Located in the southern part of Lake Michael in the Middle West of the United States, Chicago was one of the world's most famous international financial centers. It was the largest commercial center and one of the largest futures markets in the United States. The number of new companies in its urban area had always been the first in the United States, and it was rated as the most balanced economy in the United States. In addition, there were many world-famous high-rise buildings in Chicago. It was known as the "hometown of skyscrapers." It had a permanent population of nearly three million, and the annual tourist flow was as high as tens of millions.
It was in this steel jungle filled with skyscrapers that Lu Yi spent a lot of effort to find a place to rent. Fortunately, he asked Hoyberg for help and got the help of a staff member at the Bulls headquarters. He rented a one-bedroom house two to three hundred meters away from the Bulls 'home stadium, the United Center.
Perhaps it was because it was close to the well-known United Center, but the rent was a little expensive. It cost 1,500 dollars a month, which was the cheapest price that could be obtained in the entire apartment building.
This rent was just enough to use up the $1,500 salary he received from the New York Knicks during the summer league.
In the summer league, even though he only played three games and stayed for six days, they generously gave him 12 days of salary after he signed with the team and made a contribution to the deal. Of course, it was just that little bit of money.
Fortunately, food, accommodation, and training were included. Otherwise, he might not have a single cent left.
Unfortunately, this salary alone was only enough to pay a month's rent. He had to pay the team in advance to rent the house and pay for future expenses.
The house was very close to the stadium, so he didn't have to worry about transportation to the stadium. The only thing he was worried about was that he did not have a driver's license, so he could only take the bus or a taxi to the city.
The house was almost two kilometers away from the city.
After sending off the NBA players from Tengxun the day before, Lu Yi was all alone and very bored. There was still more than a month to go before the team's report. Those big-name teammates were still on vacation. Only newly-signed rookies like him, who were low-paid rookies in a foreign country, would be waiting for the league tournament to start.
He didn't know how to cook. He was hungry and wanted to go downstairs to find something to eat. After strolling around the entire apartment building, they finally found a small Chinese restaurant near the river.
When he walked in, the customers and waiters in the Chinese restaurant were surprised.
It was not that they had never seen customers who were more than two meters tall come here to eat, but it was the first time they saw a young man with the same skin, hair color, and height appear.
Lu Yi ignored those surprised gazes and quietly found a place to sit down and began to order.
The person who received him was a waitress. She looked average. Perhaps it was Lu Yi's height that gave her a sense of oppression. She was a little nervous and reserved when she spoke. When she was done ordering and leaving, another male waiter walked to the seat opposite Lu Yi and sat down. He smiled and asked,"Hello, this is the first time I've seen you here. Are you here for a vacation?”
"No!" Lu Yi denied.
"So you're a citizen of Chicago, Chinese?”The guy opposite asked again.
In his heart, even if Lu Yi was so tall, he would not have realized that Lu Yi was a member of the Chicago Bulls.
Lu Yi didn't hide anything and replied straightforwardly,""I'm a new rookie signed by the Bulls and I live here.”
Lu Yi was very easy-going and straightforward about his future neighbors. He did not become arrogant just because he had become one of the famous home team members.
"Huh? Are you a Bulls player? A newly signed rookie?"
The waiter was a little shocked, and his eyes were filled with disbelief. He asked in disbelief. His voice was very loud, affecting the diners 'eating and attracting their attention. They all pricked up their ears to eavesdrop.
"Hmm, maybe the news of the deal hasn't come out yet? But I am indeed a newcomer signed by the Bulls.”Lu Yi said with a smile.
"Uh, uh, uh…" The waiter seemed to remember something and suddenly asked in surprise,"You're that Lu Yi? A rookie traded from the New York Knicks?”
"Heavens, I didn't expect it to be you!”
He remembered the news of the Bulls 'trade the day before yesterday and immediately exclaimed. He was very excited and kept sizing up Lu Yi.
"Wow, I didn't expect you to come back to our restaurant for dinner.”
Not only him, but all the diners present left their seats one after another and surrounded Lu Yi excitedly, as if they had found a new animal in a zoo. They kept looking at Lu Yi in surprise.
This was the first time they had seen a Chinese player playing in the NBA, and because it was their first time seeing him, they were very excited.
Lu Yi felt a little embarrassed to be surrounded like this, but he still nodded seriously.
Next, the people in front of him began to throw strange questions, as if they wanted to understand all of his background in one go. He answered patiently, the smile on his face never changing.
These people might have some understanding of his performance in the summer league. They were all talking at once, constantly praising him. Among them, the owner of the restaurant, surnamed Wang, also appeared in time and generously gave Lu Yi a free meal.
However, he refused and said with a smile,""I have money, so I don't dare to eat your food for free.”
"It's okay, it's okay. You've just signed the contract, so you might not have much money. Save as much as you can.”Boss Wang was in a good mood when he saw his fellow countrymen. He actually started to think for Lu Yi.
Lu Yi repeatedly said that there was no need to, and after much persuasion, the other party withdrew his order.
Seeing that he was able to get along well with them and not put on airs at all, everyone was very happy. They felt that a star player like Lu Yi, well, they had automatically helped Lu Yi upgrade his level. They realized that a guy like Lu Yi could actually be so approachable. They all felt that he was very close.
Lu Yi was in a foreign country. When he first arrived, he suddenly met these people from the same hometown. It was as if he was in China. Naturally, he felt very close and his heart warmed a little.
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