Wang Ai took deep breaths and finished the entire report almost letter by letter.
Then, he looked at other reports as if he didn't believe it.
By the time Wang Ai finished browsing and was convinced, the car had been parked in his garage for a while.
No one spoke at breakfast. Zhao Dan once accompanied Wang Ai on a visit and witnessed a six-hour conversation between an old man and a young man. Later, he was personally responsible for the communication between the two. Every time Wang Ai wrote to Comrade Fidel, he
It was he who sent them to the Cuban Embassy, and it was he who picked up most of Comrade Fidel's replies. He also handled and even reported the gifts given to each other by the two friends.
He knew very well how much Wang Ai admired Comrade Fidel and how fascinated he was by his stories. Wang Ai had already sealed the autographed book presented by Comrade Fidel and was reluctant to even flip through it. In the past year, two
People's communication frequency dropped sharply. I learned from letters that the situation was not good, but I didn't expect it to be so sudden and so fast.
After dinner, Wang Ai sat alone on the porch outside the door for a long time.
"Brother Zhao, Ziqiang, if I go to Havana now, do you think it's appropriate?" Back in the room, Wang Ai found the two of them and asked directly.
The two looked at each other. Qian Ziqiang was a little confused. He didn't fully understand the relationship between Wang Ai and Comrade Fidel. Zhao Dan thought about it and said calmly: "There is no problem at our level, but this matter is the most important thing for us.
I would like to ask the embassy for its opinion. Doctor, you are not an ordinary person. You can just buy a plane ticket and leave. I happened to give you a diplomatic visa yesterday."
Qian Ziqiang also figured it out and added: "If you don't show your visa, you are still a professional player, but if you show it, it will be interpreted as China's official behavior."
Wang Ai took a deep breath: "Okay."
After the call was put through, Wang Ai made his request clear in a few words. He was asked to wait for notification, and he also explained that the ambassador was not at home and that the decision needed to be made by the ambassador himself, and that he might negotiate with the Cuban Embassy.
After hanging up the phone, seeing that Wang Ai's face was still sad, Zhao Dan tried to persuade him: "Doctor, your relationship with Comrade Fidel is of a very personal nature. After all, he had retired at that time, and your visit was based on China."
The identities of young scholars, world-famous football stars, and representatives of Chinese private enterprises are, in layman's terms, private identities without official overtones, so they are relatively free. But that is no longer possible. One is that his death has a particularly great impact on us.
The country is bound to have high-level arrangements, and the whole world is also paying attention, such as the guests attending his funeral, etc. In this way, we must first obey the unified arrangements of the country, understand the spirit of the superiors, and do what should be done, and secondly,
Pay attention to external influences. It's okay for you to interact with him in normal times. After all, Maradona has been dating him for many years and there is a precedent. But if you attend this matter solemnly, I'm afraid it will be very detrimental to you. And you are still shouldering the responsibility.
It’s a very important task.”
Qian Ziqiang added: "Our relationship with the United States may have problems. The Republican candidates who are currently very vocal are very sharp. The United States hates Cuba. If you appear at a major official event in Cuba at this time, you are likely to be banned.
Attacking and damaging your business value may also be inconsistent with the current attitude of your superiors."
Wang Ai sighed heavily: "You mean, my superiors don't want me to charge in this field?"
"Yes." Zhao Dan nodded decisively: "Actually, some of the things you said in an interview with CCTV many years ago made your superiors have a complicated mentality. On the one hand, I applaud your integrity and boldness, but on the other hand, I am also worried about you.
, after all, you are taking the path of a sports star. For us, it is difficult to cultivate a sports star with such great influence around the world. Every bit of your influence is useful to the country. This is
Later, CCTV interviewed you less and less, and even if it did, it would never involve sensitive topics. The leader of the publicity department had special words."
Wang Ai was speechless for a while, then he covered his chest and shook his head and said: "My old friend who I respect and admire passed away, but I hesitated to move forward... What you said is all right, and I agree, and I will do the same.
.But as a person, I feel guilty.”
Leonie, who was listening to the whole process, suddenly raised her voice and said: "The best memorial to a revolutionary is to inherit his career and let his ideals still shine on the world, instead of sighing and howling day and night at his departure."
At this point, in the surprise of the three men, Leonie stood up with her tall body, walked over and pressed Wang Ai's shoulders: "You are also a communist, you should do things that are consistent with your identity."
After all, one of the best houses in Madrid, the most luxurious community, did not make any noise to the outside world. While waiting for news from the embassy, Wang Ai came to the Bernabeu that afternoon, preparing to face Sporting Gijon with his teammates.
This is the 13th round of La Liga. Wang Ai, who started the game, stood in the center circle before kick-off with an expressionless face, while Leonie in the stands kept chatting with domestic text messages. Women were very concerned about Wang Ai's mood at this time, after all.
Over the years, I have never seen Wang Ai admire anyone so much except Comrade Fidel. Especially Xu Qinglian. Although she has never met Comrade Fidel, Wang Ai shared his feelings with her immediately after the two-day meeting.
, she still remembers how excited Wang Ai was at that time.
What will fans see when they see Wang Ai, and what will Wang Ai see like when they see Fidel.
At 4:15 in the afternoon, the game started. Wang Ai, the starting midfielder, quickly arrived at his position to look for attacking opportunities. The women watched the court, fearing that he would make some political statement when he got excited.
Fortunately, Wang Ai has not forgotten his mission, and Ronaldo has not forgotten it either. With Wang Ai's support, he completed a hat trick in the first half, and locked his house number for the Golden Globe Award setting team two days later.
Wang Ai scored a long-range shot in stoppage time of the first half. After scoring the goal, he did not smile or run, but pressed his chest and lowered his head.
Those who understand naturally understand that this is Wang Ai's practical action to comfort his old friend. Those who do not understand naturally cannot see anything and think that Wang Ai is posing, which makes many people breathe a sigh of relief.
When I got home in the evening, the call from the embassy finally came back with three opinions: "It is not recommended that Wang Ai go to Havana, because followers from all over the world have paralyzed the Havana Airport; it is recommended that Wang Ai go to the Cuban Embassy in Spain to mourn, and we have already talked to the other party."
Get in touch three nights later; if you are able, you can consider donating a batch of money and materials to the Cuban Red Cross to support the just cause of the Cuban people."
Wang Ai hung up the phone and thought for a long time before nodding: "OK, let's do it like this."
This chapter has been completed!