It looked like that crazy night at the Stade Gerland was a thing of the past, and Fernandes didn't take the team off because of a great victory, but asked the team to continue training the day after the game.

But on the training ground, the players felt the impact of their knockout of Lyon, with fans and media from all over the world surrounding the outside of the Mont Furien training base.

That's more than ever before.

Fans were enthusiastically shouting the names of every player who had done well at the Stadio Gerland, greeting them in the hope of getting an autograph or a group photo. Journalists, on the other hand, set up their cameras and cameras outside the training ground, busy filming.

At the moment, the team is training, and it is impossible for anyone to come to the sidelines to be interviewed by them, but it doesn't matter, after the training is over, the reporters will naturally find the target that has been locked in for a long time and pull them to interview.

Chu Zhongtian saw a lot of Chinese reporters in the crowd, and he even saw Lin Beiyao, who no longer had to come every day to shoot his training-Xiao Yao, who was about to graduate, was very busy and didn't come much recently, but the relationship between them was not severed.

Today, Lin Beiyao is still wearing a photography bag, but she still holds a bouquet of flowers in her hand. Such a cute girl is very eye-catching in the crowd, and some reporters have already noticed her and interviewed her. It is not the first time that Lin Beiyao, who has been interviewed by reporters, looks calm and calm in the face of reporters' cameras and microphones, but more like a star.

Fans and journalists outside the training pitch were talking about yesterday's game in Metz, and the Metz players who were training on the pitch were also discussing the game that had just ended. It was a really exciting game for them...... "I still think I'm dreaming from last night. Leka's words were echoed by some of his teammates.

Wasn't the match against Lyon, and the result of the eventual victory, like a sweet dream? Many people did not expect that they could beat Lyon.

However, for Chu Zhongtian, Ribery and Menez, this is not a dream, but something that really happened.

"I think even if we say we're going to win the cup now, no one will doubt that they are not capable enough." Ribery said to Chu Zhongtian, and Chu Zhongtian nodded in agreement.

Chu Zhongtian believes that after this game, there should be no need for him to do any mobilization, and no matter what kind of opponent he faces in the future, Mace has the confidence to fight for a victory.

※※※Lin Beiyao, who ended the interview, was chatting with Xu Xiaodi. Because everyone has a good relationship with Chu Zhongtian, among all the reporters, Lin Beiyao can only chat with Xu Xiaodi in private.

Seeing Chu Zhongtian training on the training ground, Lin Beiyao suddenly thought of a question that they were very concerned about, so he asked Xu Xiaodi: "Brother Xu, you are a football reporter, you must know a lot about Chinese football, right?" ”

Xu Xiaodi didn't understand why Lin Beiyao suddenly asked like this, he nodded.

"Then do you know why Brother Chu has such a good performance, but he has not been selected for the national team once?"

"Uh......" Xu Xiaodi was asked, he knew why, but he couldn't say. However, he believes that after this game, the domestic media will inevitably hype up Chu Zhongtian's entry into the national team, but no matter how much hype there is, the Football Association will not reply.

When the national football team was training before, some reporters asked the head coach of the national team, Zhu Suishen, whether he would recruit overseas players. Zhu Suishen's answer made the reporter a little confused: "The domestic players are also in good shape, I can observe them up close......"

The reporter had to ask directly: "Chu Zhongtian is in good shape in Metz now, and he is the core of Metz, will he be recruited for the national team training camp?" ”

Zhu Suishen's answer to this question was hesitant: "We have been observing him......" and then he refused to discuss Chu Zhongtian, because "he is not in the squad for this training camp, and we still have to pay more attention to the players who are already in the squad." ”

Later, the reporter relayed this conversation to Xu Xiaodi, and at the end he told Xu Xiaodi mysteriously: "It's all an excuse, what an observation." I doubt if he's ever watched a Chu Zhongtian game! But do you know why he said that? ”

Xu Xiaodi remembered that he was still very ignorant and shook his head at that time.

Then the friend in the company made a gesture to him to count the money. "No money, don't want to enter the national team, not even the training squad! The quota has long been booked by people who have paid the money, where do you get a position as a rootless foreign player in domestic football? If he is not called, he can also claim to the public that it is to let him play well in the club with peace of mind, you see, many people, the media and fans are still applauding......"

Xu Xiaodi was speechless for a long time.

It's not the first time he's heard of the shady scenes of Chinese football, even if he hasn't reported on Chinese football in recent years, but there is no shortage of friends around him who report on domestic football. For those veteran reporters, it's not strange to see and hear too much, and only treat shady scenes as jokes. He's not there yet, he's still young, he's still got hot blood in his chest, but what can he do? In such an environment, there are many things that cannot be said, and once he says it, he will not be able to mix in this circle, so he can only be silent, and at the same time let the blood slowly become cold.

Going abroad to report on foreign football can also be said to be a kind of evasive resistance of Xu Xiaodi. It's just that as he unearthed Chu Zhongtian and became more and more influential in the country, he found that he finally and inevitably returned to this muddy water...... Lin Beiyao didn't wait for Xu Xiaodi's answer, but saw Xu Xiaodi in a daze. She called out strangely: "Brother Xu? ”

"Huh? Yes...... Well, I think maybe the national team manager thinks it's not time yet, right? Don't you think it's a good thing for Chu Zhongtian to have more time to play in Metz for his career? He also had to use this excuse to deceive Lin Beiyao.

From the process of interacting with Lin Beiyao, he can know that this little girl doesn't know much about football, because Chu Zhongcai slowly fell in love with this sport, and she is very simple. He really didn't want to deceive such a simple little girl, but if he let her know those terrifying truths, I am afraid it would be even more cruel...... Will she still love football?

"I also think that Brother Chu is better at Metz, but I always want to see him wear the jersey of the Chinese team...... To be able to enter the national team and play for the country is a recognition of a player, right? It's the highest honor, right? Lin Beiyao looked at Xu Xiaodi.

The girl's clear eyes actually made Xu Xiaodi feel a little afraid, and he didn't dare to look at Lin Beiyao, so he moved his gaze to the training ground.

"Ahh......h Yes. However, I believe that with Chu Zhongtian's ability, whether he is selected for the national team or not will not prevent him from being recognized......"

Is it worth the highest honor and recognition of two hundred thousand?

To make Xu Xiaodi say, it should be the Chinese Football Association crying and begging to stuff money to Chu Zhongtian to ask him to play for the country, instead of waiting for Chu Zhongtian to take the initiative to pay tribute.

Because Chu Zhongtian's value is far more than 200,000 yuan......" That being said, I still look forward to that day's ......" Lin Beiyao also turned to look at Chu Zhongtian and muttered.

Xu Xiaodi's longing for this infatuated person was speechless.

From this conversation, he also suddenly realized a problem - as Chu Zhongtian's performance in Metz got better and better, he has now become the number one midfielder in Ligue 1. Then at this time, Chu Zhongtian is like a cake with a rich and creamy fragrance, which will certainly attract praise and attention, but it is also indispensable for those flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, cockroaches, rats, maggots, and maggots that join in the fun...... How will Chu Zhongtian face all this? Does his agent know what the so-called "national conditions of China" are?

After the training, Chu Zhongtian was surrounded by many reporters, including not only those old-faced Chinese reporters, but also many French reporters. In that match with Lyon, he directed the victory of Metz and has become a celebrity in the eyes of the French press.

It is also said that a number of foreign clubs are keeping a close eye on his performances, and perhaps after this season, neither he nor Franck Ribery will be able to stay in Metz.

However, what puzzled some French media, especially the local media in Metz, was that Ribery had already been selected for the national team with his outstanding performance in Metz and played a friendly match for the national team. And Chu Zhongtian, who performed as well as Ribery and was a well-deserved core of Metz, still did not get the call-up of the Chinese national team.

"Could it be that the level of the Chinese team is higher than that of the French team, and the requirements for selecting people are stricter?" This is the exclamation of a French journalist.

Fortunately, today's interview does not cover this aspect, otherwise Chu Zhongtian really doesn't know how to answer - because he doesn't know why, as he performed well in Metz and stabilized his position, he also began to look forward to the recruitment of the national team, not to mention the level of the national team, at least it represents a special significance.

Today's reporters are interested in Chu Zhongtian's outstanding performance in Metz, whether other clubs will invite him, and whether he will continue to stay in Metz next season.

Chu Zhongtian did know from his agent, Mr. Merry, that there were some clubs interested in him, but that was just some "intentions", not a final fact, and no team told James. Merry: "We do intend to bring in Chu Zhongtian next season. ”

In addition, in terms of his own future, Chu Zhongtian also has his own considerations. Just like when he decided to leave Chelsea and join Metz, he always had a clear mind on the choice of what was at stake. For him, it's not the time to do this multiple-choice question, and it's not good to transfer too often. Those players who transfer frequently, there must be a mercenary agent behind them.

His agent, James. Mr. Merry is not that kind of person, so he is not in a hurry to transfer.

"No, I don't think I'm going to leave Metz." His answer was cheered by local reporters in the crowd from Metz. A season and a half ago, the reporters here didn't care if the Chinese player pronounced "Xu" would stay in the team after the season ended, but now they all want Chu Zhongtian to stay.

"Even if there is a better team? Like what...... Lyons? The French journalist did not want to let go of the topic, perhaps his question represented a signal that Lyon would really consider buying Chu Zhongtian.

But Chu Zhongtian still shook his head: "For me, Mace is the most suitable for me at the moment." "When he goes to Lyon, he overlaps with Juninho, and he can't be the boss in that team, so why bother?

The reporter from Metz gave Chu Zhongtian a thumbs up.

"Let's talk about the French Cup." Xu Xiaodi squeezed in and asked loudly: "After eliminating Lyon, do you have any plans for the team?" ”

"The first thing is to make it to the final." Chu Zhongtian replied. "The second is...... Champion. ”

There was a burst of exclamation from the reporters.

"Your opponent in the semi-finals is Rennes, who is currently third and is not easy ......to deal with," the reporter of the French newspaper "Les Teams" felt the need to remind the Metz players who got carried away after winning.

"They can't be tougher than Leon, can they?" But after defeating Leon, Chu Zhongtian was full of confidence, but this was not carried away, he really had the confidence to defeat Rennes and advance to the finals.

His answer made the reporters of the local media in Metz laugh, and they gave Chu Zhongtian a thumbs up for the second time - this answer really boosted morale!

Faced with Chu Zhongtian's answer, the reporter of "Team Daily" could only shake his head helplessly. At this time, no matter what they say, it is useless, they have just defeated the boss of Ligue 1, Lyon, and they are indeed qualified to be arrogant.

After dealing with reporters, Chu Zhongtian also had to sign autographs for the fans and meet their request for group photos.

He currently has a huge fan base because of his performances, and he is now one of the two players with the most fans in Metz, along with Franck Franck Ribery.

Lin Beiyao also presented flowers to Chu Zhongtian as a fan of Chu Zhongtian, and her appearance caused a commotion among many Metz fans who watched the excitement, and they had to let Chu Zhongtian and Lin Beiyao kiss each other. Lin Beiyao was very embarrassed to be coaxed by the group of French men, and originally wanted to say a few words to Chu Zhongtian, but he just handed the bouquet to Chu Zhongtian, and then turned around and ran away.

Chu Zhongtian glared at the group of onlookers who were coaxing, looked at Lin Beiyao's back and felt a little regretful, but in front of such a group of people, he couldn't keep Lin Beiyao, for fear that it would make those who watched the excitement even more energetic. It's just a matter of letting these people coax, if the media who haven't left notice it, it will be troublesome, maybe there will be an extra "gossip girlfriend" in the domestic media the next day...... Lin Beiyao left, and Chu Zhongtian lowered his head again and continued to sign autographs for the fans.

It was only after satisfying the demands of a dozen fans that he got out and walked towards the locker room.

And when he was interviewed by reporters and signed autographs for fans, a man wearing sunglasses had been watching him quietly from outside the crowd, and when he was about to leave, he strode up to meet him.

"Please wait, Chu Zhongtian."

A mouthful of Chinese words sounded in Chu Zhongtian's ears, and Chu Zhongtian stopped and looked at the man in front of him strangely. He was no longer surprised to hear Chinese outside the Holy Mountain Furian training base, but the man in front of him was different from those reporters and fans, because he didn't ask questions, he didn't have an interview card around his neck, and he was empty-handed, and he didn't hold a digital camera for group photos, posters, jerseys, postcards and other props for autographs, so he was obviously not a reporter and a fan.

So what does he do with himself?

Out of politeness, Chu Zhongtian stopped and asked, "May I ask if you are ......?"

"Introduce yourself." The visitor took off his sunglasses, and smiled kindly on his round face. But the smile looked more like a mask of exhaustion on his face. "My name is Xu Hongtao and I am an agent."

Xu Hongtao?

Chu Zhongtian felt that this name was familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was.

When that person saw that the puzzled expression on Chu Zhongtian's face did not disappear, he knew that his self-introduction had failed. So he had to cough to hide his embarrassment and re-introduce: "That's right, I'm an agent with my own industry." Li Tie, Sun Jihai, Hao Haidong, you know, right? ”

Chu Zhongtian nodded, he still knows these three people, they are all internationals of the Chinese team.

"I run them when they go to England to play." Xu Hongtao puffed up his chest when he said this.

Chu Zhongtian suddenly looked at this person differently - the matter of those people staying abroad was hyped up in the media back then, but he didn't expect that he would meet the master behind everything today.

Xu Hongtao was very satisfied with Chu Zhongtian's reaction, he smiled and nodded, "That's the case, Chu Zhongtian." I've noticed that you have a UK agent, but you don't have a broker who can develop business value for you in China, so you know that your main income now is still based on monthly salary and bonuses, right? ”

Chu Zhongtian snorted.

His current commercial endorsements are now completely zero, but James. Merry is arranging for him. At present, a number of companies have expressed their intention to find Mr. Merry to endorse him, such as Mace's jersey sponsor Puma hopes to get Chu Zhongtian's endorsement, but in this matter, Merry and Chu Zhongtian are not in a hurry, and now they hurriedly sign a contract with low commercial value, which is equivalent to tying their hands and feet. It should wait a little longer, Puma's grade is not high enough. Merry hopes to attract the favor of Adidas or Nike.

"As far as I know, there are many companies in China that are very interested in your personal image, and they want to be able to find you to endorse, but because there is no way to contact you, or there is a lack of communication channels, they can only let the endorsement intention rot in their stomachs...... And to be honest, Chu Zhongtian, you have been playing abroad, and the connection with the domestic football environment is a little distant, which is not conducive to your development. It is important to have a good performance on the football field, but don't ignore the development of business, and business and football are complementary to each other, you have a good performance on the football field, you will get a huge commercial return, with commercial returns and expectations, you will have more motivation to perform on the football field......"

This Xu Hongtao seems to be very eloquent, and he talks endlessly, like a river.

"And I have a wide range of contacts and relationships in China, I can help you deal with all the affairs in China, negotiate endorsement contracts with them, help you manage your finances, and be the intermediate contact between you and the Football Association...... Wait, you can just let go and leave everything to me. Don't worry, I must be good for you, because if you are good, I can be good...... You say no, ha! ”

Chu Zhongtian felt that what he said made sense, but he didn't nod, this is not a trivial matter, besides, he already has an agent, and whether it is appropriate to find another agent also needs to communicate with Mr. Merry.

"Leave a phone number, Mr. Xu. I'll go back and think about it, and whatever the outcome, I'll get back to you as soon as possible. ”

Chu Zhongtian stretched out his hand.

Xu Hongtao was very satisfied with being able to get such an answer at the first meeting, and after he reported his phone number to Chu Zhongtian, he also specially told him that he would stay in Metz for two weeks, and would go to watch the semi-finals of the French Cup held at the home of Metz to cheer for Chu Zhongtian.

"You are the pride of our Chinese football! It is the leader of the Chinese football army in foreign countries! ”

Enthusiastic, he lifted Chu Zhongtian to the sky......

(To be continued)