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Chapter 786 Old Friend (2)

Chapter 786 Old Friend ([-])

London, England.

"Mr. Contrares, what are you doing? Can you hurry up? We're going to miss the plane!"

"Don't clean up! Now it's different from before. We have money. If we need anything, we can just buy it there!"

"Huh, can you put everything else in your bag? God, Mr. Contrares, don't you want to take the Chinese New Year to South Africa too? My God..."

"Hurry up, Mr. Contrares, I can't wait to set foot on the South African continent! Oh, oh, we're off, we're going to South Africa, we're going to the World Cup finals!"

As soon as Molina, who was carrying a big bag and a small bag, walked out of the house, Felisa, who had been waiting impatiently for a long time, screamed excitedly, her face was full of joy and longing, Molina was helpless and full of doting He glanced at his daughter, shook his head with a smile, and threw the package onto the car parked by the roadside.

"Come on, Felisa! Let's go, to the airport, and...to South Africa!"

Felisa cheered again, and the black car quickly merged into the busy traffic and drove towards the airport.

……

South Africa, Johannesburg.

"The Chinese economic delegation will visit Europe during the World Cup... This time the economic exchange activities are huge. Many famous Chinese businessmen accompanied them. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce also sent commissioners to lead the team. They will travel to many European countries. , Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy... It is foreseeable that if things go well, China, with its rapid economic development, will establish closer cooperative relations with European countries..."

In the hotel room, Fan Bizhuang, who was boringly pressing the remote control, suddenly saw this news report on the TV, and his expression was startled.

Today's China is no longer the time when it was bullied by world powers half a century ago. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially since the reform and opening up, the economy of mainland China has developed at an incredible speed, and the changes can not be described as rapid.Although living abroad all year round, Fan Bizhuang has never stopped paying attention to domestic news because of the ties in the country. He is very clear that China is now an absolute world power, both economically and militarily. , have enough energy to affect the world.

Especially in recent years, due to the sluggish international economic environment, China's economy has maintained a good momentum and is rising upwards. China's international status and voice are becoming more and more important, and it is also affecting more and more people. world economy.

Such diplomatic and economic visits and exchanges between the East and the West have been frequent over the years.

There was nothing surprising about this at first, but what surprised Fan Bizhuang was that in a quick glance, he actually saw an acquaintance on TV.

On the screen, a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and big eyes was walking at the front of the team. His momentum was very calm, and he also had a trace of sharpness that could not be concealed. The temperament of a soldier was extremely obvious.And between his brows, there was even a slight resemblance to Fan Bizhuang.

Although Fan Bizhuang had never met the owner of this face in person, he had gotten to know him very well through video chats over the past year, so he was sure that it was impossible for him to identify the wrong person .

"Uncle? Isn't he from the army? Why did he come to Europe with the economic mission?"

The middle-aged man was Fan Bizhuang's uncle, Lin Aiguo, the elder brother of his long-deceased mother.

Fan Bizhuang knew that Lin Aiguo was a member of the army and had nothing to do with the Ministry of Commerce or the Ministry of Commerce, but now he suddenly learned that he had become a member of the economic delegation, which made him somewhat puzzled .

Of course, he was just talking about some doubts. He doesn't have the right or qualification to ask about these matters. Among other things, if the uncle has some missions that may involve some secrets, he If Mao rashly calls and asks, maybe it will cause some trouble to the other party?

It's just that Fan Bizhuang was somewhat regretful. The destination of the Chinese economic mission this time was Europe, and he was now in the African continent. He was destined not to be able to reunite with this uncle who had only met in the video.

Fan Bizhuang shook his head, and was about to continue pressing the remote control when Ramos pushed the door open and walked in.

"Hey, buddy, what are you doing? Ha, you don't have to practice today, are you interested in going out on the street with me? We can go and see the charm of African black pearls, tsk tsk, I have been yearning for this for a long time ..."

Ramos had an expression on his face, and Fan Bizhuang knew what this guy was thinking at the moment without thinking, so he gave him a supercilious look, and waved his hand lightly: "I'm not interested."

"Well, you know, Fan, I never force others, I just want to tell you that if you don't go, it will be your loss." Ramos had expected Fan Bizhuang's rejection, pouted , turned around and was about to leave, "By the way, I met Coach Minano just now, and he asked me to tell you that someone is looking for you downstairs, it seems to be your friend... Do you want to meet?"

"..."

Fan Bizhuang was speechless, since someone was looking for me, why didn't you tell me earlier, instead, you invited me out to "roam" as soon as you came?

Facing Fan Bizhuang's questioning eyes, Ramos didn't feel the slightest embarrassment, and grinned: "In front of women and friends, I think the former is more important, ha, I thought you were the same as me, but... well, Fan, you really disappoint me!"

After that, he shook his head and left with a sigh.

"..."

Fan Bizhuang couldn't help but rolled his eyes again. He had a better understanding of the phrase "prefer sex over friends", and Ramos had already given him the best interpretation with practical actions.

"The little bird that curses someone, won't get hard tonight."

Fan Bizhuang thought viciously, got out of bed, put on his shoes, opened the door and went downstairs.

……

"Lauren!"

As soon as Fan Bizhuang came out of the elevator, he saw the young man sitting on the sofa in the hotel lobby. His eyes lit up, and a long-lost joy rose from the bottom of his heart.

Lauren, who was sitting on the sofa, was looking around with anticipation and nervousness in his eyes. What he expected was that he would reunite with his old friend whom he hadn't seen for almost two years. For Fan Bizhuang, maybe the other party is now The achievements in football seem to be two worlds away from him, but in his heart, Fan Bizhuang is his best friend, not because the other party is a big star, but because they once advised each other in La Masia. A deep friendship through the ages.

That is the best memory and the most precious memory - time is moving forward, but the friendship at that time was not mixed with any impurities.

What Lauren is worried about is that he is not worried that his old friend will become lukewarm to him because of the major change in his current status, but, after all, this is during the World Cup and it is approaching the final. Fan Bizhuang will choose not to meet with himself for the time being in order to prepare for the final with all his strength-it won't delay much time to meet, but Lauren just can't help but worry about gain and loss.

However, when the familiar voice sounded in the lobby, all of Lauren's worries were swept away. He bounced up from the sofa with a "huh~", turned his head, and saw Fan Bizhuang facing him. He trotted towards him in surprise.

"Fan!"

Lauren also yelled in surprise, spread her arms, and gave Fan Bizhuang a fierce bear hug.

"Long time no see, buddy!"

"Long time no see, buddy!"

While embracing, the two said this sentence almost in unison. They were taken aback for a moment, and then they both burst out laughing.

"It seems that our tacit understanding is still there!"

"Ha, even if we can't fight side by side together, this tacit understanding will not change!"

The two of them said the same thing almost at the same time again. This time, the two of them were not in a daze, but continued to laugh until tears almost fell down.

"Didn't bother you, Fan? I just wanted to see, in fact, during the World Cup, I was in South Africa, just didn't go to see the Spanish game live. But now that you are all in the final, I must come So, I just wanted to meet you and tell you: Fan, you guys, you did a great job! This is the World Cup final, it's very exciting to think about, I may not have a chance to join the national team, but I think I am very proud and satisfied to see my best friend standing on the stage of the finals, even standing on the highest peak in the world!"

"So you have to work harder, Lauren, who can say what will happen in the future, as long as you work hard, maybe in the future, your performance will be affirmed by the national team, and then we can stand side by side again It's time to fight."

Fan Bizhuang pulled Lauren and sat down on the sofa. He didn't want to talk about the national team in front of his friends. Although Lauren was an optimistic person by nature, his football talent and ability were there. If there is an accident, he may not be called by the national team throughout his career. No matter how optimistic a person is, he may have a lot of regrets in his heart.Fan Bizhuang didn't want to sprinkle salt on his friend's "wound".

"By the way, how are you doing recently? I heard from Mr. Contrares that you did a pretty good job in Italy. Although Sassuolo is a Serie B team, it is said that they have a chance to reach the first division." ..."

Fan Bizhuang asked about his friend's development in Italy.

"It's really not bad."

When talking about her experience in Italy, Lauren also became energetic. The two old friends talked and laughed affectionately just like before.

"At the beginning, I was a little uncomfortable there. After all, the living habits there are different from Iberia... But the fans are very enthusiastic, they have always supported me, and the club has also given me a lot of help. I gradually adapted to it. I got used to the life there, and also adapted to the football there... Ha, it's a pity to say that we were qualified to play in the promotion playoffs in the season that ended before, but we didn't perform well in the last few rounds of the league, and finally fell short... But it doesn't matter, next season, we will continue to work hard..."

"That's good. Lauren, you have to work hard. Maybe you and your team will be promoted to the top league in the future, and then perform better and better. It would be even better if you can qualify for the European war. The two of us The brothers will meet each other in the European arena..."

"Fan, don't you blame me, Europe? This is too far away from me."

"Ha, you have to have more confidence in yourself. Even if Sassuolo can't do it, as long as you perform well, there will definitely be big players who will look at you. Opportunities, don't they come..."

"Haha, that's true. I have to work harder, otherwise I will brag to others that Fan is my good friend and brother. If someone asks me where I play football, if I say an unknown small club, that's not it. Is it embarrassing for you... Ha, by the way, how are you preparing? Are you confident in the final?"

"Of course, have you forgotten who I am, buddy? I'm Fan. In my world, there is no such word as 'lack of confidence'!"

"It's still the same stinky fart as before, haha..."

In the lobby of the hotel, there were people coming and going, and there was constant noise. The afternoon sun shone in through the huge transparent glass windows. The two old friends, with smiles as bright as the sun, talked softly.

(End of this chapter)