IPO Plan, Kobe is a Key Part!

"Buzz is temporary. A solid foundation is what matters most."

Li Fei's gaze swept across everyone in the room. "Because of the lockout, this season only has fifty regular-season games. The pace will be extremely fast, and there will be a lot of uncertainty. Winning a single game isn't enough to make the capital market place absolute confidence in us. I need more consistent performances. I need the Knicks' Road to Defense to look unstoppable."

He raised one finger.

"One month. Within one month, I'll stabilize the team's record. Then we'll set the final listing date. I want Flying Shadow's IPO to be built not on a temporary gimmick, but on absolute strength—to soar into the sky, not open high and fall low."

His voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable resolve.

The executives in the conference room exchanged looks, each seeing conviction in the others' eyes.

This was their boss—always seeing farther than everyone else, and always remaining calmer.

"I agree." Falk was the first to voice his support. "Playing it safe is the best choice. One month will also give us enough time to prepare more thoroughly."

With Li Fei's decision, the meeting swiftly came to an end. Everyone left, leaving only Li Fei and Falk in the vast conference room.

Li Fei walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the steel forest beneath his feet. The city's bustle seemed cut off from the room.

He was not immersed in last night's victory or the success of his business. His thoughts had already drifted to the West Coast.

He took out his phone. On it was a text message he had received before the game began, from Kobe Bryant.

"Hey, Li. Watch me tonight. Lakers versus Spurs. This season, I'm going to show you