After having lunch with Qu Bai, Liu Yun received a message.

It turned out to be a message from Anthony, the godfather of the Blood Gang.

"Dear old lieutenant, today is my sixtieth birthday. Oh, and if it's convenient, I hope you'll come to my birthday party. Rest assured, I will keep it confidential and will not let the outside world know. I hope you will grant my request to a 50-year-old Coventry fan. ”

Liu Yun has been in Coventry for several years, and Anthony has helped him secretly. A few years ago, someone claimed to have "kidnapped" Liu Xiaoyan, and it was Anthony who took action and cleaned up those liars and hooligans.

Liu Yun replied: "Yes." ”

At 5 o'clock in the evening, an extended Lincoln stopped in front of Liu Yun's house.

The two big men respectfully invited Liu Yun to get in the car.

Liu Yun got into the car and lengthened Lincoln to the suburbs. In front of a heavily guarded villa full of bodyguards on the outskirts, the car stopped.

Anthony, the underground emperor of the West Midlands, wore a well-fitting dress and bow tie to greet Liu Yun at the door.

"Oh, old lieutenant, my friend. You are welcome to my home. Anthony said in a hoarse voice. He didn't shake hands with Liu Yun, but came directly to hug.

The two entered the villa restaurant.

Liu Yun asked Anthony strangely: "Isn't today your 60th birthday party?" Why haven't the guests arrived yet? ”

Anthony shook his head: "Where are the real friends who do our job?" My eldest daughter is now a doctor in Italy and my second daughter is a lawyer in the United States. I thought about it and couldn't find a real person I wanted to invite to my birthday party. Seriously, old lieutenant, I didn't expect you to be there. ”

The maids began to serve the food.

Liu Yun said: "Mr. Anthony, I have a question. You're 60 years old, and you're always going to retire in your business, right? ”

Anthony smiled bitterly: "Retire!" Impossible. ”

He pointed to a few big men behind him: "So many people want to follow me for a living." Heh, how could I leave them alone? I've offended so many people over the years. Oh, if I were no longer the godfather of the Bloodbaths, without these bodyguards of the Bloods... Maybe when I walk out the door of this villa, I'm greeted by a myriad of pistols. ”

Liu Yun asked again: "Anthony Ansheng, your two daughters are separated from you by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic, don't you want them?" ”

Anthony said, "How can you not want to. Oh, my friend. You're also a father of two daughters, and you understand what daughters mean to fathers – everything. Fortunately, they have already been sent to the United States and Italy by me. Have a decent job, a happy family, and a life away from the gangsters. I don't want to bother them. ”

The underground emperor of the West Midlands is more like a helpless old man at the moment.

Anthony took out two photos, one of the eldest daughter's family and one of the younger daughter's family.

The eldest daughter has two children and the younger daughter has one child.

Anthony said, "I have a reluctant request. My two grandchildren and one granddaughter are all fans of yours. Can you sign their names? ”

Liu Yun nodded: "No problem." ”

Today is Anthony's birthday. Before coming to Anthony, Liu Yun naturally prepared a gift for him. He knows Anthony is the most die-hard Coventry fan. So he brought the match ball from Coventry City in the Championship promotion play-offs.

He signed his name on the match ball. Hand it to Anthony.

Anthony took the soccer ball and exclaimed, "Football, it's really the most amazing thing in the world." It can make countless people intoxicated and make countless people crazy. Oh, old lieutenant, you are also a miracle from God. In my 50 years as a fan, I've never seen a player as legendary as you. ”

Anthony is like a lonely old man who hasn't spoken to anyone for a long time, talking to Liu Yun about the history of the Coventry team.

"In '83, I was a bartender in a bar in Coventry. That year, Gould replaced Sexton as the team's new head coach. Successful relegation in the last round of the old League One. My girlfriend and I celebrated with eighteen bottles of whole-wheat beer. ”

"In '86, I was already working as a bodyguard in an underground shellfish yard in Coventry. That year, the team won the FA Cup with a 3-2 win over Tottenham at Wembley Stadium under McGee. Oh, I remember when the team was in the championship parade, my boss and I were like the average Coventry guy, pouring into the streets and celebrating like crazy. ”

"In the final round of the Premier League in '96, Coventry would have fallen into the Championship if they lost to Tottenham. By that time, I already had my own three Shellfish Farms, five pubs in the West Midlands. Heh, we beat Tottenham in the end and managed to avoid relegation. I had my bar offer beer to people in Coventry uniforms for free. That year, my second daughter was born. ”

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Liu Yun no longer knows if Anthony is talking about the history of the team or his own life.

His life has witnessed too many ups and downs for the Coventry team.

Anthony said: "Old lieutenant, in Coventry, a lot of people are afraid of me. Oh, Hook from the police department is my old adversary, a thorn in my side. Actually, I'm just a lonely old man. I don't have friends, and for the safety of my two daughters, they can't just come here to see me. ”

Anthony took a sip of whiskey and went on to sigh, "God has assigned roles to everyone in this world. If there is a police, there will be people like us. If I had to choose again, I would rather be a noble person like you. People who can live in the sun. I'm like a medieval vampire now, with nothing but darkness as a companion. ”

Liu Yun raised his glass: "Okay, Mr. Anthony." Let me wish you, you, a 50-year Coventry fan, a happy birthday. ”

Anthony raised his glass: "Cut." ”

"Cut."

Anthony added: "I remember five years ago, I swore that if anyone came into trouble with you, I would do justice to you. Oh, looking at it now, this is really wrong. A person of high character like you, whoever you are, will not trouble you. ”

Liu Yun said: "Mr. Anthony, you have a good reputation. ”

"Maybe one day, I'll be dead on the streets," Anthony said. Even if I go to heaven, the thing I want to see most is the old lieutenant you leading Coventry to lift the Premier League trophy! That's what I, a loyal Coventry City fan, would most like to see. ”

Liu Yun laughed and said: "In the habit of our Chinese people, we can't say anything unlucky on our birthday. If nothing else happens – 3 months from now, Mr Anthony, you'll be able to see Coventry standing on the podium of the Premier League winners! ”