Chapter 58: The Champion
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As soon as Chu Zhongtian woke up, he found that he had become a celebrity in Germany. Pen~Fun~Pavilion www.biquge.info Although he has long been a celebrity, being questioned by the whole of Germany and being praised by the whole of Germany are two completely different feelings. And even if it was praise, this time he received far more praise than before.
He became a well-known player in Germany because of his worth of 30 million, but at that time almost everyone was questioning his value. All kinds of criticism, questioning and even personal attacks came to the face, and some people scolded Chu Zhongtian by scolding Rangnick, a typical finger scolding Huai. He was under a lot of pressure during that time, but he never showed it.
Now the wind has changed and when he scored the equaliser six minutes before the end of the game against Bayern Munich, everyone praised him. At this time, there are still people who mention the value of 30 million, but they are not questioning and criticizing, they all think that after this game with Bayern Munich, it proves that Chu Zhongtian's worth of 30 million is suitable and reasonable.
After Ribery transferred to Bayern Munich, Bayern also paid a total of 30 million for him, but no one ever said that the 30 million was not worth it. is also from Metz, and he also won the League Cup, why is Chu Zhongtian and Ribery so poorly treated?
The reason is the World Cup. The UEFA Cup is important, but it's not a world-renowned event. But the World Cup is different, the whole world pays attention, even people who don't watch football will watch it, and the influence is several orders of magnitude greater than the League Cup. Franck Franck Ribery has been outstanding at the World Cup, scoring and assisting, and has reached the final with France. He has won the affirmation of everyone through his outstanding performances in the national team, and after the World Cup in Germany, he has already established himself as a world-class star. Then it is natural to pay a transfer fee of 30 million for him.
Chu Zhongtian is different, although he won the League Cup, the French Cup and the European Super Cup in the club, his performance in the national team was lackluster, and the Chinese team did not even pass the qualifiers for the World Cup in South Africa, which greatly reduced his influence.
Such a comparison makes people feel that 30 million is a little worthless, if it is 20 million, it is estimated that there will not be so many people who will talk about Chu Zhongtian's worth.
What now?
All such voices are gone, and all that remains is "Chu directed this great draw!" "Chu Zhongtian from China decided the game!" "The best in the audience - Chu Zhongtian!" "Chu's grassroots legend!"
After Chu Zhongtian got up, he sat in the hotel restaurant reading the newspaper, he was waiting for the other teammates, and they were going back to Sinsheim after dinner. Of course, if you want to stay in Munich to play, the coach doesn't mind. Today is the holiday.
Looking at the praise of himself in the newspaper, Chu Zhongtian laughed. The media is like this, they are born with the attribute of grass on the wall, and whoever is strong will tout whom. Despite this, looking at the praise of his flesh in the media, Chu Zhongtian still felt very useful - what did he work hard for half a season? Isn't it just to be recognized?
It's a good feeling now.
When he was twenty-five, he wanted to give himself a birthday present, and now he did. There's nothing better than scoring a goal at the Allianz Arena and holding the mighty Bayern Munich to a draw.
"Happy birthday, Chu Zhongtian." He looked at the newspaper and whistled.
β»β»β» While having breakfast his agent James. Merry called and told him that he had just called ARD's SportsChau program and wanted Chu Zhongtian to come to their program for a 15-minute live interview.
SportsChau is the Bundesliga Bundesliga Bundesliga flagship programme on German television channels 1 and 2 with a long history, just like the match of the day (match_of_the_day) broadcast on the BBC in England. A highlight show that takes place every Saturday after the Bundesliga is the most watched and popular football show in the Bundesliga.
In the past, the show would also invite some stars, coaches and even club owners to be interviewed on the show. But those who can be invited must be celebrities, and nobodies don't want to show up. They took the initiative to invite Chu Zhongtian, which also proves Chu Zhongtian's popularity and status in German football now.
Apparently it was all because of his last-minute goal against Bayern Munich.
If you want to be on this show, Chu Zhongtian has to stay in Munich today. Because the headquarters of the TV program center of ZDF is located in Munich, the sports observation program is also broadcast live in Munich.
For such an invitation, Chu Zhongtian couldn't think of a reason to refuse, this was a great opportunity to enhance his image and fame, and he told Merry that he was willing to go to sports observation.
Then he went to ask Coach Rangnick for leave, saying that he was going to stay in Munich to record the show and would not return to Sinsheim with the team.
Hoffenheim has so far had only one person who has appeared on this all-German famous show that even professional footballers watch, and that is their owner, Dietmar. Hope. After the game with Dortmund, in response to the physical threats made to Hope by fans at the scene, Hope was invited by the program team to talk about the situation.
But it's the first time a player has been on sports observation.
After the teammates heard the news, they all congratulated and envied Chu Zhongtian.
"Did you bring any clothes for TV?" Ibisevic patted Chu Zhongtian's head and reminded him.
"I have a Hoffenheim suit...... the team wears a dark suit with the Hoffenheim logo on the left chest before the game, and of course, most of the players also bring a more casual outfit to wear after the game.
But Chu Zhongtian didn't bring it today, he thought that he would go back directly by car after playing in Munich anyway. He didn't ask Ribery in advance either, and he certainly won't be in Munich after the game. I was too lazy to take a large package of clothes, so I carried a carry-on satchel to decorate mp3s, mobile phones, car keys, change, wallets and other things.
I didn't think that I would be invited to the show after the game.
"Don't be funny, Chu. If you wear our team's suit on TV, you'll be ridiculed for being a real hillbilly! Eduardo, who was next to him, hurriedly persuaded Chu Zhongtian to dispel this idea. I know they call us a hillbilly team, but that's a slur, we're not hillbillies. But you're going to do this dressed on the show, and I'll declare me Carlos. Eduardo never knew you! β
"That's right, you can't wear this suit, I don't look down on this suit, but it's really ...... Too earthy! You should be dressed a little more fashionably, Chu. How about wearing a red jacket? Don't you Chinese like red? Obasi said.
"I'm going to get my hair done, some wax or something! Squirt some more perfume! "Demba. Ba said.
These two Africans are the favorite in the team, and they wear bells and whistles when they have nothing to do. However, their aesthetics are unacceptable to Chu Zhongtian, and in his eyes, these two are typical "ugly people who make a lot of trouble". They would spray a lot of perfume on their bodies before each game, and Chu Zhongtian privately wondered if they relied on perfume to stun their opponents first and then break through when they passed...... "Come on, ba, do you think people are the same as you?" Chu just needs to wear casual clothes......"
"You've got to get some clothes, Chu." Salihovich suggested.
"That's right, you'll have to buy it."
"Do you want me to be your counselor? When it comes to fashion, I have a very keen sense of smell! More sensitive than the smell of a goal! Obasi volunteered.
Chu Zhongtian hurriedly waved his hand and declined his kindness: "Uh, don't ......" Just kidding, if I listen to your advice, it will really be a joke if I go up...... "Don't fight, it's not your turn to worry about this kind of thing." "Don't forget, Chu's girlfriend is a Hollywood star!" β
"But she's not by Chu's side now!" Obasi also wants to fight for himself.
"They can call." Ibisevic was empathetic and helped Chu Zhongtian to relieve the siege.
Chu Zhongtian secretly gave him a thumbs up.
In the end, the enthusiastic teammates finally reached an agreement - leave this matter to Chu Zhongtian's girlfriend Emily to worry about!
β»β»β»After breakfast, the team took the bus back to Sinsheim. And Chu Zhongtian and a few people stayed down, Obasi and Dengba. Ba decided to go shopping in Munich together, Sinsheim is too small, and it is not easy to come to a cosmopolitan city like Munich, how can he not "return with a full load"?
"Chu, don't you really need us to help you with your staff?" Before leaving, the two black men specially came to ask Chu Zhongtian again.
Chu Zhongtian smiled: "No need, thank you." β
"Well, I hope you look more handsome on TV. Let's go first, call us if you need any help, and I can call with Chinedu. β
"Okay, thank you. If I need help, I'll be the first to think of you. β
The two black teammates grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. Then they waved goodbye to Chu Zhongtian.
Seeing off these two enthusiastic teammates, Chu Zhongtian didn't take out his mobile phone to call Emily because the time was wrong.
It was 9:40 a.m. on his side, and it was midnight in Los Angeles. Emily must have slept.
He didn't want to bother Emily, who he knew was hard at work and often sleep-deprived. At school, Emily was really radiant and radiant, and she didn't need any makeup, and her skin was fine. But since I went to Hollywood, my physical and mental state is not as good as before, and my skin has obviously deteriorated.
Chu Zhongtian thought to himself, let Emily sleep for a while.
It's not a difficult thing to go shopping by yourself, and I've been following Emily for so long, and I'm always going to pick clothes.
Moreover...... Can he get someone else to help...... He pulled out his cell phone and called Ribery.
"Frank don't sleep, come out and go shopping with me!"
Ribery yawned and followed, Chu Zhongtian and his wife Vahiba were shopping in front of him, although Emily was not around, but Vahiba could also help him pick out clothes.
"This is good! Very worthy of you, Chu. β
"I think you look good in these shoes......"
"The pants should be low-waisted, don't mention too high, it won't look good. To be a little more relaxed......"
"What color do you like, Chu? How about dark blue? β
"The style of this brand is not suitable for you, and I am not suitable for recommending you to buy ......"
β¦β¦ Vahiba took a fancy to let Chu Zhongtian try, and Chu Zhongtian was also very obedient and did not show impatience. But it was Vahiba's husband Ribery who was sour next to him: "Even if it was picking clothes for her husband, she didn't take it so seriously......"
"He's a guest, Frank." Vahiba retorted.
"yes, yes, a guest who humiliated us in yesterday's game and also disturbed my rest......"
Chu Zhongtian smiled, he patted Ribery on the shoulder, and comforted, "Don't complain, Frank. How about I'm in for a treat the next time you come to Sinsheim to play? β
"Does that mean ......" Ribery rolled his eyes after hearing Chu Zhongtian say this, and then asked, "You will lose to me in the game?" β
Chu Zhongtian waved his hand: "No, a game is a game, and a treat is a treat." I'm not going to lose to you easily. β
"Stingy!" Ribery muttered, "I'd rather beat you in the game and then let you treat me to dinner." β
β»β»β»With the help of Wahiba, Chu Zhongtian's shopping and clothes plan went smoothly. At four o'clock in the afternoon, the three of them met with Merry, the agent.
The four of them had dinner together, and this meal was invited by Ribery, because before the game, he made a bet with Chu Zhongtian that if Chu Zhongtian nibbled down Ribery, Ribery would have to treat him, and vice versa, Chu Zhongtian would invite him. As a result, in the end, Chu Zhongtian not only froze Ribery into nothingness, but also scored the equalizer goal himself, which was obviously Ribery's loss, so he treated him to this meal.
"I'll have to eat back next time I'm on your home turf......" Ribery was still muttering as he paid the bill.
After eating, Ribery and Vahiba went home, while Merry accompanied Chu Zhongtian to the TV production center of German Television One.
"This is a good opportunity, Chu. Do you know? After yesterday's game, I received two phone calls, both from German companies that wanted to sign endorsement contracts with you. β
"Sounds good." Chu Zhongtian said.
When Hoffenheim performed well in the league before, Chu Zhongtian also signed a two-year endorsement contract with a domestic casual clothing brand. On the European side, though, he hasn't made much progress. It's just that at that time, Chu Zhongtian didn't take this to heart.
"This is just the beginning. When you get on their show, the influence will be greater, and more people will come to us. Now it's all small characters who come to me, and I'm sure there will be big fish after this game. Also, you played really well yesterday and of course Hoffenheim played well. β
"Hopefully that game won't affect Ribery, haha!"
"Not really, he's already won this year's French Footballer of the Year. He was unbeatable in France. β
At the mention of such a personal honor, Chu Zhongtian was silent. Last year, the season in which he won the UEFA Cup in Metz, was the year of the Asian Cup, and he ended up finishing second due to a lack of performance in the Asian Cup. Kahetani (yasser_al_qahtani).
The Chinese Footballer of the Year, Chu Zhongtian was also defeated for the same reason, and Du Zhenyu, who led Changchun Yatai to win the Chinese Super League championship that year, was elected as the Chinese Footballer.
This year was the same, Chu Zhongtian lost all club honors and had a lackluster performance in the national team, and neither the Asian Footballer nor the Chinese Footballer of the Year got it.
At the beginning, these results caused controversy among the media and fans.
As soon as Merry saw Chu Zhongtian fall silent, she knew what he was thinking. After three first prizes for Metz, he was left with a single honour. Although he won the best foreign player in Ligue 1 once, such an award is not important. The League Cup Player of the Year was also taken away by good friend Franck Franck Ribery.
He patted Chu Zhongtian on the shoulder: "Your time has not yet come, Chu." Hold your horses. β
Chu Zhongtian smiled again, and then nodded. "It's okay, I'm fine."
The car quickly delivered them to their destination.
The "Sportwatch" programme is Saturday's Bundesliga highlights, featuring highlights of the Bundesliga's matches on Saturdays, news interviews with stars and coaches, and commentary experts to comment on the matches, highlighting players who have performed well.
Finally, a football celebrity is invited for a live interview, and sometimes there are off-field phone calls to interact with the invited guests and hosts.
With the exception of expert commentary and live interviews, the rest of the sessions are pre-recorded.
Before the show started, Chu Zhongtian met with the host of the interview part of this episode of the show, this is a tall German beauty with reddish-brown hair, and her smile is very friendly. But he can't hide the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes. Before coming, Mei Li had already told Chu Zhongtian the information hosted by this beauty, this beauty is now thirty-eight years old, she was born in 1970...... "Hi, Chu! "As soon as the beautiful host saw Chu Zhongtian, she stretched out her hand very enthusiastically." I'm Monica. Lilhouse (monica_lierhaus). Someone who is going to interview you in a moment. β
"Hello, Ms. Learhouse, it's a pleasure to meet you." Chu Zhongtian shook hands with the other party and greeted him politely at the same time.
"Call me Monica." Lierhouse smiled at Chu Zhongtian. "You're so fluent in German."
"I used to play in Metz and there were a lot of German speakers there, and I used to learn German from my teachers." Chu Zhongtian explained.
"I see. Is language one of the reasons why you settled into the team so quickly? β
"Has the interview started?" Chu Zhongtian asked before answering the question.
Monica. Lierhouse smiled and shook his head: "No, let's talk casually first." Get acquainted with each other. β
Chu Zhongtian nodded in understanding: "I think so...... When I first started playing at Metz, I couldn't integrate into the team because I couldn't understand what they were saying and I didn't speak French. At that time I could only play in the reserves......"
After saying that, he noticed that Monica kept looking at himself and smiling, and he asked, "Do I have anything on my face?" β
"Ah, no, nothing. I'm sorry...... I just think you're a lot more talkative than I thought you would. I always thought you Chinese were silent and shy...... Yesterday's game was impressive, I watched the whole game and your performance was awesome! She gave Chu Zhongtian a thumbs up.
"Thank you." Chuzhong Heavenly Dao.
"How was it like to draw with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena?"
"It's very good, but it would be better if we could win."
Monica burst out laughing when she heard this, "That's the funniest remark I've ever heard, haha!" β
The two chatted a few more words, and Monica was called away by the staff. Chu Zhongtian was resting alone in the lounge, and his agent Merry had been talking on the phone outside. With Chu Zhongtian's outstanding performance against Bayern Munich, he, the agent, is also going to be busy again.
After waiting in the lounge for about half an hour, Chu Zhongtian was notified by the staff to put on makeup.
Ten minutes after finishing his makeup, he was invited into the studio, and after greeting the audience and the host Monica in German, he sat down and was interviewed by Monica. The questions asked were actually similar to what the two of them had chatted privately before, and it turned out that Monica took the opportunity of private chatting to complete the interview rehearsal.
Because of the previous "dress rehearsal", the interview went quite smoothly. Chu Zhongtian is talkative, not introverted, and cooperates well with Monica, and the atmosphere at the scene is not cold.
This is not the first time Chu Zhongtian has appeared on a TV talk show, he has been on it in China, and he has no pressure when talking about the Football Association in China, and it is even less likely to be pressure in Germany.
In the end, the conversation inevitably comes to this point β Hoffenheim have drawn with Bayern Munich to retain their title during the winter break, so where can Hoffenheim be at the end of the season?
This question has also been asked by the media in the past, but they are both vague and do not give a definite answer.
So this time, Monica quickly added as soon as she asked: "I also asked Mr. Hope before, and he said that the goal is relegation, but all of us can hear that it is not the real goal." So I hope you don't just make excuses to perfunctory me, Chu. It's better to be honest with us, what are your goals for the Hoffenheim team? β
"It's hard to say......," Chu Zhongtian was a little embarrassed, "because the boss didn't clearly mention a goal to us...... I'm telling the truth. He lied, because Mr. Hope had been in the office talking to him for a long time, "What is my ideal?" But he thinks it's better not to expose this kind of talk casually, so as not to cause unnecessary controversy.
Monica changed her approach: "Okay then, let's leave the club thinking." Just talk about yourself, where do you personally want to be when the season is over? No other factors are taken into account. β
"Don't take into account other factors? Is it possible to ......"
Monica shook her head: "Yes, don't think about it, don't think about whether it's possible to achieve it." Purely what you hope. β
Chu Zhongtian cleared his throat: "That's easy to say." Champion. β
As soon as these words came out, the scene was in an uproar. Monica's expression became quite exciting in an instant, she originally expected that Chu Zhongtian would say at most a "European qualification for next season", but she didn't expect that she would be so fierce as soon as she came up, and she went straight to the pinnacle - the champion!
They have been eliminated from the German Cup, so what else can he mean by "champion"? League champions, of course!
Ribery was on the TV to watch Chu Zhongtian's interview with Monica, which was normal at first, and then he picked up his water glass and prepared to take a sip. As soon as the water was in, he heard Chu Zhongtian on TV say that the goal was the "champion", and he squirted out a mouthful of water......
(To be continued)