in2ebook Chapter 596 Patrick's Visit!
Chapter 596 Patrick's Visit!
The score of 140 to 135 clearly shows that the two sides engaged in a fierce offensive battle.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds tonight, achieving another double-double.
Lillard scored 28 points and 7 assists thanks to his outstanding performance in the second quarter and the first half of the fourth quarter, including 5 of 7 three-pointers, demonstrating amazing efficiency.
But Wang Xiucheng on the Nets is more efficient than Lillard.
Wang Xiucheng played 37 minutes tonight, making 15 of 22 field goals, 10 of 15 three-pointers, and 9 of 10 free throws, scoring a game-high 49 points, along with 10 assists and 5 steals.
The Nets, along with the Pacers, advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers will compete with the Pelicans for the other spot in the Finals.
At this point, the four finalists have been determined.
Furthermore, the semi-final matches will be moved to Las Vegas.
Apart from these four teams, all other teams are on holiday at this time, which is a rare opportunity for adjustment.
During this period, the entire NBA fan base will be focused on Las Vegas.
As soon as the game against the Bucks was over, the entire Nets team took a private jet to Las Vegas and didn't even go back to New York.
Compared to Western Conference teams, both the New York Nets and the Indianapolis-based team are quite far from Las Vegas.
However, the straight-line distance from Milwaukee, located in the Great Lakes region, to Las Vegas is only 2500 kilometers.
This distance still sounds far, but you should know that it's more than 3600 kilometers from New York to Las Vegas.
Looking at it this way, doesn't it seem much closer now?
Several hours later, when the Nets' private plane landed in brightly lit Las Vegas, it was already late at night.
For Las Vegas, a city that was specifically created, there is no distinction between day and night.
Many Nets players did not return to the hotel with the team, but instead dispersed and went their separate ways.
This includes Wang Xiucheng.
After politely declining Durant and his companions' invitation, Wang Xiucheng got into Wu Di's car, which had already arrived.
Half an hour later, Wang Xiucheng arrived at a restaurant.
Inside a private room, Jenny, Jing Sailun, and Ma Wei were waiting.
A knock sounded at the door, and Ma Wei, who had been sitting by the door, immediately opened it.
Wang Xiucheng, Wu Di, and Wu Jia walked in.
Wang Xiucheng, carrying only his personal bag, saw Jenny and the others as soon as he entered.
Upon seeing Wang Xiucheng, Jenny's eyes immediately reddened.
Wang Xiucheng hasn't been to Los Angeles for over a month since the start of the new season.
She wouldn't have been able to come here if it weren't for the Mid-Season Championship in Las Vegas.
Fortunately, her parents happened to be visiting her these past few days, which gave her time to come out.
Jenny hugged Wang Xiucheng tightly and buried her head in his shoulder.
Jing Sailun felt a little embarrassed and could only lower her head and drink water.
On the contrary, Ma Wei and his group had already adapted.
Half a minute later, Wang Xiucheng patted Jenny on the shoulder, "Okay, I'm hungry. I haven't eaten anything since the match."
Jenny then let go of Wang Xiucheng, and seeing Jing Sailun's expression, she herself felt a little embarrassed.
Mawei said something to the waiter at the door, and soon a series of exquisite dishes were pushed up.
This restaurant belongs to the Fertitta family, so Wang Xiucheng wasn't worried that the waiters would go around spreading rumors.
As they ate and chatted, Wang Xiucheng talked about the team's recent activities, while Jenny watched him and occasionally responded with a smile.
Ma Wei kept staring at Jing Sailun, making Jing Sailun's neck turn red.
More than an hour later, just as Wang Xiucheng and his group finished their late-night snack and were about to leave, there was a knock on the door.
Ma Wei was a little puzzled, wondering who was outside. Logically, the food should have been served long ago, so there was no way they would bother them again.
Even if you want Wang Xiucheng's autograph or a photo, you should wait until he has finished eating and left.
When Ma Wei opened the door, he saw the people outside.
Having followed Wang Xiucheng for so long, Ma Wei naturally knew who the smiling man outside was.
“Mr. Fertitta?” Mawei called out.
This sound also tells Wang Xiucheng who the person outside is.
Wang Xiucheng looked and saw that it was indeed Fertitta, but it was Patrick Fertitta.
"Hey, Parker." Wang Xiucheng stood up, smiled, and hugged the other person.
Wang Xiucheng was not surprised at all to see Patrick.
When he learned that Mawei had made a reservation at the restaurant, he anticipated that Patrick might actually come if he were in Las Vegas.
What Wang Xiucheng didn't know was that Patrick had just flown in from Houston.
Patrick started preparing after he learned that the Nets had won against the Bucks.
He wanted to see Wang Xiucheng.
The game between Houston and the Nets is still a while away, and Patrick didn't want to go to New York, so he came here instead.
“Hey, Wang.” Patrick shook hands with Jenny and the others, not even sparing Mawei and Wu Di Wu Jia.
Patrick knew very well that anyone who could share a room with Wang Xiucheng for a meal must be one of his closest people.
"You came to see me so late, you definitely didn't come to have dinner with me, right?" Wang Xiucheng smiled and pointed to the table, which was now only filled with leftovers. "Besides, you're late too, we've already finished eating."
“Hehe.” Patrick chuckled. “I’ve reserved a few rooms for you at the BRICS Hotel. You can stay at my place tonight.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiucheng said, "Are you sure, Parker? Aren't you afraid I'll play around at your hotel?"
“We’re friends, you wouldn’t hurt me, right?” Patrick said with a smile.
Wang Xiucheng was quite surprised by Patrick's use of the word "friend".
Logically speaking, since he won over 43 billion from their family, the entire Fertitta family should hate him.
However, since Patrick claims to be a "friend," Wang Xiucheng needs to reassess his opinion of Patrick.
Patrick ignored the look in Wang Xiucheng's eyes and continued, "I know what you mean. You won so much money from our family, how can we still be friends?"
Patrick smiled. "It's because of you that I'm now the heir in the family, and I've taken over the Golden Brick Hotel, and..."
Patrick paused for a moment, "And ever since I met you at the Plaza Hotel, I've been keeping an eye on you and buying a lot of LVMH stock with your help. Plus, I bought some more with you recently, so I've made almost 30 billion from LVMH now."
Patrick smiled even more broadly, "Although it's still quite a bit short of 43 billion, it's enough to make up for the considerable losses you've caused our family."
Wang Xiucheng smiled wryly; so that's how it was.
He knew, of course, that a lot of capital was watching him, and that as soon as he made a move, that capital would immediately follow him.
These investors may lack investment skills, but they are extremely adept at finding their prey.
It wasn't the funds they used, but rather that those funds swarmed around like flies at the slightest hint of trouble!
"So what brings you here today?" Wang Xiucheng asked, puzzled.
"Firstly, I came to see you as a way of thanking you, because without you, I wouldn't be who I am today."
"Secondly, I also wanted to discuss with you whether you could let me know in advance if there are similar money-making opportunities in the future?"