Chapter 1191 As long as you like it
It was very quiet in the community in the early morning. Apart from the chirping of birds, there were only the footsteps of pedestrians walking in the community downstairs.
At this moment, the room was even quieter.
Li Ziqiang looked directly at his daughter.
Li Qingqing also looked at his father bravely.
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
I don’t know how long it took, but Li Ziqiang frowned, put down his hot rice bowl, and then asked: "What does it mean to be together?"
"It's just... we are playing friends together."
"Playing friends" means falling in love in Antong dialect.
Li Ziqiang fell into a long silence again.
Li Qingqing didn't say anything, and continued to pick up a piece of toast and spread butter on it.
After applying, fold it in half and eat slowly.
Drink milk after eating.
Drink the milk and peel the eggs.
Li Ziqiang watched his daughter concentrate on peeling eggs, and the figure overlapped with her again.
He actually...had a premonition about this.
But when this day came, it was still hard for him to accept it.
It felt like his treasure was about to be taken away, and his heart suddenly became empty.
The last time I felt like this was when my wife died. After organizing his wife's funeral, he sat alone in the bedroom. The big bed that usually slept two people was empty. He realized that from now on in his life, there would always be one less person by his side.
Then the grief that had been temporarily suppressed by busyness surged into my heart uncontrollably.
He didn't shed a single tear in front of so many people at the funeral, so he locked himself in the bedroom and cried.
Although his reason told him now, what his daughter said and his wife's death were completely different things, and the degree was different. It was impossible for him to cry bitterly over this, but he still felt uncomfortable inside.
After all, when his wife passed away, he could still convince himself that there was still a daughter in his life who needed his education and companionship, and he would never fall down.
And what his daughter told him today made him realize that the daughter in front of him was no longer the little girl who stood silently behind him at his wife's funeral and bowed her head without saying a word in the face of the adults' comfort.
She has grown up, has her own thoughts, and has people she likes...
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Li Qingqing peeled off the egg shells very calmly. If you only looked at her appearance, you would think that she was very calm, as if she didn't care about her father's attitude.
But in fact, she was extremely nervous at this moment.
She loves her father so much, but what should she do if her father says the word "no"?
How can she convince him to accept Hu Lai?
Although Hu Lai was his disciple, Li Qingqing knew very well that his father actually didn't like Hu Lai.
Didn't like it from the beginning.
This attitude cannot be concealed even under the banner of "strict training."
Even though Hu Lai is now famous, his father's attitude towards him does not seem to have changed 180 degrees.
It's just a little less severe than before.
Every time Hu Lai sees his father, he will still be cautious...
So if you want to use Hu Lai's current achievements to convince your father, it doesn't seem to be very effective - if your father is the kind of person whose attitude changes drastically when Hu Lai succeeds, then he is not the father in his heart.
Oops, what a headache...
Do you really want to go against the rules, verbally agree to your father, and then have a private meeting with Hu Lai in Europe?
This is a football novel, not Romeo and Juliet...
Just when Li Qingqing began to have all kinds of weird thoughts in her mind, she lowered her head to peel an egg when she heard her father ask: "How long do you need to peel an egg?"
Li Qingqing looked down at the boiled eggs with half of their shells left, and explained: "I forgot to soak them in cold water after they were boiled. The shells are not easy to peel off..."
Huh? wrong! Why does Dad care about this?
She raised her head and looked at her father.
Dad was also looking at her.
"When did you start falling in love with him?" Dad asked.
Li Qingqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, at least she didn't say "I disagree!"
"That time I strained my thigh muscle." Li Qingqing told the truth. "Hu Lai came to Shanhai specifically to see me. He gave me a bottle of ointment said to be from an old Chinese doctor... He said it could cure the strain. But I know it's just a placebo. But I'm still happy that he came. Besides, you were there at the time. He was actually very afraid of you, but he still stayed to make me happy..."
Li Ziqiang knew what his daughter was talking about.
To be honest, although he was surprised that Hu Lai could come, he was not very surprised. What he didn't expect the most was that when he saw that he was there, he would stay and have dinner before leaving, instead of running away...
"...I was injured not long ago that day, and the injured area is still very painful, but it was the happiest day for me." As Li Qingqing spoke, a smile appeared on his face, as if he had returned to that day again.
This sounds quite contradictory. How can it be the happiest day when you are injured and still in pain?
But it was truly the happiest day.
Li Ziqiang also returned to that day. Thinking about it carefully, his daughter did indeed have a smile on her face.
Thinking about it, it was because his daughter was smiling so happily that Li Ziqiang didn't delve into the fact that they wanted to meet secretly behind his back.
Otherwise, if he had not come to Shanhai to take care of his daughter, would they have been alone in the room that day?
"...Before that incident, I really regarded him as a friend, a better friend than an ordinary friend. But after that incident, slowly..."
Li Qingqing did not continue talking, because the following content was already known without saying it.
It was nothing more than her first love affair after that incident, and she developed a different affection for the boy around her who always made her happy and who appeared by her side promptly when she encountered difficulties.
When Li Ziqiang heard this, he sighed.
After sighing, he said nothing.
Li Qingqing didn't say anything, just quietly waiting for the fate's judgment.
"Maybe this is...fate." Li Ziqiang's voice was hoarse and low. "Remember what I said when you decided to buy this house?"
Li Qingqing thought for a while and said: "Have I grown up?"
Li Ziqiang shook his head: "As long as you like it."
Li Qingqing looked at her father with some surprise. She didn't expect that his father would agree to be with Hu Lai so easily...
"Dad..."
Li Ziqiang did not answer her anymore, but picked up the bowl again, lowered his head and drank the porridge.
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"... Let us continue to pay attention to the transfer drama surrounding Jule... Just yesterday, the famous Spanish football reporter Jose Fernandez broke the news that the Madrid King has contacted the Leeds City Club and they have a strong intention to sign Hu Lai. But it is not easy for Leeds City to let go of their number one star..."
"In addition to the Kings of Madrid, it is rumored that Catalan United and Madrid Pirates are also very interested in Julay. In the Premier League, Stan Park Rangers and Manchester United are also paying close attention to Julay's movements. The famous football consulting website'Transfer Window 'It is estimated that Hu Lai's net worth will reach 90 million euros, or higher..."
"Although Hulay did not win the Golden Boot in the Premier League last season, with his outstanding performance in the Europa League, Leeds City won the Europa League. And Hulay himself became the European Cup champion with 13 goals. The top scorer in the League Cup, and this is even under the premise that he only played in the Europa League for half a season..."
"Leeds City has reiterated that Hulay is not for sale. They will not consider selling Hulay and are actively negotiating with Hulay's agent company in the hope of re-signing a contract..."
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"Hell! Hu's agency is unwilling to negotiate a contract extension with us!" In the office, Leeds City Club football director Nevin Ball complained to general manager Eric Duffy. "They said the contract was signed last summer and there are still three years left. There is no need to rush to renew. This is the excuse..."
"I'm not surprised." Harry Bradley, the commercial director sitting next to him, shrugged with his legs crossed. "It is a bit exaggerated to say that half of Europe is chasing him, but it is absolutely no problem to say that one-third of Europe is interested in him."
The media reported that Madrid Kings, Catalan United, Madrid Pirates, Manchester Athletic and Stan Park Rangers, but as club managers, they certainly know more than the media.
In addition to these obvious clubs, there are also many European teams that have extended an olive branch to Hulay.
All are wealthy teams in their respective leagues.
Even Paris Eger in Ligue 1 is asking Leeds City about Hulay. You must know that the influence of Ligue 1 is the weakest among the five major leagues. They are all keen on chasing Hulay. His influence is evident...
Although there has always been criticism of Hu Lai in public opinion, it is believed that his tactical role is single and not comprehensive enough.
But the managers and head coaches of these wealthy clubs expressed their opinions by voting with their feet.
No matter what criticism there is from the outside world, Hu Lai can score goals!
Today's football world is very hungry for excellent centers.
Hu Lai, who can score goals, has a high status in the hearts of these people. They don't need the so-called experts on the Internet to educate them.
Starting from joining Leeds City halfway through the 2024-2025 season, Hulay played a total of 96 games for Leeds City in various competitions in two and a half years and scored 84 goals. This kind of efficiency can be ranked among the best when looking at the five major European leagues.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand the pursuit of Hu Lai by European giants.
General manager Eric Duffy asked: "Can we keep Hu?"
Nevin Ball almost blurted out: "Of course we can keep Hu, and we must keep Hu!"
But his words did not receive enthusiastic responses from the other two, which made him stunned for a moment, which was somewhat unexpected.
Commercial Director Harry Bradley frowned, seemingly thoughtful.
General Manager Du Fei didn't speak, looking noncommittal.
So Ball wasn't sure what the general manager was thinking and fell silent.
After being silent for more than ten seconds, Duffy finally spoke: "I think whether we can keep Hu now is not decided by the club, but the personal wishes of the players..."
Ball argued: "We have a contract with him. As long as the club doesn't agree, no one can take him away."
"Naven, do you mean to keep Hu by force?" Bradley glanced at him.
Ball asked: "Isn't it possible?"
Bradley analyzed for him: "You have to know that what Hu represents is the huge Chinese market and Chinese capital. If we break up with Hu, whose side do you think those Chinese capital will side with?"
"Uh..." Bauer came back to his senses and was dumbfounded.
He really didn't think of this level just now. Leeds City are in a good financial position now, and much of the credit goes to the generous Chinese companies... whose sponsorship has fattened the club.
But why do they sponsor the club so much? Ball is not arrogant enough to think that this is all the charm of the club itself.
Duffy said: "So it still depends on the player's personal wishes. If he is willing to stay in the team, then anything is easy to say, and we will pay whatever it takes. But if he is not willing..."
"Isn't the answer obvious? He has rejected our contract renewal negotiations." Ball showed his hands.
"Maybe I just think it's unnecessary? After all, the contract still has three years. In short, we still have to ask the players for their own opinions on this matter. I'd better call Tony and ask him to talk to Hu. He's better than us. Communicate some.”
The other two people in the office had no objection to the general manager's arrangement. (End of chapter)