London, United Kingdom.

"Mr. Conterres, what else are you doing? Can it be faster? We're not going to be able to catch the plane! ”

"Don't clean up! Now it's not the same as before, we have money, we need something, just spend money over there to buy it! ”

"Hah, can you put everything in your bag? God, Mr. Contesares, don't you want to take the Chinese New Year to South Africa as well? Oh my God......"

"Hurry, Mr. Contrares, I can't wait to set foot on the South African continent! Oooooo ”

As soon as Molina, who was carrying a large bag and a small bag, walked out of the house, Felisa, who had been waiting impatiently, was already screaming excitedly, her face was full of excitement and longing, Molina looked at her daughter helplessly and dotingly, shook her head with a smile, and threw the package on the car parked on the side of the road.

"Let's go, Felisa! We depart, go to the airport, and ...... Go to South Africa! ”

Felisa cheered again, and the black car quickly blended into the busy traffic and sped away towards the airport.

……

Johannesburg, South Africa.

"China's economic delegation will visit Europe during the World Cup...... This time, the economic exchange activity was huge, accompanied by a number of famous Chinese businessmen, and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce also sent a commissioner to lead the team, and they will travel to many countries in Europe, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy...... It is foreseeable that if all goes well, I believe that China, which is developing rapidly, will establish closer cooperative relations with European countries......"

In the hotel room, Fan Bizhuang, who was boring and casually pressing the remote control, suddenly saw this news report on TV, and his expression was stunned.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially since the reform and opening up, Chinese mainland's economy has developed at an incredible speed, and the changes are not exaggerated. Although he lives abroad all the year round, because of his ties at home, Fan Bizhuang has never stopped paying attention to domestic news, and he knows very well that China is now an absolute world power, both economically and militarily, with enough energy to influence the world.

Especially in recent years, due to the recession of the international economic environment, China's economy has still maintained a good momentum of upward movement, and China's status and voice in the international community have become more and more important, and it has more and more influence on the world economy.

Diplomatic and economic visits like these, exchanges between the East and the West, have been frequent over the years.

This was originally nothing surprising, but to Fan Bizhuang's surprise, in a hurried glance, he actually saw an acquaintance on TV.

On the screen, a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and big eyes walked at the front of the team, his momentum was very calm, and he also had a trace of sharpness that could not be hidden, and the temperament of a soldier was extremely obvious. And between his eyebrows, there is still a trace of resemblance to Fan Bizhuang.

Although the owner of this face, Fan Bizhuang, has not been in contact with it personally, but in the past year or so, through video chat, he has long been familiar with it, so he is sure that it is impossible for him to recognize the wrong person.

"Uncle? Isn't he from the army, why did he come to Europe with the economic delegation? ”

The middle-aged man is Fan Bizhuang's uncle, that is, the eldest brother of his long-deceased mother, Lin Aiguo.

Fan Bizhuang knew that Lin Aiguo was a person in the army and had nothing to do with business or the Ministry of Commerce, but now he suddenly learned that he had become a member of the economic visiting group, which somewhat made him a little confused.

Of course, he was just puzzled by two words, these things, he didn't have the right and qualification to ask, not to mention anything else, in case Uncle has any tasks in his body, which may involve some secrets, if he rashly calls to ask, maybe he will bring some trouble to the other party?

It's just that Fan Bizhuang is somewhat regretful, the destination of the Chinese economic delegation this time is Europe, and he is now on the African continent, and he is destined to not be able to reunite with this uncle who has only met in the video.

Fan Bizhuang shook his head and was about to continue pressing the remote control when Ramos pushed the door and walked in.

"Hey, man, what are you doing? Ha, you don't need to train today, are you interested in going shopping on the streets with me? We can see the charm of African black pearls, tsk, I've been longing for this for a long time......"

Ramos had a ****** expression on his face, Fan Bizhuang didn't have to think about it to know what this guy was thinking about at the moment, gave him a roll of his eyes, and waved his hand lightly: "I'm not interested." ”

"Well, you know, Fan, I never force anyone, I just want to tell you, if you don't go, that's your loss." Ramos had expected Fan Bizhuang's refusal, pouted, turned around and prepared to leave, "By the way, I met Coach Minano down there just now, and he asked me to tell you that someone downstairs is looking for you, and it seems to be your friend...... Are you going to meet it? ”

“……”

Fan Bizhuang was speechless, since someone was looking for me, why didn't you tell me earlier, but invited me to go out to "wave" as soon as you came?

Facing Fan Bizhuang's questioning eyes, Ramos did not feel the slightest embarrassment, and grinned: "In front of women and friends, I think the former is more important, ha, I thought you and I were the same, but ...... Alas, Fan, you really disappointed me! ”

After that, he shook his head and left with a sigh on his face.

“……”

Fan Bizhuang couldn't help but roll his eyes again, he can be regarded as having more experience of the term "heavy color and light friends", and Ramos has made the best interpretation for him with practical actions.

"The little bird that cursed some people can't get up tonight."

Fan Bizhuang thought "viciously", turned over and got out of bed, kicked on his shoes, opened the door and went downstairs.

……

"Lauren!"

As soon as Fan Bizhuang walked out of the elevator room, he saw the young man sitting on the sofa in the hotel lobby, his eyes lit up, and a long-lost joy rose from the bottom of his heart.

Lauren, sitting on the sofa, is looking around, with antimide and nervousness in his eyes, looking forward to the fact that he is about to reunite with his old friend who has not seen him for almost two years, for Fan Bizhuang, maybe the other party's achievements in football are like two worlds with him, but in his heart, Fan Bizhuang is his best friend, not because the other party is a big star, but because they have suggested the deep friendship that has always been deep together in La Masia.

It was the best memory, and it was also the most precious memory - time was moving forward, but the friendship at that time was not mixed with any impurities.

And Lauren is nervous and worried, he is not worried that his old friend will become lukewarm to him because of the major change in his status now, but, after all, this is during the World Cup, and the final is approaching, Fan Bizhuang will choose not to meet with him for the time being in order to prepare for the final - it will not delay much time to meet, but Lauren just can't help but suffer a little from gains and losses.

But when the familiar voice sounded in the lobby, all Lauren's worries were swept away, and he bounced up from the sofa with a "ho~", turned his head, and saw Fan Bizhuang trotting towards him with surprise.

"Fan!"

Lauren also shouted in surprise, stretched his arms, and gave the oncoming Fan Bizhuang a fierce bear hug.

"Long time no see, man!"

"Long time no see, man!"

While hugging, the two of them said this sentence almost in unison, and the two of them were stunned for a moment, and then they both laughed.

"It seems that our tacit understanding is still there!"

"Ha, even if we can't fight side by side together, this tacit understanding will not change!"

The two of them said the same thing almost at the same time, and this time, instead of being stunned, the two of them continued to laugh, laughing so much that tears were about to fall.

"Didn't bother you, Fan? I just wanted to come and see, in fact, during the World Cup, I was in South Africa, I just didn't go to see Spain live. But now that you're in the finals, I have to come. So, I just want to come and meet you, and tell you: Fan, you guy, you are really beautiful! It's a World Cup final, and it's exciting to think about, I may not have a chance to join the national team, but I think it's very proud and satisfying to see my best friend stand on the stage of the final, or even stand on the highest peak in the world! ”

"So you have to work harder, Lauren, who can say what will happen in the future, as long as you work hard, maybe in the future, your performance will also be affirmed by the national team, and at that time, we can fight side by side again."

Fan Bizhuang pulled Lauren on the sofa and sat down, he didn't want to talk about the national team in front of his friends, although Lauren is an optimistic person by nature, but his football talent and ability are there, if there is no big accident, his entire career may not be called by the national team, no matter how optimistic people are, they may have a lot of regrets in their hearts. Fan Bizhuang didn't want to rub salt on his friend's "wound".

"By the way, how's it going? I heard from Mr. Conteres that you are doing a good job in Italy, and Sassuolo is a Serie B team, but it is said that they also have a chance to go to the first division......"

Fan Bizhuang asked about his friend's development in Italy.

"Not bad, indeed."

When talking about his experience in Italy, Lauren also came to the spirit, and the two old friends talked and laughed affectionately as before.

"When I first came there, I didn't get used to it, because the way of life there is not the same as in Iberia...... But the fans were very welcoming, they always supported me, the club helped me a lot, and I gradually adapted to life there and football there...... Ha, it's a bit of a pity, we were supposed to qualify for the promotion play-offs in the previous season, but we didn't perform well in the last few rounds of the league and fell short...... But that's okay, we'll keep working hard next season......"

"That's good. Lauren, you have to come on, maybe in the future you and your team will be promoted to the top league, and then you will do better and better, if you can qualify for Europe, it will be even better, we two brothers will meet in Europe......"

"Fan, don't you bury me, Europe? It's too far away for me. ”

"Ha, you have to have more confidence in yourself, even if Sassuolo can't do it, but as long as you perform well, there will definitely be big balls that will look at you, chance, isn't it......"

"Haha, that's right. I have to work harder, otherwise I will brag to others that Van is my good friend and brother, and people will ask me where I play, and if I talk about an unknown club, won't it be a shame for you...... Hah, by the way, how are you preparing? Are you confident in the finals? ”

"Of course, have you forgotten who I am, man? I'm a fan, and in my world, there is no such thing as 'lack of faith'! ”

"It's still the same stinky fart as before, haha......"

In the lobby of the hotel, there is a constant noise of people coming and going, and the afternoon sun shines through the huge transparent glass window, and the two old friends, with smiles as bright as the sun, whisper softly.