The FA hearing was conducted via video conference.

Four FA officials were in attendance. On the other side, Lu Ling and her agent Steve Baker and two QPR staff members attended.

Steve has collected relevant evidence to prove that Lu Ling has nothing to do with Lu Yungui's gambling behavior, and sent it to the FA by email, and also explained it one by one at the hearing.

Lu Ling did not deny knowing his father's gambling addiction, but stressed that he would never provide him with information, and he did not know that he had placed a bet on a QPR match. And her opposition to her father's intention to gamble is proved through several text message records sent by Lu Ling to Lu Yungui in the past.

At the same time, Lu Ling also stressed the crucial nature of the two QPR games that Lu Yungui bet on, in order to logically convince the FA officials that it was impossible for him to win a few thousand pounds of bets for his father at the high cost of the team's potential to miss out on European qualification.

From the expressions of the FA officials, there is not much to see. Finally, they said they would continue to investigate and gather evidence, and that an announcement would be issued next month announcing the outcome of the investigation and whether penalties would be imposed.

After the hearing, Lu was exhausted. Not physically, but mentally. In a sense, she had been worried about it happening, but she didn't expect it to happen. No matter how evasive she is, the headlines are always a reminder that she is suspected of gambling – how ridiculous it sounds.

There was silence in Harrington's conference room.

When only Lu Ling and Steve were left in the conference room. They talked.

Steve says there is no need to worry too much, as things stand, the FA has not found enough evidence to prove that she is suspected of gambling. In fact, they are impossible to find either. Because she wasn't involved in it at all.

"But people will say, look, that's Christine, her father gambled, and who knows if she was involved. ”

"There are always people who are stupid, you can't change them, you just have to accept their existence. ”

Lu Ling smiled, Steve sometimes spoke harshly, but he could always get to the point.

Steve finally smiled at her, and changed the subject to lightheartedness: "Have you seen the latest adidas commercial?"

"What's wrong?"

"Don't tell me you didn't watch. On social media, on TV, on the bus, it's all our pretty boys. ”

Lu Ling sighed, she had been very busy in the past week, and Pat hadn't mentioned it to her herself, so she really hadn't noticed.

"I guess that should be good. ”

"Far better than good. Steve gave a look of admiration, "And ...... He could be one of the candidates for the cover character of FIFA 2018, and EA has already made a splash. In fact, who could be more suitable than him?"

"Oh, that's good. Lu Ling didn't know what to say. She couldn't help but wonder if Pat would be happy for him if he didn't have a special relationship with her, just one of her players, or if she wouldn't pay attention to him at all. She's a manager and her primary concern is always the value of the players at the competitive level.

"Anyway, you should take a look. Steve lowered his voice slightly, "It's your boyfriend, after all." ”

"I wouldn't use that word. Lu Ling smiled and shook his head.

"Secret lover?" he asked, grimacingly.

Lu Ling showed an expression of disbelief. She spread her hands, "Oh please!"

Steve is still positive, but this time it is true, he said: "Christine, be careful, your father's affairs are still being closely watched, believe me, if the matter between you and Patrick is known to the media at this time......"

"I understand. Lu Ling smiled lightly.

After Steve left, Lu Ling began to work with an inexplicable depression.

In the afternoon, Simon called, and the voice of the new CEO was full of excitement.

"Christine, Hans's matter is almost finalized. ”

Lu Ling's mood suddenly rose, "This is great, Simon! Please tell me more specifically, what is the situation now?"

"Munich 1860 were happy to accept an offer of £16 million, so there was nothing wrong with this. But last night, Pep Guardiola called Hans, and you didn't see the news today? ”

Lu Ling stood up from her chair, a little nervous, "I didn't see it." What's wrong?"

"The report only revealed that the City boss had called Hans, and it was clearly Raiola who had put it out to make us nervous. But what I didn't mention was that Hans should have turned down Pep Guardiola's offer, and I have some sources on the Manchester City side who revealed it to me. Pep Guardiola was in a bad mood last night. ”

Lu Ling couldn't help laughing, this German boy probably made Pep angry.

"And then?"

"Then I talked to Raiola again this morning, and he really threw Man City out and wanted £6.5 million for a broker fee, but I ignored him at all and insisted on £5 million. In the end, he agreed. Actually, it's ridiculously high, almost a third of Hans's transfer fee! If it weren't for the fear of other clubs getting involved, I wouldn't have given this guy so much money. No way, Nate and you are urging. So we have to pay a total of 21 million pounds. The personal terms had been negotiated before, 70,000 pounds a week, and a five-year contract. ”

Lu Lingchang breathed a sigh of relief, "That's great, when is the earliest time to have a physical examination and sign?"

Simon said: "Within a week, Hans has already started looking for a house in London, so don't worry." ”

Lu Ling thanked Simon, thinking that this was also the first transfer negotiated by Simon after coming to the team, she congratulated him again, and then hung up the phone.

If it weren't for Tim having gone on vacation, Lu Ling would definitely call this guy to come to his office for a drink. She didn't want to disturb his vacation, but felt she should tell him anyway, so she sent him an email.

Hans operated successfully.

Lu Ling poured half a glass of champagne and toasted to herself, which was a bit lonely, but her mood on this day went from low to high, and it was perfect to have some alcohol.

A young goalkeeper who has never played in the top league, 16 million pounds, is indeed worth a lot of money. David De Gea went to Manchester United for £17.8 million, but the actual amount paid by QPR was higher than the Red Devils because of agent fees.

The agent's fee of up to £5 million is really not something that any club is willing to pay, even the big clubs.

But in Lu Ling's opinion, it is very worthwhile. Nate must have thought the same. She didn't even need to talk to him about it.

Not only because Hans Bachmeier is definitely worth the price in her eyes, but also because it is a snatch from Manchester City from Pep Guardiola.

At the beginning of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea career, they competed directly with Manchester United on a number of players and eventually won, including the likes of Essien, Mikel Mikel and Arjen Robben.

It's a signal: someone is going to challenge the old order.

The first to break the order of the Premier League was Chelsea, followed by Manchester City. Leicester's title myth did not manage to make it to the big four after that, as the first two did.

Lu Ling knew very well that she and Nick wanted the same thing. What they want to do is not to replicate the myth of Leicester City, they both want their club to be the third team to break the order of the Premier League.

For the upcoming season, Queens Park Rangers, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season, will move into a brand new stadium. FA Cup winner/Premier League Player of the Season Patrick Amber has announced his stay. and the entry of American tycoons. All of this has made the outside world look forward to the future of QPR.

And now, it's time to make some noise in the transfer market.

She will go on to bolster a number of positions, including two defenders (Mensah is one of them), at least one midfielder, and at least two attackers.

She needs a squad of 23 to 25 people, and it needs to have a certain thickness so that she can cope with the four-front battle.

Lu Ling put down the champagne glass.

She looked at the pot of narcissus on the table, which had already bloomed a flower, which was a little pink and white. She glanced again at the quiet training ground outside the floor-to-ceiling window. She was looking forward to seeing Harrington come alive again, and it would be hopeful.

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When Patrick opened the door, Tina jumped right on top of him. He liked her enthusiasm, one might even say flattered. But he still hugged her and reminded her with a smile in her ear. Lu Ling knew that there was someone in his house. She let him go, and he pulled her back and kissed her on the lips, winking and saying "later, baby".

They went inside, and Ruby and the chef were there.

Ruby had just brought Zoe back, and Lu Ling said hello to him, he said that he had a date in the evening, and left after a few hurried chats.

And Pat's chef Lu Ling is the first time I've seen it. He's not very old, in his thirties, probably. Asian-European mixture. Good looks. Previously the head chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant.

"Chinese ancestry?" she asked Pat.

"Japan. Mom is Japanese and Dad is French. ”

Lu Ling chatted with the Japanese-French chef. His name is Paul Petty. The content of the chat is mainly about Pat's daily diet. One thing she had to care about. It's the holiday season, so you don't have to be so strict. Once back in training, Pat's diet was more restrictive. She was pleased that Pat had removed the pork from the recipe.

Paul took a spoonful of soup and beckoned to her.

She was a little surprised, but she leaned over and tasted it.

"Delicious. She praised.

Paul looked at her, pointed at her in broken Chinese and said, "You, delicious." ”

Lu Ling shook her head and smiled and said thank you, and then she stole a glance at Pat. The guy's brow was furrowed.

After Paul left, Patrick remained grim-faced.

"Did he mean that you were delicious too?"

"Yes. ”

Bang. He opened the red wine cork with a bit of force.

"Oh Pat, don't be like a child. I'm sure he's said that to every pretty girl. ”

He didn't speak, he lowered his head and poured his wine. When he looked up, she was giggling with the back of her hand over her mouth.

She was so lovely that he couldn't help but laugh too, he put the goblet in her hand, went over and kissed her on the head, and said, "Now you are the one who behaves like a child." ”

Then he went to the other side and sat down.

"What about the hearing?"

"It's pretty much what I thought. ”

They raised their glasses and began to enjoy their meal.

"I've seen some news on Twitter about it, and it's generally believed that you're innocent. Tina, don't worry too much. ”

"Not worried at all? Unlikely. But I have two pieces of good news for you. Oh, no, it's three. "She was excited, like a little girl.

"I'm listening. He looked at her.

"First, the pot of daffodils bloomed. White, a little pink. ”

His smile became a little strange, and Lu Ling could guess what he was thinking, but she ignored him and continued: "Second, Hans has basically signed. ”

“cool.” He said.

"Third, I have decided to go with you to Poole tomorrow. ”

He stood up, walked over, bent down and kissed her.

"Why don't you say cool?" she teased.

“l.” He raised his eyebrows, pressed his nose to her and asked, "Baby, how about we eat it later?"

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During the two days in Poole, Lu Ling basically never left the villa. She did bring a bikini, but she was picked up by Patrick as soon as she was dressed in the bedroom.

Of course, it's not just Patrick who can't be enough, Lu Ling also enjoys it.

When she was ready to go back to London, both of them were still unsatisfied. However, she had to go back to work, and he had his own vacation. Occasional separations may be a good thing.

Patrick leaned against her car window and said, "Camse'yougo." (Video sex every night, or I won't let you go.) ）

Lu Ling grabbed him by the collar and kissed him, "sure."

She then drove away from the south coast of England.

****

On June 14th, Nathaniel Lawrence came to London. Kristen Lue's contract is officially finalized.

In the afternoon, the news was announced on QPR's official website and social media: "We are delighted to announce that we have a contract with head coach Kristen Ling until 2022. ”

Various media outlets rushed to disclose the details of the contract. Five-year contract with an annual salary of £4.5 million. This annual salary has entered a relatively high position in the Premier League. If you qualify for the Champions League, or if you win all competitions, there will be additional bonuses.

Tim returned to Harrington the next afternoon. His contract is tied to Christine's. He remains the highest-paid assistant in the Premier League.

On the morning of June 16, another message was released on QPR's official website and social media: Hans Bachmeier has officially joined.

On the joining photo, Lu Ling, Simon and Hans appeared together. Hans is holding a blue and white jersey from QPR and has no number for the time being. The 19-year-old German goalkeeper has his chin held high and has a slight smile.

In an exclusive interview with the official website of QPR, Hans Bachmeier said: "The head coach is the biggest reason why I chose QPR. The first time I talked to her, I admired her and never thought about other teams. It was the right choice, and I know that very well. ”

Lu Ling also gave an interview to the official website, she said: "Hans is one of the most promising young goalkeepers in the world at the moment, and I am very happy that he finally came to us because there are many teams chasing him. But anyone who comes here has to face competition and challenges, and Hans is no exception. He's young and there's a lot to learn, but I know he has what it takes to be the best goalkeeper in the world in the future. ”

That night, when Lu Ling returned home tired, a familiar figure was waiting for her.

"You should give me a key. Then I won't have to wait for you outside the door. He hugged her and whispered. He'd only been able to see her on camera for the past week, but it didn't seem to be useful except to deepen his longing.

"You can tell me you're back, I'll call you when I get home. She looked at him with a smile. Like the one seen in the video, he tanned a little and grew a little beard, which made him look sexier. And, it wasn't this hairstyle she saw last night—

"That wouldn't be a surprise. He put his ear to her and asked, "Don't you want me?"

Lu Ling opened the door, and he came in after him and slammed the door.

She kissed him and asked, "What's the matter with the hair?"

The corners of Patrick's mouth curled, "Oh, Anna's new boyfriend, they came over to play today, and that stupid guy shaved himself and shaved all mine." He shaved so badly that I went to the hairstylist to fix it. Do you like it?"

Lu Ling came out of his arms a little, hugged his head, and looked at it carefully. Both sides are extremely short, and the middle is slightly longer, which is nothing new. The main thing is that there is a very beautiful pattern on both sides.

"Yes, I love it. She narrowed her eyes, "Looks like L?"

"What else could it be?" he said, taking off his shirt.

****

Patrick returned to Poole the next day. His vacation was ridiculed by The Sun as the most boring vacation. But the pretty boy himself seems to be enjoying it.

The Sun also revealed the price of the seaside house that Patrick bought from the former Bournemouth player, £2.1 million. And, The Sun, along with a number of British media outlets, reported on Patrick Amber's upcoming contract extension with QPR. With a whopping £170,000 a week to his new contract, plus a series of commercial revenues, he would become the highest-paid 20-year-old player in the world.

Patrick sometimes posts a short video of him working out on Instagram, or a short video of him running with his pit bull on the beach. Countless likes. But the comments below are all sorts of weird. Fans of the major giants are trying to persuade him to leave the QPR. Many fans even wrote a large paragraph outlining a series of arguments about the benefits of joining his home team.

Patrick immediately posted another photo of him hugging head coach Kristen Lue last season.

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The week after that, the biggest news in the Premier League transfer market came between the two giants of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Due to some conflicts between Manchester United midfielder N'Golo Kante and Jose Mourinho, N'Golo Kante himself submitted a transfer request. And the closest one at the moment is Chelsea. Although no one believed the Portuguese would sell Kante to a rival at the time of the news, it seemed that the deal was already in full swing.

There is still a lot of news about QPR, with numerous media outlets following up on Everton's bid for Ian Parker and Yu Zixiang, and the Manchester Evening News digging up Mourinho's desire for Ian Parker. There has been a lot of speculation that QPR may struggle to retain some of the key players in the squad. Despite Patrick Amber's departure, there are still Spanish media reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona are increasingly interested in him.

On Everton's side, apart from some rumors, Nicholas is starting to take action. Everton have made a quick signing for Crystal Palace's Jr. Boracier for the upcoming Champions League campaign, and the breakthrough winger will further strengthen Everton's attacking line. And the other piece of news is-

Everton's young centre-back John Stones is on the verge of a move to Manchester City. In that case, Everton will need to buy a centre-back.

And according to Liverpool's local newspaper The Echo, Nicolas Flores has his eye on Timothy Fosu Mensa.

Lu Ling looked at the news and thought, does Nick have to snatch one from her this summer to be willing?

She wasn't going to call, perhaps, she would see him soon.

In Edinburgh, at Ian's wedding. 166 Reading Network