Basketball miracles

Chapter 86 [Premature Awakening]

Since she had decided to be with Xiao Tu, Rosamund Kwan decided not to go home that night.

Women who have been married before are different; they act boldly and decisively.

The two returned to the apartment together, Chris Ford's eyes narrowed like those of a character from a classic gangster film.
His eyes were sharp, as if he were ready to draw his gun at any moment to shoot or capture bad guys for a reward, which put a lot of psychological pressure on Rosamund Kwan.

No way? Is Xiao not even 18 yet?
Otherwise, why would his friend look at me like that?
Xiao Tu introduced the two to each other, and subtly winked at Chris, signaling him not to say anything out of line.

At this point, all it takes is a whistling soundtrack, and Chris will seem to be saying something really cool. "Do you feel lucky? Well, do you punk?"

However, Chris doesn't speak carelessly. Whether it's Xiao Tu or Madonna, they are now big stars he can only look up to.

(￣^￣)ゞ I can't afford to mess with them.

Rosamund Kwan first called home to tell her mother that she wouldn't be coming home tonight, and then went into the bedroom with Xiao Tu.

Rosamund Kwan asked curiously, "Is your roommate a Hollywood actor?"

"Yeah, he's auditioning for a Western movie recently, and he's been preparing so thoroughly that he's almost obsessed. His eyes aren't quite right." Xiao Tu made up a story off the top of his head.

If Rosamund Kwan gets photographed and makes the news, Xiao Tu will tell Madonna that Chris has fallen for a Chinese girl, poor Sheryl Fen.

Chris: ??
As long as Xiao Tu is a star, he will never mistreat Chris. It wouldn't be difficult for him to use his connections to get Chris a supporting role in a movie. He might not be able to help with Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Tom Cruise, and others he just met, but Jack Nicholson is a die-hard fan of his.

Xiao Tu believes his friend has the potential to become famous, which is a matter of metaphysics.

Chris is a very popular name in Hollywood; he knows many celebrities, including Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, and Chris Pine.

How do you know people in Hollywood?

“I occasionally attend some celebrity parties, and there are many Hollywood stars there. I met Chris when I was looking for a place to live. At that time, I didn’t have any money, so I shared this apartment with him.”

Rosamund Kwan asked, "Then why don't you buy a house now that you have money?"

“My job requires me to travel to other cities frequently, so I don’t spend much time living in Los Angeles. I also find it quite boring to live alone, so I didn’t buy a house before. If you live in the US regularly, I won’t live in an apartment; I’ll buy a villa of several hundred square meters with a swimming pool.”

"A villa?" Rosamund Kwan's eyes lit up immediately ($_$).

At this moment, her "real estate speculation queen" bloodline is about to awaken ahead of schedule.

"Well, if you like living in a big house, I'll buy one. Anyway, it's not expensive." Xiao Tu's tone was too generous. Buying a house was easier than Japanese people buying rice or Koreans buying cabbage in the future.

Xiao Tu knew how terrifying Los Angeles housing prices would be in the future, so he thought current prices were incredibly cheap. He was even more aware of how high NBA players' annual salaries would be in the future, making buying a house a trivial matter that didn't require much consideration.

For most Hong Kong people, the life goal is simply to own a "thousand-square-foot mansion," which translates to 92 square meters. 22-year-old Rosamund Kwan had never seen a large villa with a swimming pool in Los Angeles before, and was completely taken aback by this description.

She forced herself not to immediately ask, "Can my name be put on the property certificate?" She was afraid that if she appeared too greedy, Xiao Tu would dislike her.

Moreover, property certificates in the United States are different from those in Hong Kong, which she doesn't understand, so asking would be pointless.

Rosamund Kwan has come to terms with it and decided to confirm their relationship first.

In any case, she needed to win a man's heart to get benefits; simply taking wouldn't work. Even if Xiao Tu had no money, she was still willing to date him because the handsome American man truly captivated her.

The two were very affectionate and quickly got down to business.

Xiao Tu took off his clothes, and only then did Rosamund Kwan realize the seriousness of the situation. This man was an elite American athlete—slim when dressed, muscular when undressed—he was practically a different species from her ex-husband.

What kind of muscle is that? How does he train it?
Rosamund Kwan has seen many movies, but she has never seen such a strong man in them. In comparison, Hong Kong male actors, including famous action stars, are all incredibly thin when shirtless.

Xiao Tu is tall and imposing, making Rosamund Kwan, who is 170cm tall, feel like a child. When she was filming in Hong Kong, several male actors complained that she was too tall, making them feel embarrassed.

With his physique... can I handle it?
Xiao Tu also doubted Rosamund Kwan's abilities, saying she was too thin.

However, it's rare to see Chinese female celebrities with a curvaceous figure, which is likely due to genetics.

He couldn't help but ask, "How much do you weigh?"

"50 kilograms, is there a problem?" "Eat more meat in the future, you're too thin." Xiao Tu said, even pinching her cheek. Fortunately, she still had some weight; if she gained some, there might be hope.

Some women are beyond saving, like Elizabeth from "Pirates of the Caribbean".

Rosamund Kwan pouted, looking a little unhappy. Many women in Hong Kong envied her figure, but now that she's taken her clothes off, she's being disliked by men.

This man wasn't lustful at all; he seemed quite gentle and should know how to cherish women.

"And you? How much do you weigh?"

"I won't say anything, I'm afraid I'll scare you."

"Tell me about it."

"I weighed 108 kilograms last time I weighed myself."

"..."

Chris was a little worried that night, hearing eerie wails coming from the next room. He was afraid that Xiao Tu had killed someone, turning the apartment into a haunted house. Now he was the only witness. Should he help Xiao Tu dispose of the body, or persuade him to turn himself in?

About an hour later, Rosamund Kwan lay flat on her bed, questioning the meaning of life.

Is this what you call being gentle? Is this what you call showing tenderness and compassion?

Wait, was I tricked into marriage by a scumbag? That guy was completely impotent, and a womanizing impotent one at that.

I'm doomed. He must be a playboy. How could an ordinary person be so amazing?

Xiao Tu felt even better, as if he had achieved an unattainable dream. In his previous life, this dream would have been impossible to realize; Rosamund Kwan was already a grandmother in her sixties.

Back in the 80s, Xiao Tu was attracted to women of his future grandmother's generation. Even now, he's in relationships with women who are older than him.

It's better to be older. If Xiao Tu were to date a young girl, he might act like a jerk and the girl might react in a bad way, which could lead to serious consequences.

These two older sisters certainly wouldn't have an extreme reaction; their fame in the parallel world is widespread.

The next day, Xiao Tu got up very early, and Chris also happened to get up to wash and prepare to go out.

"I must have been crazy to think you were some innocent, unromantic young man," Chris retorted.

“We have more in common now, don’t we?” Xiao Tu said lazily, washing his face.

"Yes. What do you think of the exotic customs of the East?" Chris asked, very curious.

He also thinks Rosamund Kwan is very beautiful. He believes that Western aesthetics are actually quite similar to Asians', favoring women with large eyes and delicate features. His current girlfriend, Sheryl Fun, is exactly that type, and she has many suitors.

Black people's aesthetic sense is rather peculiar; Xiao Tu seriously doubts whether they even have this concept.

"It feels great. I really like her, so I'm going to have a long-term relationship with her, not just for fun."

“So…” Chris sensed that he had something to say next.

"So Madonna can't know that I might need your help to cover for me and keep me informed sometimes." Xiao Tu laughed, "Just tell me what kind of food you want to eat, and I can treat you to a big meal anytime."

“No problem, it’s a deal.” Chris and Xiao Tu bumped fists.

"Thanks. Don't hesitate to ask me for help whenever you need it."

Chris wasn't really interested in the food; he just wanted to meet up with Xiao Tu regularly to maintain their friendship. They didn't live together much anymore, but they kept in touch and were very close.

Chris felt honored that he had such a good relationship with even two of the Lakers' biggest stars. Being friends with superstars gave him more confidence, making him feel like he would become famous in the future.

Women's friendships are often fragile and easily broken, many being superficial. Men's friendships, on the other hand, tend to be more stable; when trouble comes, true brothers will stand by you, a fact observed in many countries.

(End of this chapter)