In the following days, Hu Lai was just like what his mother said. He would go to the school every now and then to find the coach and the school team, and train with them. This was not necessarily to maintain his condition, but just out of boredom.
After he returned to Dongchuan, except for the initial visit to see the coach and Li Qingqing, nothing happened.
Just as he told his mother, his high school classmates have all gone to college and are enjoying college life in their respective universities at this moment. Even if he wanted to find someone to hang out with, he couldn't find them.
At first, Xie Lan was very pleased to see his son training so obediently.
But later I found out that every time Hu Lai went out, he would go home for dinner at night, and I became confused.
After asking about it, I found out that the coach didn't accept the invitation at all. Hu Lai did try to invite him to dinner, but was simply rejected by the other party.
When Hu Lai saw the coach's refusal, he didn't try to persuade him any more, so every time he went out it was really just training.
Among them, he also went to watch a school game to cheer for his juniors.
The juniors knew that Hu Lai was watching them from the stands, so they all performed very well, and finally defeated their opponents 5:0.
After training with everyone for a while and watching such a game, Hu Lai felt that the competition for the Anton Cup this year should still be between Dongchuan Middle School and Jiaxiang High School.
Other teams can't make any waves at all.
In addition to going to team training, Hu Lai also approached Li Qingqing several times and invited her to eat Dongchuan delicacies.
The most famous thing in Dongchuan is of course beef in clear soup, but how could it be possible that it only has this kind of delicacy?
He took Li Qingqing to eat several famous delicacies.
But they never went to the secret base again.
Ever since that photo was taken, the secret base seemed to have ceased to exist.
In addition, through WeChat contact, Hu Lai learned that Wang Guangwei had really gone to a driving school to learn driving skills. Lao Wang said that if everything goes well, he will complete the three subjects of the driving school exam before winter training.
In this way, after the winter training is over and Zhang Qinghuan buys a car, they will drive to the training base for training. They no longer need to take online ride-hailing or taxis every day - they no longer need to take the bus...
Hu Lai even scolded Zhang Qinghuan for this matter. This kid was showing off at the bus stop and told the driver that he was from home, so that everyone knew that Zhang Qinghuan took the No. 12 bus to train, and the next day
The No. 12 bus is full...
The three of them were so frightened that they no longer dared to take the bus to training.
After what happened, Zhang Qinghuan also planned to buy a car when he returned to Jincheng after his vacation.
The days passed like this, and on the twelfth day after Hu Lai returned home, he received a call from Uncle Yong.
On the phone, Uncle Yong told him: "The contract has been negotiated, Hu Lai."
"What's the condition, Uncle Yong?" Upon hearing this, Hu Lai sat up from the bed.
"The contract is for four years, with an annual salary of 1.8 million before tax in the first year, and a salary increase of 10% each year based on the previous year's annual salary. The goal bonus is 8,000 per ball after tax, and the signing fee is 400,000.
After tax." Yong Jun briefly explained the terms, and then explained, "Actually, if there is no signing fee, I can help you negotiate a starting annual salary of two million..."
Hu Lai was very happy when he heard these tens of thousands, and he didn't care that his annual salary was two hundred thousand less.
It doesn't matter if he makes less than 200,000 yuan a year. The main thing is that after getting the 400,000 yuan signing fee, plus the money he saved last season, he can let his mother pay back the borrowed money with interest.
Fatty Song had borrowed 50,000 yuan from him, but he could still pay it back if he waited for another two months.
When the time comes, you will be debt-free and light-hearted, so happy!
Uncle Yong is really awesome. At first, he thought it would be great to have an annual salary of one million, but he never thought that the annual salary would be almost two million. Although the goal award is not 10,000 goals, it is not much different.
But Yong Jun still said: "In addition, Hu Lai, I didn't ask for too much for the signing fee. I just got the number you asked for because I helped you negotiate a new bonus."
"New bonus?"
"The contract also stipulates that if you can be the top scorer in the Chinese League next season, you will receive an additional one million golden boot bonus."
Upon hearing this condition, Hu Lai's breathing became heavier.
"One million league golden boots?" He confirmed to Uncle Yong.
"Yes, the league golden boot is one million. The Flash Stars are determined to reach the top spot next season, so they will be more willing to invest. If you can get the league golden boot, the team's performance will not be too bad. One million
It's a good deal to switch to the Chinese Super League. They would even be eager to have the chance to spend the million."
Chinese Premier League Golden Boot... Hu Lai thought for a while and asked Yong Jun: "Uncle Yong, how many goals are the Chinese Premier League Golden Boot this season?"
He didn't care about this before, because after only playing for half a season, he had no hope of competing for the league's Golden Boot. At that time, he only focused on his performance in the team. In fact, he didn't even deliberately compete for the team's Golden Boot. Anyway,
When the opportunity came, he stretched out his foot and the ball went in...
In the end, he became the top scorer in the team. Who do you think you can talk to for explanation?
As a qualified agent, Yong Jun is familiar with this kind of data. He immediately gave the answer: "Twenty-two goals. It is a foreign aid from Chongshan in southern Sichuan, named Olivier Ferrier, from Brazil."
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"Twenty-two goals?" Hu Lai thought to himself, I scored 11 goals in half a season. If you calculate it this way, wouldn't it mean that you can also score 22 goals in one season?
There is a way, we can do it!
So he said to Yong Jun: "Uncle Yong, this is a wonderful conversation! Just for your sake, Uncle Yong, I will definitely bring back a golden boot!"
Yong Jun laughed loudly on the other end of the phone and didn't think Hu Lai was just talking nicely.
At this time, he did not tell Hu Lai about the Golden Boot bonus, it was completely impromptu.
He actually wanted to use this incident to stimulate Hu Lai and see if he could see clearly where Hu Lai's limits were.
Eleven goals in half a season is already amazing, and this is without playing all the games. But what if he is given a full season? Let him participate in the team's preparations starting from pre-season training.
What about Zhong Lai? How many goals can Hu Lai score?
Of course Yong Jun also knew about the "rookie wall", but he believed that with Hu Lai's "innocent heart", even if there was a "rookie wall", he would smash it head-on.
When Hu Lai helped Zhang Qinghuan, Yong Jun firmly believed in this idea: This child has a bright future!
And this Golden Boot bonus can be used to test whether your guess is really accurate.
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Since the new contract was settled, Hu Lai naturally had to return to Jincheng to sign with the club.
Fortunately, he can also end his vacation early and return to the club to receive targeted strength training.
Before leaving, he talked to his mother about his new contract.
When the mother heard that her son could earn 1.8 million a year before tax and nearly 1 million after tax, her eyes widened.
Seeing his mother like this, Hu Lai boasted again: "It's only 1.8 million, which scares you, isn't it, Mom? Do you know the annual salary of Qin Lin, the boss of our team?"
"I don't care how much he does..." Unexpectedly, his mother did not follow common sense and said, "Son, if you make so much money, don't spend it frivolously, don't imitate... some people are just messing around, you know?
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Hu Lai couldn't laugh or cry: "Mom, where did you want to go? Am I that kind of person? I plan to save the money to buy a house."
Xie Lan was very happy when he heard his son say this: "Yeah, yes, buy a house in Jincheng..."
"It's not in Jincheng, it's in Dongchuan. Our current house will be replaced," Hu Lai said.
Xie Lan was stunned, then waved his hand: "Nonsense, this house is fine, why should I change it?"
"Mom, please speak with your conscience."
Xie Lan raised his hand: "Why are you talking to your mother?"
But she also admitted: "It does take a long time...but that's your money. Your dad and I both have salaries, so we can't spend your money."
"How long will it take to buy a house with your salary?" Hu Lai asked. "Buying a house is a family matter, so don't distinguish between your money and mine, Mom. I originally thought it would take two years to buy a house, but now I
I estimate that I will be able to buy a house when I come back after next season. If you have nothing to do, you can first pay attention to any new properties or second-hand houses. When I come back from vacation, we will go directly to deal with this matter.
Done."
Xie Lan originally wanted to refute, but hearing Hu Lai speak so eloquently, especially his unquestionable tone, was like telling his mother directly, "I have the final say on this matter."
Xie Lan gave up his objection.
She thought to herself that her son had indeed grown up.
Then she took a look at the house she had lived in for more than ten years. She really should buy a new house. After all, her son would need it when he got married... This shabby house was really too shabby when it was used for marriage.
She nodded: "Okay, I'll keep an eye on it for you."
After Hu Lai convinced his mother, he left home with confidence, took the high-speed train back to Jincheng, and signed the contract extension with the club.
This matter is over.
His cooperation with Uncle Yong also ended here.
Hu Lai was very satisfied with Uncle Yong's business ability. If he hadn't already agreed to Fatty Song, it would really be possible to find Uncle Yong as his agent.
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As soon as the 400,000 signature fee arrived, Hu Lai immediately transferred it to his mother and told her that she could pay off the debt.
Xie Lan looked at the bank transfer arrival message in the text message on his mobile phone, counted the zeros after "4", and determined that it was 400,000, not 40,000, and not 4,000.
Then she said to her husband: "Tell your captain not to arrange so many night shifts. Staying up late is harmful to your health."
Hu Lixin also knew about his son's new contract.
Rationally speaking, he knew that his wife was right. If he stayed up late like this, someone else might die first and the debt would not be paid off...
But emotionally, he is not willing to accept this reality - he is a big man, and he has no money to let his wife and children live a better life. Now he has to ask his son to help solve the debts.
He felt that he had failed as a husband and a father.
Looking at her silent husband, how could Xie Lan not know what he was thinking?
But she didn't say anything or persuade him.
She knew very well that she couldn't persuade this kind of thing. If she did, it would hurt her self-esteem. Just pretend that she didn't see it. She didn't care whether her husband would go to the captain to reduce the number of night shifts. Anyway, in the end, he would go home for the night.
Get the answer.
She just told her husband that she must pay off this debt now. From now on, their family can get rid of the pressure of debt and the eyes of others, and live a normal life.
Thinking of this, Xie Lan added: "We will go back to Jincheng to celebrate the Spring Festival this year."
Hu Lixin looked up at her.
"I haven't been back for several years," Xie Lan said again. "My mom secretly sent me photos, saying that my dad watched all of Hu Lai's games without even leaving the floor. I want to go back and see them."