Dating in China was no easy feat.

The population density on the streets of any Chinese city far exceeded that of a comparable city in the United States, and the Chinese people loved a lively scene. Whenever a beautiful foreign movie star like Scarlett appeared anywhere, she would inevitably draw a crowd.

After a couple of less-than-pleasant shopping experiences, Scarlett learned to disguise herself with a baseball cap and oversized sunglasses.

Su Xi was already used to this kind of attire. His chances of being recognized in China were far higher than those of other celebrities. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

After the Olympics, his billboards could be seen all over the country, advertising everything from major international luxury brands to affordable domestic daily necessities.

There were even more commercials on TV.

He’d even nearly gotten caught up in a scandal because of a commercial. A popular female star in China was rumored to be Su Xi’s girlfriend after they co-starred in a dairy drink ad.

It made Su Xi feel rather awkward.

He wanted to clarify the situation, but Huang Xiaoman stopped him. "That starlet loves chasing clout," Xiaoman said. "Her team probably started this rumor themselves. If you respond, it’ll just make you look guilty."

So, Su Xi just let it go.

When Scarlett was photographed in China, exposé-style articles began popping up on the internet again. They claimed Scarlett had flown all this way because she was worried Su Xi’s affections were straying, saying that Su Xi found the other actress more beautiful, sexier, gentler, more considerate, and more charming.

’Are they that desperate to sleep with me?’

Su Xi couldn’t help but grumble to himself.

But the answer was obvious.

Right now, Su Xi was like Tang Monk’s Flesh. Taking a bite wouldn’t grant immortality, but it would boost one’s fame by at least two or three tiers.

And besides, they could also experience unimaginable pleasure.

Su Xi and Scarlett toured a few scenic spots in China. Then, he did two promotional tours in the Hong Kong Island and Taiwan Island regions, where he received a hero’s welcome that emptied the streets. His popularity on Taiwan Island, in particular, was off the charts.

After that, he went to South Korea and Japan, where he was met with seas of people in both places.

In South Korea, some people even swore they had historical records proving Su Xi was Korean.

Su Xi was left speechless.

But the money in South Korea was incredibly easy to make. Sponsors offered a ton of cash, and the fans were extremely enthusiastic about buying his sneakers.

The money in Japan was just as easy to make. Everywhere he went, men and women, young and old, got as excited as if they were seeing a rock superstar. They all screamed at the top of their lungs. The Japanese admired the strong, and Su Xi was without a doubt a one-in-a-million supreme powerhouse. He had beaten their "daddy," the United States, so badly they couldn’t find their way home. Wasn’t that strong enough?

Winning Asia’s first-ever gold medal in men’s basketball at the Olympics made these people, who were living quite comfortably, feel a sense of shared glory, and they shouted, "Long live Asian sports!"

In East Asia, Su Xi was in a league of his own.

Mike O’Connor couldn’t help but say, "Jack, you should come here and rake in the cash every year. You make way more here than you do in the United States."

Su Xi’s flight was headed straight for Los Angeles.

He was finally about to start preparing for the new season.

Over the past summer, besides the Dream Six Team’s humiliating bronze medal finish and the Finals MVP leading his team to an Olympic gold, there was another sensational piece of news: the Shark had swum East!

Pat Riley had traded away young talents like Lamar Odom and Caron Butler to Los Angeles in exchange for Shaquille O’Neal.

An ecstatic Shaquille O’Neal was seen playing with a water gun on the streets of Miami and even paraded through the city wearing a custom-made police uniform the department had given him.

He was a real character, but the Miami fans were incredibly enthusiastic about him.

He returned the favor, declaring that he would definitely help Miami win a championship.

The Miami Heat also signed him to a five-year contract worth over 100 million USD.

While O’Neal was thriving in Miami, Kobe shouldered all the blame. Everyone thought he was the one who had forced O’Neal out. Everyone thought he shouldn’t have had the ambition to challenge O’Neal. Even though he had scored 56 points in the Finals to break the historical record, people still thought he should have just stayed quiet and been O’Neal’s little brother.

This infuriated Kobe.

Losing to the Pacers in last year’s Finals was the fuse that lit the Lakers’ disintegration. Phil Jackson stepped down, Shaquille O’Neal headed East, Carl Malone’s career ended on its knees, and Gary Payton found a new home.

They watched him build his mansion high.

They watched his mansion collapse.

Of the superstar "Fab Four," only Kobe remained.

Su Xi had two things to take care of after landing in Los Angeles. The first was business. He had invested in many Silicon Valley startups and needed to meet with these young people, some of whom were starting companies in their garages while others had dropped out of college.

Su Xi’s "S Capital" had already become one of the most important angel investment funds for tech and internet companies in Silicon Valley. Many young entrepreneurs had benefited, and many of their companies were now on the right track.

Moreover, once these companies got on the right track, they quickly created a cluster effect, driving each other’s growth and simultaneously enhancing the prestige of S Capital.

Su Xi had one principle: he only did angel investments. The subsequent Series A, B, and C rounds were for the major investment funds to follow up on. Su Xi knew very well that he didn’t have an advantage in that area.

But this way, the return on investment was the greatest.

The second matter, naturally, was to see Jessica.

Both of these things went very smoothly.

Kobe was the third matter, one that he forced his way into. When he learned that Su Xi was in California, he not only followed Su Xi to meet with the founders of those startups, but he also drove Su Xi to his date with Jessica and then stood guard outside for hours.