God of NBA point guards

Chapter 470 One Dollar Apple

At around eight o'clock in the morning, Zeng Li took Zhou Jun and Zeng Yu to the Exquisite Coffee headquarters in downtown Seattle.

The headquarters is not far from the Central Gymnasium, only two streets away, and you can get there in ten minutes on foot.

In the past few days, Zeng Li is preparing to select a group of people to work at Jazz Coffee in China. The company has been recruiting internally, and is planning to select some of the people recruited and some from within the company.

The majors of Zhou Jun and Zeng Yu have nothing to do with business. The former is computer science and the latter is chemistry. They are both key subjects at UCLA. However, you can also accumulate social experience by studying management with Zeng Li. Moreover, their majors have nothing to do with business. This does not mean that You can't do business or start a business in the future. Bill Gates and Paul Allen are the best examples.

"Sister-in-law, how many people should be sent from China?" Zhou Jun asked.

"We will first send ten people there, who will be mainly responsible for training, from store development to store design, etc. There are currently no professional talents for chain stores in China," Zeng Li said.

"Sister, what should I do?" Zeng Yu asked eagerly.

"Well, you and Xiaojun are responsible for managing these ten people. I will arrange positions for you in the company. After the finals, you will take them back to the country. Their work in the country will also be supervised by you. By the way, You have to be responsible for translation." Zeng Li said.

"Ok."

Zhou Jun and Zeng Yu nodded excitedly.

At the villa, when it was almost noon, friends came running over from various hotels again.Some people were soaking in the pier, and some people were sailing around the lake on yachts.

"Shark, Kobe just said that the postman is going to the Lakers?" Zhou Quan sat next to O'Neal with a cup of coffee and asked casually.

"Oh, that rookie Kobe Bryant heard what Barkley said last night, during the game. But it's just an intention, not confirmed yet. The trading chips are not easy to get. I heard that the Jazz have rejected it several times." O'Neal said.

"It should be a foregone conclusion that Dameng will leave Houston. Do you know his next home?" Zhou Quan asked.

Reggie Miller said: "Da Meng will definitely not accept a small contract, and a minimum salary is even less likely. There are not many teams that are suitable for him."

At this time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wandered over from the barbecue grill, holding a handful of beef skewers and a bottle of Coke in his hand. After sitting down, he said:

"It's hard to say what the situation will be like next season. Dameng and Postman will both leave the team. No matter which team they go to, it will greatly enhance the strength of that team and even directly become a championship-level team."

Bill Walton also came over, with a bottle of beer and a handful of meat skewers in his hand, and said: "Iron Fist, I'm afraid the SuperSonics' lineup for next season will have a lot of changes, right?"

"us?"

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "If we successfully defend the title, it will only be reinforcements, and there should not be much change. But if we fail to defend the title, there may indeed be major changes."

Bill Walton came up, sat on the floor, and asked: "Iron Fist, tell us that the media is targeting you so much now, as are some of the league's top executives and referees. You won't leave the NBA, right?"

After these words were spoken, people who heard it on the dock came over one after another.

Zhou Quan smiled and said, "It's hard to say, I haven't decided yet."

"You really want to leave?" Jabbar said in surprise.

Zhou Quan hesitated for a moment and then said: "Don't reveal what I say now to anyone else."

After seeing everyone nodding, he continued: "The current public opinion environment really makes me feel sick, it's too complicated.

Since this season, a large number of capitals have planned and promoted public opinion against me, and some of them really want me to leave the NBA.

Because after I leave the NBA, a large piece of the cake will be free, and this capital can be shared with sneaker brands such as Nike and Adidas.

But there is also a group of capital targeting me that does not want me to just quit the NBA, but to quit the sports world, because the interests of these capitals are not in the NBA.This group of capital is the most hateful, they directly want to destroy me. "

"What do you mean?" O'Neill asked.

Zhou Quan smiled and said: "What I mean is that if I cannot leave the NBA, there will continue to be public opinion against me unless I quit the sports world and leave the United States.

My current situation is somewhat similar to that of Michael Jackson. If you look at his current predicament, it is more difficult than mine.

Of course, if I were caught in a bigger black hole by the media, I would be in more trouble than him because I'm not American, and I'm not black or white. "

Roberts nodded: "We're both in Los Angeles, but I haven't seen him in two years."

Zhou Quan said: "So I am very careful now. Except for competition training, I never go out and don't come into contact with others easily.

Especially children. Even when I sign autographs with children on the court, I try not to have physical contact with them. "

When children were mentioned, everyone immediately thought of the Michael Jackson mentioned just now and couldn't help but sigh.

Zhou Quan suddenly said: "Everyone, I have recently noticed Apple Computer Company."

Tomkes said: "Apple is on the verge of bankruptcy. Now the stock price has dropped to less than two dollars. I think it will continue to fall. It should really be dead. Iron Fist, have you got any news?"

Zhou Quan nodded and said: "Apple sued Microsoft this year for copyright infringement. I wonder if you have noticed this.

I have inside information that Microsoft and Apple should somehow reach a compromise deal.If achieved, this would be a boon to both Apple and Microsoft. "

"Really?"

Everyone was excited.

"Never reveal it." Zhou Quan reminded with a smile.

"Of course." Everyone nodded.

"Can I get it now?" Bill Walton asked again.

Zhou Quan laughed, and then said: "Bill, I invested a total of 5000 million US dollars in Microsoft, 1 lots, the average price was almost 50 US dollars, the last time it was split into 2 lots, the stock price has risen since then, I don't plan to More investment.”

"Oh, you made tens of millions of dollars at Microsoft? I didn't buy it from you!" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others said with regret.

Zhu Yaya Roberts reminded: "Microsoft shares are now US$85, and 2 lots are US$1.7 million. It is not tens of millions, but a profit of US$1.2 million."

This time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others slapped their thighs with regret.

Tom Cruise asked: "Iron Fist, Microsoft shares have risen to $85 again, is it still possible to split it?"

Zhou Quan thought for a while and said: "It is possible. Microsoft's current price-to-earnings ratio is only 16 times. I estimate that as long as the stock price is close to a hundred yuan price, the company may be split, attracting more small investors to enter, and lowering the investment threshold. .”

"Iron Fist, are you really not planning to increase investment?" O'Neal asked, staring at Zhou Quan.

Zhou Quan smiled and said: "I just don't plan to increase investment now, the good news from Microsoft and Apple is not big.

When I invest in Microsoft, I focus on the development of the company itself.Now that I have all the cash on hand arranged, I really don’t plan to increase my investment for the time being. "

"Where are the apples?" Roberts asked.

Zhou Quan said: "A few days ago, I bought 600 million shares of Apple this time, with an average price of 1.6 US dollars, an investment of close to 1000 million US dollars. I will first see their development before deciding whether to continue investing in the future."

"Did you make money or lose money in the past two days?" Reggie Miller asked.

"Yesterday's closing price was 1.4 US dollars, a total drop of 12.5%, and the floating loss on the book must be more than 100 million." Zhou Quan laughed.

"Cover your position?" Tom Cruise asked hurriedly. "I won't cover it for the time being. I have set a rule for myself to cover my position. I will cover it after the price drops by 30% from my price, so I can only cover it if it falls to around $1." Zhou Quan shook his head.

"We also need to set rules for this?" Tom Cruise and others were startled.

"Of course, covering positions after a decline does not make much sense and cannot reduce costs much. Moreover, in the absence of much benefit, unnecessary covering up positions will only increase investment risks." Zhou Quan said.

"Then I won't buy it first, and then I'll take a look." Reggie Miller and others said.

Zhou Quan nodded and said: "Apple is indeed going bankrupt, so don't take risks. This benefit is not big, and I don't know the specific situation. I just took a gamble and didn't invest much money."

O'Neill asked curiously: "Iron Fist, you are so professional in your investment. Isn't your undergraduate major in architecture?"

Zhou Quan laughed and explained: "That was my first major, architecture and urban planning. My second major was finance and accounting.

UCLA's finance and accounting majors are pretty good. Like my major, they are both key subjects at UCLA.However, I haven’t received my bachelor’s degree in either subject yet, and I haven’t graduated yet. "

Tom Cruise and Roberts looked at each other, and the latter asked softly: "Tom, do you want to buy it?"

"I want to try and do 1 lots. It has fallen to the bottom. As long as the company does not go bankrupt, it should rise. If it does go bankrupt, it will only lose more than 100 million US dollars." Tom Cruise said in a low voice.

"I also plan to buy some." Roberts said.

"Then I'll buy some too." Stallone said.

At this time Zhou Quan went to the other side and started chatting with several other friends.

After Roberts saw Zhou Quan walking away, he whispered: "I talked with Zeng Li recently. You know, fine coffee has been accelerating its expansion recently and is likely to go on the market next year."

"Really?"

People like Tom Cruise and Stallone were envious. Isn’t it great to own a listed company?
On the lake, the Iron Fist was racing at a speed of fifty knots.

"Oh hoo!"

Kobe Bryant and Iverson were shouting from the bow.

Kobe shouted: "I want to buy a beach house in Los Angeles and build a private dock..."

"Buy another yacht?" Iverson answered.

"Haha, yes, that's it. I'll buy both a yacht and a private jet. Forget it, it's too luxurious, I'll just buy a yacht." Kobe smiled.

"It's a great idea, but it's a pity that Philadelphia doesn't have such an environment." Iverson said regretfully.

……

At this time, in the hotel, the Bulls were holding a tactical meeting.

The relationship between Phil Jackson and Jordan was at loggerheads during last season's Finals. However, this season's regular season has become more harmonious due to their good record and double wins against the Sonics at home and away.

But this time, because of the disastrous defeat in the G4 game, the relationship between the two became so bad that they had little communication with each other.

"We still have tactics for the G5 war..."

After much deliberation, Phil Jackson decided to keep his original tactics.

Jordan didn't say anything, he knew Phil Jackson was out of options.

Phil Jackson said: "Gentlemen, everyone has ups and downs, and I believe Iron Fist is the same. He is not Superman.

We lost the G4 game when he was in super strong form. This was not because we played poorly, but because his performance last night was too strong.

In the G5 game, we must first strengthen our playing style and strength, and believe that we can win the SuperSonics.Then we have to try to adjust our condition and bring out our strength.Finally, pray to God, He decides everything. "

Jordan raised his head and rolled his eyes. My God, did you hear that? Phil Jackson is your most devout believer.

……

June 6th is the day of the final G9 match.

"Battle of Tianwang Mountain, King of Iron Fist PK Flying Man." Tokyo Daily News.

"Towards the great cause of three consecutive championship dynasties, the finals match point is in sight, and the key battle for the Iron Fist King to ascend to the throne." Los Angeles Times.

"Stop the Iron Fist King tonight." Chicago Daily News.

In the G5 game, no matter who wins or loses, the winner will get the match point. On this day, the media is hyping up the key G5 game like crazy.

Because of Zhou Quan's influence, because of racial discrimination, because of the tens of thousands of people protesting against racial discrimination in New York, and because of the importance of this game, this game has received far more attention than the previous four games.

On this day, a large number of celebrities and celebrities flocked to Seattle, and more media from all over the world flocked to Seattle.

Tickets have become the most sought-after item. A front-row ticket sold to scalpers for $10. This price is the highest scalper ticket price in the history of the league.

Even the worst ticket to the top of the mountain, originally priced at US$85, is now priced at about US$170, nearly doubled, and demand exceeds supply.

The SuperSonics management originally considered Zhou Quan's suspension and feared that ticket sales would be affected, so they released tickets for three home games at once, and the prices were not very high.

I regret it now. If the tickets for the G5 game had been sold after the G4 game, the price would have doubled from the previous price without any problem, and tens of millions would have been lost.

Not only the Sonics are regretful and depressed, but Stern is especially depressed. Part of the tickets is the league's money. How much less money is this?Thinking of this, he hated that bastard Hughes Blake even more.

Now that he sees the smashed headquarters every day, he wants to kill Blake.

Many people they knew contacted Zhou Quan, either Hollywood stars or league stars, asking him to help get tickets.

The thirty tickets in his hand were no longer allocated, so he asked the management to get thirty more tickets. He paid for these thirty tickets, not wanting to take advantage of the team.

For this little money, he can accumulate more connections and make more friends, which is a great deal.

It’s not that people don’t have money to buy tickets, it’s just that they can’t buy them now.

And as a friend, if you go to his place to watch his finals, but you don't ask him to get a ticket, you don't give him face.

After the G2 war happened, many of his friends publicly supported him. It was precisely because of them that public opinion did not completely overwhelm his side, and voices of support for him were always there. This friendship alone was enough.

After these friends settled in the hotel, he invited them all to his home, and also invited some wealthy people from Lake Washington to hold a grand party at his home.

Outside his villa, hundreds of media reporters gathered. When friends came to his place, there was no shortage of exposure, it was no less than a small show.

However, the party was hosted by Zeng Li and he did not attend. After taking a nap at noon, he rushed to the headquarters to participate in the team's training.

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(End of this chapter)