: Twenty-seven: You are fired

In the first game of the Rockets, Link had 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Although he didn't play much time, with two shots that were selected as the top five goals, Link was very good at the beginning of the NBA. Up.
　　 After two games, Link's performance was still quite satisfactory.
　　 On December 9th, they played the Bucks and the Rockets lost. But Link's playing time increased to two and a half minutes, and he also scored 7 points and 3 rebounds. It is worth mentioning that Link's shooting percentage is 2 of 3, 6 of the 7 points come from outside the three-point line, plus a free throw, which is very efficient.
　　 On December 10, the Rockets beat the Cavaliers back to back. Relying on the 40-point exaggerated performance of the "crooked" Kevin Martin, the Cavaliers were tortured after the loss of James, and the game entered garbage time early.
Because of the advent of garbage time, Link was fortunate to get three and a half minutes of playing time today, 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Link scored such data in less than five minutes of playing time, which is already very efficient. .
　　 Had it not been for Link's bad luck to shoot once and let the basketball kick out of the box, Link would have scored a double-digit score for the first time in the NBA.
　　 So far, after the end of the three games, the 10-day short contract between Link and the Rockets officially expired. He became more famous in Houston, and it can be seen that Adelman has become more and more trusting in him.
　　 At the beginning, Link should not be in the team plan. But now, Adelman has intentionally or unintentionally increased his playing time.
　　 After the game, Link returned home expectantly, ready to renew his second 10-day short contract tomorrow. He is full of confidence in his performance in these three games, and he believes his performance is enough to keep him in Houston.
　　 However, when Karl Jones came to find Link, the notice he brought was quite different from Link's imagination.
　　 "We have to pack our things and return to Oklahoma City tomorrow morning."
　　 "What did you say?" Hearing these words, Link's originally happy mood instantly disappeared without a trace.
　　 Of course, his face was drawn close. Link is not Duncan and Leonard, he loves hate, he doesn't like to hide his emotions.
　　 Moreover, he has tolerated Carl Jones.
　　 From the beginning, the only thing Carl Jones was busy with was to take over business activities one after another for him.
What about attending a supermarket promotion, attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony of an unknown brand, or even pretending to go to a restaurant to attract customers...The rewards for these activities range from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, which is nothing right. Business activities.
　　 Link is not stupid, he knows that this operation is the most beneficial to Carl Jones. Because every business activity, he can get 20% from it. Although the amount of money is not too much each time, the accumulation of less will make more. In just ten days, Carl Jones also benefited tens of thousands of dollars.
　　Who doesn't like to make such quick money? Especially for money greedy like Carl Jones.
　　 Link always thought that Carl Jones would focus on the NBA contract if he made enough money, so he didn't care much about him. But for now, Jones has lived up to Link's expectations.
Seeing Link’s face was wrong, Carl Jones explained hurriedly,
Morey didn’t plan to let you stay in Houston at all. He signed you to attract attention. Now that you have played your role, he will naturally not renew the contract. you."
　　 Regarding Carl Jones' statement, Link does not deny. As a traverser, Link still remembers that in 2018 and 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers also signed development league player Andrew Ingram twice. The inspirational story of this older development league player was very popular in those two years.
　　 But do the Lakers really need Ingram? Not really. The reason the Lakers did this was to attract attention with Ingram's inspirational story. Because of those two years, the Lakers' record is really bad. No one will care about the Lakers if there are no more stories.
　　 The first year the Lakers signed Ingram, Link also felt that the Lakers had a human touch. But if he did this the next year, Link felt that the hype was a little disgusting. Has Andrew Ingram really realized his dream? No, he was just used as a hype tool.
　　 So, Morey may indeed sign himself for the same purpose. But this cannot be an excuse for Carl Jones.
"The Rockets don't have my position, and Morey doesn't want to renew...So, except for those business activities, have you fought for me? Have you ever sat in front of Morey and confronted him? In other words, from the beginning, you knew that I could not stay in Houston. But in order to get the most commercial value, you still sent me here?"
　　 Facing Link's questioning, Karl Jones was speechless.
　　 "You said at the beginning that we could create brilliance together, but what you are doing now disappoints me, Carl."
　　 Just when Link was furious, his phone rang. Link hurriedly took out his cell phone, he thought things had reversed.
　　 Maybe Adelman convinced Morey? Or is it Jordan Hill interceded for himself?
　　 But none. The caller ID is not the name of any Rockets personnel, but Upshaw’s mother.
　　 Link gave Carl Jones a ferocious look, adjusted his mood, and then connected the phone.
　　 "Martha, what's the matter?"
　　 "Link..."
　　 As soon as the other party spoke, Link felt that something was wrong, because Upshaw's mother was crying!
　　 Based on previous contacts, Link knows that the Upshaws are very optimistic people. Especially his mother Martha, no matter what life is like, always smiles. Even if I sometimes complain to Link, it's just a joke.
　　 But at this time, the most optimistic wife that Link had ever met, he spoke with tears.
　　 "What's going on!? What happened?" Link was a little anxious. As everyone knows, the crime rate near Upshaw's house has been very high. He thought Upshaw had some accident.
　　 "It's Zick, he's in the hospital now. I don't know what happened to him. He fainted suddenly during the game and he still hasn't woke up. The doctor said he was..."
Martha paused, it seemed that it took great courage for her to say this word. "The doctor said that he fainted due to a cardiac arrest and is now being rescued. I don't know how to Link, and I I don't know who to call, I..."
　　Hearing this word, Link's hair stood up all over his body. Suddenly, he remembered the small round pill box that Upshaw always carried with him.
　　 "Don't worry about Martha, I'll buy the nearest ticket, and I will be there soon. Don't worry, Zike will be fine, he is a professional basketball player!"
　　 Link hung up the phone in a hurry, didn't even pack his luggage, put on his coat and left. A good friend fainted during the game, and he didn't have time to worry about others.
　　 "Where are you going?" Karl Jones was also panicked, he knew he could not lose this cash cow.
　　 "Back to Oklahoma City, as you wish!" Link replied badly.
　　 "Oklahoma City? No, Oklahoma City's business activities will not start until noon tomorrow. We don't need to be so anxious, we..."
　　 Carl Jones stopped abruptly in the middle, because he found sparks in Link's eyes.
"Go to the business, Carl Jones. UU reading www.uukanshu.com You are now fired, you fired! Go find your next cash cow, don't follow me !"
　　 was given up by the Rockets to renew his contract, and Upshaw went to the hospital without knowing it. Link was upright now, and Carl Jones undoubtedly hit the gun.
　　 He swallowed, obviously frightened by Link. After so many days in contact with Link, he had never seen Link angry. But soon, Jones regained his composure and showed a disgusting face, "If you want to fire me, you will have to pay me fifty thousand dollars in liquidated damages, Link! The contract is written in black and white! "
　　 Hearing Karl Jones say this, Link smiled instead. At this time, he could see Carl Jones' true face thoroughly. This guy had never regarded himself as a friend, he was right, he was just a of Morey and Jones.
　　 One of them needs a commission from a commercial contract, and one needs a "clown" to attract fans.
　　 Seeing Link stopped, Karl Jones jokingly smiled, thinking he threatened Link. After all, $50,000 is not a small sum for a poor boy in the development league.
　　 As everyone knows, Link decisively took out the check he had just received from the Rockets, then threw it viciously on Karl Jones' face, and spit on his shoes by the way.
　　 "You with only money in his eyes, disappeared from my eyes with the check. I can guarantee that you will be killed by money sooner or later! And I, I am happy to advise that day."
　　 After cursing, Linkla pulled up the zipper of his jacket and walked out of the rental house.
　　His trip to Houston is over, but he doesn't miss it at all. The only thing Link thought about now was to quickly return to Upshaw.