Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 814 - 589 Vacation Routine_2

Taylor swaggered with his long legs and said.

"I'm not retiring from boxing just yet. I currently hold titles in only two of the major organizations, not all four. My goal is incomplete; I can't retire. Also, I earn over a hundred million dollars in prize money for a single match, more than you make in a year. It wouldn't be sensible to leave too early."

Having read the magazines, you should be aware of the current situation in the boxing ring. Without me, the entire boxing industry would be hugely impacted, and many people would lose their jobs. Thus, until the next generation is ready to take over, I need to keep presiding over the boxing ring, serving as the spokesperson for the sport. Greater power comes with greater responsibility."

Link said earnestly.

Taylor wanted to tease him by calling him Spider-Man, but he knew that what Link said was true. He was now the face of the boxing industry, a world-class icon. Many young people, inspired by his stories and coverage, began their careers in the boxing ring, leading to the thriving development of the industry.

If he were to leave the boxing ring, not only live boxing broadcasts but also merchandise revenue would be hugely impacted, and the entire boxing industry's economy would take a severe hit.

Such is the influence of the number one figure in boxing, where one person's interests affect the livelihood of millions. A hasty exit is not an option.

"Now that the summer vacation is nearly over, and everyone's been lacking work lately, how about going on a trip? The little ones haven't played outside yet this year."

Link said as he watched the three kids running around in the front yard.

"Alexander and Cynthia have classes."

"Taking off for just over ten days and catching up later won't affect anything."

As the head of the household, Link had spoken, so Ivanka and Taylor stopped objecting. However, when choosing a vacation destination, the three of them had different opinions.

Taylor suggested avoiding places too cold or too hot, saying it's bad for the skin and the kids won't be comfortable. Ivanka suggested not going too far, preferring somewhere domestic for easier handling of work matters.

Both of them shot down the cities he had suggested, finally settling on Mackinac Island in the Great Lakes Region of Michigan as their vacation spot. The climate there is pleasant, the air is fresh, and it's a famous tourist city, also known for its good food in Michigan.

After Link checked out Mackinac Island on his computer and agreed to it, he called Ms. Anne to ask her to arrange the vacation details.

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After a day, Link, Ivanka, Taylor, along with Selena and Little Annie, who heard the news and joined in, flew with the kids to Mackinac Island for a vacation.

Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes, surrounded by crystal-clear waters. The island is 95% pristine forests, with vast expanses of smooth grassland, making it an excellent spot for a vacation.

Link and his group stayed in a villa in Hardiman Bay with a grass lawn and private dock, surrounded by a wall and "Private Property" warning signs for good security.

Every day, Link would work out and fish. Whenever he had the time, he taught Little Annie and the three little ones how to swim in the lake, learned horseback riding with Ivanka, bickered with Taylor, or got intimate in scenic spots.

Mid-month, he also received an invitation from Larry Page and Sergey Brin to join the trendy Ice Bucket Challenge.

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge started last year, requiring participants to post videos of themselves getting doused in ice water on social media. The rules state that those challenged may choose to take on the challenge within 24 hours or donate 100 US dollars to fight against 'amyotrophic lateral sclerosis' (ALS). Prominent figures like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg have all posted their ice water dousing videos online.

After receiving the invitation from Larry Page and others online, Link completed the challenge in his yard and uploaded the video, then nominated Leonardo online to try.

Leonardo grudgingly accepted with a string of complaints.

But after Leonardo posted his video, many people claimed it wasn't him. The Leonardo in the video had a big belly and a round face, looking more like a greasy old man in his fifties rather than the elegant Little Leo from the silver screen.

Leonardo had no choice but to come out and explain that he had been gaining weight for a film role since the end of last year and the beginning of this year.

However, some retorted that his filming wrapped before March, and having not slimmed down over the past six months, it indicated poor self-management.

As a celebrity idol, this was unacceptable.

Fans suggested he should learn from Link, work out every day to get back in shape as soon as possible, and strive to become a handsome middle-aged man.

Leonardo responded that he was already training, sharing a photo from the gym.

After seeing it, Link knew this guy was doing it on purpose, all for a shot at the Oscars, because many believe that what's standing between Leonardo and the Best Actor award is not his acting skills, but rather his appearance, showing too little sacrifice for film, lacking the dedication spirit an artist should have.

Leonardo actively leaked news about his physique, even that photo of him playing with a water gun was part of a strategy to change the jury's previous impression of him, proving he sacrificed a lot for the role and showed great professionalism.

Besides that, there had been news alleging Leonardo was racist, citing that ever since the nineties he had been switching girlfriends non-stop—a total of twenty to thirty of them—but not one of them was Black, which seemed quite telling.

So around May or June, media reports surfaced that Leonardo and Rihanna had started dating since the beginning of the year, spotted in January holding hands at a Playboy mansion party, openly sharing a serpent's kiss, and riding bicycles together on the streets of Paris in February.

In May, there were media reports that Leonardo had already introduced Rihanna to his parents and even rumors of their engagement flooded the news.

Link couldn't help but admire this guy's dedication to the Oscars after seeing the photos of the couple kissing in the newspaper. The women he used to favor were blond, blue-eyed, pale, and long-legged, all under 25 years of age—meanwhile, Rihanna was 27, and although in good shape, she was quite different from Leonardo's former girlfriends in many aspects.

Those two didn't seem to be on the same channel at all.

Because of that, Link made a particular point of calling Leonardo to verify if his relationship with Rihanna was real, to which Leonardo seriously confirmed it was.

Link asked if it was for the Oscars?

Leonardo immediately retorted, saying he dated Rihanna because of love, that he fancied her personality and talent, and it was not just for fun or some damn Oscars—he couldn't care less about the Oscars.

Link just chuckled and didn't poke further.

However, before July could arrive, news broke that the two had split, Leonardo had found someone new, and Rihanna had gotten back together with her ex-boyfriend Duck Drake.

Even for an insider like Link, these news stories seemed to mix truth with fiction, hard to distinguish between real and fake.

"Bro, look, we caught a big fish."

By the lakeside, Selena was holding a trout over thirty centimeters long that was flapping vigorously. Little Annie, Cynthia, and little Margarita were gathered around, watching intently and even poking it with their small hands.

Link looked at his own fishing rod; after half an hour, there was still no response.

"Not bad, keep it up!"

"Bro, how many have you caught?"

Selena shouted.

"Not a single one."

Alexander shook the empty bucket beside him.

"Haha, bro, didn't you say you're a fishing master? How come you haven't caught a single one in so long? You're not as good as us."

Selena and Little Annie said happily.

"You guys are beginners, beginners have a grace period; luck is always on your side."

Link responded calmly.

"Hmph, sure Mr. Fishing Master, I bet you're just all talk. Why don't we see who can catch more?"

Selena raised her little chin defiantly.

"No contest. Fishing is about the mood; catching fish isn't important."

Just as Link saw the tip of his rod twitch, he quickly waved his hand for Selena to be quiet. He waited two seconds, the rod was still, then after a moment, he pulled up the rod to find the bait stolen, leaving the bare hook mocking him like the fishes' taunt.

Selena saw his empty hook, sat down on the deck, and burst into hearty laughter, and unknowing Cynthia, little Margarita, and Little Annie also giggled nonstop.

Link glared at the little rascals, steadied his emotions, and continued fishing. If he failed to catch anything again, he decided he would just dive into the water and catch the fish himself.