"You are responsible for concentrating on the game, and leave these off-field matters to me." Lech said crisply and simply.
Lu Ke's mood gradually relaxed, and he said openly, "Don't worry, since I have hired an agent specifically, I will use it with confidence."
"By the way, since you happened to call me today, I will tell you the good news in advance. The negotiation for a brand sponsor I have is nearing completion. We still need to coordinate on the specific figures of the contract, but As expected, you can officially sign the contract during the offseason. This is your first sponsorship brand after Under Armor."
Lu Ke was playing, and Laihe was not idle either.
If there hadn't been Vance's sudden visit today, Lu Ke wouldn't have known that Laihe had been running around behind him, and he was no less busy than Lu Ke, who was immersed in training. As Lech said in the offseason, he is always planning and selecting.
"But specifically what brand it is and what field it is in, I'm going to keep it secret for now. I'll wait for surprises when the time comes to sign." Laihe did not announce the answer immediately, but kept the suspense.
However, Lu Ke's curiosity about related aspects was not very strong, so he did not continue to ask, but started to joke, "Does this mean that I can spend money randomly again?"
"Don't make it sound like you've been spending money randomly." Laihe complained mercilessly, "But... yes. If you want, you can spend money randomly. As long as you don't buy villas or yachts. You can still squander luxuries like this for the time being. If you want to go further, then play well this season. After the season is over, let me help you negotiate a new contract."
Lu Ke's rookie contract is for two years, but strictly speaking, the contract expires in March 2013, and Lu Ke will become a free agent by then. What is certain is that Lu Ke will become the most popular player in the entire league. One of the quarterbacks who missed out on the draft, and no team will miss out on such an opportunity again.
At that time, it will be Leh's time to show his talents.
"We'll see." Lu Ke said with a smile, "By the way, how do you think I should treat Vance in the future? I mean..."
"Jack and Annie?" Laihe took the initiative to take over Lu Ke's words, "I know you are still worried that they may get hurt or blame themselves. But, Bambi, on the other hand, Jack and Annie may also be worried You. In Eastern culture, many things are not customary to be spoken out, and everything is hidden in the heart; but in Western culture, we always believe that communication is one of the important means of maintaining emotions."
Lu Ke didn't make a sound.
"I mean, communication may not solve all problems, but many times, it is an important step. What's more, such situations are inevitable in the future. Jack and Annie also need to be vigilant, otherwise, they will encounter them again If the situation is bad, they may be really injured. After all, not everyone is as aboveboard as Nike."
Lech pointed out Lu Ke's biggest worry and the most contradictory key, and then expressed his position again, "I think Jack and Annie are stronger than you think, and you should tell them openly and honestly. "
Lu Ke breathed out gently.
"As for Vance, I think it's good for you to be normal. Now, you are in a seller's market, and they are in a buyer's market. They must proactively please you, and you are the dominant party. So, relax and just treat it as making some friends. New friends." Laihe was already used to it, and there was a sense of casualness and ease in his words.
Lu Ke twitched the corner of his mouth. Although Laihe said it easily and freely, he was still a little worried, but he still expressed his agreement with his words, "Okay, I understand."
After a brief exchange of greetings, the two hung up the phone. Lu Ke looked at the slowly extinguishing city lights outside the window, vaguely outlining a blue-black horizon. Countless worries and thoughts swarmed in his mind, but in the end he still couldn't sort out his thoughts. After all, he had never experienced it. You can only cross the river by feeling the stones.
The taxi slowly stopped in front of the house. The hall was still brightly lit. Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning had not rested yet, waiting for Lu Ke to return.
Lu Ke was about to check out and leave, but the taxi driver turned around with a shy smile on his face and said hesitantly, "Bambi, I'm sorry to bother you, I am a 49er, and several games this season are really... It’s so exciting, I wonder if I could trouble you to sign it for me?”
Lu Ke couldn't help but froze slightly, and then smiled, "Of course there is no problem."
After signing for the taxi driver, the taxi driver refused Lu Ke's offer to pay the taxi fare. Instead, he waved the signature in his hand and said, "This is the best reward."
"This is not the same thing." Lu Ke still insisted.
He could imagine how hard the taxi driver's work was. Everyone was working hard to manage their own lives. A taxi fare might be insignificant to Lu Ke, but to the drivers, it was a small amount that added up to a lot. accumulation.
"Well, in every home game, remember to turn on the radio and cheer for the team. This is the best way to repay. You know, we can always use more fans." In the end, Lu Ke still I thought of a compromise and insisted on leaving the fare before getting off the bus.
The sound of the engine faded away in the night. Lu Ke took steps towards the door of his house without hesitation or hesitation.
Opening the door, Jiang Youning and Lu Zhengze were chatting about their daily life, "...well, I heard that the theater was going to be demolished and rebuilt. There used to be a lot of people going to the theater, but now there aren't even many people watching movies. "Actually, I think it's good to build a cinema specifically to play old movies. I still miss it occasionally..."
"Xiao Ke, why did you come back all the time? Just give us a call after you go back." Jiang Youning noticed Lu Ke's figure immediately and started to babble, "Don't you want to go back tomorrow?" Get up early? It's better to go to bed early tonight, otherwise your schedule will be disrupted again. I just told your dad to send the guests back, so you don't need to bother. "
"Mom, don't worry, I will make sure to take a rest." Lu Ke walked around the sofa and sat down opposite his parents, "Mom, please sit down first. I have something to talk to you about. After I finish talking, I will gone back."
Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning exchanged glances, not knowing why. Lu Ke was a child who rarely worried them, and his sudden serious look made both of them a little worried.
Lu Ke didn't know how to speak. To be precise, there didn't seem to be a correct way, but seeing his parents' worried expressions, he couldn't help but think of Laihe's words: They were worried about him, and he was worried about them. Perhaps, this is the most important meaning of family.
Involuntarily, Lu Ke relaxed a little and showed a smile. He decided to get straight to the point. There was no need to beat around the bush, "Dad, Mom, I just talked with Vance and asked about Laihe. He works for Nike. West Coast Marketing Department, the reason why he is close to dad is not a simple coincidence, but a carefully crafted coincidence. For future work cooperation, he is trying to become a friend of our family and establish a personal relationship to facilitate potential future possibilities."
Straightforward.
Lu Ke chose the simplest but not sharp words as much as possible to complete the expression and tell the whole story. After he finished speaking vigorously, he looked at Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning quietly, and his mood was still unavoidable, especially since both his parents did not speak and remained quiet, as if they had received a huge shock. It also made Lu Ke increasingly uneasy.
"Dad, actually... I didn't expect such a thing... It's impossible to guard against things that are calculated by calculation without intention. Only those who commit a thousand days are thieves, and there is no one who can guard against thieves for a thousand days... I, uh, I asked Laihe Yes, he also expressed his agreement. In fact, this is not a big deal. I just... just said it. I hope you won't be kept in the dark..."
Lu Ke's words were a bit fragmented. He was still not sure whether confessing the truth was the right choice. Would it hurt his parents' feelings, and would it cause more negative impacts?
Then, Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning exchanged glances, and the smiles on their lips could not help but rise slightly. This made Lu Ke's words stop on his lips, with question marks all over his head, and he had no idea what was going on.
Lu Zhengze shook his head with a smile and pointed at his wife, "I have mentioned it to your mother before. There are too many coincidences. I always feel that something is a little strange. In just one month, Vance and I have become This is not normal for a good friend. But your mother always insisted that I must be thinking too much and making random assumptions about others."
Jiang Youning pushed the fallen hair behind his ears, "Originally, although there are many bad people in society now, we can't see anyone making malicious assumptions about others. Vance has never mentioned anything before, and his behavior has always been very good. It’s normal. It’s impolite for you to make random assumptions about your friends like that, isn’t it?”
Lu Zhengze didn't say anything, and just looked at Jiang Youning quietly, his eyes seeming to say: So what about what his son said now?
Jiang Youning was a little embarrassed and complained reluctantly, "How do I know... He actually followed your route in order to get close to Xiao Ke. Even if he is encircling Wei to save Zhao, the circle is too big, right?"
Lu Zhengze was still not aggressive, but looked at Jiang Youning with a smile, seeming to enjoy his wife's embarrassment and helplessness.
Lu Ke, who had been watching all the time, also burst into laughter, and took the initiative to help his mother, "Mom is right, we can't just think the worst of others. What happened to Vance can only be said to be an accident; and , Vance planned carefully, he deliberately revealed most of the facts, everything is true, false and true, it is really difficult to refute."
"That's right, did you hear what your son said?" Jiang Youning straightened his back again, "I think so too."
Lu Zhengze didn't argue and nodded repeatedly, like a nodding baby, "Yes, yes, everything my wife said is correct."
