The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 1091 Meeting the Parents

At this time in the United States, the NBA ushered in the playoffs.

The Los Angeles Lakers won the Western Conference regular season championship with 67 wins, which is also the highest number of wins in the NBA this season. The only other team that won was the Sacramento Kings, which won 60 wins.

After winning the championship last year, the Lakers' main lineup has been basically retained. Coupled with the further improvement of Kobe and Liu Jingming's strength, the Lakers' strength has not decreased but increased. This time they are aiming for the championship again, intending to win the NBA championship again this year, thus achieving three consecutive championships and establishing the Lakers dynasty.

In the 82 regular season games, O'Neal played in 67 games, started in 66 games, and averaged 36.1 minutes per game. He averaged 27.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks per game. He is still the top center in the NBA and has amazing lethality under the basket. The name "Big Shark" is well-deserved.

'Peter Pan' Kobe Bryant played in 80 games this season, all as a starter, averaging 38.3 minutes per game, averaging 25.2 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, 5.5 assists per game, 1.5 steals per game and 0.4 blocks per game. He is a true superstar and one of the top four points in the NBA today.

Liu Jingming has further grown this season. The 22-year-old Liu Jingming is in his third season in the NBA. He has played in 3 games this season, all as a starter, with an average playing time of 82 minutes per game. He can get 37.9 points, 22.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 7.9 blocks per game. He has grown into an All-Star player and has been selected to the All-Star team for three consecutive times.

If Liu Jingming was still a star player last season, then this season Liu Jingming is truly an All-Star player.

Most people call O'Neal, Kobe and Liu Jingming the Big Three of the Lakers. The three of them average 74.9 points, 23 rebounds, 16.4 assists and 4.5 blocks per game. The combination of the three makes the Lakers have powerful offense, strong defense and diverse tactics.

The Staples Center was very lively today, with every seat packed, almost all with Lakers fans.

The Lakers were unstoppable this year. The Big Three were in hot form and had a strong chemistry. They finished first in the regular season and swept the Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs.

In a box, Liu Ziyu and Zhu Lin were watching the game. Today was the semi-final of the playoffs. The Lakers were facing the San Antonio Spurs at their home court, Staples Center. The Spurs were also a strong team in the league.

At this time, the game has not started yet and we are warming up.

"Sister-in-law, that's Feng Nan, from the University of California, Los Angeles, the same school as Jingming." Liu Ziyu said, pointing at a girl sitting below.

Zhu Lin looked at it and became more and more satisfied.

Feng Nan, a native of Shanghai, is 20 years old this year, two years younger than Liu Jingming, and is currently studying at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Zhu Lin came to the United States this time, of course, not just to watch a basketball game, but specifically to see his daughter-in-law.

Feng Nan's background had naturally been thoroughly investigated, and that was why Zhu Lin came to Los Angeles in person.

Feng Nan was admitted to Peking University at the age of 16, and was recommended by Peking University to the University of California, Los Angeles at the age of 19. Feng Nan's parents were just ordinary civil servants, not even section-level cadres.

Of course, Feng Nan has good academic performance and is also beautiful. It can be said that she has both talent and beauty. This is what makes Zhu Lin most satisfied.

"Zi Yu, does Feng Nan often come to the stadium to watch games? Will it interfere with his studies?" Zhu Lin asked.

The Los Angeles Lakers were bought by Liu Ziyu as early as 1999, when the OK combination had not yet won its first championship. The market value of the team was 2.82 million US dollars. At that time, the three most valuable teams in the entire NBA were the New York Knicks ($3.34 million), the Chicago Bulls ($3.07 million) and the Los Angeles Lakers ($2.82 million).

Liu Ziyu acquired the Los Angeles Lakers at a 50% premium, spending a total of $4.23 million.

At that time, the media in the United States believed that this was an Internet technology tycoon and a world super-rich man buying a basketball team as a toy.

Those who know the inside story understand that this is because the Los Angeles Lakers selected Liu Jingming.

Liu Ziyu said: "No, she only comes to the stadium to watch the game when she doesn't have classes."

"Zi Yu, have someone prepare something tonight. I'll treat Feng Nan to dinner." Zhu Lin said. Liu Jingming was playing basketball alone in the United States, and it was impossible for Zhu Lin not to worry about him. As the first child, Liu Jingming had been loved by everyone since he was a child.

Zhu Lin was eager for Liu Jingming to get married and start a family as soon as possible.

Zhu Lin had thought about letting Liu Jingming find someone of equal social status, but Liu Tao was very much against it. He respected his children's freedom of love and didn't want Zhu Lin to interfere in the arrangements.

According to Liu Tao, children and grandchildren have their own blessings and there is no need to interfere too much.

Liu Ziyu said: "Okay, I'll have someone arrange it!"

After Liu Ziyu acquired the Los Angeles Lakers, he did not interfere too much and only visited Los Angeles a few times a year.

However, Jerry West is also a smart man and has managed the Lakers well. Liu Jingming was promoted to the team's starting star in his first season. His playing time increased last season and his status in the team improved. This year, he has become the team's third star and an All-Star in the league.

So not long ago, Liu Ziyu appointed West as the team's president of basketball affairs.

At the start of the game, facing the powerful Lakers, the Spurs fell behind at the beginning and were unable to take the lead throughout the game. In the end, the Lakers won the game.

"Ms. Feng, our chairman invites you to have dinner with Mr. Liu." The staff member came over and said to Feng Nan.

Feng Nan was a little confused, but she still followed him. She had met Liu Ziyu before and knew this richest man in China.

Feng Nan came to a restaurant where piano music was playing and there was no one else.

"You are Bai Suzhen?!" Feng Nan was shocked when he saw Zhu Lin.

Zhu Lin’s most familiar role is Bai Suzhen; the second most familiar role is the King of the Kingdom of Women.

Even though he hasn't acted for more than ten years, he is still recognizable at a glance.

Liu Ziyu introduced with a smile: "Feng Nan, let me introduce you, this person is my sister-in-law, and she also has another identity, that is, Liu Jingming's mother. This time she came here specifically to see you!"

Feng Nan's face suddenly turned red, revealing a shy look.

There is no girl who would not be shy or nervous in this situation!

Feng Nan only found out now that Liu Jingming's mother was actually Zhu Lin.

She and Liu Jingming met last year when Liu Jingming organized a Chinese exchange meeting in Los Angeles and she happened to attend. As for the confirmation of their boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, it was last Christmas when Liu Jingming gave her a ticket to watch the Christmas game.

As for Liu Jingming's family situation, Feng Nan had no idea about it.

She also didn't expect that Liu Ziyu was actually a relative of Liu Jingming.

At this time, Feng Nan felt dizzy and uncomfortable all over.

Meeting the parents like this made Feng Nan feel like lowering his head.

(End of this chapter)