Chapter 2719: 2693: How to Spend the Days
Upon arriving in New York and returning to his own home, Gao Yang felt the exhaustion of the past few days only after collapsing onto the bed.
The physical fatigue was secondary, the mental and emotional exhaustion was much more unbearable. Over the past few days, from Yarebin’s sudden passing to preparing Yarebin’s funeral, Gao Yang hadn’t had any chance to rest.
Gao Yang fell into a deep sleep on the bed without even taking off his clothes.
He had a solid sleep, and when he finally woke up the next morning, Natalia had already prepared breakfast for him. But after Gao Yang finished breakfast, he realized he didn’t know what to do with the time ahead.
What should he do? Handle the affairs of the Solar System Company? That would require a trip to Houston, and he would also have to meet Karima, whom Gao Yang was a bit hesitant to face at the moment.
If he didn’t handle the company’s affairs, then Gao Yang wouldn’t have anything to do at all.
This retired life is indeed hard to adapt to.
Yelena went to school, nearing graduation, her courses became even more intensive.
Gao Yang went to the gym, kicked his legs a bit, punched for a while, and ran on the treadmill for about an hour. He felt that running on the treadmill was completely unfulfilling and made his legs uncomfortable, so Gao Yang ended the workout and returned to the living room.
He didn’t even break a sweat, and although Gao Yang was used to waking up early, it was barely past nine when he had finished exercising, leaving Gao Yang unsure of how to spend the rest of the day.
He spaced out watching TV until he heard a few knocks at the door. When he opened it, he found Glolov.
Glolov was naturally very familiar with Gao Yang, so there was no need for pleasantries. Glolov sprawled backward on the big sofa, the two exchanged glances for a while before they simultaneously stated, “It’s so boring…”
Both sighed, unable to find anything to talk about, they leaned back on the sofa, lost in thought.
After a while, Glolov suddenly said, “If this is retired life, then it’s really dull.”
“I agree.”
“How should we spend it?”
“I don’t know.”
“How about we take on an assignment? Just take on a low-difficulty little task, earn a little extra cash, the kind that’s not dangerous, how about it?”
Gao Yang glanced at Glolov, and replied displeased, “Sure, you go convince Natalia, and Yelena while you’re at it. As long as you manage those two, I’ll call the others, anyone who’s bored can come with us, how about it?”
Glolov immediately fell silent, then sighed helplessly.
Gao Yang lazily added, “Help yourself to a drink, alcohol is at the bar, drinks are in the fridge, coffee or tea, serve yourself.”
Glolov lethargically asked, “What are you drinking?”
“I’m not drinking anything, don’t feel like moving.”
“Then I won’t drink either. But if you ask me, coffee from Yemen tastes the best, what do you think?”
Gao Yang waved his hand, “Don’t even think about it, it’s impossible. The more you think, the more stifling it becomes. If you’re really bored we could hit the shooting range, but this is only the first day of truly having nothing to do, and you can’t handle it already?”
Glolov muttered, “A life where hot water flows from the tap, I’m really having a hard time getting used to…”
The door was knocked again, and Gao Yang loudly said, “It’s unlocked, just push it open.”
Jansen walked in, and exclaimed, “It’s too boring, Boss, can’t we find something to do?”
Gao Yang pointed at himself and responded grumpily, “If there was something to do, would I be sitting here?”
Jansen sighed, grabbed a drink from the fridge, and muttered, “Do you guys want to go to Loch Ness? If you do, come with me back to Scotland. Maybe we might even see the monster, but we have to wait until Eileen’s fashion show is over, if we leave now I’m afraid she’ll break my neck.”
Rafael entered loudly, “Who’s going to break your neck?”
Jansen didn’t answer Rafael but instead said, “Frey is training; he’ll be playing baseball from now on. Eileen is preparing for her fashion show, but after a few days when the show is over, we’ll have nothing to do, have you guys thought of what to do?”
Rafael said, “Andy He is going back to Brazil, he asked me to go with him. If he goes back and can’t leave again, I’m responsible for getting him out, then he’ll go with me to Italy. Do you guys want to go to Brazil for a few days?”
“No way, it’s too hot and humid there.”
“Rebrov stayed in Moscow, Yuri returned to Ukraine, where’s Tommy? Haven’t seen him.”
Glolov complained, “That guy is busy preparing his wedding, just get married already, but he insists on going back to Serbia for it, who knows when the wedding will happen.”
Gao Yang added, “Rabbit, where’s that bastard who’s supposed to be back by now? And Li Jinfang, what are they up to, anything fun?”
Jansen grumbled, “Rabbit and Crow went to the shooting range early in the morning, said they were doing some ultra-long range shooting, Li Jinfang went over to Little Donnie’s place, he can sit across from Eliza for a whole day without saying a word.”
At this moment, the door was pushed open again, Eileen stormed in and exclaimed, “Is there anything to eat?”
Gao Yang was surprised, “There’s leftovers in the kitchen, weren’t you supposed to be practicing your walk?”
Eileen complained, “Karl doesn’t sleep at night and doesn’t get up during the day. After I snuck out to attend Yarebin’s funeral he scolded me badly, F**k, it’s just a few days gone.”
She grabbed a box of ice cream from the fridge and unceremoniously nudged Jansen aside, taking the spot next to Gao Yang, and said helplessly, “In a week, the fashion show will start.”
“Are you afraid?”
“Pfft!”
Eileen gave Gao Yang a sideways glance and proudly said, “Me, afraid? I’m just a little troubled. After I told my mom I’m going to be in the fashion show, she insists on coming over, what should I do?”
Gao Yang shrugged, “Let her come. You live in such a big house alone.”
Eileen said apprehensively, “But I’m not used to living with her. Still, I’d better let her come, she always thought I was lying to her, so I’ve already agreed to let her come.”
“When is she coming?”
“She’s already coming; her flight lands at three this afternoon.”
“What!”
Eileen took a bite of ice cream and casually said, “If I’m late or skip class again, Karl Lagerfeld will go crazy, so I don’t have time to pick up my mom today, can you guys pick her up for me and drop her at home, no problem, right?”
Gao Yang, both amused and frustrated, said angrily, “She’s coming this afternoon, and you’re telling me now? Fine, I’ll go pick her up today.”
Eileen placed the half-eaten ice cream on the coffee table, stating with resignation, “It’s really boring, fighting was more interesting. Boss, if this is retired life, I’ve already regretted it, how are we going to live in the future?”