Chapter 656 Football Feast
Hu Lixin returned from morning exercise. When he opened the door, he heard movement from the kitchen, which surprised him. After changing his shoes, he went to the kitchen and saw his wife busy making breakfast.
He asked: "You got up so early?"
If he remembered correctly, after watching the game in the early morning, his wife was still lying on the bed scrolling through her phone for who knows how long. Anyway, she fell asleep and she was not asleep yet.
"Get up and make breakfast for you." Xie Lan turned around and smiled.
"Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
"I can't sleep when I wake up."
"What time did you go to bed yesterday?"
"About... half past three?" Xie Lan thought for a while.
Hu Lixin frowned and said, "You only slept for more than four hours?"
"Oh, I don't sleep much as I get older." Xie Lan put the fried steamed bun slices on a plate, took them out of the kitchen and put them on the dining table. "Hurry up and wash your hands and get ready to eat."
As she said that, she turned around and went to the living room to turn on the TV.
After the TV was started, the morning sports news screen of CCTV Sports Channel was revealed.
"... In a match in the 26th round of the Premier League that ended early this morning, Chinese player Hu Lai scored twice in the game. This is his second consecutive game! He scored twice in three consecutive games. He scored a total of five goals in the Premier League and has become the second top scorer in the team! He also won the best of the game again with these two goals..."
The announcer's voice was a little excited, and the tune was raised a few degrees.
No one would think that she was wrong to be excited, because what she said was indeed worthy of such excitement.
In fact, the Chinese fans were more excited than she was.
When the game ended, it was late at night in China, but the Internet was bustling with activity.
Countless people were so excited that they couldn't sleep and vented their inner excitement on the Internet.
Xie Lan is one of so many "Internet night wanderers".
At first, she couldn't sleep because she was so happy and excited that her son scored a goal.
But later on, she was so amused by the messages from talented fans on the Internet that she couldn't bear to sleep.
She browsed post after post, Weibo after Weibo, to see how those netizens praised her son.
The vanity of being a mother is greatly satisfied.
Turning on the TV, she returned to the kitchen and took the porridge out of the rice cooker. Then take out the bath kimchi you just threw in yesterday from the kimchi jar, cut it into cubes on the cutting board, pour it into a bowl, sprinkle with MSG, pour a few spoons of chili oil, and mix it with chopsticks.
Her husband had already washed his hands and came back to help her carry the bowl of porridge to the restaurant. She then took out the kimchi and chopsticks.
The two of them sat opposite each other, listening to the news on the TV and eating breakfast.
After the news about Hu Lai's goal in the game was played, the next news was still related to Hu Lai.
The female announcer with exquisite makeup had a sweet smile and a soft voice: "... Hu Lai scored five goals in three games. His outstanding form not only inspired Chinese fans, but also shocked the English football world. The game ended yesterday Afterwards, all major media in England rushed to report on Hulay's outstanding performance in the game... Matthew Cox, a famous commentator on Sky TV, was impressed by Hulay's outstanding performance. He exclaimed that the Premier League has become a "China phenomenon". Cyclone'.
"Bobby Klein, the host of the famous football program "The Season" and former English football star, said on social media that he wanted to get to know Chinese players again. He was shocked by Hu Lai's sense of smell in front of the goal. He also said Never before has a player been able to score five goals in the first three games he played for the team. Such efficiency is simply unbelievable..."
Hu Lixin knocked on the table. Xie Lan, who originally turned back to look at the TV, turned back and asked him: "What's wrong?"
"How about we change positions? Doesn't it feel uncomfortable for you to twist your body like this?" Hu Lixin said.
Xie Lan shook his head: "No need!"
Then she picked up her rice bowl, sandwiched two slices of fried steamed buns, ran to the living room and sat on the sofa, eating and watching.
Hu Lixin rolled his eyes at this.
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"Klein is a good old man. He praises everyone he meets and never offends anyone, so his praise is justified. But he is right about one thing, Hu Lai. That is that there is indeed no one in the team he represents. You were the first to score five goals in the first three games you played.”
Yong Jun said to Hu Lai who was having breakfast.
Last night's game has ended, but after a night of fermentation, Hu Lai's influence with five goals in three games is growing.
Hu Lai scored in three consecutive games and scored a total of five goals very highly on the Internet.
Many non-Leeds City fans exclaimed on the Internet: "I never paid attention to Chinese football before. I must say that it was Hu who made me realize Chinese players... He is really great! In his thin There is so much energy underneath the body!”
"If Chinese players are so good, why didn't I know anything about it before? I feel like I missed a lot!"
"His two goals in the last round of the league surprised me. I really didn't expect that he could score twice in two consecutive rounds! I didn't pay much attention to him before, but I will pay close attention to him from now on. He, does anyone know what his Facebook or Twitter account is?”
"You actually just know him? I've known him for a long time in "The Godfather of Champions". His ability value doesn't look high, but he is a very useful forward and his scoring efficiency is very high! Really, guys, Come and play "The Godfather of Champions", where you can always spot the geniuses before anyone else! Then when the whole world starts talking about a player you already know, you can just come out and say, 'Oh, you guys are there! You mean him? I knew him three years ago'..."
In addition to these enthusiastic fans, media reporters also paid a lot of attention and reports to Hu Lai.
"Lorenzo Esposito said in an interview after the game that it took him half a season to score five goals, and Hu tied his half-season goal tally in just three games. . The Leeds City captain said in surprise that the entire Leeds City team was shocked by Hu's talent and performance..."
"It was not just Lorenzo who was shocked, but also many Leeds City fans. Our reporters interviewed the Leeds City fans who left the Flanders Stadium singing songs after the game, and every one of them shouted loudly to us Shouting 'HU', at first we thought they were asking us who the reporter was... Haha! The Chinese player Hu Lai's last name is pronounced exactly the same as 'WHO'. I think this is what Leeds City fans will soon be able to do during the game. The reason why China cheers for Hu..."
"I once said when Hu first joined Leeds City, he was a very good player, as long as you give him patience and time... After all, he scored a hat-trick against Mellie Banega in the Olympics. Players, do you think everyone can beat Melli in the game? ”
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After Hu Lai heard what Uncle Yong said, he shrugged: "Five goals in three games make them so excited? Then I scored five goals in nine minutes!"
"Ha, don't say it yet. The English media also found out about your five goals in nine minutes."
"Ah? Are you sure they didn't know this before?"
"After all, it's far away in Asia, and it's still a U23 level event... the attention is far from enough. The heat at that time has passed, and no one remembers it. Let me tell you Hu Lai, if you can play nine games in the Premier League Five goals in a minute guarantees that you will become famous instantly... Oh, no, it will become famous all over the world with five goals." Yong Jun made a joke.
As he was talking, his cell phone rang.
Looking down at the unfamiliar number, Yong Jun stood up and went out to answer the phone.
This walk lasted forty minutes, and the bell rang several times. When he came back, the breakfast was already cold, and Hu Lai ran to lie down on the sofa after breakfast.
But Yong Jun was not in the mood to have breakfast. He happily said to Hu Lai: "I take back what I just said, Hu Lai. Even if you don't have five goals in nine minutes, it's enough to make you popular. I just received a lot of calls from the media. , and Leeds City Club, they all want to conduct an exclusive interview with you.”
Hu Lai was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "I didn't receive this kind of treatment when I made my first goal..."
"That's different. At that time, many people would worry about your flash in the pan. They didn't know whether you could continue your performance in the first game. But now, with your five-goal performance in these three games, no matter what happens next, You have already made a name for yourself and proven your abilities," Yong Jun explained. "You will be very busy next, Hu Lai. In addition to normal training, you will also have to take time to accept interviews from various media. Especially those local media, their publicity and promotion will go a long way in improving your impression in the minds of Leeds City fans. Big help.”
Hu Lai nodded: "You can just arrange it anyway, Uncle Yong, you are a professional at this stuff."
He originally thought that the reward for successful relegation could be used to improve his reputation among Leeds City fans. But now it seems that when he gets this reward, this thing may be useless... Because if he can really help the team avoid relegation with goals, his reputation in the eyes of Leeds City fans will no longer depend on it. Any item improvement should at least start with respect.
Yong Jun, who was authorized and trusted, was very motivated and started recording directly on the memo on his mobile phone: "I will arrange the time. There are still fifteen days until the next round of the league. During these fifteen days, media interviews will be staggered. Make sure there is always heat, so that the heat does not rise and then recede..."
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"Hi Jenny!"
"Good morning, Paris!"
Li Qingqing walked briskly into the locker room beside the training ground with her bag on her back, greeting everyone she saw.
Then he walked to his cabinet, put down his bag and started to change clothes, humming softly.
Lilith looked at her strangely and asked curiously: "Qingqing, which boy has confessed to you?"
Li Qingqing rolled her eyes: "What are you talking about, Lilith?"
"Then why are you so happy?"
"Because the weather is nice today." Li Qingqing answered her humming.
"The weather is good? Well, the sun is indeed shining today... But Paris is not London. Isn't it normal for the sun to shine? I have never seen you so happy when the weather was sunny before."
Li Qingqing put the training clothes in her hands on her body, then turned to look at Lilith who looked confused, and asked with a smile: "Lilith, don't you ever have that kind of time?"
"What?"
"That's when you wake up, open the curtains, find the sun is shining outside, and then your mood suddenly improves."
"Well, yes, yes...but I won't be happy like you..."
"I'm an extrovert!"
"Okay..." Lilith was speechless, "I thought you were happy because Hu scored twice in yesterday's game..."
Li Qingqing's smile froze for a moment, and then asked strangely: "Are you still watching his game?"
Lilith pouted: "I didn't read it, but when I woke up today, I felt that it was being talked about everywhere. Especially on the Internet. I have read a lot of news about him on the Internet..."
"Oh..." Li Qingqing nodded, continued to change clothes, and started humming again.
Lilith looked at her suspiciously.
She seemed to be trying to decipher something from her expression...
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There were not many people in the stands, and the atmosphere could not be said to be very enthusiastic, but this highlighted the power of Li Qingqing's heavy shot from outside the penalty area.
A muffled sound echoed in the stadium.
The football has flown into the opponent's goal.
The players of the Paris Eger women's football team ran towards Li Qingqing who scored the goal, laughing and hugging her.
Lilith hugged Li Qingqing and shouted in her ear: "You must be influenced by Hu, right? You must be! He scored two goals yesterday, and you scored two goals today! Have you discussed it? ? ”
Facing her excitement, Li Qingqing smiled and said nothing.
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"...Yesterday can be said to be the 'China Day' of European football. First of all, Hu Lai scored twice in the Premier League early yesterday morning domestic time, scoring five goals in three consecutive league games, shining in the Premier League. At the same time, Hu Lai himself also scored consecutively Selected as the best player in the Premier League in two rounds...and then in a game last night In the Ligue 1 Women's Football League, my country's national women's football team Li Qingqing also scored two goals in the game, helping Paris Eger expand their advantage in the league standings... This pair of Chinese football's 'golden girls' showed off their power at the same time, making China The fans enjoyed a football feast..."
On the TV, the female announcer announced the news with a smile.
Outside the TV, Li Ziqiang was sitting on the sofa, slurping down noodles and listening to the news without even raising his head. (End of chapter)