Chapter 335 Go Home

The Mavericks traded chips and put Cedric Ceballos on the offer sheet.

Ceballos was a second-round pick in 1990. He was 30 years old. Last season's schedule was too tight, resulting in serious injuries. He only played 12 games and was one of the victims of this shortened season.

As soon as Grant got the quotation, he immediately rejected it. He was fooled by a player who had suffered a serious injury. How could he be fooled?

Larry Johnson just retired. This is a lesson learned from the past. He lost tens of millions of dollars in this transaction. If he hadn't picked up Zhao Dong, he might have been fired long ago, so he will never want players who have been seriously injured. No, I won't even touch it.

The Mavericks had no choice but to put last season's important rotation forward Gary Trent on the offer sheet in order to get Da Da.

Gary Trent was the 11th pick in the first round of 1995. He was 25 years old. He played 45 games last season and was injured in 5 games, including 23 starts. He averaged 30 minutes per game, 16 points and 7.8 rebounds. He is considered one of the main forwards of the Mavericks. one.

After Grant received the offer, he thought about it and felt that Trent could still be a substitute forward for the Knicks.

He first notified Ringo Wells to see if Da Zhi was willing to join the small team.

If it were others, there would be no need for this process at all. This is Zhao Dong's face.

"Maverick?" Wells was startled.

He knows that Jordan is negotiating with the Mavericks owner and is likely to become the new owner of the Mavericks. Is this going to fall into Jordan's hands again?

"Yes, they made it clear that he will be the main center, responsible for low-post offense." Grant added.

"Okay." Wells agreed immediately.

"Well, I will confirm the deal with the Mavericks." Grant smiled.

"calf?"

Zhao Dong smiled after hearing the news. Nelson did not go to the Mavericks in this life. It seems that the fate between Da Zhi and the Mavericks is still there.

At this time, Da Zhi was already over the Pacific Ocean, and it was unknown whether he would go to the Mavericks next season.

Grant settled the big deal and took the time to contact Ginobili in Europe.

The players he drafted late in the second round didn't intend to sign;

I feel like I don't have much strength, so next season the Knicks will have only Ginobili, a rookie.

Because Hu Weidong's contract has a 2+1 player option, he has decided to opt out of the contract. The Knicks' defenders are short of substitutes, and Ginobili just fills in.

Ginobili was delighted to receive Grant's call.

After the two chatted for a while, Grant said: "Manu, the team has prepared a 3+1 contract for you. By the way, you were recommended by Feilong.

"Really?"

Ginobili's heart skipped a beat, Fei Long actually knew about him?

"The people he recommends are never bad, so you will not be short of opportunities after coming here. Have you paid attention to the Knicks? If you have, you will know that we need a lot of manpower, including on the back line. So, Get the European League contract as soon as possible and then come to New York," Grant said with a smile.

"OK, Mr. Grant, I'll let the agent handle the affairs here right away." Ginobili said immediately.

After dealing with Ginobili's matter, Grant began to study Billups' transaction.

Several teams have sent Billups offers, and he has to choose.

Billups has played in the Knicks for a season and a half as the main point guard. He has shed his reputation as a parallel import and has become a potential point guard.

"Lakers? Pistons?"

The core bargaining chip of the Lakers is Fisher + a role player + some cash. Grant was not interested at first sight. Fisher is a role player. So they want to trade Billups?

But this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the Lakers will be stronger next season and have a good chance of reaching the finals. It is impossible for him to trade Billups to the Lakers and directly rejected the Lakers' deal.

To be honest, if Ben didn't want to go to the Lakers, he wouldn't even want to send him to the Lakers.

For the Pistons, the team's spiritual leader Joe Dumars has announced his retirement. They need a main point guard and have taken a fancy to Billups.

The Pistons' bargaining chip is swingman Jerry Stackhouse, who was traded from Philadelphia. He was the No. 3 pick in 1995 and an alumnus of Jordan. He was slapped in the face by Zhao Dong last season.

Stackhouse also has no main position in the Pistons. In the past season, he only started 9 of 50 regular season games.

But his strength is that in the 1998/99 season, he averaged 28 minutes, 14 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. His defensive performance was slightly worse than his offensive performance.

He and Billups were both No. 3 picks and were worth the same amount. The deal proposed by the Pistons was a one-way exchange.

Grant thought for a moment and agreed to the deal.

He believes that if this player comes to the Knicks, even if he cannot play the main team, he can enhance the depth of the bench.

The bench is very important. The reason why the Knicks performed so well this season is that the deep bench is a key factor. It is even so deep that Nelson actually abandoned the regular season inside combination in the playoffs and used substitute players Barkley and Wang. .

Now the team has Madman, Ginobili, and Stackhouse on the back line. Trading one more will be enough.

"I'm going to the Knicks?"

In Detroit, Stackhouse, who was about to go on vacation, was shocked when he was notified.

He instantly recalled the scene of being slapped in the face by Zhao Dong in the 1997/98 season. At that time, no teammate in the entire Philadelphia Digital team stood up for him, and no one was even willing to say a word for him.

At that time, he made the decision that he would rather play for the Knicks, because there was a team boss there who could stand up for his younger brother, but he was no longer willing to play for the numbers team anymore. He was disappointed there.

And now, he is actually going to play for the Knicks.

Very nervous, he didn't know if Zhao Dong would be willing to treat him as his younger brother.

At this time, Zhao Dongzheng and Lindsay were preparing their luggage, and they were also preparing to return home.

There are many things to do when I go back this time, including establishing investment banks and branches in Hong Kong and China, and establishing some industrial investment projects.

The most important thing is that the plan to replace the Guo family is about to begin, and the time is ripe.

After Hong Kong City returned to China, it formulated an ambitious 85,000 plan and is currently implementing it.

What is the 85,000 Plan? It means to launch no less than 85,000 public housing units every year, striving to solve the housing problem of 70% of residents within ten years.

This plan, coupled with the financial crisis that just passed, caused real estate in Hong Kong City to plummet by 70%, causing a large number of middle class to go bankrupt and become a negative class.

Zhao Dong knew very well that this plan later went bankrupt. Coupled with the perennial economic downturn and other reasons, half a million people took to the streets on July 1, 2003.

But this is an afterthought, but now is a great opportunity. Including the Guo family, the strength of the four families has been greatly damaged and has not yet recovered, so it is the best opportunity to take action.

"Brother Dong, Mr. Wells called me. Am I going to Mavericks?" On the morning of the 30th, Da Zhi, who had just arrived in Beijing, called.

"If you go to the Mavericks, you will be the main center. The Mavericks have average strength in recent years and there is no pressure. You can play well there."

"The Mavericks should increase the playing time of last year's rookie Nowitzki next season. This player's style is similar to yours..."

Zhao Dong introduced Nowitzki's situation and repeatedly told Da Zhi to return to the United States as soon as possible and practice his low-post skills with Da Meng.

On the morning of July 3rd, Lindsay made arrangements for the Storm Fund and headed to the international airport with Zhao Dong.

There are a total of two Boeing 777s, specialized long-distance intercontinental aircraft that can accommodate up to 368 people, chartered for this trip.

The 777 first flew in 1994 and is currently the world's largest twin-engine long-distance passenger jet.

This time, he was accompanied by not only nearly a hundred bodyguards, but also nearly a hundred financial elites from Wall Street, and more than 150 elite talents of various kinds.

These people are the team that Lindsay brought to Hong Kong to establish the investment bank. From senior executives to middle-level backbones, some are the original people of the Storm, and some are newly recruited. They will fly directly to the Hong Kong city.

"Feilong, just now, Lewis and Holyfield called you on the ESPN live TV show at the same time."

Before he even got on the plane, Ringo Wells called.

"Although Feilong defeated Michael last year, I don't agree with his strength. I'm looking forward to competing with Feilong in the ring, and I hope Feilong won't let me down."

"A true strong man can never refuse a challenge. Feilong, your season is over, don't make excuses anymore, I'm waiting for you in the ring."

Just half an hour ago, the famous world heavyweight boxing champion Lewis and Holyfield accepted a TV interview with ESPN together. They also extended an invitation to Zhao Dong.

"These two guys?"

Zhao Dong, who has just entered the offseason and needs time to rest, has no time to box now, so he said: "You arrange a few trainers and sparring partners and let them go to Beijing Dongcheng Base, and I will train for two months before fighting them. "

"Are you sure?" Wells asked quickly.

"Okay, you should discuss it with the team and the league first to see how it works." Zhao Dong said.

"Okay, let me handle it," Wells said.

Fifteen hours later, Zhao Dong and Lindsay arrived in Beijing with dozens of their men. It was three o'clock in the afternoon in Beijing.

The itinerary was kept confidential. Zhao Dong and others took the VIP channel and cleared customs smoothly.

Zhao Dacheng had been waiting for two hours and rushed to the airport after lunch. Following him were two minibuses, which Zhao Dong asked him to prepare.

"Brother."

At this moment, he finally saw Zhao Dong and quickly waved and shouted.

"elder brother."

Zhao Dong and Lindsay waved.

"Brother, my brother-in-law, we haven't seen each other for more than half a year." Zhao Dacheng sighed.

"Brother, how are the old man, the old lady, and the parents doing lately?" Lindsay asked with a smile.

"Okay, it tastes delicious." Zhao Dacheng said with a smile.

"That's good." Zhao Dong smiled.

"Brother, your arrogance is too big!"

Seeing dozens of tall foreign bodyguards surrounding Zhao Dong and Lindsay, Zhao Dacheng said with a smile: "One day we will go to the compound and let those turtles see what they are doing."

"I don't have that skill." Zhao Dong smiled.

"Brother, you don't know. Nowadays, those guys are all advocating for foreign countries. They keep talking about how good it is to go abroad. The men and women just want to go abroad. Brother, you come with me tomorrow, and we will give them a good experience." Zhao Dacheng shouted.

"Chengcheng, let's talk tomorrow. Let's go home now." Zhao Dong smiled.

"What about them?"

Zhao Dacheng pointed to the dozens of bodyguards and said: "There is no room for so many people at home."

"They will go to the hotel to make arrangements themselves. You don't have to worry about it." Zhao Dong said with a smile.

"Meilin, when we get home, you can take them to a nearby hotel to make arrangements." Lindsay said to personal assistant Meilin.

"Yes, ma'am." Mei Lin said.

"I'm familiar with you. I'll take you to the hotel when the time comes. It's not far outside our alley." Zhao Dacheng said hurriedly.

"Thank you Mr. Zhao."

Miss Mei Lin said politely in Mandarin.

"ah?"

Zhao Dacheng was stunned. He speaks Mandarin better than me.

Mei Lin is the distant niece of Mrs. Dorisa. She is a language genius and is proficient in eight languages. She specializes in handling some private affairs and some secret affairs with Lindsay. She just arrived with Lindsay not long ago.

About an hour later, at around 4 p.m., Zhao Dong and his party arrived at Sanbu Lao Hutong.

"Dongdong, Weiwei, you're tired, go home quickly, the old man and the old lady are waiting..."

Zhao Dong's mother, Li Meizhu, had been convinced to wait at the entrance of the alley. When she saw Zhao Dong and the two of them, her face burst into laughter.

"Mom, I miss you so much!"

Lindsay ran up and took Li Meizhu's arm, kissed her mother-in-law first, and then said sweetly.

"Hey, Weiwei is so good!"

Li Meizhu's face was almost broken from laughter. She touched Lindsay's little head and praised: "Of all the daughters-in-law in our Sanbu Lao Hutong, Weiwei is the most well-behaved and considerate, just like my mother's little cotton-padded jacket."

"whee!"

Lindsay smiled broadly.

Mei Lin and dozens of bodyguard assistants looked at each other in confusion. Is this still Mrs. Lindsay, the Wall Street boss?

"Look, I was right, Dongdong is back."

"It's Dongzi who's back."

"Brother Dongzi is back, come out quickly!"

Today is Thursday, and it’s not time to get off work yet, but there are still many people coming out after hearing the news. In addition to the aunts and uncles, there are some children who have just gone on summer vacation, and there are also some homeless people. The alley suddenly becomes lively.

"Many foreigners?"

"I heard that Dongdong and his wife are big capitalists in the United States. Are these their subordinates?"

"The ancestors of the old Zhao family are buried in the grave. The old man and the old lady are both generals. Zhenguo heard that he was just promoted to deputy department, and Dongdong and his wife are so rich..."

Seeing the dozens of foreign bodyguards around Zhao Dong and Lindsay, the originally lively adults, aunts, and children suddenly became awkward. The alley suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of biting ears left.

"Lingzi, you can do this black face."

"Ah, old man, aren't you always wearing a black face? I can't be ashamed of Dongdong and my grandson's wife."

"This is called strategy. Even you are embarrassed. How can we not think carefully?"

"Then... okay. But just scare Dongdong. Weiwei has no parents, so you can't scare her."

"Okay, okay."

At this time, at the gate of the Zhao family courtyard, the old man Zhao Zhongguo and the old lady Tan Ling were discussing matters.

"Grandpas and aunts, please don't forget to have dinner at home tonight and let's go to a restaurant tonight!"

Zhao Dong hurriedly greeted the old neighbors. The uncles and aunties kept calling, and it took him a long time to arrive at the door of his house.

"Old man, old lady..."

Seeing his grandparents standing at the gate of the courtyard, Zhao Dong quickly pulled Lin Ma forward and hurried forward.

However, he couldn't help but feel hesitant when he saw that the second elder's face was a little hesitant, and even the old lady, who had never had a straight face, looked bad.

"Kowtow to my grandparents."

What I didn’t say is that you can’t show your filial piety in front of me. You should kowtow a few times to make the old man and the old lady happy. The second boss’s face is really scary.

However, Zhao Dong's head hit the ground, and before Lindsay could fully kneel down, she was pulled up by the old lady Tan Ling.

"Grandma, it should be." Zhao Dong said quickly.

"Dongdong is so filial, so please kowtow a few more times for your wife." Holding Lindsay's little hand, the old lady said with a straight face.

"Grandma, you are getting more and more energetic!"

"Hey, Weiwei is so good!"

Lindsay sent another sweet kiss and sweet words, and the old lady couldn't hold it back any longer, and she suddenly burst into laughter.

Dong dong dong...

Zhao Dong was unequivocal and kowtowed six or seven times before being called out by the old man.

Looking at grandma who was dragging Lindsay through the door, Zhao Dong helped the old man to follow him and asked in a low voice: "Grandpa, grandma seems to have some objections to me, why don't you give me a heads up?"

"It's been another year, when are you going to have a baby? Are you waiting for me to kick the bucket with you?" the old man Zhao China said with dissatisfaction.

"How can it be possible? Can you and I live to be more than a hundred years old? I still want you, the second elder, to help me raise my grandson." Zhao Dong was startled. It turned out that this matter made the old lady unhappy with him.

"Why don't you hurry up?" the old man said angrily.

The old man was very angry. Lindsay in front also heard it and couldn't help but turn around and look at Zhao Dong with a smile.

"Grandma, don't worry, Weiwei and I have agreed that in two years..."

At this point, he found that the face of the old man and the old lady became serious again, and he quickly changed his words: "Next year, next year, right, Aiweier?"

"Uh-huh!"

Lindsay smiled and nodded repeatedly. She had actually wanted it for a long time, but Zhao Dong refused, saying that she was too young.

"That's good, that's good..."

At this time, the two elders were happy and their faces were full of smiles.

Li Meizhu in the back also laughed. She was bored at home every day. The two old men were very strong and did not need her to take care of them at all. If they had grandchildren, they would have something to do.

After Mei Lin arrived at Zhao's house, she left five bodyguards behind, and then took the others to the hotel. Zhao Dacheng took them there.

There is a pomegranate in the yard. It is a hundred-year-old tree. The old man’s grandfather planted it. It can bear a lot of fruit every year. When it is edible, the children in the alley always run to the yard.

Pomegranates begin to bear fruit in May and last until October. Now there are many hanging on the trees, which is really beautiful.

There is a stone table under the pomegranate tree, with tea and some prepared snacks on it. There are several back chairs and lounge chairs for the old man and the old lady.

"It's cool today, so just sit outside. If it's hot, go inside and turn on the air conditioner." The old man said with a smile.

"It's not hot, just sit here." Zhao Dong helped the old man sit down.

"Come on, Weiwei, here are the snacks from Daoxiang Village prepared for you, eat quickly." Li Meizhu greeted the old lady who was waiting for her after she sat down.

"It's delicious, thank you mom."

Lindsay laughed after eating a piece.

"As a family, we don't want to be so polite." Li Meizhu smiled.

"Uh-huh!"

Lindsay smiled and nodded repeatedly.

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