My absurd experiences in North America over the years

Taking a shower can be quick, like a quick shower, which might only take a few minutes.

Sometimes it can be very slow, like taking a nice hot bath, which can take at least 20 or 30 minutes, and sometimes even an hour.

A bath for two is different from both.

The time often varies from person to person, sometimes a few minutes, sometimes tens of minutes.

Li Fu probably initially intended for Mei Mei to take a bath together, just a few minutes of showering to wash away the sweat, and that would be fine.

However, when handsome men and beautiful women are being honest with each other, especially when they are in their early twenties, their bodies may not always be in sync with their hearts.

And then... it got out of control.

Outside the bathroom, Taylor Swift's melodious yet urgent voice could be faintly heard, as if the song was gradually building from the chorus to the climax.

When they came out of the bathroom, Taylor Swift no longer wanted to go out to eat; she just wanted to lie there and not move.

In the end, I ordered takeout.

As evening fell, the two rested up and prepared to take a walk on the beach. They walked down a mountain path, through a grove of low pine trees, and arrived at a private beach.

This beach belongs to the villa's private property. There are no paparazzi or tourists. Only the waves wash over the gray reefs and coastline again and again. It is absolutely quiet and private.

Taylor Swift walked barefoot on the beach, the seawater washing over her ankles and then receding. Today she was wearing a loose white long dress, the hem of which was slightly wet from the seawater and covered with fine sand.

"Won't my visit interfere with your work?" She shook Li Fu's arm like a little girl.

"How could that be?" Li Fu shook his head. "Your arrival has made my dull life colorful."

"You seemed really upset yesterday. Is it tough running the new team you just bought?" Taylor Swift is no stranger to basketball; she's watched NBA games live.

Going back even further, in 2002, she sang the American national anthem at the Philadelphia 76ers' home arena.

At that time, her family was still in Pennsylvania, so she was performing in her hometown. However, not long after, her family moved to Nashville for her music career.

"Well, how should I put it?" Li Fu pondered for a moment, "It's not too difficult, but if we want to win the championship, we need to first trade away unsuitable players and acquire suitable pieces."

"It sounds simple," Taylor Swift nodded slightly, "but the Warriors are a terrible team. Have you figured out a team-building strategy? Since you took over, the outside world has been quite optimistic about you."

Li Fu kept winning, which had both advantages and disadvantages.

Putting aside the advantages, the downside is that external expectations are very high, and those who are not optimistic are overwhelmed by the huge wave of support.

If he doesn't manage it well, the disappointment could be unexpectedly great.

So, Taylor Swift is a little worried.

How could anyone possibly win all the time?

Li Fu bent down and picked up a white seashell, smoothed by the waves, weighing it in his hand. "I know, but I'm very confident."

"Are you thinking of trading that rookie named Ekpe Udoh?" Taylor Swift asked with a smile.

"You even know this?" Li Fu was surprised.

Taylor Swift tilted her head. "You talked in your sleep during your afternoon nap today. Udoh has to make a trade."

Li Fu was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing. "What else did I say?"

"You even said Curry had to be promoted, you said it twice," Taylor Swift kicked up a splash of water, "Looks like Curry is your true love, you're always talking about him."

Li Fu chuckled, "No, no, no, he should be called the cornerstone of the team's dynasty. He will become a superstar in the future, one of the faces of the NBA, and basketball fans all over the world will know his name."

"Can I interpret this as a prophecy? There are some people online saying you're some kind of prophet," Taylor Swift said, linking her arm with his. "Well then, Mr. Prophet, if you're all-knowing and all-powerful, what's there to worry about? Let those general managers worry about it!"

Li Fu looked down at her; the sea breeze had made her hair a little messy, but this messiness only made her more beautiful.

She was right. A trade can't be done in a day. Larry Bird needs time to think, George and Udoh need time to be evaluated... and there are other players, salary structures, etc. Everything takes time.

"I'm no prophet," he shook his head, "If one day the outside world praises me too highly, and I accidentally fall from that height, don't abandon me..."

Taylor Swift looked at him with burning eyes, her tone more serious than ever before, "Don't worry, even if you fall into the dust one day, I will definitely pick you up and hold you in my arms again."

To some extent, she didn't love the omnipotent Li Fu, but rather the Li Fu who shared a deep connection with her.

This has nothing to do with Li Fu's identity or net worth.

Even if Li Fu were penniless and became an unregistered person again, she could still support him.

At 8 p.m., the two returned to the villa. Li Fugang had just sat down on the sofa in the living room when his phone rang.

"There's new information about the trade," Thompson said in a low voice. "General Manager Riley has, as you requested, conveyed a tentative interest to the Pacers through an intermediary."

"What was Bird's reaction?" This was what Li Fu was most concerned about.

Bird is too shrewd; he'll likely see through his plan.

As Taylor Swift said on the beach, he is highly regarded by the outside world. In the financial market, as soon as his trading strategies become known to the outside world, many people will immediately follow suit.

The same applies to the sports market. If someone wants a certain player, the other party will subconsciously assume that the player they are interested in must be very valuable, thus refusing to make a trade or demanding more assets.

So, even though he has a God's-eye view, things are not that simple.

Bird, in particular, was no ordinary player. He was one of the best players of his time, and his rivalry with Bird dominated the NBA throughout the 1980s, making a significant contribution to the promotion of basketball.

He was equally shrewd during his time in the team's management.

Making deals with such a smart person is not so easy.

Although the Pacers currently have their own ace Granger, George, whose position overlaps with Granger's, can only be considered a "backup plan," and Bird would never be traded easily.

If Li Fu had directly stated that the Warriors wanted George, Bird might have even refused outright.

Then focus on developing George.

The entire trade had to be pulled as far as possible and mislead Bird into thinking that he didn't want George, or at least not that much.

Only in this way could they possibly fool the shrewd Bird.

Of course, it's also possible that he was overthinking it. Bird was extremely confident and only believed in himself, so he didn't care that much about being the winner.

However, it's always good to be cautious.