In the small conference room on the fourth floor of the Chinese Football Association, it was 8:55 when Wang Ai arrived. When he opened the door, several people behind the long table turned their heads. The nearest one was Yan Shiduo, who was smiling, and in the middle was a middle-aged cadre with a thin face.
, beside him is a smiling elderly cadre, and behind them, there is someone who is obviously a secretary or assistant.
Next to these two unknown cadres, and in the corner farthest from Wang Ai, the one who raised his head was Zhang Jilong, now the director of the Sports Department of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee, who is fully responsible for the external sports exchange activities during the preparations for the Beijing Olympic Games.
.Although he is rarely noticed under the background of a series of glorious names, he is really in a high position of authority and has a much larger job than when he was in the Football Association.
"Sorry, sorry." Wang Ai apologized profusely as soon as he walked in.
The meeting is like this, it is said to be nine o'clock, but the only people who can step in are the leaders. People are busy, so don't worry about what they are busy with. There is a reason to be busy anyway. If you, a member of the public, also step in, then... you can't do anything anyway, but just let me know.
The person looks unhappy.
The middle-aged and elderly cadres smiled and said nothing, while Yan Shiduo and Zhang Jilong frowned.
"Xiao Wang, are you feeling uncomfortable?"
"Ah, how did you know? Are you sending spies around me?"
Yan Shiduo smiled, turned to the two strangers and said, "Look at this guy, he is serious about big things, but in private, he doesn't treat Jilong and I as leaders. In the past, he used to chat with us whenever he had free time.
So his voice is very familiar to us, but it sounds a little different today."
Wang Ai smiled and nodded: "You are right, I do feel a little uncomfortable, I have a low fever."
Yan Shiduo nodded: "Wouldn't it delay things?"
"It's okay. I chatted with Marshal Nian for half the night last night. There's nothing wrong with my mind. Otherwise, I would have to ask for leave."
"Okay, come, let me introduce you to two leaders. This is the deputy director of the General Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and this is the deputy director of the Research Office of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee."
Wang Ai shook hands with the lean cadres and the elderly cadres in turn, and after doing so face-to-face with the four cadres across the long table, Yan Shiduo said: "Today, representatives from many of our departments gathered together. Xiao Wang, you happened to be back in Asia to attend the Asia-Pacific Conference.
In the Youth Championship, the voting dates for the Ballon d’Or and World Footballer are approaching, so we held an impromptu meeting. The purpose is to discuss how to operate your two awards this year. Jilong happens to be here, and I am responsible for foreign affairs.
I’m not familiar with the job, so I’ll be the host today.”
Several people made a few simple and humble remarks. Zhang Jilong first introduced: "In view of the huge influence of football, you can win the Golden Globe Award and the World Footballer, which will be beneficial to China's sports industry, the Beijing Olympics being prepared and China's external image.
Not small. So you are playing at the front, and we have been studying at the rear. Since this matter is so wide-ranging, our Football Management Center alone is a bit unable to handle it, so the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China have provided support. After research
, today all parties have a preliminary conclusion, and they asked you to come here just to have a touch with you. The three of us had already discussed it before you came. Of course, our research conclusion is not an order, and you can express your opinions. Yes.
Otherwise, we won’t ask you to come in a serious manner, and we will tell you directly over the phone. In short, today’s meeting is more of a discussion-based nature. Comrade from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will you come first?”
Wang Ai nodded seriously. Although the small book he opened was still white, his attitude was still correct.
The middle-aged cadre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs smiled at Wang Ai: "Xiao Wang, I usually watch football, and our leaders also watch football. We are very happy that you have brought glory to China, and we are also willing to provide support for your goals.
and help.”
Wang Ai smiled and lowered his head, then listened to this thin cadre continue: "Because of the influence of football and your outstanding performance, the work assistance you provide to our European Department is still very effective. Everyone is also very grateful to you.
, the German Ambassador, Spanish Ambassador, and British Ambassador have all responded and praised you within our diplomatic system. Last October, after you won the Premier League Player of the Month, the Embassy in the United Kingdom responded to this issue. The Ministry
We have conducted preliminary research here. Over the past year, we have been collecting your information, especially your evaluation of international football and European football. Six months ago, you appeared on the cover of the American version of Time magazine. We feel that you strive for
The matter of two grand prizes is maturing rapidly. Therefore, our department has convened many experts to discuss this matter. I happened to hear that you are coming back recently. Vice Chairman Yan discussed with us, so I came over with the conclusions of our department.
Already."
"Thank you, thank you for the leadership's concern."
"Oh, you're welcome. Now foreign guests will ask about you, and we are honored to do so. So as long as you have a chance in this matter, we will definitely try our best to help you fight for it."
Wang Ai nodded: "I understand that my honor belongs not only to myself, but also to China."
Several leaders nodded, and the cadres of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued: "Through our follow-up research, overall we believe that your current momentum is very high, second only to Italian player Cannavaro. In the evaluation of professionals,
You are quite close to Cannavaro, and you are also quite close to him in terms of mass media. Through the analysis of the situation in the past few years, you may be the most powerful challenger in recent years."
Wang Ai nodded seriously, this conclusion was almost the same as his observation.
"After research by the experts in our department, everyone has a consistent view. If it is not the World Cup this year, then there is a high probability that your goal will be achieved."
Several leaders observed Wang Ai's expression and felt quite satisfied when they saw that he was calm and his eyes were clear.
"In addition to the two of you, Zidane, who received a lot of sympathy in the World Cup, also has a chance, as well as Italian goalkeeper Buffon and French forward Henry. Of course, Ronaldinho in the previous two years also has a chance. Basically,
That's it. The closest ones are Cannavaro, the captain of the championship team, and you, who broke a series of shooter records and led the Chinese team to the quarterfinals historically. At the professional level, if it is 100 points, then he is about 52
, you are about 48, and at the public level, he is 54, and you are 46. If there is no interference, then the final voting difference is roughly the same. Of course, there may be some fluctuations, such as at the cultural and psychological level, as well as the differences in voting.
Consciously moving towards the side with the most likely winner, in short, the point difference during voting will be even larger."
This chapter has been completed!