108, London Vanity Fair
"Hurry up, bring the things, Brother Chao is being interviewed."
Sidelines.
Seeing that after Chu Chao won the championship, he was now surrounded by a group of reporters, Zhou Xiaoting suddenly said to Yu Wei in a hurry.
The two hurriedly ran towards Chu Chao.
At this time, Chu Chao was facing the reporter of Channel 5.
As soon as he said a few words, when he saw Zhou Xiaoting at a glance, he immediately ran towards her, startling the reporters.
What is this for?
Soon, he saw it.
Saw...... That's a red flag!
Chu Chao grabbed it with both hands, waved it vigorously, and swayed it, like a standard-bearer!
Above the sky at St. James's Park, a flock of pigeons flutters into the blue sky.
In the crowd below, the teenager waved his flag in the crowd, attracting countless eyes.
Reporter:......
After a moment, he couldn't help but smile.
Really......
A teenager with a lot of heart and personality.
This kind of bold behavior is still relatively rare.
Everyone is well-behaved, but you're special, right?
However, after thinking about it, the reason why this kind of behavior has not happened before is not because of anything else, mainly because the London Marathon has never been won by a Chinese before!
If you don't win the championship, why do you raise the flag?
Isn't there a shame?
And now......
The reporter was speechless for a while, and walked over with a smile: "Is this the celebration you designed?" ”
Chu Chao nodded heavily.
"Yes! After winning the Tokyo Marathon last time, I came back and reflected for a long time and forgot about it! ”
"Make it up this time."
"Is that okay? No problem, right? ”
The reporter from Channel 5 hesitated for a moment and took a deep breath: "Of course there is no problem, although this is not the venue of the Olympic Games, it is also a sports venue, and you naturally represent the motherland." ”
It's a glorious thing.
Nothing unsightly.
Chu Chao was relieved at this time, and smiled.
……
This game was not broadcast in China.
In fact, there are really few televised marathons, because there are often hours of racing, and the whole process is running, there is no fierce confrontation, and there is nothing to see.
But......
A day later, a video of Chu Chao waving a flag appeared on the official media's online feed.
The weight of this championship, in the field of marathon, is really too heavy.
No. 1 in the world!
Although Kipchoge ran for two hours, that time was not recognized by the IAAF.
He is currently recognized for his record in the main race at the Berlin Marathon five years ago, at 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds.
And this time......
Chu Chao's result was 2 hours and 48 seconds.
Successfully break this record!
This is an achievement that Chinese people, even Asians, have never achieved!
Apotheosize!
……
Compared to the domestic boiling......
London.
Zhou Xiaoting collected all the newspapers she could buy on the market, as well as various reports on the Internet.
"The Times, just one sentence, one short message."
"The Guardian, no."
"The Daily Telegraph, in one sentence."
"The Mainichi Shimbun, huh? When Chao Geling won the marathon, there were even workers' demonstrations in the nearby neighborhood. They made comparisons and talked about strange topics. ”
"The sports section of The Sun, they blew up our trial and made a guess that you are going to move from marathon to football, and you are likely to join Tottenham! I look at the author, it's that Ian ......"
"The ones with the most pages are the Metro, the London Metropolis Newspaper, the Underground tabloids, well, the ones that are distributed free of charge at the Underground entrance, but this is by far the most watched newspaper in all of London. The photo draped in the red flag is also attached to the text. ”
"But your Twitter now has 50,000 followers, and there are still a lot of comments."
Zhou Xiaoting smiled and said a little helplessly.
This championship celebration was not all Chu Chao's idea, the inspiration was still planned by her.
Naturally, it has received a huge response in China, but in London, it is like a pebble thrown into the lake, and the waves are not alarmed.
"It's fine."
"After all, the heat ceiling of the marathon is there, and it is definitely not as good as football."
"Football, heh, those reporters, can blow you to the sky!"
Chu Chao said with a smile.
Zhou Xiaoting pouted: "Okay, but Brother Chao, you are really a god this time, you are so handsome!" There is a lot of noise in the country. ”
"The first person in the marathon!"
"There shouldn't be any opinions from above this time, right?"
Chu Chao smiled and nodded.
Of course not.
Ren Yun and Dai Chunfeng have already called themselves.
In addition to congratulations, congratulations.
There is only congratulations too.
When you completely stand on the top, you can see smiling faces everywhere.
……
"I didn't expect you to really win the championship, I was at the scene, and I almost cried when I saw the moment I waved ......the red flag."
"Chu Chao's London fan support club was formed...... Interested in adding me. ”
Zhou Xiaoting deliberately showed Chu Chao a message in the Twitter comment area.
Chu Chao watched.
The avatar is a girl, and I recognize it as the girl sitting next to me on the plane.
At the same time, she also sent a private message: "Do you want to come out for a dinner, everyone wants to meet you...... Please contact me if come. ”
When they said goodbye at the London airport, they didn't leave each other's contact information.
She didn't offer to give.
Chu Chao naturally wouldn't take the initiative to ask for it.
Now, though......
She had apparently changed her mind.
Chu Chao looked at it, then looked at Zhou Xiaoting, and showed a slightly strange smile.
"What do you think?"
Zhou Xiaoting pursed her lips: "I think, go." I just looked at her homepage, she was studying at the University of London, it seemed ...... It's quite rich, and the daily exposure is all kinds of high-end places. ”
"It's your fan club, after all, right?"
Chu Chao suddenly thought of Shen Cheng, the doctor fan who gave him old ginseng, Jiang Zizhen.
Why are all female fans engaged in this kind of star chasing?
It seems that girls do love to do this.
Anyway, as a boy, I haven't admired anyone.
Chu Chao's attitude towards celebrities is - I admit that you are very awesome, but what does it have to do with me?
Now, I have become a celebrity, and this situation is ......
"Do you need us to come with you?"
Zhou Xiaoting glanced at Yu Wei and asked softly.
To be honest, she wanted to go.
Since Chu Chao is preparing to "go abroad to mix", these will be her work in the future, so if she can prepare in advance, she should prepare in advance.
Popularity.
Of course, deep down in Zhou Xiaoting's heart, there will also be some faint worries, such as the scandal between Chu Chao and female fans......
But there are very few professional athletes abroad who don't spread scandals, right?
It seems that in the foreign public opinion environment, this is all ...... It's nothing.
"If you want to go, go there."
"You contact her and ask when."
Chu Chao glanced at her, thought about it, and finally made a decision.
"Okay. I'll go now. ”
……
So, at four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, Chu Chao took the two of them to a café near the University of London to participate in this London fan meeting.
There were more than 20 people in total, almost all of them international students, both men and women.
This girl's name is Cheng Shu.
It seems that she is still a little famous, and she feels like a big sister, and she has a high status in the circle.
Many boys are very polite to her, licking like a dog, being arranged, running east and west, doing this and that.
The activity process is very meticulous, online registration, AA system, and each person is only a cup of coffee.
At her own expense, she printed some posters of Chu Chao waving the flag and distributed them as small gifts on the spot.
We also prepare a variety of board games to ensure that everyone who comes over is left out in the cold and has a sense of participation.
The atmosphere was very good.
It even attracted many young people next to him to take the initiative to join.
Until......
The scheduled two-hour meeting ends.
Just after dinner, the party was over, and everyone went back to their homes.
Chu Chao was a little unsatisfied.
Actually, I like a lot of people, but I can't help it.
On the way back.
Chu Chao looked at a message on his phone, and was slightly stunned for a while.
At the meeting just now, a lot of people were added, both men and women.
Now, one of the girls, who still has a little impression at this time, vaguely remembers that she was dressed in a trendy brand, with exquisite makeup, a very hot figure, and wearing an exaggerated big earring, she just sent a message to herself.
"Brother Chao, uh, I'm a little embarrassed, but can you lend me five thousand yuan? I don't have money to eat this month. It's miserable, please. Please, please. Also, can we have dinner together? You give me an address, and I'll go look for you now. ”
“JPG。”
“JPG。”
She also sent several photos in a row, all of which were the kind of looming and thoughtful selfies, which was indeed ...... It's quite eye-catching.
True welfare.
Chu Chao: ......
Six.
I didn't expect to see such a ...... Poor young lady.
I can't even afford to eat.
Perhaps this is a very new way of trading?
The mind moved.
Chu Chao took a screenshot of this chat record and sent it to Cheng Shu.
See how she reacts.
Cheng Shu: "......"
"Hurry up and block her, so as not to be entangled, there are more and more such girls now."
"I'm sorry, I didn't know she was this kind of person, I hadn't seen her much before. This time she got in. ”
"This kind of thing, it's still a lot, I think you're rich. Don't get it, it's troublesome. ”
She's a little numb.
In the game of his own group, there was a mixed circle.
So he hurriedly explained to Chu Chao.
Since Chu Chao sent this, it must not be "showing off", but questioning.
She also suddenly felt that Chu Chao was quite decent at this moment.
Chu Chao smiled and replied to her: "Xiu, this is London?" Really good at playing. ”
This is the first time I've experienced this kind of thing.
The key is that if you come up, you will borrow money, which is really a big defense.
You're good enough to fish me for two days!
Really efficient.
Screen quickly.
Cheng Shu: "London doesn't carry this pot, and the country may have more fun than this." Hurry up and block it, next time you want to group, I promise it won't happen. All right? ”
Chu Chao chatted with her casually for a few more words, and then ended the chat.
Think about it...... It's also quite interesting.
Flower World!
The smell of money was in the air.
But he is still that simple teenager!
……
The next day.
At breakfast, Chu Chao saw Dong Jian, and they were about to return to China.
However, I have to stay here for a few more days.
When eating, they chatted without being salty or light.
Douglas had already arrived.
Dong Jian was faintly surprised, but he basically confirmed that Chu Chao was probably going to play football, so he just said hello, and he was not without envy in his heart.
It's nice to be young.
The first marathon person at the age of seventeen.
Eaten.
Chu Chao and Douglas returned to the room.
As soon as he entered the door, Douglas poured a cup of coffee and took a sip, looking a little angry and chattering and complaining.
"Damn Paris, you rejected me! I don't even give a chance to try out! ”
"But ......"
"Chu, Paris is not for you now, their strikers already have Messi, Mbappe, Neymar, the dressing room is in chaos, you go, it is estimated that you don't even have a chance to play."
Chu Chao laughed.
"I think so."
"I still need to develop."
"Actually, I think Tottenham are pretty good."
This is the first time Chu Chao has clearly expressed his intention to him.
That night, after chatting with Bai Xiaolu, Chu Chao basically decided that he would spend his rookie period at Tottenham.
Giants, it's really not for them now.
I may not be able to do it myself.
As for the transfer fee......
The value is all kicked out.
Thirty million euros, a newcomer, is not less.
"Huh?"
"Looks like you've made your decision, then, are the other teams going?"
"I mean, La Liga, Simeone is definitely interested in you. And Dortmund, the style of the bumblebees, is actually quite suitable for you. ”
Douglas wasn't surprised.
He could see that Chu Chao had a good impression of Tottenham.
"Go, go, play a few more games, or what? You can't go to a nightclub, can you? ”
Chu Chao said with a smile.
Douglas couldn't help but laugh dryly.
"Ian, this guy, actually poked the news out, I got him drunk last night and threw him in a gay bar, I hope he's okay today. God forbid. ”
Chu Chao: ???
Hiss......
Is it so ruthless?
However, think of the ethos of this place in London......
Chu Chao smiled and blinked: "Maybe...... Will he start a new chapter in his life? Find true happiness from now on. Forget that ex-wife......"
Douglas was slightly stunned, and then laughed out loud with Chu Chao.
……
The next few days.
Chu Chao first went to Sun Xingmin's house as a guest and got Romero's Argentina signed jersey.
Son Heung-min lives with his parents in London, following the Asian way of life.
Recently, he invested in the construction of a sports park, spending a small 100 million, which is ready to transform into a boss and purchase industries.
Romero is a South American, bring authentic yerba mate and invite everyone to taste it.
It is said to be Messi's favorite.
Chu Chao tried it, but he couldn't accept it.
The bitter taste, combined with the smoky taste, although it also has a botanical fragrance, it is still disgusting.
In the end, they went to a Chinese restaurant and had a meal of Fujian cuisine.
Tasty!
London is a world-class metropolis with a mix of cultures.
Although there are many inconveniences, Chu Chao still can't help but yearn for his "Tottenham life".
I once dreamed of going to the end of the world with a sword.
Now, the sword is there.
The end of the world is here.
All you need to do is ...... Let's go.
……
Leaving London, under the leadership of Douglas, Chu Chao went to Dortmund and Atletico Madrid respectively, and each played a trial match.
The performance is stable.
The advantages and disadvantages are outstanding.
The advantages are: physical fitness, speed, strength, physical confrontation.
The disadvantages are: foot work, technique, competition experience.
On the occasion of parting......
Douglas, on a drunken night, gave a comment on this.
"Chu, you were born in the best era, the era when the masters came to an end."
"The spectacle of modern football, in fact, is constantly degrading, the kind of pleasing football, the elves on the field, the blood boiling of five people in a row, the lightness and elegance of waltz steps, is gradually fading, players are increasingly lacking in free play, they are no longer artists, but screws."
"It is precisely because of this that your strengths are infinitely magnified, and your weaknesses are not so obvious."
"You are still like a blank slate, the best blank slate in the world, seventeen years old, the strongest physical fitness, you still have infinite possibilities. You may be able to reproduce those classic moments, classic images, but I think you will find a path of your own. ”
When he said this, he probably drank too much wine, and he cried like a two-hundred-pound child.
The complex emotions in his heart, Chu Chao couldn't specifically perceive.
I don't know why he cries.
Still, I felt a little touched.
Maybe......
Is this football?
The football of their generation?
Carrying their youth.
It's just that I don't have such a "belief" in football for the time being.
At best, I like it.
The degree of liking may be worse than that of sprinting.
The factor attracted by money is even greater.
Conte probably revealed to Douglas a figure that if he can successfully sign Tottenham Hotspur in the future, his weekly salary can reach 150,000 pounds.
This is not the highest salary in the team, but only at the second-tier level.
A million a week, legal income, spend whatever you want.
It's cool to think about.
The man is on the man.
Win hemp.
And, perhaps, belief is something that depends on a lifetime to choose and verify.
If you haven't seen the world, what can you say?
……
Chu Chao's trip, the final destination, is set in Paris.
At the strong invitation of Lu Yan.
London Marathon, she originally wanted to go to the scene to watch Chu Chao's race, Paris is more than 300 kilometers away from London, and it takes two or three hours to arrive.
But at the beginning of the semester, the course tasks were too heavy for her to squeeze in time.
So can only be absent.
Missed the moment of the highest light.
Chu Chao didn't mind this.
Friends, too, go both ways.
People have already gone to Tokyo to watch their own games, and although they have other purposes, they have paid their time after all.
This time, since I came to Europe and the distance is not far, I took the initiative to see her.
After arriving at the train station, Lu Yan came to pick up the three of them and went all the way to the hotel.
Zhou Xiaoting and Yu Wei stayed in the hotel to rest.
The two came out for a walk, pressed the road, and chatted while shopping.
Originally, Chu Chao had a bit of a beautiful fantasy about Paris, after all, the city has always given people the impression that it is romantic.
However, the beautiful filter was quickly broken.
I actually saw a bag snatching on the street!
Although it was not himself who robbed it, Chu Chao and Lu Yan were not far behind, watching dumbfounded.
An explosive guy came out of the alley, snatched an old lady's bag with lightning speed, and pushed her hard, then got up and ran into the alley in front.
The whole process is smooth, like Vice City.
Chu Chao hesitated, but still caught up.
But the man who snatched the bag ran fast, and the terrain was familiar, and when he turned into a small alley, he quickly disappeared.
Lu Yan was also shouting loudly.
"Don't chase!"
In the alley, it is still quite dangerous, in case it is blocked by someone, no matter how good your physical fitness is, you may also be injured.
In case the other side has a dagger......
Chu Chao is really going to be stabbed......
That's going to be a complete problem.
His body is now very "golden"!
Chu Chao naturally realized the severity, this person was unfamiliar with the place, so he didn't chase after him, he came back and looked at the old lady, who seemed to be fine, just crying.
So, he didn't pay much attention to it, and left side by side with Lu Yan.
"It's too exciting, is Paris so fierce now?"
"How do you usually live?"
Chu Chao looked at her with a little pity.
A girl, in this kind of place, how frightened.
Don't talk about her......
I was a little scared just now.
This is not a playing field, there are no laws of civilization.
Lu Yan pursed her lips and couldn't help but show a wry smile: "I rarely go out of campus on weekdays, and the school is still relatively safe, and I don't go out at night." ”
"Anyway, it can't be compared with China, the security is too bad."
"Of course, rich people are custom models, and they carry bodyguards with them when they go out."
"Do you know Messi's bodyguard? used to be a black boss who robbed hundreds of banks, a legendary godfather-level figure, he was a loyal fan of Messi, and took the initiative to choose to be a bodyguard for his idol. ”
Chu Chao slightly.
I really didn't know this kind of gossip before.
Tut sighed: "The charm of the coal boss is still very big." ”
"yes, so you just play."
"You've really decided to go to White Hart Lane?"
"It won't be...... Just because of the name, right? ”
Lu Yan asked leisurely.
Subconsciously brushed his hair.
"How not?"
"The name is at least half of the factor, I just think...... It's fateful. ”
"One is the first love, and the other is also the first love."
Chu Chao said with some emotion, smiling a little sweetly, and looking into the distance.
The first time, it's always the best, and it's crazy.
But young, a little crazy, nothing.
Lu Yan couldn't help but reach out and pat him, letting out a light laugh.
"Okay, okay, tsk, it's really ...... I'll just ask! ”
"Dog food again!"
"You're the real romantic!"
For the sweet love between Chu Chao and Bai Xiaolu, she is really envious.
Kill a person.
"Hey, let's go, go and see the gift I have prepared for you, I'm sure I'll have to show something about coming all this way."
"I won't talk about anything else in Paris, but the tailor here is definitely the best in the world. Let's go, go and get fit, I'll order you a suit. ”
"This store was opened by a friend of my teacher, who was also a teacher before, and also worked as a design consultant for international brand suits, hand-made custom ......"
She said with great interest.
Chu Chao glanced at her and nodded with a smile.
Suit?
I really don't have a suit.
A picture suddenly popped up in Chu Chao's mind.
"Ask a question......
Lu Yan: "Huh? ”
"Can I wear a suit and sneakers? The white kind, Air Force One or something......"
Chu Chao laughed a little ridiculously.
Lu Yan was slightly stunned, and couldn't help laughing, giving him a blank look.
I thought about it.
But it was a very serious answer.
"Yes, but don't wear a shirt, don't button it, and show your chest and abs so that no one notices your shoes!"
Chu Chao: ......
Don't say it, there is a sense of picture!
What's that going to look like?
……
……
I just sent it once, and it was reviewed, so it may be some forbidden words.
After I revised it, this is the second time I sent it.
Resend it.
If the review chapter is released tomorrow, don't order it.
I've contacted the editor to deal with it.
It's just, Zhou Tian......
Egg pain......
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(End of chapter)