Chapter 74: Three Lines of Defense (Wang Xiaoxiong 11.15 million 3)
After finishing the press conference, as soon as he returned to the lounge, Yu Wenzhou's cell phone rang in full view of everyone. Yu Wenzhou took the cell phone from Huang Shaotian who came up to him, opened the screen, and said to Ye Xiu without raising his head:
"Chairman Feng's phone number."
Fang Rui rushed over and turned down the volume of the TV to zero. Zhang Jiale, who was walking at the end, closed the door with his backhand. Immediately, there was silence in the huge lounge. Fourteen pairs of ears were raised high, listening to the words coming from the public speaker of the mobile phone:
"Wenzhou?"
"Hello, Chairman, it's me."
"I watched the press conference." It was 10 o'clock Zurich time and 4 o'clock in the morning Beijing time. Feng Xianjun managed to watch this life-and-death match for the Chinese team and was already very sleepy by now. However, the words that came from the phone
, still with a firm tone and clear thinking:
"Since the Korean team has made such a request, there will definitely be some wrangling in the future. You decide the needs and bottom line of the negotiation, and leave the specific negotiations to the league staff. I have already made a call, and they will fully cooperate with you.
"
"Thank you, Chairman Feng, for your hard work." Yu Wenzhou was really relieved - he was not afraid of wolf opponents in front, but of pig teammates in the rear. Fortunately, the communication with Feng Xianjun has always been pleasant.
"You are the ones who have worked really hard." In the public room, Feng Xianjun smiled and raised his voice slightly: "Is Ye Xiu here?"
"I am here."
Ye Xiu took a step forward. Feng Xianjun coughed and his tone suddenly softened:
"Ye Xiu, the Korean team's request is not good for us, especially for you. Of course, the alliance will try its best to push back, but if it doesn't work..."
"In case it doesn't work, give priority to ensuring that I have the possibility to use the stone to stop turning." Ye Xiu replied without hesitation. "If it doesn't work, I will change the conditions."
"Okay, okay." Feng Xianjun agreed repeatedly. "You can just make the decision on this. Don't worry, I will take the responsibility if you decide to do it!"
The phone was hung up. The players of the national team looked at each other, and no one spoke. The joy of winning, and the joy of qualifying, were disturbed by this sudden news, and rushed to an unknown place in an instant.
Ye Xiu didn't speak, and neither did Yu Wenzhou. Xiao Shiqin wanted to say something, looked at the two of them, and swallowed it silently.
After a moment of silence, Huang Shaotian suddenly jumped up, raised his hand and pointed straight at Ye Xiu:
"I say everyone, please work harder! We can handle it ourselves! Don't let retired players get in on it!"
"that is!"
"that is!"
“Do it yourself!”
In the lounge, the atmosphere that had just been silent and oppressive suddenly became noisy and boiling.
Amid the laughter, Ye Xiu looked left and right, took a step back, and seemed to ask Su Mucheng quietly:
"Is it too late for me to say that I won't play without my account card..."
On the way back on the bus, the contestants discussed how to set conditions with the organizing committee. After arriving at the hotel, everyone rushed to the restaurant as usual. Ye Xiu and Yu Wenzhou asked Qin Muyun and learned that Zhang Xinjie's fever had gone away.
, fell asleep after watching the game, then took their favorite midnight snacks with Xiao Shiqin and Wang Jiexi, and sat down at the same table one after another.
Wang Jiexi ordered a cup of milk tea and also chose a matcha puff. Both had to be processed by the chef on site, so he waited for a while before he came to the table and sat down last. As soon as he sat down, he saw Jiang Botao dragging Zhou Zekai
Coming over, even Qiao Yifan followed behind holding a notebook, as if he was ready to take minutes of the meeting at any time.
"Team Leaf."
Jiang Botao smiled and said hello. Ye Xiu raised his head to look at them, but he was still chewing his sandwich and couldn't say anything. He just smiled back and pulled the chair aside. Several people sat down around the round table one after another.
Jiang Botao saw Yu Wenzhou immersed himself in the yogurt ice cream balls in front of him and Xiao Shiqin scooping out caramel pudding spoon after spoon, so he took a page from Qiao Yifan's hand and spoke on his own initiative.
"The results of the other three groups have come out. Group A, the United States is first, Norway is second; Group B, Russia is first, the Netherlands is second; Group D, South Korea is first, Denmark is second. At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, each country will
Send people to the scene to draw lots for the top eight groups. The general rule is that the first place in the group stage will be ranked second against the other group."
"What about the home court? Who goes first?"
"The second team in the group stage will play at home first."
Xiao Shiqin snorted and exchanged a look with Yu Wenzhou. This order has mixed advantages and disadvantages for the Chinese team - the home court advantage is greater, winning one game first is good for boosting morale; however, the next game is just two days later
, targeted training for the home map, two days and four days are completely different.
"There are quite a few Nordic countries that have qualified." Ye Xiu finally swallowed his mouthful of sandwich, took two sips of milk, and made a comment at every opportunity. "If Iceland also qualified, then the four Nordic countries would be the same."
"Iceland didn't come this time." Xiao Shiqin answered without raising his head. Jiang Botao shook his head: "Anyway, I don't want to play with the Icelandic team - winning or losing is secondary, just in case someone in China makes a comment: Iceland
The cook of the team activated the silver light falling blade, the driver fired the flash bomb, and the carpenter launched the mechanical rotor to take off..."
Wang Jiexi choked on a sip of milk tea.
"But the populations of the Nordic countries are small." After the chaos of coughing, slapping people on the back and wiping the table, Yu Wenzhou put down his spoon and commented leisurely. Jiang Botao nodded:
"Yes. News just came from the league officials. The Norwegian team applied to the organizing committee. In view of the small number of players, an accident occurred to the players - oh, their swordsman and sharpshooter went out shopping together a few days ago and ended up eating bad food.
I had a stomachache and was unable to play - it had a great impact on the lineup. I requested that the restriction on substitute players be lifted and that substitute players be allowed to participate as regular players."
"oh?"
Several pairs of eyes lit up at the same time. Even Zhou Zekai, who was immersed in eating, and Qiao Yifan, who was preparing to take notes, raised their heads expectantly.
"This is not the most important thing." Under the gaze of six scorching eyes, Ye Xiu shook his finger and gave a negative opinion leisurely:
"Our main goal is to ensure that I can come on as a substitute. We can support the Norwegian team's application and second it - I guess they are not the only ones who have this problem - in exchange for it."
"I'll ask the alliance staff to help me find out more." Jiang Botao replied. On his left hand side, Yu Wenzhou put the last spoonful of ice cream into his mouth, opened the wet wipe and wiped the corners of his mouth carefully, and added slowly:
"The Norwegian team's application is the second line of defense. Then the third line of defense - players can play with the account cards they have used in professional leagues. 'Used'," he read it with emphasis, and then changed to English.
, "used. Just in case."
"this--"
As soon as Ye Xiu opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Yu Wenzhou. The captain of the national team glanced at the team leader and repeated in a gentle but unquestionable tone:
"This is just in case. Besides, there is no reason for us to agree to whatever others say. The Chinese team is not that easy to talk to."