I'm teammates with Kobe

Chapter 86 The old Han who took the initiative to transform
"Last year, the league went into a lockout. After the lockout, the league set up a Rose clause for those young players in the rookie contract to reward those players who performed well. This clause means that after a player executes his rookie contract, When signing the second contract of his career, he can get a maximum salary contract that accounts for 30% of the team's salary cap (an increase of 5% compared with the old contract). However, this clause has a very strict entry threshold: 4 years before the rookie contract MVP, or a two-time All-Star starter, or a two-time All-NBA team,” Bryant said.

"At that time, Rose was the only person in the NBA who met this condition, so this provision of the new agreement was called the "Ross Clause". After that, Kevin Durant became the first beneficiary of the clause, and I hope you can become the first beneficiary. Two."

"It's too difficult. Not to mention anything else, just being selected to the starting lineup twice in the All-Star Game is enough to dissuade 99% or even all of them." Chu Xiao shook his head and said, "Rookies almost It's hard to be selected for the All-Star starting lineup, especially as a guard, in the West just you and Paul, Westbrook, Curry and others will monopolize this position for many years."

"So what, as long as you have confidence in yourself and perform better and better, it is actually not difficult to be selected as an All-Star. Don't forget that I was successfully selected as an All-Star when I was 19 years old. It’s just a sophomore show, averaging only 15.4 points per game, and your performance is much better now, plus China with a population of 14 billion and countless Chinese people, I don’t think it’s really difficult.” Kobe shot He patted him on the shoulder and said, "After opening the account, tell me, I will let everyone pay attention to you. Alright, that's it, I'll go back first."

Watching Kobe's car disappear at the end of the Avenue of Stars, Chu Xiao also fell into a dilemma. He didn't know whether to call Tracy to report Dai Dai'er's situation first, or to meet Han Xuanxuan first.

After struggling for a while, he still dialed Tracy's number first, but it was displayed as "The number you dialed is temporarily unavailable, please call again later!"

"What's going on? Is she in a meeting? No matter, I'll go to Lao Han first." After putting away the phone, Chu Xiao entered Hotel Indigo into the navigation and set off.

Hotel Indigo is located on Highway 110 in downtown Los Angeles. It is less than 1 km away from the Staples Center. It is also very close to the nearest airport—Hollywood Burbank Airport, only 19 km away. Traveling is very convenient.

The hotel is equipped with a restaurant, bar, shared lounge and free WIFI. It also provides room service and ATM cash machines, and is equipped with an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, nightclub and 24-hour front desk.All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer, a desk and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Best of all, it's only a little over $100 a night.

Due to its cheap price and the fact that it is within walking distance to the Staples Arena, it has become the first choice for domestic media professionals to stay when reporting on Lakers games in Los Angeles.

Han Yiran is the person appointed by the newspaper to follow and interview Chu Xiao, so he spends the longest time in Los Angeles. He needs to live here for half of the time every month, and the other half of the time is on the way to and from China.

Chu Xiao parked the car in the parking garage on the first floor of the hotel, and then took the elevator to Room 1502. This was done to avoid being recognized by more fans and causing unnecessary commotion.

Han opened the door at will, and brewed the tea brought from China in advance for him.

He was not in a hurry to take a seat, but visited the room first, and saw that it was a 30-square-meter big bed room, with a brown-red bed, white accessories and bedside tables, plus gray floor-to-ceiling curtains, it was clean and comfortable .Especially the large floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see the distant street view even while lying on the bed. At night, the scenery should be even more beautiful.

"It's really nice here. Isn't the price cheap every night?" After sitting down, Chu Xiao took a sip of tea and said, then he was full of praise for the tea, "Wow, this tea is really delicious, it really is The taste of home is delicious!"

"If you like it, bring two packs home, I know you like it, so I brought a lot." Han Shunxuan also sat down and said, and answered the previous question, "It costs more than 100 US dollars per night, and it costs 800 yuan if converted into RMB. It’s a lot of money, it’s the most cost-effective compared to other hotels, don’t forget, the society reimbursed me, so it’s free, ahaha…”

"You have a good plan, haha." Chu Xiao drank the tea in the cup and said, "Is there any clue about what I asked you to do?"

"Are you talking about the candidate for PR? Yes, the person has been found for you."

"Really, where is it?" Chu Xiao said with some joy.

"Of course it's true. It's far away in the sky and close in front of you." Han casually pointed to himself.

"You? Don't be joking." Chu Xiao said while holding the tea he had just refilled, "Let's leave the newspaper job and quit?"

"If the public relations salary is high, you can consider quitting it." Lao Han said with a smile, "I am already at this age. I have been a reporter for more than ten years, and I can't run anymore. I have already considered transformation , it just so happens that such an opportunity has appeared on your side, of course I have to recommend myself.”

Hearing this, Chu Xiao put down the tea in her hand, looked at him and said, "So, are you serious?"

"Of course, I've thought it through. Now it's up to you whether you will be admitted or not." Lao Han shrugged his shoulders and said.

"Of course I'm accepted! Why not? No one knows me better than you, and no one is more suitable than you. But what about your job in the newspaper office? Will someone replace you?" Chu Xiao was still a little worried asked a question.

"It's not hard to find. The person who will replace me will be an acquaintance." Lao Han said, "Did I tell you before that I have a younger brother? His name is Han Xiaomo, and he also majored in journalism. He joined us after graduation. I work for a newspaper, and the leader specially arranged for him to replace me, so that when he comes to the United States to report on your game, I can take care of each other with him.”

"Han Xiaomo? I don't have any impression, but it seems that you have considered it very clearly. Not only did you agree to this job, but you have also arranged everything to work for you." Chu Xiao stretched out and said, "Come on, thank you brother for being able to Stay in the US and continue to support me."

"This support is for money." Lao Han held Chu Xiao's hand with both hands, with a smile on his face, "Boss, how much salary do you plan to pay me?"

"Haha, just call me Xiao Chu, boss or not, I have always treated you as a brother. Tell me, brother, how much do you want?"

"If I ask for it, there will be more."

"How much? Give as much as you want!"

"How much do you really give?"

"Really, brother has helped me so much, I can't treat you badly."

"In this case, then I will..." Lao Han thought for a while and said, "The annual salary is 50!"

"Ah?" Chu Xiao didn't expect so much, and it was the same as what Dai Daier wanted, but what he said was like splashing water, so he nodded and agreed, "Okay, 50 is 50, no problem!"

"I'm talking about RMB." Lao Han emphasized.

"Not dollars?"

"How could it be possible to ask for 50 U.S. dollars, isn't that killing you!"

"If it's in RMB, then it's a little less, why don't you add more?"

"I've never seen a boss like you who even took the initiative to ask employees for a salary increase. Well, how about $10 for your sake?" Lao Han stretched out his finger and said, "I can't let you suffer. , if the annual salary is $10, the job of the driver will be mine in the future.”

"As a part-time driver, $10 is really not much, why not $12?" Chu Xiao suggested.

"No, no, just 10."

"12!" Chu Xiao insisted on giving these, "You will never be able to stay in a hotel in the future, and the extra 2 dollars will be used for renting a house for you."

"Okay..." Lao Han no longer refused, "I will look for a house tomorrow, and then I will be your publicist and driver."

"Thank you bro."

"No hard work!"

"Can you do something for me first?"

"Of course, tell me!"

"I want to open a social account."

"This is too simple, leave it to me!"

After coming out of the hotel, Chu Xiao took two packs of tea with him. He checked his phone, but there was still no news from Tracy, and there was still no answer when he called.

"What happened to her?" Chu Xiao was thinking nervously. If he hadn't invited Nash to continue training in shooting and passing in the afternoon, he really wanted to drive to the office building to find out.But after thinking about it, she felt that nothing would happen. After all, she worked for the Lakers, and the security measures there were not something ordinary people could get in.

Chu Xiao was right in guessing that when working for the Lakers, there is generally no external security threat, but sometimes, the danger often comes from within.

On the morning of the same day, Tracy came to the office as usual. Because the general manager Phil and the president Jenny went to the hospital to visit the old Bass, and the players had another day off, she had nothing to do for the time being. She thought she could spend a leisurely and pleasant time. one day.

As a result, everything was shattered with the appearance of John Black, the team's vice president of public relations.

"Tracey, you're fired!" John said deadpan.

"Why?" She was stunned.

"Why? Look at the good things you did in Dallas last night!" John was still expressionless, but his eyes were full of anger.

Trish thought about it. Except for Zen Master’s response to the internal fighting in the Bass family last night, everything was normal. Both Kobe and Chu Xiao were interviewed by the media within the prescribed range. She really didn’t understand what she did wrong. Then he said, "President, I really don't know what I did wrong, please explain clearly."

(End of this chapter)