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

Chapter 51 Daily Transition (Chinese National Football Team Story)
In the past, it was Li Luo who shocked others.

Unexpectedly, this time it was his turn to be shocked.

I reviewed the itinerary again:

Tomorrow is free time.
The day after tomorrow, I will give a brief interview to CTV5;

The day after tomorrow, I will set off to return to Wolfsburg.

Tom hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said, "Li, um... I'm going out tonight to meet up with a Thai friend I met online. She happens to be traveling here too."

Li Luo nodded: "Go ahead, I'm going to sleep."

The Manchester United assistant left with a sigh of relief and great joy.

Close the door.

Li Luo walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and admired the magnificent night view.

This city is bustling and vibrant.

Even for serious entertainment activities, one can get up at three or four in the morning and play until three or four in the morning.

I've heard that many young men who come here never become simps.

You can easily find girls from neighboring countries who look like knock-offs of Kim Hee-sun or Suzuki Airi to play with.

During this historical period, competition was fierce, and the price of playing games with clients was very low.

Flowers bloom and fade, and every now and then, the bootleg Kim Hee-sun and bootleg Suzuki Airi leave, only to be replaced by a new batch of bootleg Nagano Mei and bootleg Imada Mio.
It can be described as a place to dispel mystique.

Shake his head.

Li Luo dismissed his jumbled thoughts.

He is a decent person.

I sat down at my desk and began writing in my diary:

"The idea is correct. My situation is similar to Alaba and Bale. We play one style at the club level and another style at the national team level."

"In the national team, you have to sweep like Maranda and advance like De Bruyne. You can't fight with your opponents."

"The tactical battles between national teams are very simple, as they are limited by objective and time constraints."

"We shouldn't expect our teammates on the national team to coordinate with us to create complex attacking chains; we should pursue simple and direct attacking methods."

As Cruyff said: "A true leader should know when he takes the stage that everyone makes mistakes and should not scold others after they make mistakes."

"I declined the extra goal bonus offered by the Chinese Super League club and the private offer from the owner of a certain Chinese Super League club. This was the result of discussions between Manchester United's legal team and Volkswagen's legal team: they were concerned that I would be drawn into a complex chain of interests, which would affect my image in the eyes of Chinese fans."

"I agree with their point of view. Money can be earned slowly. Don't get involved in anything too complicated. Just focus on playing football."

Put down the pen and close the notebook.

Li Luo lay down on the bed.

Before long, he fell into a deep sleep.

The ultimate master of the Chinese Super League can crush the elites of the J-League.

Two months later at the Asian Cup, facing Australia, South Korea's European-based squads, and Japan's full-strength European-based squad, what level will he need to reach to compete?

A few months later, when his loan period ends, he will return to Old Trafford. What level will it take for him to lead the rebuilding Manchester United on the road to revival?
Faraway Cheshire.

At this moment, it is like a pastoral oil painting caressed by a thin mist, tranquil and abundant.

The cool air, carrying the frost from the grass blades, gently drifted across the vast fields with a gust of wind.

Ferguson was taking a walk with Jack.

"Sir, even in these years since your retirement, your breakfast requirements remain as simple and efficient as ever: a cup of black coffee and a piece of bread."

"Jack, what kind of fart are you trying to spout?"

"Sir, I think we can suggest to the club that they prepare in advance during the winter transfer window and buy Pogba back. Then he and Lee can form a midfield duo! Barcelona's technical director, Zubizarreta, said they are in talks with Juventus and also want to sign Pogba."

"Humph."

Ferguson recognized Pogba's talent and physical attributes years ago, saying that he needed time to develop.

However, he disliked Pogba's professional attitude and personality, including that of his agent, Raiola.

They called Raiola a "shit bag".

Rumors circulated in the toilets back then: young Pogba was mentally challenged and complained that Ferguson was arrogant and didn't give him playing time.

but.

In recent years, influenced by his seniors at Juventus, he has become more clear-headed and changed his tune, saying, "Manchester United is a great club, and I have great respect for Sir Alex Ferguson. He has been enshrined in the history of the Red Devils."

Jack, sensing the tension, changed his tune, saying, "I watched the game footage, and Li performed exceptionally well for the national team."

Ferguson shook his head: "He may be struggling to adapt to the environment and isn't playing at the same level as he did in the Manchester United youth team. Against the intensity of opponents in the J-League, Lee can dribble past everyone and score goals, just like Bojan did."

“I am very satisfied with Hecking. He nurtured and brought out Lee’s heading talent and taught Lee how to use his body.”

"More importantly, the way Li plays at Wolfsburg will greatly reduce his chances of getting injured."

Lower Saxony.

Wolfsburg office.

"Hello!"

"Who is scolding me?"

Black Gold sneezed and looked around warily.

The assistant coach looked worried: "De Bruyne suffered a minor injury while playing for the national team and is expected to be out for 18 days. Our next opponent is Borussia Mönchengladbach!"

Wolfsburg's coach looked fearless: "What's there to be afraid of? We're not Bayern Munich."

suddenly.

He suddenly remembered something and asked in a panic, "Will Li be able to make it back in time?"

“Li is definitely fine, he’s very punctual.”

"That's good!"

Black Gold regained his charismatic demeanor: "Borussia Mönchengladbach's strength is a little bit weaker than ours, well, just a tiny bit."

My thoughts drifted away quietly.

"Perrin said I'm very popular in China?"

"If I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to visit China and interact with Chinese fans."

Manchester United's offices.

Busy staff members walked back and forth.

I don't know what I'm busy with, or why I'm walking around like this.

Despite all the efforts, Manchester United has failed to regain its former glory.

Perhaps it's because Van Gaal can't stand seeing others slack off.

Old Fan straightened his red scarf: "Well, we don't need to buy Neymar anymore. I've watched Li's national team videos and it gave me a lot of inspiration. We can let Li play like Neymar."

Giggs gave a helpless, bitter smile.

Buy Neymar? Forget about it, you can't buy him anyway.

If Li Luo were the core player and held the highest position, the Samba prodigy would never have come.

Old Fan's statement is similar to: I'm not going to date Monica Bellucci anymore, I'm going to dress up the beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones as Monica Bellucci.

different styles.

"We'll buy Pogba back then."

"We're still missing a versatile talent who can switch between being a target man and a modern number nine. I think Juventus' Morata is a great fit. What do you think?"

Giggs felt that Van Gaal's new signing proposal was much more reasonable this time.

It's not like you can't buy Yaya Toure or Neymar.
"The club's management may not be able to negotiate a good transfer result with Juventus next year, and Pogba may not be able to return so soon."

"Do not worry."

"The different characteristics of Wolfsburg and the Chinese national team have already proven Li's adaptability."

Giggs hadn't finished speaking.

Old Fan waved his hand to interrupt him: "Never mind, when Li's lease term ends, we'll come back and ask him for his opinion."

what?
Hear this.

The Manchester United assistant coach was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that Van Gaal's position as manager was secure.

China.

Perhaps it is affected by the injury recovery rate module.

Li Luo slept until noon.

I feel perfectly comfortable all over and refreshed.

Has the injury healed?

I picked up my phone from the bedside table and found several missed calls from Perrin and Tom.

Perrin sent a follow-up message: 'Sorry, Lee, I may have disturbed your beautiful day off. Nothing important, just wanted to invite you to have breakfast together and then take a walk.'

Tom said he was receiving an IV drip at the hospital and would be taking sick leave again today.

After half an hour.

Li Luo dressed casually, put on a mask and a baseball cap, and declined the offer of a female team leader from the national football team.

I'm planning to go out for a walk by myself.

"What's the point of having a female tour leader? Wouldn't that just let The Sun get away with it?"

"Today I'm going to let loose!"

Influenced by his seniors at Manchester United and Wolfsburg, he believes that playing around with young models is not considered indulgence, but indulging in excessive eating and drinking is.

then.

Li Luo walked to the lobby and asked the receptionist to call a car for him.

The receptionist has a pure and innocent look, delicate features, and a gentle and pleasant voice.

He couldn't help but fall into deep thought: it seemed that The Sun was right; in terms of looks alone, his aesthetic preference leaned more towards Eastern girls.

In 2014, it was still possible to recruit pretty girls for hotel front desk positions.

but.

Li Luo had no bad intentions.

Be polite.

Don't stare at other people.

It's been such a long time since I've seen such a beautiful, lovely, and pure-looking Asian girl. Let's admire her a little longer, because we'll rarely have the chance to see one again once we return to Wolfsburg.

His itinerary for today was simple: go to the Changlong International Circus at 7:30 pm, and eat and eat along the way in the afternoon, eating all around that area.

After half an hour.

He arrived at an old hotel with decades of history.

I heard it was built by a Hong Kong businessman and then donated to the local area.

The staff at the old hotel were all middle-aged women wearing outdated uniforms; there were no young and pretty girls.

then.

Li Luo ordered a chicken.

Cough!

It's tea-smoked chicken. A specialty of this long-established hotel.

“If we use those tender young chickens that are only thirty or sixty days old, we will get complaints.”

"The skin should be crispy, and the meat should be firm."

The waiter served the dishes, gave a brief introduction with a smile, and then left.

The rich aroma of Tieguanyin tea wafts up, its fragrance mellow and robust.

The aroma is layered, and if you smell it carefully, you can also detect a faint smoky scent.

Li Luo looked at the tea-scented chicken, which was dark red, with a rosy hue and an amber-like sheen.

I can't help but sigh.

This dish is not available in Wolfsburg, nor in Manchester United.

After a while.

He ate half a chicken but still felt hungry.

The older waitress recommended that he go to the Western restaurant by the pond to try the pan-fried silver cod, which incorporates local specialties.

Think about it and forget it.

Back in our motherland, why would we still eat Western food?
As we walked out of the old hotel and passed the pond, hundreds and thousands of colorful koi carp swarmed towards us.

Wherever you go, the koi fish will follow.

He hailed a taxi and headed to a small ancient town, intending to try ginger milk, a traditional Chinese dish that has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.

We arrived at a small shop near the ancient town.

He finally understood why it was about eating ginger-infused milk, rather than drinking it.

Use a small spoon to eat.

There's a flower shop next door.

Li Luo walked in as if possessed.

"Boss, does the ancient town sell any special handicrafts?"

"Search online, buy it online, it's too expensive to buy it here."

Li Luo smiled.

He wanted to take some gifts back to Lauren and Rae.

I didn't think I would put any effort into it.

Anything that's easy to carry will do.

I'm planning to buy a dozen, and give one away to anyone I meet.

Time slips away unnoticed.

Following the taxi driver's directions, Li Luo arrived at a forest park.

"You want tickets for the big circus show at 7:30 pm? That'll be a long wait. It's still early, why don't you go up the mountain and cycle for two hours?"

Cycling is not considered a high-risk sport.

Li Luo asked the locals and they said that the forest park was very spacious and the roads were only used by pedestrians and bicycles, so it was safe.

then.

He rented a bicycle and began his leisurely relaxation.

They also bought three popsicles and two ice creams and put them in the car basket.

along the way.

Li Luo rode very slowly.

The trees on both sides are shady and the sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows. A gentle breeze blows, and you are greeted by a feeling of freedom and comfort.

The reservoir is surrounded by mountains and has lush green forest scenery.

The exhilarating feeling of going downhill.

He seemed to have never felt so relaxed before.

Night falls.

Li Luo ate and ate his way through the long queue.

Let's do the math.

It cost 172 yuan.

The entrance and exit of the North Gate of Changlong were not completely closed in 2014. Tourists came and went, but no one recognized the Chinese hero who turned the tide.

After a long time.

He walked out of the circus venue, still feeling unsatisfied.

I waved and hailed a taxi back to the hotel.

dark place.

Two foreign paparazzi reporters were on the verge of tears.

"The Sun newspaper is lying, right? If he's with Li Yitian, all he does is eat!"

"There's nothing of value or sensational news."

"What about Asian female celebrities? Japanese female celebrities? Korean girl groups?"

"Be patient, The Sun is still a very authoritative newspaper."

"Is it possible that we two foreigners are too conspicuous and were recognized by Li?"

"What's so conspicuous about this place? There are so many foreigners here."

That night.

Photos of Li Luo traveling alone in casual clothes first leaked from foreign websites and quickly spread back to Chinese networks.

Shocking! Manchester United's heir apparent, Li Luo, did this after returning to his homeland!

"Li Luo Calls the Chicken."

"Dressed casually, Li Luo sneaks off to find a flower and nurse!"

Li Luo rides a bicycle deep into the mountains and licks intensely.

Li Luo watched people riding large foreign horses at night, still wanting more.

"Without self-discipline, if Li Luo settles in China long-term after retirement, he will definitely develop a big belly!"

The Sun: Boycott the toilet paper news; Li Luo has a clean private life and only loves Eastern girls.

The number of comments, likes, and shares skyrocketed.
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[Damn, this is clickbait! I've reported it.]
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[Little black guy, you're deliberately trying to smear me, Luo.]
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[Damn, I thought Li Luo would actually do these things! But looking at his face, he seems kind of wicked.]
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Li Luo is now a role model for countless teenagers.
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[Li Luo is such a foodie? She sneaked out alone, eating her way through the whole trip, without seeing any female celebrities, Japanese idols, or Korean girl groups.]
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[I didn't follow the wrong person. Luo's private life is really that clean. I bet he doesn't have a single girl on his social media, and he never posts on his WeChat Moments.]
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[Toilet paper? Your newspaper, The Sun, is toilet paper yourself! But this time I support The Sun; its assessment of Li Luo is quite fair. In my mind, a Chinese hero is a good boy with a clean private life.]
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[Wow, watching the whole candid video, Li Luo can really eat! Haha, he does absolutely nothing but eat! He doesn't eat any expensive meals, just local snacks and sweet soups after having tea-smoked chicken at the old hotel.]
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Eating ice cream while riding a bicycle? Haha.

the next day.

Li Luo was interviewed by CTV5.

To save him the trouble of traveling, the interview took place in a small conference room at the hotel.

"Li Luo, hello, haha, you should recognize me, right?"

"Yes, Mr. He Wei, your narration was very moving."

"I am Duan Xuan."

"."

Tom poked his head out and defused the awkward situation: "Duan, I know you. Back when Barcelona was on their Asian tour, you made fun of Messi to his face for being too short."

Duan Xuan's lips twitched involuntarily.

Has this old story already spread overseas?

He was very professional, quickly adjusting his expression and emotions to get into interview mode.

The film crew raised their hands to signal, "Action!"

Duan Xuan asked step by step, "Li Luo, can you tell me about your career plans?"

Li Luo shook his head: "No need for planning. I'm enjoying my time at Wolfsburg and want to win the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the Europa League with my teammates."

"I will return to Manchester United after the loan period ends and will not join any other club."

These are my true feelings.

Manchester United treated him very well, with unprecedented royal treatment. During his loan spell, he received two salaries, one from Wolfsburg and one from Manchester United.

He also sent a chef, physical trainer, masseur, and personal assistant to accompany him to Wolfsburg.

He won't go anywhere unless Manchester United fires him.

Who is your idol in the world of football?

"."

Li Luo was stunned.

He hadn't thought about this problem himself.

idol?

After a quick mental scan, I confirmed the answer: "Maradona, Beckenbauer."

Duan Xuan asked curiously, "Why?"

Without hesitation, Li Luo said, "I don't have their leadership qualities yet, and I don't know if I will in the future."

"Haha."

Duan Xuan couldn't help but laugh, and Tom and the crew members also covered their mouths.

The interview continues.

"What are your dreams at the national team level? Have you ever thought about what heights you want to reach with the national team and what achievements you want to make?"

"This is a difficult question to answer."

Li Luo continued, "I heard from Assistant Teacher Li... that Assistant Teacher Li! Pfft!"

As he spoke, he imitated Assistant Li blowing on his bangs.

Duan Xuan and Tom almost couldn't help but laugh again.

"Assistant Coach Li said that if we can't qualify for the World Cup finals in 2018, then we'll have even less of a chance in the future, and we don't know how many years we'll have to wait."

"The current generation of Chinese national team players who have won the AFC Champions League or performed well in the AFC Champions League are getting older and older. It is difficult to find successors for the positions they play, and even finding players who are not as good as them is very difficult."

"There haven't been any midfielders like Hao Junmin who have the footwork skills to be noticed by Schalke 04 since then, so I won't talk about them."

"So, I hope to achieve good results in the upcoming Asian Cup. My dream is to qualify for the 2018 World Cup finals. As for anything beyond that, there probably won't be much of a chance."

Duan Xuan nodded: "It's okay, we're used to it."

What follows are all trivial everyday issues.

I also casually asked the Oriental girl from The Sun.
Day three.

Li Luo was a little nervous.

Slowly push open the heavy door.

"Xiao Li, has anyone been bullying you?"

　Sorry for the late update. This chapter has been revised for a very long time. I wanted to write this transitional chapter properly, but some readers might criticize me for being sloppy. So I still added the words "transitional chapter".

　　Those familiar with Xiaogua know that he is an honest person and doesn't dare to write filler chapters. Few readers have said that his older books are filler, but he really has no choice but to write filler chapters.

　　I updated 10,000 words today. I'll keep trying tomorrow and strive to reach that word count as well.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)