The Great Battle Approaches, Lakers vs. Knicks!

Across the United States, from New York to Los Angeles, from Chicago to Houston, the distinctive logo of the "Soar" brand could be seen in the bustling commercial districts of nearly every major and mid-sized city.

In major shopping malls, Li Fei Brand counters always occupied the most prominent locations, standing toe-to-toe with Nike and Adidas.

And in distant China, the market response was even more explosively enthusiastic than anyone had imagined.

In first-, second-, and third-tier cities, having one or two "Soar" brand stores had become standard.

Even more astonishingly, in what many considered fourth- and fifth-tier cities, as well as even more remote county towns, offline store coverage had miraculously surpassed 60%.

For young people in China, owning a pair of Li Fei basketball shoes was more than just fashion—it was a belief.

The rapid expansion of the brand's commercial empire made the IPO agenda increasingly urgent.

Li Fei called David Falk again. This time, he wanted to learn about the latest progress on the IPO.

"David, how far have the preparations for going public come?"

"Li, honestly, we've had everything ready for a long time."

Falk's tone was steady and confident. "All the financial audits, legal documents, and roadshow plans were fully in place before the league shutdown. We can submit our application to the SEC at any time."

Then he shifted gears. "However, while the league shutdown disrupted our rhythm, it also brought us an unexpected surprise: Kobe's breakout. We urgently expanded the Kobe product line because of it, which has made our pre-IPO story much richer. We now have another heavyweight weapon in our arsenal."

"You mean?" Li Fei asked.

"My suggestion is to wait until 'Kobe-One' officially launches, then use one or two months of sales data to further demonstrate the brand's growth potential