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Chapter 36 A New Beginning

When Li Yan was shocked when he looked at Yan Wei's investigation information sent from China in front of the computer, he saw a name that had begun to become popular now - Kaka, Kaka of the Brazilian national team, Kaka of Sao Paulo, and he was actually a high school teammate with Zhang Jun! Oh my God! Li Yan sighed in his heart, what kind of team is that! He also found some interesting information, but a newspaper filled so many things, and he planned to write it out in detail in the subsequent football weekly. That would probably cause another earthquake in domestic football? Li Yan laughed. Why did he feel like a conspirator?

On Monday, at 7 a.m., the Sports Weekly, which still emits ink fragrance, has already been on newsstands in various provincial capitals.

"Boss, come and share the sports world." While paying money in his pocket, a man pointed to the "Sports Weekly" on the newsstand.

"It was so early. You came as soon as the newspaper arrived, haha, take it."

The man put the money the boss found in his pocket and glanced at the front page of the sports world.

"ah--"

...

Beijing.

As soon as Qi Wei arrived at the stage, he saw his colleagues competing for a newspaper. He went up and said, "What's the matter? Hi, sports, why are you fighting for? Just buy it yourself."

"Buy? Qi Wei, if you can buy it, I will accept you!" A colleague turned his head and said, then immediately turned his attention to the newspaper.

"What? Sports have become gold?"

"It's not gold, it's better than gold."

Qi Wei turned his head and saw Wang Jianxiang walking in, holding a sports hall in his hand. "I didn't plan to buy it, but I saw this." Jianxiang handed the newspaper to Qi Wei.

"Chinese boys are powerful in the Netherlands!" The huge red letter title, below is a set of pictures, which are photos of two strange faces in the game. Qi Wei has never seen the orange and yellow jerseys they wore, but their opponent Qi Wei knew it, which was Eindhoven's jersey. In another photo, their opponents did not know them either.

"Is this?" Qi Wei looked at Jianxiang.

"I've given you the newspaper, please take a closer look, there is still inside." Wang Jianxiang waved his hand and walked towards his office.

"This newspaper's reporter Li Yan and special correspondent Wang Hua, the Netherlands, reported that just when Chinese fans were still happy that there were three Chinese players at the same time in the Premier League, in the Netherlands, in an unknown small club, two Chinese young players have become city heroes. Zhang Jun and Yang Pan..."

...

Luoyang, Henan.

This is the second class led by Liang Ke, but he still hasn't remembered the names of these students now. Maybe the first class of students were really impressed by them. Liang Ke shook his head and found another student burying his head under the desk while he was in morning reading. He didn't know what he was reading, but he was definitely not reading English. He walked over quietly, then stretched out his hand suddenly, and with a "slam", he took out a newspaper from the desk.

"If you don't read English in the morning, what newspaper should you read?" Liang Ke was a little angry. He glanced at the newspaper, "Sports Weekly? Well, Chinese teenagers are showing off..." He did not read any more, and the student who lowered his head and waited for the head teacher to scold him did not hear the teacher's voice. He raised his head strangely, but found that Liang Ke was not around him.

"Hey, where has the old class been?" He touched his deskmate next to him.

"He went out with the newspaper and read while walking, haha! It's so funny!" The deskmate obviously endured it very hard.

"I can bring the yellow book next time. Do you want to see if he read it..." the two of them whispered.

Liang Ke stood at the door of the office, with the door closed, and he didn't want to take out the key to open the door, because it would take time and delay his time reading the newspaper.

"...The two young players participated in the National High School Football League in high school and led their schools to win national championships for two consecutive years. It should be considered as the first batch of successful professional players trained in my country's middle school league..."

...

Beijing.

Li Yongle did morning exercises as usual in the morning. He usually went to the school stadium to run around, but this time he decided to go out of school and change the environment.

The air in Beijing is better in the morning than in other times, and there are also many people who exercise early. Li Yongle put on the MP3 and then started his compulsory course for the day with the rhythm of the music.

The goal of his school this year is to win the national championship, but his goal is even higher than this. The small national competition is no longer what he wants to pursue. In that distant Europa, his goal is there.

He passed a newsstand, but found that the usually deserted newsstand was surrounded by people. Curiosity made him squeeze over. With his height, it was easy for him to squeeze into the crowd. The red registration is the tradition of sports. Let's look at the front page:

"Chinese teenagers show their power to the Netherlands!"

A familiar smile appeared in his eyes...

"...Now they have started their professional football career in the Netherlands, thousands of miles away. Warrendam's head coach Adriansey introduced Zhang Jun and Yang Pan to be two very hard-working players. They first received training in the youth team. The youth team's coach Rice praised the two young players, believing that their future is limitless. In time, we will definitely see them at the highest level of European stadium..."

Li Yongle stood in the crowd like that, looking at the newspaper in front of him, and a person in the newspaper.

...

Anhui, Hefei.

Sophie held a "Sports Weekly" that was still emitting ink fragrance, looking at the photo above. This was the first time she saw Zhang Jun since she left. Her face became darker, and her body seemed to be really stronger. It can be seen from the muscles on his legs. Sophie looked at a photo in the classroom for half an hour, but she didn't listen to a word of what the teacher on the stage said.

"... Zhang Jun scored a goal to equalize the score in his first professional league game and immediately became the hero of the city. The second game was a perfect performance of two Chinese players. Yang Pan scored two goals by himself and three assists (making a penalty kick is counted as an assist), and Zhang Jun even performed the first hat trick for Chinese players in studying abroad..."

Sophie's eyes remained on the four words "hat trick" and did not move away for a long time. In everyone's opinion, this hat trick can make them extremely excited and make them proud of Chinese players... But for Sophie, only she can understand the password inside, the password of the hat trick. A promise, a birthday promise.

"I will present you this birthday gift on your birthday every year."

Sophie seemed to see Zhang Jun’s blessing after scoring the goal: “Happy birthday, Sophie!”

Sophie buried her head, she didn't want people to see her crying. Her heart, which had been uneasy a few days ago, could finally calm down. Zhang Jun still remembered her birthday. Even though he and her heart were still together in the Netherlands, thousands of miles away.

There are ten days left, and I should prepare a birthday gift for Zhang Jun. Maybe his birthday was already over when I sent it, but as long as he understands his feelings.

Sophie thought about it and smiled sweetly.

"Sophie, please answer this question...Sophie, Sophie, Sophie! Forget it, let's change one person."

Li Yan's special topic was spread to China, and it is conceivable what kind of sensation it would cause. Because Adrians had been blocking news to the news media before, domestic media almost thought that Zhang Jun and Yang Pan were "My Sister Lin" who fell from the sky. Before they could figure out the situation, the Netherlands staged the first hat trick of Chinese overseas players. As powerful as CCTV5, they could only use a football to replace the goal screen in the sports news at noon, and the announcer almost followed the news of the sports weekly report in this issue. At this time, CCTV5 was urgently discussing with the Netherlands about the purchase of the Dutch goal screen on the Dutch goal screen. Trying to be released in the sports news at 18:30 pm to meet the requirements of the national audience - during this period, CCTV5's phone number was almost blown up, all asking why there was no goal screen.

Just when domestic sports media could only report this "shocking news" in the form of a sentence or a competition briefing, Li Yan's Sports Weekly used two pairs of editions to make a special report by Zhang Jun and Yang Pan. In the name of "Li Yan, the front-line reporter of Warrendam in the Netherlands, and special correspondent Wang Hua", the two games they participated in, during the youth team training process, lightning signing, during Warrendam's days, and exclusive interviews with characters, were presented in detail to readers.

It can be imagined that when competitors are struggling to lack more news materials, the response this issue of Sports Weekly will cause among readers and peers. The headquarters alone has never stopped all day long - they are asking for printing, or directly sending a call from Zhang Jun and Yang Pan - to show that it is obvious.

"Hey? Is Yan Wei? What's the matter? I've been busy with phone calls for a long time. It's probably at night in China now? Why are you still busy? What? It's all my fault... no?" Li Yan looked at Wang Hua beside him and laughed, "It's not so exaggerated, right? Hey, you blame me for working overtime, you should thank me. The bonus this month is getting better! Haha! It's too late to laugh, and you still cry! OK, let's not joke, talk about serious business, what does the boss have to do?

What reaction? Well, I'm very happy? That's good, ha! Don't worry, to be honest, I drove these manuscripts all night long! Damn, you're still laughing, I don't work hard, all your bonuses are dead!...I didn't expect that I could have a hat trick after two games in the Dutch League and Cup... Yes, yes, that kid is a genius! My vision is still... that's right! Your Brother Li has seen countless people in his life,

When did you miss it? Mission? What tasks? Ah? Football Weekly wants to make a detailed plan? More detailed than this? No problem, give me a week, and I even make it for you to grind my teeth at night or talk to me in my sleep, haha! Just kidding, don't really tell the boss like this! I have another thing to ask you, go to Beijing to help me check someone and interview him, Li Yongle, this is the person you found out, but it is not careful enough, you check him carefully, I will tell you that if you do it, we will become famous. Also, let me tell you on behalf of me, let him contact a reporter in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and interview Kaka, and I will say that he wants to be a reporter for Zhang Jun's special topic. I will send the editor-in-chief the specific planning content to the editor. Okay, nothing else, I'm dead, international long distance! Well, remember, come back and bring you a signature photo of the star."

Wang Hua looked at Li Yan and hung up the phone happily, "You are very happy. I haven't seen you like this for a long time."

Li Yan lay on the bed in the hotel and stretched out his big laziness: "That's it! I have been reporting on the domestic league for three years and have never written such a sensational news report. The phone calls in our club were red and they all asked for printing! Everyone in the club was rushing to work overtime, do you know? Any report about those two little guys I have sent back now will be as popular as gold and diamonds!" Li Yan said excitedly, with a wonderful glow on his face. He stared at the ceiling in a daze, as if he had really seen his future life turn from here.

While the whole country was still crazy about two Chinese overseas players who suddenly appeared, the two parties involved had already started a new day of training. Qiu Suhui took advantage of the training interval to call Zhang Jun and Yang Pan aside: "You are going to move."

"Ah? Moving?" Zhang Jun was a little surprised.

Qiu Suhui nodded: "This is the result of my discussion with the head coach. If you want to have greater development now, you must first completely solve the language problems and independent living problems. Living in Mr. Wang's house uses Chinese, which is not conducive to your proficiency in Dutch. You should know that translation is equivalent to your crutches. If you can't throw away the crutches on the court, then you will never be able to really run. Sometimes, you must use forceful means. In addition, letting you live in the club's players' dormitory is also to protect you. You are celebrities now, and China will definitely be in trouble. You must pay attention to your every word and action in the future."

"Player dormitory? Then... what should Uncle Wang do?" Zhang Jun asked.

"He is not responsible for taking care of your daily life. From now on, from training to training at the training ground every day, to cooking by himself after returning home, you have to solve the problem. As for Mr. Wang, the club intends to hire him to be the chef of the team. To be honest, the food he cooks is really delicious, hehe!" Qiu Suhui rubbed his nose, "And he has cooked for you for so long, and is very familiar with the players' recipes. There is no problem with being competent for this position."

Zhang Jun breathed a sigh of relief, but Yang Pan immediately asked: "Where is the club's player dormitory?"

Qiu Suhui pointed to a row of bungalows with red roofs behind the woods and said, "There is a row of bungalows with red roofs that are faintly exposed from behind the woods. "There is a place where you go out of the training ground gate, turn right, walk fifty meters, and you will see an intersection and turn inside. It's mainly for players from other places to live there, but not many people live there. Many of them are nearby, so the house is rich, so you can choose whatever you want. By the way, Kozeel and Ochu live there."

The two of them looked along Qiu Suhui's hand. The house was not very real in the dense woods. They could only see the pointed red roofs. The environment should be very good. It is also good to live with Kozer and "Pistachio" Aochu. At least they have a playmate during their rest period.

"Is there any other problem?"

"there is none left."

"Then we'll move after the training tomorrow. I've notified Mr. Wang in advance."

Warrendam has one thing in common with many Dutch places, that is, they have a "dam" after the name, such as "Amsterdam" and "Rotterdam"... "Dam" itself means dam. Because most parts of the Netherlands are lower than the horizontal line, it is necessary to build dams in different places to prevent waterlogging. With dams, there are naturally waterways. This "Dam" also shows the characteristics of Warrendam. There are many waterways. Many buildings are built next to the waterway, and you can visit a place by sitting on a boat. Warrendam is a coastal city, and you can see the results of the Dutch people surrounding the sea to build fields. In this area, rivers are intertwined and windmills are everywhere. The houses are mostly small buildings from the 19th century, with charming scenery. Because they are close to the sea, the fishing industry is also very developed and the people are simple.

The most famous hotel in the city, "DelLutine", is the property of Warrendam's boss Horns. This hotel was built in 1799 and is an old Dutch hotel - an old house with only three floors. Although it is old, the business is good. Europeans pay great attention to history and tradition. The older things are, the more cherished and respected. This hotel also brought a lot of money to Horns.

Such a place is quite suitable for Zhang Jun's personality, leisurely and relaxed.

Now, they are moving out of this place where they have lived for more than a month and moving to the training base of the suburban club. The neighbors are reluctant to let go, and Wang Bo is even more reluctant to let go, but Qiu Suhui is right. For the sake of Zhang Jun and Yang Pan's future and for their greater development, they must leave.

I heard that the two players were leaving, and everyone nearby came to see them off and help. The scene was very lively for a while.

Wang Hua watched the scene from the side and said to Li Yan beside him: "Do you think they can become stars? Everyone who comes to see them off will thank them one by one. The neighbors only seem to regard them as ordinary people, and they have no temperament as stars at all..."

Li Yan shook his head: "Temperament? What is temperament? Reject the fans' autograph request? Reject the reporter's interview request? Attack the referee on the court? Push the opponent? The reason why the stars are called 'stars' is because they are better than others on the football field. It does not mean that they can be arrogant and superior off the court. I really like the way they are now, two ordinary big boys. Think about some so-called 'stars' in China, hum!"

"Haha! This is not what a football reporter should say!"

"I am not a domestic football reporter now, I am just an ordinary fan who cares about Chinese football."

The last bag was put into the car and finally moved it. In fact, there was not much of the two of them, but the enthusiasm of the neighbors made them stop and stop again.

"Uncle Wang, we are leaving. You should take care of yourself!" Zhang Jun and Yang Pan went up to hug and say goodbye to Uncle Wang respectively.

"Anyway, I can meet you often in the future. I will definitely see you on TV. I will definitely watch Warren Dam's game." Wang Bo smiled and wrinkles on his face.

"Are you really not going to be a chef at the club?" Yang Pan asked.

Wang Bo shook his head: "I can't do it, so I'd better concentrate on my small restaurant. My wife is too tired during this period..."

"Then we will come to your place to have dinner often."

"Haha! When you come, I will treat you with a nutritious meal!"

The three of them laughed, covering up a trace of sorrow of separation.

When the car gradually drove away, Li Yan looked at the back of the car and murmured: "It must be a new beginning..."
Chapter completed!
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