He must seize the opportunity to finalize everything before the big negotiations in 1998. Early on, even before the regular season ended, he started secret talks with the Timberwolves.
Now that the playoff series is over and the Timberwolves' 1996-1997 season has come to a close, the negotiations for an early renewal will officially begin.
To his utter surprise, Ah Gan, this guy with connections everywhere, has discovered the matter. Yet, it's unclear just how much he knows or if he knows both parties' bottom lines.
Gan Guoyang still did not argue with Eric Fleisher. He boiled a pot of water and made a cup of coffee for each of them. The rich aroma of coffee instantly filled the room, easing the atmosphere slightly.
Gan Guoyang has always been a master negotiator. He seldom argues with others, believing that arguments are a waste of time. Most of the time, they don't solve problems or convince the other party, just offering a momentary verbal victory.
