Returning from the national team match week again, Yu Zixiang was a little tired. He played at left-back. This position has a lot of full-time players both for club and country, and he is often one of the most far-reaching players on the pitch thanks to his style of play covering one side.

A lot of players start playing in a forward position, and as they get older, some players can stay in front and some players need to play backwards. Yu Zixiang played as a left winger until he was 14 years old, but later because of his brute onwards and running talent, the coaches seemed to think that not involving him in defense was a waste. As a result, he was eventually fixed at left-back. Of course, he doesn't hate the position. He's still there on the offensive, and it's still nice to take down the opposing striker on the field.

Pat was clearly not like him. Pate hated the left-back position. Yu Zixiang suspects that if any coach lets Pat play left-back again, Patrick will kill that damn coach, even if it's Kristen Lu. Except maybe Kristen Lu. Yu Zixiang couldn't tell.

This time the national team was similar to usual, the atmosphere was fine, and England still maintained the tradition of barely losing a game outside of the tournament. Except for the lack of Pat. Also, Phil's words are much less. Yu Zixiang probably knew that it was because of his family's affairs, so he didn't speak too harshly.

In addition, he was asked by many national team teammates about the rumored Kristen Lue's closest male partner. Of course, the guys on the QPR team are the ones who are most interested.

It was indeed Zixiang who introduced Leo to Christine. Leo was a friend of his brother, like his brother, a typical other type of successful man. Leo used to be a stockbroker and now works as an executive at the same investment bank as his brother. They have been Chelsea fans for two generations, and when Zixiang was still at QPR, they would make some jokes about Chelsea and QPR at family gatherings. Yu Zixiang doesn't like Chelsea. He went to Chelsea for a trial many years ago and Chelsea didn't want him, so he went to QPR. Of course, he was glad he had gone to Harrington, otherwise he would have known those two fools.

But Zixiang didn't expect that after several years, Christine and Leo would still be able to get in touch, after all, he and Leo hadn't seen each other for a long time. So in fact, Yu Zixiang really called Leo later to ask about it. Leo's message made him laugh. People won't know that Leo is now dating the team doctor from QPR. He was actually relieved when he found out. At least, Pat's jealous guy won't make much of a drama. Yu Zixiang thinks that the stupid Patter who loves to pretend to be cool is not the king of spades, but a drama king. Probably, it's just that he doesn't like strong emotional relationships, and there are always too many entanglements and heartbreaks.

However, Yu Zixiang didn't tell Glenn, Jake, and Phil about this, he always felt that it wasn't his turn, and maybe they would know when they returned to Harrington. But he didn't hide it from Ian. Ian reacted to him, and the Scots were worried that Pat would beat up that Leo.

"He's wearing size 18, isn't that obvious enough?" Ian said on the phone, "and everyone didn't say anything directly, but everyone knew what he meant." I think a lot of people are expecting him to do that celebration again, but also waiting to criticize him and her after that. Strange state of mind...... It's like watching a car chase, you obviously want to see the overturned, but you will feel cruel after the overturn. Are you saying people are hypocritical? Idiot, why don't you speak?"

"I seem to have heard my brother say that Leo likes to fight freely and has won any championships, you know that their industry is very stressful and needs to vent, I mean, even if Leo is really dating Christine, Pat may not be able to beat him......"

Ian froze, "Really? That's what you're thinking?" but, speaking of which, you know that Pat also likes boxing, and he seems to have learned some ...... on and off."

"Aren't you getting on that topic too?"

"You bastard didn't bring it yet!By the way, is Phil okay?"

"I don't know! I'm not your spy, Ian!"

Every time he played with the national team, Ian would call him and ask him about the guys in QPR. Yu Zixiang wondered if Ian had placed spies on every QPR teammate in the national team. He may be a responsible captain, but sometimes it's really annoying.

Yu Zixiang thought along the way, and unconsciously walked to the head coach's office. He first greeted his assistant outside his office, who motioned for him to go inside. He knocked on the door, and sure enough, he heard Mr. Flores' voice.

Yu Zixiang was rarely reprimanded, for the first time in a long time. Because of the fatigue of the national team, he made a number of mistakes in a row in yesterday's league, which directly led to a goal conceded, but fortunately he won the game in a thrilling end. Mr. Flores didn't scold him in the locker room, and he's glad he did. But in his office, the Spaniards showed no mercy. Although he finally expressed his understanding of his fatigue.

Yu Zixiang didn't give himself a reason, even Gabi, who came back from Brazil, was in good shape, and he felt that he couldn't escape the blame.

"I'm satisfied with your attitude, Zixiang, you can go back. Don't make the same mistake again, you know how much I hate repeating it. Nicholas said.

Yu Zixiang nodded and walked out slowly, he suddenly turned around and said something inexplicable to the head coach, "She didn't date him." He saw the manager stunned for a moment, he saw that there was a kind of lonely smile on his face, and he heard him say, "I don't need to know this." Still, thank you. ”

****

In the first round of the Premier League back during the October international break, QPR continued to win in the league.

Door Suh's serious injury will leave the QPR weak at the back for a long time until this winter transfer window comes in, and the market has struggled to do as well as it could be.

As a result, Lu Ling tried to put Ian further behind in this game against Southampton to protect the central defensive line of JT and Glenn. The resulting change was that Benjamin played a more central position than usual, like a real midfielder.

Patrick thought as he walked to the training ground that the situation was indeed similar to what he had talked about with Benjamin that day.

In fact, Ben was well prepared. He dropped back frequently to meet the defence's balls, then connected the team with a flawless succession of passes, occasionally delivering extremely accurate diagonal and through balls – his left-footed passes, like his right-footed, were comfortable with little to no adjustment, and the only thing to worry about in the midfield's position was his defence.

But in that game two days ago, there was little pressure on the defensive end of the line. Benjamin had two assists on his own, Pytrek himself made a pass and a shot, Genk scored twice and Leon also scored. The team won another big win 4-0.

After the game, Benjamin Hamilton, who shone on the court, was naturally named the best player, and Patrick personally handed him the strange-looking trophy in front of the camera.

In addition to those two assists, Benjamin made a monstrous 157 passes in a single game – 149 of which were on target, which set a new record for QPR in the Premier League and the second-highest number of passes per game in the Premier League.

People are talking about Benjamin Hamilton finally not just ridiculing his last name, but focusing more on his ability as a player. This recruitment of QPR can be described as extremely cost-effective, and in this market, spending 12 million pounds to buy such a player is definitely winning the lotto.

The weather was a little cold, and the shouts of the coaches came from time to time. The atmosphere on the training ground was rigorous and comfortable. Patrick thought, this is the right thing to do.

Coming back from the international break, the dressing room was full of chattering about the manager's appointment, but it was gone, very quickly. Because that afternoon Phil saw the banker come to pick up Alice. Phil, who has not been very excited lately, still conveyed the news to all his teammates the next day. Patrick even felt a little depressed because A-Bomb had another male partner.

The head coach left before the training session was over, and the players knew she had gone to the pre-match press conference. According to her past habits, she actually delayed the time today.

Towards the end of the training session, Tim caught the attention of two men with a casual remark next to Benjamin.

"I can't believe I'm just finding out now, Ben, do you know who you play like you are? You can go back and watch the footage of the current Real Madrid manager when he was a player. ”

As soon as he got home that day, Benjamin retrieved the video of twenty-year-old Nicolas Flores kicking. He finally understood why she had asked him about his hair color that day. It's not about memory, maybe it's about it, but it's much more than that. And he thinks it might be the only time she "gets out of control" in front of herself.

He doesn't look like him at all. To be fair, Nicholas was a pretty, over-Latin boy at the age of twenty, and Benjamin was clearly not that type. The personality is not like that, Benjamin knows what the man is like, including the coaching style and others.

But when the No.4 appeared at the back of the midfield, their similar short black hair and similar height, especially the way they handled the ball, and the way they glanced at it and then sent a pass that pierced the defence, even Benjamin himself felt in a trance.

And that kind of player, at the age of twenty-one, Benjamin felt that he would never understand that kind of pain, and he didn't want to.

Patrick didn't need to look for the footage, and almost as soon as Tim finished speaking, he realized that the TA was right. He also studied Nicolás Flores from his playing days. Yes, Nicholas and Benjamin have very similar playing styles. And Patrick quickly realized that Tim was definitely not the first to find out.

****

It's already a little chilly in Madrid in late October.

Andrea Andrade parked her car and pulled the groceries she had just bought from the trunk. She frowned and went into the house, thinking about what to eat tonight.

Actually, Andrea has been annoyed lately. Not because of the relationship exposed, there was a disagreement between her and Nick, but because she began to frequently run into gossip reporters and fans who recognized her. The fans are fine, but the reporters......

Just yesterday, when she went to the supermarket to buy something, she was secretly photographed by a reporter. She didn't understand what she had to shoot with a box of raw meat in her hand. She doesn't like to be interrupted in her life. She had learned taekwondo, and if it was her will, she wanted to kick the reporter away. When she said that to Nick, Nick touched her head while drinking red wine and said, "If you really plan to do that, remember to call me, I'd like to see that with my own eyes." Andrea said, "I promise." Then she kissed him. Every time he touched her head, she wanted to kiss him. She loves to be touched by Nick as if she were a kitten.

The Real Madrid coach is actually not so domineering in life. When they first met, maybe a little. But after the first date, she found out that he was a great lover. Except, too busy. Andrea has nothing to complain about, she has been a Real Madrid fan since she was a child and she knows how much work a manager has. However, several of her close friends always reminded her to keep an eye out for the head coach of the QPR. But Andrea felt okay. Nick is reluctant to mention Christine, but who wants to always be in advance. If Nick always mentions Christine, she should be worried, shouldn't she? And Andrea didn't find any traces of Christine in Nick's house. She felt that whatever had happened between the two had passed. Besides, hasn't Kristen started dating lately too?

She was busy in the kitchen for a while and made a phone call to her lover.

"I've bought you milk, and you've finished eating your cereal, and I've given you a different taste, see if you like it or not. And, my dear, what would you like to eat at night?"

"Thank you, baby. But tonight ......"

"I want to try Vietnamese food today, have you ever eaten Vietnamese food?"

"What's the difference with Filipino food?"

"The difference is huge. ”

"Okay, I'm looking forward to it. But tomorrow is the Champions League and I'll be home late tonight. ”

"Don't worry, I'll go home first if it's really too late, I have some work to do anyway. I'll keep it in the fridge and you remember to come home and try it and tell me if you like it. ”

"Of course. I miss you so much. ”

"I miss you too, Nick. Andrea happily hung up.

It was only seven o'clock after dinner was cooked, and Andrea finished satisfying and cleaned up the kitchen. Nick has a bit of a cleanliness fetish, but he doesn't like it or he probably doesn't have time to clean up after himself. If she doesn't clean up, he won't complain. His butler will clean it up anyway. But Andrea has a bit of a cleanliness fetish herself, and she has always hated messy things piled up.

She suddenly had a little inspiration, and quickly took out her mobile phone to write a few lyrics, and hummed a tune in her mouth. She remembers seeing some photos on one of Nick's iPads that seemed to coincide with her current inspiration. Normally she doesn't touch his stuff easily, but that iPad Nick never cares, and there is almost nothing on it, even the photos are only landscapes. Andrea has never seen intimate photos of him and Christine, except for those exposed in the media.

She didn't see the iPad anywhere else, so she went to his bedroom. Still, she searched for a long time and couldn't find it. And she gradually felt that she might not have done it. But the longer she searched, the more she felt that something was wrong. There were so many stories going on between him and Christine, so many stories, that even if she didn't want to know, the people around her were reminding her. How can there be no trace at all?

Later, Andrea didn't know what she was looking for.

That is until she finds a box in a coat in his closet. She opened it tremblingly, tears coming out of her eyes.

Oh my God, Nick wants to propose.

The excitement and emotion of that moment cannot be expressed in words. Andrea hurriedly put the box back. She had to get out of here, she had to pretend she didn't know anything, she couldn't spoil the surprise. But she had to talk to someone, or she would suffocate to death.

"So you'll say yes?" asked Elena, drunkenly. She listened to Andrea's romance and was a little jealous, but more happy for her.

They had already drunk a bottle of red wine.

"I don't know. I mean...... He's Nick Flores, oh my God, if he proposes, if he gets down on one knee, how can any girl refuse? But we've known each other for so short...... He didn't even tell me he loved me......" Andrea said and suddenly realized that she had made a serious mistake.

It's too serious.

No man would propose to a woman before she says I love you. She has always been smart and fell in love, but she made such a serious mistake.

That shiny, beautiful, tear-jerking ring couldn't have been for her. 166 Reading Network