Football: Starting from the 05 World Youth Championship

"The European China Team is no match for the real China Team!"

The mighty lion of the East sinks the British fleet; the Three Lions' undefeated streak is broken by the Chinese team!

Lin Feng's "Round Moon Scimitar" pays tribute to Beckham; China defeats England 3-1!

World War I exposed a major weakness in the England team, potentially jeopardizing their World Cup qualification hopes!

Capello must take responsibility for this defeat!

Perhaps we've all underestimated the strength of this Chinese team!

……

Fleet Street's efficiency is truly remarkable; as soon as the friendly match against the British team ended, a flood of reports came in.

The comments included both praise for the Chinese team and criticism of the British team.

Fabio Capello, who led the British team to eight consecutive victories in the World Cup qualifiers, was almost branded as a disgrace by the Fleet Street reporters after losing a trivial friendly match.

Although it is indeed a bit absurd for the British team to lose to a 'traditionally weak' team like China, given their strength.

However, it would be somewhat unfair to deny Capello's performance in the World Cup qualifiers based on this alone.

But the Fleet Street media don't care about this or that; they only care about creating big news to grab attention and generate traffic.

As for Capello's situation or even the fate of the British team, what business is it of theirs?
"Thank goodness these guys weren't watching me, I was really afraid they'd drag me down with them!"

Beckham was somewhat relieved to be ignored by the media and not dragged out for criticism.

Back when he was at the peak of his career, he was often harassed by reporters because of his poor team performance, and they almost labeled him as the culprit of the England team. If it weren't for the crucial free kick he scored in stoppage time during the match against Greece, he would have been completely different.

He felt like he was definitely going to be cursed to death!
Gareth Southgate, the later manager of the England national team, deeply understands this sentiment. When he was a defender for the national team, he missed a penalty in a match and was almost driven to despair by the criticism from reporters. During that time, he was even blocked by fans and received death threats.

Fleet Street's instigation tactics are no joke!
"Journalists all over the world are like this; they'll create a big story even if there isn't one!"

Lin Feng smiled and offered a few words of comfort. Although he didn't particularly like reporters, he knew that such things were unavoidable.

Reporters need to make a living, so they have to create big news. Humans are naturally curious, and ordinary news becomes uninteresting after a while.

Only news stories that are inherently sensational, full of inflammatory language and outlandish viewpoints can attract the attention of the general public.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Get in my car, let's go straight to the restaurant. Your sister-in-law should be here already, just waiting for us to order!"

The Beckhams clearly did their homework beforehand, knowing that in Chinese culture, when hosting a dinner party, you have to wait for the guests to arrive before ordering.

After all, there are so many kinds of Chinese food, and people in different regions have different tastes. If the guests don't like what they've ordered, then the meal will be ruined.

"That would be so embarrassing! If my teammates knew that the heartthrob was driving me, they'd be green with envy!"

Lin Feng didn't hesitate and got into the car without any hesitation, joking as he did so.

However, he didn't go to the back seat, but sat in the passenger seat instead.

People give you face, so you can't be ungrateful. Do you really think Beckham is your chauffeur?

"Haha, it's not that serious. I drive myself all the time!"

Beckham laughed, opened the car door, jumped in, floored the accelerator, and launched off with a roar from the engine.

Seeing how recklessly the other driver was driving, Lin Feng instinctively tightened his seatbelt, inwardly exclaiming, "Wow!"
Beckham is usually very gentle and polite, so why does he drive so wildly?

This driving style involuntarily reminded him of his fiancée.

Indeed, appearances can be deceiving!
Just as I was thinking of the fairy sister, Liu Yifei's call came right away.

……

The Chinese restaurant chosen by the Beckhams is called 'Jiangpan Mingchu'.

The restaurant is located on the banks of the Thames. It is not large, but the decoration is very grand and simple. Even before entering, you can feel the strong Chinese cultural atmosphere.

This is said to be the most upscale and expensive Chinese restaurant in London.

Many people come here to eat, including some social celebrities.

Because business is so good, reservations are required in advance.

Beckham and his friends managed to snag a spot from someone else through connections; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to get this meal.

Guided by the waiter, the two walked across the mahogany floor to a private room on the second floor called 'Xiaoxiang Pavilion'.

As soon as he opened the door, a faint fragrance wafted out. Lin Feng sniffed it a few times and recognized it as sandalwood, but the scent was very subtle, just right.

Two people were already waiting in the private room. When Beckham and Lin Feng arrived, the two immediately stood up.

One of the women was around 30 years old, with exquisite makeup on her face and wearing a high-slit blue evening dress that perfectly revealed her cleavage and perfect figure.

The other person was much younger, with light makeup on her face and dressed more conservatively in a white evening gown that revealed her collarbone.

The oldest, needless to say, is Beckham's wife, Victoria Beckham.

Lin Feng was quite surprised by this young man.

He knew who the other person was, but he didn't expect them to appear here.

Isn't this a private dinner hosted by the Beckhams?
How could there be a complete stranger here?

Lin Feng glanced at Beckham and noticed that the other man's face was also full of confusion.

The hostess, Victoria, walked over to the couple, naturally took Beckham's arm, and explained with a smile:
"Lin, I met Emma at the football field. She's a huge fan of yours, just like me. I figured you're both young and interested in football, so we should have something in common. That's why I took the liberty of bringing her along. I'm sorry I didn't have time to let you know beforehand."

Upon hearing Victoria's words, Emma Watson extended her hand, a hint of excitement in her eyes:
"Hello Lin Feng, it's nice to meet you. I'm a loyal fan of yours, and I never miss a single one of your games!"

Compared to Emma's enthusiasm, Lin Feng's response was much colder:
"Oh, thank you for your support!"

Lin Feng really didn't have a good impression of Emma. Putting aside her suspected drug use, just the fact that she betrayed her benefactor, Jack Rowling, made Lin Feng want to keep his distance from her.

Emma and Victoria, sitting opposite Lin Feng, were both surprised by his response.

Even the most oblivious person could sense the other person's aloof attitude.

Emma felt wronged, not knowing what she had done to offend the other party.

Could it be because I'm a Chelsea fan?
But apart from some rumors, there's no real animosity between Chelsea and Lin Feng, is there? Victoria was equally confused. Emma's qualities are what they are, and the line of women pursuing him could stretch all the way to Big Ben.

But why does it seem like Lin Feng has absolutely no interest in her?
Only Beckham, who was standing to the side, knew what was going on. He tugged at his wife and gestured for everyone to sit down.
"Hehe, don't just stand there, hurry up and order! Lin and I just finished a match, and we're starving. We'll starve to death if we don't eat soon!"

With Beckham's intervention, the atmosphere at the scene eased somewhat.

As the saying goes, there's a reason why expensive food is expensive. The food at this restaurant is indeed delicious and tastes very authentic. It's completely different from the modified versions of Chinese food that are popular abroad. This is the real, original flavor.

Even Lin Feng, with his discerning palate, was won over!
No wonder business here is so good and you need to make a reservation in advance; they really have the skills.

I don't know if this was the kind of upbringing Beckham received, or if he deliberately learned it later in order to integrate into high society.

Even when dining, he wore an expensive custom-made suit, behaving very formally and strictly.

Compared to him, Lin Feng's movements were much more casual.

For him, eating should be a joyful experience. How can one enjoy a meal if there are so many rules and restrictions?
Seemingly influenced by him, towards the end of the meal, Beckham also loosened his collar, rolled up his sleeves like him, and began to eat heartily.

Victoria, watching from the side, frowned and gently kicked Beckham under the table.

Beckham pretended not to notice and continued to enjoy his meal with Lin Feng.

Seeing the two men fixated on the food, Victoria, who had prepared a whole host of arguments, felt somewhat helpless.

Looking at Emma next door, who looked even more aggrieved, she wanted to talk to Lin Feng, but didn't know what excuse to use, and was even more afraid that he would ignore her. She was already caught in a state of internal strife.

Seeing this, Victoria sighed inwardly. She had originally intended to bring the two together, but it seemed that things wouldn't be so easy.

Lin Feng and Beckham ate quickly, stopping when they were about 70% full.

It's not that they can't continue eating it, but rather it's a habit formed over many years.

For athletes, eating too much can prevent them from engaging in strenuous exercise, which can negatively impact both training and competition.

Therefore, they usually choose to eat small, frequent meals, only eating until they are about 60-70% full.

Although today's match is over and there are no matches or training tomorrow, the two still chose to restrain themselves.

Seeing that the two had finally shifted their attention away from the food, Victoria started another conversation:

"How about we go see a movie after dinner? I heard that the Harry Potter movie starring Emma Watson was recently released, so why don't we go see that one?"

"Sisters-in-law, you go ahead. I need to go back to the hotel after I finish eating. The national team is checking very strictly, so I had to ask for leave before I came out."

Lin Feng had no intention of watching any movies. He had already seen all of the Harry Potter movies in his previous life, so there was no need to review them again.

Another reason he didn't want to go was because the "Fairy Sister" had come to London, and Lin Feng was going to report to the club tomorrow. Before leaving, he had to find some time to meet her.

Otherwise, we might not see each other again until the winter break.

"Let's go together then. I'll take you to the hotel in my car!"

Upon hearing Lin Feng's words, Beckham immediately stood up.

It's so late, it's hard to get a taxi outside, and the security situation in London isn't good at night. He didn't feel comfortable letting Lin Feng go back alone. He couldn't bear the responsibility if something happened to him on the way.

"No need, my fiancée is here to pick me up!"

Lin Feng smiled and declined Beckham's offer, but his words only piqued everyone's curiosity.

You're engaged?

Victoria and Emma Watson were both surprised to hear this. No wonder he had been so cold to Emma all along; she was already taken!
"Yes, we got engaged last year. I won't say anymore, she should be downstairs by now. Thank you for your hospitality, brother and sister-in-law. Next time you come to China, Yifei and I will treat you to a meal!"

Lin Feng glanced at the time, left a sentence, and then left in a hurry.

Curious, the people in the private room went to the window and saw a black Mercedes-Benz parked in a parking space on the first floor, with a beautiful figure leaning against the edge of the car.

Even though they were dozens of meters away and couldn't see the details clearly, everyone still felt a breathtaking beauty upon seeing the woman's face.

At that moment, Victoria finally understood why Lin Feng wasn't interested in Emma.

Emma was beautiful, but compared to the fairy in front of her, who seemed to have descended from heaven, she paled in comparison.

No wonder she had never heard of any scandals involving Lin Feng. Cristiano Ronaldo is not as famous as Lin Feng, and his appearance and temperament are also slightly inferior, but the number of rumored girlfriends he has been linked to is countless. In 07-08 alone, he had at least 8 girlfriends in two years. His frequent changes of girlfriends have even become a major source of news for tabloids such as The Sun.

However, since his debut, Lin Feng has always maintained a clean reputation. Apart from a little scandal with Liu Yifei in China, there have never been any similar gossip stories about him in Europe, not even reports of him going to nightclubs.

Thinking about this, Victoria completely gave up on the idea of ​​bringing Lin Feng and Emma together.

If she were a man with such a beautiful wife, he probably wouldn't be interested in other women outside the marriage.

"here!"

Seeing Lin Feng walk out of the restaurant, Liu Yifei waved excitedly at him.

Lin Feng looked up and saw a beautiful figure leaning against the car.

Bathed in moonlight, Liu Yifei, dressed in white, looked exceptionally beautiful today, as if she were truly a fairy descended from heaven.

Although they were wearing the same color clothes, the two gave Lin Feng completely different feelings.

If he were to rate his wife, he would give her 100 points!
Emma only gave him 60 points; he's too skinny, like a skeleton.

He still prefers the more voluptuous and fuller-figured "Fairy Sister"!
"Are you saying I'm fat?"

Liu Yifei expressed her dissatisfaction with a huff.

"No, I was just complimenting your looks!"

"Humph!"

"Wait, what's that smell on you?"

Liu Yifei's nose twitched, and she leaned closer to Lin Feng to take a sniff.

"Could it be the sandalwood incense from the restaurant earlier?"

"Sandalwood? This smells like perfume, and women's perfume at that!"

Lin Feng was taken aback. Were all women's noses this sensitive? (End of Chapter)