What's more, there was Tamim. Setting everything else aside, Tamim had truly treated him well over the years.
Back then, he'd offered him a record-breaking contract worth $300 million a year. By the final year, it had risen to $400 million.
And over the past few years, Tamim had agreed to practically every one of his requests without conditions.
It wasn't as if he made requests often, but whenever he did, Tamim never hesitated. He agreed immediately and made it happen as quickly as possible.
Of course, one could say Tamim's motives weren't pure. He wasn't simply a fan; he was acting in the interests of his country.
But Wang Yi could understand that perfectly well. If he were in Tamim's shoes, he too would have given Tamim his unreserved support without hesitation for the sake of his country.
Now that Tamim was coming, Wang Yi naturally wanted to meet with him.
He was just a little surprised. There was also a mysterious guest. Who could it be?
That evening, Wang Yi took a hydrogen-powered vehicle through the city's restricted traffic zone and went straight to the banquet hall.
The Saudi King and Emir Tamim of Qatar were already there.
Wang Yi glanced around. Not seeing the mysterious guest they had mentioned, he exchanged greetings with the two rulers.
Only then did a side door to the banquet hall open, and a burly figure strode in.
The man stood over two meters tall and was powerfully built, like a black iron tower.
It was none other than LeBron James, the Lakers owner who was reportedly planning to sell a stake in the team.
Wang Yi was greatly surprised, but at the same time, he immediately understood.
A few days ago, news had broken that LeBron James planned to sell his