Chapter 285: Early Summer
Like in previous years, when the holiday came, An Jie didn't want to watch NBA's game. The current record of each team has nothing to do with him. What's the point of watching his former opponents compete for the championship?
After the Thunder disbanded in Oklahoma, Morris and Angel also packed their luggage and went their separate ways. Last year, Angel was able to travel with Durant and Westbrook, but this year, everyone's business activities have increased significantly, and it is difficult to get started. So let alone Durant and Westbrook, Angel can't even squeeze out the time to travel with Morris.
Not to mention anything else, just one World Championship is enough to keep Anjie busy for a while. Last summer, Anjie shined in the Asian Championship, but the scale and level of the World Championship are incomparable to the Asian Championship. This event has also become the most important thing for Anjie this summer.
But Angel and Morris agreed to participate in the Drew League this summer. Angel doesn't know much about this league, but I heard that when Morris participated in the league last year, he also encountered many nBa players. The Drew League is definitely a good place to adjust its physical condition and prepare for the new season.
But that's all at the end of the holiday. Now, Angel and Morris' holiday has just begun.
Arriving on the plane, Angel returned to visit his parents, and Morris also returned to Bethesda to visit his family.
Of course, even when I returned to China, Meslav did not intend to let Anjie be idle. In addition to accompanying his parents, Anjie also has countless business activities to participate every day. Although the Thunder now pays Anjie only more than two million US dollars, Anjie's income over the past year is actually almost nearly five million US dollars. Meslav's advertising endorsement and commercial activities for Angela are the origin of this income.
However, even if Anjie is tired, he feels very happy even if he is tired. During the years he has been to the United States, Anjie has lived in countless five-star hotels and countless villas. His own house in Oklahoma City is also a small villa.
But these things are still not as comfortable as home. Familiar beds, familiar rooms, familiar furniture, familiar meals... When I was in high school in China, An Jie really wanted to live independently and get rid of his parents' discipline. But when he really left home for a long time, he realized how naive his thoughts were.
No matter where you are born, no matter whether your quality of life is good or bad, home will always be the most comfortable and warmest place.
After ten days of having fun with his parents, An Jie left his hometown without stopping. However, this time he did not have to go abroad, but went to Shanghai to meet Yao Ming.
As early as the end of the Thunder season, Yao Ming invited An Jie, hoping that he would come to Shanghai to be a guest. An Jie naturally would not refuse the invitation of the iconic Chinese basketball figure, so the two sides agreed to meet at the end of May. Just before Yi Week, Yao Ming and An Jie set the date, and An Jie also put this matter on the agenda.
"Brother Yao, how are your injuries?" An Jie's first sentence when he saw Yao Ming was asking about his injuries.
"If it's nothing serious, I can catch up with the Rockets' training camp this summer. My foot is already scarred. If I get severe injuries, I may have to consider retiring." Yao Ming stared at his injured foot and replied with a smile.
"Retirement!?" An Jie couldn't believe that this word would be said from Yao Ming. In the Western Conference Semi-Finals last year, Yao Ming led a single-core team to almost beat the Lakers. It can be said that it was the most brilliant Yi series in Yao Ming's career. This year, Yao Ming is just 30 years old, which is the golden stage of a professional player, especially the center. Is Yao Ming a little too pessimistic when he considered retirement so early?
"Don't be surprised by An Jie. In nBa, there are many people who have started considering retirement as early as possible. I know my body best. In short, take a look at the team." Yao Ming was very calm when he treated this issue. Indeed, this guy had already prepared for his best future. Didn't Yao Ming just bought the Shanghai Shark Club some time ago? During the year of the truce due to injury, Yao Ming was also working hard to transform himself into a manager's direction.
"Look at what you said, since the surgery is so successful, there will definitely be no problem. I want to fight with Brother Yao several more times. Last year, you were gone from the West, and the competition in the inside was also boring." An Jie was unwilling to let the atmosphere continue to become solemn, he changed the subject.
Afterwards, Yao Ming took An Jie to various famous attractions in Shanghai, and their arrival naturally attracted the attention of the masses. The photo of An Jie and Yao Ming was flooded with screens. In China, these two big men are household names. Even those who don’t care about sports and basketball definitely recognize An Jie and Yao Ming’s faces. Not to mention that the two are now in Shanghai, in this big city with information.
After enjoying the trip to Shanghai, Yao Ming invited An Jie to have a meal at the rotating restaurant with a sphere 267 meters above the Oriental Pearl. Here, An Jie and Yao Ming could see the night view of the whole Shanghai. The brightly lit streets, the bright Huangpu River, and the huge tall buildings... An Jie felt that this place was not even worse than Los Angeles. An Jie also traveled around the world last summer, but he did not expect that there were many places worth going to at his doorstep. For example, here, An Jie never thought that Shanghai could bring such a shocking visual impact to himself.
After having a meal with Yao Ming, An Jie returned to the hotel to rest. After that, he will return to his hometown and finally spend a week with his parents. Then in June, An Jie will go abroad again. The next time he will come back, maybe it will be the days before the start of the new season.
An Jie went home as scheduled, and he still trained and endorsed during the day as usual, and lived with the two old people at home at night. At this time, the nBa finals game was about to begin, but An Jie had already been immersed in this ordinary and relaxed life and could not extricate himself. When fans all over the world were paying attention to the battle between the Lakers and the Celtics, only An Jie would choose to turn off the TV and say a few more words to his parents.
In this peaceful life, the half month in China is fleeting. At the next station, Anjie will go to Europe and Milan. Yes, Anjie and Catherine will finally meet again.
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As early as five days ago, Catherine completed her work in Milan. At that small fashion show, Catherine amazed the audience as usual. Everyone present, whether it was the audience or the reporter, raised the camera in their hands. They knew that they would never have the next chance to see Catherine appear on such a small fashion show.
According to the conditions of this model, Img will let her appear in such a place just to let her learn experience. Unless the upper class of Img is blind, they will definitely not let go of such a potential stock. After that, the stage of this model will only become bigger and bigger.
But the success at work is not because Catherine is reluctant to leave Milan. The reason why she stayed in Milan for so long is entirely because of Anjie.
Milan, the second largest city in Italy, existed in this world's metropolis since ancient Rome. This historical city is also the most economical region in Europe. However, unlike modern metropolis like Los Angeles, Milan not only has modern prosperity, but also retains a strong historical and cultural heritage. Such a city is simply suitable for couples.
Angel and Catherine have not been in New York, in Ames, and in Oklahoma this time. They hope to spend a wonderful time together in Milan, which is undisturbed.
Catherine hasn't forgotten how tormenting the late plane was when she was waiting for Angel in New York on Christmas. But today, in the summer of the great weather, Angel arrived in Milan on time.
Catherine can make people unable to recognize her in disguise. But Angela's height, which is eye-catching even in Europe, can't hide from her.
Fortunately, this is in Milan, soccer is the theme of this city. If it were in a city like China or Oklahoma, Anjie would not have thought of leaving the airport calmly today.
After meeting the request for a photo of the three fans, Anjie easily got into the taxi without any obstacles. No one knew about him when he was coming to Milan, and even Wu Hua and Anjie didn't tell him.
Angel and Catherine knew that they were in a hurry and did not waste much time. Milan Cathedral, Scala Theatre, the 20th Century Museum, the Palace of Milan, San Siro Stadium... In the following week, Catherine and Angel almost visited Milan.
The two of them were extremely happy during this week. There was no disturbance from outsiders, only each other's company.
In the sunset by the Milan Canal River, Catherine leaned her head and leaned against Anger's arm. There was no way. Even if Catherine was tall among girls, who else could rely on Anger's shoulders except for a guy like Durant?
"I really hope that I will live like this. You walk in front and follow me behind." Catherine just finished speaking, and was held in her arms by Angel. On the banks of the Milan River, countless couples snuggled up to each other, but at this moment, only Catherine felt that she was the happiest woman in the world.
Maybe they can't meet every day, maybe most of the time they can only rely on the phone to feel each other. But they can rely on each other and encourage each other. They understand each other and hit it off. These things will never create a gap between the two people who are far apart.
"This place is so beautiful. Although it is an international metropolis, there is no hustle and bustle of China and the United States. If we want to take wedding photos in the future, the first stop will definitely be Milan." Anjie kissed the girl in her arms. In the past, Anjie thought basketball was the best thing in the world, but at this moment, Anjie found that he was wrong.
Can the battle between the Lakers and the Celtics be comparable to the good times now? There is no doubt that it is impossible at all.
The reporters are still looking for An Jie's movements all over the world, but An Jie has already spent a perfect week in Milan happily. This week, his world has no basketball, no advertising endorsement, no winning or losing. With Catherine, everything is enough.
Chapter completed!