Chapter 17: Hello, Stranger

After the match, Inzaghi attended the post-match press conference. It was his first game in charge of the barefoot and it was necessary for him to reveal some information.

"Mr. Inzaghi, what made you decide to coach in China?" A reporter from a foreign-language media asked.

Inzaghi smiled faintly and said: "I have always been full of yearning for this ancient country, and I came here to teach at the heart of my heart."

"Neither Recio nor Berio played in today's game, does it mean that there will be a huge change in the barefoot lineup?" Another reporter asked.

"We will respond to every game with the most reasonable lineup." Inzaghi replied calmly.

"Then how do you evaluate the performance of young players Shao Yifan and Chen Wei today?"

'They're all very talented players and I'm sure it won't be long before they surprise you.' Inzaghi said firmly.

……

The evening glow sprinkled on the barefoot training ground, caressing the green grass.

After waving goodbye to his teammates, Shao Yifan rarely continued to practice for himself, and changed his clothes and prepared to leave.

"Where are you going?" Chen Wei was a little surprised, he had never seen Shao Yifan leave the training ground so early.

Shao Yifan said with a smile: "Find a place to surf the Internet and relax." With that, he picked up his backpack and turned to leave.

Chen Wei shook his head helplessly and continued his training. Soon, he was the only one left on the club's training ground.

After practicing for a while, Chen Wei wiped the sweat from his forehead, and thought depressedly: "Forget it, I won't practice anymore!"

On the other hand, Shao Yifan didn't lie, he did find a place to surf the Internet. But instead of going to an Internet café, he went to a nearby KFC store.

He asked for a cup of coffee and sat quietly in front of the second-floor window of the KFC store, fiddling with his tablet.

All he was looking at was some of the latest news in English football, and although he had been gone for two years, his feelings for it could not be changed.

And he also wants to know how the teammates who fought with him back then are doing now?

Yesterday's big win over Dalian Yifang and the post-match praise from head coach Inzaghi gave him confidence for the future. He believed he could prove himself in the land.

Of course, the Premier League is not comparable to the Chinese Super League, and if you want to play there, who is not the best in football?

If he is still in England now, he must still be playing in the preparatory round for Manchester United's echelon, right? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head. Even now, he can't say whether he made the right choice. However, since it is something that has already been done, there is no need to dwell on it anymore.

And so his mind began to wander to the island of Britain, from Manchester to Old Trafford, from neighbours to young playmates, from the grass and trees to the morning rain at night.

In the end, it was inevitable, and he thought of the blonde girl.

Catherine, two years no see, are you okay?

Shao Yifan looked out the window in a daze at the city shrouded in night and intoxicated with neon.

At this moment, a sigh of annoyance interrupted his thoughts. Shao Yifan turned his head to look, only to see that there was only one seat in front of him, and a student-like girl was reporting an open book, with an impatient face.

Hey? Why is this figure so familiar? Shao Yifan had some doubts in his heart and looked fixedly.

Coincidentally, when Shao Yifan was carefully observing, the girl also looked up at this side. So, the two looked at each other.

Oops, my mother! How could it be her?! Shao Yifan is like this in his heart.

Yes! Neuropathy! How did that neuropathy end up here?! And what is he staring at me all the time?! Gao Shiyu's heart was also desperate.

"Hey, what a coincidence!" It was Shao Yifan who took the lead in breaking the embarrassment. After all, it was his fault the last time he kicked the can and smashed someone off the bike.

"What a coincidence." Gao Shiyu squeezed out a smile.

The "......" scene was embarrassing again.

Shao Yifan's eyes inadvertently glanced at the book in her hand, judging from the cover, it should be an English book.

"Are you learning English?" Shao Yifan asked casually.

"Huh? Yes. Gao Shiyu didn't expect him to ask this.

"Did you encounter any difficulties? I might be able to help you. Shao Yifan, who has been influenced by gentlemanly thinking since he was a child, naturally will not stand idly by when he sees others in difficulty. Well, especially a pretty girl.

"Ah, no, I'll just think about it myself." Gao Shiyu hurriedly waved his hand and refused.

But Shao Yifan had already picked up his backpack and walked to her seat. Anyway, there are no guests around, and it is the same wherever you sit.

Ay? How did he get here? I said no! Gao Shiyu was a little depressed.

In fact, Shao Yifan looked irritated when he saw her applying for an English book, but he simply wanted to help her. What happened last time, he still had some regrets in his heart.

Standing still in front of Gao Shiyu's table and pointing to the position opposite her, Shao Yifan politely asked, "Can I sit here?"

"Yes, you can." Gao Shiyu looked at Shao Yifan with a confused expression and sat down opposite him.

"My English is still good, you can ask me if you have any difficulties." Shao Yifan said confidently.

Too confident, right? Gao Shiyu was a little surprised in her heart.

Seeing the confusion on her face, Shao Yifan had no choice but to repeat the question just now in fluent English.

The half-belief on Gao Shiyu's face disappeared in an instant, and he was obviously surprised by Shao Yifan's fluent spoken language.

What a pure spoken language! She was a little shocked.

So, she was not polite anymore and told Shao Yifan about the difficulties she encountered.

And after Shao Yifan listened carefully, he quickly gave her an answer. Especially in speaking, it solved a lot of her doubts.

Gao Shiyu seemed to have found a huge bag of nutrient solution, desperately absorbing the knowledge she needed. Although her grades are also very good in the class, there is always a problem of bias in English. A lot of effort has been made, but it has not been effective.

"Why is your English so good?" Gao Shiyu changed her previous attitude and looked at Shao Yifan with some admiration.

Shao Yifan smiled, "Because I grew up in England." English is my native language. ”

"Huh? Really, is it fake?" Gao Shiyu was a little incredulous.

"Of course it's true," Shao Yifan rolled his eyes, "I speak English with a Manchester accent." ”

"No wonder it sounds a little different," Gao Shiyu nodded, but asked again, "Are you back to school?" ”

"No, no. I'm back to play. Shao Yifan said.

"Kicking a ball?"

"I told you last time, I'm a footballer." Shao Yifan said with a smile.

Gao Shiyu was a little embarrassed when he talked about the last thing, but in retrospect, he seemed to have really said that.

Anyway, Shao Yifan, who had nothing else to do, began to tell the ignorant girl about his glorious deeds.

What Old Trafford is a god, slaughtering Brazil, as exaggerated as it can be. If you let people who have come into contact with him see it, it's really hard to believe that this is him who has always been humble.

Shao Yifan didn't know why he would say so much to this unknown girl. Maybe it's the simplicity of her! Whatever he says, he will believe in the simplicity of it.

Isn't that a bit ...... for him to do that?

The two chatted for a long time, and their laughter could be heard from time to time in the restaurant.