One Guard

Chapter 76 : Ice and Fire

At the end of October, the weather in Dallas is not too bad. The sunshine in Texas will always last for a long time, at least in October, and the sky here will not become gloomy. With temperatures ranging from 14 degrees to 26 degrees, the city is not much different from summer, even in October.

Wenxue walked along the famous Baiyan Lake in Dallas. From a distance, she could even see the villas built by the oil kings and wealthy Texas men here. The mother stopped by the lake. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath of the fresh air by the lake. On the lake, the breeze blew and Wen Xue’s hair was scattered on her shoulders. At this moment, this woman completely relaxed herself and embraced the whole world.

How long did that kind of fearful life last? Wen Xue can’t remember. For the past ten years, she worried about her son almost every day. Will he follow the boy next door to learn badly? Will it cause trouble in school again? What will happen to this child’s future?

And now, this single mother finally doesn’t have to worry about these things anymore. Her son went to college, went on the right path, and became one of the stars of the city of Dallas. Those mansions built on the lakeshore would not make Wen Xue feel envious at this moment. Because she and her son also bought a small villa in Dallas.

Basketball, let her husband leave the arena, let their family leave China, and let the pillar of the dead corpse on the street. But basketball has allowed Yiyang to thrive, let Yiyang have ownership at a restless age, and make Yiyang a professional player. Wen Xue looked at herself on the lake and couldn’t help but smile. Basketball, sometimes it’s so amazing.

“You are… Mrs. Yi?” Just as Wenxue was thinking about the incredible things in front of the huge Baiyan Lake, a young man with golden hair and looking to be running in the morning walked to Wenxue. before.

“Sir, you are…”

“God! It seems that you are really Yi’s mother! I saw you on TV, but I didn’t expect to meet a real person here! So, you and Yi also live by Baiyan Lake?” It turned out that the young man is the Dallas Mavericks One of the fans.

“Oh, no, I just came here for a walk.” Wen Xue’s mother showed a gentle smile, and the young man even looked fascinated in front of her.

“Madam, can you please… can you please take a photo with me? You know, although there are many rich people on the shores of Baiyan Lake, they rarely meet celebrities!” The young man said, picking up his mobile phone . If he puts a photo with Yiyang’s mother on his Instagram or Facebook, he will surely make many fans and friends envy!

“God, I’m not a star, sir.” The woman from China was a little flattered.

“A mother who can nurture this kind of player is of course a great star! All Dallas fans are eager to join others in bringing a championship trophy here!”

After 　　, the two quickly took a group photo. The young fan looked very excited and said that next time he would buy a ticket and sit in the front row to cheer on Yiyang. After saying goodbye to Wen Xue, the young man left happily. By the Baiyan Lake, only this mother was left.

At this moment, the phone in Wenxue’s bag vibrated. The mother with a smile on her face took out her mobile phone and looked at Yiyang.

“Mom, where are you, we have to go to the airport.” Only when talking to Wen Xue, Yiyang’s tone was slightly warm.

“I went out to stroll around, so troublesome Mr. Cuban, is it really okay?…”

After two home games, the Mavericks will play their first away game of the season in Los Angeles on the last day of October, the 31st day after tomorrow. Of course, the Mavericks opponent is not the defending champion Lakers, but the Clippers with the new champion Blake Griffin.

Originally, Yiyang’s away game had nothing to do with Wen Xue, but Cuban kindly invited Wen Xue to watch the game in Los Angeles. In fact, it is not just Wenxue, but many family members of the players are within the scope of invitation.

As one of the most humane bosses in this league, Cuban has never been stingy in this regard. In fact, the money for asking the players’ families to watch the game is not worth mentioning to Cuban.

Wenxue, who is always embarrassed to reject others, naturally agreed, so now, when Yiyang is going to fly to Los Angeles with the team, Wenxue will also set off.

“No problem, Dirk said that Cuban often does this. Didn’t you say that you always wanted to visit Los Angeles when you were in Long Beach? Now, we are going to Los Angeles.”

After listening to Yiyang, Wenxue felt particularly relieved. Yes, the dreams that were once have now become reality step by step. Maybe something that you didn’t dare to think will be realized? For example… can his son win the O’Brien Cup?

Two hours later, a plane carrying all the Mavericks and some of the players’ family members left the Dallas land. City of Angels, get ready to welcome your travelers.

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California, Los Angeles, City of Angels. For Yiyang, this is a strange and familiar city. Long Beach, where Yiyang has lived for more than ten years, is one of the satellite cities of Los Angeles.

But Long Beach and Los Angeles seem to be two completely different cities. Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills… these things undoubtedly do not reveal the luxury of the city of Los Angeles.

Even for NBA players, Los Angeles is a huge stage. He is also the No. 1 pick and only officially started playing in the NBA this year. But by comparing Griffin and Wall’s attention, you know what Los Angeles means to a player.

High exposure, high attention, high income, Los Angeles is more than just a basketball court for everyone. This is a huge show, a huge market, and a huge economic complex!

For Yiyang, the battle with the Los Angeles Clippers was just an ordinary game. But for Bill Duffy, Los Angeles is not that simple.

“Advertising?” Yiyang looked at the manager who flew thousands of miles in front of him, somewhat surprised.

“Yes, Adidas will shoot you a TV commercial in Los Angeles. Don’t worry, it won’t take you long. I promise it will be done in three hours!” Duffy knows Yiyang’s character. It was true that this kid played basketball for money, but he seems to be only willing to concentrate on making basketball money. This kind of personality is a good thing, at least Yiyang will not fall into the world of Huahua like many geniuses do. But in business terms, this is not a good thing. Why did Duffy come here in person? If it is Jennings, he only needs to make a phone call, and the other party will obediently shoot the commercial. But Yiyang, if you want to take up his training time, you have to go out yourself!

Yiyang knows very well that if he does not become stronger, he will never survive in this world. The only way to become stronger is to work hard! But Duffy came in person, and Yiyang couldn’t just let people go away for nothing. After all, Duffy has always treated himself and his mother well.

“Why did you shoot in Los Angeles? Can’t you go back to Dallas?” the cold boy asked.

“Why? This is Los Angeles, man! Well, maybe you don’t know what Los Angeles means…”

“means drugs, crime and discrimination.” Yiyang remembered his experience in Long Beach.

“Um… let me tell you that. Adidas found a very rare person to shoot an ad with you, because that person happens to be in Los Angeles now, shooting posters and personal photos for the Lakers. So, They will choose to call you to shoot now. If you miss this time, I’m afraid there will be no chance to cooperate.”

“Photo?” Yiyang was a little confused.

“Yes…photograph…actually, this person is a girl…”

“A certain celebrity?” Yiyang held his forehead.

“Really not! I tell you, she is a veritable professional basketball player! Believe me, you will have a lot of topics in common!” Bill Duffy’s eyes suddenly flashed, as long as he mentions basketball, he is even caught. Yiyang’s handle!

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“Your performance in the last game was amazing! Almost cut a double-double…” On the way to the shooting location, Adidas employees kept saying good things about Yiyang. In fact, it is not a flattery, because Yiyang’s performance so far is indeed good enough.

However, no matter how people chat with him, he just agrees a few words casually. Yiyang’s character is so cold to strangers as ice cubes.

But Yiyang also noticed that those employees would always make smirks from time to time. Because they are really looking forward to the chemical reaction that will occur when such a man who is as cold as winter snow meets a woman who is as hot as a volcano.

stopped the car, Yiyang came to a street basketball court. He looked inside. There were several cameras, several directors and some Adidas staff in the hall.

But there was one person who became the most conspicuous one. Slender legs, fair skin, a bust that looks more difficult to “master” with one hand, and a delicate face that is incompatible with basketball players Yiyang looked at the slender woman in front of him, and turned his head. , Walked to Bill Duffy’s side. “Is she really a professional basketball player?” Yiyang felt that she had been cheated.

Although the **** the court is wearing Adidas basketball shoes and basketball uniforms, Yiyang even thinks that she will be a star or a model for such a girl.

“Of course! Like a fake professional player! Don’t underestimate her, she is a member of the Italian national team! She participated in the World Championships at the age of 18, and she has more experience in international competitions than you! And she, like you, plays Number one!” Bill Duffy knew Yiyang this kid would be surprised. After all, this girl is indeed very different from the “traditional” women’s basketball players.

Yiyang turned back in disbelief. At this time, the girl in a basketball suit and basketball shoes had already walked towards Yiyang. Yiyang looked at this picture, and it turned out that the pretty girl playing basketball does not only exist in the comics.

“Valentina Vignali.” The cheerful girl rushed to Yiyang with a smile and stretched out her hand. As a professional player, this girl seems to be “long” all over, even her hair and fingers. No exception.

“Yiyang.” Yiyang’s tone was still cold, and she gently held Vignali together.

“Hey, don’t you…you blush?” Vignari laughed openly. Are Asian boys so shy?

“Los Angeles is too hot!” Yiyang hurriedly found a reason for himself, of course, this could not fool the lively Vignali.

Watching this scene, Bill Duffy smiled, wondering if this piece of ice will be melted by the heat from Italy?

Los Angeles, it’s a magical place.