At the beginning of the new year, Millwall is just as Fleet Street describes: moving forward steadily, and the Wild Lion Dynasty is still unchallenged!

This season has been more stable than ever, not only in terms of results, but also in terms of impressions, which is the image of the club, and the biggest change in the overall strength of the team is the increase in the depth of the bench.

It doesn't matter how many people are on the bench, but how many talents are available is the most important thing.

Millwall's first-team squad is not crowded, but the bench players have been very useful, especially with the development of Metzelde, Barzagli and Alonso this season, allowing the Lions to cope with the usual injury situation.

The league continues to soar, with a draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-final at White Hart Lane and calls for a return to home for the final in the second leg, with the Carabao Cup final at the end of February in the eyes of Lions.

When February arrives, the second phase of the Champions League group stage kicks off quickly, this year is the World Cup year, and the European League will end earlier, so the European competition schedule is also relatively preferred.

Millwall will be a guest in Munich to challenge old enemies Bayern Munich.

Aldridge's days are still in order, the club's work tasks are a little easier, and now he is thinking more about the national team, before the World Cup, there will be one or two warm-up games every month, he plans to use one training during this time, that is, to give the substitute players time to run in, one to maintain the competitive state and tacit understanding of the main team, and so on, as for the record. Warm-up matches. Inconsequential. FIFA points, Aldrich never cared.

On the evening before his trip to Munich, Aldrich unexpectedly received a call from his eldest brother, Barnett.

"Come to my house for dinner and introduce a friend to you."

"Huh? What kind of friends? ”

"You'll know when you come."

"Am I alone?"

"Well, let's have a family reunion another day, you'll come here alone today, dinner, and the three of us."

"Okay."

Aldrich hung up the phone and texted Ewentiao. He drove out of London.

On the way to the car, he seemed to be in a state of interest, and he thought that the friends introduced by Barnett might not have much to do with him, and it might be another boring dinner.

But Barnett's return to London was a surprise to him.

Barnett no longer lives in West London, but has bought an old castle in a secluded place outside London, surrounded by idyllic scenery and aristocratic style? I can't see it, but it's a bit of a low-key seclusion, and the rich pretend to be mysterious.

Aldrich drove into the castle, he didn't like to live in this kind of place. It's too lonely to be around, and it's easy to be lonely.

The butler in the castle greeted Aldrich politely. Led him directly to the top floor of the castle, it seems that dinner was served on the rooftop.

Aldrich couldn't understand what Barnett's tone was, although it was spring, it was still cold, and he was eating dinner with a cold wind blowing on the rooftop?

He has been here before, the space is vast, specially repaired, along the edge of the fence there are planted flowers, the head is an endless sky, walking to the edge of the fence can look down on the vast countryside around it, the view is best at dusk, at night, it is dark, there is nothing to appreciate.

When he stepped onto the rooftop, it was softly lit and quite poetic, and he saw Barnett and another person standing on the edge of the rooftop talking and laughing, looking at the backs of the two people in suits and leather shoes, Aldrich walked over with a calm demeanor, heard footsteps, and the two turned back.

Aldridge was stunned when he saw another person, Barnett's friend.

This man, he knows!

To be exact, a long, long time ago, Aldrich knew who he was, and the other party didn't know him.

"Ha, Aldrich, it's just in time, I'll introduce you"

"No, I'll come on my own, Aldrich Hall, first time meeting, nice to meet you, Roman Abramovich."

Looking at the other party's outstretched hand, Aldrich naturally shook hands with the other party and said, "Fortunately, fortunately." ”

The housekeeper arranged for the servant to set the table, and the carefully prepared meals were put on the table one by one, the dishes were good dishes, and the wine was good wine, but Aldrich's thoughts were racing, and he couldn't understand what it was like to suddenly meet Abu at this time.

The three men took their seats and began to enjoy dinner, how did Barnett and Abu know each other, and what was their relationship, Aldrich was not interested in finding out, anyway, now the three of them sat together and had dinner "happily".

Most of the time, Abu and Barnett are talking, and the topic revolves around personal interests, both of them are rich people, and Aldrich seems out of place when they can talk together.

It is estimated that there is a butler next to him, and the content of the chat is unremarkable, and after the dinner is over, Abu stands up and says goodbye, and says to Aldrich before leaving: "Aldrich, I am also a person who likes football, and we have the opportunity to communicate more." ”

"yes, definitely."

Aldrich replied, and watched Abu leave with Barnett.

When he was gone, Aldrich moved a chair from the table to the edge of the rooftop, sat down, put his feet on the fence, lit a cigarette, and said inexplicably: "What's the point of this meal?" ”

Barnett leaned his back against the edge of the fence, lit a cigarette, and said with a smile: "What's the problem with knowing one more friend?" ”

"Friends? Hehe. ”

"Aldrich, how much is Millwall worth?"

Aldrich frowned and asked, "Why are you asking this?" ”

"I just want to know."

"Conservative estimates, £800 million."

Aldrich was unashamed.

Maybe his calculation is wrong, but in a horizontal comparison, this price is almost the lowest, Manchester United can sell 600 million pounds, Millwall's hardware is no worse than Manchester United, the first team plus the youth team players, the total value is far Manchester United, Millwall is located in London, in terms of prices and income, the future is higher than Manchester.

Barnett frowned slightly and said, "So tall? Why is Millwall now assessed at around £580 million? ”

Aldrich shrugged and said, "It's normal, they only evaluate the value of the present. Potential is not assessed. It's like land prices in London are getting more and more expensive. Millwall spent 200 million to build the stadium, in their eyes only 300 million at most, but in two years, this stadium may reach 500 million value, as well as the value of the players, the evaluation agency must not dare to overestimate, they may think that Henry is only worth 3ooo million, but Millwall if it is sold. 4ooo million is just the starting price. Millwall is getting more and more valuable by the day, and then again, why do you ask this? Could it be? ”

Aldridge said something, and Barnett did not hide it, and said calmly: "Although 800 million pounds is a bit much, if you are willing to sell the club, someone will be able to afford this price, and it is possible to give you an additional 5ooo to 100 million pounds." ”

"Abu?"

"Well, it's him."

Aldrich flicked the cigarette butt off, stood up and walked outside. Seeing this, Barnett was surprised and said, "What's wrong?" ”

Aldrich turned around and said disappointedly, "What's wrong with me, you ask?" I also want to ask you what's wrong? I've been working in Millwall for almost eight years. You want me to sell Millwall to someone else for a meal? tf！ What benefits did he give? ”

Barnett didn't expect Aldridge to react like this, and hurriedly said: "I think it's a good deal, I've heard from Andrew, and you're planning to retire this summer, right?" In that case, how much did you make in less than ten years by selling the club? The original 30 million pounds is not worth mentioning, you have made 1 billion pounds! ”

There is no problem with Barnett's calculation, if Aldridge sells Millwall, he only sells ownership, and the funds in the club's account can be cleared at any time for himself, plus the income from the sale, it is more than 1o billion pounds.

Aldrich sneered and asked, "What's the use of a billion bills?" I can't spend all my money now, and giving me an extra 100,000, 10,000,000, 10,000,000,000 won't make me happy for a minute! ”

"You can create a more brilliant career, you can leave this business to future generations, to Earl, to Bert, to you"

"That's your ambition, it's none of my business! I think it's good now, you can say that I have no ambitions, you can say that I am a little rich, I don't care! ”

Aldridge retorted in a strong tone, without any embarrassment or shame.

Barnett is rich, Abu is rich, maybe 1oo00 million, maybe 2oo0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Aldrich now has 300 million pounds in his private account, he is satisfied, anyway, he can't spend it all, he doesn't envy those who are richer than him, give him more money, he doesn't know how to spend it, he has a comfortable big house to live in, a respectful partner, two lovely and sometimes naughty sons, and a job that can make him tired and satisfied, think and enjoy, lose and excited, this is his life, it is his qiē, he doesn't feel that he has given up these, Pursuing a so-called higher class of life will make him happier.

Barnett was stunned and speechless for a long time, and after about a minute, he sighed and said softly, "Aldrich, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interfere with you, I, I, I just, just"

"Just what?"

"I just think you're a football coach, even if it's a football club owner, I think it's a waste for you."

Aldridge closed his eyes and pondered for a few seconds, then calmed down after opening his eyes, and said lightly: "Maybe you have always looked down on the industry I am engaged in, in your eyes, this kind of sports club is just a toy in the hands of a rich man, if you want, you can buy many clubs and succeed at will." I just want to say goodbye to you, for me, my work, I put 15 years of passion, I love my job, you can look down on my work forever, but it is never possible for me to become like you. ”

Barnett smiled bitterly and said, "Now I know, it's really impossible." There are very few people in the world who can refuse the temptation of 1o billion pounds, and I don't know whether to admire you or call you a fool in my heart! To tell you the truth, Abu wants to buy your club, and I really want him to buy it, so that you have the opportunity to get out of the industry, and then, our brothers join forces to create a bigger Hall family business, and now in the United States, the Internet industry is in the midst of drastic changes, if you can help me, no, not help me, we fight side by side, I believe that in ten years, maybe what you can earn will not be 1o billion pounds, but 1o 1 billion, 5o or even 1oo, 5oo. However, it seems that you don't have that idea. ”

When Aldrich heard this, he shook his head and said, "For your career, I am just a layman. ”

"Aldrich, you are by no means a layman, your private account agent investment is listed under my company, OMG, how much money did you make? How many times has the capital been multiplied? ”

"I don't want to discuss this, there's no point. My money, it's enough, how much you can earn, as long as you don't become a beggar, I don't care. ”

"Hehehe, thanks to you, if I would become a beggar in this life, I would rather commit suicide than face you."

Barnett walked up to Aldrich, put his hands on his shoulders, and said solemnly: "I apologize to you, can you forgive me?" ”

Aldrich looked at him and asked, "Can I beat you up?" ”

"Don't be stupid, you can't beat me."

"Maybe." (To be continued......)

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