Yang Yiming picked up four blocks in six minutes at the beginning of the fourth quarter, which ended in a big comeback for the Rockets.

124-117, the fourth quarter single-quarter net win over the Trail Blazers 21 points, the Rockets reversed a 14-point deficit, won nine straight games while continuing to maintain the first place in the West.

Next up is seven consecutive home games just before Christmas.

Pelicans, Hornets, Spurs, Bucks, Jazz, Lakers, Clippers.

The Toyota Center Arena in Houston waits for the triumphant home team and his challengers.

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But even when they return home, the task for professional players is not easy.

In addition to the game training, the Rockets also have two social welfare activities to do. One was a visit to a local orphanage in Houston to bring holiday warmth to children with basketball; The other is scheduled for December 19, to go to NASA's base to play a friendly match with the astronauts stationed there.

As a representative of the Rockets' multiculturalism, the team asked Yang Yiming to also participate in NASA activities, which is the first time he has such an opportunity to appear in public.

However, informing Yang Yiming of the Rockets' activity schedule is probably not Meritis's original intention to make this call:

"Hey Yiming, how does it feel to be back in Houston?"

"It's a bit dry. The sea breeze in the Pacific Ocean is so pleasant. ”

"I've heard that Portland is good, very hippie, would you have a chance to take a look there?"

"Haha, it's not like you can't see our itinerary, where is the time to go around the city. But you're saying the same as Koharu's assessment, 'hippie', although I don't quite understand what that means. "'Although Yang Yiming's English is good, there is still a part of American culture that he can't control.

"A hippie is... Liberalism, a bit rebellious, a little different way of life, dressing up, maverick, a kind of subculture. Meritis patiently explained to him.

"Understood. Sounds a bit like you, so it's no wonder you care so much about Portland. ”

"Where do you resemble me?" Meritis pretended to shout in her defense, "I'm not a hippie at all, I'm so serious!" ”

"I mean, your heart yearns."

"It's... How could you—" As if to be told something on her mind, Meritis suddenly hesitated.

"Forget it, let's not talk about it. You just mentioned the NASA event on the 19th, will you also go? Yang Yiming saw the opportunity to change the topic.

"Probably not, I've taken a leave of absence and I'm going home early for Christmas." Seeing that there was no answer on the other end of the phone, Meritis added, "Our family is very traditional, and holidays like Christmas must be reunited." I have to lead the team next time. ”

"That's a shame."

"Regret what?"

"I'm sorry you can't go to NASA with me to see the stars." Yang Yiming joked, "The stars in the control room of NASA must be very big, clear, and romantic, right?" ”

"Okay, save it, you're going to play basketball, Mr. Yang." Meritis happily complained, "I don't have time to look at the stars." ”

"Isn't there a visit to NASA also arranged?"

"It's like... Yes, haha. ”

"It's a pity you can't see it."

"yes, it's a pity that you say that."

"Then you give me your address, and it just so happens that I bought a gift for you, and it will be sent directly to your house later." I don't know if it was planned for a long time, but at least Yang Yiming's introduction of this paragraph seems seamless.

"What gift? You also bought me a gift? Meritis was a mixture of surprise and joy.

"Send me the address, and you'll know when you get the gift."

"Okay, post now, hippie."

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In addition to the joint activities of the Rockets, Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun spent more than ten days in Houston, and the itinerary was also full.

The three advertising endorsement invitations they received before, they need to discuss again and make a final decision.

Peak, basketball smart wearables, and beverage companies. Since the hostess Stella made a spicy review on Thanksgiving, they haven't had time to really solidify the plan and reply to the advertisers. What's more, Stella also offered to involve her butler Penelope in the contract for the drink advertisement, maybe she could use this time to discuss the details with her.

Yang Yiming joined the Rockets for nearly two months, gradually gained a foothold, and now has begun to make efforts on the road to chasing the NBA Rookie of the Year. As one of the few Chinese in the American Professional Basketball League for many years, he has undoubtedly become the new focus of domestic media reports, but it is a pity that the team is running around, and he has received many interview invitations, including CCTV, but has not had time to be on camera. This time in Houston, the agent Yu Xiaochun also plans to arrange an interview schedule for Yang Yiming.

Scott Kalonski III's "Hot Pot God Quick Method", disguised by Yu Xiaochun as a player research report, will continue to work in the next nine games. Fortunately, Yang Yiming is very talented, and the preparation time to be used should not be too long.

Nina's business is not destined to be idle, not only the Rockets players need to rest and recover, Yu Xiaochun and Yang Yiming also took advantage of the road trip to develop new "demand customers", including Utah Jazz's Gobert and Lakers' Kuzma, who just took the opportunity to visit Houston to experience the magic of "hypnotic massage" for the first time.

Speaking of Nina, when Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun returned to the villa, she happened to be sunbathing by the pool outside the house. Seeing the two get out of the car, she slid down the aviator sunglasses on her face, and greeted while looking:

"My Chinese roommates, you're finally back. How's the California sun, has it tanned you? "Los Angeles was the first stop on their road trip.

"The sun wouldn't be shining without you." Yang Yiming made a joke first.

"I haven't seen you for a few days, why have you lost weight again?" Yu Xiaochun also learned a few tricks of compliment.

"Thank you, Koharu!" Nina seemed to be in a good mood, "I'm still a little bored and missing without you here these days - how about it, do you need to help you relax, it's free." ”

"That's not necessary, there are several customers waiting to come to the door, you might as well save some effort."

"Oh, I can't wait." Nina wore a scarlet low-cut one-piece swimsuit with an oval opening on the waist side, and her wheat-colored skin was exposed, "It's really suffocating to such a big house for so long with me and the housekeeper, hurry up and find some male breath to reconcile it." ”

"Hey, Nina, you have to watch your work ethic."

"Who said it meant that?" Nina didn't care, but thinking of her previous career, this kind of chat scale had indeed converged a lot, "I just want to say-"

"Welcome home."

Nina opened her arms and hugged both of them warmly.

Family.

It's an indescribable feeling.