I will practice more in the United States

Chapter 123 Tour de France participation quota
Las Vegas, also known as the Casino, or the entertainment capital of the world.

Although the economy in the United States is not top-notch, when it comes to spending money, no one is convinced.

Li Ang agreed without much thought. At least from Silla's tone, he heard that there was definitely something good waiting for him.

One day before departure, after Li Ang got started with "Twelve Roads Tan Kou", he also reached the proficiency level with "Hidden Weapon Throwing".

The characteristics of this skill are also quite practical, directly enhancing Li Ang's upper body strength by 10%.

Paired with the [Cycling] feature to enhance the strength of the lower limbs, it is equivalent to strengthening the strength of Li Ang's limbs.

On the plane to Las Vegas the next day, Li Ang realized that this trip was closely related to him.

As soon as he walked out of the airport, Li Ang felt the unique luxury atmosphere of this city.

The flow of people and the bustling level on the streets were better than any other city he had been to before.

The red Ferrari Lafa driving by with the roar of the accelerator on the roadside is always a reminder that he is still a poor man.

Someone had already booked dinner in advance, and unexpectedly it was a Chinese restaurant.

This restaurant, Wynn Restaurant, is located in Wynn Palace. It is probably also the ceiling of the Chinese restaurant here.

The dishes had been arranged in advance, but Li Ang just glanced at the menu and felt that it was still expensive even if it was priced in RMB.

Peking roast duck costs 131.88 US dollars, onion and ginger American Wagyu beef costs 99.88 US dollars, and dishes such as sweet and sour pork also sell for 39.88, which is two to three hundred yuan when converted into RMB.

After the two sat down, two or three middle-aged men in suits and ties soon took their seats with their female companions.

Everyone was dressed very formally, but Li Ang, who was dressed in casual clothes, seemed a little out of place.

However, these trivial things have no impact on Li Ang's mentality at all. If he needs to talk, he will talk. If he doesn't need to talk, he will work hard.

Li Ang could observe that Silla's status at this table was also quite high, but the real guest was a slightly older white man in his forties.

At the dinner table, Li Ang ate all the high-end ingredients such as king crab, Australian dragon, and wagyu beef. In the end, he was not full, so he added a large bowl of wagyu beef and black truffle fried rice separately.

During the banquet, there were two female companions who were brought over and showed mocking expressions to Li Ang, but he didn't care about this. Elegance cannot be eaten as food, not to mention that these meals are [Breaking Point] in the mouth. .

But as if to ease his embarrassment, the white man at the head said with relief:
"It's normal for athletes to eat a little more. Their basal consumption is high."

This meal ended up costing more than eleven thousand dollars, which was more than one-tenth of Li Ang's entire net worth.

He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. The gap between the rich and the poor here is really too big. Rich people really don't regard money as money!
After eating, the others gradually left.

Outside the door, the gentleman in suit and leather shoes was looking at the female companion he had brought with him with an angry face.

"Alyssa, you idiot, the expression you just lost control of is like the old sow I raised in my hometown. Don't you know who the protagonist is today? I'm just here to pay the bill!"

"Isn't it Mr. Orsard?"

The lady who was so delicate and elegant just now seemed a little at a loss.

"No, it's the young Asian man opposite him. It's because of him that Miss Sheela specially invited Orshad here."

After the guests left, Li Ang suddenly realized that he seemed to be the center of today's dinner.

"Miss Sheela has introduced you to me, including myself, and has also watched the video of your competition. Do you have the intention to participate in the Tour de France?"

Facing the little old man's question, Li Ang nodded. The Tour de France, as the highest palace in cycling competition, of course he wants to participate, but not only because of the honor and prize money, but also because this high-level competition can obtain more [breaking points].

"If I can, of course I'd like to participate."

But this matter, Li Ang also knew that it was not that easy.

Just looking at the more than one billion people in China, it was not until 2014 that a Chinese athlete took part in the Tour de France for the first time, and you can see how difficult it is.

There are three levels of professional teams in cycling, namely WorldTour racing teams, Intercontinental professional teams and Intercontinental teams.

According to UCI (International Cycling Union) regulations, only World Tour-level teams can directly participate in top events such as the Tour de France.

If it is a team that reaches the level of intercontinental professional competition, it may also have the opportunity to participate in the Tour de France.

However, among the many intercontinental teams, the three best teams can often be selected in each session to obtain a quota to participate in the Tour de France.

There are only 17 World Tour-level teams in the world, 1 of which are registered in Europe and in Asia.

There are a total of 17 intercontinental professional teams, 15 of which are registered in Europe and 2 in the United States.

And this little old man with an unspectacular appearance is the manager of one of the only two intercontinental professional teams in the United States.

"The chances of our team participating in the next Tour de France are very high. With the strength you have shown so far, there is no problem in joining our team. However, if you want to get the right to participate, your current results are not enough."

Li Ang nodded and waited for him to continue.

He also knows that his current record is definitely too little. He has only participated in two games in total, and only one official one.

Then the middle-aged man told him about the largest and most prestigious bicycle race in the United States, the Tour of California.

Let Li Ang enter their team to participate in this game.

"So, I hope you can prove yourself in the next Tour of California."

"Maybe you'll see a miracle happen."

Li Ang shook hands with him and agreed to the matter.

At the end of any high-end event, it is impossible for one person to solve the problem alone.

No matter how capable he is, he still has to rely on those teams' participation quotas.

Otherwise, you can only form a team yourself, spend a lot of money, and then upgrade it bit by bit.

After understanding that this was Silla's arrangement, Li Ang didn't say too many words of thanks. There are some things that can be kept in mind, and repaying with actions is more valuable.

"Dear Mr. Li Ang, do you know the difference between this place and the place we stayed before?"

"what?"

Li Ang was a little confused by Xi La's words.

"The age of sexual consent here is only 16!"

(End of this chapter)