Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1543 - 1542: One Move Ahead

Li Wei, truly worthy of his name, not only exudes dominance on the field but also navigates off the field with ease.

Calm under pressure.

In the face of unexpected events and adversities, Li Wei’s adaptability quickly follows, transforming crises into opportunities.

The situation subtly shifts once again.

The interesting part is, it’s Haas who takes the initiative to turn the tide and holds the reins, yet Li Wei’s response displays immense confidence and composure, exposing Haas’s own weaknesses and shortcomings. Though Haas believes he’s in control of the entire situation, it doesn’t appear that way.

His mood, slightly restless.

Although it’s just a bit, Haas isn’t accustomed to such a situation.

After a pause, extensive experience and mature rationality seize his nerves, barely maintaining calm and balancing himself, Haas regains his footing by taking a step back.

"I’m not a professional either. It’s hard for us two outsiders to come to any conclusions sitting here discussing."

Haas knows his shortcomings—poor adaptability—rigid, inflexible, stiff; without careful attention, he might get drawn into Li Wei’s train of thought.

Therefore, Haas chooses to break the balance.

Li Wei keenly captures the subtle change in atmosphere, a hint of a smile in his eyes, "Mr. Haas, you just asked me why Mercedes-Benz, right? Now, I pose the same question to you, Mr. Haas."

"Yes, why Mercedes-Benz?"

"If all I needed was a check, I could easily go to Silicon Valley or Wall Street. I’m sure those venture capital firms would be eager to sign a large check to participate in this project, even though I’m not Michael Jordan, the name Li Wei still holds some influence."

Haas was taken aback, and his thoughts slowly began to awaken—

This was a blind spot, a temporarily overlooked blind spot.

Haas looked up and met Li Wei’s bright eyes, accompanied by a gentle smile, "Because I trust the Mercedes-Benz brand."

"More importantly, I believe this is a project that looks to the long term, looks to the future, and isn’t just a capital game."

"Indeed, I could find investment in Silicon Valley, I believe it’s not difficult, but capital comes and goes, their focus is on profit, which differs from the original intent of the training camp; hence, I chose Mercedes-Benz because I believe we share the same brand value."

Softly spoken, yet with the force of thunder, shocks and impacts come one wave after another.

Not only because of Li Wei’s wisdom and clarity but also because of his preparedness, considering every aspect with no blind spots.

Haas watched Li Wei’s eyes intently throughout, clearly seeing the light in his pupils brightening step by step, confidence, and composure undoubtedly displayed.

In that brief moment, Haas found himself unable to find his voice.

At this moment, Haas saw the rise of the curve at the corner of Li Wei’s mouth, revealing a gentle smile, like a spring breeze, "Now, allow me to brew a cup of tea to entertain our guest, shall we chat at leisure over tea, Mr. Haas?"

Everything, just right.

Without aggression, without urgency, the confident posture displayed through proper pacing carries a kind of persuasiveness in every gesture.

Beep. Beep beep beep.

The kettle continued to whistle, like someone squeezing the neck of a screaming chicken. The sharp, piercing sound breaks through the fog, rushing into the eardrum, lingering in the hotel room’s lobby.

At this moment, Haas instead calmed down, regaining his composure under Li Wei’s influence, regaining initiative without showing any change, nodding slightly.

"Of course. I’ve always looked forward to trying out tea, and if it won’t interfere with your plan to watch a movie today, we have ample time to discuss."

Not to lose face, Haas smoothly seizes the key—

If you wish to talk, let’s sit down and have a thorough discussion to see whether Li Wei truly measures up or is just bluffing.

But for Li Wei, this plays right into his hands.

He isn’t worried about Haas wanting to delve into a deep conversation; what concerns him is if Haas isn’t interested at all. After all, Mercedes-Benz sponsoring the stadium is one thing, sponsoring a private training camp is another. This implies Mercedes-Benz will further tie its brand to Li Wei’s personal brand.

In fact, in the NFL, there is no shortage of similar training camps. The most famous being the "Manning Passing Academy" run by the Manning Brothers, annually inviting quarterbacks from all over North America to participate, with the two top quarterbacks offering personal guidance.

Besides these, there are training camps organized by teams, universities, specialized camps for certain positions, and so on, abundant during the offseason.

However, these training camps are often closely related to the League, serving as a stepping stone to professional arenas. Many players enhance their draft positions through these training camps, so the sponsorships behind these camps often come from teams, though there are brands, too, but not many naming sponsors.

Whereas, the training camp envisioned by Li Wei is slightly different. Building on the existing League training camps, with sponsorship from the Watt Foundation and his thoughts, he plans to redefine and re-plan. He intends to create a new brand under his name, so merely a check isn’t enough.

Now, Haas is willing to engage in an in-depth discussion, which is a positive signal.

Li Wei not only remains unflustered but also reveals a smile in his eyes. Having navigated the pull and the play-off, things have finally entered his layout.

"Tonight at eight, I have a movie scheduled, four hours long."

"Precisely because of this, I have no activities planned during the day, giving us plenty of time for discussion. When I return to the cinema at night, the audience won’t suspect a thing, as everything is in preparation for tonight’s movie marathon."

"Nowadays, people are accustomed to fast-food-style consumption, nobody wants to spend four hours in a cinema anymore, even I need some psychological readiness."

"Indeed, nothing better than a film festival, right?"

Still, Li Wei is Li Wei, making no changes even as things come under his control, his casual, humorous demeanor impressing Haas once more.

Neither slow nor hurried, neither flustered nor rushed, Li Wei brought out his incomplete tea set one by one.

Finally, Haas couldn’t restrain his curiosity, "You seem particularly relaxed."

A simple statement, yet surprisingly extended.

Li Wei shrugged lightly, a smile playing at the corner of his mouth, "Do you know what’s the most important thing in Hua Xia’s tea ceremony?"

"Serenity."

"We believe that a good tea not only needs quality tea leaves, good utensils, and good water, but also requires the person brewing it to be focused and serene."

"The brewer’s emotional turmoil might impact the taste of the tea."

"Of course, I’m an amateur, merely touching the surface. Right now, it’s just about having the proper stance, but at least this posture should look decent."

Having said this, Li Wei looked at Haas, pausing, "Wait a second, you’re not a Hua Xia tea master, are you? Suddenly taking off your mask to mock my amateurism?"

Haas was directly stunned, completely unprepared for such a 180-degree turn. Staring at Li Wei, the question marks almost overflowed.