The community is very quiet in the early morning. Apart from the chirping of birds, there are only the sounds of pedestrians walking in the community downstairs.
At this moment, the room was even quieter.
Li Ziqiang looked straight at his daughter.
Li Qingqing also looked at his father bravely.
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
I don't know how long it took, but Li Ziqiang frowned, put down his hot rice bowl, and asked, "What does it mean to be together?"
"It's just... we're acting like friends together."
"Playing friends" means falling in love in Antong dialect.
Li Ziqiang fell into a long silence again.
Li Qingqing didn't say anything, and continued to pick up a piece of toast and spread butter on it.
After applying it, fold it in half and eat slowly.
Drink milk after eating.
Drink the milk and peel the eggs.
Li Ziqiang watched his daughter concentrate on peeling eggs, and the figure overlapped with her again.
He actually...had a premonition about this.
But when this day really came, he still had a hard time accepting it.
It felt like his treasure was about to be taken away, and his heart suddenly became empty.
The last time he felt this way was when his wife died. After organizing his wife's funeral, he sat alone in the bedroom. The big bed that usually slept two people was empty. He realized that from now on in his life, the people around him
There will always be one less person.
Then the grief that had been temporarily suppressed by busyness surged into my heart uncontrollably.
He didn't shed a single tear in front of so many people at the funeral, so he locked himself in his bedroom and cried loudly.
Although his reason told him now that what his daughter said was completely different from his wife's death, it was not the same degree. It was impossible for him to cry bitterly about it, but he still felt uncomfortable in his heart.
After all, when his wife passed away, he could still convince himself that there was still a daughter in his life who needed his education and companionship, and he would never fall down.
And what his daughter told him today made him realize that the daughter in front of him was no longer the little girl who stood silently behind him at his wife's funeral and bowed her head without saying a word in the face of the adults' comfort.
She has grown up, has her own thoughts, and has people she likes...
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Li Qingqing peeled off the egg shells very calmly. If you only looked at her appearance, you would think that she was very calm, as if she didn't care about her father's attitude.
But in fact, she was extremely nervous at this moment.
She loves her father so much, but what should she do if her father says the word "no"?
How can she convince him to accept Hu Lai?
Although Hu Lai was his disciple, Li Qingqing knew very well that his father actually didn't like Hu Lai.
Didn't like it from the beginning.
This attitude cannot be concealed even under the banner of "strict training".
Even though Hu Lai is now famous, his father's attitude towards him does not seem to have changed 180 degrees.
It's just a little less strict than before.
Every time Hu Lai sees his father, he will still be cautious...
So if you want to use Hu Lai's current achievements to convince your father, it doesn't seem to be very effective. If your father is the kind of person whose attitude changes drastically after Hu Lai's success, then he is not the father in his heart.
Oops, what a headache...
Do you really want to go against the rules, verbally agree to your father, and then have a private meeting with Hu Lai in Europe?
This is a football novel, not Romeo and Juliet...
Just when Li Qingqing began to have all kinds of weird thoughts in her mind, she lowered her head to peel an egg when she heard her father ask: "How long do you need to peel an egg?"
Li Qingqing looked down at the boiled eggs with half of their shells left, and explained: "I forgot to soak them in cold water after they were boiled. The shells are not easy to peel off..."
Huh? No! Why does dad care about this?
She raised her head and looked at her father.
Dad is also looking at her.
"When did you start falling in love with him?" Dad asked.
Li Qingqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, at least she didn't say "I don't agree!"
"That time I strained my thigh muscle." Li Qingqing told the truth. "Hu Lai came to Shanhai specifically to see me. He gave me a bottle of ointment said to be from an old Chinese doctor... He said it could cure the strain. But
I know, it's just a placebo. But I'm still very happy that he can come. Besides, you were there, dad, and he was actually very afraid of you, but he still stayed to make me happy..."
Li Ziqiang knew what his daughter was talking about.
To be honest, he was surprised that Hu Lai could come, but he was not very surprised. What he didn't expect the most was that when he saw that he was there, he would stay and have dinner before leaving, instead of running away...
"...I was injured not long ago that day, and the injured area is still very painful, but it was the happiest day for me." As Li Qingqing spoke, a smile appeared on his face, as if he had returned to that day again.
This sounds quite contradictory. It still hurts after being injured. What is the happiest day?
But it was truly the happiest day.
Li Ziqiang also returned to that day. Thinking about it carefully, his daughter did indeed have a smile on her face.
Thinking about it, it was because his daughter was smiling so happily that Li Ziqiang did not delve into the fact that they wanted to meet secretly behind his back.
Otherwise, if he had not come to Shanhai to take care of his daughter, would they have been alone in the same room that day?
"...Before that incident, I really regarded him as a friend, a better friend than an ordinary friend. But after that incident, slowly..."
Li Qingqing did not continue speaking, because the following content was already known without having to explain it.
It was nothing more than her first love affair after that incident, and she developed a different affection for the boy around her who always made her happy and appeared by her side promptly when she encountered difficulties.
When Li Ziqiang heard this, he sighed.
After sighing, he said nothing.
Li Qingqing didn't say anything, just quietly waiting for the judgment of fate.
"Maybe this is...fate." Li Ziqiang's voice was hoarse and low. "Do you still remember what I said when you decided to buy this house?"
Li Qingqing thought for a while and said, "Have I grown up?"
Li Ziqiang shook his head: "As long as you like it."
Li Qingqing looked at her father with some surprise. She didn't expect that his father would agree to be with Hu Lai so easily...
"dad……"
Li Ziqiang did not answer her anymore, but picked up the bowl again, lowered his head and drank the porridge while snoring.
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"... Let us continue to pay attention to the transfer drama surrounding Julay... Just yesterday, the famous Spanish football reporter Jose Fernandez broke the news that the Madrid King has contacted the Leeds City Club and they have a strong intention to sign
Hu Lai. But it is not easy for Leeds City to let go of their number one star..."
"In addition to the Kings of Madrid, it is rumored that Catalan United and Madrid Pirates are also very interested in Julay. In the Premier League, Stan Park Rangers and Manchester United are also paying close attention to Julay's movements. The famous football consulting website'Transfer Window"
'It is estimated that Hu Lai's net worth will reach 90 million euros, or higher..."
"Although Hulay did not win the Golden Boot in the Premier League last season, with his outstanding performance in the Europa League, Leeds City won the Europa League. And Hulay himself became the European Cup champion with 13 goals.
The top scorer in the League Cup, and this is even under the premise that he only played in the Europa League for half a season..."
"Leeds City has reiterated that Hu Lai is not for sale. They will not consider selling Hu Lai and are actively negotiating with Hu Lai's agent company in the hope of re-signing a contract..."
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"What the hell! Hu's agency is unwilling to enter into contract renewal negotiations with us!" In the office, Leeds City Club football director Nevin Ball complained to general manager Eric Duffy. "They said the contract was last year.
I only signed it in the summer, and there are still three years left, so there is no need to rush to renew. This is an excuse..."
"I'm not surprised by this." Harry Bradley, the businessman sitting next to him, shrugged with his legs crossed. "It's an exaggeration to say that half of Europe is chasing him, but to say that a third of Europe is chasing him is a bit exaggerated.
It’s absolutely fine if he’s interested.”
The media reported it was Madrid Kings, Catalan United, Madrid Pirates, Manchester Athletic and Stan Park Rangers, but as club managers, they certainly know more than the media.
In addition to these clubs on the surface, there are also many European teams that have extended an olive branch to Hulay.
All are wealthy teams in their respective leagues.
Even Paris Eger in Ligue 1 is asking Leeds City about Hulay. You must know that the influence of Ligue 1 is the weakest among the five major leagues. They are all keen on chasing Hulay. His influence is evident.
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Although there has always been criticism of Hu Lai in public opinion, it is believed that his tactical role is single and not comprehensive enough.
But the managers and head coaches of these wealthy clubs expressed their opinions by voting with their feet.
No matter what criticism there is from the outside world, Hu Lai can score goals!
Today's football world is very hungry for excellent centers.
Hu Lai, who can score goals, has a high status in the hearts of these people. They don't need the so-called experts on the Internet to educate them.
Starting from joining Leeds City halfway through the 2024-2025 season, Hulay played a total of 96 games for Leeds City in various competitions in two and a half years and scored 84 goals. This kind of efficiency can be seen in the five major European leagues.
, can also be ranked among the best.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why European giants pursue Hu Lai.
General manager Eric Duffy asked: "Can we keep Hu?"
Nevin Ball almost blurted out: "Of course we can keep Hu, and we must keep Hu!"
However, his words did not receive enthusiastic responses from the other two people, which made him stunned for a moment, which was somewhat unexpected.
Commercial Director Harry Bradley frowned and seemed thoughtful.
General manager Du Fei didn't say anything, looking noncommittal.
So Ball wasn't sure what the general manager was thinking and fell silent.
After being silent for more than ten seconds, Duffy finally spoke: "I think whether we can keep Hu now is not decided by the club, but the personal wishes of the players..."
Ball argued: "We have a contract with him. As long as the club doesn't agree, no one can take him away."
"Naven, do you mean to keep Hu by force?" Bradley glanced at him.
Ball asked back: "Isn't it possible?"
Bradley analyzed for him: "You have to know that behind Hu is the huge Chinese market and Chinese capital. If we and Hu break up, whose side do you think those Chinese capital will side with?"
"Uh..." Bauer came back to his senses and was dumbfounded.
He really didn't expect this just now. Leeds City is currently in a good financial situation, and a large part of the credit goes to those Chinese companies who generously donated money...It is their sponsorship that has fattened the club.
But why do they sponsor the club so much? Ball is not arrogant enough to think that this is all the charm of the club itself.
Duffy said: "So it still depends on the player's personal wishes. If he is willing to stay in the team, then it's easy to say anything. We will pay whatever it takes. But if he doesn't want to..."
"Isn't the answer obvious? He has rejected our contract extension negotiations." Ball waved his hands.
"Maybe I just think it's unnecessary? After all, the contract still has three years. In short, we still need to ask the players for their own opinions on this matter. I'd better call Tony and ask him to talk to Hu. He is better than us.
Communicate some.”
The other two people in the office had no objection to the general manager's arrangement.