The Way of the Center
Chapter 711: Golden Age
It has been several days since the Trail Blazers won the NBA championship again, but this wave of championships seems to be far from over.
Because of the popularity of the championship, the players of the Trail Blazers were invited to participate in the recording of various TV programs. Of course, those commercial contracts one after another also made the players of the Trail Blazers sign soft.
Even George Ricard, a coach, received an invitation to endorse Armani's suit brand. This is quite rare in the head coach industry.
As for An Jie, this guy lived a very leisurely life. Just the bonus that Nike gave Anjie after winning the championship was enough to give him peace of mind throughout the summer. Therefore, in order to spend more time with Catherine, Anjie entrusted Meslav to reject all arrangements for business activities in the near future. Even Spike Lee's invitation to co-produce a documentary with An Jie for the second time was politely rejected by An Jie.
In the past summers, An Jie was on the go almost every day. But this year, he just wanted to be at home with Catherine, nothing more.
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The morning sun is not too glaring, and the mild temperature makes this breakfast extra refreshing.
On the streets of the rich area of Lake Oswag, there are usually not too many pedestrians. On the morning of the holiday, it looks even quieter here.
However, at this time, there was a young couple holding hands and walking slowly on the clean streets of the wealthy district. At this time, all shopping malls have not yet opened for business, and the entire city of Portland has not yet fully awakened. However, what An Jie and Catherine needed was this quiet atmosphere.
"Are you tired?" An Jie asked his wife beside him as he walked. They have come all the way and are already far away from home.
"Of course not. Don't think that pregnant women have to stay in bed. Let's go, Ann, I haven't visited the area near my home." Catherine smiled at Anjie. No matter how many years, Catherine's smile , will make An Jie's heart beat faster.
"oh......"
"How happy..."
"Bless you, Ann..."
As Anjie and Catherine got closer to the business district of Lake Oswag, there were more and more pedestrians on the street. Everyone who saw An Jie sent blessings. An Jie didn't put on airs either, but smiled and nodded at everyone. With his polite appearance now, it is really difficult for people to associate him with the image of "court villain". In Portland, you may not know the mayor, but Anjie, absolutely everyone knows him.
Now it is on the billboard of the building opposite An Jie, and there is still a huge poster shot by Nike for An Jie. And such huge posters abound in Portland. Even if you don't watch basketball, you will know An Jie as long as you walk around the street.
Therefore, when pedestrians saw An Jie and Catherine appear on the street, they were very excited. Although there are many stars in the Lake Oswager area, but in Portland, no one is bigger than Anjie.
It is worth mentioning that although pedestrians all stopped to stare at Anjie and his wife, some even picked up their mobile phones to take pictures. But no one came forward to disturb them.
The most pedestrians can do is to send a sincere blessing, take a photo, and leave. After all, this wonderful time for two people will not have the heart to interrupt it.
"That's great." Catherine, who was holding that arm while absorbing the morning sun, suddenly grinned.
"What's so nice?"
"It's great to live like this. You don't have to worry about competitions, and I don't have to worry about Fashion Week. We are just like ordinary couples, living peacefully in this city."
"Don't worry Catherine, after I retire, we will have plenty of time to live this kind of life."
Catherine turned her head to stare at An Jie, her clear blue eyes seemed to have sunlight flickering and flowing. "But I also hope that you continue to play. You fight hard on the court, and I shout for you off the court. I also hope that you will always be by my side, whether you play or not, I hope this is the case. I hope we will never quarrel, There is a healthy and beautiful baby, we all love him, and he loves us. Then, you can't hit the ball, I can't continue to go on stage, and we grow old together like this... Catherine blushed suddenly. "Hey, am I getting a little greedy?"
"I'm not greedy at all, don't worry, Catherine, all the life you dream of will come true."
The husband and wife walked for a while, and when they saw that it was almost time, they turned around and went home. Today is June 23, Anjie's 25th birthday. Although An Jie invited many servants to organize the birthday party, An Jie's parents and Catherine's father were also helping. But this kind of thing is better to do it yourself.
So, after spending a quiet and sweet morning, Anjie and his wife are going to prepare for the afternoon party. This afternoon, Anjie's originally spacious villa and yard will definitely become crowded.
Durant, Morris, Westbrook, Jeff Van Gundy, Mike Taylor, Paul George... All these big names who are not in Portland or even in the United States will be in Portland today. Landing at Tran International Airport. Moreover, none of this group of people came alone, they must have brought their families along.
When An Jie first came to the United States, he didn't dare to think that so many people would come to celebrate his birthday. And those who came here are quite famous.
When An Jie and Catherine returned home, the kitchen was already busy and the courtyard had been arranged in a decent manner. Yao Ming was too busy to leave this year, so he gave An Jie a five-story birthday cake as a token of congratulations. At this moment, this huge cake has also been moved to the courtyard, becoming the focus of the entire courtyard.
"How are you, boy! Are you satisfied!" The bearded man proudly walked out of the kitchen with a cigarette in his mouth. When it comes to holding banquets, he, a restaurant owner, is the best at it. But speaking of it, An Jie can also be counted as a restaurant owner now...
"Hey, take a break, you've been working hard these days."
"Where is it, I should be busy for your birthday! Let me tell you, the ingredients we use for cooking today, but your parents and I carefully selected and brought them from China, are absolutely authentic! You just search the whole You can’t find such good ingredients in Oregon.” The bearded man smiled complacently, this guy’s confidence in cooking is just like that of An Jie on the basketball court.
Everything is almost ready, and now it is waiting for guests to visit. At the same time, in Portland, fans also spontaneously celebrated Anjie's birthday. Portland's mayor even addressed the midday news: "Happy birthday to Portland's heroes."
What Anjie brought to Portland is far more than just two O’Brien Cups. He also directly promoted the connection between the city of Portland and China. Countless Chinese people began to pour into this city. It has also become the US city with the second most Chinese tourists after Los Angeles.
It's no wonder that the mayor of Portland values Anjie so much. The appearance of this guy can be said to have directly improved the economy of the city of Portland. Anjie's influence in Portland was even greater than Yao Ming's influence in Houston back then.
After noon, all the guests invited by An Jie also arrived. Lillard was the first to arrive. This guy hasn't been anywhere these days, just in Portland. From his house to An Jie's house, it took only ten minutes for the opening.
After that, the three Thunder giants Durant, Westbrook and Morris arrived at the same time. Although Ibaka didn't show up, Tor Westbrook brought a gift to Angie.
Of course, outside the superstar-studded villa, the films of journalists are being murdered all the time. A birthday party can gather a large number of NBA stars, and this kind of thing may only happen once a year in Portland.
It is a pity that all reporters can only take pictures outside the gate. An Jie has hired a lot of security guards to guard the surroundings. This is a private party and outsiders are not allowed to enter.
However, there is one reporter who is an exception. This guy can not only take pictures, but also swagger into the yard with the camera. The treatment of this guy made all the reporters envious.
There is no doubt that Wu Hua, An Jie's queen reporter, has this face in the whole world. After all, if it weren't for Wu Hua back then, maybe the Chinese would not have known who An Jie was.
As time went by, more and more guests came. And the further back, the bigger the brand seems to be. The reporters kept pressing the shutter, and they couldn't close their mouths at all. Even Olajuwon and Mutombo are here, God knows if Jordan will show up later!
It turns out that Joe did not land in Portland. After all, An Jie and Jordan didn't have much contact, and the two of them might not have spoken more than ten words in person, so they couldn't be considered acquaintances. But even so, it still couldn't cover up the brilliance of the party.
After everyone had arrived, the waiters began to pass the dishes. A series of Chinese dishes that these stars had never seen before were served on the table, making everyone salivate. Of course, there are still a few guys who are not used to Chinese food. For example, Old Miller, eating with chopsticks is simply unbelievable to him.
But it's not that An Jie and the others haven't considered this situation, so An Jie also called in a few chefs from his own steak house and cooked some western dishes. In short, this banquet is a combination of Chinese and Western, which can satisfy everyone's appetite.
After everyone watched An Jie clumsily cut the cake, the banquet had officially begun. Some people lingered in front of the delicious dishes, while others chatted around with wine glasses. Some were dancing to the music, and some were showing off their bodies in the swimming pool of Anjie's house.
This kind of American-style family gathering is usually not particular about it, and it is enough for everyone to get together and be happy.
Of course, An Jie is still the protagonist today. Everyone will offer a glass of wine to An Jie. If it weren't for the small wine glasses in An Jie's house, this tall guy would have been unconscious long ago.
"Hey, Ann, happy birthday to you!" After seeing off the Aldridge mother and son who came to toast, Paul George came up alone with a wine glass.
"Thank you, George." An Jie smiled and clinked glasses with George. This guy is a special one among An Jie's friends. He has neither been teammates with Anjie, nor has he trained with Anjie. But it was during the time when they were enemies that the two formed a friendship.
An Jie is regarded as a guide by George, and George is also regarded as a little brother by An Jie. After drinking, the two chatted casually. What about the baby's condition, holiday arrangements and so on.
Originally thought that the plain and relaxed chat would continue like this, but An Jie's words made George suddenly stunned.
"Huh?" George opened his mouth wide, thinking he had heard it wrong.
"I mean, have you ever thought about joining the Trail Blazers? Let's join forces." An Jie looked at George with a smile, not knowing if this guy was serious or joking.
"Hahaha, my new contract has only been implemented for one year, Ann." George hurriedly brushed off the question, because his heart was actually a little touched!
"Yes, yes..." An Jie didn't continue to ask, but at least, An Jie also knew George's attitude.
Maybe one day in the future, I will really join forces with this guy, maybe...
The birthday party is still going on, not only Anjie's home, but the whole Portland is carnival for Anjie.
In a blink of an eye, he was already 25 years old, and his career lost another year. How long can I still fight? Anjie didn't know. But he knows that at the age of 25, he has almost entered a golden age.
So, I hope my career continues to go smoothly, my friends can always be together, my family is safe and sound, my legs don't bother me, and the Trail Blazers can get a good result in the coming year... oops , accidentally made so many wishes, the old man must not be too busy.
Anyway, next year, all the best!
Under the clear blue sky, countless people are reveling in the land of Rose City. The heroes of Portland took off their armor and laid down their weapons.
He picked up a glass of wine and took a sip. The City of Roses... I must continue to protect myself...
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