"Damn, isn't it 10,000 pairs, now that we announced the donation of 10,000, they immediately increased the amount, is it intentional?"

Jordan was annoyed when he heard the news, and so was Nike.

But there is no way, they have to keep up, and this time Nike directly announced that it would donate 40,000 pairs of sneakers worth one million dollars on behalf of Michael Jordan.

At a quarter past one in the afternoon, after the bus arrived at the headquarters, Zhou Quan left in his pickup truck and was stopped by a group of fans and reporters at the gate.

"Iron Fist, Nike just announced an hour ago that it would donate 10,000 pairs of sneakers on behalf of Jordan, and immediately Skechers announced that it would donate 20,000 pairs on behalf of you, but just now, Nike announced again that it would donate 40,000 pairs of sneakers on behalf of Jordan, Iron Fist, do you and Skechers plan to follow up?" A reporter asked aloud.

Zhou Quan sat in the car, took the pen handed over by a fan, wrote his name on the jersey on his body, and was stunned after hearing the reporter's words, and said:

"It was my decision and I to donate 20,000 pairs of sneakers, and we decided in the morning that we would only do what we thought needed to be done, and it had nothing to do with Michael Jordan and Nike, it was their business how much they were willing to donate."

"You mean to say that Skechers donated 20,000 pairs of sneakers, not to exceed Nike's donation? So do you think that Nike's additional 20,000 pairs of sneakers is because of you? The reporter asked.

"Of course, our business has nothing to do with them. As for their additional donations, that's their business, and we have nothing to do with it. But I'm personally glad to see Nike's decision to donate to help more children in the slums. Zhou Quan smiled.

At this time, the Bulls' plane arrived in Detroit, and when they left the airport, they were surrounded by reporters.

"Michael, is Nike's additional donation because Skechers has donated more than you?" A reporter from the Detroit Worker asked aloud.

"No matter what I do, I won't lose."

Jordan said as he stepped forward.

"You mean, it's because they donated 20,000 yuan, so you're going to donate more?" The reporter asked.

Jordan reacted immediately, fell into the pit again, looked at the reporter in annoyance and said, "This is Nike's decision, and it has nothing to do with me." ”

"Does Nike's donation have nothing to do with you? Then Iron Fist donated 10,000 pairs, don't you mean it? You're a big star, and your business income is several times that of him in a year, so why don't you pull out a dime? The reporter asked again.

There were already traces of sweat on his head, and Jordan said in annoyance: "Didn't Nike donate?" ”

"But you just said that Nike's donation has nothing to do with you." The reporter said.

Jordan's head ached, and he said dissatisfiedly: "Sir, I warn you, don't scribble." I mean how many shoes Nike donates, it's their decision, I'm not management, I can't decide how much to donate. ”

It was only when he got on the bus that he was quiet, and finally got rid of these hateful Detroit reporters. The Detroit guy is not a good guy, and he hates the city the most.

In the afternoon, Rodman returned home.

Then, as he expected, a violent argument broke out with Anne Banks, and the whole house was smashed.

He finally admitted that he was dating Madonna, which he couldn't help but admit, and he didn't want to deny it, because he wanted to settle the matter with his wife as soon as possible.

Anne Banks is also very decisive, she has also thought about it clearly in the past few days, divorce is the best solution between the two at present.

After the initial negotiations, both of them were also relieved that Banks would receive a large amount of compensation, as well as alimony in the future, and Rodman would be free.

He then said goodbye to his four-year-old daughter, dragged his suitcase out of the house, and moved into a hotel.

"Daddy, I'm getting a divorce."

He called and told Chuck Daly what had happened.

"Dennis, focus on the East Decision, and leave these matters to the lawyer."

Daley can't help it, it's Rodman's own reasons, and now he is only worried that Rodman will go bankrupt after the divorce, and then Rodman, who needs money, will have a conflict with the Pistons because of the contract.

Rodman has two years left on his contract, while Tekken's contract is 3+1, which means that both men will renegotiate the contract after two years, and at that time, will the Pistons have the space to give Rodman the contract he wants?

In the evening, Zhou Quan was cooking dinner by himself.

He cooks and eats at home, and only occasionally goes out to eat.

In the past, when I was young, my mother had to go to work, and since he was six years old, he has been cooking by himself, and he can still cook the food, and he can't go hungry when he lives alone.

"Zhou, guess what the sales volume is today?" The agent called, shouting in a cheerful tone.

"A million?" He guessed boldly.

Philip said excitedly: "Haha, Zhou, you guessed wrong, it's two million and three hundred and fifty thousand, skyrocketing sales, and eighty percent of sales come from outside Detroit and Los Angeles, what does this mean?" It means that you have some fans in other cities.

Zhou, you have completed seventy percent of the sales, maybe tomorrow and the day after tomorrow can complete all the sales tasks. By the way, Skechers is designing Tekken II, and they've invested more money in R&D, which shows that they're optimistic about your future. ”

After ending the call, Zhou Quan happily put down the phone and began to eat his breakfast.

A large portion of veal steak, fried to seven ripe, a little charred on the outside, sprinkled with a lot of black pepper, and brushed with a layer of chili sauce, there is no obvious blood after cutting, it is too raw to appetite, he likes this kind of steak.

There is also a boiled chicken breast, a plate of fruit, a plate of vegetable salad with chili sauce, a glass of juice, two slices of bread, and a chili stir-fried meat.

Now that he has the conditions, every few days, he will make some small dishes from his hometown to treat himself, he used to have such good conditions in the NCAA, he always eats Western food, steak salad with bread every day, and almost gets anorexia.

After eating the other things, he served the small fried pork and tasted it, chewed it slowly, and while eating, he decided to make a few pork ribs in a few days, make braised pork ribs to eat, and put more chili peppers.

In the evening, the G3 game of the Western Conference finals began, and the Jazz, who returned to play at home, pulled one back and fell behind the Trail Blazers 1-2.

The score was 89-97, with the Jazz winning by eight points.

Karl Malone scored 34 points, shot 60.9 percent from the field, and made 11 of 13 free throws, playing a rare high efficiency and high damage.

He doesn't pay attention to the postman's performance, only John Stockton's performance.

John Stockton's performance in this game was still weak, with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers and 2 fouls, shooting 5-of-13 and shooting only 38.5%.

This performance, if you don't speak modestly, you are not as good as yourself, and if you speak modestly, you are still inferior to yourself.

The Trail Blazers didn't lose to the main lineup, but to the bench.

The Trail Blazers rotated nine players, with four bench players playing only 48 minutes in total, with only two scoring, 14 combined for 14 points, and the other two scoring zero points.

The Jazz only had an eight-man rotation, and the three benches played a total of 70 minutes and combined for 26 points, scoring 12 more points off the bench than the Trail Blazers' bench.

In addition, the Trail Blazers shot 2-of-10 from three-point range and fouled 8 more than the Jazz, while the Jazz made 13 more free throws than the Trail Blazers, and the home-court advantage was obvious.

"If the Jazz can pull it back at home, so can we."

With this thought, Zhou Quan climbed into bed, had a good night's sleep, and when he woke up from the distention, it was already dawn, and he hurriedly ran to put a big soak of water.

While eating breakfast, he flipped through the newspaper and saw a lot of news in the media about him and Jordan donating shoes.

The media is positive about his donation, but some media have maintained doubts about Jordan's donation, believing that it is hype.

"Hopefully today's sales will continue."

After a short break from breakfast, at ten o'clock in the morning, he received a call from Catherine.

"Zhou, I'm going back to the UK."

"What?"

Zhou Quan was stunned, what do you mean, are you informing me to find another girlfriend?

He hurriedly said: "Catherine, don't worry, you should hold on for a while longer, you have only been in the United States for three months, you shouldn't give up so soon." ”

"I still feel that the time has come, no one in Hollywood knows me, and my agent has no connections, and it just so happens that there is a movie in the UK looking for me, and I should go back to the UK to continue to develop for a while, and I have already decided."

Speaking of this, Catherine said very sadly: "I'm sorry, Zhou, we're breaking up again, I hope we have a chance to meet again." ”

"Again?"

Zhou Quan said helplessly: "Okay, I support your decision, I will go to the UK to see you." By the way, before leaving, you want to come and see the East Showdown, right? ”

"Of course, I've booked my ticket, I'll be on the plane right away, watch your playoff game, and then go back to the UK." Catherine said.

"Okay, I'll pick you up at the airport, what time is it in Detroit?" Zhou Quan asked.

"5 p.m."

"Okay, I'll see you then."

"Alas!"

Putting down the phone, Zhou Quan sighed helplessly for his relationship that was about to end.

……

At noon, a group of league superstars including Barkley and Magic Johnson arrived in Detroit, checked into the hotel, and each contacted Pistons management.

Nothing else, take a free ticket.

Generally, these stars ask for tickets, even if they are just ordinary All-Stars, no matter which team they are, they will give them, and they are first-row tickets, and no team will be willing to offend them for a ticket.

Barkley, Abdul-Jabbar, and Big Dream quickly got the Pistons management and answers and got the ticket, but Magic Johnson ran into trouble.

"How?"

Buckley saw that the magician had ended the call, his face was a little ugly, and he quickly asked.

Magic Johnson shook his head and said, "It's nothing, I'm afraid I'll have to watch the game in the hotel." ”

"Wouldn't it, the piston be so faceless?"

"Erwin, did you offend the Pistons?"

"Is it because of the Assassins?"

"It should have something to do with the assassins, something to do with the national team."

Da Meng, Ewing and the others were very surprised and couldn't help but discuss.

Barkley said, "Erwin, why don't I find Iron Fist?" ”

"Forget it, you offended Hakim last time."

Magic Johnson snorted coldly and said, "Although I admire Iron Fist, I have no contact with him and no friendship.

Moreover, we are all supporting the Bulls, and it is not good for you to ask him for a vote. ”

Barkley nodded a little awkwardly and said, "That's too." ”

In order to liven up the atmosphere, Abdul-Jabbar joked: "Except for me, you are all clearly supporting the Bulls and Michael Jordan, and to be honest, the Pistons can give you votes, which has surprised me." If I change it, I'll let you pay for it. ”

"Haha......"

Barkley and the others burst out laughing.

……

After two hours of training in the afternoon, Zhou Quan took leave to go to the airport and picked up Catherine.

"Zhou, I saw in the newspaper that your signed sneakers are selling well, congratulations." Catherine smiled like a flower.

"In the first two series, Jordan was hot, my sneaker sales were zero, and they were almost off the shelves, and we won one game in the past two days, and it only got a little better." Zhou Quan said modestly.

"I'm sure you'll be better next season." Catherine nodded.

"Of course."

Zhou Quan nodded with a smile and asked, "Have you eaten dinner?" ”

"Nope."

"Then I'll take you to Auburn Hills Palace for dinner, where the three restaurants are all okay."

"Okay."

"Catherine, you don't have to be in such a hurry to go back to England, why don't you stay longer?" Zhou Quan couldn't help but persuade.

Catherine said with some loss: "Zhou, I don't want to lie to you, your performance in the NBA is getting better and better, your fame is getting bigger and bigger, and I can't achieve anything in Hollywood, this is not the result I want."

And if I don't go back to the UK now, the little foundation I have there will also disappear, and the entertainment industry is updated very quickly, so I have to go back until then. I happened to be approached by a movie, so I decided to leave. ”

Zhou Quan had no way to persuade him, so he could only say something inconsequential.

On the way, Roger Philippe called and told him that today's sneaker sales reached $1.5 million, and although it was down 35% from yesterday, it was close to $8 million in sales, and it would definitely be done tomorrow.

At 6:40, the two arrived at the Palace of Auburn Hills, just as the fans were entering, full of people inside and out.

"Catherine, call me after you finish eating, and I'll take you to the field."

"No, I'll go in by myself."

"That's fine. Here's the ticket, right next to our bench. ”

Zhou Quan took Catherine to a restaurant and then hurried to the locker room to meet the team.

The game started at half past eight and all the players had to assemble in the locker room at seven o'clock, but he wasn't late, just in time.

"Iron Fist, it seems that you really didn't break up with your girlfriend."

"Iron Fist, congratulations."

Seeing him come in, a group of teammates teased.

Zhou Quan shook his head and sighed: "I was really right by you, I am going to break up with her." ”

"What's going on?"

Chuck Daley's brows immediately furrowed, if it wasn't for a joke, he was worried that this matter would affect Zhou Quan's state.

Zhou Quan said: "When she first arrived in Hollywood, her development was not smooth, and she was worried about losing her foundation in the UK, so she chose to return to the UK. ”

"Why hasn't there been development, she's so beautiful?" Rodman said in surprise.

"Yes, it's not okay to be a broker, it's better to change to a broker. You said that her agent is still from the original UK, so how can it be done, it must be replaced by a Hollywood agent, and it is better to join an influential agency. Jo Dumas said.

"I'll persuade her again." Zhou Quan nodded.

"The decision was really hasty, the decision to come was just as hasty, the decision to leave was just as hasty, and she wasn't prepared at all." Chuck Daly shook his head.

Zhou Quan nodded and began to change his clothes.

"Zhou, I hope you don't get affected by this matter." Chuck Daly said.

"Don't worry, coach, I won't." Zhou Quan nodded.

Catherine finished dinner, looked at the time, it was almost seven forty, hurriedly went to the bathroom to touch up her makeup, and then came to the court.

found his seat and found that it was Madonna sitting next to her, she didn't want to say hello, Queen Mai's aura was too great, she just smiled and sat down in her place.

Madonna noticed and smiled and nodded.

At this moment two reporters walked briskly, and Catherine took a look, thinking that she was interviewing Madonna, and looked away, but the two men went straight in front of her.

Madonna glanced at Catherine, she thought she was here to interview her, but she didn't expect to interview the girl next to her.

She took a closer look at Catherine, she was very beautiful, and she had a temperament, and she was also dressed as a star, but she didn't know her, shouldn't she be a famous star, or a model?

"Catherine, why didn't you come to see the first two rounds of the series?" A reporter asked.

"Oh, sorry, I have some work left unfinished in Los Angeles." Catherine busily said.

"Tekken led the team to win the G2 fight, and he was even better than Michael Jordan the night before, as Tekken's girlfriend, what do you think of the two of them?" Another reporter asked.

"This?"

Faced with this kind of problem for the first time, Catherine said a little panicked: "I think they are all excellent, and they will become as good as Michael Jordan in the future." ”

"It turned out to be Iron Fist's girlfriend, no wonder she is not very famous, but there are reporters here to interview her." Madonna suddenly realized.

"Do you and Tekken have any plans to get married?"

"How many children are you going to have? Do you like mixed races? ”

"If Iron Fist cheats, will you choose to forgive him? How many times to forgive? ”

"Where are you going to vacation?"

Then the two reporters gossiped about their questions, and all sorts of strange questions gave Catherine a headache.

(End of chapter)