Chapter 1169 Vacation Mode
Outside the car window, the emerald ocean blends with the azure sky, and the horizon disappears in the sparkling splendor and brightness. The full white sails show the shape of the wind, and the scattered cotton clouds are also lazily basking in the sun.
"Wow, what a beautiful scenery..." I couldn't help but exclaim and tried to describe it with words, but I found that the sound had disappeared and I could only appreciate it quietly.
Nadal also followed Gawain's gaze, with a hint of pride, as well as infinite affection and love in his eyes, "I just like this place, and I will never get tired of it. If there is a chance, we can go out on a yacht, bask in the sun, go fishing, and enjoy an afternoon."
Gao Wen, with a very serious expression, "How about this afternoon?"
As he spoke, Gawain became eager to try. Although the plane had just landed, he did not feel tired from the long flight and jet lag at all. He was ready to wander in this enchanting blue and gorgeous gold, with his arms open as if he could embrace the whole world.
Nadal was shocked, and even quickly turned back to look at Gao Wen, then quickly turned back, "But, what about training? Don't you still need to get used to the venue?"
Gao Wen, "Oh, training... I have completely forgotten about it. Do I have to continue training in heaven?"
Looking at Gawain's regretful expression, the Nadal siblings both laughed again.
Maribel half-jokingly said, "Where's the rumored training maniac? I want to compare you and Rafa to see who's crazier."
Gao Wen spread his hands. "Oh, you mean that lunatic? He got lost when he was changing planes in Barcelona. It's a pity that he didn't come here with me."
Talking nonsense seriously.
The laughter in the carriage could no longer be controlled, and it was spreading wildly and excitedly under the golden sunshine. The comfortable atmosphere of a group of young people going on vacation spread.
But "vacation" is just talk.
Training, this is the real purpose of this trip.
Now, there is still one week left until the opening of the Monte Carlo Masters. To be precise, minus today and the time to leave for Monte Carlo, there is actually not even a week; and Gao Wen needs to complete the transition from hard court to clay, which is not that simple and time is very tight.
When they arrived at the villa, Toni Nadal was already waiting there, warmly welcoming Gawain and his group.
After a short rest, Gawain followed Nadal to visit the training ground.
Although the tennis school is still under construction, some outlines of the layout can already be seen, and the different plans for different areas have become clear.
In addition, four open-air clay practice courts have been put into use; not far away, you can also see an indoor clay practice court under construction.
On the one hand, it is for closed training; on the other hand, it is for targeted training to adapt to different climatic conditions. It is very thoughtful.
At present, the equipment is very simple, and the buildings look like they are under construction. There is not much worth visiting.
So, the visit was over very quickly.
Nadal shrugged. "Nothing right now, but by this time next year, it should be completely new and it will be a completely different look."
“Also, the Mallorca Open will start next year, and by the time of the grass season, things here should be completely different.”
One can feel the deep pride in these simple and plain words.
Looking at Nadal in front of him, Gao Wen suddenly had an idea and asked curiously.
"Rafa, why did you think of opening a tennis school? I mean, if you want to make money, this is obviously not a good investment."
If a tennis school wants to make a profit, it will be difficult to see positive effects in the short term because it is a long-term project with huge risks.
When it comes to business, Federer is the one who is more worthy of reference.
Nadal smiled faintly and shook his head slightly.
“Because I never thought about making money.”
The smile lingered slightly at the corner of his mouth, and Nadal's expression revealed a bit of sincerity.
"Gao Wen, I'm not a smart person. At least, my wisdom is not reflected in business and entrepreneurship. Moreover, I don't expect to build a business empire. For now, even if I choose to leave professional tennis tomorrow, my wealth will be more than enough for my lifetime."
"I don't need bank figures to define my happiness, because you know, in this world, there will always be someone with a bigger house and a more luxurious car than you. I don't think I can climb to the top of the pyramid, and I don't think those numbers can be the key to happiness in life."
"I created the tennis school because I really wanted to do something for the kids who love tennis and for my beloved hometown."
After a brief pause, Nadal turned to look at Gawain.
"I love football, very much, and for a team, what is the most important thing, you know?"
Different answers were on the tip of his tongue, but Gawain didn't say what he thought directly. Instead, he thought about it carefully and said, "Youth training."
"Haha." Nadal laughed happily, "Yes, youth training. Because those children represent the future and the team's endless hope."
“The same goes for tennis.”
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"In Spain, the market base for tennis is far less than that for football. Believe me, I really love football, but tennis is my lifelong passion and I sincerely hope that tennis can flourish in my home country, so I chose this path."
"Maybe, ten or twenty years later, we can see more young Spanish players in the world top 100, whether they come from my tennis school or not, but I hope they know that I always support them here."
Simple, yet affectionate.
Gawain nodded slightly, his inspiration was verified, and then he looked at Nadal and expressed his thoughts.
“Not long ago, I played in the Davis Cup.”
Nadal's eyes lit up, "A big part of my happiest and best memories comes from representing Spain in the Davis Cup."
Gao Wen smiled and said, "Me too. It was indeed a special experience."
"After the Davis Cup, I started thinking about what else I could do for my country and how I could promote the development of tennis by myself."
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Now, Gao Wen finally understands the meaning of this sentence.
Nadal immediately understood Gao Wen's idea and raised his chin slightly. "You can give it a try. I believe your name is the best call."
"If you need any help, you can always ask me, or Maribel."
call.
Gao Wen let out a long breath. Right now it was just an inspiration, and to develop it into a blueprint, he needed to plan carefully.
Then, Gawain turned to look at Nadal.
"Now, I also have something very worth looking forward to. I need to adapt to the court. Three days later, when we meet in the practice match, I hope my performance will not be too bad. After all, it is not easy to have the opportunity to practice with Rafael Nadal on the clay court."
A casual joke made Nadal smile again.
(End of this chapter)