Chapter 945

Li Ba nodded and said to the girl: "Qian Qian, except for Senbei and the winery, our investments are all long-term investments. We won't have much to do in the future. We will just look at each company's monthly, quarterly and annual reports."

The girl nodded and said to Gao Yuanyuan with a smile: "Sister Yuanyuan, you have to teach me in the future."

"Okay, I'm trapped by you and your wife. I've hooked you up, and now I have to make money for you to raise your children." Gao Yuanyuan said with a helpless look.

"Haha..." Everyone at the dinner table laughed.

"By the way, will you go on the day of the draft?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.

Li Ba shook his head and said: "I'm not going. In addition, you and Bill Duffy can make arrangements to announce that I will give up the WBC world title."

"It's a pity." Dayao shook his head.

"It's no pity. Boxing is just for fun, let's talk about it later," said Li Bada.

The next day, Gao Yuanyuan and Dayao said goodbye.

The girl made the decision and gave each of them two boxes of top quality wines, but they were not taken away and were temporarily stored in the wine cellar.

This afternoon, the castle recruited two new workers and a cook.

The two workers are locals, both middle-aged women, one white and one black, responsible for housework such as cleaning.

The cook was hired through a housekeeping company in San Francisco. She is also a Chinese named Huang Ling. She is also a first-generation immigrant. She has just immigrated to the United States less than two years ago and has a shorter history than Zhang Yuzhen.

Li Ba found that there have been a lot of immigrants to the United States in recent years. He knew that the development in the country was very good, but he didn't understand why these people abandoned the good development situation in the country and came to the United States.

People like Zhang Yuzhen and Huang Ling have good jobs in China and have achieved good results. Otherwise, they have no capital. But when they come here, they just work as cooks for their families. Is it necessary? Far less decent than at home.

Zhang Yuzhen did not come with her this time. Her family is in Phoenix, her daughter is studying there, and her husband’s job is also there. It is impossible for her to come here to work. Li Ba and the girl gave her three months more salary, ending her work contract.

With three more people, Zhou Yuehe and Liu Xiaoli could relax. Otherwise, in such a big castle, the daily housework would be enough to give them a headache.

Another day later, guests came to the castle, Liu Xiaoli's sister and Sissi's cousin Liu Qian.

On June 23, Gao Yuanyuan and Bill Duffy held a press conference on behalf of Li Ba and officially announced that they would give up the WBC world heavyweight title.

On June 24, Suns chairman and general manager Jerry Colangelo and Brian Colangelo announced the end of their contract with the Suns and their resignation.

Boss Sarver held a grand press conference to thank Jerry Colangelo for his contribution to the Suns.

Colangelo's departure symbolizes the end of the Colangelo era and the Suns entering a new era.

At the same time, Sarver announced that he would take over the chairmanship himself, and then hired former Suns player Steve Kerr as general manager.

On June 25, Kobe came to visit from Los Angeles.

Li Ba took him to visit the winery and went down to the wine cellar.

Seeing the huge wine cellar with countless bottles of wine, Kobe looked envious and said that he also wanted to own such a winery.

"How much is that?" Kobe asked.

"There are nearly 900,000 bottles here, more than two years of production." Li Ba said with a smile.

"Oh, nine hundred thousand bottles, how much are they worth? Are these also included in your purchase price?" Kobe asked.

"Of course not. I paid another 70 million US dollars for these. If I sell them, I will probably make a profit of 10 million US dollars." Li Ba said with a smile.

"I know Yao also wants to invest in this. Is he committed?" Kobe asked.

"It's going on." Li Ba said.

"Then I'll do it too, and we'll be neighbors here from now on." Kobe smiled.

The two stayed under the wine cellar for a full hour before Kobe reluctantly came up.

"Will the Lakers lineup be adjusted?" Li Ba asked.

"With you gone, we won't make any major adjustments. We will only strengthen the bench lineup appropriately." Kobe said.

"I think the Heat, Grizzlies, and Mavericks will continue to strengthen." Li Ba said.

"James has not yet completed his contract extension with the Cavaliers. They are chasing LeBron James and have already started secretly."

Kobe said.

After lunch, Kobe left with two boxes of wine sent by Li Ba.

In the past few days, the newly built basketball room, boxing room, and fitness room have been completed. In the following time, apart from spending time with his wife, Li Ba basically spent his time on these aspects. He did not interfere in the affairs of the winery.

He paid attention to Allen's draft situation, and he kept fluctuating between the top seven, and the highest one even reached fourth place.

Also on this day, the Suns announced their new head coach, former NBA All-Star Terry Porter.

Cole and Terry Porter told the media at the press conference that they would continue to build the team's defensive style.

On the 26th, Gao Yuanyuan brought Alien to New York to prepare for the draft.

At noon, Suns owner Sarver called her and wanted to introduce her to the new general manager Cole.

The three met at a restaurant and started chatting.

The conversation was of course inseparable from Li Ba. Finally, Sarver mentioned the draft. He told Gao Yuanyuan that the team's first-round pick would select her player Marc Gasol.

In the afternoon, Gao Yuanyuan met Pau Gasol.

Marc Gasol plays in the Spanish league, but participated in this year's draft. However, the draft market was average and he did not come this time.

NBA teams are still very cautious in selecting overseas players, because players like Marc Gasol who play overseas may not necessarily join the NBA even if they are selected.

"Paul, if Mark is selected, are you guaranteed to leave the Spanish League?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.

Gasol was a little hesitant, and finally said: "If it is the first round and you can sign, it should be okay, but in the second round, the team may not necessarily sign. Spain is not easy to do work."

"I'm talking about the first round." Gao Yuanyuan asked.

After hearing this, Pau Gasol said happily: "Gao, is there any team that is sure to select Mark in the first round? Is it the Suns?"

Gao Yuanyuan said with a smile: "The Suns are currently short of a center. Mark can be used once he comes. However, the Suns have the 28th pick. Whether they can be selected depends on the opportunity."

Gasol smiled and said: "Mark's market is average. He has never been in the first round. Being selected on the 28th is already very good. In fact, his contract in Spain has always been a confusion for him in the draft."

"So the team must make sure that after selecting him, he can sign with the team next season." Gao Yuanyuan emphasized.

"Spain leaves it to me to solve the problem. If he is selected in the first round, I guarantee that he can sign." Gasol smiled.