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Chapter 207 Deyang is the Direction (Please Subscribe)

Wembley is the home ground of the England national team.

There's definitely no problem with the capacity.

However, the facilities are quite outdated.

England national team players frequently complain about the stadium's facilities.

This has been happening frequently in recent years.

That's why the new Wembley came about.

However, this stadium witnessed England's most glorious moment, when they won the title at home.

The football's return to China was not successful, possibly because Wembley was replaced by a new stadium.

As Liverpool's fierce city rivals, Everton's fans are also quite passionate.

There were quite a few fans present today, but it was clear that not many people chose to resell their expensive tickets.

For many people, football is a kind of faith.

Witnessing the team win the championship in person is obviously more important.

Lu Deyang received a warm welcome from the fans during the warm-up.

That Champions League final just ended.

It was called the greatest final ever.

Lu Deyang, who can be said to ignore off-court matters, is currently one of the most sought-after stars.

Unfortunately, after a brief warm-up, Lu Deyang returned to the bench.

Against an opponent of Everton's caliber, Lu Deyang doesn't need to start.

Their manager, Joe Royle, came through Everton's youth academy, played for the club for ten years before transferring to Manchester City, and finally retired at Norwich.

This is a very pragmatic coach.

And he's from Liverpool.

This is the best option for Everton.

The FA Cup match kicked off amid cheers from both sets of fans.

At that time, the FA Cup was considered a prestigious trophy among fans, especially among the FA.

Later, Ferguson and Wenger used the League Cup and even the FA Cup to train their players, which finally made British fans accept the reality that domestic cup competitions were far less prestigious than the Champions League.

At least at this point, it's a trophy with roughly the same significance as the Premier League.

Everton displayed amazing fighting spirit from the start of the match.

They set the tone for the game with their resolute defense and rough play.

At this point, Everton was not Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has not yet taken charge of Everton.

However, given their shared rival Liverpool, the two teams are fairly evenly matched.

But that little bit of friendship means nothing in the face of a champion.

The referee's leniency set the tone for the game.

After watching for only three minutes, Ferguson decided not to let Lu Deyang play today.

If he could, he would even like to remove Lu Deyang from the roster.

They were afraid of getting injured even if they sat on the bench.

Wild tackles, wild fouls, and elbows are used very frequently in physical confrontations.

Gary Neville was the first to receive a yellow card.

He looked thin, but he was never afraid of conflict.

This may also be why he later became the captain of Manchester United.

After being knocked down by Anders Limpa, he immediately got up and started causing trouble for him.

"Gary is copying you!"

Pilkington joked.

Beckham looked at the field with a pitiful expression.

Although Ferguson said he wouldn't give up on him, he was still a little worried that he didn't start today.

Beckham was even more uneasy about his older brother's words.

"Gary is indeed a bit irrational."

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

You can take revenge.

However, it's definitely not worth it to exchange temporary pleasure for dyeing your skin red.

Unless you cry after the game, the red card can be revoked.

“Dejan, my dad says I should have some other skills so I can secure a place in the first team,” Beckham said.

"What do you mean? Did I come to Manchester United because I draw comics?"

Lu Deyang asked.

“No.” Beckham gestured as he spoke, “Some of his colleagues like to tell dirty jokes, so everyone likes him. My dad knows a lot about football, so he can chat with everyone. His other colleagues all have their own roles, and my dad’s point is that young people like me have to increase our competitiveness off the field.”

"I understand."

Lu Deyang said, "It's like how every TV drama has an office with well-informed people in it, and those people can do well at work."

"Yes, yes, that's what it means!"

Beckham nodded vigorously as he spoke.

Captain Robson encouraged, "You can also be the one with the inside information. Go outside the boss's office and eavesdrop on everything. Tell us what you find, and I guarantee everyone will support you as a key player!"

The old men burst into laughter.

Beckham immediately shrank his neck, afraid that Ferguson, who was standing in front of him, would hear him.

If someone gets caught doing something like this, the youth team will be the least of their worries.

Born into a family of die-hard Manchester United fans, he never even considered leaving the club.

"Just play your game well, and don't be like Lee Sharpe and think no one can take your place."

Lu Deyang said.

Beckham has some pretty good qualities.

The defense isn't that bad, and it's going to get better and better.

He has plenty of energy and an excellent long pass.

This is useful for most teams.

Beckham nodded, still somewhat uneasy.

Before you've secured a starting position in the first team, you'll always have this thought.

The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.

This made Ferguson's expression less than pleasant.

He didn't even say a word during halftime, which put enough pressure on the Manchester United players.

Manchester United played with more intensity than their opponents in the second half.

Lu Deyang was also wondering if he could win the championship while sitting on the bench.

Always playing the savior makes his teammates look bad.

Before Luke's arrival, Manchester United were guaranteed at least one championship per season.

If Lu Qiuwang comes and he's still the same, then what was the point of Lu Qiuwang coming?
"Ryan, warm up!"

Ferguson had Giggs warm up.

This is preparation to replace Lee Sharp.

Giggs was quite happy when he got up, and he was even smiling while warming up.

"That guy probably thinks he beat you."

Robson complained, "I feel like the boss only put him on the field because he was afraid you'd get injured."

"Don't say that. Ryan was outstanding. He and Wayne were a perfect pair, and I still remember it to this day."

Lu Deyang joked.

“What?” Robson asked.

"fine."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Giggs is still very strong.

For the foreseeable future, he should be one of the best left-backs in Europe.

Moreover, his transition to midfield at the end of his career was very successful; even at almost 40, he performed better in midfield than Rooney, who was in his early 30s.

If it weren't for his terrible character, his career would have been much better.

Fortunately, Scholes scored a goal with a long-range shot in the final moments, and Ferguson breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Deyang, who spent the entire game on the bench, felt somewhat regretful.

They still couldn't fly alongside Giggs on both wings.

As soon as the referee blew his whistle, he and his teammates rushed onto the field.

Triple Crown Winner!
This is unprecedented in English history.

Even though he didn't play, Lu Deyang was still treated like a hero by the fans.

"Let's go, let's go thank the audience."

Bruce greeted him with a smile.

The old man couldn't hide the smile on his face.

He won more and more championships.

He might win two Champions League titles next season.

All of this was brought about by Lu Deyang.

Anyone who dares to touch Lu Deyang will have their legs broken.

Bruce put his arm around Lu Deyang's shoulder, and they appeared together below the south stand.

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

Cheers erupted again from the stands.

The subsequent awards ceremony was also held in the stands.

There's one grand championship parade left before the holidays.

The entire Manchester United team celebrated wildly in London.

Television, and even the early internet, were filled with talk of the Triple Crown winner.

The editors at Fleet Street are all working overtime.

The streets were filled with excited Manchester United fans, and even fans of other teams were caught up in the excitement and joined in the celebrations.

There is never a shortage of fans who support a champion.

Moreover, this Manchester United team possesses all the qualities that make it admirable.

This time, Lu Deyang was more careful and didn't get drunk.

When he returned to his hotel room, he was immediately pressed against something hard.

"Don't move..."

Lu Deyang turned around, opened his arms, and hugged both of them, saying, "If MI6 had agents like these, I would have surrendered long ago."

"Can't you just cooperate for a second?"

The princess patted his chest and complained.

“I’d love to play along too,” Lu Deyang said with a smile, patting the seat. “The main thing is that I can smell the scent in the air right away; it’s so familiar.”

"How about we get another room?"

Monica asked expectantly, "Then I'll talk to Diane on the phone?"

Lu Deyang: ...

They haven't had enough of this little trick yet.

If there are no conditions, we must create them.

He now believes that he can receive such calls from strangers on those websites.

Essentially, they're similar to couples who perform for others on random video websites; they're all seeking thrills.

In the end, Lu Deyang naturally followed suit and spent the whole night running around between the two rooms.

I was woken up again the next day.

"Be careful, there are reporters all over the place."

Redondo said.

"Let them both go back on their own."

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

It's best not to give the reporters any new material at this point.

"That's best."

Redondo said.

The two ate something quick and then boarded the bus with their teammates.

The princess and Monica stayed in London and will return to Manchester at their own pace.

The bus was even worse than after the Champions League final; everyone was snoring.

After winning the treble at the end of the season, many people went wild.

Upon arriving in Manchester, Ferguson, as usual, patted each of the players who had performed well on the head, then stood in front and said, "Martin has prepared a grand championship celebration. You all better be alert. Also, don't go too crazy during the holidays. If I see anyone in the newspaper vacationing with a TV presenter and not leaving their hotel room, I'll sell them to Manchester City immediately."

Those who were awake all laughed.

Everyone looked at Lee Sharp.

I don't know why, but that guy just likes female news anchors on TV.

This is probably some kind of childhood memory.

Just like how Tingmei's advertisements were an enlightenment for many people.

When they arrived at their destination, Lei Dongduo threw his bag back home and went straight to Lu Deyang's house.

He's not that keen on playing games.

David Beckham prefers video games a bit more.

Rooney and his generation of Manchester United players often played Call of Duty together, even believing the game contributed to their team cohesion. They later brought the game to the England national team, and Chelsea players joined in.

Lu Deyang was in "Star Wish," and Lei Dongduo was watching from behind.

Because it's in Mandarin, Lu Deyang often needs to help with translation.

These simulation management games are really addictive.

“I think it would be great to make a game that simulates a football team or a game about player agents,” Redondo said. “With so many fans, they would definitely be willing to give it a try.”

"There will be."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Sports has always been a major category in games, and a large portion of EA's revenue comes from sports games.

Have you decided where to go on vacation this summer?

"Redondo asked."

"I don't know, let's see what Diane and the others think."

Lu Deyang said.

Redondo did not ask any further questions.

Monica and her companion returned that evening, and they even packed dinner for Lu Deyang and Redondo.

While the two were having dinner, Monica said, "Your endorsement contract needs to be renewed again. This season isn't a full season, and those sponsors took advantage of the situation to steal your money."

"It's our money."

Lu Deyang said.

“Fine, that won’t work either. We have to get more money from the sponsors while the Champions League final is generating buzz!” Monica said through gritted teeth.

When Lu Deyang was injured, those sponsors terminated their contracts or did not renew them when they expired.

She remembers all of these things.

The next day, I summarized the findings with the club.

I've received numerous invitations for various events and endorsements.

They even received several invitations to motorcycle races.

Unfortunately, their prize money is too small; the prize money for the Isle of Man TT winner is only tens of thousands of dollars.

If Red Bull could fetch several million or tens of millions, Lu Deyang would be somewhat interested.

Otherwise, he would be too embarrassed to even ask the club for help.

To risk everything for a few tens of thousands of dollars.

June 7th finally arrived, the day of the championship parade.

Manchester United players have been waiting for this day.

The whole team gathered in Carrington early in the morning.

Most people wear loose-fitting suits, and even if they are not short, they look like children who have stolen their parents' suits.

This style looks like it doesn't fit well at all.

Both Lu Deyang and Redondo opted for slim-fit suits.

This immediately made the two of them the center of attention.

"You guys are a bit out of place!"

Schmeichel glanced at it and said.

"Who told you not to get a suit made?" Bruce complained. "You look like some big shot's bodyguard in a suit, not like a big shot at all."

"I'm already very satisfied with this."

Schmeichel said with a smile.

She wasn't angry at his joke.

The triple crown winner will receive a substantial prize, which is the most important thing.

"Very tasteful."

Cantona walked over and said.

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

"Alright, get on the bus, the fans can't wait."

Ferguson waved his hand, as if shooing away chicks.

“Actually, marches are too much trouble. I’d rather have a barbecue party at Old Trafford,” Gary Neville complained.

"Then you were born in the wrong era."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

If you know Lajue, you'll know what stinginess means.

There wasn't even a planned parade after winning the championship; even small teams wouldn't be so shabby.

Everyone boarded the double-decker sightseeing bus one after another.

The bus slowly drove out of Carrington.

Our destination today is Old Trafford.

The training facility is only 6 miles from the stadium, but the course goes around the city before reaching the stadium.

Manchester United were noisy neighbors today too.

As the team bus left Carrington, the streets were filled with excited fans. "Champions!" "Treble!"

"Deyang!"

The only advantage is that they aren't as enthusiastic about fireworks as Italian fans, so the air quality doesn't drop too quickly.

The team's young players were excitedly showing off the trophy to the fans.

There's no reason to fight over three trophies.

Lu Deyang waved to the fans and then found a place to sit down.

Not long after, Schmeichel came over and asked, "Dejan, do you have any good suggestions for opening a shop?"

"I'm not very good at doing business."

Lu Deyang said.

“Don’t you have a lot of burger joints?” Schmeichel said irritably.

He felt that Lu Deyang was just giving him the runaround.

"That's because we were lucky, and we also had the recipe."

Lu Deyang explained, "Brick-and-mortar stores are not that simple. For example, if you want to start a restaurant, you need to conduct long-term site selection and find places with high foot traffic and strong spending power. That's half the battle won. Your food and service are also key."

Many of those who later entered the catering industry in China lost money.

Some are seasoned businessmen.

The restaurant business is not easy to run.

It's easier to scam franchise fees than to run a physical store.

You can easily make five or six figures by simply creating a brand and having people join it.

Especially the milk tea shops that XXN likes to open, one brand after another appears.

"What if I created a brand, like sportswear?"

Schmeichel asked.

"Give up on that idea. You might as well go into the restaurant business."

Lu Deyang said directly.

"I really don't know how to make money," Schmeichel sighed.

The team is about to give out bonuses again, but he still doesn't dare to continue making financial investments.

"If you're scared, just buy a house. At least if you choose a good location, you won't lose money buying a house in London."

Lu Deyang suggested.

Both financial investment and financial speculation carry significant risks.

Holding stocks for the long term is difficult for someone like Schmeichel.

If you look at the stock market over the past 20 years, you'll see that it has increased several hundred times.

However, when it comes to the person in question, once the price rises and then starts to fluctuate, they become anxious and may leave the market early, or even sell at a loss at a low price.

People who don't have much spare cash and lack resolve are not suited for long-term investing.

Even if you tell him it will go up, he still won't hold on to it.

However, it's normal for players to resist financial investments, as there are too many financial scammers targeting players.

They ruined their own reputations.

Opening a football academy is a good idea; it's a sure-fire way to make money.

Many players have also ventured into real estate, but quite a few have lost money like Ramos.

Robbie Fowler later made a lot of money from real estate.

What should we invest in?

Gary Neville leaned closer and asked.

Lu Deyang glanced at the few people in Class 92.

Their business partnership seems to consistently lose money; it's only because of their fame that they can make money.

He talks so much after retiring, probably just to stay relevant.

"If you have money, invest in tech stocks; you're sure to make money."

Lu Deyang said.

There was no response immediately.

Beckham, on the other hand, came over to humbly ask for advice.

Family reasons made him not averse to stocks.

Before long, many teammates sat down to listen to Lu Deyang's advice.

Lu Deyang is the team member who has the biggest business ventures.

Upon finally arriving at the Dream Theater, Lu Deyang immediately asked a staff member for a bottle of water and gulped it down in one go.

My mouth was dry from talking the whole way.

It was still daytime when we arrived at the stadium.

There weren't many artistic performances.

There wasn't even a simple stage.

Club president Martin Eduardo, holding a microphone, said: "I don't want to say too much. Inviting Alex to manage Manchester United was the best decision I ever made. Now let the treble-winning coach talk to you."

A light rain began to fall from the sky.

But that couldn't dampen the fans' enthusiasm.

Ferguson, wearing a trench coat, took the microphone, and Old Trafford immediately erupted in cheers.

Ferguson was interrupted several times by the fans' shouts when he tried to speak.

A few minutes later, he said, "I never imagined today. I thought about winning the Champions League or other titles, but three? I'm sorry, this is beyond my imagination. But that's football; you never know what will happen next. I'm very happy to be a treble winner with everyone. I want to thank Martin, the players, especially Dejan, and my wife..."

Ferguson started talking about everyday things.

The fans, however, did not find it boring.

This is what they owe him.

Those Manchester United fans who harassed Ferguson's family by calling and demanding he get out of there must be wishing they could disappear into a hole.

This Scotsman is far better than they expected.

"...Okay, in the end I still want to thank Dejan. We all know what happened in that final. His ability as a player has far surpassed everyone else."

Lu Deyang clapped along with his teammates.

Bruce and Robson also thanked Lu Deyang during their speeches.

"Say a few words, Deyang."

Robson handed the microphone to Lu Deyang and said.

Lu Deyang took the microphone, looked around Old Trafford, and said, "I have never denied the greatness of this stadium. When I received Mr. Ferguson's invitation, I didn't hesitate for a second. It is an honor to play in the place where Bobby Charlton, George Best, and Denis Law fought. Manchester United has experienced lows, and perhaps it will experience lows in the future, but you must believe that this team will always produce new great players. The reason why a great team is a great team is because a great team will not fall forever. Glory, Glory, Man United!"

Cheers of "Glory Glory Man United!" echoed throughout Manchester in the afternoon.

The fans remained excited.

The first-team players took turns giving speeches, and some even sang.

The event lasted until after 3 p.m.

Everyone on the team was starving.

After eating the hot dogs provided by the stadium at the Theatre of Dreams, everyone went home, many of whom already had travel plans.

The FA Cup final and the parade were forced to be postponed.

After Lu Deyang returned home, Monica immediately presented him with a stack of contracts.

They are all new endorsements.

"Why are there still TV programs?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"Recently, some experts have said that hamburgers are unhealthy and have even specifically mentioned our brand, so Sky Sports has suggested that you record a hiking program to encourage fans to get back to nature and lose weight healthily..."

Monica said.

"Did they pay a lot of money?"

Lu Deyang asked.

Monica nodded vigorously.

"Okay, no problem."

Lu Deyang said.

He looked down at the proposal.

Sky TV is still somewhat conservative.

Let's do a survival show then. It doesn't have to be as extreme as Bear Grylls or Ed Stafford, but it'll still have enough buzz.

As for friends?

Lu Qiuwang has been in the football world for so many years, and what he has never lacked is friends.

If Maradona hadn't gone on vacation... that guy probably wouldn't have agreed.

The Argentine football legend doesn't particularly enjoy hardship.

After communicating with the TV station, Lu Deyang called several teammates, as well as some former teammates and opponents, and easily assembled the list.

It can both promote the brand and make money.

Lu Deyang was willing to do this.

Even though it's a pre-recorded show, you still have to endure some hardship.

The location was chosen to be the Varese Hill near Milan.

Even a group of star athletes wouldn't actually go on an expedition to the Amazon.

Will we really see Baggio?

"Gary Neville asked."

Beckham also looked expectant.

"Dejan is much better than Baggio, isn't he?" Redondo said irritably.

Schmeichel and his son nodded in agreement.

Aside from Manchester United players, only Baggio and Totti had time.

Sky Sports staff were already filming, which made Beckham and Schmeichel a little uncomfortable, as they kept looking at the camera.

“That’s different. Baggio is often in the newspapers, but I’ve never met him in person.”

Gary Neville said.

"That's it!"

Lu Deyang walked straight over, patted Baggio on the shoulder, and immediately squatted down.

When Baggio turned around, he saw a hamburger in front of him.

"Deyang!!!"

Totti exclaimed with some surprise.

"Francisco, you've had plenty of playing time this season, keep it up!"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

One sentence was enough to make Totti beam with joy.

He didn't expect that Lu Deyang was also following Roma's matches.

After everyone gathered, the show officially began.

The staff collected everyone's personal belongings and provided only some simple ingredients and pots, allowing them to survive on Mount Varese for three days.

The rule is that you can make these three days more comfortable in any way you like, and you can also just eat the rice and noodles they provide.

As a tourist area with many visitors, the players could easily freeload food from the fans.

This is also something to watch out for.

This was modified by Lu Deyang.

Otherwise, those previous rules would be practically the same as a vacation.

Fans will also get tired.

More importantly, constantly seeing the players' extravagant lifestyles can create a sense of distance for fans.

Lu Deyang wouldn't be that stupid.

Watching the players struggle to cook and try to mooch meals from tourists is much more appealing.

Once everything was ready, the cameraman followed them up the mountain.

There were also rescue personnel from Milan who had been contacted in advance.

In case of any real danger, they will dispatch a rescue helicopter immediately.

The combination of Baggio and Totti represents the present and future of Italy.

There's also Lu Deyang.

The scenery of Mount Varese is beautiful in summer, and the group saw the town after walking only a short distance.

The town has everything, but the prices aren't cheap.

It only takes an hour to drive here from Milan, so many tourists choose to have a short vacation here.

Upon seeing Lu Deyang and his group, they all came up to greet them.

"Let's find a fan who looks rich to freeload off us."

Totti urged.

He didn't want to just eat spaghetti.

"It's too embarrassing to ask the fans for help right from the start."

Baggio said with a smile.

After Redondo translated, Gary Neville nodded in agreement and gave Totti a look of utter contempt.

Players of similar age are natural rivals.

Whether at the club level or the national team level.

"I was just worried you wouldn't be used to the food, but I forgot you like salted fish and potatoes."

Totti retorted.

Lu Deyang quickly lowered his head.

This was something I said to the English when I was strolling through the night market with Totti in Rome last time.

Redondo got annoyed after translating it several times.

These young people are too noisy, so I simply won't help them.

Given Totti's English proficiency, the two sides wouldn't even be able to start arguing.

“There’s a lake over there, let’s see if we can catch any fish,” Schmeichel said.

He brought his son to experience life; he didn't really want to starve Schmeichel.

"Let's go."

Lu Deyang said.

Several people even found tree branches on the shore to try and spearfish.

"It's a pity there are no mineral water bottles. I've seen people use water bottles to fish on TV."

Beckham sighed.

This was his first time participating in such an event.

Schmeichel and his son, however, were quick to act, already rolling up their trousers and wading into the river to catch fish.

Lu Deyang found a few small stones on the shore.

Gary Neville, standing nearby, asked curiously, "Are you planning to smash the fish with a rock? That won't do!"

"Just try and you will find out."

Lu Deyang said.

His strength is considerable, and it has been enhanced multiple times.

His aim is also pretty good.

There's no problem in giving it a try.

“If you can catch a fish here, I’ll go hungry today,” Gary Neville said.

Twenty minutes later, Neville looked pitifully at the campfire.

He was too embarrassed to just swallow the words he had said in front of the camera.

"Have something to eat, Gary."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Grilled salmon isn't exactly a fancy dish, but it smells amazing at this time of year.

As soon as Lu Deyang handed it over, Gary Neville couldn't wait to put it in his mouth.

He immediately screamed in pain from the heat.

"I didn't expect you to have this trick up your sleeve, Deyang."

Baggio exclaimed in surprise, "If I had known we wouldn't have to go hungry, I would have brought the children with me."

When Lu Deyang spoke, he deliberately made the conditions sound a little less favorable.

"We can't take care of children."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Baggio started growing his hair in a ponytail last year because his son braided it for him.

That child is only 2 years old.

“Matthia will be heartbroken to hear you say that; he idolizes you a lot,” Baggio joked.

“I would believe you if you said it was Valentina.”

Lu Deyang said.

Baggio's daughter Valentina is 5 years old.

What do two-year-olds know?

The group chatted casually, while Beckham sat quietly to the side listening.

Gary Neville and Totti are locked in a battle of wits, competing to see who can eat more without any prior communication.

The two of them ate the spaghetti cooked with salt quite happily.

That's a decent piece of material.

But not long after, the two of them ran off to find a toilet.

"He hasn't come back for so long, could something have happened to him?"

Baggio asked.

He was somewhat worried about Totti.

"Let's go take a look."

Lu Deyang said.

The group began to walk in the direction the two people had left.

After calling for a long time, they finally found two people.

"It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have gotten lost."

"It's your fault!"

Those two guys are still arguing.

Baggio glanced around and asked, "Do you remember the way we came?"

Everyone was shaking their heads.

"Then we might be lost," Baggio said with some concern.

“It’s alright, just follow Dejan,” Gary Neville said. “Dejan is the direction…”

(End of this chapter)