"But if they keep going like this and start pushing the limits, believe me... it will seriously threaten your status on the team and affect your image in the eyes of your teammates."

"What should I do if that happens?"

"It's simple, have your agent inform the management, and then you just stay silent, because no team likes a troublemaker who stirs up the locker room."

"You mean, I should sneak a report?"

"I mean, let your agent be your white gloves, and never get your own hands dirty."

"But what if the team management is unwilling to step in, what should I do then?"

"That's exactly the point I'm going to make next... you must pay attention to which teammates you can ally with on the team.

You can win them over with gifts or by sending various hints of goodwill to them.

Trust me, you are the prestigious NBA number one pick, the Messiah awaited by the Warriors...

As long as you proactively show goodwill, you can quickly establish a team of your own."

That day, looking at James' mature face, though he was completely devoid of his usual affability, giving the impression of an aloof King...

Qin Yue felt that this version of James was somehow more endearing.

Because this was the real LeBron James.

Then, James went on to explain to Qin Yue how to gradually establish his own influence within the team...

And how to leverage for what he wanted from the management.

"Did you figure these things out on your own?" Qin Yue asked curiously.

James nodded, "I grew up without a father, life taught me when to bow my head and when to stand tall with pride.

When I was sixteen, an article in The New York Times made me the darling of the basketball world overnight.

From that moment, I knew this could be the opportunity to change my fate, and perhaps my only chance.

I seized this opportunity with all my might and cherished it, which is why there is the LeBron James of today."

After a brief pause, James continued, "Qin, you and I have a lot of similarities...

For instance, we're both brought to the forefront thanks to Ira Borko's reports.

For instance, we're the only two players under Nike to secure top endorsement deals.

For instance, we're both top picks, and we're both known for our explosive physical prowess...

I know very well that in the upcoming season, you'll definitely become the center of public attention, but surviving in the NBA... isn't just about playing well."

At this moment, looking at James who had opened up to him, although Qin Yue didn't agree with some of his statements, Qin Yue still smiled and said to him, "Thank you, LeBron, I think the experiences you've shared with me will come in handy."

"Brother, if you want to achieve your dreams in life, you need to continuously strive for them. The process is always hard and life will have its ups and downs, but you need to go through some things to get what you want." James said earnestly, patting Qin Yue on the shoulder.

Hearing this, Qin Yue smiled and said, "Where did you see this on the inside cover of a book?"

In the next second, James shrugged and said, "That's not important, what's important is, these words will make me appear philosophical and well-read in the public eye."

On this day, Qin Yue saw another side of James.

Qin Yue couldn't judge whether this version of James was good or bad.

Because in this world, everyone is an extremely complex individual.

Except for those truly heinous people, it's really hard to define people as simply good or bad.

...

On September 29, after concluding his China tour, Qin Yue returned to the United States with James.

In the east bay of San Francisco, Qin Yue moved into a luxury home that he had previously inspected with Evans.

You see, even though in the future after ending his basketball career, Qin Yue doesn't plan to live in the United States, he still has to buy this luxury home.

Because as the Messiah of the Warriors, he needs to use this $2 million luxury home to show the Golden State Warriors that he, at least, plans to serve the Warriors for a long time.

In the NBA, whether a high pick buys a home locally after getting their salary...

Has always been an important criterion for teams deciding whether to invest resources in you.

Qin Yue is indeed the NBA number one pick.

The Warriors wouldn't trouble him over buying a house, that's true.

But often, in the world, how could everything go your way?

Just like the many conventions that exist in this world, the NBA also has its own unwritten rules.

In the east bay, looking at this top luxury property with a total area of about 800 square meters, with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a large wine cellar, and an additional small villa...

Evans said to Qin Yue, "From now on, I'll live in that small villa, no matter what happens, I can be there at the first moment."

Additionally, under Qin Yue's direction, Evans also arranged for a bodyguard and a housekeeper for him in this luxury home.

As Qin Yue's close aide, Evans' service in Qin Yue's eyes can only be described as thoughtful and considerate.

It's just that, for a time, Qin Yue was still somewhat unaccustomed to this lifestyle of being served by others.

But in regard to this...

Evans, who already had a plan, immediately produced a plan to help Qin Yue adapt to this new lifestyle.

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