Basketball miracles

Chapter 170 [Born in Rome, Visiting Anxi]

Xiao Tu picked up Yuki Uchida in a Mercedes-Benz arranged by Robert, and then the two went to the Burning Production office together.

From the moment she received the call, Yuki Uchida was completely stunned, unable to believe what had happened. She went out in her casual clothes from yesterday, and Xiao Tu told her she didn't need to change, just be natural.

The company's head warmly entertained the two, and when he introduced himself, Yuki Uchida was quite surprised, because it was none other than the famous president, Ikuo Suo, who had come in person.

This bigwig in the Japanese entertainment industry is already 50 years old, but he was exceptionally polite when speaking to Xiao Tu.

"Mr. Xiao, the artists under the BURNING system include actors, singers, hosts, comedians, idols, gravure idols, and models. I wonder which direction Ms. Uchida would like to develop in?"

Yuki Uchida was too excited to speak. Did this mean things could develop haphazardly?

Xiao Tu smiled and said, "She likes acting and singing, so I think we can cultivate her talents in these two areas. Her photo albums should sell quite a bit too; her kind of charisma is truly unique in the entertainment industry."

Suo Ikuo looked Uchida Yuki up and down, then smiled and nodded. "She is indeed very special. When I first saw her, I thought she was a handsome young man."

Yuki Uchida didn't dare interrupt, taking it as a compliment. What bothered her more was that Ikuo Suo seemed to think she was Xiao Tu's girlfriend. Xiao Tu simply tacitly agreed without explanation.

No way? Such a handsome foreign nobleman would be interested in someone like me?

Although I've received many love letters... they were all from girls.

Yuki Uchida's contract negotiations went exceptionally smoothly, with a treatment that seemed too good for a newcomer, and she was even being managed by a well-known agent in the industry.

She wasn't a complete newcomer to the entertainment industry; she entered the modeling world in her second year of junior high school and shot some commercials. However, she didn't earn much money back then, barely enough to supplement her family's income.

Yuki Uchida's heart was in her throat when she signed her name.

Yesterday she was participating in a relatively unknown talent show, and today she's joined a big company. Even when she's not working, she gets a living allowance; the company will support her.

Suo Ikuo asked with a smile, "Sho-kun, are you interested in appearing in a TV series? If you were to appear on screen, you would become an instant sensation in Japan."

“I’m very interested in acting, but I won’t try it in Japan. If I wanted to, I could probably play the lead role in a Disney movie.”

"Haha, you're right." Xiao Tu clearly looked down on the Japanese entertainment industry, but Suoh Ikuo wasn't angry at all.

He knew some of Xiao Tu's background and thought it was normal for the other party to be a bit arrogant.

Xiao Tu communicated fluently in Japanese throughout, which already surprised him. Someone who had never lived in Japan, just a tourist, could speak fluent Japanese—what kind of genius is that?
Suo Ikuo then asked, "Ms. Natsukawa Yui is at the company. Would you like to meet her? She should be able to look after Ms. Uchida at the company in the future."

Xiao Tu nodded. "Then let's meet."

This Yui Natsukawa is Robert Shaw's girlfriend after he came to Japan, and he also got her a job at this company.

Yui Natsukawa arrived quickly; she was a stunningly beautiful woman with a mature and sophisticated air.

She wasn't embarrassed at all when she saw Xiao Tu and greeted him warmly. Uchida Yuki, in her naiveté, had somehow gained an older sister at the company, thinking they could look after each other in the future.

Yuki Uchida doesn't need to stay at the company today. The specific work to be assigned to her will need to be discussed in an internal meeting.

Stepping out of the company building, Yuki Uchida, still a little dizzy, held the file folder containing the contracts. She no longer had to worry about making a living; since her parents' divorce, she had never felt so relaxed.

Xiao Tu asked, "What are your thoughts now?"

Yuki Uchida exclaimed, "It was too easy. It all came too easily. I feel like I'm dreaming."

Xiao Tu never mentioned what Uchida Yuki would have to give up. "Just ask whatever you want to ask, you've been holding it in all this way, haven't you?"

"Yes... We only met yesterday, why are you helping me like this? Even my parents wouldn't help me like this, it makes me uneasy."

"It's simple. I like you, I want to be friends with you, and you can be my girlfriend." Xiao Tu always went straight for the point, without any finesse.

Yuki Uchida blushed and took a few deep breaths before she could speak: "Are you this direct in America?"

"No, the girls my age in America are all crazy, they all chase after me." Xiao Tu would never pretend to be a gentleman while also being virtuous. That would be too much trouble, and he knew he couldn't pull it off.

Yuki Uchida was a little confused by his train of thought and said blankly, "You're being way too direct."

Xiao Tu acted as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "I'm used to being straightforward, like when I helped you get into the entertainment industry. Believe me, you'll never meet a better man than me in your life. You know the saying, 'All roads lead to Rome,' right?" Uchida Yuki nodded. "What does this have to do with your personality?"

"I was born in Rome." Xiao Tu, now in the 90s, felt even more confident than before. "When you're looking for a boyfriend, you should find someone who can give you real benefits, not someone who spends a lot of time trying to please you, someone who has no real skills but only knows how to talk big. Being with me will save you a lot of detours, and you'll get to Rome quickly too."

"..." Yuki Uchida was a girl who hadn't even graduated from high school yet, how could she have thought about these things?

But she felt that Xiao Tu made a lot of sense, because she knew how difficult life was for people without money, who even had trouble making ends meet.

Moreover, this man was so handsome that he was from a completely different world from any other Japanese man she knew.

Xiao Tu smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, I'll give you time to think about it. Shall we go have lunch first?"

"Ok."

Xiao Tu directly helped Yuki Uchida enter the entertainment industry because he was so confident in his image and succubus talent that he felt there was no need to resort to any underhanded methods.

Sexually harassing actresses, even resorting to force, is something only someone like Harvey Weinstein would do. Because that guy looks like a half-orc, 99% of beautiful women would reject him.

Xiao Tu now possesses a Titan's body and a great voice, his charm constantly increasing. He's too lazy to chase women and doesn't understand romance. If someone rejects him, he won't pursue them; he'll just move on to someone else. He won't bother with those brainless idiots; he's not the one who'll regret it.

Yuki Uchida offered to treat them to a meal as a way of expressing her gratitude, and the two went to eat oden.

After the meal, Xiao Tu didn't make any unreasonable demands and simply let Uchida Yuki go home. He didn't need to say too much; it was better for her to think in a quiet environment.

Xiao Tu called Mitsui Hisashi and arranged to meet at the station at 2 PM. He then went to Hiratsuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture.

They had planned their trip in advance; today they were going to visit Mitsuyoshi Anzai, the coach of the Shohoku team.

Mitsui Hisashi was very nervous when he got on the train; his body was trembling slightly.

Xiao Tu laughed and said, "Why are you so nervous? It's just going to see the coach to ask to return to the team. He's not going to eat you."

Mitsui Hisashi said slowly, "I'm afraid he'll be disappointed... I..."

“I’ll tell you the truth, and you’ll know he won’t be disappointed because you gave up basketball.” Xiao Tu said calmly, “He actually thinks you have average talent and you can’t become a professional player if you continue playing basketball, which is why he has never contacted you or persuaded you to return to the team.”

Mitsui Hisashi paused for a moment, then said angrily, "Your words are really hurtful."

"That's true. You're weak, and your jumping ability and speed are average. It's fine to treat basketball as a hobby, but you clearly lack the talent to become a professional player. You mentioned that you were once a Japanese national team player, so he should know that. Moreover, Shohoku's performance has been poor for two consecutive years, which shows that he's not very dedicated to coaching the team; he's just cultivating young people's interests."

"..." Mitsui Hisashi was speechless, vaguely feeling that Xiao Tu might be right.

Having witnessed Xiao Tu's strength, Mitsui Hisashi knew his own abilities were insignificant. The gap between them was too vast, the kind he could never bridge.

Anzai Mitsuyoshi's home is not far from the station, making travel convenient.

As a basketball player, Mitsuyoshi Anzai should be considered very successful, because he was very wealthy.

His residence is a large Japanese-style villa with calligraphy and paintings by famous people on the walls, and the courtyard features a classical and beautiful design. The residence has a spacious courtyard and the house has a unique shape. The courtyard scenery with winding streams and flowing water exudes an elegant atmosphere and a touch of Zen.

Xiao Tu looked at it and felt that this place was suitable for the bride and Ishii Oren to duel.

Mitsui Hisashi had called beforehand, but when he saw the chubby Coach Anzai in the yard, he still couldn't control his emotions. He was possessed by Mr. Tree again, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees.

"Coach, I want to play basketball... I want to play basketball... Waaah!"

The scene was very embarrassing.

Xiao Tu bypassed Mitsui Hisashi and stepped forward to introduce himself. "I'm Sebastian Shaw from the United States. I want to go to Shohoku High School and represent the team in the national tournament. This kid is too fragile, always kneeling down. I've had enough. Shall we ignore him and go inside to chat for a bit?"

Anzai Mitsuyoshi: "..."

Mitsui Hisashi: "..."

Something's wrong with you. Where's your compassion?!
(End of this chapter)