Manchester United's heir apparent, but can't play football.

Chapter 40: Another charity event? Where are the models? (Two-in-one)

Post-match press conference.

Black Gold still managed to project the air of a renowned coach.

"Incredible."

"But what I want to say is: Li performed normally. He is a genius, and geniuses can always create wonderful moments with flashes of brilliance in the game."

"That's right, it was I who helped him and De Bruyne successfully integrate into a dual-core midfield partnership."

Wolfsburg's manager was secretly pleased.

Unlike before, when winning a game doesn't mean being criticized by the media.

Now, he only needs to give a vague response to everything they say offstage, and he can be regarded as an excellent coach.

A few minutes later.

Mazzarri appeared in the auditorium with a dejected expression.

"The coaching staff is responsible for the loss."

"It's too early to talk about a revival now. Inter Milan's last two seasons can only be described as minor growing pains in the long run."

Li Luo's inward-spinning arc caused a sensation not only on the Chinese internet.

Fans around the world were also deeply moved.

In the video: A strong wind blows through his white jersey and black hair as the young Chinese player delivers a graceful and composed scimitar shot that slices through the night sky at the San Siro, stunning Europe.

GIFs and screenshots spread like wildfire across the internet.

Major media outlets promptly featured close-up photos of Li Luo's campaign at the Meazza on their front pages.

Some haters were unconvinced and posted comments like, "He's just handsome; if he had the face of Huang Bo or Fan Wei, he definitely wouldn't be as popular."

Allianz Arena, Munich.

Xabi Alonso, the Bayern Munich star who had just finished his Champions League match, walked to the advertising boards on the sidelines and took a tablet computer from a reporter with a puzzled look on his face.

Tap the screen to play.

next moment.

Alonso was dumbfounded.

"I"

“I have kicked a similar inward-spinning curve, but it was a little different. You can’t question the quality of Li’s long pass. In that situation, there wasn’t much time to observe, and there were two Inter Milan players around him. He had very little time to process the ball.”

"I didn't teach him, and I haven't had the chance to meet Li yet."

"Yes, he's handsome and a true genius."

"To think and achieve this level requires top-tier vision, thorough analysis, precise timing, courage, and creativity."

"Haha, I'm not praising myself, I'm describing Li's talent."

suddenly.

A bald man, his face reflected in the spotlight, stepped forward.

Guardiola.

"plum?"

I glanced at it a few times.

I couldn't resist reaching out and dragging the progress bar.

Finally, he simply moved the tablet over gently, his eyes gradually becoming blank.

He rarely makes mistakes.

Bundesliga media outlets are used to this, as the Bayern Munich coach has done many things that are both laughable and frustrating.

Milan.

The Wolfsburg team returned to their hotel.

Bendtner sneaked out to experience the local customs and culture of the fashion capital, but was caught in time by the teaching assistant.

It's not that the coaching staff wants to interfere with the players' private lives, but rather that Arsenal's "Emperor" was arrested for causing trouble last time, which put Wolfsburg in a very passive position in terms of team selection for subsequent matches.

In the elevator.

Maranda excitedly pressed the calculator and whispered, "Li, it's so great to be your teammate. Maybe after I finish this season, I'll be able to solve my brothers' and sisters' housing problems."

Little Black Egg stood behind Li Luo, feeling grateful.

From a tactical perspective, without the arrival of the Chinese teenager, he, a tough and dark-skinned boy in his developmental stage, would not have had many opportunities to play.

Li Luo thought for a moment and said, "You should also thank Mr. Black Gold for his lineup arrangement."

"Yes, he's a good person too."

After a while.

Li Luo returned to his room and locked the door from the inside.

I opened my laptop, ready to write in my diary.

Drop drop drop.

The phone rang.

It was a message from Lei.

The content is very simple:
The German girl, who has sexy legs, first mentioned that she happens to work in Milan, then praised Li Luo's amazing long pass at the San Siro, and finally asked if there was a chance to meet.

Li Luo shook his head and declined the invitation, saying he didn't want to go out at night.

A crisis is in the making.

How can I possibly be in the mood to go on dates with girls?

As Shakespeare once said, a person's worth is determined in the instant they are tempted.

Let’s talk about it later.

He put down his phone and continued writing in his diary.

“Mazzarri’s three-center-back system is not about how many center-backs there are, and it has no blood relation to the three-center-back system in history books. It is essentially a product of Mazzarri’s modification of the ball distribution system and strengthening of independent attacks.”

"Not all of the opponent's tactical problems need to be solved. Similarly, we are also creating tactical problems for the opponent."

The geometric model in spatial perception, gently rotated, quietly recapsulating the stages of Mazzarri's three center-backs versus Wolfsburg's bus.

Li Luo did not write down what followed.

"At the international A-level competition in two weeks, tactical knowledge will be useless!"

"Hopefully, the blind box I redeemed for the next Bundesliga match will yield a module that provides immediate combat effectiveness."

Using playing games as an analogy:
At Wolfsburg, Li Luo is a heroic midfielder with a buff aura.

In the national team, Li Luo must switch his fighting style, like Alaba of Bayern Munich and Bale of Real Madrid, and change his playing style for the national team.

After a long time.

He picked up his phone and saw a bunch of messages from Lauren.

A quick glance.

Reply in writing carefully:

[Li Luo: What Oriental girl? The Sun made that up. Since I joined Wolfsburg, you're the only Dutch girl I've ever known.]

Snapped.

Large raindrops burst open on the French windows.

Milan at night is like a distraught young woman; the streets are her flowing skirt, and raindrops meander like streams on the cobblestones; the red brick walls resemble her flushed cheeks; and the cathedral's roof seems to soar high into the sky.
A hotel about ten miles away from the hotel where Wolfsburg is located.

Lei, a 19-year-old German girl, sat alone in her room, looking at Li Luo's rejection message on her phone, her expression dejected.

I mustered my courage.

"However, this also proves that Li is an upright and self-disciplined good boy."

"But who is the Oriental girl that The Sun is talking about?"

Lei couldn't help but send another message to inquire.

After a long time.

A slight smile played on her lips, her heart fluttering with excitement; she had received a satisfactory answer.

[Li Luo: What Eastern girl? The Sun made that up. Since I joined Wolfsburg, you're the only German girl I've ever met.]

Little Britain.

The Manchester United manager's office was brightly lit.

"Getting ready to leave work."

"The Red Devils are back on track! We held West Brom to a draw in the final moments, so we deserve a couple of drinks!"

Van Gaal straightened his red tie and spoke encouraging words.

The coaching staff were all taken aback.

After a while.

In the huge office, only Van Gaal and Giggs remained.

"Li is playing better and better at Wolfsburg." "We need to prepare in advance, starting with winter transfer window signings."

"But boss, Li won't be back until next summer."

"Hmph, we need to prepare in advance. Some players might not be available for purchase even if we wait until the summer transfer window."

Manchester United have a high transfer budget, having already spent £130 million in this summer transfer window, and are prepared to spend an additional £200 million in the next two transfer windows!

Of course, many media outlets and fans recently believe that the £1.3 million already spent seems like a waste of money.
We can only wait and see how the next two hundred million pounds will be spent.

In this day and age, such investment in player transfers is nothing short of terrifying.

"Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven? You said he would inherit the number 7 shirt at Manchester United."

"No."

Van Gaal waved his hand: "I've changed my mind. Depay is too ball-hogging, and he'll disrupt Lee's rhythm."

Manchester United's management team has great respect for Van Gaal and has given his suggestions on player recruitment to full consideration.

Many years later, Van Gaal frequently criticized Manchester United for not giving the manager the authority to make signings. This statement was met with strong rebuttal from many Premier League media outlets: "If you don't give him the authority to make signings, how did Memphis get to wear the number 7 jersey at Manchester United? Does he deserve it?"

As Giggs was leaving, he took the draft paper that Van Gaal handed him.

"What lineup will be there to welcome Lee back next summer?"

Goalkeeper: De Gea.

"Defenders: Alaba, Boateng, Thiago Silva, Blind."

Midfielders: Li Luo, Yaya Toure, Pogba.

Forwards: Neymar, Lewandowski, Sanchez.

"Impossible, that's not realistic, boss. Is this the lineup your grandson plays in games?"

In early October in Lower Saxony, the Aare River, like a silver chain draped in a thin veil, meanders through the heart of the lowland steppe, while the fields, like an oil painting touched by time, are outlined with the desolate colors of autumn.

Returning from Milan to Wolfsburg is like going from the city to the countryside. The two cities have a large population difference, but each has its own advantages.

Playing for a club in a big city offers more entertainment and a richer social life. For example, Morata, who just arrived in Turin this season, is already getting along very well with a newly acquainted Italian model.

Speaking of Turin, there is a Chinese female artist surnamed Chen whose name is also Turin. The reason is that her father is a Juventus fan.

Playing at a 'remote' club allows for quieter gameplay; Wolfsburg players like De Bruyne lead very "quiet" private lives.

There was no rest on the rest day.

Li Luo was practicing alone on the training field.

Bah!
Bah!
Bah!
The loud bang of the cleats hitting the football startled the two Collies brought from Manchester, who nervously dragged their chains.

When the Manchester United heir was loaned to Wolfsburg, he was accompanied by a chef, a fitness coach, a personal assistant, and two dogs.

After a long time.

Li Luo lay on his back on the grass.

He finally mastered the Matthäus Cannon, which, strictly speaking, was a "heavy cannon" within the limits of his body's tolerance.

Tom trotted over and handed over a towel, water, and a banana.

"Li, take care and get some rest. You have a charity event to attend later."

"What event? I can't remember."

"As a player representative, I'm helping Wolfsburg donate money."

Followed by.

A Wolfsburg support staff member jogged up with a package in hand: "Li, a package arrived from London. I forgot to tell you."

"What package?"

Li Luo opened it and looked at it with a surprised expression.

"Arsenal jersey?"

"Is the signature above... Kelly?"

"Who is Kelly? I can't remember."

Tom frowned in thought and said, "Remember that little girl who asked you for your jersey during the Everton game?"

When everyone discovered there was another letter inside the box, they all turned their heads away to avoid it.

The letter roughly states that 16-year-old Kelly successfully joined Arsenal Women's Football Club. To thank Li Luo for the jersey she received that day, she reciprocated by giving her an Arsenal jersey signed by herself, and expressed her determination to become a star player in the future.

Li Luo smiled and asked the staff to put it away for him, saying he would take it home later.

Fortunately, this child plays women's soccer.

This kind of plot often involves rivalries and entanglements in animated films.

Four p.m.

After finishing his training, Li Luo went to the banks of the Weser River with his assistant, Tom.

This charity event was simple: I donated money on behalf of Wolfsburg.

The large venue appeared somewhat simple, as it didn't seem to have been decorated with much money.

Several middle-aged men in suits warmly greeted us.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Li."

"Lower Saxony has a long history of commitment to public welfare activities."

"The then-governor in the last century"

"Well, it would take a whole day and night to tell, but anyway, we're good friends."

Everyone laughed.

Li Luo nodded.

Having learned about the history of Lower Saxony recently, I could roughly guess what story the other person wanted to tell.

On the walls on both sides of the venue, there were framed, yellowed old newspapers.

The two titles are very eye-catching:
The warmest Christmas gift.

We are with you, there is no need to be afraid.

I was just about to immerse myself in the local customs and get a little emotional.

suddenly.

I smelled a faint perfume scent.

"Li, is it really you?"

Li Luo turned her head and saw a handsome face.

Morata?
The genius of Juventus.

The "mentor" in the marksman tutorial video.

The two smiled at each other when they first met.

Morata said, "Sorry for being a bit presumptuous, but I saw the news about your match against Inter Milan. Well, I came here with my sister; it's just so boring here."

Li Luo had no interest in any older sister.

He suddenly remembered something and asked seriously, "Your way of controlling the ball and then shooting is a bit different from most players. In the Serie A match two weeks ago, Pogba made a passing error, and the high ball dropped. How did you..."

Morata was slightly surprised.

He never imagined that someone would discuss this kind of issue with him in this kind of setting.

Not long ago, Pirlo and Pogba also expressed their doubts about this. Is it because the talented midfielder is sensitive?
The Juventus prodigy's expression gradually turned serious.

He said in a serious tone, "Well, I can't express it in words. It's very difficult, and other people can't do it."

But inwardly, I thought: 'I'm lucky. I tried dozens of times in training afterward, but I couldn't recapture that feeling of controlling the ball and then shooting.'

Gradually, I began to savor the magical moment.

Research by relevant institutions suggests that some players' prefrontal cortex is in a dormant state during matches, meaning they don't need to think too much and rely on instinct to handle the ball.

It is said that Neymar, Hazard, Morata and other young talents often experience similar situations.

This is often reflected in the fact that they become stronger when faced with stronger opponents.

The two chatted incessantly.

Morata gradually entered a "bragging" mode, boasting about the highlights of his time with Real Madrid's first team and his journey with Juventus.

Li Luo did not question it.

He thought to himself, 'I've heard that top teams all want Morata, which means he has unlimited potential and extremely high talent.'

What's more, this guy's instructional videos are full of useful information.

Before we knew it, the charity event had come to an end.

The moment of farewell has arrived.

Morata said seriously, "The next time we meet, it might be in the Champions League, provided that you play in the Champions League after you return to Manchester United."

"Go for it, Li!"

　Sorry for the late update. The main problem is that when I was writing my drafts, I would unconsciously include a lot of "science-related nonsense," like the story of the governor of Lower Saxony in this chapter. It was so difficult to revise it; I thought about it for ages but couldn't bear to delete it, so in the end I could only change it to a character's line: "Never mind, it would take a whole day and night to explain." I hope I can try to get rid of this "science-related nonsense" habit in this book.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)