After a brief interview with Lauren, I went back to the locker room with Flower and Ruth, took a shower, changed clothes, and sat in a chair while wiping our hair and cleaning up our things, when I heard Lauren's voice coming from outside the locker room.

"This is the end of the group stage! The top 32 players will compete here in the semi-finals two days later, and only eight of the 32 groups will make it to the finals. Ladies and gentlemen, we'll see you in two days! ”

When I heard Lauren's words, I couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hey, a community swimming competition is quite formal. In the semi-finals of the group stage, although the sparrows are small, they have all the organs. ”

Flower shook his head, "They just don't want to let this game end so soon." In previous years, it was over in one day, but this year they have made such a big investment, and if it is over in one day, they must not cry to death? ”

I wondered, "There's no sponsor or anything, is there any difference between a few days more and a few days less?" Can you make more money by dividing it into a few times? ”

Flower smiled mysteriously, "No, it's not just money. There is also word of mouth, if this swimming competition is held well, everyone is satisfied, and everyone is left with a good impression, then community work will be easy to do in the future. As for money, although they can't attract sponsors, it doesn't mean they can't make money. ”

"How to earn? Charging tickets? ”

Flower stood up, patted me on the shoulder, and smiled, "Let's go, we'll find out when you walk out of the swimming pool." ”

Hey, this old man actually sold me Guanzi.

I glanced at Flower angrily, and didn't bother to ask any further. Looking at the old man's expression, I knew that no matter how much I asked, I couldn't get a result, so it was better to go directly to the outside of the swimming pool to see what was going on.

After walking out of the locker room and meeting Ruth, we headed towards the entrance of the swimming pool. When I walked out of the gate of the swimming pool, I was suddenly startled by the sight in front of me.

Makeshift sheds, carts????? Twenty or thirty vendors sat next to each other in the open space in front of the swimming pool, constantly greeting customers. From snacks to toys to games, it's a miniature carnival!

Flower looked at me with a smile, "Remember the square areas on the ground that were carved out with white paint before we came in?" That's how it works. ”

I suddenly remembered what I thought was a parking space at the time, guessed the meaning of Flower's words, and raised an eyebrow, "Rental?" ”

Flower smiled and nodded, "Yes." A certain amount of money in an area not only makes the event more lively and satisfying, but also generates income. ”

"Grandpa!"

As soon as Flower finished speaking, a burst of cheering suddenly came from beside him. Turning his head, it was Rhodes. The little one ran as fast as he could with open arms, his face full of excitement, followed by the smiling Stilwells.

With a smile, Flower squatted down and opened his arms towards Rhodes, who rushed directly into Flower's arms, blushing and saying loudly, "Grandpa, you're amazing!" Do you hear me, we're number one! First! ”

The big tiger and the second tiger standing on Rhodes' head silently flew to my shoulders at this time, looking weak.

I looked at the two little guys curiously, "What's wrong with you?" ”

Erhu pointed at Rhodes with his wings, then shouted a few times, and then covered his head with his wings, his eyes full of pain.

I immediately understood what Erhu meant-I was just yelling and screaming at Rhodes and my head hurt, so I took Erhu off my shoulder and touched Erhu's head, "Okay, okay." Now that the game is over, you can rest. Anyway, thank you for coming and cheering me on. ”

As if comforted and encouraged, Erhu screamed happily and rubbed his head against my palm. The pain in his eyes vanished.

Stilwell's wife was overjoyed when she saw this scene and exclaimed, "This little guy is so smart." ”

I looked at this woman wearing a knee-length skirt, stepping on eight-centimeter high heels, a white shirt tucked into the skirt, and a kind of elite O temperament all over her body, and smiled and said thank you.

Stilwell smiled and said, "Richard, this is my wife, Jeunesse. Just now your watch xiàn is great, without your dad would not have been able to win the first place in this group stage. ”

I replied lightly, didn't react much, and ignored him. Stilwell's tone, though not as domineering as his natural superiority, made me feel as if I was his subordinate, which made me feel a little uncomfortable.

I don't beg for a living under you, I don't have a place to ask you, I don't inferiorize you, why do you put yourself in a superior position when you talk to me? Lao Tzu is not fighting for this first place.

"Well, to celebrate Dad's good result in the group stage. How about we eat out for dinner today? It's been a long time since we've had a family dinner, Richard, are you going to come along? ”

As he spoke, Stilwell turned his head to look at me. The formulaic smile is flawless, but there is no sign of welcome.

"Forget it." I squeezed out a smile and shook my head, "Since you're a family dinner, I won't bother, and I happened to have dinner in the morning." ”

Stilwell smiled and nodded, "Okay, then remember to come back early." ”

I hummed and turned to leave. At this time, Flower suddenly stopped me, "Wait, I'll go with you." I haven't seen that little girl for a long time, and we can go and sit down in porcelain after dinner. ”

Stilwell was anxious, "Dad, this is a family dinner for you, how can you do it without it?" Richard is going to meet his friends, what are you doing to make a fuss? ”

Flower gave Stilwell a cold look, "Shut your mouth, I won't go to dinner with you, if you want to eat, you four can go." ”

"But it's a family dinner."

"Family dinners? you! Flor directly burst into foul language, "It was Richard who swam for fifty-eight seconds to turn the tide, not you Stilwell, understand?" Richard, let's go! ”

As he spoke, Flower pulled me by the head and walked away without looking back. After walking hundreds of meters in one breath, Flower stood on his feet, let out a long sigh, and looked at me with apologetic eyes, "I'm sorry Richard, I apologize to you on behalf of Stilwell." I don't know where he learned these things. ”

I smiled wryly and shook my head, "You don't have to. I'm a friend of you, not your son. Your hard-won family dinner has also been ruined, and the father and son's boat has capsized and made everyone unhappy, so why bother. Didn't you see that Rhodes was so scared that he almost cried? ”

Flower put his arm on my shoulder and said angrily: "If you don't go to this kind of family dinner, won't it be me who has robbed me of your credit and taken it to myself, and because of this shameless celebration?" I, Flor, am not that kind of person, and even more so I went to a family dinner, so what about you? Wandering around London on a big night? ”

I said stiffly: "I'll go find Chengyi, lonely men and widows eating, drinking, maybe something will happen at night, and now when you come, you will mess up my affairs." ”

"Come on, I don't know about you yet? You're going to be able to find her, and tomorrow the sun will come out of the west. Let's go, there will be a family dinner next time, and the celebration, but only tonight. ”