The bell in the conference room was broken, and it stopped at 5:39 p.m., and Nathan Neal was staring at it, and there was a fly on it, and he could even see the damn fly rubbing its feet.

It's disgusting, he thought. The window of the conference room was open, and he could feel the movement of air. London isn't hot this season, you don't need to turn on the air conditioner, and it's even a little cold at night, but the increased insect activity seems to remind you that summer is here.

Summer is here, and it means that clubs across European football are on the move.

If you read yesterday's Post, The Times, Manchester Evening News, The Mirror, The Telegraph, you know that all the big clubs are ambitious. The transfer market is going to be a big deal this summer.

Butterfly effect.

Nathan Neal thought of this. He just didn't know if a fly rubbing his feet would have the same effect.

"Manchester United want Neymar and if the deal goes through, it means Barcelona will get a lot of cash, and they need a replacement for the Brazilian. The Uruguayans are undoubtedly their best bet. When they met them in the Champions League a few months ago, they made overtures to León Ferreira. I remember Christine telling me not to worry too much, Leon's heart is still in this club, and now that boy's heart has flown to Catalonia. Can you blame him? He's a South American, he's going to go to Barcelona or Real Madrid. ”

Football director Monchi said behind Nathan Neil.

"I heard that Manchester United are willing to shell out at least 130 million euros, and considering Neymar's performances in the past two years, I have to say that the Glazer family is really generous. Simon said as he tapped the tip of his pen on the table.

'What can I say? Edder [Woodward] is very business-minded. Even if the Red Devils don't do well, they can always sign the highest level of contract in the football club. There are always people who are willing to send them money. Monchi smiled, "Anyway, judging from the current situation, Barcelona is considering whether to let Neymar go and test us...... What's more interesting is that I've heard that Flores wants Gabriel Jesus, so Manchester City will also need to consider a replacement for Gabriel Jesus, Neymar or Ferreira? ”

"So the complicated romance of their four clubs, anyway, is it necessary to bring our Uruguayan boys?" Simon stopped banging on the table with his pen, which probably annoyed him first.

Finally, the fly flew away slowly.

Nathan Neal turned around and asked a question:

"A player who is only 21 years old and has just won the Premier League title and the Premier League's top scorer, how much do you say I am willing to let go?"

Simon shrugged his shoulders, "Fifteen million?"

Monchi added, "Pounds?"

Nathan Neal showed a rather weird smile, shook his head, and said decisively: "I won't sell it for any amount of money." Will Chelsea sell Drogba in 2005? What did Tottenham get for selling Bale for 100 million? Manchester United sold Ronaldo for 80 million pounds? Leon Ferreira will rot in my team until we find the perfect replacement. Benitez also said that he must stay with this player. So no matter how those four clubs play, we don't accompany them. ”

Simon and Monchi looked at each other, they had talked before, and they both thought that Leon Ferreira could not go, but the biggest decision was always in the hands of Nathan Neal Lawrence, and since he said so, then the matter was settled.

It's just that......

"I'm worried that the boy is determined to go, just like Yu. Simon worried.

"Yu can go, but I need to see the sincerity of Real Madrid. I know that we can't raise the price when he makes such a fuss, but if Real Madrid doesn't show enough sincerity, then our Asian golden boy will sit at home and watch TV at next year's European Championship. Nathan Neal didn't want to talk too much about it, he blew a sigh and said to Simon, "Hey, talk to Leon's agent and offer him a contract that he can't refuse." ”

"You mean?" Simon frowned.

"That's what you think. Nathan Neal said with a smile, and he said to Monchi, "Rafa will come over tomorrow, I have to say, Christine is more flexible than him." Monchi, you and Tim have a good talk to him about reinforcements, okay? Money isn't an issue, but I don't want people to think we're stupid. He won't be in office until at least a week later, and until then, you'll be thanked. ”

Nathaniel walked out of the conference room, and when he was about to reach the door, he saw the fly again, perched on the doorknob. His brow moved, and the next second, he pulled out the purple square scarf from the pocket of his suit, wrapped it around the doorknob and opened the door.

"Simon, the clock on that wall is broken. Also, what do you think about renovating the manager's office? Nathan Neal said as he tossed the scarf into the trash.

****

The pot was already hot, and Nicholas put the marinated chicken breasts in the pan with eggs, flour and breadcrumbs in turn. It was cooked quickly, and he fished it out again in turn.

The smell of garlic in his left hand and the taste of cheese in his right hand Lu Ling sniffed around, smiled to himself, and turned on the faucet. The hand sanitizer was lemon-scented, and she squeezed a lot of it in the palm of her hand, but she knew very well that the smell of garlic always had something left over from the first wash, and it would take some time.

"How well do you endure pain?"

"What?" Lu Ling asked casually as he turned around. The man who asked the strange question was smiling charmingly at her, a knife in his hand. The knife looked sharp, in fact it definitely didn't just look, she had just used its watch to kiss things, and she knew how sharp it was.

Lu Ling sniffed his left hand, smiled casually and said, "Which part of me are you going to cut first?" My doctor said that my body fat percentage is too low, which is also one of the main reasons for my abnormal menstrual period, so don't say I didn't remind you, my meat may not be so delicious." ”

One moment, Nicholas didn't even notice that he was holding a knife in his hand, and the next, he found the scene a little scary. He listened to her teasing and put down the knife as he laughed, he was cutting lemons before he asked her questions.

"Sorry, babe. He walked over to her, "We won't eat you today, maybe until Christmas (which is also Nick's birthday)." ”

"Oh, aren't we going to eat me today?" Lu Ling paused, and she turned the conversation in another direction.

"You seem disappointed? Okay, I'll think again. He hugged her and kissed her. Then, the charming smile disappeared and the expression became more serious, "Seriously, how can you bear the pain?"

Lu Ling got out of his arms, walked to the other side, picked up the plate of lemon cream chicken breast, and walked to the table.

"What you're actually asking is how I feel about my father's death right now. ”

"Yes. He didn't deny it, "I just care about you." If you don't want to talk about it, we can leave it out. ”

Lu Ling put the plate on the table. She looked out the window, and it was just getting dark. She knew it was steaming outside, but the air conditioning was on inside and the temperature was just right.

How did she feel?

She found it difficult to describe it in one word, or in a few words.

How capable is she of pain?

She wanted to know too.

Nicholas brought the food, the wine, and the glasses to the table in the same way.

She was still there, thinking about his question.

"We can put this down and talk about something else. He was ready to walk over.

But she suddenly spoke, and said a very strange word, "2-nonenal." ”

"What?"

She continued: "One time I accompanied him to the hospital, and I remember it was at the end of the first phase of chemotherapy and we got a good result. We were in a good mood that day, we talked a lot about the mess, the team's results, you, and what had happened before...... I always smelled a smell on him, and I asked him, when was the last time you took a shower? He said, I only washed before you came to pick me up, what's wrong? I said, really? He looked very embarrassed and anxious, and he sniffed himself, and he said really, you can go to the bathroom, maybe it's not dry yet. I hurriedly said, no, I'm just asking. On the way back, I suddenly thought about why. The reason is simple, just because he is old. 2-Nonenal, which is said to be present in human body odor from the age of 40, is secreted in more and more amounts as we age. The smell of the so-called old man. Many times, change happens all the time, but awareness is instantaneous. When I got home, I lay on my bed and cried for a long time. That was probably the only emotional catharsis I had during the whole process. So, if you ask me how well I can endure pain, I can say it's good or it's bad. It doesn't matter. I can stay at home for a month and stay out of the house, or I can come on vacation with you, and the thing is, whatever I do, what has happened has already happened. She paused and moved the plate, "He gave me a letter, which I haven't read yet." ”

"Do you want to see it now?"

"I left it at home in London. ”

"You're not ready. ”

"Yes. ”

"You'll be ready. ”

"I know. She smiled softly, "Can we eat?" I'm hungry, really. And, everything you make looks delicious. ”

Nicholas said of course, as soon as he finished speaking, his phone rang, he took it out, and wanted to press it directly, but he saw the caller's name and changed his mind. He looked at him apologetically, "A minute at most, I promise, I'm sorry." ”

Lu Ling shook his head with a smile: "Don't worry, take your time." I went and got the wine open. 166 Reading Network