Chapter 9: Goodbye, Getafe
No verdict was pronounced on the day of the trial, and it is estimated that it will take several more hearings before the result is reached. "Sports Weekly" is not a persimmon that people can pinch casually, and it will definitely have to struggle for a while.
There is no need for Chang Sheng to stay here and wait for the results.
The next day he didn't go anywhere, stayed with his parents, and then left.
This time he didn't go to South or North America, he flew straight back to Spain.
Madrid, Spain.
Now that he's leaving, there's something to deal with.
For example, the house rented in Getafe, and ...... That bottle of sherry.
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Lemmon was in his room, fulfilling his duties as a porter.
He had an unopened bottle of sherry on his desk.
Most of the time he performs his duties as a porter, but when he accidentally catches a glimpse of sherry, his mind comes alive again.
He thought of that promise.
When the team really upgrades, be sure to have a drink with Chang Sheng!
He hasn't forgotten it.
But it seems that the other person has forgotten......
Chang Sheng has not returned since that time from Getafe, and he has returned to China directly from Valencia.
He has signed with Valencia and will not remain in Getafe.
So can you still invite him to drink this glass of wine?
Lemmon was there sad when suddenly the door was pushed open, and he quickly raised his head and looked through the window. Wanted to see who's coming in.
Then he saw Chang Sheng's smiling face: "Lemon! You didn't drink my wine secretly? ”
Lemmon was stunned, he thought he had seen it wrong.
But the next second he reacted, and he jumped up: "Chang! Hell, you damn ...... How did you get back? ”
"I haven't said goodbye to you yet, of course I'm going to come back......"
Before Chang Sheng finished speaking, he was hugged by Lemmon, and the strong body odor on the black man stimulated Chang Sheng's nose. But Chang Sheng now feels that his nose is sour, but it is definitely not because of this.
Even if you have already decided to leave. The people here ...... I don't seem to resent myself.
"Yes, you must come back and say goodbye to us!" Lemmon said through gritted teeth in his ear.
Then he let go of Chang Sheng, turned and walked back to his room. When I came out again, I took a bottle of wine and came out.
"This is the best sherry I've ever treasured, and I said I had to have a drink with you this time. You can't make any more excuses......"
Lemmon said as he opened the bottle.
Chang Sheng was stopped by him: "Wait for a good evening, I'll invite everyone to dinner in the evening, let's have a party in the patio, and I'll have a good drink with you at that time!" ”
Then he patted Lemon on the shoulder, "Now, I have to inform the others." ”
With that, he began to go upstairs and knock on doors from house to house.
Lemmon looked at the corner of the stairs and looked down at the bottle of sherry he had treasured for seven years.
He fumbled with the glass bottle and sighed softly.
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That evening, a simple farewell party took place in the patio of the apartment building.
Because the winning is at short notice. So it's just a simple dinner. Aunt Maria contributed her best paella, and Chang Sheng called some chefs from the restaurant to cook other dishes.
But it seems that everyone has a tacit understanding, but there is no talk of leaving at the party. Whether it is the neighbors who win or the victory themselves, no one mentions it.
They just chatted together and talked about the past. Tell me about the first time Chang Sheng came to this apartment.
Let's talk about the celebration party everyone held for him after the first first-team win.
Let's talk about how Chang Sheng saved Kate who was about to commit suicide with a three-inch incorruptible tongue on the rooftop. Gracie.
Let's talk about Christmas parties.
Let's talk about how the team beat Atletico Madrid home and away.
Let's talk about how Chang Sheng led the team back on track when the club was in an economic crisis, and won the championship four rounds ahead of schedule and one round ahead of schedule.
……
They talked a lot about the past, and Chang Sheng reminisced with them about the past season. Every bit of it is in my heart.
Chang Sheng laughed with them, sighed together, and was silent together.
Then, finally, it was time to really say goodbye.
At the end of the party, Javier. Carmona came up and gave Chang Sheng a hug: "No matter where you are, do it well, Chang!" It's a shame that we in Getafe weren't able to keep you...... That damn Moscokdo has already gotten out, he paid for it, alas...... No amount of price will keep you coming back......"
Then he couldn't go any further, and his eyes were a little red after drinking some wine.
He is really reluctant to win...... It's a pity that creation makes people.
"I didn't want to leave Getafe like that, Javier ......"
Javier. Carmona nodded, hugged Chang Sheng hard, and left.
The next person standing in front of Chang Sheng was Daniel, who was wearing a pair of gold-wire glasses, he pushed the frame, and did not hug it, but just stretched out his hand and held Chang Sheng's hand: "I wish you good luck, Chang." There is no problem with your choice...... No, don't laugh, I'm not trying to mock you. If it were me, I would do the same. Staying in Getafe will certainly allow you to continue to cement your place in our hearts, but it will not do you much good for your career. Getafe is so big, and by the time you're there, you've tapped into the full potential of the team and the city...... I've never met Alfonso. When the Perez Stadium is full, there are still so many people outside who want to come in...... But that's about it. Getafe is a small city, and the population and economic base of the city here determine that the Getafe team will not be able to achieve great development...... And you, often, you are an ambitious person and also capable, so you can't stay in this small place, you should go to a bigger and better stage to show your talent. Valencia are really good, they already have a strong squad. You don't have much work to do and can keep a continuation ......"
Daniel showed the style of his lectures in college, and talked about Chang Sheng's career plan.
Chang Sheng did not have the slightest impatient expression on his face, but nodded frequently, indicating that Daniel was right.
Finally, Daniel patted Chang Sheng's shoulder: "It's getting better and better, the stage is getting bigger and bigger." Don't look back. I don't want to see you back in Getafe! ”
Because of this last sentence, Aunt Maria glared at Daniel, and then walked over to Chang Sheng. Looking at Chang Sheng, his expression suddenly became a little tangled, and his mouth snorted.
Chang Sheng looks at her like this. He took the initiative to hug the chubby Aunt Maria.
"Ha, I'm glad to see you so pretty, Aunt Maria. I won't be able to eat at your house in the future, I'll miss you......"
Speaking of rice, Aunt Mary finally remembered what she should say. "You're right, Chang. I tell you, leaving Getafe is a great loss for you! You know what, because you can't eat Aunt Maria's paella that I cooked! Although Valencia is the birthplace of paella, I can guarantee that I must be the best! ”
Chang Sheng nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, that's right." I know I know, Aunt Mary. I've already eaten it, and Valencia's paella is really not as good as Aunt Maria's secret family paella! ”
Aunt Mary was amused by Chang Sheng's words: "It's nonsense! But that's a good point! Okay, I'm not going to say anything to embarrass you, Chang. Good luck. Often. I hope you are getting better and better and more famous......"
By the end, Aunt Maria's eyes had begun to redden, and her voice had choked.
"Thank you, Aunt Maria, thank you." Chang Sheng was also saddened by Aunt Mary's appearance.
That's why he didn't want to say goodbye to the players. Let's be honest...... It's really annoying to say goodbye to this kind of thing.
In front of these neighbors, Chang Sheng may still be able to show his true feelings without feeling ashamed. But in front of the players, he has always appeared as a tough man, how can he show weakness in front of his own players?
This is the creed of always winning, as a head coach, you must be the pillar of the players at all times, you must make them feel that you can be relied on, whether it is in front of or behind people, you can't let them see your weak side, you can't make them think that you are actually an ordinary person who has the same weaknesses as them, will be injured, bleed, fail, and even die.
You have to make the players think you're an invincible god, that's it.
Since he is a god, he naturally can't show his emotions in front of the players.
The last person standing in front of Chang Sheng was the porter Lemmon, who held a bottle of wine in his hand.
"I wanted to have a drink with you, but after thinking about it, I'd better give you this bottle of wine."
Chang Sheng was a little surprised: "We drank at night, didn't we?" ”
Lemmon shook his head: "It's another bottle, not this one." ”
Chang Sheng smiled: "How many treasures do you have, Lemon?" ”
"You don't care about it, I'll give you this bottle of wine anyway! But don't leave it too long, it's almost ripe, so drink it quickly. ”
"Then why don't you drink it today?"
"That's not good, it's my personal gift to you.
Chang Sheng heard him say this, so he had to take his treasure, and then thanked: "Thank you, Lemon." Thank you. ”
Lemon waved his hand again and again: "Thank you, it's me who says thank you." ”
Aunt Mary next to her also said, "Yes, it's me who should say thank you......"
"It's us." Daniel pushed the frame and added.
The rest of the people and neighbors also nodded, and they all stood behind everyone, Chang Sheng.
Aunt Maria looked back at them, turned to Chang Sheng and said, "Yes, I only agreed to Daniel once today. ”
Hearing Aunt Maria say this, Daniel smiled helplessly.
Aunt Mary continued: "It is indeed us who say thank you. Go to Valencia and do a good job, don't think about what happened to Getafe, and if we meet in the first division, don't think about it, often. ”
Chang Sheng was so moved that he shook his head and said, "I won't, Aunt Maria." I'm a very professional person! ”
Everyone laughed.
Then, in the midst of laughter, Chang Sheng said goodbye to his Getafe time completely.
In this satellite town southwest of Madrid, Chang Sheng has completed the transformation from an ordinary fan to a real head coach.
And in Valencia, in the east of Spain, he will continue to work hard for his dream.
Become the world's top head coach, the achievements are incomparably brilliant, so that everyone who has witnessed their own growth can be proud! ……)