"My wife asked me if I suggested that Pat go on a date with you in Nando\s. When she asked, I almost thought it was really me suggesting. Later, Peter from our PR team also asked if it was my suggestion. At this point Steve laughed, "Unless I suggested it to Pat while sleepwalking." In fact, as you know, it doesn't look like my advice anyway, I've never liked spicy food. ”

Lu Ling had just finished today's training session and was reading the analysis report of the technical department in the office. She smiled, "He has his reasons. She said as she remembered the way he was training today, very seriously. His teammates sneaked a sneak peek at him, but he didn't make any inappropriate moves from start to finish.

"I understand. Steve sighed with a smile. He really understood. "I think Nando's should pay you a lot of money for advertising. Well, anyway, this 'teen date' of yours and his can be regarded as a classic case of PR. You've also seen the media and people's reactions to this date. I can only say that the voices for and against were half and half, but after last night...... It's like the Conservatives getting the majority of seats in Manchester. ”

"The analogy is good. Lu Ling praised the agent. The corners of her mouth unconsciously curved, she remembered the kiss in the winter rain, remembered his frowning brows, remembered the ** and dissatisfaction in his blue eyes, and, The last tenderness and compromise...... Fortunately, the kiss was not photographed. However, when they returned to their respective homes, they were photographed again. And, again, it creates unexpected, good, effects. It's just that he has also been ridiculed a lot, especially for him.

Steve's sarcastic voice rang out, "When you say something good, it's like people have to feel glorified. ”

"I've never expected that. Lu Ling replied with a smile. She turned her attention back to the analysis. She expects the call to end soon.

Steve thought of something. "Oh, I didn't tell Pat about what you talked to me about. ”

"Of course. I guess you won't give away your customers' private information unless you want to be fired. ”

"Alright, don't threaten me. Let's talk to Nathan Neal as soon as you can. I won't bother you with your work anymore. ”

"Okay, thank you. ”

"Wait......" Steve said suddenly.

"What's wrong?"

“…… Ben hasn't been normal lately. ”

Lu Ling was stunned for a moment. Ben was in good shape today, it's just ...... It was quiet. Even if she and Tim talked to him, he could answer a word, and definitely not say a word more. He didn't stare at her or smile like that anymore. It looked like he was accepting what was happening now, and in a little while, it would be over. As he himself said, he will try to figure things out, and if he does, there may be nothing to talk about. Lu Ling really wanted to accept this logic, but she understood that things might not be so simple. So she wasn't surprised when Tim later told her, "When you don't look at Ben, he always looks at you." Realizing that the silence had been a little longer, she said, "I don't have anything to tell you. If you're worried about him, talk to him. ”

Steve could probably guess some, especially Christine's silence that confirmed his guess. He also knew that she was really busy and wouldn't have time to talk about it. Probably not anyway. However, Steve thought that Ben had always known what he was doing, and his worries might be unnecessary. "Then we'll get back in touch. ”

"Get back in touch. After Lu Ling finished speaking, he hung up the phone. She didn't think about it anymore. What she needs to think about now is the competition.

****

This is the fourth time that QPR has played Manchester United this season. The second leg of the League Cup semi-finals.

Manchester United has a lot of key players missing, and Lu Ling has long known this. With Ryan Giggs full of injuries and a lot of pressure in the league, it's good to be able to play these guys.

QPR took a 2-0 lead in the first half, with Phil's header and Patrick's free-kick going straight to the final at Wembley.

Patrick did the same celebration after the goal, and no one was surprised, he had already shown his attitude. The whole new Queen's Park was still excited after 2:0. It was a beautiful free-kick and the celebration. So, before the break, the blue and white fans chanted "We're going to Wembley". There are also many fans who make ll gestures while singing.

In fact, there is not no lack of opposition and criticism among QPR fans, but such voices appear weak in front of a large number of supporters. Who wouldn't want Patrick Amber to keep scoring goals as a fan of this team, or would there really be any QPR fan who would like to see "that queen" of this Queen's blue and white team leave now?

In the second half, United barely put up much resistance, with substitute Briel Embolo sealing a 3-0 victory. QPR successfully advanced to the first final of the year.

David Luiz and JT got their first chance to start together, but in Lu Ling's opinion, this match really can't test the pair's quality.

In addition, the coaching staff has learned from the medical team that Genk may be taking a little longer to recover than expected. As for Glenn, he is still recuperating at home. The good thing is that the team's injury problems did not carry forward in this game. Leon has also returned to training this week. There are three weeks left until the first game of the Champions League knockout stage against Bayern......

There can be no more problems in these three weeks.

Therefore, in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Manchester City, despite Lu Ling's reluctance, there was a lot of rotation.

Patrick was put on the bench, while Leon, who had recovered from injury, was on the bench.

The competition was very close and of poor quality.

On this cold winter day, both teams looked a little listless. Manchester City may be worse off than QPR, as Jardin's side face stiff competition for the top four in the league.

In the second half, León came off the bench to change the situation. The Uruguayan is very active on the pitch after a week or two of fat loss training. He scored a goal in the 68th minute that would eventually send QPR through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Lu Ling took a breath on the sidelines, and the team will be given a week of rest next. Then there was the league game against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite now leading by five points (Chelsea second, followed by Everton, who are six points behind QPR), she is not reckless.

In addition, she needs David Luiz and JT to be ready ahead of the game against Bayern. In that case, the two league games before that would be a good run-in and testing platform. She was amazed at the form David Luiz showed. The Brazilian is 33 years old, but he still has a fighting spirit. Perhaps it was the prospect of another championship in the twilight of his career that spurred him to his full potential. In fact, the same is true of Marcelo, another Brazilian.

February has arrived. There are more topics about the Queen of Spades and the King of Spades. Steve and his team haven't done much yet, and it's best to wait and see what happens.

A little fog rose outside the window. Lu Ling took a sip of coffee.

There were four months left in the season, and if she didn't make too many mistakes and a little luck, she hoped that—

The last day of the season will be on June 5th.

It will be at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.

– It was the final of this year's UEFA Champions League.

Lu Ling walked back to his desk and received a phone call. She was a little surprised, and Nathan Neal said that until he spoke to her himself, the higher-ups would be silent about the matter, and she didn't need to explain it to them. She guessed that the board would also need some time to observe and make decisions. Eventually, the American told her that he would be back in London in two weeks to watch the match against Bayern Munich and the Carabao Cup final afterwards. At that point, they can solve the matter face-to-face.

****

February 5, 2021.

Today is Diego Flores' fourth birthday. There were a lot of people coming, and Sophie always had a lot of friends. Even if Sophia doesn't have that many friends, the sprawling Flores family will liven up the party.

It's just that for Nicholas, that means he needs to be asked that question more.

At first, the Spaniard was polite, and he would smile and reply, "Yes, I know, I read the newspaper." By the fourth or fifth person mentioning it, he just grimaced and asked, "What the does it matter to me?" and he swore that he wasn't upset at all, he just thought it was those people who were uneducated. You shouldn't be unbridled to spy on other people's private lives because of your curiosity.

In fact, when the news came out one after another, there was a commotion in the Real Madrid dressing room. The players' gaze at the manager became strange. Especially Zixiang and Pierre. Nicholas was pretty sure he was the most sober one. And he wondered, could that be more ridiculous? But he didn't explain. Soon, people were relieved. Because Nick Flores also said goodbye to a short single life. He had told Pierre that there were many beautiful girls in Madrid. And that's true. Moreover, there are many beautiful girls who are born to dance. You can't imagine how their butts will writhe.

Diego dangled the ball to his father's lap. Diego's hair was dark brown and his eyes were the color of his father's eyes. The eyelashes were long, and the face was round like that of all boys of his age. He wears the Real Madrid shirt with the number 4 – the same number from his father's time as a player. The name print is naturally Flores.

A soft, charming smile appeared on Nicholas's face. He looked down and asked Diego, "What position do you want to play in the future?"

"Patrick Amber's location. Diego replied with a wink.

Nicholas laughed for a moment. It's a good choice. May you really have that talent. He thought. Before he could speak, Sophie's soft voice followed, "How are you doing?"

"Not bad. Nicholas looked up at Sophia and smiled. He took another sip of champagne and raised his eyebrows, "Why do people think I'm pathetic?"

"People don't understand you. ”

"I think so. ”

In the midst of the raucous Spanish dance music, Sophia sighed lowly. She glanced at Diego and whispered intermittently, "You know, Diego will grow up slowly, and one day...... He'll also ask you who Christine is?"

"I'll tell Diego Christine that it's nobody. Nicholas felt that the room was stuffy, and the sound of music made his eardrums hurt.

"Really?" Sophia raised her eyebrows, apparently not believing a letter.

Nicholas shrugged his shoulders exaggeratedly, "Maybe I'll tell Diego when he first had a love affair that Christine is the love of my life, but it's too much like a cheesy Hollywood movie, and it should be at Christine's grave." To be honest, I still hope that she is still alive and well at that time, and I don't mind her being angry with me in the newspapers from time to time. ”

"So you're still angry that she reconciled with Patrik?"

Nicholas looked at Sophia's face amusedly, "You said people didn't know about me, and so did you." He put down his champagne glass and walked over to Diego. He toe the ball past Diego's feet with his leather shoes. "Come, Diego, come and take what belongs to you. ”

Sophie stared at the back and whispered, "You talk like an Englishman...... Do you realize that you are now deprecating yourself for being virtuous with her?" she thought he hadn't heard. But he fiddled with the ball in front of his son and smiled back, "We've always been alike." ”

"Diego, you have to be serious......" Nicholas returned the ball to Diego and rubbed his curls. His son wants to play like Patrick Amber...... Although he is only four years old, he can say that it may be a little difficult.

Nicholas's gaze finally fell on the palm trees outside. Flamenco's passionate beats and mournful chants suddenly sounded in his head. But Diego's immature and even some shrill voice stopped those—

"Dad, you're here to grab my ball!"

Nicholas lowered his eyes, a smile on the corner of his mouth, and a toe twitch. 166 Reading Network