Chapter 97 [Do as the Romans do and follow through to the end]
After chatting for a while, Yang Jian was convinced that Drew Barrymore was a cheerful person. She loved to laugh and tell jokes. She told some cold jokes that Yang Jian couldn't understand, but would be laughed at.
Infected by her smile.
Seeing her giggling, Yang Jian's mood became very good.
Barrymore asked with a smile: "I'm particularly curious about one thing. Why did your parents name you Jane? This is a typical girl's name."
Yang Jian explained: "We Chinese put our last name first and our given name last. When we call our names, we usually call them by their full names instead of calling them separately. This is different from the United States. In China, people call me Yang Jian.
This is a standard male name."
"Yang Jian, Yang Jian... it sounds nice if pronounced together. Does this name have any special meaning?"
American names basically have meanings. Barrymore wanted to know something about Chinese culture, but he didn't have many opportunities to get in touch with it.
Yang Jian thought for a while and smiled: "Yangjian is the name of a god in China. It is the Erlang God that some people believed in during the Tang Dynasty in China. It is a well-known god. The Chinese writing of my name is a little different, but the pronunciation is the same."
Barrymore took a deep breath and asked: "Is it the God of War in Chinese mythology? So you are very powerful."
"Yes, it's the God of War. Have you heard of Sun Wukong?" Yang Jian asked.
"I know "Journey to the West" and Sun Wukong." Barrymore said excitedly: "Is Erlang Shen the god who got the upper hand in the fight with Sun Wukong? He has three eyes."
"Journey to the West" has some popularity abroad, and Sun Wukong is a representative figure of the Chinese pantheon. Few Americans have read the original novel or film and television drama, but they have heard of some famous mythological stories. Just like the Chinese, they also know
Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Athena, Seiya.
"Yes, it's the Erlang Shen. He and Sun Wukong can undergo seventy-two transformations and become saints physically." Yang Jian has always been satisfied with his name. There are some differences in China, but in the United States, the pinyin is exactly the same.
Barrymore lamented: "When you become more and more famous in the future, this may become your nickname."
"I hope fans can call me this nickname. My name gives me strength." Yang Jian said with a smile.
"I also like my name. Drew means smart, carefree, and shrewd. I used to be a fool and did a lot of stupid things. Later I read a lot of books and studied hard on my own. I feel much smarter." Barrymore
After a pause, he asked: "You don't mind my low academic qualifications, do you? You graduated from Harvard Business School."
"Of course not. I only have a high school diploma and I only went to college for one year. I will not go back to Harvard to complete my studies. It will take several years." Yang Jian has no interest in going to school.
Michael Jordan is extremely popular because he has won the NBA scoring title many times and led his team to three consecutive championships. It is not because he is a graduate of the University of North Carolina. Highly educated stars can use this kind of personality to increase their exposure, but Yang
Jane doesn't need it, he has a better label.
"As long as you don't mind, a lot of people laughed at me because I dropped out of elementary school. They are so annoying. I hate those people." Barrymore patted his chest with relief.
"Haha, I don't care about this." Yang Jian was also amused by her. For people in the entertainment industry, academic qualifications are not very important.
Barrymore debuted when she was very young. She acted in a few movies and participated in various entertainment events. She never went to school seriously. She admired those top students who studied well. Yang Jian's Harvard resume was also what attracted her. She didn't
Know what it's like to go to college.
The two of them ate and chatted for two hours. They planned to leave when the restaurant was about to close.
Yang Jian rushed to pay the bill, but Barrymore wanted to treat him but had no chance to pay.
Barrymore smiled and said: "I invited you out, so I should treat you."
"I think it is polite for men to pay when eating."
After leaving the restaurant, Barrymore sighed: "I've seen the news. You are still a basic-salary player and you live with your teammates. Your income is not high, so you shouldn't be polite to me... I have been on film dates in the past few years, and I have been with
A friend opened a company."
Barrymore wanted to be a beautiful sister who often invited people to dinner. She was always generous with her friends. She wanted to use this method to enhance Yang Jian's affection for her, but the other party's behavior made her feel very comfortable.
American women value independence the most, but when dating, they still think it is only natural to let men pay the bills.
Yang Jian smiled and said: "The SuperSonics will definitely reach the finals this season, and I will be the one to face Michael Jordan in the finals. Next year I will be an NBA superstar with an annual salary of tens of millions, and there is no way I will be short of money. Even now
, and it’s impossible for me to ask a lady to treat me.”
Barrymore's breathing became a little faster. She could tell that Yang Jian was really confident and wasn't bragging.
She felt that this confident man was extremely handsome and could not be compared with ordinary people. Moreover, he was still so tall and strong. She had never seen such a man of the opposite sex around her.
Many media are optimistic that Yang Jian will become a superstar in the future. This is Barrymore's first time dating a top athlete, so she is a little nervous. She has experienced many things, but she is only 20 years old now, and she is in college.
Barrymore suggested taking a ride on the Ferris wheel. She had never ridden one before and wanted to give it a try. So the two took a ride to the beach. The pier was not far from Pike Place Market and could be seen at a glance.
This Ferris wheel is amusement park level, not the giant Ferris wheel that later became the new landmark on Pier 57.
In the future, Seattle will build the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States, with a diameter of about 175 feet and a configuration of 42 cabins, 10 more than the famous London Eye in the UK. Sitting in it, you can look at the magnificent sea, the bustling city and the snowy mountains in the distance.
The snow-capped mountains are intoxicating.
Very few people come to ride the Ferris wheel at night. They are usually couples. There are staff on duty, so it is easy for two people to buy tickets.
They sat together and looked out the window quietly. Yang Jian also rode the Ferris wheel for the first time, and it felt like a romantic date place. He turned around and found Barrymore looking at him dreamily.
"What are you thinking about? See how fascinated I am?" Yang Jian asked.
"I'm admiring your handsome profile. You are the most handsome Chinese I have ever seen, even more handsome than John Lone. Although he is also very handsome, he is too thin." Barrymore praised.
She said it was John Lone, a very famous Chinese actor in Hollywood who has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. At the beginning of this year, John Lone had a movie "Blackjack" released. He is a handsome guy with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, but he is only 172cm tall.
"I'm a little embarrassed by what you said." Yang Jian smiled.
Barrymore's eyes became very provocative again. "So, is this why you don't want to kiss me on the Ferris wheel? I heard that men and women must kiss when they ride on the Ferris wheel."
The drunkard's intention is not in drinking, but in the mountains and rivers.
A beautiful woman took the initiative to say something like this, how could a man not show any reaction? Yang Jian just didn't expect that a woman could be so straightforward. It took eight episodes for the male and female protagonists of the Korean drama to kiss.
Yang Jian's brain was so hot that she didn't care what would happen in the future.
Who is afraid of whom? Come on.
When he exchanged phone numbers with Barrymore in the arena, there was no turning back. He broke the beauty's heart by not coming for the date. The two went on a date at night, and it would be shameful if they didn't do something.
Not only did he lose face here at Barrymore, he also didn't know how to tell his teammates about the date in the locker room. He might as well just follow the Romans and fall in love the American way.
Soon, Yang Jian found that she still underestimated the other party. Barrymore and Naomi Watts have very different personalities. She is a hot and active person.
Her kiss was very crazy, and soon she touched Yang Jian's waistband. Sister Drew took action, this was so exciting.
Yang Jian quickly reached out to stop her. "Wait..."
"What are you afraid of? No one will see it." Barrymore held his neck and blew on his face. "If you want to pursue excitement, then follow through to the end."
Why are you dressed so well... No. Yang Jian rubbed her face vigorously and explained: "I asked the staff just now and he said that it only takes 20 minutes for the Ferris wheel to make one revolution."
"You mean..." Barrymore bit his lip, his eyes as charming as silk.