Tony Fernandez's brow is furrowed to the nose. Nick's proposed transfer budget is too different from what he thought. This guy opened his mouth and asked for 40 million pounds in transfer funds. But he survived and was willing to pay 20 million pounds.

In the past, the Premier League buyer experienced sù Malaysian bosses, and they could not spend a lot of money or buy big stars to get mixed up in the Premier League. It's not like he hasn't given big transfer money to famous England managers like Mark Hughes and Harry Redknapp, but the result?

But he also didn't want to reject Nick outright, as the Spaniard was the biggest contributor to the team's promotion. Offending the coach at this time is definitely not the work of a smart boss.

Finally Tony said, "Oh, Nick, so be it, talk to Rice about who you want." As for the funds, we'll talk about the transfer target once it's set. ”

A hint of sarcasm appeared on the Spaniard's lips, "Tony, that's the second thing I'm going to say." There is too much difference between my philosophy and Rice, and I have full decision-making power in the matter of transfers. ”

"Nick, you know it's impossible. What else would you do with the position of director of football? You and I both know that almost all clubs have this position now. This is also to reduce the workload for you, and you must be fine with Lesdo to communicate. The Malaysian said, "I still have a plane to catch up, so let's be here today." ”

Nicholas shrugged his shoulders, but he was not angry, but said loudly when the boss was about to walk out of the conference room, "Tony, I thought you were ambitious enough, don't you feel itchy at all when you see the success of Leicester City? Give me 40 million, in exchange for definitely not relegation." I can vouch you for that right now. ”

Tony stopped his pace, looked back and laughed, "We are a small club, and if we can survive relegation in the first year of promotion to the Premier League, I will wake up with a smile." Then he went out without any further dwelling.

Lu Ling got up from his seat and asked behind the Spaniard, "What do you think he means?"

Nicholas looked at his assistant with a calm face, sneered and said, "I just don't want to spend money." That's not what he promised when I signed the contract. If I had known it was a club with no ambitions, I wouldn't have taken it over. ”

Lu Ling was a little surprised, but looking at the face of the Spaniard, it didn't look like he was joking. He signed a two-year contract with Tony, and after she was hired by him, he signed a two-year contract with Tony.

"Oh dear Christine, I didn't say I was leaving. ”

He can always see through her mind directly, Lu Ling pursed his lips and didn't say anything more.

****

A week later, this season's Premier League season also came to an end. Leicester City made history by winning the Premier League. The remaining three Champions League spots are Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester City. Manchester United are fifth and miss out on next season's Champions League. Dutchman Louis van Gaal announced his resignation after the final round of the league.

Less than 24 hours later, Manchester United officially announced that Portuguese Jose Mourinho had taken over.

Nicolás called Jose to congratulate him on getting his wish.

The Portuguese handsome on the other end of the line smiled happily, "Oh, Nick, thank you." I'd be happier if you could sell Patrick to me, £35 million, how about £5 million more than my old club was offering, he's only the best player in the Championship. Although Jose said this in a joking tone, according to the media, he has 200 million pounds of transfer funds in his hands, and there is no temptation.

"Not this summer. Nicholas decisively refused.

"Isn't it this summer? Nick, you're really good at business, you're almost catching up with Arsene Wenger. Do you want to sell twice as much this time next year?" Jose flattened, "I also want to congratulate you and Aitto, next season the Premier League will be very lively." ”

Nicholas said a few perfunctory words and hung up the phone,

It's not just lively.

Next season's Premier League competition will only be more intense than this one.

Pep Guardiola has set Manchester City and will take over immediately. Jurgen Klopp is thriving at Liverpool and could win the Europa League and secure a fifth Champions League spot for the Premier League. And Chelsea's new manager next season, Antonio Conte, is also quite a capable manager. As for Arsenal, a storm is also brewing. Because of Arsène Wenger's contract renewal rumors, Arsenal fans couldn't sit still, and even directly put up a banner in the previous game hoping that the professor would not fall in love.

There are also Leicester City and Tottenham, which broke the Big4 pattern, and West Ham, who are moving into the London Bowl and are on the rise.

If it weren't for the doubts about his transfer funds, the Spaniard would be looking forward to the new season starting in three months' time.

On the table was the assistant's player report and her leave request. Christine wants to rest in June, which is basically the time of the European Championships, which coincides with him. Of course, he approved it directly.

****

Patrick was lying by the pool looking at his phone. Ian and Kate were in the water, and they kissed for I don't know how long. Zixiang and Jesse walked over with a glass of champagne.

"Hey, Pat, what are you looking at?" Zixiang was about to tilt his head to see that Patrick had already left the photo album, and Tina's smiling face was gone. He hadn't been in touch with her for more than a week, and he couldn't remember the last time he hadn't been in touch for so long. He put down his phone and took a sip of champagne. He then took off his shirt and jumped into the pool. Splashed Ian and Kate in the face.

England will announce their squad for the European Championship today. Patrick was also a little anxious about it.

He swam back and forth several times until he was a little tired before he climbed to the edge of the pool and sat down. He glanced at the two fools again, not knowing what they were talking about, and laughing like fools. He looked down at the swaying water, stunned.

Kate walked over and handed him a glass of champagne. Patrick took it and said thank you.

"Abby has been doing well lately. If you're wondering. Kate said and sat down beside him. Patrick hadn't had a new date since she and Abiz had broken up, which was surprising to her.

"Oh yes? That's good for her. Patrick took a sip of his wine and nodded.

"Listen to Ian, you had a fight with Christine?" asked Kate carefully.

Patrick's hand holding the champagne froze, he hadn't said anything to Zixiang and Ian, and in fact he couldn't have said it. I don't know how they guessed. He smiled politely at Kate, then stood up, unintentionally continuing the conversation.

Ian yelled suddenly and exaggeratedly, his phone in his hand, and looked ecstatically at Patrick as he walked by.

"You're in the squad, Pat, you're going to the European Cup!"

Everyone screamed and raised their glasses to him, "Congratulations, big star!"

Patrick curled the corners of his mouth, it was really rare good news in a week or two.

****

When England announced the squad, Lu Ling was sitting in his apartment in East London drinking tea. She also saw it by brushing it, and her first reaction was to call Pat and congratulate him. But looking at the boy's name on the phone, he still hesitated.

Lu Yungui's face was a little pale, seeing that her daughter was smiling so brightly before, she asked, "What's the good news?"

"Pat, that guy has been called up to the national team. Lu Ling put away his phone and said.

Something was wrong with my father's stomach, and she forcibly dragged him to a GP today. The doctor said it was an ulcer. She told him to pay attention to his meals, not to drink, not to smoke. But she had no confidence in whether her words would have an effect.

Lu Yungui was also very happy when he heard the news, "That kid is awesome." When I was a kid, I played football well, but I didn't expect to be so capable now. You grew up together, and now you're in the same team, it's a rare fate. ”

Lu Yungui likes Patrick, and Patrick has always been very polite to him. It seems that since they moved into this apartment, the kid has never disappeared from Xiao Ling's life. He was actually very grateful to him in his heart. If he brought gloom to his daughter's life, Patrick must have brought sunshine.

She is also beautiful, but unfortunately she is seven or eight years younger than Xiao Ling, Lu Yungui touched it, otherwise, it would be really good.

"Xiao Ling, you can call if you want. ”

Lu Ling shook his head, "It's okay, let's go back." What do you eat at night?"

Maybe it was because her father was sick that she became a lot gentler.

Lu Yungui stood up excitedly, "What do you want to eat? Eat outside or at home? If you eat at home, let's go to Sihe Hong (Chinese supermarket) to buy groceries." ”

"Let's go eat out. I won't do it, and you're not feeling well. Lu Ling stood up, and Lu Yungui also stood up. She looked at his rickety back, he was really much older.

****

It was past nine o'clock when I came back from East London. It's just dark. Lu Ling didn't go home, but went downstairs to Pat's house.

She should have made a phone call or sent a message in advance, but she didn't know what to say, so she might as well go straight to his house. But she's not sure, and in the offseason, there's a good chance the boy will go to a nightclub or something. Of course, there is also the possibility of going somewhere for a short vacation.

Before returning to Edinburgh, Anna met with her. They had a good chat and never mentioned Pat much. It wasn't until they parted that Anna muttered, "Pat that guy, he's still a kid, he doesn't know what he's thinking." But don't you really know anything about it?"

Lu Ling didn't understand Anna's words, how could she not know what Pat was thinking? Of course she knew. Pat criticizes her and looks down on her, and he feels that she shouldn't have any feelings for her boss at all.

The problem is that it's not something she doesn't want to produce and can not produce. She told her the truth.

Anna listened to her words and sighed, "Oh, forget it. I'll let you figure it out for yourselves. ”

Now, Lu Ling stands at the bottom of the upscale apartment of the Pat family.

She hesitated, then dialed his house number. But she waited for a long time, and no one responded. Sure enough, he wasn't at home.

****

Patrick pressed the house number several times downstairs at Tina's house, but no one answered. The boy took out his phone and put it back away.

He's going to St. George's Park tomorrow for a national team training camp and may not see her for weeks. He was a little unwilling, and dialed it a few more times, but still no one responded.

Eventually, he turned around and got into the car, not seeing the black MiniCooper coming from the corner.