Compared to Jones, James was a true sports star, a rich super star. James paid $1,500,000. However, it was still painful for him to pay such a large amount of money. As he was writing the check, his hands trembled slightly.
It was obviously painful.
Li Du understood the situation, but he acted as if he had no idea about it. Regarding those sneakers, he had done enough. He could not make any further concessions. Business relationships should not be mixed with friendships. He had made a slight concession as a symbol of kindness in order to gain James' friendship. If he made further concessions, he would be perceived as weak and gullible.