Tony hung up, his gaze a little dazed. Bielsa, Christine, and Rice all looked at it.

"So?" asked Rice.

"He said he wasn't going anywhere and he wanted to stay at QPR. Tony said slowly. It was the first time he had encountered such a player. How can there be such a player? Lai is not going to leave in a small club.

But the Malaysian immediately laughed again, "Nick said that he will be worth more in the future. Maybe we should turn it down. I think whatever the biggest deal of the day is, our club will definitely be the first topic. ”

Lu Ling stood up, said hello to them, and walked out of the conference room.

The sun was still shining outside, and the branches were swaying in the wind. She looked at the sky, and the color of the sky was similar to the color of the boy's eyes. It seems to see through, but you can't see the depths.

She dialed his number.

"I never knew you didn't like Manchester City so much, Mr Guardiola would be sad. ”

'I don't have any feelings about Manchester City. The boy's voice was flat.

'Maybe you go and you can win the Premier League this season. Even the best player in the Premier League. There will also be a step closer to the Ballon d'Or, as well as the Champions League...... Aren't all these your dreams since you were a child?"

"Tina, do you want me to go too?" he asked.

"It's not. It's just that...... Very unexpected. ”

Patrick paused, "Remember what I told you on the night of my first hat-trick?"

"Yes. ”

"I'm serious. His words were short, but firm.

"Pat ...... If there really is that day, I will definitely remember this call. …… I've got to go back to the meeting and rest assured, Tony is ready to turn down City. ”

Lu Ling returned to the conference room.

With seven hours to go before 12 midnight on the transfer deadline, Queens Park Rangers signings have surfaced one after another.

First of all, the transfer of Eduardo Vargas was announced on the official QPR website. The transfer fee was not disclosed, but the media have revealed the value of the 26-year-old Chilean attacker at £11 million.

In the next few hours, QPR announced two more official transfers, including the arrival of young English winger Nathan Raymond (22, £8.5 million) from Norwich, and Dutch midfielder Marco van Ginkel (23, no loan) on loan from Chelsea.

With that, the summer transfer window for Queens Park Rangers is over.

QPR's rejection of Manchester United's offer for 19-year-old Patrick Amber became a hot topic on Twitter that night and the day after. However, Manchester City denied a second offer. And England fans speculated that the pretty boy might want to go to Real Madrid and Barcelona, so he was unmoved.

****

Lu Ling threw the last slice of pizza into the pizza box, wiped his hands with a tissue, and leaned back on the sofa with satisfaction. Nicholas touched her face with the back of his hand, "You have a good appetite when it's over every time." ”

"I've always had a good appetite. She leaned against her boyfriend. "I didn't think you still had time to come to London. ”

"If you don't go to Liverpool, I don't have any other choice. Ran away the last time I lost, and don't worry about me getting angry?" Nicolas has been in a pretty good mood lately, with Everton winning all three games and sharing nine points with Manchester City and Manchester United. Because the goal difference is slightly less than Manchester City, they are in second place in the standings.

"I know you'll understand. Lu Ling said and leaned over to take the iPad, flipping to the game that he had lost at Goodison Park.

"How many times?"

"Seven or eight times. ”

"HmmmBabe, are you going to learn from Bielsa?"

"This one is worth studying. Lu Ling sat up straight, and his attention gradually fell on the ball game. Nick kept his arms around her waist, kissing her for a while and watching the game with her for the rest of his life.

After a while, she asked, "Do you think there is something wrong with Mr. Bielsa's style of play?"

Nicholas looked at her with a smirk, "What do you think?"

Lu Ling jumped out of the game and opened Evernote. She typed out four names on the back line.

Zixiang Gate Sanedem John

Then she used a finger to cover up Nedham's name and said: "These three people, in a year or two, are players who can go to the top six or even the top four in the Premier League. After speaking, she looked at her boyfriend, a little inquiring.

The Spaniard smiled conceitedly, "Of course. All three of them are people I have my eye on. ”

'So, the quality of the players at the back is pretty good. However, Mr. Bielsa's style of play is too attack-oriented, and our otherwise good backline is often prone to holes, giving the opposition an opportunity to take advantage of. The fight against Myburgh was like this, and it goes without saying that it will fight you. ”

"I don't think your boss took your advice. ”

"Yes. ”

"I'm surprised that you're not dissatisfied. ”

Lu Ling thought for a moment and said slowly, "I was also surprised. I knew maybe I was playing more solidly, but I was fascinated by Mr. Bielsa's attacking formation. ”

Nicholas suddenly let go of his girlfriend and looked at him a little seriously, "The Argentine is really amazing, you have only been together for less than two months, has he also turned you into an idealist?"

"Nick, you know that's not the case. Lu Ling shook his head, "I know the importance of grades. ”

Survival, in the Premier League, or on the football pitch, is the most important thing, after that, we can talk about idealism. This is Lu Ling's football philosophy.

He pulled her into his arms again, rubbing her hair, "Don't talk about football, I want to do something else." With that, he tossed her hair to the side and kissed her down the neckline.

When Nick left in the morning, Lu Ling suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, what did you say to Pat after the game that day?"

Nicholas was a little surprised that she would ask this, he was slightly stunned, and said with a smile, "Just say a few words, it's not important." By the way, did Manchester City really quote £55 million?"

"I can't sue you for this. She kissed him on the cheek.

"I already know the answer. See you next month. He frowned, "This is the longest." ”

Lu Ling hugged his neck and kissed him, and it took a long time for the two to separate.

"One session and one meeting. She still hooked his neck and said softly in Chinese.

Nicholas hugged the girl tightly, still adjusting his breathing, "What do you mean?"

"Don't you know Chinese?"

"It's just a simple expression. ”

"Actually, it doesn't seem to come from Chinese. ”

"Babe, it seems that you are not very good at Chinese. What the hell does that mean?" asked Nicholas with a smile.

"Hmmm, I think it's hard to see each other, so it's precious to see each other every time. Lu Ling thought about answering, she suddenly remembered this word, it seemed that her mother had said it. But she didn't know the precise meaning of the word, but she just saw that the literal meaning was very much like what she had explained.

"It's special. Nicholas was a little moved, for the first time he heard her say such sweet words, he looked at her deeply, "Oh a month, God knows how much I'll miss you." ”

****

On the final day of the international break, Lu Ling took the time to meet Steve Baker at the Patrick house.

Steve Baker is about forty years old, a bit bald, not handsome or tall, but he looks very imposing. After Lu Ling communicated with him briefly, he quickly understood why Pat chose him. Speak decisively, straight to the point, but not aggressive. It will give you a very good idea, but it will not make a decision for you. Not to mention his connections in football.

There really is no reason not to choose. Lu Ling finished signing his name and handed over the contract.

Steve said with extreme seriousness, "Christine, your future business value may not be less than Patrick's. ”

Patrick pouted and said, "Tina, you know he likes to say things like that after he has signed his name. ”

Lu Ling smiled and asked Steve, "Oh, really?"

Steve grimaced, "I've only told you both. ”

****

The weather in London was fine throughout September, with only a few days of rain, but the daylight was starting to shorten little by little, and the direct sun was moving towards the Tropic of Capricorn.

It's a grey September for Queens Park Rangers. It was as if the team was back to this time last year – even though it was in the Championship. They have lost three league games in a row.

The training ground for the first team was empty, and the players had only done a simple recovery session today and had already gone home. The lawn keeper was sprinkling water when he greeted the assistant coach standing next to the goal and walked around her.

He glanced back again, the teaching assistant was very beautiful, the whole Harrington knew it, and she was usually very friendly, and everyone liked her. However, he heard that she also had a very tough appearance, and he never believed it. But seeing her expression at this time, he was somewhat convinced.

Her face was cold, and people didn't dare to approach.

Lu Ling turned his head and looked at the head coach's office. Behind the floor-to-ceiling windows, Mr. Bielsa seemed to be staring at the training ground in a daze, or thinking, but that didn't matter.

It was her worst month as a teaching assistant.

The team lost to defending champions Leicester City in the fourth round of the league on 12 September. In that game, Pate scored a goal and set up Phillips, while Mensah also headed in a header. But Leicester scored four.

In the fifth round of the league on September 17, they lost away to West Ham. Similarly, in that game, Pat also scored, but the team still lost the game 1-2.

In the sixth round of the league on September 25, they lost to Southampton at home. Actually, it was yesterday.

Lu Ling closed his eyes, as if he could still hear the invective of the home fans, oh, it wasn't a group, in fact, it was only a small part. But she still felt harsh.

Pat didn't score yesterday but set up Vargas' goal and Raymond also scored his maiden goal. But as a result, Southampton scored three.

Last night's MOTD guest, Danny Murphy, said QPR is by far the seventh-most goals scored in the Premier League (nine goals scored in six games), but it is also the team that has conceded the most goals in the Premier League (13 goals conceded in six games) – one of none.

After six rounds, Queens Park Rangers sit last in the standings with just two points.

What does this mean?

In terms of promotion, QPR's firepower up front is quite good, especially Patrick's four goals and three assists in the first six rounds (in fact, four-and-a-half), and he has been involved in seven of QPR's nine goals, a figure second only to Sergio Aguero, the current top team Manchester City.

In MOTD, Danny Murphy is full of praise for the 19-year-old England youngster. Newspapers large and small in England also gave Patrick a variety of appreciative headlines.

This is thanks to Marcelo Bielsa for freeing him up front to take on the responsibility of freely organising the attack, allowing his talent to be shown to the fullest.

"This will probably be Bielsa's biggest contribution to QPR and I have to admit that he has placed Patrick in a good position." ”

Bielsa went crazy and put personnel into the attack to make it easy for the team to score goals. However, the team did not adapt to the Argentine's 3331 style of play. With the characteristics of the team's current backfield, especially the limitations of Nedham Onuoha's individual ability, his style of play is indeed tantamount to suicide.

Is Mr. Bielsa willing to back down?

Lu Ling had another, more difficult question to think about. Steve Baker brought her a shocking piece of news two hours ago:

Championship side Cardiff City are interested in inviting her to be their manager.

Cardiff City Football Club is based in South Wales and, like Swansea City in the current Premier League, they play in the English league system. In fact, they played in the Premier League in 2013-14 but were relegated that season. At the moment, they are a good team in the Championship, but it is still difficult to get promoted to the Premier League.

Lu Ling knew that the reason why they sent out the invitation was mostly the idea of the Malaysian Chinese boss Chen Zhiyuan. The reasons for this...... It is true that it is easy to get closer and increase the sense of trust of the same race. It's just that when he thought that it was mainly for this reason, Lu Ling felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

Steve Baker said Cardiff City had indicated that the owners would meet her first if she wished. After that, if there is no problem in the negotiation, they are willing to let her take over in the fastest way.

It's really moving. Lu Ling's first reaction when he heard the news was to promise and promise. But seconds later, she told Steve that she needed time to think. She thought about it for two hours and couldn't make a decision. Maybe she should go back to the office and finish the rest of the work before she can continue thinking.

As soon as she walked into the building, she saw Pat. Isn't he gone? or is he back?

"Will you go?" he asked, looking at her.

"How do you know?" Lu Ling thought about it, Steve wouldn't be so unprofessional, although he was also his client, even if he knew that she had a good relationship with Patter, he would never tell Sù Patter directly about her. She immediately thought of another possibility.

"What you saw on Twitter?" she asked him.

Patrick nodded.

Lu Ling muttered "It's really fast" as he walked towards his office. It seems that it was leaked to the media from Cardiff City. Female, twenty-seven, Asian, these gimmicks are enough.

Patrick walked side by side with her, waiting for her answer.

Lu Ling slowed down and looked at the boy, "I don't know, I want to agree, but I have a strange feeling ......"

"What does it feel?"

"If you leave now, you will regret it. Lu Ling said and looked at the historical photos of the club on the walls on both sides of the corridor. It's a bit hard for her to let go. After all, it's where a qiē really begins. Although not for long.

And what is even more difficult to part with is the boy in front of him. Her gaze finally fell on his face.

For a soccer coach, this kind of player is hard to come by.

On the other hand, they are best friends, he doesn't even go to Manchester United Manchester City, he just wants to be in a team with her, he wants to conquer the world with her.

How could she leave him behind?

Patrick looked at Tina's pitch-black pupils, which seemed to have magic power that would suck him in. He had always wanted to know what was in this girl's eyes when he was a teenager, and as he grew older, he was no longer so fascinated, but now he was certainly more curious than he had been when he had been a teenager.

They looked at each other for a long time, and Lu Ling looked away first. She pursed her lips and walked on. The voice behind her made her heart flutter.

"Tina, you can go if you want. Maybe that's where your dreams begin. ”

She turned her head, "I thought you didn't want me to go." ”

Patrick looked at her with a smile. Cardiff is not too far from London, but it is not close, more than a hundred miles, and it takes more than two hours to drive. After she went, she was a head coach, and I don't know what she would be busy with. There was no way he would have had the chance to see her in the middle of the season. Even when she is free, she will be with her boyfriend.

Tina, you know what? Even the thought of not seeing you for half a year is like killing me.

But that's your dream. It's a dream you've been fighting for since you were sixteen, oh, maybe sooner.

"It's not about me whether I want it or not. In the end, he just said that.

How could it be okay Lu Ling didn't speak, she asked him with her eyes if he wanted to come to her office, he shook his head, turned around, and seemed to be ready to go back.

"Pat, no matter what I decide, you'll be the first to know. ”

"Of course. The boy's voice sounded steady.

****

Lu Ling never mentioned this matter when he was on FaceTime with Nicholas at night. Nicholas didn't ask her either. He was waiting for her to take the initiative. Finally, as she said goodnight, "Nick, you saw the news too?"

"You're conflicted?"

"Yes. ”

"Is there any other reason than Patrick?" Nicholas understood what the boy meant to her, and as a coach, he knew the odds of encountering such a player. It's natural for her to have a hard time making trade-offs.

"Nick, maybe you'll think I'm naïve. Lu Ling said hesitantly, "I really want to stay in a club forever." It's weird...... It seems that in my mind, this club has to be QPR. ”

Nicholas in the video smiled, he himself is a mercenary mentality.

He could understand her, but he couldn't.

It's like the difference between Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.

"It sounds like marriage, maybe romantic but more boring. He said.

Lu Ling was not surprised at all when he heard his words. She knew that with Nick's character, he would keep taking risks, keep trying, and he would go to many clubs in the future. But staying at a club doesn't mean you don't have an adventurous spirit. Sir Alex Ferguson has been at Manchester United for twenty-six years, but he is no boring old man with no ambitions.

It's just another kind of adventure.

It's like marriage, indeed.

She smiled and asked him, "Nick, are you trying to sue me that you will never get married?"

Nicholas's smile narrowed slightly, "I didn't hint at anything. ”

That was indeed his view of marriage.

Lu Ling didn't continue this topic, and marriage was also far away for her.

She turned back to the original topic.

"Steve said I have a week to think about it at most. But I found that the longer I thought about it, the harder it was to make a decision. ”

"That's true. ”

"Nick, I've got to go to sleep. ”

"Good. I can't believe I'll see you next week after a month. "He missed her, almost madly missing her. Everton have had a good run of results this month, with two wins and two draws, and are still in second place in the table. He's busy at work, but other than that, it's all her.

"Oh, let me think, maybe you're going to see Cardiff City manager next week. Lu Ling made a joke, but as soon as the words came out, she hesitated, she tilted her head and said leisurely, "I don't know why, I feel very strange when I pronounce this title, as if it doesn't belong to me." ”

"You'll get used to it, if that's really your last resort. Go to sleep and think again tomorrow, good night Babe. ”

"Good night. ”

****

On the last day of September, Lu Ling told Steve Baker that she would like to make a trip to Cardiff after playing Watford at QPR. Exactly after the seventh round of league games, the October international break begins, after which there will be plenty of time for both sides, whether she takes over or not.

Lu Ling felt that she needed to meet the boss of Cardiff City before she could make a final decision. Although she has written her resignation, it is likely that she will quit her job as a QPR assistant coach on her way back from Cardiff and start her coaching career at Cardiff City Stadium.

As Pat said, that's where her dreams really began.

He looked sad when she told Sùpat the news, but he did his best to hide it. Actually, she too. But the boy joked, "James is there, maybe he'll think you're in love with him and go with Cardiff." ”

"Oh, Pat, don't worry about me, it's just a James, do you really think I can't handle it?" she joked with him. But in fact, neither of them could laugh.

Watford host Queens Park Rangers on 2 October.

This will probably be my last game as a QPR assistant coach. Lu Ling sat in the coach's seat, wearing a blue and white training uniform, a little sad.

Soon, her feelings were not only sad, but also anxious and disappointed.

QPR lost again. In the same play, the team was beaten by Watford in the last 20 minutes after Vargas scored the first goal.

With such a feeling, Lu Ling was still ready to go to Cardiff tonight as originally planned. She was exhausted. I don't know how this trip will change my life after that.

But just before she left home, she received a phone call. After answering the call, she threw down her bag, walked to the couch, and sat down woodenly.

She didn't move, she just kept scrolling through the news on Twitter. It was already dark and there was no light on in the house. She didn't know how much time had passed, and she didn't get off the couch until the doorbell rang.

She directly pressed the button to open the door, only Pat, not anyone else.

When she opened the door, the boy took two steps forward and hugged her, whispering in her ear, "Tina, this is your chance. Don't leave. ”

Lu Ling was silent, and Pat didn't let go of her for a long time before she pushed him.

Marcelo Bielsa is out of class.

The Argentine became the first manager to be sacked from the Premier League this season, just seven league games. Seven league games, two draws and five defeats, it is indeed a result that cannot be stayed.

Somewhat similar to the Premier League's first manager to sack last season – Sunderland's manager Dick Advocaat was sacked after just three draws and five defeats in the first eight league games, also at the start of October.

This news was shocking, because neither Lu Ling nor Patrick had heard any news before. But this result, thinking about it, is a matter of course. It can only be said that the actions and decisions of the top management were quick and decisive.

Many teams will choose to let the assistant coach take a few games at this time, and then slowly look for a new manager. Of course, it's likely that Tony has already made this decision.

The call Lu Ling received was from Rice. It was only after his call that she saw the news on social media from a credible BBC reporter.

What she was waiting for was Tony's decision.

Lu Ling suddenly realized that she couldn't just wait.

She looked at Patrick, "Pat, I think I'll have to go find Tony myself." He wouldn't give me such an important position for no reason. I need to give him some reasons why he can't refuse. ”

The room was dark, and Patrick couldn't see Tina's face clearly, but he didn't need to, he could fully imagine her gaze and expression.

He hugged her again, "You-llgetthejob, Iknowthat." (You'll get it, I know.) ）

****

When Lu Ling arrived at Harrington, he ran into Bielsa coming out of the manager's office. He took a lot of things with him, because he brought a lot of things. Although only for a little more than two months.

Lu Ling walked over, shook hands with him, and then hugged him. Without an interpreter, it would be difficult for them to communicate.

Bielsa's assistant, Diego Reyes, gave her an impatient look, said something to the Argentine, and left with a cardboard box. In fact, Lu Ling always wanted to ask him why he didn't like her. However, there is no need to know.

Bielsa helped his eyes, Spanish words sandwiched English words, and Lu Ling actually understood.

"I knew you were leaving, but I didn't expect me to leave first. ”

Lu Ling had previously mentioned Cardiff City's offer to Bielsa, and the Argentines were very supportive at the time, although they politely kept a few words.

Now she spoke in English mixed with Spanish, "Mr. Bielsa, I have learned a lot from you. It's a shame you're leaving. You're not a loser. ”

"I know. Bielsa nodded, he wasn't in a good mood, but he didn't have a strong feeling of depression. He looked at the female assistant coach in front of him again, just like he had seen her for the first time, but there was more respect in his eyes, "You'll be a good coach." You are very young and I envy you. ”

"Thank you. Lu Ling didn't know what else to say.

The Argentine suddenly laughed, and like a child, he made a gesture of drinking, and continued to communicate stiffly.

"Maybe, someday, we should have a drink together and talk about football. ”

"Of course. I'm looking forward to it. ”

They hugged again. Before leaving, Bielsa remembered something and looked back, "Tony, you, I recommended you." ”

Lu Ling was surprised and delighted, and said gratefully, "Sir, thank you, thank you very much." ”

The back of the Argentine disappeared around the corner. Lu Ling stood at the door of the head coach's office and glanced at it, he still had a lot of things to tidy up, presumably someone would come later.

She looked at her watch again, and it was past nine o'clock in the evening. The upper echelons also hold meetings upstairs.

She paused for a few seconds, then headed upstairs.

****

Lu Ling stood outside the conference room, waiting for Tony's secretary to reply to her.

She had waited a long time, maybe not too long, she didn't know. In the middle of the call, Nick called, and she pressed it. Later, the secretary still didn't come out, so she replied with a message.

[I'll call you later.] 】

As soon as she put away her phone, the secretary walked out.

"Mr. Fernández, please come in. ”

Lu Ling took a deep breath and walked into the conference room.

The club's majority shareholder and co-chairman, Tony Fernandez (66%), co-chairman Ruben Ganalingan, co-vice-chairman Amit Bhatia, as well as board member Kamaruddin Melanun, CEO Lee Huss, football director Les Ferdinand, almost all the top management, are in this room.

The team's other shareholder, 34% of the company's shareholder, Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, was also involved in the meeting via video link.

Among those who have the most contact with the coaching staff, Tony and Rice are the ones who have the most contact. Of course, it is Tony who has the most decision-making power.

Lu Ling smiled and nodded to everyone.

Tony asks her to take a seat at the end of the table.

It's like an interview. In fact, it's also an interview.

What they were discussing before, Lu Ling didn't know. Whether they had considered her or not, she also knew nothing. What she had to do next was simple and difficult.

She needed to convince them to give her three months. By the halfway point of the Premier League season (after the Christmas-New Year's fixtures and when the winter window opens), it doesn't need to be said if she leads the team well. If her grades are terrible, that's needless to say.

But it must be three months.

This was the only thing Lu Ling needed.

With an extremely slight smile, Tony said, "We already know your purpose, Christine, and you can get started." ”

"Thanks, Tony. Lu Ling nodded at the Malaysian.

The conference room was brightly lit, and a 27-year-old Asian female teaching assistant began to speak.

"I want to make two points. First of all, I know the team very well, and I have been involved in the training sessions and the tactical details for more than a season. I'm confident in the squad we have. If you bring it to me, it won't be so difficult to win. Secondly, Pep Guardiola didn't have any top-flight experience before he took over at Barca, and the same was true when Nick Flores took over our club, they were both successful, and I don't think I would. I only need three months. In three months, even if this gamble is lost, the team still has a way back. ”

After she finished speaking, there was close to five or six seconds of silence in the conference room.

"Thanks, Christine. Tony smiled and nodded at her, then looked at Rice.

Rice scratched his brow and turned to look at the assistant coach. He is the most vocal of all the senior management at the specific competitive level. Tony looked at him and wanted him to ask questions.

"Christine, if this is your team, how are you going to play?"

Lu Ling raised his eyebrows.

"I need a tactical board. ”

Les shrugged and called his assistant. Soon, a tactical board appeared in the conference room.

"This is what you want. Can you start?"

Lu Ling said "thank you", then turned the tactical board to the high-level leaders attending the meeting, and began to elaborate:

"Defensively, I'm going to play with a back four and two midfielders. "She will indicate that the players' pieces are laid out on the tactical board. "And in most cases it will be a low defensive line. With the quality of our players, we can do better than Middlesbrough, Burnley, Sunderland, Crystal Palace. ”

After that, Lu Ling put the other chess pieces representing the offensive players in the corresponding positions, "To be honest, our lineup is a bit thin, but the wings are very dynamic, so it is suitable to pull the width apart. For the most part, I'm not going to play crosses because there's no striker. However, playing with wide width will be beneficial to the midfielders. ”

She pointed her finger at the piece in the forward midfield, "For the most part, Patrick will continue to play in the forward midfield, playing to his technical advantage in the middle. She pointed to the center and the midfield, and used a marker to connect a line to them. "The interaction between Patrick and Vargas is very important, they have a certain tacit understanding in the last game, and I will build a few offensive routines for them in the future......"

Rice interrupted at this time and interjected: "The team's offense is not a problem, this is obvious, I hope you will elaborate on the defensive thinking." ”

Lu Ling was a little displeased, but still nodded and continued, "We have conceded too many goals so far because we have used a very aggressive high pressing method when defending. The conceded ball was immediately counter-tackled throughout the pitch, but the player did not have enough power to execute. As she spoke, she moved the pieces as a whole to one side of the frontcourt on the board.

"But my plan is to only press in a small area of the front court for most of the game, and if it doesn't work out, drop back immediately, and the defenders are ready to defend in the low post at all times, which is more in line with our overall personnel ability. ”

Rice was noncommittal, turning back to look at Tony.

Toni thanked the assistant coach again and said, "Christine, it's late today, we'll talk about it, but it doesn't have to be a result." If there is any news, we will be sure to notify you as soon as possible. And until we make any announcements, I still want you to run the team's affairs with George. ”

After Lu Ling finished speaking, he thanked and walked out of the conference room.

She couldn't judge from their expressions or the way they looked, and all she could do now was wait.

****

"What do you think?" asked Tony.

CEO Lee Hus said: "I can't tell if she's qualified at football level, but for the rest, I think she's ready. Both managers recommended her before leaving, and she did have something special. ”

"A bit young. I think it's twenty-seven, and it doesn't look like it. Laxmi Mittal said in the video.

"Definitely. Co-vice-chairman Amit Bhatia echoed his father-in-law's words. (He is Mittal's son-in-law)

Laxmi continued, "I'm not very inclined to her, after all, she is inexperienced. Although she said some reasons, we can't be sure now. Once the club is relegated again, it could bring hundreds of millions of pounds in losses, and the risk is too great. ”

Rice never spoke. They were still discussing, and the questions he needed to think about were more cumbersome.

Finally, Tony asked him directly for his opinion.

"I thought about her style of play and thought it worked. She does know the team, which is something we can't do shortly if we have a new manager. Three months? That's a little too long. Moreover, I always felt that if she brought it, there would be a big problem in the dressing room. I don't want to talk about her gender, but the players in the dressing room don't think so. ”

Tony nodded ambiguously, then said, "Maybe we should continue tomorrow, it's too late today." ”

****

The night was beautiful and heavy.

West London is bright everywhere, but there aren't many cars or people on the streets. Lu Ling parked the car and stayed in his car for a while before entering the building.

Pat was still there, and he looked a little nervous.

Lu Ling smiled lightly at him, and he didn't have the strength to speak. It seems that I have just finished saying everything I need to say for the day in the conference room.

"Do you need a hug?" the boy asked.

Lu Ling walked over.

She leaned on his shoulder and thought carefully about the "interview" she had already recalled many times on the way back. Nothing went wrong, she did everything she could.

Patrick's hand brushed the back of her head, "Tina, go get some sleep." As he spoke, he kissed the top of her head.

Lu Ling got out of his embrace.

"Thank you, Pat. You are here, and it means a lot to me. ”

Patrick stared at her, as if he wanted to say something, but Lu Ling quickly continued, "It's late, do you want to go back?"

"I could sleep in the living room. ”

Lu Ling looked at the floor for a while, then quickly raised his head again and said, "Pat, I've already told Steve, no matter if Tony wants me or not, I won't leave." I'm not going to Cardiff. ”

There was a fleeting look of surprise on the boy's face, followed by understanding.

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"I've got to give Nick a call. Also, my sofa is very hard. She smiled at him and walked to the bedroom.

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"Nick, I just had a try. Lu Ling doesn't need to explain, the news of Bielsa's dismissal should have spread all over the Internet.

"How?" said Nicholas's voice with concern.

"I don't know, it should be fine. At least Rice didn't give me a look. She tried to joke.

"Still going to Cardiff?"

"No, I won't. ”

"Refused?"

"Yes, as soon as I left the room, I heard Steve's voice message. He told me that if I didn't arrive tomorrow morning, they wouldn't think about it. I want to stay in London and wait for news. Even if it's bad news, it's my own choice. ”

Lu Ling's decision was very risky. If Tony doesn't let her take it, then the new manager has a certain chance of firing her.

"Good. Nikolaston paused for a moment, smiled and said, "Much like you." Babe, your voice sounds tired, go to sleep. ”

"Okay......" Lu Ling was talking when a voice came from outside the door, "Tina". She said, "Wait a minute." ”

"Patrick is still here so late?" asked Nicholas.

"Yes, he wants to wait for news with me. ”

"He's sleeping with you tonight?" he raised his voice.

"Nick, you know you have nothing to worry about. ”

"I'm not worried. Nicholas's voice returned to calm, "I'll go to London tomorrow." Go to bed early, maybe you'll see me when you wake up. ”

The corners of Lu Ling's mouth have curled, it's been more than a month, can I finally see Nick.

"Nick, I miss you so much. She said.

"I'll be there now, four hours at most. ”

"That's not what I meant......"

"Babe go to sleep, I have the key. ”

Lu Ling walked out of the bedroom. Before she could speak, Patrick said, "He's coming?"

She nodded.

Patrick picked up his coat, "There's news for me, I'll go back first." ”

"Okay, good night. ”