"Amy, can I talk to you for a few minutes?"
"Of course! Is it about the wedding ceremony? Or the guest list?"
"Neither, it's about your love for Tim!"
"Huh? What do you mean?" Amy turned back, looking at He Xi Meng with suspicion. "Xi Meng, don't tell me you're trying to steal Tim from me, are you?"
"What?" He Xi Meng suddenly realized that Amy seemed to have misunderstood his relationship with Duncan. He waved his hand and said, "It's not what you think! Tim and I are innocent. I like women, I have a girlfriend! Tim also likes women, and he loves you very much!"
Amy patted her heaving chest. "That's good! As long as you're not trying to steal him, I'm confident I can keep my Tim..."
"Uh... In fact, I have no doubt that Tim will be devoted to loving you! He's a loyal man, a bit dull, not good at expressing himself, but for the people and things he loves, he can stick with them for a lifetime... Believe me, he can definitely do it! But what about you, have you thought about spending your whole life with Tim, staying by his side through emptiness or loneliness, bearing him children, and managing the household?"
"I..."
"Don't answer me in a hurry! Ask yourself properly. If you just want Tim's money, you can name a price, and I can find a way to satisfy you..."
"Are you crazy? Xi Meng! What do you take me for? A bitch who only covets Tim's money?" Amy angrily threw the shopping bag in her hand at He Xi Meng's face.
He Xi Meng didn't dodge, taking Amy's physical attack head-on.
"You know what I'm talking about! Tim isn't a romantic person. He can provide you with enough money, but he can't coax you into happiness every day like those scumbags... Since you've chosen to marry Tim, I hope you can stay together... If one day you really don't want to be with Tim anymore, I hope you'll say so early and not betray him during the marriage..."
Amy said nothing and turned to leave.
"I'll be watching you!" He Xi Meng shouted after Amy's retreating back.
Amy didn't look back, just gave He Xi Meng the middle finger!
"Tim, this is all I can do for you..."
After Amy left, He Xi Meng's pretense ended. He rubbed his face, which had been hit by the Hermes Birkin bag, and had to admit that a diamond-studded bag hitting his face hurt, a lot...
After this commotion, He Xi Meng thought Amy would complain to Duncan and have him removed from his position as "Wedding Planning Committee Director," and he might even lose his role as Duncan's best man. However, Amy acted as if nothing had happened. The next day, she casually asked He Xi Meng to accompany her for shopping and to advance the wedding matters, as if yesterday's events had never occurred... The more Amy acted like this, the more He Xi Meng felt: this woman is unusual...
"It seems Duncan is doomed this time..."
With He Xi Meng's help, Duncan's wedding was held quite smoothly. It was small and private. Duncan's family and friends, along with their families and children, numbered less than 50 in total. On Amy's side, however, a large crowd of distant relatives and friends, whose identities were unclear, numbered around 150, accounting for about three-quarters of the total guests.
Amy's side had more people, but they were all ordinary individuals.
Duncan's side had fewer people, but many of them were celebrities. Especially in San Antonio, Popovich and David Robinson had considerable fame.
Including Duncan himself and best man He Xi Meng, they were all well-known throughout the United States.
Due to the popularity of "Pirates of the Caribbean 1," Keira had become a sensation in the film and television industry this summer, her fame skyrocketing. In just one month, she had risen to the ranks of Hollywood's A-list actresses.
Keira's appearance instantly made her the most sought-after person at the wedding. And Keira serving as Amy's chief bridesmaid gave Amy a great deal of prestige.
For the groomsmen, as per Duncan's request, He Xi Meng couldn't find many unmarried young men, so he called upon Reed, who had already left the team, and the newly joined Parker, Yao Ming, and Arenas.
Brad Miller was already married, so He Xi Meng did not recruit him for the groomsmen, but he did invite him to attend the wedding as a guest.
Once a Spur, always a Spur.
He Xi Meng felt that he could be friends with all these Spurs who parted on good terms in the future.
However, Duncan initially didn't want to invite these people. The reason was simple: Brad Miller and Reed had already left and might not have much future interaction, and he wasn't very familiar with the three newcomers...
But He Xi Meng directly rejected Duncan's idea. They were former teammates and future teammates; if they weren't familiar now, they could get to know each other slowly!
Thus, Duncan's groomsmen included: He Xi Meng, Ginobili, Parker, Reed, Arenas, and Yao Ming!
This group of groomsmen, a future pure All-Star lineup, shouldn't be an embarrassment to Duncan's wedding, right?
After the lively wedding of Duncan, the offseason had unknowingly passed halfway.
Keira still had promotional activities for her movie, and in September, she was preparing for an Asian tour!
He Xi Meng thought about not being able to go to Europe and Australia, so a trip to Asia wouldn't be bad. He could accompany Keira to visit the sights in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, and perhaps visit home to see his mother. However, another hitch appeared!
Jordan called: "Accompany me for rehabilitation training!"
He Xi Meng wanted to politely decline, but Jordan didn't give him a chance to refuse: "Everyone is coming, are you going to disrespect me?"
Everyone? It seemed Jordan had gathered quite a few people! He Xi Meng had no choice but to go...
"Honey..."
"Go! I understand."
"Thank you, honey..."
"However, you have to pay your dues for this month first!" Keira said in an unquestionable tone. "When are you going to Washington?"
"In three days!"
"Three days? That should be enough time..."
Three days later, Keira flew to Asia with her movie promotion team, while He Xi Meng, feeling drained, flew to Washington.
After exiting Washington Airport, a beautiful woman in a sharp professional suit greeted him.
"Mr. Xi Meng, we meet again!"
He Xi Meng scanned the professional woman from head to toe, and a memory suddenly popped into his mind of the woman he had met at the Ritz-Carlton a while ago...
"Are you the bunny girl?"
The professional woman nodded, complaining with a hint of resentment, "Mr. Xi Meng, have you forgotten to call me?"
He Xi Meng chuckled. "My apologies! I accidentally lost your business card..."
"Then, would you like me to give you another one?" the professional woman insisted.
"No need! I'm not feeling well lately..."
He Xi Meng directly refused the professional woman's kind offer. Lately, he just wanted to sleep peacefully alone...