stonecrandall Chapter 172 Season Overall Rating Gift Pack is Here! A chance to win before the suspension!
Chapter 172 Season Overall Rating Gift Pack is Here! A chance to win before the suspension!
Chapter 172 Season Overall Rating Gift Pack is Here! Make a fortune before the suspension!
"You're a complete bastard." Jordan shook his head, suddenly stepped forward and hugged Lin Tian, then said, "But as long as I don't retire, what you want will never come your way! Championship? MVP? Finals MVP? If you've got the guts, try taking it from me!"
"First of all, the MVP isn't yours. Even if it was a contest, I stole it from Malone," Lin Tian said with a smile. "Secondly, without me, your goal should be to make the playoffs, not to continue winning championships. You've lost one of the league's best point guards!"
"I've never seen such a shameless guy in my life." Jordan shook his head helplessly, gave Lin Tian the middle finger as a gesture of friendship, and then turned to chat and celebrate with others. As for Lin Tian...
Jordan had already tried his best, setting aside his so-called dignity and actively asking Lin Tian to stay. He even resorted to the tactic of accepting a minimum salary, all to keep Lin Tian on the team.
But Lin Tian, that bastard, didn't even consider it for a second before declaring he wouldn't stay.
Seriously, they don't give me any face at all.
If Lin Tianzhen really didn't want to stay, Jordan knew that no matter what he said, it would be a waste of time and effort.
Instead of lingering and wasting time here, let's be more carefree and wish him a safe journey!
Continuing to chatter with Lin Tian will only spoil the pure joy of winning the championship tonight!
Everything that followed happened so naturally.
The championship award ceremony, the Finals MVP award ceremony, the team's excited celebration, the championship speeches from Stern to Reinsdorf and Jordan, regardless of whether Lin Tian chose to stay or not, this night was perfect for Chicagoans!
The moment Stern handed the Finals MVP trophy to Jordan, it meant that the final suspense of the season had been revealed!
At that very moment, the system issued a prompt with perfect timing.
"Congratulations on completing your second season! Your season rating is now available. Would you like to check it now?"
"Check!"
Before the team started celebrating wildly, and while his teammates were still lining up to touch Jordan's trophy, he opened his season gift pack early.
After all, Lin Tian likes girls touching his trophies, but he would never touch anyone else's trophy! Don't even think about it!
Don't touch it!
"Season ratings are in progress..."
"Season ratings are out!"
Personal data rating: A!
Team Status Rating: S!
Team Performance Rating: S!
"Highlight Competition Rating: S+!"
Overall rating: S-!
Same as last year! Still an S-.
Looking at the evaluations for this season, Lin Tian recalled last year's.
Last year, Lin Tian had one B+, one A, and two S+ scores. This season, he has one A, two S scores, and one S+ score, which is indeed about the same.
"The season's overall rating reward pack has been sent to the host. Pack level: S-. Would you like to open the pack immediately?"
"Open!"
"Host has gained 3000 experience points!"
"Host has obtained one monthly subscription trial card for top-tier soccer stars!"
"Russell Westbrook's card verification for the 2016-2017 season (odd month)!"
Wow! A monthly trial card!
Lin Tian fell in love with this thing the moment he saw it!
Is this trial card also available for monthly subscription?
Will there be annual or quarterly subscriptions next season?
Especially Westbrook's trial card...
Well, how should I put it? Westbrook is a bit different from other stars in their prime. Others are good at individual games and explosiveness, but Westbrook is really good at what he can do consistently, and the effect is even more terrifying!
After all, if you score 30+10+10 in a game, the fans will just say "awesome!"
If you were to score 30+10+10 in every game for a month, the fans would have to call you God.
If Oscar Robertson were to average that number of games per game for an entire season, he would be in tears.
Back then, it was Westbrook who, with his three consecutive seasons averaging a triple-double and four triple-doubles in five years, directly pushed Robertson from the top ten in NBA history to outside the top 20.
Westbrook single-handedly devalued triple-doubles, turning them into "just so-so" statistics.
This monthly pass is really a great thing!
Even if he only gets one trial card this time, it's still much more cost-effective than the two cards he got last time!
Okay, that's obvious.
After all, last time you needed two cards to play two matches, but this time you only need one card, which can last for a month!
"The host has acquired Liu Xiang's hurdling talent: The Leap of China!"
This……
Lin Tian looked at the last reward in the gift package and fell into deep thought.
This talent of his... isn't very useful at all!
Liu Xiang is indeed the world's top hurdler, and at one point was even the best hurdler in the world. He is also the pride of China and the hope of track and field. He achieved a breakthrough for the Chinese team in the hurdling event!
All of these are correct, but what's the use of his hurdling talent?
If someone crawls between my legs in the future, I can more easily step over them without being hit in the groin.
Although it may seem like an advantage in terms of jumping ability, to be honest, hurdling involves running and jumping forward. In basketball, what technical move requires running and then jumping forward?
After much deliberation, Lin Tian could only think of one technical move that required him to jump forward.
When making physical contact while shooting.
Commonly known as staged accident...
It is also James Harden's signature move!
From now on, am I going to start a career of staged accidents?
impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Even if this talent is completely turned into a mascot, a completely useless vase, it absolutely cannot become a 1-point war god!
This is the bottom line.
If you play badly, no matter how many points you score, it's still a negative score.
That's all the stuff in this gift pack: 3000 experience points and a monthly trial card. It's alright.
As for that "Leap of China"?
Just pretend it doesn't exist!
After drawing the gift pack, Lin Tian didn't rush to use the experience points. He had already accumulated quite a few more, thanks to the continuous drops from Jordan's performance in the Finals, plus his previous accumulation and this 3000 points. It was enough for Lin Tian to make another breakthrough. However, considering that he would be playing with a new team and new teammates in the new season, Lin Tian thought he should wait until the new team was fully formed. Then, based on his teammates' situation, abilities, strengths, and what the team needed Lin Tian to do, he would decide which skills to improve.
Only in this way can you make yourself stronger in the new season!
Anyway, there are no matches to play in the summer, so there's no rush, absolutely no need to rush!
After Lin Tian opened the gift pack, the entire Bulls' celebration reached a frenzied state! Everyone had completely gone mad! They wanted to release all the pressure of the past year!
Then, of course, came a series of celebrations and revelries, including the annual championship parade. The Bulls once again spread their joy of winning the championship throughout the city!
When everything returned to normal and all the celebrations were over, it was already June 20th in the blink of an eye.
The Bulls players have mostly gone on vacation, and the whole of Chicago is slowly recovering from the decadent lifestyle of the past week.
Lin Tian yawned as well, sitting on the sofa in his living room. His head was still a little fuzzy. In the past week, he had no idea how much he had drunk, how many parties he had attended, or how many celebrations he had held.
Now, it's time to make some plans for summer.
Pelinka, dressed in a suit, was already sitting next to Lin Tian, looking very energetic. He was just waiting for Lin Tian to get ready so they could have a good discussion about the upcoming off-season.
"The free agent market officially opens on July 1st, which is a full 10 days away. In principle, we cannot contact any team before that day." Pelinka began his explanation after seeing that Lin Tian had almost recovered.
"In principle? What about in reality?" Lin Tian looked at Pelinka's wicked grin and knew that this guy was definitely the type whose only principle was that he had no principles at all.
"Actually, I have already contacted a third of the teams in the league and had preliminary discussions. Half of these teams believe that you will join them this summer."
"However, I think there's no need to rush. Let's wait until July to make a decision. My contact with them in advance was purely to spread the word, get them to compete, and drive up your market value! It also lets them know our target price, deterring any teams trying to snatch you up at a bargain price!"
At this point, Pelinka's eyes gleamed with fervor: "A contract like Jordan's is incredibly rare. Unless the salary cap suddenly doubles this summer, no one can give you that kind of contract. That's the rule!"
"However, I'm confident I can get you a contract on par with Shaq or Howard last year! A super contract that's second to none except Jordan! A starting salary of tens of millions is just the basic requirement; if a team doesn't offer a starting salary of tens of millions, I'll kick them out!"
"So, now there's a question: do you want to sign a long-term contract like Shaq or Howard, or a short-term contract of around 3 years, so you can acquire Bird rights after 3 years and then sign a brand new top-tier contract?"
"After all, the new collective bargaining agreement will be re-signed next year, and the salary cap, contract model, and the new broadcasting agreement that the league will sign in a few years will all likely cause drastic changes to player income and contract amounts."
"The super long-term max contracts signed now may become ordinary contracts in a few years. For example, when Michael and Scott signed their contracts, their annual salaries of around 300 million were the top in the league. But now it seems that they have worked for the Bulls for many years for nothing."
"Similarly, there's Magic Johnson's 25-year, $2500 million contract back then, which seemed like an unimaginable 'sky-high' deal at the time. Now it seems like a bargain. After all, we can't expect every team owner to be like Jerry Buss. Not everyone is so generous as to voluntarily revise the contract amount with the players."
After Pelinka finished speaking, he looked at Lin Tian and asked again, "So, what kind of contract do you want? A long one or a short one?"
This little sly bitch is actually testing me?
Looking at Pelinka, who seemed full of ambition and confidence, Lin Tian could easily guess that this guy had already planned everything. He asked Lin Tian this question partly out of respect for his client, and partly to test Lin Tian's judgment.
Where is the cautious and submissive man he was when the two first met last year?
This year, with Lin Tian's outstanding performance and soaring market value, as well as the numerous business endorsements Pelinka secured for Lin Tian, Pelinka now enjoys a very good reputation in the industry!
Of course, what made Pelinka famous throughout the United States was the super contract he signed with AND 1 for Lin Tian. This amazing sneaker contract truly made him shine in the agent world and rise to fame.
Pelinka is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling newcomers in the agent industry today. It's just a pity that there isn't a Best Newcomer award in the agent industry, otherwise he would most likely win that award.
Lin Tian also heard that several rookie players from the 97 draft class chose to sign their agency contracts with Pelinka and become his players.
Well, we've gotten off topic. Regarding Pelinka's question, Lin Tian didn't believe he didn't have an answer in his heart. Lin Tian was quite certain that this guy was acting like he was the boss and that he could say whatever he wanted.
However, if Lin Tian gives an answer that doesn't align with his own thoughts, this guy will quickly try to persuade him with reason and emotion, making him agree with his ideas.
Little fox!
However, Lin Tian certainly didn't care about Pelinka's little scheme. So what if he likes to show off a bit? It's not a big deal. Lin Tian wasn't the kind of old-fashioned guy who demanded that his agent be a moral exemplar.
However, how could he show off in front of Lin Tian, who has God's vision?
Hehe... Today I'll show you what real showing off is!
"Look at that sly smile on your face, you already have the answer in your heart, don't you?" Lin Tian leaned back comfortably on the sofa and looked at Pelinka. "You must have done a thorough study, from the company's operating conditions, their views on the current labor agreement, to the changes they want to make next year, you know it all very well."
"Indeed... I do know a little about it." Pelinka never expected that Lin Tian would hit the nail on the head with just one sentence.
"Then you should know very well that there are at least 20 teams in the league that are currently operating at a loss. Team owners are eager to turn a profit. In addition, there have been super contracts for players such as Michael and Patrick in the last two years, as well as the behavior of some top stars signing a one-year maximum contract and then taking a one-year minimum contract."
"This situation has absolutely crossed the league's bottom line! It's too easy for all sorts of private deals and dual contracts to occur. With the changing times, there are more and more new, cunning and clever agents. The league's current salary rules have too many loopholes, and you agents are too malicious."
"A significant revision of the labor agreement after this round of negotiations is inevitable!"
"In the end, the real power and influence in so-called labor negotiations actually lie with the employers and the coalition. Ultimately, whoever controls the money has the final say! So next year's negotiations will definitely be a victory for the coalition and the employers!"
"Moreover, a stricter, clearer, and more comprehensive collective bargaining agreement is actually more conducive to the healthy development of the league, and for the players, the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks!"
"So, do you still want to hear my conclusion?" Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at Pelinka. That was enough!
"No wonder you're a top student from Penn!" Pelinka clapped his hands admiringly. "If you ask me, out of all 450 players in the NBA, there are probably no more than five who could think this far ahead, who could understand things so clearly!"
"My thoughts are the same as yours. In order to enable as many teams as possible to turn a profit, to prevent situations like Jason Kidd and Glenn Robinson who take over their teams as soon as they enter the league, and also to prevent situations like Jordan and Pippen who take cheap contracts and play for many years."
"The next version of the collective bargaining agreement will be extremely rigorous and detailed. The terms, amounts, and various additional conditions and rules of the new contracts will be incredibly comprehensive! At that time, it will be extremely difficult to find loopholes or oversights in the new collective bargaining agreement!"
"Or to put it another way, the new contracts signed this year and next are most likely the last chance for players to sign those astronomical, super-sized contracts! We must seize this opportunity!"
All correct!
Pelinka's analysis was exactly the same as Lin Tian's!
However, the biggest difference between the two is that Lin Tian has a god-like perspective and knows exactly how all of this will happen, while Pelinka knows nothing! He analyzed everything entirely based on his own experience, professional insight, and his own mind.
This guy truly deserves to be called a top agent of the future! He's definitely got some skills!
Pelinka is right. Before the new version of the collective bargaining agreement comes out, the current version does indeed have more advantages for the players.
There are no explicit regulations on contract length, no so-called maximum salary limit, no luxury tax, and few restrictions on players signing new contracts.
For example, Glenn Robinson demanded $1 million for 10 years when he first entered the league, but eventually reached an agreement for $6800 million for 10 years. Jason Kidd, after being drafted by Dallas, coerced the team into demanding $6000 million for 9 years! In the end, Dallas could only swallow their pride and sign this super contract that seemed like an astronomical sum at the time.
For example, there are no maximum salary or term limits nowadays, so theoretically, as long as the team is willing to pay and also has the player's Bird rights, the team can pay Jordan $3 million for 10 years, or even $50 billion for 20 years!
As long as the team is willing to pay, they can offer any kind of contract!
This is why, in this era, contracts are often for 7 or 8 years or longer!
For example, when teams renew contracts with their players, there are no restrictions on salary increases.
For example, Ewing's annual salary was $1800 million last year and $300 million this year. If the Knicks are willing, he can sign another $1800 million contract this year!
This makes it easy for various dual contracts to emerge.
For example, a team might negotiate with a player worth 5 million to first extend his contract for one year with an annual salary of 1 million, allowing the team to use its salary cap space to sign other free agents. When the contract expires, the team can then extend it for another year with a salary of 10 million. In total, the player can earn 11 million over two years, and the team can also sign another strong player. This is beneficial for both the player and the team!
Yes, of course, you can't let the league find out. Joe Smith, the number one draft pick in 1995, did this with the Timberwolves. In the end, the league found out and not only did they void his contract, but they also penalized the Timberwolves with five first-round draft picks!
This is just what has been discovered; what about the ones that haven't been discovered?
The new version of the collective bargaining agreement will close all these loopholes, leaving no room for players and teams to exploit them!
A well-established maximum salary system, strict contract terms, a more comprehensive and reasonable Bird rights system, standardized contracts that must be strictly adhered to by players from rookies to veterans, and various restrictions on free agent signings...
Various terms and conditions will officially take center stage after next year's labor negotiations! In fact, this labor negotiation also signifies that the NBA will transition from an era of unbridled growth and free-spirited development to one of strict management, precise and rigorous systems, and a legal framework!
Or to put it more clearly: the alliance will evolve from a ragtag group of amateurs into a professionally managed corporation!
This is why the NBA was able to develop rapidly over the next 20 years and capture so many markets around the world!
Of course, those things have little to do with Lin Tian now.
For Lin Tian, this year will be the last and only chance to sign a record-breaking contract!
Two years later, when the league stipulates that the starting salary of the maximum contract cannot exceed 25% of the salary cap, the starting salary of the player and the original team cannot exceed 30%, and the contract length cannot exceed 5 years, Lin Tian will not have this opportunity!
For example, Kevin Garnett will sign a 6-year, $1.2 million super contract next summer! And Shaquille O'Neal, who is also at the peak of his career, only has a 7-year, $1.2 million contract!
In the final year of Garnett's contract, his salary reached a staggering $2800 million!
It's worth noting that in that year, only two players in the league had salaries exceeding $2000 million. Besides Garnett's $2800 million, O'Neal's contract that year was just over $2000 million, directly creating a near-All-Star caliber player!
In the same year, top-five superstars in the league, such as Kobe, Iverson, McGrady, and Duncan, generally earned around $1300-1500 million annually.
Garnett alone is worth two of them!
The pressure from Garnett's contract is no less than that from Jordan's $3000 million annual salary!
Many people also say that this contract led to the league lockout because Garnett's exorbitant contract caused dissatisfaction among most team owners in the league!
Because with contracts, once you have the first one, you can get a second one!
If Garnett can be signed, then can we sign superstars like Iverson and Duncan whose contracts expire a few years later? If a 6-year, $1.2 million contract is signed, will anyone want a 5-year, $1.2 million contract?
All of this combined ultimately led to the league's lockout next summer!
Of course, none of this has much to do with Lin Tian!
He's not some reformer or hero with a heart for the world; he just wants to get his own benefits and the biggest contract ever!
As for the shutdown next year? Anyway, it will definitely resume, so why worry about it!
The most important thing for Lin Tian to consider is to seize the last opportunity before the shutdown begins and sign the biggest contract possible!
If the league's new rules apply, and Lin Tian is unable to stay with the Bulls, and the "Rose Rule," which is very favorable to rookies, has not yet been implemented, he can only sign a four-year maximum contract with his new team, with a starting salary of 25% of the salary cap.
Based on this year's salary cap of 2430 million, Lin Tian can only sign a contract with a starting salary of 600 million, an annual increase of no more than 8%, and a maximum of 4 years, which is a 4-year contract worth 2600 million.
That's not even enough to fill a tooth gap!
But if I were to sign with a new team now...
As long as the team has salary cap space and is willing to pay, Lin Tian can sign any contract!
Shaquille O'Neal's 7-year, $1.2 million contract? Or even further, Garnett's 6-year, $1.2 million contract?
No problem!
Everything depends on how sincere Lin Tian's suitors are!
After analyzing what level of contract Lin Tian could get this year, Pelinka continued, "I'll do my best to find you a super contract with a higher total salary and a longer term! Don't worry about that, he's my best guy, I'll definitely handle it perfectly for you!"
"But the question now is, what exactly are your requirements for a new team? Are you only looking at the money, or do you consider the team's roster, or do you have any requirements regarding the team's location?"
"First, I won't go to particularly strong teams, such as the Rockets, Knicks, or Heat. One reason is that I don't want people to say I'm riding on someone else's coattails, and the other is that I don't like competing with people who have already established themselves on the team for the top spot."
"I hate trouble."
"Secondly, I don't like places that are too cold, so I'm not considering places like Minnesota, Milwaukee, Toronto, or Vancouver!"
"Finally, I don't want to go to a bad or weak team. I don't want to put myself through some hellish test. I'm not a masochist. My goal next year is to beat the Bulls!"
"I think I understand." Pelinka nodded. "This way, we can eliminate at least two-thirds of the teams from our shortlist. We can pass them over directly. Well, actually, we don't even need to pass them over!"
"If they want to treat you to a meal, a trip, or to experience their local customs and culture..."
"As long as food and lodging are included, why not take advantage of the beautiful scenery and cultural landscapes of various cities?" Lin Tian grinned mischievously. What do you mean by not taking advantage of a bargain?
That's it! I, Lord Lin, will never disappoint those who want to treat me to dinner, shopping, and movies!
"So, that's pretty much it for the team. I've already spread the word and given them the bait. Every team in the league knows that our goal is a top-tier contract no less than Shaq's last year! Before they approach us, they'll definitely do the math, consider the options and costs carefully!"
"Before that, we don't need to worry too much about this. We still have 10 days. Let's go to Asia first, stay there for a week, have a good time, and participate in some activities."
"Then we'll go to Europe for a week, have some fun, participate in a few events to earn some money, and finally return to Chicago in early July to see what these teams have prepared for us. How about that?"
"No problem! Whatever you say! Where shall we go? I love traveling!" Lin Tian comfortably lay back in his chair, imagining the incredibly comfortable vacation he would enjoy for the next two weeks!
Asia and Europe combined, Pelinka, he really knows how to play the game!
"You definitely need to go back to your hometown for a visit. You haven't been back for a year, so you should get together with your family. As for Europe, wouldn't you like to go to Italy and Spain and meet up with your two good friends?"
good friend?
Upon hearing this word, Lin Tian immediately thought of Bellucci and Pataky.
Long time no see. I wonder if these two girls have missed me?
"I'll leave everything to you!" Lin Tian smiled and waved to Pelinka, indicating that he was in charge of everything.
Lin Tian was increasingly grateful that he had hired Pelinka as his agent!
Intelligent, cunning, insidious, profit-driven, with no moral fastidiousness, and most importantly, very sensible, a great wingman, and very clear about what Lin Tian wants, he is absolutely a perfect partner!
However, Lin Tian did not see the wicked smile that Pelinka gave after hearing Lin Tian say "do as you please".
"Do as I please? You said it!"
No matter how cunning and treacherous you are, Lin Tian, you're young but already like a thousand-year-old fox. This time, you'll still have to get on my pirate ship.
Five days later, Lin Tian, still in a daze, landed at the airport in Beijing, the capital of China. He was wearing huge sunglasses, not to look cool, but because his eyes were already covered in dark circles.
All Lin Tian wanted to do right now was lie in bed and sleep! He was exhausted! Even with his S+ level physical abilities, the "Czech Iron Man" title, and the "Stamina Rune," Lin Tian's stamina was completely depleted.
Of course, physical fatigue is secondary; Lin Tian's problem is mainly mental exhaustion!
too tired!
Who knows what Lin Tian went through in the past five days!
Starting from Manila, then Seoul, and finally Busan, Lin Tian participated in a total of 7 events in just two days, including events for AND 1 and other brands that Pelinka had signed him for.
For the past two days, Lin Tian has been eating in the car whenever he can. He's either participating in events or traveling, and after finishing one event, he rushes to the next, and after finishing another, he rushes to the airport...
Having fun? Experiencing local customs and culture?
Feel what?!
And these past two days have only been the beginning!
Next, Lin Tian held five events in Tokyo and Osaka over two days. At the last event in Tokyo, Lin Tian's eyes were almost closed, but for the sake of his AND 1 brand dividends, he forced himself to stay awake and interacted with fans for a full hour.
After participating in the final activities, it was already 10 p.m., but Lin Tian didn't even have a chance to go to the hotel to rest. He was dragged directly to the airport by Pelinka. After about two hours of travel, Pelinka let Lin Tian rest for a while in the VIP lounge at Tokyo Airport.
Lin Tian didn't know how long he slept. In short, he was in a daze and inexplicably dragged onto the plane by Pelinka, who very "thoughtfully" told him that if he was sleepy, he could continue to sleep for a while on the plane.
sleep?
I'll sleep with you, you watermelon, cola, and yo-yo!
If I ever give you the trip again, I'll be your son!
Even the most inhumane slave owner in America 200 years ago didn't exploit people like this, did he?
They're really pushing people to their limits!
Thankfully, it's all over!
Arrived in Beijing! Heading home!
I'm home!
Do you think I'm going to let you, little Pelinka, bully me here?
snort!
Daydreaming!
Lin Tian had even planned out his itinerary.
Go home! Go straight home!
Then go home and get a good two days and two nights of sleep, and then we'll talk about the rest.
"Does the driver you hired know where I live?" After finally getting into the car and comfortably lying down in the back seat, Lin Tian glanced at Pelinka and asked very cautiously.
"Of course I know. I arranged everything long ago. We even came back secretly this time. Nobody knew your flight information. Otherwise, how could you have come home without a single fan to greet you at the airport? Don't worry!"
"Finally home!" Lin Tian repeated the sentence, then almost burst into tears.
Over the past few days, he has spent two-thirds of his time traveling by car, plane, and boat.
I'm exhausted, really exhausted! And it's a mental and physical exhaustion and pain!
Next year, even if Pelinka talks a hole in the sky, I will absolutely not let Pelinka be in charge of my schedule.
Forget about Asia trips and Europe trips!
Lin Tian, half asleep in the car, slowly closed his eyes as his thoughts wandered. He had been sleeping very poorly these past few days. To put it simply, he had slept a lot, but not a single night had been a good night's sleep!
Either the time was too short, or the sleep was too bumpy; it was absolutely worse than death!
Just as Lin Tian was in a daze, he suddenly heard a huge cheer and shouts. Then, the shouts grew louder and closer, and then the originally chaotic shouts suddenly became unified.
"Lin Tian! MVP!"
"Lin Tian! MVP!"
"Lin Tian! MVP!"
What is that?
Is this a surprise my dad prepared for me?
Or has my address in Beijing been exposed, and I've been cornered here by fans?
Lin Tian, still half-asleep, barely opened his eyes and found himself in a commercial district. Outside the car, in all directions, there were crowds of crazy and excited fans, each one shouting Lin Tian's name with almost hysteria, as if they were waiting for their dream hero.
Lin Tian turned his head and glanced at Pelinka, who was looking at him innocently. Pelinka said, "I was just passing by on my way to your house. And by the way, really by the way! After the event, we'll go home! Only two hours left, hang in there! It'll be quick!"
"Go to hell with Rob Pelinka! Are you treating me like a donkey? Even the dolphins at the aquarium who perform ball-balancing acts aren't this hardworking! You won't let me go home and rest for a while, are you really going to keep me on the go like this?" Lin Tian was completely overwhelmed by Pelinka's arrangements and couldn't help but start cursing.
"Today's host is very beautiful! Although she's not very famous, she's extremely beautiful! I personally chose her based on her photos and videos!" Pelinka clearly anticipated Lin Tian's anger and spread his hands as he spoke.
"What pretty female host? I don't care about that! I'm exhausted. Whether the person standing next to me is a monkey or a woman, I don't care at all! And, the last time? You're telling me this is the last time? Do you think I believe that? Huh?"
"The last time in the capital!" Pelinka added a slight adjective prefix.
"I'll give you one more chance. This is China. Be careful, or I'll sell you to Siberia to grow potatoes!"
"We'll be in the capital for three days, just for this one event! I swear! Really!" Pelinka swore with a devout expression, as sincere as a high school student vowing not to touch his girlfriend on his first night with her!
"This is your last chance! Otherwise, I'll buy you a ticket to Siberia right now!" Lin Tiancai couldn't believe this bastard would be so kind as to let him off the hook: "Tell me your complete plan, including your trip to Europe, including the rest of your plans in China! I need the whole plan!"
"Lin! You don't believe me!" Pelinka looked pitiful, as if she had been insulted, and stared at Lin Tian with pleading eyes.
"If you look at me with that disgusting gaze again, I'll sell you to the black market for organs and gouge your eyes out first!"
"Alright, alright!" Pelinka said helplessly, "There really is only this one event for fans in the capital. We can rest here for a few days, and then go to Shanghai, where there is an event. Then we'll head south to Shenzhen and Guangzhou, where there are events in each city."
"Of course, there's good news too! I've extended our trip again! We don't have to rush like before; at least we can spend a night in each city!"
"To be honest!" You, Pelinka, would suddenly take the initiative to reduce my workload? I don't believe it!
"Well... there were some issues with the venues in two cities in Europe, so our European trip has been postponed by a few days."
"FUXX!" Lin Tian was too lazy to waste any more words with Pelinka, so he just gave him the middle finger.
Pelinka completely ignored him and continued, "After the event, we'll fly straight to Madrid, Spain! Your dear Bellucci is waiting for you there!"
"Okay, that's settled then. I'll stop here. Tell me how many days we're staying in the capital and how many days I can rest."
"Three days! We can rest here for three days! Isn't that great?"
"So you're leaving the day after tomorrow?"
"No! It's the day after tomorrow. We'll leave together on the 10 AM flight the day after tomorrow."
"Go to hell!" Lin Tian cursed as soon as he heard this.
他们是今天早上9点下的飞机，后天10点上飞机走，满打满算在帝都待49个小时，这个混蛋就敢把这2天零1个小时算成3天？什幺资本家敢这幺算时间啊？
Do you really have no shame at all?
The author isn't going to die... It's just that updating 20,000 words a day is simply too much for me, otherwise it really might be... I mentioned this at the end of chapter 169, but it seems many readers didn't see it, so I'll reiterate the update plan here. Although I can no longer update 20,000 words a day, I guarantee 10,000 words a day! Barring unforeseen circumstances, new chapters will be released promptly at midnight every day!
(End of this chapter)