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"Come on, too. This league already belongs to you young people. I believe that you and the Mavericks will definitely win more championship trophies. At that time, I will definitely rush to the scene to congratulate you." Peja said, putting a hand on Yiyang's shoulder.

"All of us have high hopes for you, kid!"

"Others...do they all know about this?" Yi Yang looked at the happy crowd in front of him, but he couldn't be happy anymore.

"It's Dirk's big day today, so I'm not going to spoil it. I'll let you know after a few days. Hey, don't look like that, boy. No one can play in the NBA for the rest of their lives. , not even Jordan who has come back several times! We will eventually be involved in the wheel of history, but at least you have to take good care of this era that belongs to you now!" Peja removed his hand from Yiyang's shoulder, and then The smile appeared again. Today is not a day to be sad.

After listening to Peja's words, Yiyang thought a lot in his heart. Yeah, no one can play a lifetime in the NBA. Peja can't, and neither can Kidd, Dirk, Terry and Marion. As these people get older, the responsibilities on themselves will become greater and greater.

Like Dirk, lead the team to win the championship? Yiyang is gearing up, and he can't wait for the more challenging future. He has already developed feelings for the Mavericks, so he is willing to shoulder such responsibilities.

The party continued into the evening, as Peja said, he did not announce his imminent retirement in front of everyone at the party today. Everyone also spent a happy night in this carnival.

The 33-year-old Dirk's ambition is still there, but the 34-year-old Peja already wants to retire behind the scenes. Everyone's choices are different, and the only thing Yiyang can do is to respect other people's choices.

After Nowitzki's birthday party, everyone in the Mavericks will also start to go their separate ways. The next time they get together, it's likely to be the beginning of summer training camp for the new season. However, who knows if anyone else will leave like Peja? The turnover of most teams in the NBA is very high every season, even the championship team is no exception. It's just that the current Yiyang hasn't experienced these things yet.

But now Yiyang doesn't have to worry about these things, and he doesn't have to worry about daily training and competitions. He doesn't even have to worry about the damn traffic in Dallas in the evening rush hour.

Because tomorrow, Yiyang and Vignali will board the plane and fly to a city that is completely unfamiliar to Yiyang.

Since I have known Vignali for so long, this Italian girl has often accompanied me in the United States. This holiday, Yiyang also wants to visit Vignali's country.

Milan, Italy,

Yiyang and Vignali's summer vacation will officially begin!

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For travel, Yiyang has never had any concept. In the past in the Wood District, Yiyang's family was very satisfied with enough food every day. travel? At that time, it seemed to Yiyang that it was just an unrealistic fantasy.

But since joining the NBA, Yiyang has long been used to the life of flying around day and night. And now, he also has enough financial strength to take a good tour of the world.

One of the most famous international metropolises in the world, the largest metropolis in Italy and one of the eight largest metropolitan areas in the world, the most developed city in Italy and one of the four major economic centers in Europe, the capital of fashion and design in the world and the most influential in the fashion industry The most powerful city, the world convention and exhibition center, the world famous historical and cultural city, the world opera mecca, the world art capital... Don't get me wrong, this is not describing the whole of Europe. All these praiseworthy words can be used on a city, and that is Milan!

When Yiyang and Vignari got off the plane, Yiyang hadn't noticed anything special about the city of Milan. Malpensa International Airport is surrounded by deserts, completely devoid of any trace of a modern city.

However, when Yiyang followed Vignali in a taxi across the 50-kilometer desert and entered the urban area of ​​Milan, the charm of this city began to show slowly.

This international metropolis, famous for its architecture, fashion, art, painting, opera, economy, football, commerce, tourism, and media, is a simple ancient city in a fashionable and prosperous atmosphere. This unique contrast made Yiyang instantly interested in Milan.

The majestic ancient Gothic buildings that have only been seen on TV and photos in the past come into view one by one, but beside the ancient buildings, they are often accompanied by modern high-rise buildings. Turning a few streets from Montenapoleone Avenue, a few rays of setting sun penetrated the swollen sky. Yiyang, who was lying in front of the car window, seemed to be watching history passing by in front of him.

"How about it, Italy is beautiful!" Vignali proudly introduced the origin and story of each building to Yiyang. As a city full of cultural heritage, every building here is enough for Vignali Li said it's been a long time.

"I used to think that Los Angeles was the most beautiful city in the world, but now, its position in my heart may be shaken!" Compared with the desert just now, the city of Milan really left a deep impression on Yiyang impression. This trip to Italy will definitely not let you down!

The taxi eventually stopped opposite Milan Central Station in an area that looked very busy and seemed to be in the heart of the city. Turning around casually, Yiyang can find several fashionable shopping malls.

Vignelli and the taxi driver paid the fare while exchanging Italian, then dropped them off on the spot. In Italy, football is the number one sport, and this number one position is still unshakable. So basketball players like Yiyang and Vignelli, people in Italy really don't necessarily know each other. If Yiyang and Vignali were in the United States, they would have signed the driver's name to offset the fare.

Basketball is not a sport with a wide audience in Italy. Even Belinelli, an Italian player who plays in the NBA, is very popular. What's more, Yiyang is still a Chinese.

"Let's live here for a few days!" Vignari excitedly pointed to a brightly lit ancient European-style building in front of her, the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, located in the most popular hotel in the center of Milan. Five star luxury hotel.

Yiyang stood at the entrance of the hotel and took a picture, then dragged the suitcase and followed Vignari into the gate.

Although the exterior is in a retro style, the interior of the building is completely luxurious and modern. Seeing Yiyang and Vignali approaching the front desk, the waitress at the front desk had already shown a pleasant and sweet smile.

However, when she opened her mouth, both Yiyang and Vignali were stunned.

As a luxury hotel in the center of Milan, Excelsior Hotel Gallia naturally accepts tourists from all over the world every day. Therefore, the front desk staff here must be able to speak simple multi-languages.

But when Yiyang came up, the waiter at the front desk spoke Japanese!

"I'm sorry ma'am, I'm Chinese!" Yiyang corrected the waiter's mistake in English, the front desk waiter was also surprised, and then quickly said sorry in Chinese.

Originally, this hotel did not provide Chinese services, but due to the increasing number of Chinese people traveling to Italy in recent years, the hotel is only available in Russian, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish, English, German and Arabic. Added Chinese to the language. But obviously, when the waiters here saw Asians visiting, their first reaction was Japanese.

Although such a small accident happened, overall, the service here is still very good. After a while, Yiyang and Vignali booked their own room. The facilities in the whole room are not even worse than those in Yiyang's own small mansion.

Looking at the beautiful scenery of Milan outside the floor-to-ceiling windows and the tall Italian girl in front of him, Yiyang's whole body relaxed. The holidays have never seemed better!

Milan Cathedral, Sforzesco Castle, Via Manzoni, San Siro Arena... all of these are worth savoring in the fashion capital!

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After putting down the luggage at the hotel, Vignali excitedly dragged Yiyang out. Although the long-distance flight has made the two very tired, the excitement brought by Milan still overwhelms the physical exhaustion.

Not far from the hotel is the famous Piazza Duomo in Milan.

When Yiyang stood in front of the majestic Milan Cathedral, he, who doesn't like to take pictures very much, couldn't help but raise his mobile phone. This ancient Gothic building jointly designed by engineers from various countries is definitely an out-and-out man-made miracle.

In the center of the square stands the bronze equestrian statue of Vittorio Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, which makes the whole place even more domineering and mighty. On the side of the square, many heavily armed policemen with guns patrolled 24 hours a day. After all, this square is perhaps the most densely populated place in Milan. The pigeons are denser than the crowd.

"Let's go, let's go feed the pigeons!" Vignali hopped like a little girl to a pavilion by the square and bought a small bag of pigeon food. Then he ran to the middle of the square and took the food into his hands.

A huge flock of pigeons surrounded her in an instant, and under the sunlight, Vignari seemed to have turned into an angel with wings. Although the time with Vignali was not short, this scene still stunned Yiyang.

After feeding the food, Vignali jumped back to Yiyang excitedly. At this time, a handsome young blond guy in a peaked cap came up, holding a piece of paper in his hand.

"For you, beautiful lady." The man handed the paper to Yiyang and Vignari. It turned out that it was a quick sketch. "It's free!"

In Italy, there are many artists who paint quick portraits on the street. But if they come across a good "model", they don't mind painting one for free. This is the Italians, sensibility far outweighs rationality.

"Yeah, I'm also your fan. If possible, can I draw a picture for the two of you together?" The painter then started talking to Yiyang in Italian, but Yiyang naturally didn't understand a word.

"Ah?" Yiyang looked at Vignali blankly, hoping that she would translate for her.

"He said, he is your fan, and he wants to draw a picture of the two of us, and ask you if you agree!"

"My fans?" Yiyang was a little surprised. He didn't expect that there were fans of his own in Italy, the capital of football!

"Of course, your performance in the playoffs this year made me quickly become a fan of the Mavericks and you." The Italian painter switched to poor English to communicate with Yiyang, with an excited expression on his face.

Yiyang nodded slightly, and the street artist immediately took out his sketchbook, took a pencil and began to "shuashua" on the paper.

In less than fifteen minutes, a portrait sketch of Yiyang and Vignali was completed.

After handing over the work to Yiyang, the artist still didn't accept the money, he just said something to Yiyang in Italian. "In the future, we will win more championships!"

After thanking the artist, Yiyang carefully put the painting into his bag. Although this sketch is very simple, it is not from the hands of a famous teacher. But Yiyang cherishes it very much.

After all, this is the first time he has received a gift from a fan...

A great sense of accomplishment lingers around Yiyang. At this moment, he seems to have found another reason to fight on the basketball court.