Since Chen Qiang decided to return to China, he began to arrange his property in the United States. The so-called "arrangement" is of course not to sell it and cash out, but to find a qualified successor for himself and continue to operate his property.
Nike sports goods company originally had Jared, a shrewd Jewish businessman, so there was definitely no problem in its business. Chen Qiang gave Jared some shares in Nike. Jared would definitely run Nike with all his heart, but Chen Qiang still asked Esther to participate in Nike's operations. Chen Qiang planned to let Esther be the boss of Nike after he returned to China.
Chen Qiang did not bring his wife and children back to China. The conditions in the country were difficult and supplies were scarce. It would be difficult for native Americans to adapt. Chen Qiang himself could endure hardships, but he did not want his wife and children to live a difficult life with him. What's more, there are huge differences in the cultures of the two countries. This kind of cultural collision has a very serious impact on daily life, unless Esther can follow the local customs. But it is not so easy to follow the local customs. Even in the future, many Chinese who have lived in the United States for decades, or even American-born Chinese, will find it difficult to fully integrate into American culture.
After Esther gave birth to a child, he never took on roles and was at home with peace of mind. However, this does not mean that Esther does not want to have his own career. American women are relatively independent, and Esther is also very interested in Nike's business.
Esther was quite complaining about Chen Qiang's choice to return to China, and Esther was also very dissatisfied with Chen Qiang's decision to return to China but did not take her. She didn't want to separate from Chen Qiang.
Chen Qiang had to tell Esther that China was in difficult conditions and that his son would suffer if he went there. Moreover, his son was still young and could not live without his mother, so he could only leave both the mother and the United States.
At the same time, Chen Qiang also promised Esther that he would often return to visit their mother and son. When China's sports career develops on track, he would return to the United States to reunite with Esther and son.
Sports shoes have become Nike's main business. The design of Nike superstar basketball shoes is a hot sale even after 30 years. As long as you keep the superstar basketball shoes, you don't have to worry about the development of Nike. However, Chen Qiang was worried that competitors would suddenly appear to disrupt the situation, so he left Esther's new styles of sports shoes. These new styles are also copied from popular basketball shoes in later generations. After they are launched, they will definitely not worry about sales.
Chen Qiang completely handed over to Edward Ireland for the New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden. In recent years, Chen Qiang has long since been involved in the operation of the New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden. Chen Qiang just proposed a guidance direction. Edward Ireland is also very capable and has operated the team very well. Now Chen Qiang has given Edward Ireland some shares in the Knicks, hoping that he can run the team well.
Chen Qiang originally planned to dig "Cardinal" Auerbach to the New York Knicks as the head coach. With Auerbach at the same time, the Knicks will not have to worry about the coaching problem in the next twenty years, but then Chen Qiang thought of John Wooden, the greatest coach in basketball history, and is now an assistant coach in the New York Knicks. Chen Qiang simply decided to straighten John Wooden and make him the head coach of the New York Knicks.
John Wooden in history has never coached the NBA team, so the first twenty years in NBA history are the era of Auerbach. Now that John Wooden also comes to the NBA to coach, there will be a "two hero battle" between John Wooden and Auerbach, and the NBA game may become more exciting.
As for the position of the NBA president, Chen Qiang also found a suitable successor, his name was Walton Kennedy. He knew that he was from the Kennedy family and was a relative of the future President Kennedy.
In history, Walton Kennedy was the second president of the NBA, and the reason why he became the NBA was due to the support of the Kennedy family. Walton Kennedy was an iron-fisted figure who attached great importance to the discipline of the arena. It was also when he was in power that NBA became more and more standardized, and many of the rules and regulations of the NBA in later generations were established by him at that time.
When Walton Kennedy took over the NBA, he happened to encounter the development of the NBA. So Walton Kennedy made drastic reforms to the NBA league. He increased the NBA's regular season games to 82 games, and promoted Russell and Chamberlain to become NBA superstars. The red, white and blue NBA logo based on Jerry West was also a product of the Walton Kennedy era.
When Walton Kennedy was in charge of the NBA, another basketball league, ABA, also emerged, which put great pressure on the NBA. Walton Kennedy used various means and strategies, such as raising contract fees and accusing ABA of illegal rules in court, which eventually made ABA an inequality sports league.
It can be said that Walton Kennedy needs background, ability, and means. Chen Qiang handed over the NBA League to Walton Kennedy, at least allowing the NBA League to compete with baseball MLB and rugby NFL.
Chen Qiang has many industries. After completing the handover of his career, it was already July. Chen Qiang then ordered a batch of industrial products and planned to take this opportunity to transport them back to China. There is now a shortage of everything in China, especially industrial products. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy them. Chen Qiang also hopes to help the lives of the people in China. At the same time, Chen Qiang also took away tens of thousands of pairs of sports shoes of various types, intending to use them for domestic athletes.
In early August, Chen Qiang bid farewell to his wife and children, and boarded a plane leaving the United States with Mr. Situ. After several twists and turns, he finally arrived at Hong Kong Island in mid-August.
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After arriving on Hong Kong Island, Chen Qiang and Mr. Situ did not stay in a hotel. The Hongmen children in Hong Kong had already arranged a special residence for Mr. Situ.
After settling down, Chen Qiang found Mr. Situ again.
"Sir, I want to bother the brothers of Hongmen. Help me find a car. I want to visit someone." Chen Qiang said.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements immediately." Mr. Situ called the people around him, whispered a few instructions, and the man went out to find a car.
"Wait for a while, the car will arrive soon. In addition to the driver, I have sent you locals. After all, locals are more familiar with Hong Kong Island. It is more convenient for you to do whatever you want and find someone." Mr. Situ said.
"I'm not hiding it with sir, I plan to find Li Huitang. I want to try to convince him to go north with us." Chen Qiang said.
"Li Huitang? Is it the one who plays football? I know that he led our Chinese football team to defeat foreign countries many times. Is he in Hong Kong now?" Mr. Situ asked.
Chen Qiang nodded and said, "Did Li Huitang be the 'Asian King of Football' back then? When it comes to playing football, Li Huitang's level is world-class. Although he has retired now, such talents should not be buried. Chinese football still needs him. If possible, I hope he can serve as the head coach of the Chinese football team. With him, our Chinese football can at least avoid detours for ten years."
"This kind of talent should be a must for the country. As for serving as the head coach of the Chinese football team, when I arrive in Peking, I will make suggestions to the people there." Mr. Situ said.
Chen Qiang chatted with Mr. Situ for a few more words, and talked about Li Huitang's deeds and their participation in the Far East Games back then. At this time, the car had already arrived, so Chen Qiang got up and said goodbye, got in the car and went to visit Li Huitang.
Li Huitang originally played football in the South China Football Team on Hong Kong Island. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the war did not immediately hit Hong Kong Island. Li Huitang also led the South China Team to the South China Sea to expedition to Southeast Asia and won many games in Southeast Asia. After the fall of Hong Kong Island, Li Huitang was unwilling to be a slave to the country. He used Macau to return to the mainland and formed the Wuhua Football Team in the mainland, and later organized a Guangdong Football Team in Guilin. Li Huitang's football team held performances and charity competitions in Chongqing, Chengdu and other southwest cities to raise funds for the anti-Japanese war.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Li Huitang returned to Hong Kong to continue playing football. In 1947, the 42-year-old Li Huitang announced his retirement, but he did not give up his football career. At the 1948 London Olympics, Li Huitang led the team to participate in the competition, and met Chen Qiang at that time.
After the London Olympics ended, Li Huitang did not return home immediately, but planned to get the FIFA international referee certificate. After Chen Qiang learned about this, he also gave Li Huitang some money to stay in Europe for certification. Li Huitang did not disappoint everyone and really got the certificate of the international football referee. He was also the first person in China to get the certificate of the international football referee.
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There are many football enthusiasts in Hong Kong and many amateur football teams. With Lee Huitang's fame and ability, it is not a problem to survive in Hong Kong Island by relying on football. Although it will not be rich, life is worry-free.
Compared with Hong Kong Island, the living conditions in the mainland are of course much worse. If Li Huitang returns to the mainland, he must be prepared to live a hard life. However, facing Chen Qiang's invitation, Li Huitang finally agreed and was willing to go north with Chen Qiang.
Since the two met during the Far East Games, Chen Qiang and Li Huitang have had a relationship for nearly twenty years. Chen Qiang has been very helpful to Li Huitang over the years. From the perspective of human nature, Li Huitang was embarrassed to refuse Chen Qiang's invitation, not to mention that serving the country is something Li Huitang has been doing. Originally, Li Huitang might have some concerns about the new regime, but after Chen Qiang's persuasion, Li Huitang relieved his concerns and agreed to go north with Chen Qiang.
Chen Qiang returned to his residence and planned to report to Mr. Situ immediately about Li Huitang. After all, there was one more person who returned, Li Huitang, so the north had to know about this in advance.
At this time, Mr. Situ was also receiving a guest.
"Chen Qiang, come quickly, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Zhang, who was specially sent to pick us up from the north." Mr. Situ introduced.
"You are Chen Jianjiang! Hello, hello, my name is Zhang De." The other party introduced himself.
"Comrade Zhang De, hello, just call me Chen Qiang." Chen Qiang said immediately.
Chen Qiang's title actually made Zhang De slightly stunned. He often deals with people returning overseas. He knows that people returning overseas are used to using titles such as "sir" and "comrade" as their title, but it is very rare. However, Chen Qiang, the "comrade" called "comrade", has no sense of incongruity at all, and his tone is particularly natural, as if Chen Qiang has become used to this title.
Mr. Situ asked, "Chen Qiang, you go to find Li Huitang, how is the matter going? Will he go back with us?"
"Li Huitang has agreed to go with us. But this suddenly added to Li Huitang's family. I wonder if it will cause trouble for Comrade Zhang?" Chen Qiang said.
"No trouble, no trouble at all. The king of football Li Huitang has always been our target. If he is willing to go back, we are naturally very welcome! The country's sports industry requires people like Li Qiuwang! As long as the king of football is willing to go back, I will leave all other things to me!" Zhang De agreed immediately.
In early September, Chen Qiang finally arrived in Peiping, then attended several important meetings, and was cordially received by the leaders.
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On October 1st, when the national anthem was played and the national flag was raised, Chen Qiang sat on the ceremonial hall, feeling full of excitement.
"I finally waited for this moment!" Chen Qiang's eyes were wet, and tears rolled out uncontrollably.
On the flagpole, a brand new five-star red flag fluttered in the wind.
Chen Qiang seemed to have found his faith, and he reached a new life goal. He wanted to bring this flag to the championship stage in the international arena!
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Chapter completed!