Chapter 94 Bet
"Luke!"
After the show was over, when Luke Milne was about to leave, he was stopped by Marvin Bullock in the corridor outside the studio.
He stopped and looked back at his former teammate. He didn't speak, just watched him quietly walking towards him.
"I just want to explain to you that I didn't mean to target Wang..."
Bullock said as he walked up to Milne.
He may also have noticed that Milne was very dissatisfied with himself during today's live broadcast.
Although they had quarreled on social media before about Wang Lie, Bullock believed that he had always adhered to an objective and neutral position and had a clear conscience. He and Milne only "argued" rather than "quarreled."
Today's situation was different. Today Milne directly asked him to shut up, not wanting to "argue" with him at all.
"I have no problem with Wang himself. I also admit that he is one of the great players in the history of our club. I also do not deny Wang's strength... I still have the same view. A player should not put himself above the team in any case. Above, above the club. You were our captain, shouldn’t you know the importance of the collective better than we do?”
Facing his former teammates, Milne still gave him enough face. He did not interrupt him midway, but listened patiently to what he said before saying:
"Do you know why I rarely come out to argue with you in the first half of the season? You said that Soft United has reached the point where it must make changes, so it won the top scorer in the team last season... I think it is okay, no problem. As Wang himself said, if the team wants to change, it can start with him. It’s okay for him, and of course it’s okay for me.”
Milne spread his hands.
"I told myself that this is the price that must be paid for upgrading. Heldon let Wang sit on the bench and reduce his playing time. Give young people and newcomers more opportunities to rebuild the team according to his ideas. Staffing and tactics... OK, that's no problem. I'm not Wang's friend, and I can't criticize the club and the head coach because of him. What if I become the 'sinner' who ruined the team's innovation at that time? The results are indeed good, everything looks good. Do you remember what I quarreled with you on social media?”
Of course Bullock remembers that he and Milne used to have a good relationship, but because of this matter, he still feels embarrassed when they meet...
"Because Heldon only replaced the king in the last few dozen seconds of the game against East London United." He said.
Milne nodded: "That's right. When I criticized Heldon on social media for doing so, it was disrespectful to the king. Disrespecting the legend of a club is equivalent to disrespecting the club. Then you came and said that my criticism was unreasonable. , as the head coach, Heldon has every reason to do this?”
"Luke, I..." Bullock wanted to defend himself again, but was stopped by Milne:
"What right does he have to treat a legend in the history of the club like this? If Wang directly refused to play at that time, I think what he did was reasonable! A legend of the club was so wantonly humiliated, but you still ask him to swallow his anger? Do you think He Is Heldon taking advantage of Wang Liwei? It’s not the beginning of the season. Heldon has already gained the trust of the club’s top management and won the support of the players through his performance. What else does he want to do?”
Milne became very emotional when he talked about this matter, and his excitement was not to defend Wang Lie:
"Helden is trampling on the glorious tradition and legend of Soft United! How do you think Soft United became the greatest team in English football? Are those glorious histories innate? Aren't they all like Shaped by great players like Wang and management like Sir Perkins? Just like the Red Stone Stadium, built up one red brick after another! But the latecomers easily put these legends into garbage bags and then... The rest of the garbage was thrown into the trash... What right did he have to do this? Who gave him the power? I tell you, Malvin, disrespecting the legend of the club is disrespecting the legend of the club. History! ”
Looking at Milne, whose face was flushed with emotion, Bullock couldn't say a word.
He couldn't have a debate with Milne on one social media and one on mine like he did online.
Because the emotions and feelings that those words can carry are really limited...
Not like it is now.
When he sees Milne blushing, waving his arms, and spraying spit on himself, he can't help but think of his playing days.
When he had a conflict with an opponent's player on the court, the captain in front of him rushed to the opponent, blocked himself behind him, then almost poked the opponent's eyes with his hand, roared with a red face, and sprayed all the saliva on him. On the other person’s face...
He once couldn't understand why captain Milne, who always puts the team's interests first, would speak for Wang Lie and even stand on the opposite side of the club for this.
Now he understands a little bit. Maybe Milne just blocked Wang Lie behind him when he was criticized and attacked like before...
He is the captain and he wants to protect his brothers.
While Bullock was distracted, Milne continued to output:
"... You all say that Wang is old and cannot help the team, so he should leave. I agree. But how did he leave the club? He was first kicked out of the youth team, and then quickly erased from his role in the club after the contract was terminated. Everything about the club...it only took half a day, and his huge poster was gone outside the Red Rock Stadium. When have we been so efficient? What is Heldon afraid of?
"What message do they hope to send to the world in this way? Soft United is a club that does not respect the past, history and its own legend? So who is disrespecting the club? Who is damaging the reputation of the club? ? Who is sorry for the name on the chest? ”
Looking at Bullock who said nothing, Milne finally softened his tone after venting his emotions:
"I know you are a media person now, Marvin. You need to be objective, fair and unbiased like a critic. You have to tell what you call the 'truth'. But before you say those words, I hope you are well. Think about your origins - where did you come from? What allowed you to show up on TV in a suit and tie after retirement? You were once a player, like me, like the current king. ”
After saying that, he turned around and left without waiting for Bullock to answer him, and walked away decisively.
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"...What I want to tell you is...we will definitely go to the Champions League next season, just like the Tyne River will flow into the sea!"
In the picture with the corner mark mosaicd, a host and three guests are sitting around the table.
When they heard this sentence, everyone's expression was completely different.
Host Aaron Thompson's eyes widened and he showed a slightly exaggerated expression of shock.
Marvin Bullock's surprised expression seemed much more normal. He just raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced upward.
Lawrence Dadumo had always kept a smile on his face when Wang Lie was talking, as if to show his relaxation, telling everyone that he was not nervous about Wang Lie's sudden call. However, when he heard the last sentence, the expression on his face clearly froze, and the relaxation on his face suddenly seemed deliberate and ridiculous.
Luke Milne, on the other hand, had a straight face and a serious expression from beginning to end. Judging from his expression, he obviously didn't take Wang Lie's words as a joke and laughed it off.
The scene of "Focus News" continues, but what sounds at this time is the anchor's voice-over:
"In a popular program that just ended, Wang suddenly called into the live broadcast room and said these words. Every team has its own goals, but like Wang, he directly put it in the live broadcast. It is indeed very rare for a team's goals to be announced to the world like this...
"In the past two days, the matter about Tyne's desire to compete for the Champions League qualification for next season has become the hottest news in English football... and as Wang said categorically on the hotline in the live broadcast With their goal out of the way, this uproarious incident has come to an end
"Whether Tyne can do it or not, Wang has already said harsh words. So everyone doesn't have to argue, just wait and see. Anyway, there are still nine rounds of league games before the end of the league, and in less than two months, it will be over. Can we see the difference..."
The woman on the sofa turned and asked the man next to her: "Arthur, do you think he can succeed?"
Arthur Elon chuckled, as if he thought his wife's question was too childish: "How do I know this?"
So the wife asked in a different way: "Do you want him to succeed?"
Arthur's face still maintained the smile just now, but he did not answer his wife's question for a long time.
Under his wife's gaze, he finally murmured: "I don't know either..."
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"Very good, I hope he can keep his word! The accounts between him and me haven't been settled yet!"
After Ronil Nascimento watched the video on his mobile phone, he nodded to his agent Jago Luisson who showed him the video.
"Even if Tyne can enter the Champions League, he may not be able to meet Atletico Barcelona." His agent reminded him.
"It's better than the possibility that they can't even participate in the Champions League, right? To be honest, Yago, the biggest failure in my life was losing to King Wang in that Champions League final. That not only cost me a championship, but also Damn it, in that contest with Wang, I behaved like a drowned dog that could be drowned at any time..."
At this point, he clenched his fists tightly.
If his words spread outside, I'm afraid many people's jaws would be shocked.
Because in the mind of Ronaldo, a top superstar who has won four Ballon d'Ors and five Footballer of the Year awards, the biggest failure turned out to be the loss to Soft United led by Wang Lie in the 2029-2030 Champions League final, not the 2034 Saudi World Cup. Losing to France in the final caused him to miss out on the World Cup...
However, his agent Jago Luisson did not express surprise. He just advised: "Look away, Ronaldinho. You already defeated Wang in the World Cup three years ago and let him say goodbye completely. World Cup..."
"He didn't say goodbye to the World Cup, Yago." Ronnier said. "Looking at his recent state, does it look like he is saying goodbye to the World Cup?"
Jago Louison still finds it incredible: "His recent form is indeed outstanding, but do you think he can maintain this form until the World Cup? He will be 39 years old in February next year!"
In fact, Ronnier also thought this was incredible, so he shook his head and said: "Never mind next year's World Cup. If Tyne can really enter the Champions League next season, I hope to meet him again. It is said that the Champions League draw is an artificial arrangement. This time I really hope we can arrange it with Tyne! Isn’t the flow coming?”
Manager Louison smiled and shook his head: "Oh, it's a good thing we didn't go out to eat in a restaurant today, otherwise you would be on the front page tomorrow..."
Ronil grinned: "Isn't that great? It just stole Wang's headlines! Yago, do you believe it? There will definitely be Wang on the front page of the Spanish media tomorrow."
Luison nodded: "I believe that. Since January this year, he has appeared on the front pages of Spanish media many times. This man seems to have a natural ability to attract everyone's attention..."
"If I can score 11 goals in eight league games when I am 38 years old, then I can also attract the attention of the world." Ronnier said with emotion. "Tell me, Yago, how did he do it? It seemed like he was going to retire in the second half of last year..."
Louison didn't answer the question because he didn't know the answer.
Ronnier didn't ask further, and he didn't particularly care about the answer. He was more concerned about whether he could play another match with Wang Lie, who was in excellent form, and settle the scores he had with this person over the years.
So seeing Wang Lie in such outstanding form and even shouting slogans about participating in the Champions League, Ronnier not only did not ridicule and attack Wang Lie like his extreme fans, but was actually quite happy.
Come on, king, welcome back!
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"We will definitely go to the Champions League next season, just like the Tyne will flow into the sea!"
Hearing these words from the TV, Wang Ziqi couldn't help but said excitedly: "Dad is so handsome!"
Tang Xingmei was speechless: "Wang Ziqi! Did you listen to what I just said to you?"
"I heard it, I heard it. You said you should take good care of grandma, give more space to your sister, study hard, go to bed on time, don't eat snacks, and don't stay in bed." Wang Ziqi summarized what his mother said just now.
Tang Xingmei couldn't find fault, because her son was indeed in decline, and she made it clear.
It seemed that he really listened just now, instead of just perfunctory.
So her expression and tone softened a lot: "Mom and grandma and grandpa are going out for about a month this time. Do you miss mom?"
"I think about it! I think about it! Mom, can you not leave?" Wang Ziqi spoke skillfully, but his eyes kept glancing at the TV in the direction of the living room...
"Look at me and say it!" Tang Xingmei's tone became serious.
Wang Ziqi turned his attention and looked at Tang Xingmei saying what she just said again: "I think about it! I think about it! Mom, can you not leave?"
Listening to such a perfunctory answer, Tang Xingmei sighed: "Forget it, you can't help your mother when you grow up..."
If he had sent his son back to China, he would have been so free and easy, and he and Lao Wang would not have had any headaches.
It was my daughter who was more heart-warming. She ran over and hugged Tang Xingmei: "Mom, you have a safe journey. Please give me a video when you get there!"
Tang Xingmei happily stroked her daughter's hair: "Linlin is still good!"
Tonight she and her parents will take a flight to the UK. When the children come home from school and kindergarten, she has already set off.
That's why she took advantage of breakfast to explain carefully to the two children, and then said goodbye to them properly.
As a result, the son's heart was completely attracted by his father's live broadcast call yesterday.
I’m afraid now all I can think about is Tyne’s next game...
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Just as Wang Ziqi walked to the door of the classroom, he heard a very lively discussion coming from inside:
"We will definitely go to the Champions League next season, just like the Tyne River will flow into the sea!"
“So handsome!”
"I declare! This is the most handsome sentence this year!"
"Hey, do you think Tyne can really go to the Champions League in the end?"
"Why not? My Lord Lie is omnipotent!"
"Master Lie is awesome!"
"Lord Lie, the eternal god!"
"What are you talking about? How can it be so easy to qualify for the Champions League? Otherwise, why would Soft United not be able to qualify for the Champions League for so long?"
"No... Wang Lie is just pretending. Just listen to it. Do you really believe it?"
When Wang Ziqi entered the classroom, the last words he heard were Shi Bo's unhappy voice.
So he laughed, pointed at Shi Bo and said loudly: "Shi Bo, how about we make a bet? If Tyne can really get the top four in the league, you will be my fan from now on... Lie Ye! If Tyne doesn't After finishing in the top four of the league, I will be just like you, a big fan of Chi Zhen!”
He almost said "Fan for my dad"...
His classmates still don't know that he is actually Wang Lie's son, and he can't expose it on his own initiative.
Shi Bo turned around and saw the arrogant Wang Ziqi, and said angrily: "Who is this crazy fan!"
"Don't change the subject, do you dare to bet with me?" Wang Ziqi now has full confidence in his father, looking like he has a chance to win.
Shi Bo was really shocked by the momentum displayed by Wang Ziqi, and did not answer for a while.
So Wang Ziqi shook his head and sighed: "Oh, I'm a coward..."
When Shi Bo heard this, his eyes widened like bells: "Who are you calling a coward!"
Wang Ziqi also stepped forward without showing any signs of weakness: "Then do you dare to make a bet with me? As I said, if Tyne can enter the top four, you will be a fan of Lie Ye. If he cannot enter the top four, I will be a fan of Chi Zhen. Do you dare? ”
When the students next to them saw the two people having sex, they started shouting: "Bet with him! Shi Bo! Bet with him!"
"Yes, yes! Bet! Is there anything you wouldn't dare to bet on?"
"Shi Bo, be tougher! Otherwise I will look down on you!"
"Oh, Shi Bo, are you afraid?"
"Shi Bo, don't bet with him. Do you really want to be Wang Lie's fan?"
Amidst everyone's cheers, Wang Ziqi did not urge Shi Bo, but just looked at him with a crooked sneer.
But his contemptuous smile stimulated Shi Bo the most.
When he saw Wang Ziqi's expression, blood rushed to his head, and then he gritted his teeth:
"Why don't you dare to bet? I'll bet with you! If Tyne can get the top four in the league, I will be a fan of Wang Lie! If not, you will be a fan of Chi Zhen!"
After saying that, he saw Wang Ziqi extend his right little finger to him, and said in shock: "What for?"
"Pull the hook! I'm afraid you'll regret it!" Wang Ziqi said.
But Shi Bo shook his head: "What's the point of pulling a hook? Write a letter of guarantee! I'll write one, and you'll write one too! How about it, do you dare to write it?"
He turned his back on himself.
But Wang Ziqi was not intimidated by him, but agreed very simply: "Just write!"
The students who were watching and cheering cheered: "Okay! Write a letter of guarantee! We will bear witness and no one can deny it!"
Amid their shouts, Wang Ziqi and Shi Bo each wrote a letter of guarantee in twisted handwriting, and the unwritten words were replaced with pinyin.
Sign your name again, and then hand the guarantee signed with your name to the other party, exchange and keep it in case the other party does not admit it.
Holding the guarantee letter with Shi Bo's name written on it, Wang Ziqi laughed.
Before I went to school, my grandma specially told me to have a good relationship with my classmates.
If Shi Bo becomes a fan of his father in the future, will this be considered as a step to establishing a good relationship?
Oh, I'm so smart!
(End of chapter)