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Chapter 197 The Crimson Demon's Dual Pistols (Please Subscribe)

The professor's life is probably not going to be easy.

He needs to put in more effort than others during this period.

After finishing breakfast, Lu Deyang asked, "Is there anything going on today, Diane?"

The princess, still half asleep, rubbed her eyes and said, "I made an appointment with my cousin this afternoon. If you're interested, we can go horseback riding together."

"Forget it, I'm going out to collect folk songs today."

Lu Deyang pointed to his head and said with a smile, "People who use their brains a lot need to rest and get more inspiration."

The princess rolled her eyes.

Is he trying to hide from the editor?

Lu Deyang has taken a break from publishing quite frequently lately.

After leaving home, he went straight to Redondo's house, where Redondo had already changed into his mountaineering clothes and was carrying two duffel bags.

Once inside the Dodge Ram Van II, Lu Deyang sat in the passenger seat.

This car looks like the one in American TV shows that's disguised as a suspect by the FBI; it's quite large.

Previously, Redondo wanted to buy a car that he could go out for fun. He liked the Mercedes-Benz 560 TEL, but Lu Deyang thought that the car looked too much like a funeral home vehicle and that it was strange to sit in it.

"I brought a fishing rod; you can go fishing in Deyan if you're bored."

Redondo said.

"It's okay, catching butterflies is quite fun."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Redondo noticed the extinct Great Blue Butterfly in the nearby peak area and wanted to observe it, hoping to find a butterfly that had reached the end of its lifespan to make a specimen.

After all, butterflies only live for a few days.

“I’ve been doing some research lately, you know Deyang? The larvae of the Great Blue Butterfly eat thyme flowers when they’re small. After molting three times, they fall to the ground and are carried back to the nest by red ants. They secrete some honey for the ants to eat, and also eat the food the ants find and the ant larvae. During this time, they can’t be discovered by the queen ant, and no more larvae can be carried back, otherwise there won’t be enough food. It takes ten months for them to emerge from their cocoons,” Redondo said excitedly.

"It sounds amazing, but that's just how nature is."

Lu Deyang said.

There is a tradition of collecting specimens in both Britain and France, and many grocery stores also buy back rare specimens in good condition.

When the two men went to pick up Schmeichel and his son, they saw Gary Neville.

“Gary was out and about all morning. He heard we were going on a picnic and insisted on coming along,” Schmeichel said.

"I'm doing my morning exercise."

Gary Neville emphasized.

"Okay, starting full-back."

Schmeichel said, "Since you train so rigorously, I'll have to use the same standards I use on Steve and the others."

Gary Neville immediately shrank back.

"You seem to have quite a temper."

Lu Deyang asked, "What happened?"

"My dad's investment failed!"

Kasper Schmeichel said.

“Shut up! It’s because the teacher called me in. The teacher was talking about Napoleon defeating the Austrians, and he asked the teacher what kind of car Napoleon drove. Damn it!” Schmeichel was so angry that he laughed.

"Let's talk about investments, Peter."

Redondo asked, "I also have some investments, but so far they haven't seen any gains, which is the best thing that can happen."

"The Nordic Power Exchange has released an electricity futures contract. You know I'm from the Nordic countries, and everyone around me says that you can make money by buying that stuff. They even say that a dog took $100 to the exchange and took $500 away five minutes later."

Schmeichel said in frustration, "It started falling as soon as I bought it, and I lost about half of it when I sold it."

"That's not bad, at least we didn't lose everything."

Gary Neville said.

Lu Deyang nodded.

This makes sense.

He advised, "When you get the news about this kind of thing, that's when others are preparing to let you take over. If you are particularly good at timing, you might be able to make a decent return despite the huge risks, but usually those who chase the price up are the ones who get fleeced."

"I understand next time."

Schmeichel said coolly.

Tears were streaming down my face.

I lost over $10, which meant I lost two months' salary and bonuses.

The key point is that he didn't even know how he lost the money; he lost more than 10 yuan just by making a few phone calls.

For Schmeichel, who was 24 and still had to deliver milk, this was fucking a scam!

"If you want to invest, you can buy Nokia stock; their products are quite good." Lu Deyang took out his newly bought Nokia 2110 and waved it around; he was quite comfortable with this size of phone.

"I will think about it."

Schmeichel nodded and said.

He's been feeling uneasy about stocks and futures lately.

This is why many players would rather lose money than invest in real businesses; in the financial field, they can't even figure out how hard-earned money can disappear.

Those in the real economy can also identify where they are losing money.

By improving their methods and leveraging their influence to attract fans, they could even turn a profit.

A group of us went to the Peak District, which is located between Manchester and Sheffield.

It's not a popular spot, but you can still see tourists.

Kasper Schmeichel carried two old stockings filled with bait before heading up the mountain with the others.

"I want to try and see if I can catch a rhinoceros beetle."

"The rhinoceros beetle looks really fun," said Schmeichel.

"It's really good. I've never seen a rhinoceros beetle when I was a child. There are no such insects where I live."

Lu Deyang said, "We catch longhorn beetles or dragonflies more often, and we also catch locusts to play with."

"I thought you practiced ball every day when you were a kid!"

Gary Neville quipped, "Before you transferred to Manchester United, the boss would ask us every time he went to the youth team if we'd ever seen Manchester at 4 a.m.?"

Hahaha……

Lu Deyang smiled happily.

Redondo and Lu Qiuwang were roommates a lot.

He should know very well that the King of Land Balls was still dreaming at four in the morning.

Upon reaching the mountaintop, Redondo went to find the thyme gathering place, where the large blue butterflies lay their eggs.

Lu Deyang, Schmeichel, and Neville sat down to fish together.

Within minutes, Neville threw away his fishing rod and went to catch insects with Schmeichel.

"That guy has no patience."

Schmeichel said with a sneer.

He has a fiery temper on the field, but he has developed patience while working at a nursing home.

They're all elderly people; you can't just resort to fists.

“Fishing is boring for many people. If it weren’t for the water quality issues in the UK, I would much rather swim than fish,” said Lu Deyang.

Calabria is a coastal city, and he often participates in these activities.

Patience is also a virtue.

Schmeichel said with a smile.

"By the way, Dejan, have you seen the newspaper?"

"what?"

Lu Deyang asked.

“The Daily Mail,” Schmeichel said. “Cruyff said Ajax’s chances of winning were not high, and some Dutch people considered him a traitor.”

Lu Deyang smiled and shook his head.

Cruyff definitely preferred Barcelona.

He often acts from Barcelona's perspective.

The group ate sandwiches for lunch.

There are camping areas here, but they are too far away.

They weren't camping, so they didn't bring a stove or anything like that.

Redondo couldn't find a trace of the butterfly all afternoon.

"Don't be too disappointed, at least we didn't catch any fish," Lu Deyang joked.

"I am not disappointed; the process is more important than the result."

Redondo said with a smile, "Perhaps many years from now, Caspar will always remember this spring he spent playing with Gary."

Lu Deyang glanced at the two people who were pulling with the roots of leaves.

Had a great time.

"Let's go, there's a derby the day after tomorrow."

Lu Deyang said.

The next opponent is Leeds United. The match between Leeds United and Manchester United is called the Rose Derby, which dates back to the Wars of the Roses.

However, Leeds United's current strength is quite average.

Lu Deyang estimated that he wouldn't even make the final roster.

Leeds United's rise was also due to a group of young players, who were the complete opposite of Manchester United's Class of '92.

Although they are talented, they are all prone to causing trouble.

After retiring, he rarely comes out to say anything.

On the way back, little Schmeichel fell asleep in the back seat; a day of running around must have been quite tiring for a child.

"If we asked David to come along, I doubt he could even stay for an hour."

Neville complained, "That guy is a germaphobe. Every time he comes back to his dorm, he has to arrange his things neatly, then light a candle and look in the mirror."

"Is he performing some kind of witchcraft ritual...?"

Lu Deyang complained.

Even if you're narcissistic, you don't need to light a candle to look in the mirror.

His description sounds like something out of "American Horror Story".

“Really, I’m not kidding,” Gary Neville continued. “And that guy likes to stay up late, he often goes to bed after 11 p.m., while I go to bed at 9 p.m., so it’s hard to live in the same room as him.”

"Staying up late is not good for players."

Schmeichel said, "I used to be forced to reduce my sleep, go to get milk in the morning, and go to work after training. Now I maintain a good daily routine."

"That's a good thing; hardship teaches you to cherish the life you have now."

"That's what Redondo said while driving."

“You said it was like a priest,” Schmeichel said.

"I don't like little boys."

Redondo said casually.

The passengers immediately burst into laughter.

These events can be traced back to the 50s, but they were only exposed in the early 80s, and more and more were exposed in the 90s.

These issues are primarily concentrated in English-speaking regions, including countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Even when Benedict was bishop of Munich, he failed to prevent a priest from committing a crime and provided false statements.

On April 1st, Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Leeds United at home.

As expected, Lu Deyang was not selected for the final roster.

Three days later, Manchester United will host Dutch giants Ajax at home.

The match garnered considerable attention, with many Dutch players giving interviews.

In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Cruyff said: "Ajax has a glorious history, they have won more Champions League titles than Manchester United, but football isn't about history. I know Van Gaal seems alright, but we only know if an apple is rotten when we bite into it."

Van Gaal, not to be outdone, said in a television interview: "Catalan and Amsterdam are completely different places. I don't want to comment on others, nor do I care about their opinions."

The feud between the two of them has a long history.

When Van Gaal was young, he was completely dominated by Cruyff, who played the same position.

In 1989, Van Gaal was invited to a Christmas lunch hosted by Cruyff. During the lunch, he received a phone call informing him of the unfortunate death of his sister, so he and his family hurriedly left the table.

Regarding this matter, Van Gaal said Cruyff thought he lacked manners.

Cruyff denied this.

The relationship between the two was very tense.

This time, Ajax manager Louis van Gaal will face pressure from both Ajax and Dutch legend Johan Cruyff.

In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Van Basten was much more tactful in his remarks.

He said: "Ajax is a great team, but they are going to Manchester to challenge Manchester United, which will be a tough game."

Van Basten didn't even predict the outcome of the match.

The Times commented: "Luis van Gaal clearly doesn't realize what kind of opponents he and his team will face. Did Rijkaard's words give him confidence? Perhaps Ajax is not Barcelona or Bayern Munich, but they may not necessarily perform better than those two teams."

In this era, Barcelona is still clearly inferior to Ajax.

Even after Van Gaal took over as manager of Barcelona in 2000, Barcelona vice president Núñez declared that Ajax was the model Barcelona should learn from.

Both Cruyff and Van Gaal, who was adept at promoting young people, were important parts of La Masia's development.

La Masia is not a natural goldmine.

First, a philosophy was established, and then players were trained by adhering to that philosophy.

Fleet Street also conducted a special interview with Arsenal's former manager regarding this match.

Facing the Sky Sports cameras, the professor said: "Ajax has a very good tactical concept, but Manchester United has the most extreme individual ability. I also want to know the result of this game. Is it that when individual ability reaches its peak, no tactic can be effective?"

These words disappointed the reporters.

They prefer to see how others predict the outcome.

Just like former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton firmly believed that Ajax would lose, and might even be thrashed by Manchester United in the first leg, rendering the second leg meaningless.

Whether this prediction is right or wrong, it will generate news coverage.

On April 7, Manchester United finally welcomed Ajax to Old Trafford.

Manchester United players were still somewhat nervous facing three Eredivisie giants who have won the Champions League.

Ferguson drew Ajax's formation on the tactics board and said, "The Dutch haven't lost a single game this season. No matter what Cruyff and the media say about Van Gaal, you have to realize that they are a very tough opponent."

"Their 4-3-3 is actually a 3-4-3, with Rijkaard playing as a defensive midfielder responsible for distributing the ball. Today we're using a 4-5-1. The only requirement is that the player playing the attacking midfield position and the right wing constantly push forward to pressure their number 4, Rijkaard. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Got it, Boss."

Beckham nodded vigorously as he spoke.

“Very good, then everything else is fine. This is a typical Dutch team, total football, be careful of their number 10 pressing back quickly,” Ferguson reminded again.

Lu Deyang nodded.

Litmanen!

It was because of him that Van Gaal deliberately let Bergkamp go.

Litmanen, the Finnish skater, is very similar to Thomas Müller; he's the kind of hardworking player with good talent, and his positioning is always very reasonable.

"Dejan, what do you think of the Dutch?"

Ferguson asked, "You met quite a few Dutch people when you were in Italy."

"They are very tough to deal with. They have excellent footwork and they like to foul. Most importantly, Van Gaal's players prefer to use the flanks. I think this is an extension of Michels' theory. When I watch their games, they often choose to move wide to expand their use of width and give up on organizing in the middle."

Lu Deyang said.

“Yes, so the defensive task on the flanks is very heavy. Dennis, you need to press forward as soon as possible to relieve the pressure on Dejan,” Ferguson said.

Erwin nodded vigorously.

"Bryan's back pass must be quick. Dejan's coordination with his teammates wasn't very smooth in the previous match against Arsenal," Ferguson said again.

“I’ll see how it goes,” McClellan said.

"Alright then, go warm up outside. I'll go check out the press conference."

Ferguson waved his hand and said.

It was only then that Lu Deyang remembered the lottery.

[Your good brother Marco van Basten is almost a teetotaler, let alone anything else, so we're drawing a player who enjoys drinking. Ding! You've obtained a single-match trial card for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League Final, Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich.]

What the hell!

Sneijder.

Of the three gangsters, his situation was the most tragic and the least deserving of sympathy.

The other two players mostly retired after reaching a certain age due to injuries or other factors that affected their performance.

Sneijder's problem is entirely his own.

He abandoned his first wife and married a Spanish news anchor.

The female anchor refused to move to Italy with him, so she started drinking heavily and using drugs.

The fact that he was able to play at his peak at Inter Milan can only be attributed to his physical resilience; he didn't decline as drastically in his early years.

If he had been more disciplined, or stayed with his wife like Van Persie and Robben, his career would have been very different.

You're willing to play around, but you lack foresight.

Then it really is your own problem.

Beckenbauer had one lover after another, but none of them seemed to cause him to resort to alcohol to drown his sorrows and affect his condition.

However, Sneijder was indeed very strong during his peak.

Aside from defense, it has almost no weaknesses.

Long-range shots, passing, free kicks... his offensive talent is almost overflowing; he can always find a way to help the team.

He also happens to be a product of Ajax's youth academy, making him the perfect candidate to face Ajax.

After coming on the field with his teammates, Lu Deyang immediately felt the enthusiasm of the fans.

Perhaps the opponents they faced today were too strong, which made Manchester United fans less confident.

They had displayed a giant TIFO in the stands early on, featuring Lu Deyang's number 7 silhouette against the backdrop of his dead enemies, their heads replaced with the logos of various prestigious teams.

Only Ajax remains, barely clinging to life.

This was indeed Lu Deyang's first time playing for Ajax.

"Their fans are really arrogant."

Overmas looked at TIFO and said.

“If we can win, we’ll have the right to be arrogant.” Blind frowned and looked at Lu Deyang, who was juggling the ball. “That man has never lost.”

"Maybe we can give him a first time; the first time is always unforgettable."

Frank de Boer joked.

The Ajax halftime break immediately erupted in laughter.

Keane turned to look at the opponent's half of the court and said, "Where do these idiots think they are?"

"The Theatre of Dreams?"

Gary Neville said uncertainly.

"What I mean is, they won't be laughing for long!"

Keane snorted.

Gary Neville pursed his lips and looked at Lu Deyang.

It's all thanks to your teammates that you have this confidence.

Otherwise, what can you do besides threatening to break their legs?
"Both teams have already started warming up. George Best and Bobby Charlton are the regulars at Old Trafford, both Manchester United legends and big fans of Dejan."

"The camera panned to Hilton, the former goalkeeper who has retired from international duty, who was also in the stands. He was clearly there to cheer on Dejan."

"It's a pity that Barcelona still has matches to play, otherwise Cruyff could have gone to Old Trafford to watch live how Van Gaal lost."

"Alright, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

Manchester United 4-5-1 single attacking midfielder:
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Irwin, Steve Bruce, Pallister, Gary Neville

Midfielders: Ludjohn, Redondo, Philip Neville, Roy Keane, Beckham
Forward: Brian McClair.

Ajax's 3-4-3 diamond midfield:

Goalkeeper: Van der Sar

Defenders: Frank de Boer, Danny Blind, Michel Reiziger
Midfielders: Seedorf, Rijkaard, Litmanen, Ronald de Boer
Forwards: Overmars, Kanu, Finidi George.

“Van Gaal’s 3-4-3 formation is relatively rare in European football. In his tactics, Rijkaard would drop back to the defensive position, so it can also be called a 4-3-3.”

"All three of Ajax's defenders are former midfielders, which may be the secret to Van Gaal's success. As midfielders, they have better vision and passing skills, and they use constant passing to stretch the opponent's formation."

"The biggest highlight today is Rijkaard facing Dejan again. He had never been able to beat Dejan when he was in Italy, but he seems to have regained his confidence after returning to the Netherlands."

After the players from both sides came out with the referee team, the coaching staff from both teams also came out.

Ferguson shook hands with Van Gaal very politely.

Van Gaal smiled and gestured, saying, "I hope it will be a great match today."

Ferguson nodded.

But he was thinking to himself.

He would try his best to control his temper as long as the Dutchman committed a minor foul.

The Dutch are as famous for their technique as they are for their fouls.

Dutch players don't seem to exhibit such a pronounced behavior in other leagues, but once they return to the national team, with 23 Dutch players together, the severity of their fouls skyrockets.

At 6:30 p.m., the Turkish referee, Akhment Yakak, blew the whistle to start the match.

Kanu kicked off and passed the ball to Overmars, who immediately passed it back to Seedorf.

Ajax's midfield organization is among the best in Europe.

Lu Deyang glanced at their starting lineup and confirmed that it was indeed an All-Star caliber team. Most of these players later played for top clubs, and most of them were key players and achieved success.

This is the strength of Ajax.

It wasn't long before Lu Deyang discovered that Van Gaal's Ajax team had better ball control than any team he had ever seen in his career.

Perhaps it's because Blind and the others were all midfielders.

His positioning after being pressed was always quite reasonable, and he always maintained at least two support points.

Rijkaard is a position similar to Busquets.

This team could even be considered the prototype of the Dream Team III.

Lu Deyang went up to press Reiziger, who had the ball, and Reiziger cut inside before passing it across.

This is different from most guards.

Danny Blind received the ball and passed it diagonally to Seedorf, continuing to utilize the width of the field.

Beckham pressed forward quickly, but Seedorf's footwork was more delicate than he wanted.

Beckham made two consecutive attempts to extend his leg, but Seedorf dodged them both by feinting. Rijkaard rushed forward, and Seedorf immediately passed the ball to Rijkaard.

Philip Neville rushed forward immediately to pressure him.

Rijkaard opted to turn and control the ball.

Neville Jr. immediately felt the physical pressure.

When he was young, Rijkaard's tall frame was somewhat thin, but by this time he had already gained considerable weight.

The two were not even in the same league when it came to the young Neville, who had just recovered from injury.

Keane noticed his teammate's predicament and rushed over to help.

Rijkaard then passed the ball back with one touch.

Just as Blind was about to get the ball, McClair started his run and charged forward.

Blind, forced to turn his back after receiving the ball, didn't dare pass it back.

After the rules for passing back were changed, goalkeepers can no longer catch passes with their hands.

He pushed back forcefully and immediately passed the ball horizontally to the right wing.

The ball was a bit too long; Reiziger only managed to stop it when he reached the sideline, but Lu Deyang had already rushed behind him, giving him no chance to turn around.

"Out of bounds, we need an out of bounds..."

Van Gaal muttered to himself, afraid that if he shouted it out, Lu Deyang would be on guard.

Reizig clearly thought the same thing, and he suddenly turned around and kicked the ball at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang, who was prepared, also chose to turn to the side and lift his leg. The ball hit Lu Deyang's knee and bounced off Reizig's shin before going out of bounds.

"Deyang!!!"

A huge cheer erupted in the Dream Theater.

Trying to pull tricks here? Don't you even know where you are?

Danny Blinder looked at Raizig with some surprise.

Demanding throw-ins is a common tactic for them, since defenders can't pass the ball every time they get it. Creating throw-ins in this way can prevent the opponent from gaining possession in their own half.

I didn't expect to fail today.

"He reacted very quickly!"

"Rayzig said."

It shouldn't even be called a reaction.

Instead, Lu Deyang anticipated his actions.

His turning motion, combined with his dominant foot, allowed Lu Deyang to guess roughly which direction he would kick the ball.

Such an opponent is indeed very difficult to deal with.

Beckham walked to the sidelines to prepare to throw the ball in.

Raizig immediately set his sights on Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang gave Gary Neville a look, signaling him to move forward.

Gary Neville stood on the right side of the penalty area.

Lu Deyang simply retreated to the heart of the central area.

With no other option, Reiziger had to go up and mark Neville.

Beckham played a clever trick, pretending to throw the ball to Ludwig, but instead threw it directly to Philip Neville.

Philip Neville has excellent technique; his footwork is more delicate than his brother's.

After feigning a turn to face the ball, tricking Rijkaard into turning as well, he immediately passed the ball back to Redondo.

Redondo didn't even hesitate before passing the ball to Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang received the ball in the middle, and Ronald de Boer immediately slid in with a tackle.

click -

Lu Deyang twisted his right foot and ran directly to the left, while Rijkaard tried to flank him from the other side.

Lu Deyang simply dribbled the ball forward.

Erwin was already following behind him.

Once the defenders had all come over, Lu Deyang, while running, accurately passed the ball to Erwin with a backheel, and immediately rushed to the top corner of the penalty area.

This move made Rijkaard hesitate for a moment, and he didn't rush up to press Irwin.

In his view, Erwin's threat was really limited.

What use is a full-back who can only cross the ball?

Irwin realized he hadn't drawn the opponent's attention, so he passed the ball to Redondo and pulled himself to the sideline.

Redondo received the ball and immediately made a through pass.

Hey!
Rijkaard was furious.

Just like that, he passed the ball to Lu Deyang right in front of him?
There are four defenders around Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and immediately started his run.

The ball had considerable power, and the player's center of gravity was unstable at the start. He then swayed his shoulder, causing Frank de Boer to miss the best opportunity to shoot.

Rijkaard rushed toward Lu Deyang and stretched out his left foot, while Lu Deyang passed the ball to the right with his left foot.

A fried dough ball, shifting its weight to the side, narrowly avoided Rijkaard's foot.

Litmanen rushed towards Lu Deyang as he returned to the edge of the penalty area, but Lu Deyang had already turned and kicked the ball.

Seeing this, Danny Blind quickly turned and jumped to the side, trying to block the long-range shot.

boom--

But the next second, Blind realized he was wrong. The ball looked powerful, but it was just a pass.

Their attention was focused on Lu Deyang, but they didn't notice McClair on the defensive line.

The ball flew precisely to McClair, who stepped forward with his right foot and stretched out his left to easily clear the ball. Reiziger tried to intercept, but McClair didn't need to adjust at all; he simply turned and took a shot.

Van der Sar completely misjudged the direction, not expecting McClair to choose the right side, and could only watch the ball roll into the goal.

"Deyang, beautiful, Deyang!!!"

McClair excitedly turned and ran.

He immediately gave Lu Deyang a bear hug.

He knew that starting alongside Lu Deyang today would guarantee a goal.

That ball came too fast and too easily!

He didn't even encounter any decent defense; the biggest challenge was just stopping the ball.

"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan has assisted McClair again!"

"Their understanding between the two is getting better and better. We used to think that Dejan and Cantona were the future of Manchester United, but now it seems that Brian McClair and Dejan have better understanding. Perhaps they will become the golden duo for Manchester United to conquer Europe..."

(End of this chapter)