basketball never sleeps

Chapter 309 Magic Shoes
As one of the most popular and influential superstars in China right now, Mo Wen's brand-new wedding ring on his middle finger was spotted by reporters almost immediately.

Even if Mo Wen doesn't like his private life being exposed, as a public figure, being gossiped about is unavoidable.

Mo Wen did not deny it, and even openly showed affection with little Catherine in front of the reporters. However, given the nature of the reporters, he did not accept an interview or answer any questions about the matter.

Reporters who didn't have enough information couldn't write too much, let alone dare to slander the Chinese national team that won the championship and received official recognition.

But the various online trolls were much more unrestrained. Even though Mo Wen and Little Catherine hadn't discussed a specific wedding date, or even decided on an engagement party, a rumor spread from who knows where, and before long, it became that Mo Wen had officially obtained a green card to become the governor's son-in-law and was preparing to join the Dream Team to compete in the 08 Olympics.

Mr. and Mrs. Mo were initially happy that their son's marriage had finally been settled, but after spending half a day online, they couldn't help but call to question their son about whether he had secretly changed his nationality.

Mo Wen had no choice but to explain repeatedly, and also sent money to Lao Dengbang so that his grandson, who was still being rushed into marriage, could buy some real estate in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen before the couple could finally relax.

"Honey, I remember you have a classmate who graduated and went into the nutritional supplement industry, right?" After hanging up the phone, Mo Wen looked at Catherine, who was doing yoga nearby.

"Yes, there are several. Ruth knows even more. They used to try to sell us their products and wanted you to try them, but they weren't very reliable, so we rejected them all." Big Catherine studied sports science, so this was a relevant field for her.

"What have you seen this time? The diet and supplements we designed for you are based on proven and mature solutions, combined with your body parameters. Don't be fooled by the claims that something is very effective; the actual efficacy and side effects are uncertain."

"Don't get me wrong, I just want to buy some for my parents, the kind that ordinary rich people eat is fine," Mo Wen said, waving his hand.

Mo Wen felt it was necessary to buy some supplements for the elderly couple after they started to doubt their son whom they had raised for twenty years based on just a few words online. He didn't expect much effect, but he wanted to seize the market in advance so that they wouldn't be scammed by domestic lime and shell calcium tablets in the future.

"You should take your uncle and aunt to the hospital for a thorough check-up first. Once you have the report, I'll help them get the necessary prescriptions." Catherine's voice was somewhat indifferent.

Mo Wen keenly noticed that she was in a bad mood, so he went over and put his arm around her waist, asking, "What's been going on lately?"

Big Catherine struggled symbolically for a moment, but smelling the familiar scent, she still went limp in Mo Wen's arms. "Don't do this again. You're already engaged."

"Whether it's engagement or marriage, it's just a ceremony, it doesn't change anything." Mo Wen realized his tone was a bit like a jerk, so he changed to a lighter tone and continued teasingly, "Or are you saying you don't want to take responsibility now that I'm married?"

"Responsibility? Responsibility for what? What role should I play in taking responsibility after you get married?" Catherine's melancholy voice seemed to be asking Mo Wen, but also to herself.

She was well aware of the difference in their status. In the past, because Mo Wen had been having sex with four women every day, she was intoxicated by the chaos and unrestrained life, which blurred her awareness of her own identity. It wasn't until last night, when she saw Mo Wen propose to Little Catherine, that she came to her senses and realized that such a messy and chaotic relationship could not last long and that Mo Wen would eventually return to his family.

Although she always insisted that Ruth and she were the true love, Ruth eventually became a virtuous wife and loving mother under Mo Wen's tutelage, let alone her, who had been nurtured by Mo Wen for even longer.

But when little Catherine officially changes her surname to Mo in the future, what identity should she have?
Lover? Partner? Or just tools for each other to vent?
Mo Wen lifted her chin, looking at the struggle in her eyes, knowing that what she needed now was not a perfunctory answer, but an answer, even if it was irrelevant: "You said you would take responsibility for my body throughout my entire career."

Just employees? That's not bad.

Big Catherine breathed a sigh of relief, feeling first disappointed, then relieved, and finally fortunate.

"Yes, I promised you, so from now on we'll..."

“Then let’s sign a long-term contract,” Mo Wen interrupted her abruptly.

Big Catherine was still a little conflicted, but Mo Wen didn't waste any words. He took out his phone, found his personal lawyer in his contacts, and made the call.

"George, prepare an employment contract for me, a long one."

"How long? A lifetime."

"I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

Seeing Catherine's wide-eyed expression, Mo Wen gave her a wicked smile. Before Catherine could refuse, he reached into her yoga clothes and used a diversionary tactic to silence her.

"OK, give us a rough draft first, we'll discuss the details with her later." Mo Wen hung up the phone, and only then did Catherine reluctantly pull Mo Wen's hand away.

"You bastard, didn't you say you were going to sign a long-term contract?"

"Just tell me if it's long enough." Mo Wen raised an eyebrow and said arrogantly and domineeringly, "I've said you're mine, your body, your heart, and your whole life can only be mine!"

"I'm not yours, I belong to Ruth." Big Catherine seemed to be resisting Mo Wen's outstretched claws again, but unintentionally, she smoothly unbuttoned Mo Wen's shirt.

"She's mine too, and you're both mine!"

"You stinky man! I haven't taken my medicine lately, stop... ah."

……

Just as American media outlets were trying to contact Mo Wen or Hugh Man through various means to further verify the details of Mo Wen's marriage proposal, a "secretly filmed" video quietly appeared on the YouTube platform.

The camera initially focuses on the Milky Way sky where shooting stars occasionally streak across the sky. As the male voice appears, the camera is subtly lowered, bringing the silhouettes of a beautiful couple into the frame.

The heartfelt singing, accompanied by guitar and the occasional chirping of insects, the two people cuddling together in the scene, and the shooting stars that occasionally streak across the sky—even in a romance movie, such a scene is rare.

At first, people were simply captivated by the heartfelt singing. But when the boy finished his song, caught a shooting star, and conjured a ring, the shimmering light reflected from the diamond on the ring seemed to extend the fleeting moment of the shooting star. Only then did the audience realize that their understanding of romance was somewhat superficial.

"Does anyone know the name of this song? I've never heard it before, it's really good!"

"How romantic! A proposal under a meteor shower? Is this a trailer for some movie?"

"That girl is so lucky! If it were me, I'd probably faint from happiness!"

"Oh no, I think I'm believing in love again, even though those three jerks just dumped me!"

"Wait a minute, doesn't that singer look familiar?"

"He definitely looks familiar. I even have his poster on the back of my computer. He's definitely Mo!"

"Huh? That basketball player? Don't be ridiculous, or is some minor celebrity just sharing the same name?"

"It seems to be true. Some media outlets reported that Mo recently proposed successfully, and the meteor shower also happened in the last couple of days. I also remember that he wrote a very popular song before, and his voice sounds quite similar to this one."

"So it was a Chinese man! No wonder! Only a crude American man could do something so tender and romantic!"

"Bullshit, do you even know Mo? He's gentle? Do you know what he's done on the court? He's plundered championship after championship, and this year he even killed Cleveland's decades-long dream!"

"Hmph, I told you so! American men only care about alcohol, sports, and dicks. You guys have no idea what romance or charm is!"

The high-quality song, the romantic and beautiful visuals, and the seemingly mysterious protagonist made this video go viral in a very short time.

The video views grew almost exponentially, but this trend didn't last long because...

YouTube's servers were overwhelmed!
The belatedly aware media outlets, having just received the news, found the gossip field explode, and could only frantically slap their thighs while constantly refreshing the webpage.

"Seriously, Ms. Schwarzenegger, aren't you really considering making your own debut? I have a feeling you'll be the most envied girl in America these next couple of days," Hughman teased to little Katherine in Mo Wen's arms in the conference room.

“I’m afraid it’s not just America, but the whole world. I have a lot of confidence in my man.” Little Catherine smiled faintly, her voice no longer light and cheerful, but rather dignified and composed like that of a mature woman.

The video was naturally filmed by Mo Wen's team. Mo Wen's original intention was to record important moments in his life. He had no intention of showing off or sharing his life too much in front of the public, or like Beckham, showing off his sweet love with Victoria to gain exposure.

After seeing the finished photos taken by the photographer, Hughman felt that Mo Wen's words of cherishing his own knowledge were a waste. The usually conservative little Catherine's mindset had also changed after her status was elevated. So this time, she no longer thought of hiding behind Mo Wen, but took the initiative to share her happiness.

She wants to assert sovereignty.

Mo Wenxing was acting uprightly and had no reason to stop little Catherine. He even suggested that Hughman could take the opportunity to market the new shoes he was already wearing in the video.

Otherwise, making such a big fuss just to let the audience listen to songs and watch the drama would be a real waste.

The proposal video was filmed from two different camera angles. One was a rear camera angle with specially adjusted optical parameters to better capture and record the meteor shower. The Milky Way and meteor shower were captured very clearly, but the people were a bit blurry. The other was a side camera angle that mainly captured the people. Although a certain distance was maintained so as not to disturb the couple, their appearances were still clearly visible under the lights of the campground tent.

In Hughman's plan, they first released a video from a rear camera position as bait, and then he revealed some information to play a puzzle game with the media, gradually building up the buzz.

Who would have thought that the video would go viral before it even had a chance to be marketed?

Hughman's email and phone were bombarded again, but he didn't rush to respond. Instead, he pretended not to receive international signals and quietly waited for the controversy to escalate further.

"I really suspect you planned this all along. It's one thing to look good during the day, but to actually sparkle like stars at night," Hughman exclaimed, holding the shoes up to the sunlight. "I bet these shoes will be a summer bestseller, selling hundreds of thousands of pairs."

“Impossible,” Mo Wen shook his head. “Because I only plan to sell 10,000 pairs of this version.”

"That's such a waste," Hughman said, somewhat puzzled.

"Making money is just a side effect; this is a memento of my love with Catherine." Mo Wen exchanged a glance with the little Catherine in his arms, and the air was filled with the sweet and sour smell of romance again.

"Stop, stop, stop! We're talking about money right now, don't spoil the mood!"

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The resourceful netizens didn't let the doubts linger for long. Soon, netizens with astronomical knowledge deduced the latitude of the video's filming location based on star charts, which, combined with Mo Wen's recent itinerary, basically matched the description.

On another professional level, although the singing in the video is somewhat different from Mo Wen's singing in the recording studio due to the equipment and natural sound recording, professional musicians can still recognize that it is the same person.

An insider at the U.S. Copyright Office also revealed that Mo Wen did indeed register the copyright for a new song some time ago.

Reporters who had been unable to reach Mo Wen and Hughman waited in vain for news, but they soon found another breakthrough—the California governor, who was being interviewed almost every day.

Seeing the reporter holding up the printed video and photos, the governor, who recognized his daughter at a glance, also played the role of an actor, posing like a big shot and waving his hand to signal his assistant to come over.

"Which bastard dares to seduce my daughter? Go contact the federal police, find him, and bring him before me. I want to see what he's got to offer!"

All the evidence is almost conclusive, but people’s attention to it has not diminished. Just like after an exam, no matter how confident you are in verifying each other’s answers, you still need the standard answer to make the final decision.

So Mo Wen timely revealed the answer on his Facebook page—

The video begins with the same opening as the YouTube video, but inserts many shots taken from the side camera angles in the middle. This retains the original video's romantic and beautiful style while clearly revealing the identity. It gives the originally fantastical video a surprising sense of a fairy tale coming to life.

Everyone who watched the video couldn't help but exclaim "perfect" at the end.

This is the title of the video, the name of the song, and also the feeling in everyone's heart.

Of course, not everyone is satisfied, for example, Zuckerberg.

Facebook followed YouTube's lead, and its servers were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of traffic.

That concludes Mo Wen's presentation; the rest is up to Nike and his marketing team.

Nike launched a campaign featuring Mo Wen's new shoes, which, from a side view, seemed to reflect the starry sky and shooting stars above his head. Meanwhile, Mo Wen's team was subtly criticizing Dan Zi, who had previously divorced due to his womanizing, while cooperating with Nike in promoting the new shoes.

As for Mo Wen's new song, it didn't need marketing because it quickly rose to the top ten on Billboard in the US after it was released, and then took two days to successfully dethrone Halena's "Umbrella," which featured her nude appearance for art, and topped the charts.

Thanks to Nike's marketing efforts, Mo Wen's new shoes, Yeezys... now more accurately called "Magic Shoes," have gradually entered the public eye.

Thanks to the good "friendship" Mo Wen had built with socialites in the New York fashion scene recently, Nike's promotion, the shoe's own good aesthetic attributes, and the huge amount of traffic generated by Mo Wen's marriage proposal video, this shoe quickly became a hot topic of discussion in New York's top fashion circles.

The latest issues of Vogue, Elle, and GQ all gave positive reviews to these unreleased shoes. Vanity Fair even sent a reporter to interview Mo Wen and take a set of photos of him wearing the new shoes, planning to choose one for the next issue's cover.

Under multiple influences, the discussion surrounding "Mo's shoes" has been increasing. When Mo Wen revealed that the shoes would be released in limited quantities, the interest of fashionistas grew even stronger.

Shut your mouth, take my card, understand?
"Tsk tsk tsk, two pieces of cloth sewn onto two foam pads, and you're selling them for 399, in US dollars? Are you sure anyone's selling them?" Mo Chuang exclaimed, holding the brand-new shoes.

"The wallet I gave you before cost 688, which is also in US dollars." Mo Wen sighed softly. "If you can't earn such a small amount of 'shady money,' then let Sister Wei do it."

"Oh, I was just saying. These shoes are so beautiful and comfortable, and they're a limited edition. I remember you invested a lot of money in researching the materials, right? If they don't sell many, even 399 might not be enough to break even." Mo Chuang smoothly changed his tune.

"It's only a few million or so. If we can't recoup the cost of the regular models, then there are the collector's editions." Mo Wen said, picking up another pair of shoes next to him that looked exactly the same as the first pair, except that the luster reflected was slightly different, and admiring them.

In order to make the magic shoes famous, Mo Wen directly "borrowed" the most classic design of the Yeezy 350V2.

Because it was released almost ten years earlier than expected, the Boost material, which gives Yeezy shoes another important selling point—the feeling of stepping on melted toffee (the feeling of stepping on poop)—had not yet been released. Mo Wen searched through Nike's material library for a long time but could not find a suitable one. He could only ask the material experts to develop it based on the rough description he remembered.

Researching materials is always a bottomless pit, but fortunately, Mo Wen was lucky. With a clear direction, he burned through millions of dollars and produced materials that met his needs.

Nike initially didn't quite understand why a star athlete would bother with materials. Wasn't Nike's Air Max air cushioning great? It even had a kind of hollowed-out aesthetic. Although there was a risk of the air cushion bursting, wouldn't that also increase repurchase rates?

The reason why Mo Wen's Winner 1 has a high repurchase rate is because it is indeed comfortable to wear, but not very durable.

But after experiencing the new material firsthand, Nike President Matt Parker immediately pulled out his checkbook to reimburse Mo Wen for his research and development, up to five times the amount he could falsify.

Mo Wen had no intention of selling the patents; he preferred to license them.

He's having a good time working with Nike now because he needs Nike's resources and platform.

Although the Magic Shoes are sold under a sub-brand controlled by the company itself, the design copyright is registered under the fashion brand it previously founded, and the materials are also handled by its affiliated listed company.

Mo Wen didn't intend to start with the idea of ​​"I am not yet strong, but things will change when I am strong." At least having the ability to withdraw and become independent at any time would give him more bargaining power in the future.

As September drew to a close, Mo Wen ended his long trip to China and spent half a month in Hawaii with his fiancée and sister-in-law. He used his overflowing sincerity to dilute his sister-in-law's jealousy and stabilize his home front before leisurely returning to his loyal America to hold a new shoe launch event.

During Nike and Mo Wen's month-long marketing campaign, only a select few top socialites, models, and fashion magazine editors were given the opportunity to purchase and experience the product in advance. Their rave reviews after trying it further whetted the appetite of the North American fashion circle and young people.

As a mass-produced industrial product, $399 is definitely not cheap, considering that the iPhone 3, which will be released next year, will only cost $399.

However, considering this was a first edition and a limited edition, the price was somewhat reasonable. Therefore, after discussions between Mo Wen and Nike, the price was ultimately adjusted.

The Magic Shoes M1 Starry Sky Edition, limited to 9000 pairs, is only 499, not 999 or 888. Bring the Magic Shoes home!

As for the other collector's edition, the Magic Shoes M1 Meteor Shower, the main difference between it and the "Starry Sky" is that the original reflective material has been mixed with silver and gold threads. At the same time, the side has an additional phrase "My Love for Life" woven with silver threads. It is also the same style that Mo Wen wore on the day he proposed. However, this one is just for showing to everyone and there are no plans to release it yet (we will decide how much to sell based on the secondary market price of the regular version).

9000 pairs may seem like a lot, but when averaged across Nike's vast sales network, each outlet receives less than one pair on average. Only flagship stores in major cities would receive a dozen or so pairs.

Even with Nike limiting purchases to only in-store premium members and restricting each person to one pair, the initial shipment of 3,000 pairs sold out without making a ripple.

The overwhelmingly positive reviews after the limited stock distribution made those who couldn't buy it even more eager to buy it.

Although anyone with a bit of knowledge can see that Magic Shoes is using scarcity marketing.

But most people still buy into this.

In fact, neither Mo Wen nor Nike intended to make money from these few thousand pairs of shoes. What they wanted to create was a sense of value. Once the brand value of the Magic Shoes was established in the minds of consumers, then it would be time to reap the rewards.

Kanye West's management of Coconut was originally just a routine.

However, it seems that both Mo Wen and Nike underestimated the impact of their previous marketing efforts.

The complete proposal video has been hailed by netizens as the most romantic proposal of the 21st century, breaking Facebook's record for likes and shares. "Perfect" has remained at the top of the Billboard charts for three weeks without any sign of moving up.

Many celebrities, eager to ride the wave of popularity, have become enthusiastic promoters of Magic Shoes. In doing so, they have also brought new wave of trendiness to Magic Shoes, creating a phenomenon that can no longer be described as just a "hot item."

When Nike released the second batch of shoes, fights broke out in several places over the shoes.

It seems a bit absurd, but in the secondary market, a pair of new shoes can cost at least three times the retail price. In big cities like New York and Los Angeles, you might even have to spend two or three thousand dollars to buy a pair...

Sitting in her office, Danzi glanced at the Magic Shoes ad, a front-page spot that money couldn't buy, then at the AJ new shoe ad on the last page, which cost over ten thousand yuan but remained inconspicuous. She then threw the newspaper into the trash can with a snap.

By the way, how old is the oldest star player in the league?

……

"These shitty shoes look like they belong to women, but wearing them feels like stepping in dog poop. They offer absolutely no protection or support. I guarantee you'll twist your ankle in less than a quarter if you wear them to play basketball," Kobe Bryant commented on Paul's new shoes at the training camp.

"These shoes aren't designed for playing basketball. If you're just using them for everyday walks, you have to admit they're good shoes. And old man, do you even understand current fashion trends? And you're in Los Angeles, yet half of Hollywood's stars are wearing these shoes." Paul swung his ankles to show off the various parts of the shoes, then straightened his clothes, striking a flamboyant pose like a male model.

Kobe shook his head dismissively. At his age, he was somewhat indifferent to the topic of fashion. Of course, Kobe wasn't exactly fashionable when he was young. Before he became handsome and dashing, he cultivated an elite young man persona by imitating Dan Zi. He didn't even have any tattoos. Although he was very popular with fans, his fashion sense was relatively conservative. After that incident, he became completely like Dan Zi, and he wore nothing but sportswear and suits every day.

"Where did you buy them? My girlfriend has been wanting a pair, but I've asked several stores and they're all out of stock. Even the sneakerheads don't have the perfect size. Buying luxury goods isn't this difficult," Luke Walton asked with a hint of envy.

"I contacted the Nike manager who signed the shoe contract with me. He should have a few pairs left, but my reputation is only worth one pair." Paul shrugged regretfully and glanced at Kobe again. The Lakers weren't his team after all. Damn it, Harden should just step down!
Walton, with his sharp mind, immediately picked up on Paul's implication and turned to look expectantly at his boss.

Not only Walton, but the others present also realized what was happening and looked at Kobe.

Kobe was annoyed and a little angry. That was the competitor he most wanted to beat and needed to beat next season. But his teammates were proud to own a pair of his competitor's casual shoes. What kind of situation was that?

Fortunately, Kobe has matured a lot now. He didn't get angry, but instead raised three fingers.

"I'll ask for a pair for the three players who make the most three-pointers tomorrow."

The following day, Kobe received four pairs of shoes from Pelinka.

"You don't need to transfer money to him anymore. He (the Nike manager) has already deducted $5000 from your equipment fund for next season."

"Duo Shao?" Kobe has bought expensive shoes before; he frequents luxury stores and has bought leather shoes costing tens of thousands of dollars, as well as high heels worth tens of thousands of dollars for Vanessa. But you're saying four pairs of Nike shoes cost this much...

It's not impossible; his original sneakers could fetch a similar price at auction.

"He underestimated it. The pair you asked for Vanessa, he found you a Meteor Shower model that hasn't been released yet. This one is even more limited, so the price will be much higher later. And given the current market, it wouldn't be surprising if these shoes sold for five figures." Pelinka sighed. He hadn't expected these shoes to be resold at such an outrageous price, and the popularity of Mowen's sub-brand had even surpassed that of AJ.

"Just like that fat guy, he became decadent after winning the championship, and only thought about making money instead of training, haha." Kobe took out his "Meteor Shower" sneakers, unsure whether to feel sorry for him or gloat.

In the evening, Kobe returned home with his bag. His eldest daughter was watching TV in the living room, while Vanessa was breastfeeding her second daughter in the bedroom.

He wanted to kiss his eldest daughter, but she refused, whimpering and grumbling, as she was completely absorbed in the kiss.

Vanessa went to the bedroom to play with her youngest daughter, mouthed "The baby needs to sleep," and then turned and carried the baby toward the crib.

An awkward and helpless expression appeared on Kobe's face. He put down the gift in his hand and turned to walk towards the second bedroom.

He and Vanessa are now sleeping in separate beds again, yes, again.

It wasn't because of physiological reasons or taking care of the child, but rather because their relationship had encountered some problems again.

The reason is simple: he made the same mistake that any man in the world might make, but this time Vanessa caught him, so it wasn't publicized.

Vanessa yelled at him, then cried her eyes out, and then began a months-long cold war.

The act of giving jewelry, writing guarantees, and swearing oaths is like a stopwatch; it can only protect you from harm once, and then it becomes a "broken stopwatch" and loses its effectiveness.

Kobe knew it was all his fault, and he knew he still loved Vanessa, but he really didn't know how to save the marriage, and he really didn't know if Vanessa still loved him.

At the height of their relationship, he anticipated that Vanessa would file for divorce, which would allow her to take at least 100 million of his assets and live the carefree life that every American woman would envy.

He was scared. The financial loss was secondary; the most important thing was that he didn't want to lose her.

"Wow!" came a gasp from the next bedroom.

Kobe sprang to his feet and went to check, just in time to see Vanessa holding a shoebox with a delighted smile on her face.

By the time Vanessa realized Kobe was there and tried to stop smiling, it was too late.

A smile was to the Cold War what a crack in glass is—once it appears, it can never remain solid.

Vanessa, who loves beauty, was also very interested in the shoes. She knew that Nike's limited edition shoes were not a problem for her husband, but she didn't want to give him the signal that she had forgiven him too easily.

However, when her husband learned of her feelings and presented her with an even more precious version, along with the "My Love for Life" message on the side of the shoes, Vanessa found it difficult to remain calm amidst the triple surprise.

She did love him after all.

Vanessa and Kobe looked at each other, the joy on their faces quickly fading away. Anger, disappointment, sadness, and resentment flashed across their faces, and finally, whether relieved or dejected, they sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Help me put it on."

In an instant, a huge surprise overwhelmed Kobe; the unspoken understanding between the long-married couple told him that he had passed the test.

Just because of... these shoes?

Kobe quickly picked up the shoes and bent down to help his wife put them on.

He had to admit, they were good shoes.

"This is the last time," Vanessa said softly.

"I promise," Kobe said firmly.

Vanessa, however, did not entirely believe him, because his voice had been just as firm last time.

After putting on his shoes, Kobe didn't leave. His gaze lingered on his wife's sexy calves. The unspoken understanding between the long-married couple came into play again, and Kobe's large hand caressed them. The two had been separated for a long time, and their desires had been suppressed. Now that the cold war was over, it was time to start the hot war.

"No, the baby just fell asleep, and Natalia is still outside."

"It's okay, we have a nanny."

"That won't do either, I just put on my shoes." Vanessa broke free from Kobe's large hand and ran to the dressing room, starting to try on clothes in front of the mirror.

Kobe sat on the edge of the bed, opened his mouth, and watched his wife leave him behind wearing her opponent's shoes, while excitedly taking off her clothes.

Fuck, these shoes are dog shit!
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(End of this chapter)