Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1197: Plain Illusion
Chunk, chugging, chugging.

"Mr. Li, be careful above your head."

The gentleman in a suit bowed slightly, motioning Levi to bend down and pay attention to the propeller spinning at high speed above his head.

After arriving at the airport by private plane, they directly changed to a helicopter to the hotel, completely avoiding the road, leaving all the media reporters gathered in the arrival hall empty-handed, showing the luxury and dignity of this heart city located in the vast western land. For Levi, this was indeed the first time.

Levi looked at the gentleman in the suit, "If you add an Aston Martin, it will be a complete James Bond."

It was just a small joke, but the gentleman in a suit looked at Li Wei politely, "Mr. Li, do you need it? If you do, we can arrange it."

If you take it too seriously, the jokes won’t be funny anymore.

But Levi didn't care and shrugged lightly, "If that's the case, Mercedes-Benz should deduct my salary, right?"

puff.

The staff on the other side couldn't control themselves and burst out laughing.

But the gentleman in the suit still looked serious, "I didn't know Mr. Li was worried about having his salary deducted."

Levi, "Are you complaining that I have too much money and nowhere to spend it?"

Gentleman in a suit: "Yes."

Levi: …

Levi choked for a rare moment, and finally couldn't help laughing, "After wealth accumulates to a certain level, it's just a meaningless string of numbers, right?"

Levi came to Austin this time at the invitation of Hamilton to watch the Formula One Austin race.

When Mercedes-Benz learned of Hamilton's invitation, it welcomed it with both hands and feet.

Even without Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz has been considering this matter. Levi's global influence is continuing to rise, and they also hope to invite Levi to visit their Formula One team and maintenance station to further bring the brand spokesperson closer.

Now, the brand couldn’t be happier to see the Mercedes-Benz Formula One team’s top driver and the brand’s official ambassador forming a friendship.

Therefore, even without waiting for Donald Yu to contact and communicate, Mercedes-Benz actively took over the reception work and welcomed Levi to Austin.

Starting from the airport parking lot, Mercedes-Benz showed its generosity.

Not only was there a private butler, but there was also a private helicopter to escort Levi to the hotel.

Finally, the helicopter took off, breaking through the slowly descending sunset glow, and the roar of the whistling wind stirred in the orange oil paint all over the sky and the ground.

Through the porthole, the city scene slowly unfolds at your feet like a scroll painting.

When people mention Texas, the cities that come to mind are often Dallas or Houston, or even San Antonio, which is more well-known; however, Austin is the capital of Texas, and this city quietly shines its brilliance.

Looking from afar, the Colorado River gradually appears in sight like a winding blue ribbon. The sunlight shines on the river without any hindrance. The sparkling light and shadows cast the tranquility of the parks and forests on both sides of the river. The lush green continues to extend along the plains.

Continuing forward, the familiar city scene slowly reveals its true appearance. The high-rise buildings lined up one after another outline the modern city skyline, which is intertwined with the vastness and desolation at the end of the sight. The endless hills rise and fall all the way, and you can see the perfectly harmonious boundary between the city and nature.

Among the hustle and bustle of modern high-rise buildings, a reddish-brown dome building is particularly eye-catching, bathing in the sun and firmly grasping the focus of the city. The traces of years and the footsteps of time have left marks on the exterior of the building, recording the haste of history.

That should be the Texas State Capitol. As the helicopter entered the city, the diversity of the city was clearly revealed.

Residential areas and industrial parks in the east occupy a corner, while the west is composed of rolling hills and lush lakes. Luxury villas are dotted along the winding lakeshore, and the dock is filled with yachts and speedboats, giving off a comfortable atmosphere of life and highlighting the city's heritage.

If you raise your chin slightly and look out, you can see a scene that looks like a crop circle at the edge of the city. That should be the famous Circuit of the Americas.

The venue for Formula One.

Looking down from a high vantage point, one can clearly outline the contours and trajectories, as if a magnificent and majestic imprint has been placed on this vast land.

If it is not a giant, then it is the footprints left quietly by aliens.

In his ears, a gentleman in a suit was introducing the scenery ahead to Levi, but his voice was drowned out by the bustle of the city. There was no need for explanation at all. Language became so pale. Everything captured by the eyes and ears was the best explanation:

This is a city born for carnival.

Perhaps, outsiders don’t understand it because they have never really understood Austin in depth; but if you enter this city and explore it a little, it is not difficult to understand why it is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World."

Slightly different from Salzburg in Austria, Austin is a city with street music.

According to statistics, this city has the highest per capita music venue share in North America. Bars, theaters and opera houses can be seen in every street and alley. Resident musicians can be seen in restaurants and on the streets, ranging from independent singers to niche bands.

Every March, Austin becomes a paradise for independent art lovers.

The South by Southwest Festival includes film, music, drama, technology, etc. Every year, thousands of musicians and filmmakers from all over the world, as well as record companies and film companies of all sizes, will not miss it, running around, taking risks, and partying among more than a thousand performances.

Nature, city, music, and noise are interwoven into one.
No wonder!
Now Levi could finally understand why Formula One chose to schedule the North American race here.

In fact, there are no professional teams from the four major leagues in Austin. The most popular one here is the NCAA's University of Texas at Austin Longhorns. They have basketball, baseball, football and other teams. Among them, the football team is the most competitive and influential, and that's all.

But Formula One still chose here.

A city with musical notes flowing in its blood.

"welcome!"

The helicopter slowly landed on the tarmac, and without even getting off, you could see Hamilton leading a large team waiting there.

However, what’s interesting is that the first person to come forward was not Hamilton, but another gentleman in a suit and tie, whose every move and gesture exuded the air of a superior.

"Norbert-Weisser, on behalf of the Mercedes-Benz North America team, welcome you."

Levi was a little surprised. It was just a PR event to watch a car race, but Mercedes-Benz took it so seriously. "Sorry, I'm not here to give you instructions. I'm not mentally prepared. Should I leave now?"

A small joke immediately made Wiesel smile. "No wonder everyone says that the professor is approachable and humorous. Seeing is believing."

Levi tilted his head. "Everyone says that Germans don't understand humor. Now it seems that's an exaggeration."

As the conversation went on, laughter broke out.

(End of this chapter)