Volume 1 Chapter 231 To London
After a busy day's work, Ribery returned home covered in bricks and sand, and Ribery kept twisting his head back and forth, left and right, to make his sore neck more comfortable, or at least not so sore.
After working for so long, his body has become accustomed to such work intensity, but his neck still feels sore.
"I've already helped you put the bath water away" was greeted by his wife, Vahiba, who was pregnant, so she didn't go out to work and stayed at home, which also made Ribery even more stressed.
Many people will only notice the slightly hooliganistic words and deeds of this scar-faced young man, but they will never notice the seriousness of his wife every time he sees him, since the day he got married, he has been constantly telling himself that from now on, he will no longer live alone, he has a wife to take care of, and he will soon welcome his first child.
In the past, he could pursue his dreams unscrupulously, and he could do what he wanted to do and liked to do without scruples, but from now on, all of this has nothing to do with him, because he has a family to bear.
No matter how hard and tired he is outside, when he returns home and sees his wife, he will show a smile and gently pat his wife's face, not very good, but in Ribery's eyes, this is the best woman in the world.
Some people say that France is very romantic, and romantic French people are very unFrench if they don't have an extramarital affair.
Ribery had a period of indulgence and madness after Boulogne became a professional footballer, because all women love stars and like to watch men conquer their opponents in bed as if they were on the pitch, so even though Ribery has a shocking scar on his face, he is still very popular in the city.
But now, he rarely does this, only occasionally he can't resist that group of playful middle-aged people, he will occasionally go out, but more, he stays at home, accompanies his wife, and the most he does is watch the ball game.
Recently, he hardly touches the TV, and when he returns home, after taking a shower and eating, he will be in a daze and sleep with his head covered.
Vahiba is not a very shrewd, highly educated, and experienced woman, on the contrary, she feels that she does not understand anything, but she understands her husband, because every day she feels distressed to watch him return home with hard work, take off his brick-stained clothes, and walk in to take a bath exhausted.
On several occasions, when she was helping her husband pack his clothes, she found a newspaper behind her trouser pocket.
This is France's most authoritative sports newspaper, and the focus of this newspaper is undoubtedly on European events.
Vahiba was not stupid, she guessed that her husband must have secretly bought such a newspaper every day and read it secretly, but sometimes, because he was so tired, he accidentally brought it home and was discovered by himself.
Looking through the team newspaper, Wahiba noticed that the newspaper's page about the Premier League listed a list of key signings for Chelsea this summer, followed by the transfer price of each player, of which the red mark represents the players that Chelsea have recently introduced.
Joe Cole, West Ham United, €00,000; Scott Parker, Charlton Athletic, €100,000; Edgar Davies, Juventus, €150,000; Robin van Persie, Feyenoord, €3 million.
When Vahiba used to be in a relationship with Ribery, she was influenced by Ribery and knew some football, and she was surprised that this team was so rich, spending more than 100 million euros in transfer fees in one summer, and bringing in first-class stars including Edgar Davies, Cannavaro, and Ronaldinho.
Of course, she also knew that her husband wanted to read this newspaper for him, and he must be paying attention to Chelsea.
I remember that half a month ago, when Ribery came home, he once casually mentioned to her that he was called Ye Qiu, and the head coach of Chelsea once went to the construction site to find him in person and told him about joining Chelsea.
Ribery had a very casual, nonchaltical tone, but Vahiba could hear it, and he thought, he wanted to
If he really didn't care, why did he go back home, and even every word Ye Qiu said, he remembered it clearly? If he didn't want to, why would he never watch TV after that day? If he didn't want to, why did he have to throw away the newspaper every time he read it before entering the house?
There was only one reason, he thought, but he didn't dare to say it, he didn't dare to do it
Many people think that Ribery is very hooligan, because he has little education, he is not high-born, and with the scar on his face, he has been teased since he was a child, so he always uses a very hooligan way to disguise himself.
Only a very few people understand in their hearts that he is actually one, and he can't say that he is very good, because he will also be irritable, unpleasant, and sometimes vent his temper at his wife, but more importantly, he is a very responsible man.
Otherwise, why would he dare not pursue his dream because of his father's words?
Vahiba remembers that night, when his father announced that he was going to marry them and rent a house here, he told him that he would have to support a family on his own, and he would be responsible for taking care of his pregnant wife and unborn child, so he had to take responsibility like a man.
Ribery hesitated for a long time, but finally agreed.
Since then, he has gone to his father's construction site to help move bricks, because he does not know how to work in other skills, but can only do the most basic work, which is a personal work that can be done with a little strength, that is, moving bricks.
Ribery was arrogant, he didn't want to move bricks at all, but if he didn't move bricks, what could he do?
He has liked to play football since he was a child, but the result of kicking football to the most extreme is that he didn't even have the money to take his pregnant wife home in Brest, and he felt extremely embarrassed.
So, what can he do? How can he support himself and his family?
Thinking of this, Vahiba suddenly felt that two round tears slipped from his eyes, and it was very sore and painful.
She didn't know what she could do, what she could do, she didn't understand, she just felt that she was reluctant to see her husband like this, she wanted to help him, but she didn't know how to help, she had no choice at all.
The sound of bath water in the bathroom stopped, Vahiba quickly wiped the tears from his face, blinked vigorously, quickly stuffed the team newspaper in his hand into the trash can not far away, closed the lid, put his clothes in the laundry bucket outside the balcony, and when he came back, he put on a smiling face.
"I'm hungry, I've already made dinner," Vahiba said with a smile.
Ribery nodded, a little reluctant to move, so he sat down on the couch in the narrow living room, which had already broken two or three holes, looked at the TV remote control next to him, and finally resisted the urge to press it.
"Vahiba, do you see my money?" Ribery suddenly thought.
"No, probably in a trouser pocket," the wife replied in the kitchen.
Ribery walked out of the living room, came to the crowded balcony, found his pants from the laundry bucket, and took out his salary for the month, which his father had just settled for him, which was more than 3,000 euros, which was already a very good salary.
"Here, you can take it" When his wife walked out of the kitchen, Ribery counted out three thousand euros and handed them to Vahiba, holding a few in his hand, but he didn't care, "Buy yourself more supplements, I heard that now the little one has a body and a head, and he should pay attention to nutrition." ”
Vahiba took the money, and the tears were about to fall again, but they blinked vigorously.
Ribery pretended not to see his wife's expression, bowed his head and ate the pasta in front of him, a mouth full of ketchup, "I went out drinking with them at night, and I might come back later"
Vahiba snorted, didn't say anything, took the money in both hands, and wanted to walk to the kitchen.
But she had just stood up, her eyes involuntarily swept over the trash can, she suddenly felt that the money in her hand was very heavy, she didn't know where she got the courage to turn around, turn around, and look at her husband.
"You go," Vahiba couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Well, I'll go later," Ribery thought he was talking about drinking.
"I mean, to England"
Ribery jerked his head up and saw his wife, who was hazy but determined, and suddenly thought of something, but quickly pursed his lips and continued to lower his head to eat noodles, but his mouth said vaguely, "Why not go to England?" Traveling? ”
"Go to London, find that one named Ye Qiu" Vahiba finally calmed down, the hasty decision just now was now very sure, because she felt that she should support and encourage her husband to try again, even if he failed, and then returned to Boulogne, it would be better than what her husband is now, isn't it?
"I don't understand the truth, but I don't think you can live like this for the rest of your life," Vahiba said firmly.
Ribery casually copied a tissue and wiped the side of his mouth, inadvertently wiped his eyes, swept a little wet, and deliberately showed a sneer, "What?" Look down on me for moving bricks? When you knew me, I was a person with no skills, and now I regret it? ”
"You know what I'm talking about," Vahiba became sure.
"I just don't know what the fuck you're talking about" Ribery casually threw away the tissue in his hand and stood up, like an angry tiger, staring at his wife viciously, as if trying to eat people, especially with the shocking scar on his face, which looked indescribably hideous.
But in Vahiba's view, all this is a disguise, all fake, a paper tiger
"You know the truth, don't you?"
The wife asked gently, but Ribery couldn't get out of the fire, turned his head sideways to look at the side, and was silent.
There are only two people who know him best, one is his father and the other is his wife, but the worst thing is that the former makes him feel at ease as a construction worker, and the latter has now changed his mind and encourages him to find his dreams, what can he do?
'Go to London, be bold and follow your dreams, if you think you can, then give it a try, didn't the Chelsea manager come from London to find you? He must be optimistic about you, otherwise, why would he come? If you try, you still have a chance, if you don't dare to go, you will never have a chance"
Ribery turned his head and stared at his wife, and he suddenly realized, when and what made his weak wife suddenly so strong? So assertive
"I went, it's not a day or two to come back, if it's okay, then there's nothing to say, if not, the fastest is a month or two, the slowest maybe a year and a half, you follow...... Child, what to eat? With what? You told me, "It's not that Ribery didn't want to go, it's that he didn't dare to go."
His first child is about to be born, is it worth taking such a risk now?
If it was a year ago, he would not hesitate to go, but now, he doesn't dare
Vahiba thought for a while, and stuffed the 30UU euro in his hand into her husband's hand, "Usually I have left some of the money you give me, save money, enough, you take this money, go to London, go to find your dreams, don't worry about me, I will definitely be fine, I will definitely be able to take care of myself and our children."
After a pause, Vahiba smiled bitterly, "Besides, your father wouldn't watch me starve to death with his child, would he?" ”
Ribery was very excited, really excited, if he was just thinking alone, he wouldn't dare to go, but now even his wife encourages him like this, it's impossible for him not to be moved, but no matter what he thinks, he feels that he shouldn't be so irresponsible, and put so many things in the hands of his wife, that's not what a man should do.
Thinking of this, he stuffed the money in his hand back into his wife's hand, "I won't go"
"You go," Wahiba shouted this time, "I know that if you want to go, I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?" After saying that, she stuffed the money back into her husband's hand and walked out of the sofa area, "If you are still worried, I will go back to my parents tomorrow, and when you come back, go and pick me up." ”
"No" Ribery does not want to be looked down upon by his wife and family, he has his own pride and dignity.
"Then you go" Vahiba was very determined, because she really believed that her husband could succeed, and she always believed that what her husband lacked was only one chance, and as long as he was given a chance, he would be able to soar.
"You really ...... So believe me? Ribery looked up at his wife.
"Yes," Vahiba nodded without hesitation.
Ribery looked at his wife, then at the money in his hand, he stuffed it into his wife's hand, and did not allow his wife to refuse, "I'll go, half a year at the earliest, at the slowest a year, I'll go to London to try my luck, if you really get involved, I'll take you to London immediately, if you can't get mixed up, then I'll come back"
Seeing that his wife was going to stuff the money into his hands, Ribery blocked it back, "You keep this money, I just need to have a plane ticket, I have hands and feet, I can't starve to death in London"
Hearing her husband say this, Vahiba didn't say anything more, left the money, and smiled, "I'll help you pack your things." Then he walked back to his room.
Ribery sat on the sofa in the living room, and a lot of thoughts turned in his mind, since he decided to go, then he had to arrange the affairs of his wife here, of course, he had to tell his parents, but he couldn't say it now, because if he did, his father might come to stop him, and then he couldn't go at all.
It's best to call him again before he gets on the plane, so he can't stop him.
Ribery's mind was a mess, he thought a lot, he thought of Ye Qiu, he thought of the legendary Chelsea, he thought of Ronaldinho, the Brazilian is famous in France, but also Cannavaro, Edgar Davies, Gallas, Evra, Drogba......
He suddenly found that the rumored stars who had only seen and heard in the newspapers were actually not so far away from him, as long as he went to London, as long as he could persuade Ye Qiu to stay at Chelsea, then he would be able to play on the same stadium and train on the same training ground with this group of stars
The Premier League, the Champions League, and even the national team, all the dreams that used to be so unattainable for him, now he seems to close his eyes, stretch out his hand, and be able to touch it, all of this, for him, is so dreamy.
"Do you want to give that person named Ye Qiu a call?"
Vahiba quickly helped Ribery pack his things, and the most important thing was Ribery's sneakers, which were a little worn, but she took good care of them, and I believe that even if they go to the Premier League, they can continue to wear them.
Ribery heard his wife ask, his face froze, and he smiled a little helplessly, "I threw away his business card"
"Huh?" Vahiba was taken aback, "What then?" When you arrive in London, who are you looking for? ”
"Don't worry, I'll go straight to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea is so famous, people in London must know it, I'll go straight to him, I'm sure I'll be able to find him." Ribery said with a firm face.
Before, he was worried about his wife, but now even his wife encouraged him so much, and he finally made up his mind that he must go to London to break through, give it a try, whether it works or not, he must fulfill his wish and complete this dream, so that even if it really doesn't work, then he can come back to be his builder with peace of mind.
"Then be careful yourself," Vahiba said, tucking her duffel backpack into her husband's arms.
Ribery took it, grabbed it tightly, and nodded incessantly, "You wait for me at home, go to my parents if you have something, I will call him, you must wait for me at home"
Vahiba's eyes were red, and tears came out of her eyes, but she couldn't stop nodding.
Ribery stepped forward, kissed his wife on the forehead, and hugged her tightly.
The two didn't say anything, just hugged each other and stood for a long time before Ribery turned around and grabbed his luggage and walked out of the house.
As Wahiba watched her husband leave, she prayed to Allah in her mouth, hoping that her husband's trip would be smooth and successful