Chapter 436 Retirement Plan
Normally, the restaurant closes at nine-thirty in the evening, but today due to the bustle of the crowd, there was still an endless flow of people until eleven o'clock. The flow of traffic came one after another. In the end, Levi controlled the scene. After some banter with the fans, he said something else——
"Don't worry, we will meet again in the Super Bowl next week."
In the midst of cheerful laughter, the door of the restaurant was closed, and the neighbors in Chinatown were all crowded, and they all flocked to join in the fun, transforming the entire block into a brand-new attraction in New York's sleepless city. Until the restaurant closed, the streets were full of people lingering on. The crowds were still noisy.
Even Levi was tired, let alone the others.
Perry sat there blankly, with a sluggish expression on his face. He inadvertently exchanged glances with Levi, and felt an inexplicable sense of joy——
"Coach Reed probably didn't expect this kind of vacation, right?"
Even on vacation, he is still "exercising". Even if it is not a regular training method, such diligent players are absolutely rare in the league.
Levi was also amused by Perry's teasing, "Is it your idea to have the outer wall?"
Li Yi and Jiang Yin both have low-key and introverted personalities, and they have always lacked a clear feeling about the influence of rugby in North America. If the murals and decoration on the exterior walls were the parents' idea, Li Wei was the first to not believe it.
Perry chuckled twice, "Actually, this is the idea of a street graffiti artist. He hopes to leave some works to pay tribute to you. I also think this is a way for New York to remember the first Chinese-American running back in the NFL." important opportunity, so..."
So Perry convinced Li Yi and Jiang Yin.
Levi looked a little helpless, not because he had any problem with graffiti, but because he was worried about his parents.
First of all, he knew that if he wanted to wear the crown, he would have to bear the burden. As his exposure became higher and higher, the opposition voices would inevitably become more and more fierce. He was worried that the bubble in the Internet era might hurt Li Yi and Jiang Yin.
Secondly, he knew that his parents still retained the hospitality spirit of the land of oriental etiquette. As long as guests came because of him, they would definitely not refuse, and the already tiring daily life would probably become even more difficult.
Restaurants are really hard-earned money.
Just look at today and you will know that it is a real back pain that makes it difficult to straighten your back. It would be even more unimaginable if Perry was alone.
Levi looked at his father and said, "Dad, don't tell me that we are so busy every day. Even if the customer flow is only half, you will still be too busy. It's the same in the front and back kitchens."
"I know you are worried about me. I am a first-year rookie and my income is not stable yet. But I have accepted some commercials off the court. You can retire early. Why not just close the restaurant? There is no need to work hard all the time."
Perry choked on his own saliva and coughed violently uncontrollably: Some? Levi, are you really sure it's just some advertising?
However, Li Yi and Jiang Yin had other ideas, and both of them couldn't help but be slightly stunned——
Early retirement?
In the past, they worked hard all the way from dawn to dusk, and dreamed of retiring early and enjoying their old age in peace day and night; but now that their cherished dreams suddenly come true early, they don’t know how to react.
After all, when Levi chose to become a professional player, they did not expect the current situation. Instead, they worked harder and harder. If Levi's career did not meet expectations, then at least the restaurant could be Levi's retreat.
In the blink of an eye, have you already started planning your retirement?
Is this... a little too anxious?
Li Yi glanced at Jiang Yin, and then looked at Li Wei.
"I know what you mean, but your mother and I have been busy all our lives. Now that we have retired early and stopped, the two of us don't know what to do. We are busy working in the restaurant so that our lives can be more fulfilling. Suddenly we can't do anything. If we don’t do it, we probably won’t be able to adapt.”
Li Wei looked a little helpless, "Dad, I used to be so busy just to live a worry-free life and enjoy the happiness. Now that I can finally enjoy the happiness, I still don't want to. Is this reasonable?" At this time, Jiang Yin also reacted, "We have already We are used to it. If you give us a holiday, we may not be able to feel at ease."
Li Wei wanted to continue to persuade, but this time Jiang Yin interrupted him one step ahead.
"I thought, the restaurant has always been here, and the fans who like you also have a gathering place in New York. Not long ago, Jack came up with an idea. Every week when you play, we will organize live broadcasts in the restaurant, turning the restaurant into The bar is here to cheer you on.”
Levi was a little surprised and looked at Perry——
Perry puffed up his chest, with an attitude of "please praise me as much as you want and don't worry about my pride", which made Levi's smile couldn't help but rise.
"Xiaowei, you don't know, right?"
"Now in this alley of Chinatown, all the uncles and aunts who watched you grow up are gathered together. It's because of you that you became interested in football for the first time."
"In the past, those people always talked about rugby and rugby. We old people couldn't get in the conversation and couldn't integrate into the street life in New York. Now we finally understand what rugby is like. Everyone is very happy."
"Besides, you train and compete all day long. We can't just sit around at home. You know your dad, he definitely can't sit still."
The words are not complete, but they are clear and convincing.
Levi thought for a while, but couldn't refute.
When he came back several times in the past, Li Wei was still a little cautious and kept a little distance. After all, he was not the original. But after getting along with each other for a long time, he had quietly integrated into it before he realized it. He could truly feel the coming from Li Yi. He Jiangyin's concerns naturally began to consider them, and they found their own support and support in this parallel world.
This feeling is not bad.
Now, Li Wei also put himself in Li Yi and Jiang Yin's shoes and considered retirement life. His thoughts turned around in his mind and he nodded in affirmation.
"Too."
"But you can adjust your mentality. In the past, you were busy running for a living, and you couldn't and didn't dare to take a rest. Now you are just trying to adjust your life. There is no need to work as hard as before. It's okay to take an occasional vacation and take a rest."
Seeing Li Yi sternly preparing to reprimand, Li Wei already knew what his father meant——
Li Yi is a serious person who doesn't like to be careless and casual. He dislikes the problem of fishing for three days and drying the nets for two days.
This time, Li Wei expressed his thoughts and opinions before Li Yi spoke.
"I mean, you have been working hard for your livelihood all your life, but now this is no longer the biggest problem. You can also start to think about yourself and explore your own interests and hobbies."
"Dad, haven't you always wanted to learn guitar? Now you can use your spare time to learn."
"Mom, you have always regretted that your English has not been studied systematically. Apart from daily English in restaurants and markets, it is still difficult to express your thoughts. Now you can study hard."
"In addition to Jack, we can ask two more people to help in the front office and in the kitchen, adjust the schedule and invest some time for ourselves."
Life is short and ends in the blink of an eye; but life is also long. In addition to work and family, there is a vast world waiting to be explored.
(End of chapter)