Chapter 904: 903. Unexpected Information

The two parties met at a coffee shop on Rodeo Drive. This avenue is known as the most expensive and proud road on the west coast of the United States. It spans three fashion blocks, and every piece of land on the street is comparable to gold.

Kobe is easy to recognize, his height is far beyond ordinary people, he is sitting behind a table wearing big sunglasses, even though he is trying to shrink his body, he is still very conspicuous.

His purpose of shrinking his body is very simple, to avoid being recognized by others. He is very popular in Los Angeles. He is a well-deserved urban hero athlete. If someone encounters him, he must ask for a group photo and autograph.

Li Du went over to shake hands with him, and then asked for a group photo...

Kobe liked to joke in private. When Li Du asked for a group photo, he laughed and said, "Who else in the NBA do you like? I can get you autographed group photos and the like."

Li Du said: "No need, my favorite star is you, because you play so handsomely. When I was in college, I imitated your style of play and got a nickname."

"What nickname?" Kobe laughed.

Li Du said: "Little Kobe in Building 2, Room 502."

Kobe laughed: "It's too bad. I thought it was Kobe from your school or something. I know a guy. I met him when we were doing activities. Do you know his name?"

Li Du shook his head, and Kobe said: "The big shark in Hei Niu Street, I gave him a few bucks, because I didn't have a good relationship with the shark at that time."

People who don't know the NBA don't know this grievance. Shaq Olney, another NBA superstar of the Sharks, and Kobe once formed the strongest combination in the 21st century and won three league championships.

But because of the instigation of the team management, their relationship was very bad, and they eventually parted ways, and even attacked each other in the media.

Later, as Kobe led the team to win the championship alone in the past two years, the grievances between him and O'Neal gradually let go, and it is enough to prove it by joking about this now.

Li Du calmly analyzed: "You know, Kobe, for the fans, being dunked by you is an honor, because it means that you are directly facing each other."

"What I mean is," he paused, "are you sure that guy is really the big shark in Hei Niu Street? Maybe he just uses this to stimulate you and attract your attention."

Kobe blinked and said, "I didn't think at the time, oh no, I'm still too naive, you're right, I might have been tricked by that bastard."

Joking enlivened the atmosphere, and the topic gradually got to the point.

Bryant asked: "Lee, I just found out recently that you have some relationship with the Harry Winston Group? Are you its shareholder?"

Li Du nodded and said, "Yes, I bought some of its shares last year. Don't tell me you did too. That would be a coincidence."

Kobe laughed again, shook his head and said, "No, I'm not that rich yet. That's right, as far as I know, the Winston Group will soon launch a series of luxury gems, right?"

Li Du continued to nod.

Kobe said: "I have seen their promotional materials, and I am very interested in a set of headwear. You know, my wife is an outstanding beauty, and there must be enough beautiful jewelry to match."

Li Du understood what he meant, and asked, "Need me to help you get in touch? I think with your connections, can I get in touch with Cole?"

Kobe shrugged and said, "I don't know anyone named Cole. I only know someone named Cole. He is a basketball commentator. Obviously he can't help me."

Li Du said, "Leave this question to me."

He pondered for a while, and then said: "Actually, there are better choices. Have you ever thought about customizing a set of exclusive jewelry for your wife? I happen to have a good batch of gemstones here."

"What jewel?"

"Black Opal." Li Du carried a backpack with him. He opened it and summoned flying insects, and pretended to take out a box containing black opal rough stones from the bag. After opening it, the gemstones inside shone brightly.

Kobe let out a breath: "Wow, this thing is so beautiful!"

Li Du said: "I have a lot of these things. If you want to order a set of jewelry, I can resell a batch to you. At the same time, I will help you contact the jewelry designers of the Winston Group and let them make exclusive designs according to your wishes." .”

Kobe said without hesitation: "Then come on, what's the price?"

Li Du smiled and said, "This is a gem dug out of my own mine. The price I sell to you must be lower than the market price."

There is one thing very similar in the two personalities, that is, they act vigorously and resolutely, and they do what they say.

Kobe wanted to buy gems, so Li Du took him to the flagship store of Harry Winston in Los Angeles and arranged for an appraiser to identify the authenticity and fineness of the gems.

While waiting for the results, Bryant said, "Hey, Lee, there are so many amazing things about you, I'm starting to think you're just a professional treasure picker, like Chris Bell."

Li Du said, "I am."

Kobe said: "Are you kidding me? You are a shareholder of the Harry Winston Group, and you also have a priceless gemstone mine!"

Li Du said with a smile: "Actually, I never thought that I would own these. I started from storage auctions before. I am a professional treasure picker in storage auctions."

Kobe said: "Then, maybe I can help you a little. I have some news here. I wanted to thank you for helping me contact me to buy jewelry, but now I realize that you might not like it."

Li Du asked with interest: "How is it possible, tell me, what news?"

Kobe said: "About the sneaker warehouse news, Dengtai Jones, you know him, right? He is also a guy in the NBA, and he is now in Atlanta."

Li Du liked to watch the NBA when he was in college. The name Deng Tai-Jones is not familiar to him, but he has the impression that he is a role player.

Kobe continued: "He just went to Atlanta and stayed in Indiana before. This guy has a hobby, which is collecting signature sneakers of NBA stars. He collected a lot and stored them in a warehouse in Indiana."

"As a result, I heard a news two days ago that his warehouse had not paid the storage fee and was frozen by the warehouse company. It will be auctioned off soon. Are you interested?"

The warehouse is far away in Indiana, Li Du is not particularly interested, but if it is valuable, he is still willing to go and have a look.

Kobe said: "The value of the sneakers in the warehouse should be good. As far as I know, there are thousands of pairs of star-signed shoes, and there are many special celebrity-customized styles. The total value is at least hundreds of thousands?"

Li Du gasped: "Thousands of pairs of signature shoes? Does this guy want to resell sneakers after he retires?"

Kobe laughed: "Who knows? Every time he finishes a game, he likes to ask people for signature shoes. Just looking for me, he has to ask for more than ten pairs."