NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 600 "Love Without Borders" (Daily Chapter)
On Friday, November 2008, 11, the last edition of The Hill changed its tone and content dramatically, turning it into The Washington Post overnight:
“From board meetings to congressional hearings: The dual identities of youth icons.”

Since traditional paper newspapers are distributed in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas, and most of the viewers are members of Congress, although newspapers have had a considerable influence in the past, most people do not pay attention to them.

However, Li You's arrival has changed the status quo. The place has become lively since Wednesday. Yesterday, a large number of police officers brought their families to "chase stars". Such a situation made the media reporters very excited.

Although the Rayburn Office Building has been under construction for a long time, it was originally designed to serve the congressmen. The original budget was 200 million US dollars, but the "additional funds that may be required" were too much.

In the end, the "extra" amount exceeded $9000 million.
In order to be able to work better, the leader at that time built an additional gymnasium without making it public. There was one underground parking floor and the luxurious gym was fully equipped.

There are dozens of cardio machines equipped with TV screens, weight machines and free weights, as well as a shooting range and a basketball court operated by the Capitol Police on the third basement floor.
The hearing ended early yesterday morning. In the afternoon, Li You enjoyed a "staff lunch" arranged by the police officers, and then went to the shooting range for training.

Finally, because everyone was so enthusiastic, they even held a "Capitol Police Basketball Game"!
Comrade Philip D. Morse, who served as Police Commissioner in 06, was very satisfied. The news from the New York Police Department was correct. Li You was indeed generous and very considerate of grassroots staff.

The finances of the New York Police Department Foundation are very opaque, which gives interested parties the opportunity to provide funding. Since 01, Li You has never missed a dinner held by the foundation.

Its good reputation gradually spread from that time. As the first police foundation in the United States, it has a great influence in the industry.

This time, Li You got a lot of useful information from Philip D. Morse. As for the slight expense, it was not important.

Upgrading equipment can better ensure the safety of members of parliament, which is all for the service of democracy!

The Donkey Party in Massachusetts was very dissatisfied with this. They could not make things difficult for George Soros, nor did they want to bully the scholar Jim Simons.
Philip Falcone couldn't make a move without making huge profits from subprime mortgages, so naturally he wanted to take control of Kenneth Griffin's Citadel and Li You's Ax Capital.

Unfortunately, some people refused to cooperate, not only successfully causing Li You's "show of wealth" to attract attention, but Kenneth Griffin and Bobby Akers also argued for their rights, and the hearing ended in a bad mood.

More and more media outlets are beginning to pay attention to today's situation. On Friday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held another meeting in Conference Room 2128.

Yesterday's hearing was chaired by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barnett Frank. After the verbal battle ended, the gay chairman failed to achieve his goal;
The afternoon session turned to Henry Waxman, another Donald Trump Party member who currently chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the main investigative committee of the House of Representatives.
When you come to Washington, there are "officials" everywhere. If you don't have anyone to introduce you, you can get into a lot of trouble just by using your connections.

At almost 14 p.m., the spectators and relevant staff were already in place.

Although the tension of yesterday's hearing was gone, seeing the bald Henry Waxman with that sour face told you that things would not be simple.

In fact, Chairman Waxman was the one who investigated the oil company Halliburton two years ago. Ax Capital had been on his investigation list for a long time, but he just couldn't find a breakthrough.

Many senior executives from major Wall Street investment banks also attended the meeting. The purpose of today's meeting was to discuss the "rescue plan." Without the accountability link, these spectators were still in the mood to whisper to each other.

The $7000 billion plan was finalized in mid-September. Now they just have to wait for stock prices to rise. Treasury Secretary Paulson has indeed not treated Wall Street unfairly.

At the conference table in the front row, George Soros said nothing. The legal staff member sitting next to him also sat upright. The gray-haired Jim Simons was sorting out documents with the help of his assistant, and they communicated with each other from time to time.

Philippe Falcone, a curly-haired man who occasionally pushes his glasses, feels the least pressure because his hedge fund does not make profits from subprime mortgage derivatives. The legal staff around him also look relaxed.

Soon the door of the conference room at the back was pushed open, and accompanied by two police officers, Li You and Bobby Akers entered with smiles on their faces, holding folders.

After sitting in the front row seats, Kenneth Griffin, who had been leaning back in his seat bored, raised his eyebrows at the two of them, and the assistant beside him immediately invited them to take their seats.

As if sensing that Waxman, who was presiding over the meeting, was in a bad mood, Kenneth Griffin lowered his voice and asked curiously:
"What did you do? This guy was so arrogant yesterday, but now he's giving us a bad look."

Bobby raised his hand to check the time, ignoring the gazes in front of him. Seeing that there were still 5 minutes left, he immediately turned around and said with a smile:
"The outcome is always decided outside the meeting room!"

The sound was not loud, but some people around could still hear it. Some Wall Street executives who were watching the incident all had smiles on their faces. No one liked to have a chain around their neck. Regulators should not try to control how people make money.

Li You unbuttoned his black suit, opened the folder, turned his head to look at several Donkey Party members, smiled and nodded at them, and then said softly:
"I have endorsed General Motors products and have a good relationship with Ms. Debbie Dingle."

After a moment's silence, Kenneth Griffin realized that Li You was talking about John Dingell's wife, who is 82 years old and is currently the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Most of John Dingell's wealth comes from General Motors stock and options, and his wife has been lobbying for the three major automakers: General Motors, Chrysler and Ford Motor Company.

Debbie Dingell is a descendant of the Fisher brothers, the founders of General Motors. These congressmen may have party affiliations, but ultimately they all serve their own interests.

Kenneth Griffin has always disliked cooperating with traditional companies on the decline, but when he heard that Li You was related to this, his eyes twitched slightly, and then he teased with "admiration":
"I thought you were only good with young girls!"

Li You curled his lips. In fact, as long as he attended a few parties, gave her 10 dollars every year, and gave her more during holidays, the old lady would naturally be happy.

Not to mention that Li You also took over some GM stocks. Now that the old man is about to die, if he doesn't use this favor, he will be taken to the coffin.
"Being older doesn't mean they don't like green paper. We need to take the lead instead of letting them decide."

Li You, who was checking the information, responded softly again. Seeing Henry Waxman's unfriendly gaze, he nodded slightly with a smile on his face.

Perhaps in a few days, he will replace John Dingell as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, but he will not officially take office until January, so time is not on his side.

At 14 p.m., the conference room quickly became quiet. Under the guidance of Henry Waxman, George Soros was still the leader. The financial tycoon started by talking about the world's financial landscape.

Then the scholarly Jim Simons made a brief addition, trying to explain to the congressmen the role of the relevant regulation through simple numbers.

Soon it was the "young people's" side. Philip Falcone also opposed the proposal to regulate hedge funds. Together with Griffin and Bobby, the relevant bill was eventually messed up by the congressmen.

At the end of the meeting, Henry Waxman suddenly changed the subject and asked again the question from yesterday's hearing:

"I've seen some new issues in the latest filing from Goldman Sachs, Abacus 2007-AC1, the mortgage-backed security offering advised by Ax Capital."

"Now I want to confirm this again, which involves misleading Congress."

The conference room suddenly became quiet. No one questioned Waxman for "meddling in other people's business". It seemed that everyone acquiesced to this behavior.

"Misleading Congress" sounds serious, but George Soros didn't even look up. Jim Simons wanted to say something, but the microphone in front of him was pulled away.
"Ladies and gentlemen, perhaps you are not very familiar with this special term, and I am the same."

“Mr. Chairman’s professional question should be better answered by our defense lawyers, but we come here in good faith, so I will answer the question now.”

Li You straightened the microphone in front of him and gradually raised his voice so that everyone in the conference room could hear clearly. Noticing Henry Waxman waving his hand, he said calmly:

"Goldman Sachs acted as a market maker, they were not the creator of the subprime mortgage-related securities, this is proven information."

"Ax Capital had no moral or legal obligation to tell Goldman Sachs' clients that they were taking significant risks."

"Goldman Sachs sells their products and we buy them. All of this is permitted by law. As for the huge profits, you can look at our losses in 05 and 06."

"I believe that no one is above the law. Ax Capital has always abided by the law. This is our corporate culture."

Soon, a congressman agreed that Goldman Sachs should be responsible for those clients, but Waxman still looked at the others and said in a deep voice:

"What I want to know is, were you involved in the design of Abacus 2007-AC1?"

Seeing that the other party was really trying to drag Goldman Sachs into the water, Li You raised the corners of his mouth, and his tone became more cheerful, and he responded again:
“Maybe we should invite Mr. Lloyd Blankfein today!”

"I have to reiterate our role, whether it's Axis Capital or Goldman Sachs, we have no legal obligation to inform clients that they are betting on the products they sell to them."

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It was obvious that Li You was changing the subject and did not talk about the birth process of this CDO product at all, but only talked about the results. Henry Waxman had no way to deal with it because legally, this was indeed in line with the rules.

If it were Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, he would most likely say the same thing. Even if the two companies work together to manipulate CDO products, it would be legally permitted.

This was not a hearing. In the end, George Soros and several congressmen turned the topic back to the issue of "hedge fund regulation", and Waxman could only purse his lips.

Nearly 4 hours later, the door of the conference room was reopened. The invited Wall Street executives witnessed how Li You and his colleagues "obeyed the law". They all looked puzzled, and then regained their confidence.

The financial crisis did happen, but the relevant practitioners did not think they were wrong. They just envied those who made a lot of money!
A large number of media reporters were outside the Rayburn office building, at the Rayburn statue in the ground courtyard on the first floor, and some invited reporters were waiting here early.

Seeing these "crazy" reporters, Bobby and Kenneth Griffin immediately took a detour. George Soros also did not want to be interviewed and began to evacuate under the protection of guards.

Li You accepted everyone who came and was soon surrounded by people. All kinds of questions popped up, forcing him to wave his hand to signal for silence:
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is not the place for an interview, but I still want to answer everyone's questions."

"Yes, the financial crisis has occurred, and the federal government is preparing to 'rescue' it. Everyone attending this meeting today will do their part."

"There's nothing wrong with wanting a house. It means a home, and we all want to provide the best life for our children!" "Think back to the feeling of seeing those lovely smiling faces when you return home! For the sake of your family, everyone needs to hold on, and everything will be fine!"

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Li You talked a lot about the tiredness of logging, which made Philip Falcone, who was about to slip away, twitch his mouth. He asked people to insist on working to pay off the high mortgage and even called on the whole family to pay it together. This is simply the devil!
But in Li You's words, paying off the family's loan became something worthy of praise. Curly-haired Falcone quickened his pace, but ultimately could not escape the "ridicule."

"Basketball? Of course I won't give up basketball. I love this sport, just like Mr. Falcone loves ice hockey!"

"If he were 31 again, he would definitely continue playing ice hockey! Wealth is not important, we just have pure passion, this is the romance of men."

Philippe Falcone had to stop and saw Li You giving him a thumbs up. At this moment, it seemed that his teeth were shining. For a moment, he could only force a smile and expressed his agreement to the reporter:
"Yes, Li is right. Wealth is not important. Until now, I still insist on playing ice hockey."

"If I hadn't been injured, I might have become a professional athlete. I understand how Li feels."

Li You affectionately hugged the middle-aged man who was more than 10 years older than him, and once again showed a sincere smile on his face. He talked in front of the reporters about how pure sports are more important than extraordinary wealth!
Philip Falcone heard this nonsense, and saw that many reporters seemed to agree with it. He didn't know what to say for a moment. It was not until he walked out of the hall that the Harvard elite sighed in a low voice:
"Those people actually believed what you said!"

After sighing, Philippe Falcone felt a little regretful. Ax Capital had ruined many companies over the years, and he didn't want to deal with them too much. However, Li You didn't care, but responded softly:

"Because what I said is true! Isn't it respectable for the whole family to pay off the mortgage so that the child can have a home?"

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If they want to increase the value of the CDS they take over, the mortgage cannot be stopped. Philip Falcone can't see Li You's true thoughts, and finally he can only shake his head:
“Give Paul my regards. Hope to see him again at the Harvard Alumni Reunion!”

"Yes, he made 2 million, I'm sure he will be there."

Li You hugged and greeted Falcone again. The latter was still sighing when he left. He knew that the other party was not satisfied with the federal rescue plan. The faces of some congressmen probably broke Falcone's heart.

The temperature in Washington in the evening was only around 7 degrees, and the onlookers soon saw the "low-key" black Saleen S7 supercar near South Capitol Street.

The police officer got out of the car with a reluctant look on his face. The scissor door rose and he handed the key to Li You again. Seeing that some reporters were taking pictures, he couldn't help but sighed softly:

“Lee, this is a really nice car!”

"Actually, I prefer SUVs! Thanks, man. There's a discount at Happy's on Connecticut Avenue, but you have to make a reservation in advance."

Seeing Li You blink, the black police officer immediately thanked him sincerely. Signatures restaurant went bankrupt due to the bribery case of well-known lobbyist Jack Abramoff and was recently taken over by Li You.

In the past, this "political restaurant" was extremely famous and was even a gathering place for the Elephant Party. However, after Li You took over, he completely restructured it and stripped away the "squid" restaurant attribute. Perhaps this was one of the reasons why Henry Waxman was dissatisfied.

This resulted in a loss of some customers, but it also became more popular, and crowds began to go to the restaurant to enjoy the food, so in short, the restaurant is making more money than before.

The car lights flickered slightly, the engine hummed, and some reporters were still pressing the shutter button, watching Li You slowly drive away in the black supercar.

Only when the taillights were out of sight did the reporters reluctantly look away. This sports car is indeed attractive, but it is more likely to make people jealous:
"When did Li buy this car? Why haven't I seen it before?"

The young white reporter from the Washington Post was obviously jealous, but the reporters from New York were not surprised. Seeing the young man's envious eyes, they said proudly:

“Why wasn’t it given to Li by the car dealer?”

Hearing the answer of "superior", the young man was immediately furious. He really didn't understand why these people would empathize with Li You. For a moment, he could only lower his head and mutter:
“It’s not your car.”

It is difficult for ordinary people to understand celebrity fans. But for die-hard fans of Li You, if Ge Ge is awesome, then I am awesome too!
The meeting, which was supposed to be held in a low-key manner, began to sweep across the United States from Washington with Li You's "help", and more people began to pay attention to the previously serious bills.

As a relatively neutral media, the Associated Press also released a recent interview at this time. Li You's call for "working hard for the family" made many fans burst into tears:
“The pigeons are so great!”

As for the ordinary people who said they couldn't pay back their loans, they also fell silent under the attacks of fans. They had no chance of winning against them online:

"Why don't you fight for your family? It must be because you are not working hard enough!"

Some die-hard fans even said on Reddit that they cried after watching the interview. Their idol is so rich, but they still work hard to play for them. What a love this is:

"I will always support Lee! He is a person who truly loves basketball! He fights for our victory!"

"Those clowns will never try to steal Lee's honor. We must resist them!"

The content of the relevant posts was widely recognized on social media. Those who made sarcastic remarks were attacked, and the "family members" came out collectively. For a time, several players who wanted to win the award were silent.

On Saturday, the 15th, the Cavaliers will face the Jazz at home tonight. Deron Williams is still out due to injury, but Dwight Howard is returning from injury.

With 7 wins and 2 losses, the excellent record makes head coach Mike Brown in high spirits. Coaching the Cavaliers is much easier than coaching the Rockets. Under the new tactical system, just give the ball to James.

In a brief interview before the game, Black Bread sang praises for his apprentice MVP, saying he had found his own way of coaching:
"It's hard for me to describe how good LeBron is! He is really outstanding. I think he has a chance to become the next Lee!"

"As for the award, I think young people should be encouraged! We have all seen LeBron's transformation. He can do anything in the new season."

In order to better serve LeBron James and Dwight Howard, the Bucks chose to trade Drew Gooden for Mo Williams.

This recent transaction has played a significant role so far. With the help of the backcourt duo of Delonte West and Mo Williams, the Cavaliers' offensive firepower is even stronger than last season!
The outstanding record is the best proof. Mike Brown gave up the idea of ​​building a team based on defense and began to train James into a ball-handling forward.

The Cleveland sports media were very satisfied with the head coach's response. The outside public opinion was too outrageous!
Li You obviously did not fully commit to basketball. He was absent for a week, but the call for MVP was getting louder and louder. They could only resist this phenomenon and look forward to a better performance from James.

The Quicken Loans Arena was packed that night. Although many teams had problems with attendance, the Cavaliers' market was still hot!
The Chosen One did not disappoint the fans' expectations. He made 9 of 6 shots in the first half and scored 17 points efficiently. He continued to fire in the second half and finally kept his data at 38 points.

出场42分钟，21中13，三分线外7中3，罚球11中9，38分5篮板7助攻2抢断2盖帽2失误。

93:106, the Cavaliers successfully defeated the Jazz and continued their recent winning streak.

伤愈复出的德怀特霍华德出场27分钟，11中6，罚球8中4，轻松砍下16分11篮板2盖帽3失误的两双数据。

After the game, the Quicken Loans Arena was filled with jubilation. The Cavaliers fans were cheering for the home team. The core players inside and outside seemed to have reached their peak. At this moment, everyone believed that the future was promising!
The change in tactics turned Howard into a supporting role. In Van Gundy's system, he was the absolute defensive core. However, after pursuing offense, not only did his offensive role decrease greatly, but he also had to "reduce the burden" for his partner.

During the interview, Howard smiled brightly, but when talking about the process of tonight's game, he couldn't help but laughed and called out:
"I feel great! My body is stronger than before the injury!"

"Brothers, don't worry about me. I can take more responsibility on the offensive end. You know, I'm a talented big man. I can dominate both offense and defense in the game!"

The Cleveland sports reporter didn't pay much attention to this remark. After all, the "big boy" always boasted in the past. Although James knew what his partner meant, he didn't respond immediately:
"I want to thank Coach Brown for the new system! I'm not a scorer, I know my talents, and I can find my teammates!"

"The team has a good chemistry. Dwight's return allows us to counterattack more easily! Compared to previous seasons, we have become more tacit."

Howard glanced at his partner, but James still didn't react much. Instead, he smiled, hugged the "big boy", and joked in front of the reporters:

"We will become the strongest duo in the 21st century! We are very confident about this"

"MVP"

As they walked toward the player tunnel, fans on both sides shouted loudly, and Howard and James waved at the same time, as if they both felt that the fans were cheering for them.

The outstanding record and the unreserved support of the head coach did give James more confidence. Before entering the locker room, he turned around and reminded his partner again:
"Dwight, you know that post-up offense is an inefficient way to attack."

"Convert my assists into dunks and we can keep winning."

The Cavaliers coaching staff, who also advocate data analysis, supports James' style of play, but Howard is not satisfied with his current role. He backstabbed Van Gundy not to be a dunker:
"I always go into position to attack. The team needs me in the low post. Bro, you should believe me!"

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Neither of them said anything more. Daniel Gibson saw his good brother and immediately led the cheering in the locker room. Delonte West also followed suit and applauded:

"MVP! MVP!"

(End of this chapter)