One Guard

phone-reading

After coming out of the Staples Center, go south, pass through the University of Southern California, and you can reach the famous beach belt of Los Angeles in a short drive.

As a coastal city, the beaches of Los Angeles have always been one of the symbols of this "City of Angels". Although it is now February, the temperature is not too high. But because of the All-Star Weekend, there are still many tourists gathered on the beach belt in Los Angeles.

There was a traffic jam on the way from Staples to the beach, so Yiyang also stayed in the car for a while. Although he has played several away games at Staples, Yiyang has never made a good turn in Los Angeles.

In the taxi, the driver enthusiastically introduced Yiyang to the various buildings facing the street and nearby famous attractions. Compared with taxi drivers in other cities, this middle-aged man did not show any surprise when he saw Yiyang riding in his car. After all, in the star-studded Los Angeles, it is common to see stars.

"If you go to Manhattan Beach, don't forget to go to Hermosa Beach. The two places are not far from each other, and you can walk there in more than ten minutes. In the whole of Los Angeles, the scenery of Hermosa Beach is the most pleasant. There It is very suitable for couples to go on a date. I would like to ask Mr. Yi, are you not going on a date?" The taxi driver was introducing Yiyang’s destination, Manhattan Beach, which is the place Vignelli chose. Yiyang doesn’t know how it is Know. But while chatting, the taxi driver got off topic.

"Ah? No." Yiyang quickly shook his head.

"It's fine if you don't, because if you dress like this to go to a date, it may not be appropriate for a lady." Looking through the rearview mirror, the driver saw that Yiyang was wearing a Mavericks baseball cap and a loose-fitting shirt. A pullover T-shirt and a pair of camouflage trousers. On his feet, he stepped on a pair of classic red and white Jordan generation replica sneakers.

This kind of dress fits the atmosphere of the city of Los Angeles very well, making Yiyang look like a foreigner at all. But if you are going to a high-end restaurant to date a woman, it is obvious that this outfit is a bit "alternative".

"Why is it inappropriate?" Yiyang asked curiously after hearing what the driver said.

"Manhattan Beach is a place where rich people gather, and the fine dining restaurants there are beyond the reach of ordinary citizens like us. So I guess, if you go there, you should also go to eat. But if you don't date a lady, Then it doesn't matter. If you're dating a lady, you can't dress so casually." The driver tilted his head and continued on his way to his destination.

Los Angeles people seem to be very particular about dressing, what kind of clothes should be worn for any occasion. But Yiyang doesn't care about these, he doesn't like formal clothes, and he never wears a suit when interviewed by reporters. If it weren't for the NBA's official regulations on the night of the draft, maybe Yiyang wouldn't even buy a suit.

Finally, after experiencing the "torment" of the traffic jam in Los Angeles, Yiyang finally saw the whole picture of Manhattan Beach through the car window.

At the end of the beach, a stone bridge reaches straight to the sea level, like a ladder in the sky. At the end of the stone bridge, the Roundhouse Marine Research Room and Aquarium complements the gorgeous sunsets in stark contrast. Even without the dreamy, cloudy sunsets, the pier and sky in Manhattan Beach are just as beautiful.

Countless handsome men and beautiful women, expensive sports cars and luxurious villas on the coast are located next to the beach. Don't think this is a movie, this is the real world. Manhattan Beach is a well-known rich area in Los Angeles, and it is also one of the most expensive beaches in the United States. The unique and beautiful sea view makes a large number of wealthy people spend a lot of money here, and the prices here have been rising.

"In this cool seaside resort away from the hustle and bustle, full of vitality, there are the best new restaurants and shopping malls in Los Angeles, where you will feel the charming style of California's seaside city." After Yiyang got off the car, the taxi driver rushed He made a "please" gesture. And Yiyang, a lump of wood, was also dazzled by the beautiful scene in front of him.

"Thank you...thank you." Yiyang paid the fare, then stood there blankly. The place Vignali chose was indeed perfect.

Because of the All-Star weekend, the famous Santa Monica beach in Los Angeles is already overcrowded. But here, just a few kilometers away from Santa Monica Beach, it is very leisurely and quiet.

The super high consumption level here is destined to keep most people away. And the quiet environment with few people is precisely the reason why many stars prefer it here.

After looking around for a while, Yiyang stepped into the beach, then picked up his mobile phone and dialed Vignali's number. The two had already made an appointment before the start of the All-Star Weekend. In fact, Yiyang had been looking forward to today for a long time. After all, what man would say no to having dinner with a beautiful woman with the same hobbies and admiring the unique view of the sea in Los Angeles? Even if Yiyang really doesn't want to do anything to Vignari, he will definitely not resist.

"Are you here?" Vignali's voice was a little excited on the phone.

"Um."

"Moka Seafood Restaurant, I'm already waiting for you inside, come on!"

After listening to the phone call, Yiyang looked around, and immediately found a two-story luxury building with a swimming pool on the top. The big signboard with white light happened to say "Moka Seafood Restaurant" in big characters.

"Sir, welcome. Do you have a reserved seat?" As soon as Yiyang walked to the door, the waiter greeted him with a smile.

"I...someone is already waiting for me inside." Yiyang was a little at a loss. Although he was already an All-Star player, in fact, Yiyang might know this kind of place as well as he did. Friend Mudiay was no different.

"Excuse me, what table is it?" The waiter's enthusiastic smile made Yi Yang even more unnatural.

"Uh... Miss Valentina Vignari booked the seat."

"Okay sir, please wait a moment..." The waiter took out a small book from his breast pocket and flipped through it. "Miss Vignali, I booked the second floor, please come with me, sir!"

Following the waiter into the restaurant, Yiyang found that everyone's eyes were on him. It's not that he is treated like this because he is an NBA All-Star, but that in this restaurant, almost everyone, including the waiters, is dressed in formal attire, only Yiyang is an "outlier".

Yiyang never cared what others think of him, so he didn't shy away from people's gaze. On the second floor, at the floor-to-ceiling windows near the beach, Yiyang immediately saw Vignali.

This girl was different from the other women in the solemn dresses. She just wore a simple tight blue short sleeve and a pair of tight jeans. The wrapping of the tights completely showed Vignali's beautiful figure in front of Yiyang's eyes.

"You're finally here." Seeing Yiyang approaching him slowly, the fair-skinned Italian girl smiled.

"Hey, did you attract a lot of people's attention just now? I hate wearing formal clothes the most, and this is one of the reasons why I didn't choose to be a model. I didn't expect that you are the same." Vignali is even more happy with the Jordan generation of basketball shoes.

"I don't like formal clothes either, you look good like this."

Yiyang sat down, and the two "heterogeneous" looked at each other's clothes and smiled at each other. Sometimes, two people may be just like that.

"Will you come to my game tomorrow?" Vignelli propped her elbows on the table, and Yiyang realized that the Italian girl's clothes had a very low neckline, and that "line" seemed to be drawing Yiyang's attention force to go deeper.

"Um...Of course I will go. The Masters, it should be very interesting." Yi Yang quickly looked away and replied hesitantly.

"Hey, I've been studying a lot of your game videos recently. Tomorrow, I'm going to pass a lot of balls in your way!"

"Really? Actually, when passing the ball, don't deliberately pursue the action. Choose the best method and route, and you will often achieve miraculous results!" As soon as basketball is mentioned, Yiyang's distracting thoughts are immediately swept away. And Vignali's expression was even more excited than before.

After that, the two ate and chatted. Even Yiyang found it a bit unbelievable that he, who doesn't talk much, actually felt very relaxed and comfortable when he was alone with Vignali.

Even though other rich people who come here will "examine" these two "outlandishly dressed" guys with strange eyes, Vignali and Yiyang don't care. They are immersed in their favorite basketball and cannot extricate themselves.

When the meal was over and the two of them chatted more or less, Yiyang realized that the sky outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was already pitch black. Before they knew it, the two had already chatted for so long. It is very comfortable to get along with one, probably this is the experience.

"Hey, do you want to go out for a walk?" The Italian girl looked out the window, it was not too early, it was time to continue activities in another place. Vignali's moving big eyes are irresistible.

"Well, let's go." Yiyang didn't reluctantly agree, in fact, he also hoped so.

"Let's go to Hermosa Beach from here, it won't be long." Yiyang remembered what the taxi driver said to him when he introduced Manhattan Beach during the day, and he didn't expect to use it immediately now.

Hermosa Beach is located on the southwestern Pacific coast of Los Angeles. From the map, it is actually next to Manhattan Beach. The soft and delicate sandy beaches and the warm climate like spring all year round attract many tourists to visit. This is also one of the favorite beaches for singles in the United States, because it is easy to meet beach beauties here, ride the waves with them, and enjoy the gentle sun and sand.

Of course, not far from Hermosa Beach is the Hermosa Beach Pier, which is a dating destination for couples. At the beach pier, you can indulge in endless beach and ocean views. The beach near the pier is flatter, so you can capture the beautiful reflection of the moon as the waves recede.

The two walked side by side on the beach, and the sea breeze blew through Vignelli's hair. Yiyang turned his head, only to find that the Italian girl was also secretly looking at him with her head down. With the fluttering hair and the beautiful beach behind Vignali, Yiyang suddenly felt that everything in front of him was simply too beautiful to behold. Including scenery, but also including people...

"Let's run a race, too!" Vignali said suddenly, pointing to the beach ahead.

"Ah!?" Yiyang was a little stunned.

"Have you ever tried it? The feeling of running against the wind on the beach is simply wonderful!" Vignali was born by the sea since she was a child, and she also hopes to bring this pleasant feeling to Yiyang.

"Well, it's good to exercise once in a while..." Yiyang smiled at Vignari and stretched his muscles.

"They all say you are one of the fastest players in the NBA, can you catch up to me?" Vignali finished speaking, cast a provocative look at Yiyang, and then ran away.

"It's a piece of cake!" Yiyang started behind Vignali. It stands to reason that Vignali's speed is completely incomparable with Yiyang.

But on the beach, the soft sand made Yiyang unable to do anything. It's a completely different feeling than running on a hardwood floor.

And Vignali, who played on the beach since she was a child, has a lot of experience in how to run on the sand. Yiyang was chasing after him with great difficulty, but she was bouncing up and down in front like a little white rabbit, and she even had enough energy to turn her head and laugh at Yiyang.

The woman ran easily in front, turning her head and laughing from time to time. But a tall and strong man followed behind with difficulty, in a panic.

This scene was somewhat different on the beach, and it attracted the attention of many people around. ??Ke Yiyang and Vignali don't care, they feel very happy, and that's enough. The personalities of these two people seem to be like this.

Yiyang has slowly mastered the skills of running on the beach, he is getting faster and faster, and he is already very close to Vignali.

Just when Yiyang reached out to grab the Italian girl, Yiyang's feet were suddenly plunged into a sandpit, and he lost his balance.

Hit by Yiyang, Vignali also lost her center of gravity and fell to the ground.

The two fell into a ball, but because they were on the soft sand, there was no pain and no injury.

When the two stopped rolling, Vignali just jumped on Yiyang. At this time, the distance between the faces of the two may only be a few centimeters. Yiyang's heart was pounding, he had never watched a girl at such a close distance.

The two did not speak, nor did they get up. Instead, they just stared blankly at each other for a few seconds, but those few seconds seemed to Yiyang to have passed for centuries.

"We..." Yiyang was about to say let's get up, but before he could finish the words, he felt his mouth was blocked by something.

Yiyang's eyes widened. Now, there is no distance between Vignali's face and him...

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