After exiting the Staples Center, head south through the University of Southern California and take you to Los Angeles' famous beach strip.

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

There was some traffic jam on the way from Staples to the beach, so Yiyang also spent a little more time in the car. Although he has played several away games in Staples, Yiyang has never made a good turn in Los Angeles.

In the taxi, the driver enthusiastically introduced Yiyang to the various buildings on the street and the famous attractions nearby. Compared with taxi drivers in other cities, this middle-aged man did not show any special surprise after seeing Yiyang in his car. After all, in star-studded Los Angeles, it's common to get stars.

"If you're going to Manhattan Beach, don't forget to visit Hermosa Beach. The two places are not far apart, just over a 10-minute walk. The view of Hermosa Beach is the most pleasant in the whole of Los Angeles, which is perfect for couples on a date. I take the liberty of asking Mr. Yi, aren't you going on a date? The taxi driver was introducing Yiyang's destination, Manhattan Beach, which was where Vignarie chose, and Yiyang didn't know exactly what it was. But while chatting, the taxi driver digressed.

"Huh? No. Yiyang hurriedly shook his head.

"It's fine, because if you go out on a date in that style, it might not be appropriate for a lady." The driver looked in the rearview mirror and saw that Yiyang was wearing a Mavericks baseball cap, a loose pullover T-shirt and a pair of camouflage leggings. On his feet, he stepped on a pair of Jordan generation replica sneakers with a classic red and white color scheme.

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

"Why is it indecent?" Yiyang heard the driver say this and asked curiously.

"Manhattan Beach is a place where the rich gather, and the fine dining restaurants there simply can't afford for ordinary citizens like us. So I guess if you go there, you're going to eat too. But if it's not dating a lady, it doesn't matter. If you're dating a lady, you can't dress so casually. The driver tilted his head and continued to his destination.

Angelenos seem to be very particular about what they wear, and what kind of clothes they wear for any occasion. But Yiyang doesn't care about this, he doesn't like formal clothes, and he never wears a suit when interviewed by reporters on weekdays. If it weren't for the NBA's official hard rules on the night of the draft, Yiyang might not even buy a suit.

Finally, after experiencing the "torture" of traffic congestion 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 out to sea level, like a ladder in the sky. At the end of the stone bridge, the Roundhouse Oceanographic Laboratory and Aquarium are a striking contrast to the gorgeous sunset. Even without a beautiful and dreamy cloudy sunset, the piers and skies of Manhattan Beach are still stunning.

Countless handsome guys and beauties as well as expensive sports cars and luxurious villas on the coast sit next to the beach, don't think it's a movie, that's the real world. Manhattan Beach is a well-known affluent area of Los Angeles and one of the most expensive waterfronts in the United States.

"You'll get a taste of the charm of a California coastal city in this cool, vibrant seaside resort away from the hustle and bustle, with some of the best new restaurants and shopping malls in Los Angeles." After Yiyang got out of the car, the taxi driver made a "please" gesture at him. And Yiyang, the lump of wood, was also dazzled by the beautiful scene in front of him.

"Thank you...... Thank you. Yiyang paid for the car, and then stood there blankly. The place Vignari chose was indeed perfect.

Because of All-Star Weekend, Los Angeles' famous Santa Monica Beach is already crowded. But just a few kilometres from Santa Monica Beach, it's very quiet and relaxing.

The ultra-high level of consumption here is destined to turn most people away. And the quiet environment with few people is precisely the reason why many celebrities prefer here.

After looking around for a while, Yiyang stepped into the beach, then picked up his phone and dialed Vignary's number. The two had made an appointment long before the start of the All-Star Weekend, and in fact, Yiyang had been looking forward to today for a long time. After all, what man would refuse to have dinner with a beautiful woman who shares the same hobby and enjoy the unique scenery of Los Angeles? Even if Yiyang really didn't want to do anything to Vignarie, he would definitely not resist.

"Have you arrived?" On the phone, Vignarie's voice was a little excited.

"Hmm."

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

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

"Welcome, sir, do you have a reservation?" As soon as Yiyang walked to the door, the waiter greeted him with a smile.

"I ...... There's already someone waiting for me inside. Yiyang is a little overwhelmed, although he is already an All-Star player, in fact, Yiyang may not know this kind of place to the same extent as his good friend Moodier.

"What table is it?" The waiter's warm smile made Yiyang even more unnatural.

"Uh...... Valentina. Miss Vignarie's reservation. ”

"Okay sir, please wait a minute......" The waiter took out a small notebook from his breast pocket and flipped through it. Miss Vignary, book the second floor, please come with me, sir! ”

The waiter stepped into the restaurant, and Yiyang found that everyone's eyes fell on him. It's not that he has such treatment because he is an NBA All-Star, but in this restaurant, almost everyone, including the waiters, is wearing formal clothes, and only Yiyang is an "outlier".

Yiyang never cared what others thought 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 Vignary.

Unlike the other women in the majestic dresses, the girl wore a simple tight-fitting blue short-sleeved shirt and a pair of skinny jeans. The wrapping of the tights completely showed Vigna Lijiao's beautiful figure in front of Yiyang's eyes.

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

"Hey, didn't you attract a lot of people's attention just now? I hate wearing formal wear the most, and that's one of the reasons why I didn't choose to be a model. Unexpectedly, you are the same. Seeing Yiyang wearing the Jordan generation basketball shoes he gave him, Vignari was even more happy.

"I don't like formal wear either, and you look good like that."

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

"Will you come to see me tomorrow?" Vignali propped her elbows on the table, and Yiyang realized that the neckline of the Italian girl's dress was very low, and the "thread" seemed to be directing Yiyang's attention deeper.

"Uh...... Of course I go. The Masters should be a lot of fun. Yiyang hurriedly looked away and replied hesitantly.

"Hehe, I've been studying a lot of your game footage lately. Tomorrow, I'm ready to pass a lot of balls your way! ”

"Really? Actually, don't deliberately pursue action when passing. Choosing the best way and route often works wonders! As soon as basketball was mentioned, the distractions in Yiyang's mind were immediately swept away. Vignarie's expression was even more excited than before.

After that, the two chatted while eating. Even Yiyang felt a little incredible, and he didn't talk much, but he actually felt very relaxed and comfortable when he was alone with Vignarie.

Even if the other rich people who come here will "examine" these two "fancy clothes" guys with strange eyes, Vignari and Yiyang don't care, they are immersed in their favorite basketball and can't extricate themselves.

When the meal was finished and the two chatted about the same, Yiyang realized that the sky outside the floor-to-ceiling window was already pitch black. Before you know it, the two have been talking for so long. It's very comfortable to get along with someone, probably that's 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 change places and continue her activities. Vignary's big eyes are too big to refuse.

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

"Let's walk from here to Hermosa Beach, it shouldn't be long." Yiyang remembered what the taxi driver said when he introduced himself to Manhattan Beach during the day, but he didn't expect to use it immediately.

Hermosa Beach is located on the Pacific coast southwest of Los Angeles, and from the map, it is actually right next to Manhattan Beach. The soft sandy beaches and the warm climate of spring attract many tourists. It's also one of the most popular beaches for singles in the United States, as it's easy to meet the beauty of the beach, ride the waves, and enjoy the gentle sun and sand with them.

Of course, not far from Hermosa Beach is the Hermosa Beach Marina, a dating mecca for couples. At the beach pier, you can enjoy the endless views of the beach and ocean. The beach near the pier is flatter, so you can take pictures of the beautiful reflection of the moon as the waves reced.

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

"Let's race, too!" Vignari said suddenly, pointing to the beach in front of her.

"Huh!?" Yiyang was a little stunned.

"Have you tried? The feeling of running against the wind on the beach is simply wonderful! Vignari was born by the sea since she was a child, and she wants to bring this joy to Yiyang.

"Okay, it's not bad to exercise once in a while......" Yiyang smiled at Vignari and moved his muscles.

"They all say you're one of the fastest players in the NBA, can you catch me?" After Vignari finished speaking, she gave Yiyang a provocative look, and then ran away.

"Piece of cake!" Yiyang started behind Vignali, and it stands to reason that Vignarie's speed is completely incomparable to Yiyang's.

But on the beach, the soft sand makes Yiyang unable to use it. It's the same as running on a hardwood floor, it's two different sensations altogether.

Vignarie, who has been playing on the beach since she was a child, has a lot of experience in how to run in the sand. Yiyang chased hard behind her, but she was bouncing flexibly in front of her like a little white rabbit, and even had the strength to turn her head and laugh at Yiyang.

The woman ran easily in front, looking back and laughing from time to time. And a tall and muscular man struggled to follow behind, embarrassed.

This scene is somewhat unusual on the beach, attracting the attention of many people around. But Yiyang and Vignari didn't care, they felt very happy, and that was enough. The personalities of these two people seem to be like this.

Yiyang had slowly mastered the art of running on the beach, and he was getting faster and faster, and he saw that Vignari was already close at hand.

Just as Yiyang reached out and was about to grab the Italian girl, Yiyang was suddenly caught in a sand pit at his feet, and then lost his balance.

Being hit by Yiyang like this, Vignari also lost her center of gravity and fell to the ground.

The two wrestled together, but because it was on the soft sand, it didn't hurt and it didn't hurt.

When the two stopped rolling, Vignari pounced on Yiyang. At this point, the faces of the two may be only a few centimeters apart. 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 stared at each other blankly for a few seconds, but those few seconds seemed to Yiyang to have passed centuries.

"Let's ......" Yiyang was about to say let's get up, but before he could fully say it, he felt that his mouth was blocked by something.

Yiyang's eyes widened, and now, there was no distance between Vignarie's face and him......