Daytime in Houston, U.S., October 22, 2017.

On this day, the Rockets did not play, and the training session to prepare for the Memphis Grizzlies was placed in the afternoon, and Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun came to see the rental under the guidance of Jose.

1/

Jose was the driver who picked up Yang when he first arrived in Houston, and since he hadn't had time to change his U.S. driver's license, Jose was assigned by the team as his special driver. In the past few days, Yang Yiming has taken Yu Xiaochun and Jose to get acquainted, and the game ended the night before, the Rockets defeated the Mavericks 107-91, and the three of them went back to the hotel for a drink and celebrated together.

"So José, what is your full name in Spanish again?" Yu Xiaochun ordered a cup of mojito, he and Jose had long since lost the suspicion when they met for the first time, and at this time they were gagging and chatting hotly.

"José Carlos Dilo Casserina Rodriguez." José curled his tongue and gave a list of names.

"Hahaha..."Although I heard Jose answer this question no less than ten times in the past few days, and read this string of names, the funny pronunciation still caused Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun to laugh.

"It can't be helped, our habit is to put all the names of our family together." Jose spread his hands. He ordered a glass of pure whiskey, and after a few sips, his expression was much richer, and it was not at all the impatient appearance of the first day.

"When I was a child, it was so painful for the school teacher to call you by name. After clicking on the name, the class is over. Yang Yiming also joined the topic. He's an athlete, so all he needs is a small bottle of Corona, and he drinks it in small sips.

"We've had nicknames since we were kids, abbreviated as ah." Jose took another sip, his English was much sharper at this time, "You know all those Spanish stars, Ronaldo, Kaka, Little Pea - he's Mexican - the name is like that. ”

"And Eddie, Eduardo Najera, who is also you Mexican." Yu Xiaochun gave Jose a thumbs up, "He's amazing!" Now a scout for the Mavericks, I saw him at yesterday's game. ”

"Really?!" Hearing Yu Xiaochun praise his compatriots, Jose also seemed very excited, "Next time you see him again, you must help me get an Eddie autograph." ”

"No problem. I want both, and I'm a fan of him. ”

This little wrist that draws people's hearts closer, Yu Xiaochun has also learned a lot from Yang Yiming.

“Yan… Yang, "The wine went into his throat, Jose's English has improved greatly, but the Chinese name is not good," Yiming, ah Huris - no, no, it's not you anymore. You see that you Chinese names are also very difficult to pronounce. ”

"Yours too, Yu... Pare... Spring. José, who pronounced all three words in a flat voice, looked a little frustrated.

"It's okay, you just read it, we can understand it."

"It's not good, I'll give you all a nickname." Before he could refuse, Jose drank all the whiskey in his glass, slammed the glass on the table, and made up his mind.

2/

The house that Jose took Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun to see is on the west side of downtown Houston, adjacent to Uptown, and although it is next to a high-rise building, it is quiet and hidden next to a hillside forest.

José parked his Toyota van in front of a telescopic metal door about seven or eight meters wide.

"This is where we're going to rent?!" Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun both thought they were in the wrong place, even though many NBA players live in mansions of 10,000 square feet, but after all, Yang Yiming is a rookie who only holds a rookie contract.

"That's right. I told you yesterday, Penelope, her place. José lowered the window and rang the intercom at the door.

"Penelope! I'm Jose! As soon as the call was connected, José shouted.

"José?" The voice on the other end of the phone was not warm.

"Yes, Jose Rodriguez. My wife, Maria..."

"Oh, Jose." Even after hearing José's identity, this Penelope's tone was still cold, and after hesitating for a while, she finally said the words "Come in" and let them go.

"Well, come in right away." José shouted back excitedly.

The metal door opened a little slowly, and José, who had already rolled up the window and shook his legs, was slightly embarrassed as he waited to step on the accelerator.

"Penelope, my wife's female companion." In order to ease the atmosphere, Jose turned his head and explained to Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun, "Do you remember? I told you last night, ** bee waist, long legs and hips, and a very good figure. ”

Well, remember remember. At that time, José was still gesturing with his hands, and he spoke vividly and impressively.

3/

José is not wrong, this Penelope is really a stunner.

But what surprised Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun even more was that the house behind the metal gate was a bigger stunner. At the end of a flat and vast meadow is this building, which is not enough to describe the word "mansion". The whole building is L-shaped, one side of the L is an ancient house with a masonry structure, with two floors, which can be seen to be the original part of this land, and now it retains the flavor of the ancient house, and the remaining part has been renovated; On the other side of the L, there is a three-story transparent glass house, and the glass façade is made into an angled mirror, which is very modern and stylish. The two completely different parts stand side by side, but they are not obtrusive, and they are a masterpiece of carefully conceived design.

And the corner of L, like several places on the lawn in front of the house, are placed with modern sculptures that Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun don't know much about. Penelope stood there, waiting for them.

"This is where we're going to rent?" This is the second time they have asked the same question today.

"This..."Seeing the big house in front of him, even José, who was driving the way, was not convinced.

"Hello." Penelope, who stood in front of the car door to greet the three of them, was tall, should be 1.75 meters, with long wavy hair with shiny shiny, a hot and sultry face of a Mexican, and a complete ice beauty when she spoke.

"Penny, I'm Jose, you and my wife Maria are good friends..."

"I know." José spoke Spanish, and wanted to get close, but was quickly interrupted by Penelope, "Are you going to rent?" She looked at Yang Yiming and Yu Xiaochun.

"Yes, yes, this is Mr. Yang and Mr. Yu. Both of them are from Team Rocket. ”

"Houston Rockets?" She looked the tall Yang Yiming up and down, and asked directly while changing to English.

"Yes. He played basketball and I was his translator. Yu Xiaochun hurriedly introduced, and Yang Yiming nodded on the side to cooperate.

"You're often away from home?" Penelope's questioning was still emotionless.

"Huh?"

"Ah, that's right, we travel a lot, play games with the team, and we don't have much time at home." It was Yang Yiming who turned quickly and took over first.

"Do you know the rental price?"

"Yes, I've already told them." José also quickly answered.

"Then come with me."

"But..."

"Huh?" Penelope, who had already turned around and walked a few steps, saw that the three of them were still hesitating and stunned in place, and quickly guessed their thoughts, "Who said this is the building." You're going to rent it and you're still there! ”

"By the way, your Chinese name is too hard to pronounce, is there any other name?"