The longest river

Chapter 177 What a cold-blooded person
Because he was going to participate in an advertising shoot, Yang Shuai first arrived in Los Angeles on a private jet from Marquis Company.

This was an endorsement advertisement related to perfume. On the way there, Ray Johnson had already told him that it was a collaborative advertisement filmed with a female star.

As for which one it is, since it's temporary, they haven't received any information yet.

When he arrived, Yang Shuai discovered that it was someone he knew.

Richards was slightly surprised when he saw Yang Shuai, but he just smiled slightly.

Even when filming commercials later, she acted very innocent and cute, completely different from the person she was on the plane that day.

If Yang Shuai's previous actions were biased, then today he experienced it firsthand.

They are completely different people in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

However, after filming ended, Richards took the initiative to find Yang Shuai and invited him to have coffee together that evening.

Yang Shuai never refuses such invitations.

However, he also has some personal hobbies and made a small request.

After finishing the advertisement shoot, Yang Shuai returned to his hotel to rest. In the evening, he received a call from Kobe.

During the previous offseason, Kobe had been eager to challenge Yang Shuai to a one-on-one match, but unfortunately Yang Shuai was unable to do so due to injury.

Yang Shuai arrived at the reserved stadium very quickly.

He wanted to see just how much Kobe had improved this year.

It's worth noting that this season, although Kobe is still playing as a substitute, his average points per game have soared to 16, making him a true scoring machine.

However, after the match, Yang Shuai felt very disappointed.

Aside from becoming stronger due to gaining weight, Kobe's skills didn't actually improve much.

And after the two finished their one-on-one match and sat down, Kobe went on a rant about head coach Harris.

Last season, in order to give Kobe Bryant more playing time, the management traded Cedric Ceballos away midway through the season.

But Harris preferred to start Jerome Corsey, a guy who averages less than 7 points per game.

Even Corey Blunt, who played with him in the Summer League last season, has had nearly 20 starting opportunities.

This season, in particular, with Colsey's contract expiring and him moving to Seattle, Harris is starting Rick Fox again.

Fox averaged only 12 points in 33 minutes as a starter, but he could score 16 points in just 26 minutes as a substitute.

"I fucking have no idea what I did to offend him!"

Yang Shuai felt that Kobe was indeed quite wronged, because judging from the two teams' matchups last season, Kobe was clearly the Lakers' perimeter player who was more compatible with Shaq.

Moreover, although Eddie Jones was selected as an All-Star last season, Jones is actually very similar to him, and is closer to a 3D star.

To draw an analogy, Miller could start alongside Jones on the Pacers, and Kobe could also start alongside Jones.

It can only be said that Harris did not trust Kobe, or perhaps Harris, like Brown, was someone who placed great importance on defense.

"Ah Dou, you need to improve your defense."

He also offered his advice, saying that Kobe's defensive pressure on him now is honestly less than that of rookie McGrady.

"My best skill is scoring, and I can only compete for playing time when I do what I'm good at."

Kobe's answer left Yang Shuai speechless; this guy is so stubborn.

However, Kobe's next words were more realistic.

"I've said I want to be an All-Star starter, and I need to showcase my offensive talent."

The words may be crude, but the principle is sound: the All-Star game is about popularity, and popularity can only be gained through scoring and performance.

Yang Shuai had no choice but to pick up his water bottle and drink water tactically.

Even back then, he knew he needed to change and improve himself, while Kobe only had complaints left.

"I wanted the management to change the head coach. How did you manage to do that back then?"

Just then, Kobe unexpectedly sought advice from Yang Shuai.

Yang Shuai choked and coughed for a while.

His reputation has truly spread far and wide...

However, Kobe's idea was pure fantasy.

"Then you should apply for a trade as soon as possible."

Yang Shuai was straightforward.

While pressure from Vaccaro did play a role in the Pacers firing Brown, the fundamental reason was that Brown failed to meet management's coaching expectations.

Or to put it another way, it was going with the flow, but now Harris is leading the Lakers to the top of the Western Conference, Kobe is simply dreaming.

Kobe didn't say anything.

Los Angeles has a powerful allure; those who have lived there find it hard to leave easily.

How do I solve the problem of defending high pick-and-rolls?

After a moment of silence, Kobe asked Yang Shuai a question.

This sudden change surprised Yang Shuai, but Kobe was not stupid. He was just a bit stubborn, or rather, obsessive.

Moreover, it was entirely expected that Kobe would ask him directly. In essence, whether it was Kobe or McGrady, Yang Shuai was a pioneer who was feeling his way across the river by feeling for stones.

If Tracy McGrady had asked this question, Yang Shuai would have definitely said he didn't know.

But Kobe was his number one idol, so he naturally had no reason to hold back.

He shared everything Robertson had shared with him about the "puppy footwork" technique, along with his own experience, with Kobe.

What? He's not worried that Kobe will surpass him after he improves?
You don't have to.

His progress is much faster than Kobe's. "Thank you, Yang."

Kobe blushed after listening to Yang Shuai's explanation; he knew how useful those things were.

Moreover, in the long time he has been in the NBA, he has sought a lot of basketball knowledge from the people around him, including his opponents on the court, but none of them are as useful as what Yang Shuai shared with him today.

Yang Shuai is not only a considerate person, but he is also genuinely good to him.

If it weren't for Yang Shuai's incredibly foul mouth on the court, he would definitely consider Yang Shuai his idol.

Yang Shuai didn't say anything, but simply reached out and patted Kobe's shoulder hard.

Ah Dou, you really need to be more careful. Hurry up and get into the starting lineup and start messing around with O'Neal.

He was completely unable to suppress his desire to collect points.

After receiving the guidance, Kobe was eager to try it out and couldn't wait to put it into practice on the court.

However, Yang Shuai glanced at the time and directly rejected him.

"These things can't be learned quickly; they require long-term exploration and training. Keep up the good work."

After giving Kobe a meaningful remark, Yang Shuai went out, took a taxi, and went directly to the coffee shop where he had arranged to meet Richards.

Yang Shuai arrived late to a private room in a top-notch café near the coast.

Richards wore white shorts and a shirt, with a bow tied at the waist.

This was Yang Shuai's small request, which was Richards's outfit in "Wild Things".

They drank coffee for a while and then went to the hotel.

You don't really think that two celebrities who have little to do with each other could spark a romantic relationship, do you?
They will only spark something.

Just like Taylor before, except that the last experience made them feel that the communication between the two was good, and they wanted to experience it again when they had the chance.

Yang Shuai remained excited.

Especially when Richards took off his jacket, revealing the blue one-piece swimsuit underneath.

Because of his previous experience, he felt like he had won the Finals against the Jazz by 48 points, and he always felt that something was missing.

But this time, when Richards put on that outfit from his memory, the feeling was finally perfect.

……

More than an hour later, Richards lay exhausted to the side, while Yang Shuai sat on the edge of the bed and lit a cigar.

For basketball players, this amount of exercise doesn't represent a significant physical exertion.

Especially since Yang Shuai is so young and full of energy, he really needs a place to release his energy.

Compared to the flour that Black people love, Yang Shuai feels that he still prefers to talk to women.

As for cigars, after spending a lot of time with Vaccaro, he also knew that they didn't go into the lungs and wouldn't have any effect on athletes.

Having one afterwards is always a good idea.

After a while, Richards recovered and lay on Yang Shuai, drawing circles on his chest with her hand.

Clearly, Yang Shuai makes her feel very satisfied.

"Mr. Izler helped me a lot in getting me the lead role in Starship Troopers, so I promised him I'd help him get you."

Richards was saying something.

Or, as Yang Shuai heard Richards explain, it sounded like she was saying that her relationship with Izler wasn't that kind of relationship.

He couldn't help but glance at Richards, wondering if the other person had fallen for him.

He has no intention of having in-depth relationships with any Hollywood actresses, such as Taylor, whom he has basically lost contact with now.

We've only met briefly; it's enough to expend some energy. There's no need for in-depth conversation.

"Ah."

Yang Shuai simply nodded in the end.

"Didn't you say you had to do promotional appearances early tomorrow morning?"

Yang Shuai recalled what the two of them had talked about while drinking coffee earlier.

"You really are cold-blooded."

Richards glanced at Yang Shuai with a sigh, then got up and started getting dressed.

Yang Shuai put down his cigar.

Cold-blooded?
It seems so.

It wasn't just with women. Kobe wanted to idolize him, and LeBron James also admired him, but he only thought about making money off them.

However, if he weren't cold-blooded in a foreign land, he would have fallen into countless traps.

Yang Shuai pulled himself out of his thoughts, propped himself up on his arm, and watched as the other person slowly put his clothes back on.

You know what, this process felt even better than taking it off.

And the saying "clothes make the man" is true; Richards looks even sexier in clothes.

Before leaving, Richards went to the hotel table, took a pen and wrote something, then tore off a piece of paper and handed it to Yang Shuai.

Yang Shuai took it and saw that it was a contact number.

Richards also made a phone call gesture to him.

After Richards left, Yang Shuai glanced at the trash can by the bed, thought for a moment, and then put the papers in his pocket.

Next time, having Richards wear the Starship Troopers uniform might be a good idea.

(End of this chapter)