When pride still matters

Chapter 50 You also need to have strength to draw cakes

Yu Fei didn't stay in Canton for long.

According to the original plan, they were supposed to return to Seattle first and then go to the Adidas headquarters in Los Angeles.

But after Sonny Vaccaro heard that Yu Fei had completed the meeting with Reebok, he rented a private plane for them to take off directly from a nearby airport to LA.

This luxurious private jet has enough seats for Yu Fei and his group.

When the plane slowly landed at Los Angeles International Airport, Yu Fei saw the city below through the window. What they saw in front of them was jaw-dropping.Towering skyscrapers sparkle in the sun, like diamonds set in the blue sky.Countless cars shuttled on the wide highway, like a giant dragon winding its way through the city.Colorful billboards, neon lights and the noise of people in the open square interweave into a bustling picture.

He didn't have extra time to immerse himself in the bustling world, because Vaccaro had already made arrangements.

A limousine picked up Yu Fei and his friends outside the airport and took them to a beachfront hotel in Santa Monica.

Yu Fei and the others stayed here temporarily.

Vaccaro didn't come to meet them, and Trem said the plan was to rest here for a few days and meet again when Adidas was ready.

"What preparations are needed for this matter?" Yu Fei asked puzzledly.

Trem smiled and said: "Reebok's big deal has disrupted Adidas' plans. No one knows what the situation is now."

Is 4 million in 1000 years a big deal?
Yu Fei thought funnyly, what about James' endorsement contract worth nearly [-] million in two years?
Sure enough, people are so infuriating, Xiao Zhan is truly the chosen one.
Yu Fei was not discouraged. After all, his initial expectation for himself was US$4 million in four years, which has now increased tenfold. As the player with the highest commercial value among the rookies in his class, he had no reason to be dissatisfied.

The next day, Yu Fei woke up to bright sunshine and a view of the sea. It was the best sleep he had had in a long time. There was no better place in the world to live.

Yu Fei finally understood the thoughts of those players who wanted to stay in Los Angeles no matter what.

People who can play in the NBA for a long time belong to the wealthy class. In this case, you not only want to improve the standard of food and clothing, but also the standard of housing.

In Los Angeles, rich people always find ways to use money to create satisfaction for themselves.

Adidas didn't keep Yu Fei waiting.

At noon on the third day, Yu Fei and Yu Fenglin, along with Trem, got into another limousine and headed to a mansion in Caribu.It belongs to a huge figure in the music industry.Vaccaro rented the place specifically for the weekend.He specially arranged a performance.When Vaccaro opened the door to greet Yu Fei, Bobby Darin's song came from inside.

"Come on, you can listen to the music and look at the sea view." Vaccaro joked, "But I think you have seen enough these days."

Yu Fei smiled and said nothing. They walked a short distance and entered the spacious room.There are floor-to-ceiling windows in the room, overlooking the swimming pool downstairs and the Pacific Ocean in the distance.Standing here and looking into the distance is like seeing the future.

Negotiations were much easier for Adidas than Reebok.

Because the main person in charge of the negotiations, Sonny Vaccaro, is different from the aggressive Reebok CEO.

They would not just write a check to Yu Fei in an attempt to overwhelm the client's sanity with huge short-term benefits.

Vaccaro's assistant David Bond introduced the history of Adidas to Yu Fei in a familiar manner, and it continued until it finally returned to Yu Fei.

From brand plans, to marketing plans, to product plans for personal signature sneakers.

Bond convinced Yu Fei that Adidas was a far more mature company than Reebok. They could make Kobe Bryant a nationally recognized figure, and they could replicate the same achievement on Yu Fei.

The premise is that Yu Fei has to prove that he has that strength.

Those dazzling words sounded like Naruto Uzumaki-style paintings to Yu Fei.

If this great filial son in the history of Two-dimensional had not defeated Pain Six Paths⑴ and found Nagato's hiding place, would Nagato have listened to him?Painting cakes also requires strength.

Adidas is definitely capable. The problem is that Yu Fei has not proven his capability yet, so it is a complete waste of time to listen to them now.

Yu Fei listened politely to Bond's talk for half an hour, and then gave Trem a wink.

Then, everyone returned to reality from the fantasy painting scene.

Let's talk about money.

Money is the most real thing.

Trem's words are very direct. It is known that Reebok has provided a contract worth tens of millions of dollars, but what about Adidas?
Vaccaro knew what was going on, and he called Bond, who called a lawyer to bring in the draft contract documents.

The draft document was made in duplicate, one for Vaccaro and one for Treme.

Vaccaro already knew the contents of the contract, so he just waited for Treme to read the document before the two parties continued the negotiation.

At $4 million over 1200 years, Adidas looks very generous.

But the contract contains too much legalese.

Trem looked at the contract carefully and found that about 60% of the money was tied to various terms, which depended on whether Yu Fei's performance in the NBA met the standards. If he did not meet the standards, Adidas would not pay him.The guaranteed amount is only $500 million.

This is far from what Trime and Yu Fei expected.

"Sonny, what's going on with all this?" Trim pointed out the terms.Vaccaro was also startled after seeing those additional terms, which were completely different from what he had known beforehand.

So the negotiations were suspended.

Vaccaro went outside the room with Bond and the lawyer who had delivered the documents to learn about the situation.

"What the hell are you doing?"

Outside, Vaccaro growled at the lawyer.

The lawyer said innocently: "This is a temporary decision made by the German headquarters. They don't want to invest too much in a high school student with an uncertain future. Those terms are to reduce risks."

Vaccaro felt his feet soften.

When Kobe was signed, a group of people within Adidas also questioned him, but he convinced those short-sighted idiots.

This time, they were unwilling to take a chance on another special child.

Vaccaro knows what those extra provisions mean.

Adidas is out.Because Reebok's offer is fully guaranteed, with no strings attached.

Suddenly, the earth seemed to be shaking underfoot, and even the sight of the endless Pacific Ocean was disturbing, and the atmosphere in the room became awkward.

Vaccaro returned to the room alone and said directly to Fei: "It's over."

"It shouldn't have happened, but it did," Vaccaro said apologetically. "That's business, Frye."

Yu Fei nodded to express his understanding.

Before Yu Fei and the others left, Vaccaro said: "Reebok won't know what's happening here. Go with our offer and get the maximum number for yourself."

"I know what you have done for me, Uncle Sonny." Yu Fei said, "I will not forget it."

Vaccaro nodded slightly and watched Yu Fei and the others leave, just like bidding farewell to a junior who will never go home again.

Afterwards, Yu Fei and his party negotiated with Li Ning Company from China in Seattle.

However, at this stage, Li Ning cannot compare with Reebok in terms of company size, endorsement fees, or influence in the sports world.

Yu Fei politely rejected them, and then started a second negotiation with Reebok.

Reebok agreed to increase the amount to US$1200 million, but Traim wanted US$1600 million, and the two sides were in a stalemate.

Finally, Yu Fei made an additional request. If Reebok agreed, he would sign a contract with Reebok for $4 million over four years.

Yu Fei's request is for Quint DeMeo to work at Reebok. Of course, it is not a bottom-level job, but a decent upper-middle-class job.

This is because Yu Fei wants someone he trusts to be his eyes and ears at Reebok, and Dimeo is the obvious choice. He already has a working experience and is astute enough.In addition to passing on Reebok's internal information, Yu Fei also hopes that Dimeo will learn advanced work experience there, which will be of great benefit to their future.

DiMeo feels that no one in the world is luckier than him. As long as Yu Fei establishes himself in the NBA, his future in Reebok will become very promising.However, it was also a difficult challenge. Although he had several years of experience, working for a world-class company like Reebok was another matter. What if he messed up?
At this time, Demeo remembered what his father said to him: "If you have a premonition, bet big."

Stud is a kind of wisdom.

Demeo accepted Yu Fei's arrangement.

Reebok simply agreed to Yu Fei's request.

The two parties have reached a preliminary agreement, and there are still some details that need to be improved, but generally there are no problems.

Next, there is only one thing Yu Fei has to do.

and so on.

Wait until the day the 2001 NBA Draft begins.

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"There is no suspense in the 2001 NBA Draft. Kwame Brown, Tyson Chandler, Eddy Curry, Shane Battier, Eddie Griffin, Frye Yu will be selected in order Got drafted." --Sports Illustrated

"Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Dikembe Mutombo confirmed to be involved in Gold Club case." - "Los Angeles Times"

"Wizards coach Doug Collins revealed that MJ suffered a broken rib in a recent training and the prospect of his return is bleak." - "Washington Post"

“Nets’ interest in Frye Yu greatly increased.” —The New York Times

⑴ "Obito is the most handsome" is still the most explosive Two-dimensional line in my mind.

(End of this chapter)