In fact, Nathan Neil's feeling for Lu Ling has been changing. He used to be a typical young billionaire in her mind, but after getting acquainted with it, she felt less typical. She had no interest in tracing the roots of the Lawrence family or learning about his past, because she didn't have much curiosity about him. He's a Tony Starck (Iron Man), she thinks—but in fact, Lawrence Jr. is neither cynical nor that highly intelligent.

There are three main things he has in common with the Marvel superhero: first, he is very handsome, second, he is very rich, and third, he has a traumatic childhood.

People are always similar and different.

Lu Ling knew very well that she couldn't be friends with Nathan Neal in the full sense of the word, and likewise, she didn't think that Pat would become friends with Nathan Neill in the full sense of the word. But this does not prevent her from having some trust in him. Abandon all the aura and pompousness of this American boss, he is a friendly person. It's already hard to come by.

After losing her 100th game in charge, Nathan Neal comforted her with Toney and said they would support her no matter what the media and fans thought of the start of the season. She was confident that they were sincere, but she was also well aware that when things got serious enough that they might still let her go. Tim asked her if she felt a sense of crisis. Lu Ling said that she did not have a sense of crisis of being fired, but she did have some football confusion.

What the newspapers say, what the fans think, she doesn't care anymore. Odds – like how likely she is to finish in the top four or how likely she is to win the title – is also unimportant to her, as is the possibility of finishing seventh in the table after six rounds of Premier League.

According to Nathan Neal, the most important thing at the moment is not to let the players lose their confidence in her, not to let the players lose their confidence in this season.

Fortunately, this is the beginning of October, and everything is still in time.

****

On the training ground, the manager's expression was serious. Everyone can see that she is not in a good mood. As the media portrayed, Kristen Lue must not be able to sleep well every night now. The players could even see her getting worse and worse dark circles day by day.

She has a high starting point, so people have different expectations for her than the average young coach. If she only led the team to relegation in her first season and early in her second season – then losing two league games in the first six rounds of the season is definitely not a bad record.

But the truth is that she finished fifth in the league in her first season in charge, and broke into the top four last season. As a result, such a start to the season has made her the target of public criticism - and she still can't get out of the evaluation that she only relied on Patrick Amber's ability to have such a good record. Although, it has been more than half a season since Patrick left QPR. In a sense, she proved herself in the second half of last season. However, more people need more convincing data, not boring tactical analysis.

The lawn has just been mowed. It was overcast and the clouds were low, but it didn't seem to rain and the wind wasn't strong. Everything is in order.

Phil felt a little sweat on his spine. He foamed, still a little unreal.

QPR has always been a Championship team in his mind. It's always been a regular TV show in the run-up to summer – with the commentators talking passionately about how up and down their season has been, but in the end they haven't been able to get promotion to the Premier League.

It's only been a few fucking years?!

Isn't this team still in seventh place in the standings? But it seems reasonable that this team should be in the top three.

A guy who grew up with him told him the day before yesterday, "Phil, you've had a terrible start to the season. ”

People form a habit or impression so quickly.

Phil thought again, damn, if you go back ten years, don't Manchester City fans still think that Robinho's arrival is like God's arrival? He bets that now, even if Messi joins Manchester City, Manchester City fans will not be as happy as Robinho was when he joined.

It's weird.

He heard two teammates chatting. Yu Zixiang and Ian.

"Seriously, Ian, I'm not used to only six rounds of league games and we've lost two games. ”

"Me too, but I'm sure we're going to get better and better. I hope the team ...... in December."

Phil couldn't help but interject: "If everybody thinks we should be in the top four, what about the big teams? Manchester United are three points more than us, and the fuck Chelsea are still close to the relegation zone." His tone was disdainful.

When the good-looking Scotsman heard his words, he glanced at him and laughed sarcastically. Ian said: "Phil, I thought you knew what kind of team you joined yourself. ”

Phil blushed and hurriedly said loudly: "A small club that has never won a top league title. ”

The shorter but equally strong left-back came up to him and bumped him on the shoulder, saying contemptuously and defiantly: "At first I just thought you were a fool, but now I think you're not only a fool, but also an unambitious one." ”

Phil grabbed Yu Zixiang's training shirt and shoved him violently, "Don't get so close to me!" Phil said in disgust.

Yu Zixiang can't remember the last time a teammate made this move at him on the court. So, his first reaction was actually surprise. turned into anger.

The push-push action quickly escalates. Ian reached out and tried to pull the two apart, but he heard Phil pop out again:

"Aren't you playing so well because of Patrick Amber? ”

The words of the eighteen-year-old, who was also from East London and from the east of Leiden, angered the Scotsman and many of his teammates who had already gathered around.

They looked at him with anger in their eyes. But Phil felt the anger in those eyes diminish, and they were actually looking at him with sympathy and disdain. Such gazes, from childhood to adulthood, are too much.

He forgot about £6,000, he forgot his agreement with the manager.

Phil let go of his hand that grabbed Yu Zixiang's collar, but in the next second, he swung his fist into Yu Zixiang's face.

****

Yu Zixiang touched the left side of his face with the back of his hand, and it was still a little swollen. He glanced at Phil, who was sitting next to him, and the corners of the bastard's mouth were swollen, thanks to him.

The last time Yu Zixiang sat in the head coach's office so nervously was ten months ago. Pat had a fight with Christine, they went for a drink, got drunk and missed the training session. They were all punished, and within a month, Pat left for Barcelona and never returned. Thinking of this, he pursed his lips. He looked up at the manager again.

Lu Ling stared at Phil.

He always remembers to apply hairspray. She doubted that he could use up a can in a week. The slightly thin face is full of stubbornness, and so are the eyes. The corners of his mouth were grinning, and he was not lightly beaten, and it was estimated that it might hurt to speak.

She really wanted to know what was in this kid's head.

Phil scratched his hair, he couldn't stand the silence, he tried to pull the corners of his mouth, "Boss, I know I don't have a pretty face, please don't stare at me." ”

Yu Zixiang couldn't help laughing, but he hurriedly returned to the poker face.

Lu Ling had already heard what happened to Ian, and she originally blamed Ian for not dissuading the two in time, but after hearing it, she could also understand Ian. Scottish boys are still young after all. In the end, it was Nedham who pulled away a couple of entangled players in the past. She suspects that if Nedham hadn't arrived in time to do so, Phil would have been beaten up by the gang.

She stood up, her voice calmer, "You two will each deduct a week's salary." ”

Yu Zixiang didn't react, and Phil's brows furrowed.

"Phil, you go and stay in the reserves. ”

“…… How long?" asked Phil as well.

Lu Ling shrugged, "Until I think you can come back." ”

Phil didn't say anything, but he kicked his chair and prepared to go out.

"Wait a minute. ”

Phil looked back.

'You're a player in this team now, don't forget that, you're one of us. ”

Phil remembered what he had said on the court. He knows it's true, but is it true? Does anyone on this team really think that?

The bitch seemed to read his mind.

"If you want everybody to see you as part of this team, you should think of yourself first. She said.

Phil looked at her, grinned, and seemed to hurt himself, and he gave an exaggerated "*" and left the office.

After a while, Yu Zixiang, who had been sitting in the chair without moving, said, "Boss, what about my punishment?"

Lu Ling looked at him: "I have already said that I will be fined a week's salary." ”

"That's it?"

"Yes. Zixiang, I know he did it first. However, I would advise you to keep your emotions in check, I don't want to see that happen again. Also, he's new here, and even if he's a jerk, don't let him feel like you're all bullying him. He was only eighteen years old. ”

Yu Zixiang nodded.

****

Patrick looked up at the Catalan sky. It's a bit gloomy, a bit like London.

Barcelona have been in excellent form in the last two La Liga rounds, but Patrick hasn't been feeling good lately. Under Pep Guardiola's tactics, he feels a little restricted, and all the team's attacks need to revolve around Lionel Messi. However, Messi is 31 years old, and his running has been declining a few years ago, and in this case, Neymar and himself have struggled to play and have to take on a lot of defensive responsibilities.

He received a message on his mobile phone, which was sent by Zixiang. It was a selfie of Zixiang with a little swollen face.

He replied:

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