Li Fei raised a hand and gently draped his arms around the three women's shoulders. His gaze turned toward Madison Square Garden, his eyes filled with anticipation.
This season, he would give it everything he had, chase a fourth straight championship, and write a legend of his own.
And once the season was over, he would choose his future anew, whether that meant staying with the Knicks or heading to a new battlefield.
He would remain dominant, continue ruling the league, and keep building his business empire.
Meanwhile, in the conference room at Knicks headquarters, the management team was still anxiously awaiting David Falk's response.
Everyone firmly believed that Li Fei would agree to an early extension. After all, the terms the Knicks had offered were simply too enticing.
The general manager paced back and forth, his face full of expectation. "As long as Li Fei agrees to extend, we can strengthen the roster without worries and go after a fourth straight championship."
Jeff Van Gundy nodded. "Li Fei is the core of this team. Without him, we are nothing. Keeping him means preserving the hope of a Dynasty."
The other executives echoed their agreement, their faces full of certainty. No one had imagined that Li Fei would reject such a sincere max-contract offer.
They did not know that Li Fei's sights had long since moved beyond the Knicks, beyond the current championships and max salary.
What he wanted was a broader world, a more dazzling legend, and a business status no one could rival.
Not long after, David Falk's call came through to the general manager's phone.
The general manager immediately answered, his tone urgent. "David, how did it go? Did Li Fei agree?"
David Falk's voice remained calm on the other end of the line as he spoke