NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 590 Everyone Thanks Li Shang (Daily Chapter)

On Thursday, August 2008, 8, Ron Artest, who had been very low-key during the offseason, suddenly filed an application with the local High Court to change his name:
"Metta World Peace."

Since Artest will be participating in the late night show tonight, the onlookers who saw the news in the morning thought it was just a joke for the show effect, but they did not expect to see a personal statement in the afternoon:

"The war has affected our family, and as a kid growing up in Queens, after seeing what it has been like, I want to make a difference!"

"I will give my full support to Mr. O'Hei. For this reason, we have established the World Peace Club. I hope the new name can heal the sorrow brought by the war."

When New York fans saw this news on Twitter, they were stunned and the onlookers were also full of questions.

What the hell is this? What the hell is this? You're running for city council?
The news spread on the Internet, and soon enthusiastic New York fans dug out Artest's activities during the offseason. The former DPOY did not practice basketball, but actively campaigned for politics.
After Obama officially obtained the qualification to run for the party, Artest not only personally donated 2 US dollars to the campaign committee, but also continued to participate in constituency activities with his relatives and friends.

On Reddit, a black fan from Queens described what he saw, and the content of the post even expressed a sense of "pride":

"Ron Artest is our hero. He has done a lot for the community!"

"He is fighting for the rights of black people. My whole family and all the neighbors are going to join his club. We are going to vote for Obama. America needs a black president."

After seeing the news, the onlookers finally realized that the "World Peace Club" is a political club that is mainly for votes.
In response, fans who didn't care about the election quickly expressed their dissatisfaction, but some also agreed. After all, there are many NBA players who have contributed to Obama's cause. LeBron James donated earlier, also $2.

The political environment in New York has changed a lot over the years. Political clubs had a great influence in the 90s, but in the 21st century, with the explosion of the Internet, some clubs began to decline.

Serious political clubs are spread across constituencies of all sizes. Often they are not transparent to the public, but they have clear internal charters.

Every cycle, a full list of endorsements is released for contenders, from low-profile judicial and district leadership candidates to candidates in city, state or federal races.

Some of the more influential clubs can even solve local problems, and if you know Mayor Dinkins in the early 90s, it's not hard to find that he had close ties with these clubs.

There are many old clubs in Brooklyn today, which still have considerable influence and can influence voters' votes.

Since Li You got to know Ivana more and more, he gradually discovered the network of relationships of the Donard family. The Madison Democratic Club is one of their allies, and these people will serve his interests.

Artest's situation is not right no matter how you look at it, because most of his members are relatives, friends and neighbors, and there are no well-known politicians.

These people seem to be "very powerful", but only they themselves know why.
That night, on the Late Show with Conan O'Brien, Artest changed his appearance. Not only did he grow his hair, he also looked a little thinner.

Artest, wearing a black suit, looked steady and when he sat on the sofa, applause broke out in the studio.

Conan O'Brien showed a curious look on his face. He was very familiar with the Knicks players and had interviewed all of them over the years, but Artest's transformation was beyond his expectations:

"What should I call you? Ron? Otster? Meta? Or World Peace?"

Hearing the question, Artest smiled. Since signing the four-year, $4 million contract, his life has changed again. He has assumed the responsibility of a "leader":

"Just call me Ron. You know, my name hasn't been officially approved yet. Of course, I don't mind 'World Peace'. I like this name!"

Cheers were heard again in the studio. Tonight's atmosphere group was composed entirely of Donkey Party voters, and no one would refuse Artest's support.

"Well, Mr. World Peace! I think everyone is curious, why did you change your name so high this year and set up a political club?"

"We all know that you are an excellent basketball player, but there are not many players like you who are involved in politics. Does the Knicks support your decision?"

Perhaps the two months of "brainwashing" really worked. Artest not only completely controlled his temper, but also found peace in the flattery:
"I saw the suffering caused by the war! Many families were broken apart!"

With a look of regret on his face, Artest was fully engaged at this moment. After saying these two sentences, he sighed and continued to add:

"This situation was completely different from what was reported in the news. I realized at that time that I had to do something. As a kid who grew up in Queens and as a member of the championship, I had to take more responsibility!"

"The World Peace Club was created for this purpose. I will fight for more rights for my compatriots. I want to change the world, and I am willing to give everything for this!"

Having interviewed many celebrities, Conan O'Brien thinks he has extraordinary self-control, but at this moment, he almost couldn't hold back.
The atmosphere group at the scene was still cheering for Artest's answer. Their black compatriots have awakened another hero. They will fully support Obama. No one can stop the emergence of a black president!
The show continued. Under guidance, Artest talked about the community he had helped in the past two months. Conan O'Brien told appropriate jokes from time to time, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

When talking about this year's finals, Conan O'Brien inadvertently began to direct the topic to Li You:

"We witnessed a perfect Olympics! The US men's basketball team completed its redemption, but Kobe's performance caused a lot of controversy. How do you evaluate him on the Knicks side?"

"I remember Kobe emphasized more than once that he was the best player, and Lee gave him an appropriate title."

"Mr. BEST!"

The shouting of the atmosphere group made Artest regain some of his nature. Compared with the official question of reciting the script, he actually prefers to brag, which was somewhat exposed at this time:
"Kobe? He's just a lucky thief! He helped Shaq steal a championship and then he showed off everywhere!"

"He's an All-Star player, that's all. No one is afraid of him. In fact, everyone treats him as a joke. As long as there are enough prerequisites, I can also call myself the best player!"

"Li used only four games to show everyone the difference in strength. He is just a clown!"

Hearing Artest's continuous output, Conan O'Brien pretended to exclaim, calling "God" but suddenly launched a sneak attack without following the script:
"Ron, after you made this decision, did Lee express his support? Many NBA players have spoken out, but until now, Lee has never expressed his position on this."

Artest didn't notice anything was wrong. He was already having a great time chatting, so he just reacted subconsciously. He shook his head and said with a proud look:

"Lee always told us to play for the fans. He was more interested in charity. Every year he donated to the fire and police departments. The teachers union also received his help."

"I am not worried that my actions will be opposed. I am fighting for peace and I believe everyone will support me!"

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Conan O'Brien felt regretful that it was difficult for him to invite Li You. For the media that tend to favor the Donkey Party, Li You had a great personal influence, but he was no longer close to them.

The show was still going on, but on the other side, Donnie Walsh received a call from James Dolan in the middle of the night. The old man was full of questions when he heard the inquiry, but after turning on the TV, he was so angry that he couldn't sleep.

Having been in the NBA for so many years, Downey is very familiar with the characteristics of these players. The reason why his career is only 4 years on average is not only because of lack of talent, but also because of external temptations.

"As a member of the championship, I am willing to shoulder the responsibility!"

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The constant noise coming from the TV made Downey look ugly. When he heard Artest introduce the club structure, he knew that the other party had been deceived by those relatives and friends, and the contract became the "culprit."

In the old man's view, neighbors, relatives, friends, and followers are all trying to cheat Artest's wallet. They use the political club method to ask for more money to satisfy their selfish desires.

Donny didn't know what had happened in the past two months, but Artest's transformation was not a good thing. After thinking for a moment, he called back:
"I'll say hi to Mike and it won't affect the season."

Every championship team begins to collapse from within. Injuries, statistics, and external temptations will all become stumbling blocks on the road to success.

Donny doesn't know if other players were affected, but thinking of the contracts that were sent out under the influence of Matt Bartelstein, he could only sigh in the end:
“Maybe I don’t have much time left.”

Cleaning out meritorious players will be protested by fans. After helping the team get rid of big contracts and completing the renewal again in the future, Donnie Walsh knows that his mission is over.

Fortunately, he was close to retirement at that time, and bid farewell to New York as a dynasty founder. Perhaps that was the best outcome.

On Friday, August 8, the influence of the late-night show began to spread. Artest held high the banner of "fighting for black compatriots" and became the "leader" among NBA players.

Ben Wallace was still in Chicago, and he stood up to support the "bag boy". As a member of the new generation, LeBron James also began to speak out actively and fight for the black president.

Not everyone likes to see star players participating in political activities, and opposing voices began to emerge, but more media outlets supported it, and with the postponement of the Elephant Party Congress, public opinion was all one-sided for a while.

In 2004, the Elephant Party Convention was held at Madison Square Garden. Li You was invited but ultimately declined to give a speech.

In order to hold that conference, the Coast Guard and New York police were mobilized, and there were so many people marching, rallying and demonstrating.

Madison Square Garden was fenced off at the time, and the Giants players gave speeches that were quickly spurned by the fans.

This year's convention will be held on Labor Day, September 9, which is also the last day of the Minnesota State Fair. However, due to the impact of Hurricane Gustav, the convention may be postponed again.

Influenced by voters and the fact that the crisis on Wall Street has not yet passed, the atmosphere in Manhattan has begun to become anxious, with more and more people starting to discuss "change" and express their dissatisfaction with their wallets.

The Metropolitan Club, located at 1 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, on the southeast corner of Central Park, was still the same as usual. It was even busier today because Li You was throwing a party for his good friends.

This ancient club is famous for its long history, magnificent architecture and distinguished members. In the early 90s, Li You had the money but it was impossible to join the club. Now, the club has opened its arms completely.

Of course, clubs like the Union Club and the Knickerbocker Club, which respect old money over new money, would not invite Li You even if he became ten times richer, because they are exclusive to the "aristocrats".

The formal dinner usually has strict time schedule and etiquette, but this time it was a carnival time for the short sellers, so the dress code was relaxed.

At 6:30 in the evening, young men got out of sports cars and appeared at the door with their female companions in somewhat "revealing" clothes. This building with a beautiful view of Central Park was being shrouded in darkness.

Musk came to Manhattan yesterday in a black suit and a bow tie. His girlfriend Talulah Riley was wearing a backless red low-cut dress.

When the two showed up, they both realized something was wrong. They were greeted by thinly dressed girls, which did not seem like a "serious" investor gathering.
There are also some parties in Silicon Valley, but they don’t pay much attention to the sense of ceremony. People can have parties in the office, and they only attract young girls.

Subconsciously holding his girlfriend's arm, Musk, with dark circles under his eyes, looked very unconfident. He invested 3000 million in the rocket, but the funds were not enough. If he failed again, the money would be gone completely.

Tesla couldn't hold on any longer. They couldn't even deliver orders on time. Musk, who had been sleepless for more than a month, looked at his beautifully dressed girlfriend and couldn't help whispering again:

"Go back, dear, this is not where we are supposed to be"

Talulah Riley, with her blonde hair tied up, looked a little more mature. She firmly pulled her boyfriend through the reception area and even encouraged him:

"I know what you need, and they will definitely invest in you!"

When they arrived at the main banquet hall, they both breathed a sigh of relief. There were many Wall Street people present, most of whom were management of several funds and investment banks. The female companions were also dressed more conservatively.

Before 7 o'clock, it was cocktail time and everyone could chat freely. Many people at the scene were teasing the CEO of Lehman Brothers, and low laughter was heard from time to time.

Musk, holding a glass of wine, did not receive any attention. Some people recognized him, but most of them had no interest in communicating. Everyone liked to add icing on the cake because it meant considerable profits.

Musk is currently labeled as being fired, having a series of failed Falcon test flights, and being a liar in electric sports cars. Anyone who has read the news knows that this guy is running out of money in pursuit of his dream.

At 7:30, everyone was seated, and accompanied by music, the exquisite multi-course service began. Tonight was Italian cuisine.

Musk, who was sitting at the last seat, had no interest in eating or taking part in the discussion until applause broke out in the banquet hall and Ken Griffin appeared in front of everyone with his wife Anne Dias.

At the front, Li You and Bobby Akers hugged the two people warmly. There was still a short time before the banquet officially started.

As the applause died down, Ken Griffin thanked everyone, then pointed to his gray hair and joked casually:
"With a seven-fold leverage, I lose hundreds of millions of dollars every week. This is the price! I am just like everyone else. I feel scared when I see the numbers for a while!"

“But we won! I knew that preventing investors from withdrawing their money was the worst option, but in the end, there were still people who believed in me and in Citadel.”

"Ax Capital gave me great support. Those arrogant investment banks paid the price. Those guys who called us a cancer lost everything!"

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Musk was listening intently, and when he heard Ken Griffin announce that the foundation would rebound with a return rate of more than 60% next year, he couldn't help but let out a low cry like everyone else at the scene.

But the "surprise" was not over yet. Bobby Akers, dressed in a formal suit and looking calm, greeted the little old man Paul Pellegrini, everyone in the banquet hall held their breath involuntarily.

Before Musk could even ask any questions, Bobby's deep voice came to his ears:

"ISDA, the official approval document provided by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, almost ruined everything for us because of this document approving the complex CDS contract business!"

"Paul's arrival saved the company!"

"Lee has said more than once that at Ax Capital, we are all one family, and now we have completed the sale of the last CDS."

"1.85 million US dollars is what Paul should have received last year, and 4500 million is the personal return for me and Lee."

The huge number made everyone in the banquet hall hold their breath, and many people even blushed. In just one year, the Italian old man Paolo Pellegrini completely turned around.

Despite everyone's congratulations, Pellegrini cried sadly because he almost committed suicide due to depression due to the huge losses in 06.

As the oldest person in the company, if the investment fails, he will be completely finished. This is an investment that will cost him the rest of his life.
“When I invested in Ax Capital, we encountered 911/, and the attack almost destroyed the entire company!”

"I'm not God, but I feel I have to step up at this time, so I decided to take responsibility for the children's future. Now we have overcome another difficulty, the little ones have grown up, and everything is on the right track!"

Li You brought a little girl who had just entered high school to the front of the crowd to review the history. Some shareholders' families also shed tears. After 8 years, they had a prosperous life again.

In the "family culture", when we first started raising funds, we all paid out of our own pockets, and now everyone is getting rewarded.

"I like to share wealth. I hope the little ones can be admitted to prestigious schools. I have prepared everything for them. I hope they can continue to work hard!"

“Wealth only makes our lives better, don’t let wealth erode your dreams!”

"It's dangerous and tiring, but as long as we unite together, we can overcome all difficulties."

These words made the little girl throw herself into Li You's arms and cry, and the family members also applauded proudly.

Perhaps 08 was a disaster for ordinary taxpayers, but for the profiteers, it was the beginning of happiness.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, everyone started to fill their stomachs, and Bobby and Ken Griffin began to wander among the important investors. A hearing might be held in November, and they had to stick together.

Li Youze "spends money" on behalf of Ax Capital. Although it is not time to withdraw the investment yet, they will still need a large sum of money after the end-of-year profits expire, and now they have to convince the other party to continue investing.

Until 9:30, when the post-dinner event began, Musk still hadn't been able to talk to a few people. Those who looked like management were circling around Li You and his group, while the rest were laughing and enjoying the banquet.

Musk was relieved that his girlfriend did not attract many suitors. He felt that he had overthought it at the beginning and those rumors were indeed lies.

"My dear, there will be a dance later. It is said that it will last until midnight."

Talulah Riley, who had just returned from her female companion's place, whispered a reminder in her boyfriend's ear. Musk, with his empty wallet, felt like a minion and no one cared about him here.

In the early days of SpaceX, he hosted Silicon Valley investors in his garage, and at that time he had the support of his friends, but the situation is completely different now.

The two of them hadn't noticed that as time went by, more young faces appeared, and at 11 o'clock in the evening, more and more young girls began to appear in the luxurious ballroom. The high ceiling, the gorgeous golden chandeliers, the colorful decorations, the guests in their best clothes dancing, and the orchestra playing beautiful classical music.
The night outside the window reminded Musk that time was running out, but he couldn't find an opportunity until Talulah Riley helped her boyfriend take the initiative.

At this time, Li You was pulled to the second floor by the Olsen twin sisters. The two petite girls were held in their arms, one on the left and one on the right, and they laughed softly from time to time.

When Talulah Riley mustered up the courage to walk to the second floor and stepped onto the red carpet, she felt uneasy.

Climbing up the "X-shaped" staircase allowed her to overlook the view. She didn't know when the young girls had occupied the space.

"Lee, can I invite you to dance? Natalie and I are good friends."

Talulah Riley was breathing heavily. The party was coming to an end, but her boyfriend still failed to get investment, which made all her efforts in vain. This might be her last chance.

Li You interrupted the other person and patted the two people beside him. The latter looked at the slender blonde girl curiously:

"Sorry, there are so many people here tonight, I almost forgot to entertain you, dear, please invite Mr. Musk to the bar, I think this is what he needs."

Mary-Kate, who was wearing a white slim-fitting dress, and Ashley, who was wearing a black dress, looked at each other. They both drank some champagne, and their faces turned slightly red. They looked at the reserved girl in front of them and said in a sweet voice:

"have fun."

Musk was confused when he was pulled by the twins. When he saw everyone cheering for the arrival of Li You and Talulah Riley, he wanted to say something, but in the end he saw his girlfriend's "relieved" eyes.

Cheerful music sounded, and the party seemed to have entered another stage. Musk came back to his senses when he heard the two people's greetings. The twins' makeup was very immature, which made them look younger:
"Can we reserve two electric sports cars?"

"There should be three. Elizabeth's birthday is coming up. Why are you not saying anything?"

The Olsen sisters' voices made Musk stunned again, and he remembered the gossip he saw in the Los Angeles Times.

When the twins were adults, they showed up at a Hamptons party. They had been "hooking up" together for a long time, which led to the assumption that Lee Yoo liked young girls.
"Sorry, um. We may not be able to deliver the orders on time these days."

Musk felt bad for saying this, but fortunately the twin sisters did not embarrass him, and they were not as rebellious as reported in the newspapers. They seemed very different from what they saw on the big screen.

Bobby and Kenneth Griffin were still having a drink in the bar, and they were still discussing the issue of the hearing. The federal government's requirements needed to be met, but their interests should not be harmed.

There are still many issues that need to be resolved regarding the specific means of cooperation.

The Olsen sisters said hello and left, which made Musk not know what to say. Looking at the two people sitting near the bar, he was embarrassed for a moment.

"You had the opportunity to introduce my investment, but you chose Valor Equity Partners. How is your former colleague? I hope he is not involved in this crisis."

Also in Chicago, Kenneth Griffin learned about the private equity firm and was impressed by a report in the Chicago Tribune.

"I just don't like the way you work together. Sorry, I don't mean to condemn you, but the final result of many companies is that they disappear."

"Goldman Sachs fooled me, and I know why it happened"

Musk spread his hands in frustration. He felt that he had messed up. Obviously, the other party did not like his former colleague Gracias. He did deliberately avoid these hedge funds during the B round of financing.

"Man, talk about your rockets and cars, maybe you should have a drink!"

Bobby, who had taken off his suit jacket, ordered a glass of wine and waved to Musk, who sat between the two of them. After drinking the glass in one gulp, he seemed to have given up and started to introduce his own company while complaining about the investors.

When it was 12 o'clock midnight, the heavy black curtains in the huge ballroom had fallen down at some point, the music began to become soothing, and the lights gradually dimmed.

In Los Angeles, some tabloids described Li You as a "harvester", and also gossiped that he did not train every day, partying every day, and his physical fitness declined sooner or later.

This kind of report is for Lakers fans to see. It has been very popular over the years. Little Huangwen’s excellent work has even been recognized by some spectators.

Talulah Riley was a little nervous at first, but she soon relaxed. Li You was very gentlemanly. Under his guidance, her dance steps became brisk and she gradually immersed herself in the atmosphere of the scene.

But as time went by, the blonde soon became dumbfounded, and before she knew it, some of the young girls' clothes disappeared, and the band was replaced by naked women.

All kinds of blushing noises began to appear, and it was obvious that the banquet had entered another stage.

Turning around, Talulah Riley watched a young girl's clothes slip off. The girl even licked her lips ambiguously, and then started a new dance with her young partner.

The warmth from the big hand on her waist made Talulah Riley twist her body involuntarily. Li You seemed not to have seen what was happening on the scene. His eyes were still clear, and he even asked considerately:

"Want to take a break?"

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The blonde took deep breaths. The chaotic scene around her made her heart beat faster. She didn't know if this was an invitation, but her restless body made her nod involuntarily.

Some people were sucking happily, some were being besieged, and Talulah Riley, whose mind was blank, was taken to the second floor, and her body trembled slightly as she looked down.

When entering the room, Talulah Riley sat on the sofa in a daze. Without waiting for Li You to speak, she subconsciously said:
"I want to take a shower first."

Li You showed a teasing smile on his face, as if he saw through the blonde girl's thoughts, and said teasingly:
"It's just a lifestyle. Maybe you read too many boring Los Angeles newspapers. Take a good rest. Your boyfriend is very good. He can make me a lot of money, so the difficulties will soon pass."

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Watching Li You wave his hand and leave, Talulah Riley was stunned for a long time. She felt inexplicable emotions in her heart. Thinking about what her boyfriend had gone through in the past few months, all her emotions turned into gratitude in the end:

"Thank you, Lee! I don't know how to express my gratitude."

The blonde girl's thanks did not stop Li You. Pure desire could no longer control him. To a certain extent, he did not lie. This could be regarded as an opportunity to make money that came right to his doorstep.

Musk, who was always making big promises, even talked about Mars immigration in the bar, and the three of them even discussed the plot of a science fiction movie.

Seeing Li You take off his tie and sit over, Musk remembered his girlfriend, but before he could say anything, he was quickly attracted again:
"I can give you $5000 million or $1 million, and we can even help you get a place in the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program that the federal government is going to introduce."

"Elon, with all this, what can you bring us?"

Li You casually took a glass of whiskey, leaned against the bar, and stated his conditions. Musk opened his mouth, but couldn't say "You will make a fortune".

After the "money-sharing" conference, all his confidence disappeared. The other party who made money during the financial crisis was completely different from the investors he had contacted before.

".I don't know, I think the space program is the future with lower costs, and the same goes for electric cars."

Musk said this dryly and lowered his head in embarrassment. He himself didn't know if he could achieve this goal. He had many competitors and he didn't even know that the federal government had loan subsidies.

Seeing Li You's expression, Bobby quickly added:
"The ATVM loan program will be introduced by Congress in the fall. It will be overseen by the Department of Energy. The relevant provisions will usually be passed within 36 months. You should know how efficient they are."

"If you choose to stand with us, we will get this plan passed quickly within 180 days, and you can get this low-interest loan within 36 days of passing it."

"You'll probably get that money before Christmas, and on top of that, with our investment, it's enough to fail two or three more times."

Ken Griffin smiled inexplicably, and seeing Musk's eagerness, he whispered the final condition:
"We want you to support a group of parts suppliers after you get the loan."

Musk finally understood that these people wanted to use taxpayers' money to save his company and also to bribe some congressmen.
Seeing the other party's hesitation, Li You didn't care whether Musk was pretending or not. After all, they had done a lot of insider trading, and they didn't care about certain bottom lines at all:
"If you feel bad about it, you can pay off the loan early. At the same time, our personal investment will still be valid. You can use our money to realize your dream!"

"This is a win-win deal, isn't it? You should know that there are more than 100 automakers in the United States who will apply for subsidies, and many of them are here to cheat money."

"If you really have confidence in Tesla, after getting the loan, use the money where it should be used."

When Musk heard about the subsidy, he knew that if he wanted to apply, he would have to compete with some established car companies, and those old guys would definitely lobby Congress frantically, just like when he got orders from NASA.

"If it's 1 million, I want to invest part of it in SpaceX. Our fourth launch will definitely be successful, and the time is at the end of September."

Musk put aside his discomfort. He didn't want to burn through his wallet to get so much money. He also had to think about his girlfriend and not live a hard life.

"Let's have a drink and celebrate the great beginning!"

“Cheers to the dream!”

Li You and Bobby raised their glasses with a smile, and Ken Griffin also smiled. The 37-year-old Musk felt relaxed at this moment and raised his glass with some excitement:

"Thank you, Li! Thank you for your support. I promise, we will succeed!"

"Fuck Goldman!"

Musk raised his glass repeatedly and became happier and happier as he drank. He could see that Li You seemed to have great confidence in him. Suddenly he thought of his girlfriend and politely said goodbye.

Seeing the other party's staggering back, Bobby shook his head. In his opinion, this investment was not profitable, but it would allow him to build more connections:
"Will he succeed? If this kind of electric sports car company goes public and there are problems with its financial reports, I believe there will be many people willing to short them."

“Dreams are priceless!”

Li You said this with a smile, which made Ken Griffin laugh out loud. He didn't believe in dreams and couldn't help but teasing:

"What the hell is a dream? I thought that blonde had an effect!"

When Musk arrived at the huge ballroom, he was completely stunned by the scene before him.

The release of the star traders' primitive desires and the indescribable chaos, set against the backdrop of the luxurious hall, made him stand on the stairs for several seconds.

"No no! Ma'am, don't do that."

With his confused thoughts, Musk instinctively looked for a girlfriend. Some girls wanted to invite him to join, but were all rejected. The smell of perfume mixed with other smells made people's heart beat faster involuntarily.

It wasn't until a naked young female waiter led him back to the room that Musk saw his girlfriend. He was stunned at first, and then he excitedly called out to God:

"OMG, Riley!"

Musk almost cried as he hugged his girlfriend. An inexplicable feeling of lost and regained arose in his heart.

After hearing Talulah Riley say that Li You left after dancing, Musk subconsciously let out a sigh of relief, then stammered and asked about what he had seen.

"Dance hall? I deliberately said I was a little tired, and then I stayed in the room. Honey, what's wrong?"

Seeing his girlfriend's curious look, Musk also told a white lie, shook his head, and pretended to be relaxed:

"A bunch of drunks were partying. I was successful, more successful than I ever thought possible. I didn't have to worry about funding anymore!"

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With her heart beating faster, Talulah Riley watched Musk hurriedly change the subject and a smile appeared on her face, but she was a little suspicious in her heart that her boyfriend came back too late.

It was already past 1 o'clock, and the restless Talulah Riley had originally dragged her boyfriend to a fierce competition, but the other party fell asleep on the bed.

Thinking of what happened tonight, the blonde girl couldn't help but recall Li You's clear eyes and brisk dance, which made her feel an inexplicable feeling in her heart:

“Will it really be so easy to succeed?”

On Saturday, August 8, the Wall Street Journal front page featured a photo of Li You, Musk, Bobby Akers and Ken Griffin toasting:

“The continuation of the Mars dream – Elon Musk.”

In the photo, Musk is very different from the past. He no longer has the vigor and vitality of the past, and his smile looks a little ingratiating. He is the second oldest among the four, but looks more like a "little brother."

Musk took the initiative to accept the interview with the reporter. He talked about the difficulties he encountered some time ago. He was no longer confused and seemed to have regained his confidence:

“I want to thank Lee. I almost thought I couldn’t convince them until Lee expressed his support.”

"This means so much to me and now I just want to say thank you to Lee for allowing me to continue chasing my dreams."

In a bad economic environment, this investment changed Musk, and at the same time gave more troubled companies hope that they could also overcome the difficulties.

Musk was not the only one who expressed his gratitude. The Miami Herald also released an exclusive interview early in the morning. Wade, the best performing player of the U.S. men's basketball team, also took the initiative to speak out in the interview:
"The gold medal is a kind of redemption for me! I will not make excuses for the failures in the past few years. The fact is that I am stronger now than before!"

"My physical condition is great now. In a way, I have to thank Lee. It is an honor to be his opponent. He really taught me a lot."

"Every great player needs an opponent. I think I can take on this task. I am very much looking forward to the new season. I will continue to challenge as always."

The photo of Wade biting the gold medal was also on the front page. After returning to Cleveland, LeBron James, like his good friend, shared his Olympic feelings in an interview and made the front page headlines.

"I even felt relaxed during the Olympic Games. We became more and more confident during the games, and our defense restricted teams from all over the world!"

"I have to thank Lee. He made me keep improving and keep chasing. They changed modern basketball and made us the best in the world."

"."

The spectators suddenly discovered that the returning American men's basketball team were all thanking Li You, and no one mentioned their captain Kobe Bryant. This phenomenon made many people confused.

After returning home, Kobe watched the ESPN program early in the morning. When he heard Stephen A. Smith praising his "arch-enemy" at the top of his lungs, his face was drawn for a moment.

It wasn't until Fisher called that Kobe shifted his focus. When he heard his teammates' excited introductions, a satisfied smile appeared on his face:

"Kobe, you should see how Matt is doing now. We've been training hard during the offseason!"

"Like I said, Matt is a tough guy, and even though you guys have had some issues in the past, I promise you, he truly supports you."

"."

Kobe listened to Fish's introduction and found that the Lakers' atmosphere group did not relax during the offseason. Thinking of Artest who had already "entered politics", he couldn't help but feel better:

“God sees my efforts!”

(End of this chapter)