NBA: Start by torturing Jordan and add points to upgrade

Chapter 114: Reverse Chicken Soup Learning!Crazy drawing for Party A!
"Also, there are so many problems with this agency contract that I can't bear to look at them." Lin Tian threw the two contracts on the table and said: "David, the first impression you gave me was quite good. Yes, but this second impression is really too bad.”

"I think the two of us are not suitable for cooperation, because I don't like the guy who treats me as a fat sheep from the beginning and just wants to kill me. You are not being scolded now. It's all because of me. Michael ." After Lin Tian finished speaking, he nodded at Jordan and walked straight out of Falk's office without talking to Falk.

This David Falk must have not suffered a loss for too long, and he has been in a high place for too long. It has been so long that this guy has forgotten what sincerity and sincerity are.

What, the most basic respect!
He regarded Lin Tian as the kind of third-rate player who wanted to profit from the name 'David Falk'.

"David! What kind of contract did you give Lin?" Jordan's dissatisfied voice also came from the office. Obviously, he was also very dissatisfied with Falk's behavior.

"Michael! We don't have time to think about anything else this summer! Your contract extension is the most important thing! I'm not in the mood to think about all the other things. If you hadn't brought this little rookie here, I wouldn't have thought about it at all. I would consider taking such a newcomer into my employ! I don’t have that much energy!”

"I've seen your face, but he doesn't give us any face. For this kind of person, just let him touch his nose. Then he will know who is good to him. That person! Okay, don’t talk about this, let your little brother go and have fun, let’s talk about the strategy after the free market starts!”

Lin Tian couldn't hear the rest of the words clearly. After all, he wasn't here to eavesdrop, and he wasn't interested at all in what the two people said.

Lin Tian didn't stupidly insist on Jordan going with him. After all, Falk didn't treat him as a dish, but Jordan was his number one customer, and he needed him to treat Jordan as his father and provide for him well.

But no matter what, Lin Tian was still in a bad mood after being treated as an idiot twice in a row on this day.

He felt that he really had to find an agent, otherwise he would really continue to be regarded as an idiot!

Walking all the way to the door of the office building, Lin Tian suddenly saw the young man just now. He was still sitting at the door, holding his resume in his hand, with a look of despair on his face.

"Why don't you let me see your resume?" Lin Tian looked more and more familiar to this young man. He couldn't help himself and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with him.

"You are..." The young man raised his head, and then immediately became excited: "Lin! You are Lin! I am your fan, I am your loyal fan! Really! I like you playing so much! I also like it very much In playing basketball, I even won the NCAA championship! It’s just that my talent wasn’t that good and I didn’t make it to the NBA!”

After listening to this young man's self-introduction and taking a look at his resume, Lin Tian was able to completely confirm this person's identity.

Rob Pelinka!
He will also be a famous top agent in the league in the future. During Pelinka's heyday, players such as Kobe, Iguodala, Boozer, Wallace, and Gordon were all his clients!Many people say that during Pelinka's heyday, he was the top three super agents in the league!
At the same time, Pelinka has another identity that many people don’t know about!

In the early 90s, the famous Michigan Five Tigers in the NCAA, that is, the outstanding Michigan State Big Five headed by Webb, Howard and others, attracted countless fans in the NCAA games in those years. Hey, it was definitely the most popular NCAA team in the United States during those years.

And Pelinka holds the important position of water cooler keeper in this team. He is the team's third, um... or fourth point guard.

Pelinka, who sits at the end of the bench, barely got any playing time in college.

Because his talent and skills are really not worth mentioning, they are too mediocre. His only advantage is that he loves basketball!

Therefore, during his four years in college, he watched Webber call that non-existent timeout, causing the team to lose and miss the NCAA championship. He also watched Webber, Howard and others become top first-line stars in the NBA.

As for Pelinka, he knows that when his college career is over, his basketball career is almost over.

Pelinka, who was well aware of his abilities, did not continue to hone his abilities, nor did he work hard for opportunities in trials or training camps. Instead, he took the postgraduate entrance examination.

Well, he not only passed the postgraduate entrance examination, but also got a doctorate in law, a real academic master!
This year is his first year of graduation.

Because of his love for basketball, Pelinka knew that he would never be able to play in the NBA. He hoped that he could contact the NBA from another angle and become a member of this league.

Become an agent!

Of course, Pelinka is still in the stage of frantically looking for jobs and internship opportunities. His resume has been sent to the mailboxes of major brokerage companies in the United States, and David Falk is one of his stops.

But obviously, these large, first-class brokerage companies have no interest in this newbie studying law. Looking at Pelinka's embarrassed appearance now, you know that his job search will definitely not be smooth.

"You want to be a legal consultant? I thought you wanted to be an agent." Lin Tian looked at Pelinka's resume and asked curiously: "Why not be an agent?"

"Because no agency wanted me, and when my job search goal was to be an agent, I didn't even get an interview opportunity. Well, of course, those people just want to defraud money, and they don't hesitate to push players into the abyss for profit. I would never consider or go to a brokerage company."

"So, you're going to do the next best thing, be a legal assistant first, and then switch departments and become an agent?" Lin Tian looked at Pelinka. To be honest, Pelinka, this guy, is very suitable for Lin Tian. God's appetite!

First of all, it’s bad!
Although this guy looks cute and innocent now, in a few years, this guy will become the most evil-hearted people in the dirty circle of agents!

The most famous thing he did was to instigate Boozer to verbally agree to the contract offered by the Cavaliers in the summer of 2004.

Then, when the Cavaliers happily announced that they would give up Boozer's team option and prepare to renew his contract with him, Pelinka and Boozer directly turned against each other and said that they had not agreed to this verbal agreement and that it was the Cavaliers. The team is unwilling to renew Boozer's contract.

Boozer then quickly signed the larger contract the Jazz offered him.

He changed his identity, went to Salt Lake City, and formed Utah's new duo with Deron.

For a guy like Pelinka, who doesn't care about any bottom line or principles as long as he can help players make money and sign big contracts, and whose face is thicker than the city wall, Lin Tian said: The two of us are simply a match made in heaven!
Of course, if it was just a bad guy, then Lin Tian would definitely not consider Pelinka. After all, there are so many bad guys in the world, and Pelinka is definitely not the worst and most annoying guy among them. Lin Tian is really willing to The reason for considering him is actually this guy's ability!

He has super contract negotiation skills, and it is not a big deal for Kobe to get the maximum salary for his entire career. After all, finding a dog to be Kobe's agent can also allow Kobe to get the maximum salary for his entire career.

The great thing about Pelinka is that he can allow players such as Wallace, Iguodala, and Gordon, who are not considered top players, to get very generous contracts!
These second-tier stars in terms of strength are all making a lot of money under Pelinka.

There is also his top-notch crisis public relations skills!As we all know, in 2003, Kobe did something in Colorado that shocked the entire league and almost made him unable to turn around for the rest of his life.

This incident caused Kobe's largest partner at the time, Adidas, to directly terminate his contract, causing countless partners and fans who were originally optimistic about Kobe to abandon him. Overnight, Kobe went from being the darling of the league to becoming the target of thousands of people. of villains and perverts.

If this matter is not handled properly, Kobe will definitely fall directly into the endless abyss, and he may not be able to get back to the top for the rest of his life!
However, Pelinka did not give up on Kobe!Not only did he accompany Kobe through all the court trials, allowing Kobe to escape from prison in the end, he also designed a complete set of plans and methods for Kobe to follow-up to "whitewash" and return to the public eye. He provided Kobe with, for example, " A series of successful business plans and routes such as "Mamba Mentality" and "81 Points Mentality".

If it weren't for Pelinka's perfect plan and a business route that was extremely suitable for Kobe, Kobe's career would never have reached glory again and become the Black Mamba that no one was afraid of. Could he have It’s hard to say if it continues.

Sometimes, some things can't be changed just by practicing hard and working hard!Talent and hard work are important, but having a good team behind you to help you solve problems is equally important!
Pelinka is definitely one of the important figures in Kobe's career!

In addition, in addition to being an agent, this guy also manages the team as a general manager. He is also a good player, although he will be criticized by some fans from time to time.

But whether he acquired AD in a trade after taking office and secured a strong cast of role players in 2020 to help the team win the championship, or whether the team started with 2 wins and 10 losses and ranked 13th in the Western Conference for a long time, the probability of entering the playoffs In only 0.3% of cases, a wonderful rejuvenation in the middle of the season upgraded the lineup again, and finally reached the Western Conference Finals!
Whether it is vision, planning ability, thick skin, and eclectic and bottomless behavior, they are all very much in line with Lin Tian's appetite.

For an agent who is so capable and can do anything for his clients, Lin Tian will definitely not let him slip away from him for no reason!

My own agent decided to use this guy!

Of course, there is another reason why Lin Tian decided to choose Pelinka!
"If I let you be my agent, what can you bring to me?" Lin Tian looked at Pelinka, and his expression revealed that he belonged to a capitalist.

"I am willing to take the lowest standard commission in the industry! And if you are not satisfied, you can fire me at any time and tell me to get out!" Pelinka, who has a high emotional intelligence and is working hard for an opportunity, answered directly without thinking: "As long as you give me this chance, I will never let you down! I will let you see my ability!"

Well, that’s one of the most important reasons!

Cheap!

Quite cheap!
After quickly completing the employment contract between Pelinka.

Lin Tian directly handed over all matters in the United States to Pelinka, asking him to contact companies in various industries, help him screen and negotiate, and finally select a few suitable ones to reach cooperation!

I've been playing basketball for a year and it's time for me, Lin Daguan, to make some money!

Then, Officer Lin spread his hands, acted as a hands-off shopkeeper, and flew back to China.

I haven't been home for a whole year. It's time to visit my parents and grandfather. I also want to meet Su Qun. This guy has called me several times and expressed his hope to come to the United States to chat with me. chat.

Lin Tian was going back to China anyway, so he might as well just let him wait in the imperial capital!

But... what Lin Tian didn't expect was that as soon as he got on the plane, he met a salesperson!
Well, of course it’s not about swimming and fitness.

"Hello sir, would you like to know about the brand new sneakers?"

Who are you!

Lin Tian looked at the young man in front of him who was wearing a pair of big toad glasses and a suit with a gun lapel collar. He looked like a street bum, a few years older than himself, and asked curiously: "Who are you!"

Well, Lin Tian doesn’t know him at all!

It stands to reason that if a guy with such distinctive clothes and such an exaggerated and arrogant style was a famous guy in Lin Tian's previous life, Lin Tian would never forget him. But now, Lin Tian doesn't feel familiar at all.

Therefore, Lin Tian directly labeled him as a fraudster.

Nine times out of ten, it's a scam!
"We are all your fans, Lin! Your performance in the Finals was so cool! We think you are the coolest person in the entire NBA! So I really hope you can try on our shoes. Give it a try!" Behind Lin Tian's head, another guy who was dressed no better than the gun collar next to him appeared.

With the standard black bun hairstyle, a T-shirt with the slogan 'I am your daddy' written on it, a large gold chain and jeans full of holes, Lin Tian felt that this guy was not here to sell shoes so much as he was. Might as well say he is Allen Iverson.

Because it looks more like it!Even if he is a white man!
"But you haven't answered my question yet, who are you two?"

"I'm Tom! Tom Austin! This is my partner, Seth Berg." Austin, the gun collar leader, smiled and said, "Don't you really want to see our sneakers?"

"Tom, has your brain been eaten up by parasites? Now all that's left in your brain is the parasite's poop!" Berg didn't save any face for his partner, and opened his mouth with a bunch of rubbish. He gushed wildly: "When people ask you who you are, they don't mean to ask your name, they mean to ask what you do!"

"I'm sorry Lin, this kid has never been very smart." Berg then said to Lin Tianda: "We are the founders of an emerging independent brand. The two of us have another partner, but that guy is busy in New York now. Another thing, the two of us are here this time because we hope you can wear our sneakers next season!"

"As far as we know, you don't have any sneaker contracts right now, do you?"

"How are you better than me? You idiot who ate your own brain and then replaced it with your own shit." Austin immediately found a chance to fight back and said proudly: "You didn't say that you Where are you from?"

"Lin, we are the founders of AND 1. Maybe you don't know much about our brand, but our brand is definitely the coolest gadget on the streets in the United States! Now there are more than 400 retail stores in the United States, even if you are Our counters can also be found in Foot Locker, the largest sports chain store in the United States!"

At this time, Berg showed that he was not only able to fight with Austin, but also had a very good understanding with him!As soon as Austin finished speaking, he picked up the conversation here.

"Yes, we have only been established for less than 3 years. We are still new to the market. Our market share and our reputation are far behind, let alone Nike, even Adidas, Reebok, and Converse. We are all far behind, and we are far inferior to them in terms of brand energy.”

"But in our eyes, their gadgets are just garbage that sticks to the rules! There is no innovation, no courage to change, just the same repetition and philistines who blindly cater to the market! They are not cool at all! They suck!"

"Yes! They suck!" Austin continued: "If you go to Rucker Park and take a look, if you go to street courts across the United States, you will find that they are all our products and fans! Now What young people love most is our equipment!”

Austin said while pointing to Berg's T-shirt: "This is our most popular item this season, and it is also our favorite one! This is the trash talk T-Shirt! It is our flagship product!"

"If you want, we can give you a lot! You can take it to the world! Take it to the teenagers on the streets around the world!"

When these two guys talked about this, Lin Tian finally knew who these two guys were.

He is actually the founder of AND 1!

In 1993, on the streets of New York, three bored and extremely rebellious college students felt that the existing basketball brands and related equipment were too conventional and too lackluster. They believed that basketball should be full of passion, power, and challenges. The courage of authority!

Therefore, three guys who were just salesmen at the beginning created the brand AND 1 with a slap on the forehead.

AND 1, it is definitely a dream in the hearts of every basketball boy born in the 80s and 90s. The large T-shirts and shorts, the arrogant prints, the random and crazy style like graffiti, plus its never stick to the rules and never care What a traditional and regular sneaker design.

It can be said that the 90 years from the late 21s to the first decade of the 15st century were the peak period of the AND 1 brand. In this era, there is a complete set of AND 1 brand equipment that can definitely become the most popular equipment on the entire court. The most handsome boy!
At its peak, AND 1 even rivaled Nike in the NBA. His market share in the NBA once reached second place!

I have stepped on Reebok, Adidas and Converse all under my feet!Marbury, Carter, Alston, Garnett, Sprewell, Carter, Crawford...

These stars who are famous in the NBA and have countless fans have all worn AND 1 sneakers to play on the court!

At the beginning of the 21st century, the popular "Street Dancer" commercial song made countless young people rush to the streets, and the incredible street basketball moves in their AND 1 Mixtape, coupled with the powerful Hip-Hop music , and even made AND 1 become a Bible-like existence in the hearts of street teenagers!

Of course, AND 1 has its problems. Its glory only lasted for more than ten years. Then it was swallowed up by the tide of the times due to brand strategy, sneaker design, too street style, and sneakers with low sense of technology. Finally, it quickly disappeared. into people's sight.

But no matter who it is, no one can deny that era that belonged to AND 1, nor can they deny the arrogant culture that once filled the streets!

Looking at these two founders who were at their craziest and most aggressive stage, Lin Tian did not answer their questions, but smiled and said: "If I don't agree to your promise, how long are you going to pester me?"

"At least you don't have to worry about being clean on this plane to China." Austin smiled and said: "The two of us finally found out your itinerary, and almost booked the entire first class cabin, just waiting. You’re on the plane! From now on, during the more than 20-hour journey, there will be no more than 5 passengers in the entire first class cabin!”

"So, you have to accept our brainwashing until you accept our suggestion!"

"Because you are a perfect match for AND 1's brand culture! Your style, the things you do on the court, especially the dribbling and dribbling you showed in the fourth game of the Finals, you are a natural You should endorse AND 1, and you belong to AND 1! If you choose brands that are more famous, but are not worthy of you at all!"

At this point, Austin licked his lips and said with a smile: "I guarantee you will regret it in your life. I guarantee you will spend your life in pain! Because you have not tried to wear our sneakers!"

As Austin spoke, he opened the closure of the shoe in his hand, revealing the flashy sneakers inside, with colors that were no different from street graffiti.

"These shoes are really handsome." Lin Tian smiled and said, "Then what price are you going to give me?"

In business is business!
Although I, Lin Daguan, have some feelings for AND 1, during the most difficult years of AND 1 in my previous life, Lin Tian even entertained the idea of ​​simply acquiring him for fun, but in the end he was The noble bird just took the lead.

But now, the situation is different!

What Lin Tian saw from these two guys were countless profits and large amounts of US dollars!
Even after Lin Tian recognized the identities of these two guys, he almost decided to sign a contract with AND 1. Of course, it was not for the so-called street feelings.

As for feelings, just buying you ten pairs of shoes and 20 T-shirts is enough, even if you have paid for feelings.

But when it comes to signing an endorsement deal, especially when it comes to things like sneakers, which is extremely important to NBA stars, Lin Tian is calmer than anyone else!
feelings?Go home and wash up and sleep.

The reason why Lin Tian is attracted to AND 1 and wants to reach an agreement with them is very simple.

For a start-up brand that has only been established for 3 years, it is hard to say whether they even have a legal department in their company.

Talking about business with them and bullying a few stupid young people is definitely much easier than talking with those oily old bastards who are full of evil intentions.

Yes, the peak of AND 1 lasted only more than ten years. They reached their peak around 2005, and then around 2010, they fell at the speed of light and disappeared.

But what does that have to do with me, Mr. Lin?I have been playing basketball for more than ten years, which coincides perfectly with the peak period of AND 1!

Even if the AND 1 brand is really in ruins and cannot be held up, even Lin Daguan and I can't save it. When my contract expires, I will switch to another company.

They are not Chinese couples, they have to make do with it if their relationship breaks down.

According to Lin Tian's estimation, even if the international market and influence of Adidas or Nike are missing, the profits and power he obtains from AND 1, needless to say, will definitely be much greater than those from those big brands that have been famous for a long time. !

Especially, the current AND 1 has not even signed an NBA player!

If Lin Tian guessed correctly, another of the three founding members of AND 1, the one in New York, should be talking about signing an endorsement deal with Stephon Marbury!
Historically, Marbury was AND 1’s first NBA client!

AND 1 has great ambitions to enter the mainstream market!

Well...of course, those have nothing to do with Lin Tian.

What Lin Tian cares about now is: How much money have these guys prepared?
With Lin Tian's top-notch looks, gorgeous playing style, support from China and even the entire Asian market, and playing in Chicago, a team with top exposure, Lin Tian has enough confidence, even if he signs with China Jordan or Adidas Wang, Nike or Gadilas can also make this brand popular!
What's more, what about AND 1, which already has many street fans?
And more importantly, although Lin Tian has this confidence, if this confidence is given to the executives of Nike or Adidas, they will definitely think that Lin Tian is a lunatic and will never give him a decent contract, because their There are so many choices.

In the eyes of those executives, it is hard to say whether Lin Tian's commercial value can be compared to that of Iverson or Marbury.

After all, no matter how optimistic the industry is about Lin Tian, ​​Lin Tian has never achieved any results while leading a team on his own.

In this era, the words "Chinese market" are not attractive at all. Otherwise, Nike would not have offered Yao, the number one pick in 2002, a four-year, $4 million package that is no different from scolding a mother. The contract is insulting.

Of course, Nike definitely didn't mean to insult Dayao, they simply think you are worth so much money!
Therefore, for Lin Tian, ​​he has no intention of conducting lengthy negotiations with Nike or Adidas to convince and deal with those middle-aged and old executives.

He didn't bother to play any trick of pretending to slap someone in the face and tell others, "You were so indifferent to me at first, but now I've made it impossible for you to reach your heights."

No fun, childish!

After taking all these considerations into account, AND 1, an emerging brand, and its three founding members, each of whom is crazier, more radical, and more passionate, is definitely Lin Tianzai's cut...

Hmm... a good partner to work with!
Lin Tian believes that as long as his pie is big enough, these three guys will definitely be willing to come up with anything!
Yes, Lin Tian now wants to give Party A a thumbs up!
Drawing a cake in reverse is so exciting!

Austin obviously didn't expect Lin Tian to be so direct. After being stunned for a moment, he immediately showed a surprised expression and said: "Lin! You must know how much we like you and how much we want to be with you." A legend! So of course we have prepared a very generous contract for you, a contract so rich that you can’t even imagine it!”

"Austin, I have to say, I also want to cooperate with you." Lin Tian suddenly reached out and interrupted Austin's passionate words, looked at him and said: "But there are some prices, you'd better consider them before submitting them. Otherwise, if the price is too low, I won’t want to hear a word of what you have to say next.”

"So, don't try to fool me, and don't try to trick me into coming to you with low prices and big cakes. I have full confidence in myself. I believe that my sneakers will not be worse than those sold by Michael. Our cooperation will also become another perfect mutual choice and two-way pursuit after Jordan and Nike!"

"You should be able to hear that I have a big appetite and I want a lot. I will never be willing to just sign a contract and sell two pairs of shoes. What I want is a sneaker empire that belongs to me. , what I want is a legend who can defeat Jordan and Nike!"

"This is my ambition and my confidence! I know that when I say these words, executives from a large number of shoe brands will think that I am an idiot, and then turn around and leave, but I don't think you two will! Because, You two are from AND 1! If you don’t want to challenge tradition and create miracles like me.”

"Then why did you create this brand?"

"So, put away all the quotes you have prepared now, and then have a good discussion with your remaining partner and discuss how much you are willing to pay for the next king of the sneaker world!"

"Before you reach an agreement, how about we go to China to have a good time together for a week and let us feel the enthusiasm of the Chinese people?"

Lin Tian's words made Austin and Berg's blood boil with excitement, and their eyes straightened when they looked at Lin Tian!

As the most radical and unscrupulous sneaker brand in the United States, how could the two of them not dream of surpassing Nike, surpassing Jordan, and becoming the king of the sneaker world?

However, after they fantasize, they will inevitably return to calmness. They know that the road still has to be walked step by step!
Their most important step now is to use their limited resources and funds to sign several NBA players they are optimistic about. First, let AND 1 enter the NBA from the street market and let those people see their sneakers. , is the first step of everything and the most important thing now!
There are actually three people they selected as targets this year: Lin Tian, ​​Marbury and Iverson!
However, Iverson had already rejected them a week ago. Originally, this guy also came from the streets and wore a complete set of street equipment. He was the best partner for AND 1.

But it is a pity that he has already agreed to Reebok and signed the largest rookie sneaker contract in NBA history!

10 million in 5000 years!
This contract not only allowed Iverson to earn 500 million a year without playing a single NBA game!
It also made Iverson's sneaker contract suddenly become the top level in the league!
Except for two or three people such as Jordan, Hardaway, and Hill, there is no one in the league whose sneaker contract can compare with Iverson's!
The AND 1 trio are powerless against Iverson's sky-high contract.

In terms of money, even if the three of them sell their butts non-stop day and night, they still can't compare to the international brand Reebok.

Therefore, Austin, who was originally going to deal with Iverson, simply went with Berg to deal with Lin Tian, ​​while the remaining one went to attack Marbury with all his strength!
But now...

No matter how talented Austin and Berg are, no matter how much they build up the family business of Nottingham University from scratch, they are still young people in their 20s. Compared with Lin Tian, ​​an old fox, they are not even the slightest bit worse.

They didn't even have time to plan a future blueprint for Lin Tian and imagine a better life, but Lin Tian beat them to it.

The situation now is completely reversed.

These two people were excited by what Lin Tian said. They believed that what Lin Tian said could definitely come true!
So, Austin and Berg looked at me and I looked at you. After a full 2 ​​minutes, Austin said: "We need to wait until the plane lands and have a good chat with our partners. We need to make sure." , what kind of contract can I give you?"

"As for going to China to play, we can't go. We still have a lot of things to do."

"I think you should go." Lin Tian said with a smile: "You should go and feel the place where my signature sneakers will sell the most in the future. You should also go and see what kind of people are supporting me and making me a world leader." The King of Sneakers can make you the number one sneaker brand in the basketball world!”

"Then, go take a look?" Austin looked at Berg tentatively.

Berg nodded and said: "Leave the company's affairs to Gilbert, no problem! The two of us will go to China for inspection! It just so happens that I have never been to this mysterious country."

Seeing the two people's hearts fluttering, Lin Tian stopped talking. Instead, he put on his blindfold and prepared to have a good sleep.

This journey is quite far!
In the Imperial Capital of China, when Lin Tian got off the plane, a very familiar smell came over him.

Lin Tian took a deep breath of the air in his hometown.

With the two AND 1 executives behind him, he walked toward the exit.

Because Lin Tian was traveling privately this time and did not announce his flight information, and because of his large sunglasses and baseball cap, no one could recognize him.

It wasn't until Lin Tian walked near the parking lot that Su Qun spotted him immediately, waving his arms and shouting: "This way! This way!"

"Reporter Su, how about taking our friends to eat some imperial city flavor first? Let's have a bowl of braised pork!" Lin Tian sat next to Su Qun and looked at this old friend with a smile.

"Who are these two?" Su Qun spoke Mandarin, but he was not worried about being understood.

"The two founders of AND 1, a sneaker brand, want me to sign them." Lin Tian smiled and said: "Reporter Su, are you busy these days? If not, help me greet them and take them around. How about taking a stroll and appreciating the beauty of our country?”

"Of course, it would be even better if I could help them promote me!"

Well, that’s right, Lin Tian will be the hands-off shopkeeper again!With an absolutely professional person like Su Qun to introduce me, why would I waste my time?Who is a serious person willing to lead two big men around every day?

Let others do the work, that's the way to go!
"If it were normal, it would be no problem, but now..." Su Qun scratched his head a little embarrassed and said: "I am not reporter Su now. I just resigned from China Sports News. I want to get a copy. A sports newspaper that truly belongs to me and I really have the final say!”

"In other words, a basketball newspaper! There has never been a newspaper specifically targeting the basketball market in China! To put money on my face, this is definitely the first time in history! So I have been really busy these days. I’m busy, I have to meet a lot of people and talk to a lot of people about my ideas.”

Seeing Su Qun's polite refusal, Lin Tian didn't take it to heart at all, and didn't even ask about the newspaper in preparation, but smiled and said: "Just tell me, you don't want to accompany these two beauties? Still willing to accompany but don’t have time? We are old acquaintances, just tell the truth.”

"Xiao Lin, I am definitely willing to help you! I am also very interested in chatting with the presidents of foreign sneaker brands. I am very interested in their sneaker development concepts and brand culture! I will even start a newspaper in the future. I will ask for your help and let me meet them!"

"But now, I really don't have time. I have to meet several big bosses. I'm short of money."

Seeing Su Qun's wry smile, Lin Tian knew that this guy's way of soliciting sponsorship must be very bad!

After all, it is said to be the first basketball-related sports newspaper in China. Looking at the best, it is indeed the first in the world.

But more people will feel: This is an extremely difficult and dark difficult road.

Especially now, Su Qun is not an industry giant or a senior in the industry. He is just a young reporter who has just made a name for himself, and he is still the kind of person who just resigns from the state-owned iron rice bowl. Many people may not feel comfortable hearing this. I just felt that this guy was unreliable, so not many people were willing to invest in him.

"Isn't it just to attract investment? After eating braised pork, go to see my dad first and ask him to invest for you. If he doesn't have enough, tell me and I will invest for you!"

"Your father?"

"Didn't I tell you that I am a rich second generation?" Lin Tian proudly crossed his legs and said, "Let's go and eat something first!"

(End of this chapter)