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Chapter 224 Idol Group Cannibalism Incident (Please Subscribe)

If you dare to make boastful claims, be prepared to be ridiculed.

Keegan's pre-match boasting turned into a crushing defeat, making him a laughingstock among fans.

This kind of thing is very common in the world of football.

For example, losing to a team without a coach, and then suddenly being reversed.

Anything can happen on a football field.

Even the locker room is haunted.

Before a competition, it's not only good manners to avoid making overly confident statements, but also to leave yourself room for maneuver.

New fans may not know that Alan Hansen was once a top defender, but they know his famous quote, "You can't win anything with a bunch of kids," which is the best example of this.

The game had barely ended when radio and television broadcasts were filled with reports of it.

It's easy to imagine what tomorrow's newspapers will look like.

Before the players even boarded the team bus, they saw TV reporters interviewing fans near the stadium who were mocking Keegan.

"Let's go out and celebrate today. After all, we beat a major title contender."

"Steve Bruce said."

"If you're treating, we'll go; otherwise, I'll go home."

Schmeichel said.

"Then it's on me, the whole team is not allowed to leave."

Bruce waved and said.

"Great, Captain!" Gary Neville immediately leaned over and said to the bus driver, "Take us to that newly opened Michelin-starred French restaurant later, Captain has the whole place to himself."

"Fuck off!"

Bruce kicked it out and laughed and cursed.

Despite being Manchester United captain, he has only earned a few million in his professional career so far.

Football became more lucrative later on.

Today’s opponent, Gillespie, a Class of '92 graduate, went bankrupt due to alcoholism and extravagant spending. Newspapers calculated that he earned tens of millions of pounds during his career.

Although it's far less than Rooney, who earns tens of millions a year later, or other stars who earn tens of millions.

This is a number that ordinary people can't even imagine in their lifetime.

Compared to them, these players from the English First Division era earned less.

Many of these football legends at this time were either not good at or did not believe in financial management. After retiring, they did not engage in any football-related work and had no bad habits. Their lives after retirement were only slightly better than those of the middle class.

Therefore, they all share a significant characteristic: thrift.

Bruce's offer to treat everyone excited the whole team, something that doesn't happen often.

Of course, a group of people wouldn't go to a Michelin-starred restaurant for a meal.

Bruce would kill someone if that happened.

"How about we go eat Chinese food? I haven't had it in a long time."

Bruce suggested.

“Don’t worry about me. I’m not really interested in Chinese food in Britain. Their dishes are different from what I like,” Lu Deyang quickly said.

He is most afraid of his teammates suggesting that he eat Chinese food to "take care" of him.

He really doesn't like those dishes that are all sweet.

If you really let him eat, a spicy blood curd, a sweet and sour pork, some char siu, and a simple vegetable dish would be quite good.

"Don't worry, I understand."

Steve Bruce gave Lu Deyang a look and said to the bus driver, "Go to that big restaurant in Chinatown."

"CUIHUA?"

"I asked the driver."

Bruce nodded vigorously.

Lu Deyang was somewhat uneasy throughout the journey.

Fortunately, Bruce found a Cantonese restaurant. The fact that the Cantonese restaurant changed its name to reflect local tastes wasn't too outrageous, probably because it has a sweeter flavor.

We ordered a bunch of dishes, including roast duck, three-cup chicken, typhoon shelter-style stir-fried shrimp, and garlic chrysanthemum greens.

When the dishes were served, Lu Deyang was surprised to find that they were quite good.

“Trust me, right?” Steve Bruce said, raising an eyebrow.

"It's really good."

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

“I had heard before that Chinese people drink morning tea all day long, and they have all kinds of things, especially shrimp dumplings. I like shrimp and I like dumplings, so I always wanted to try it. I also heard that it was unlimited. Unfortunately, my income was very low at the time, after all, I hadn’t reached the first team yet…”

Bruce said.

In Britain, dumplings are made by cooking dough in a thick soup.

I felt that Chinese dumplings and this thing looked similar, so I used the same word.

"Then you've been fooled. How could dim sum be unlimited?"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

"I only found out later. The first time I ate there, I thought they were deliberately overcharging me because I was a foreigner. Later I found out that they charged for each basket," Bruce said with a smile.

Gary Neville quipped, "You can't just eat anywhere. Do you think this is a buffet? I've heard that buffets use zombie meat, scraped off from wounded and killed soldiers during World War I."

Immediately, someone at the table couldn't help but gag.

Redondo slapped Neville hard on the back and yelled, "Don't say things like that while you're eating, and besides, it's fake, you idiot."

"Gary did it on purpose."

Philip Neville wiped his mouth and said, "When my mother used to cook his favorite dishes, he would deliberately say disgusting things, and I couldn't eat them, so he would eat them all."

"This guy is no ordinary bastard."

Keane laughed and cursed.

Gary Neville rolled his eyes. Being called an asshole by Keane made him feel like his reputation was being unfairly damaged.

"Gary, it's not that bad. You can eat as much as you want today."

Bruce said generously, "Also, roast duck is eaten rolled up, not eaten dry."

"I know you don't like pancakes."

Gary Neville said, "I also complain about having too much bread when I eat a hamburger."

The conversation started immediately.

Everyone started talking about what they didn't like to eat.

For example, Neville didn't like to eat fatty meat because his brother was inhuman and gave him all the fatty meat to eat so that his parents wouldn't say he was a picky eater.

It made Neville feel like vomiting whenever he saw a large piece of fatty meat.

“My dad used to say that eating carrots was for my own good, which I hated. Later I found out that it was because he liked them,” Keane said irritably.

"Yes, yes, that's exactly what parents like."

Schmeichel nodded and said, "My mother is the same way, so now I let Casper eat whatever he likes. As long as he doesn't eat too much."

"You spoil the child too much."

Bruce said.

“There’s no need for our children to suffer just because we have money,” Schmeichel said. “Should I make him take on a part-time job too?”

“When I was in Italy, I saw many children in southern Italy who were only in primary school age going out to work,” Redondo said, putting down his champagne.

"real or fake?"

"real."

Lu Deyang nodded and said, "The family is poor, so they send their children out to work at a young age, and then the children who work there have children of their own, and it's the same."

"I'm grateful to my parents for not letting me start working when I was young."

Gary Neville patted his chest and said.

"The British using child labor isn't some long-standing history, don't tell me you haven't heard of it," Redondo retorted.

"Most of the people here are British. Are you looking for trouble?"

Gary Neville urged.

Unfortunately, no one paid him any attention.

Most of the older players on the team come from lower-middle-class backgrounds. A century ago, they might have been working in factories as children.

"By the way, I'm planning to have another child soon."

Peter Schmeichel said.

The conversation at the dinner table quickly turned into a lively discussion.

“It’d better not be a daughter, otherwise you’ll be in big trouble if she looks too much like you,” Gary Neville casually remarked.

Schmeichel swiftly pushed Neville, who was trying to get up, back into his chair and delivered a series of powerful punches.

That's what happens when you talk too much.

Bruce complained.

Feeling relieved after beating the man, Schmeichel said, "The main problem is that Kasper is not very obedient. I want to have another son, even if he can't play football, he can be a teacher or a doctor or something."

“Peter, I’m afraid you don’t have that kind of gene…”

Pallister said quietly, "Given your situation, you should let your child develop in the sports world."

"You mean I'm simple-minded?" Schmeichel retorted, unconvinced. "You don't know, do you? My dad used to be a double agent. That's not something just anyone can do!"

"impossible!"

"real or fake?"

Tell us about it!

Seeing his teammates' reactions, Schmeichel began to tell the story of his father.

The first-team players gasped in surprise.

It's surprising that Schmeichel's father, Anthony, had such an experience.

"It sounds like a movie. How about I invest in making it after I retire?"

Cantona asked.

“That’s great, my dad will be so happy,” Schmeichel said excitedly.

Lu Deyang thought about it and decided not to try to persuade him.

What kind of movies can a French director make? Aren't they all about the erotic lives of spies?

Your dad is happy, but your mom definitely won't be.

Schmeichel turned to Dejan and asked, "Dejan, you're the best player. What do you think would be a good name for a boy?"

"Being good at football has nothing to do with having a good name!"

Gary Neville quipped.

Schmeichel glared at him, then looked back at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang thought for a moment and said, "We're having Chinese food today. There's a Chinese saying that goes, 'Water nourishes all things without striving,' which describes a peaceful and gentlemanly character. Let's call him Walter."

"The meaning is very nice, I like it."

Schmeichel nodded and said.

“I suspect Dejan is being sarcastic!” Gary Neville stood up and said, “Peter has absolutely nothing to do with gentlemen; the only connection they have is that they are both human!”

Schmeichel glared at him, but didn't get up.

After all, Neville was prepared, so he definitely wouldn't be able to catch him.

“Walter is really good. Maybe he could teach chemistry or something. Water is a chemical substance, isn’t it?” Cantona said.

Lu Deyang: ...

No wonder it felt so familiar; I just blurted it out.

The thought of a young man who looked like Schmeichel shaving his head and negotiating with gangsters felt very strange to Lu Deyang.

Maybe we shouldn't call him Walter anymore.

Everyone enjoyed the meal.

Lu Deyang paid the bill in advance when he went to the restroom.

The meal included a lot of drinks and cost over a thousand pounds.

According to Lu Deyang's estimate, it would be about £20 per person for non-athletes.

"Deyang, you're too..."

As Bruce left, he seemed about to say something but then stopped himself.

Lu Deyang patted his arm and said, "It's just a little money, don't worry about it. When you become a coach in the future, you can take me with you to win the championship."

"The English First Division champions?"

Gary Neville stated directly.

"I'll fucking kill you!"

Bruce turned and cursed, then chased after him.

Unfortunately, the old guys weren't as fast as the young ones; Gary Neville was much more agile than them.

"This guy talks a lot after drinking."

Redondo said with a smile, "But it's very interesting."

"The person involved doesn't think so."

Lu Deyang shook his head and said.

Gary Neville went on a rampage after drinking.

He'll get what's coming to him once he sobers up.

However, Schmeichel did not let the grudge linger overnight.

He pretended to make peace while waiting for a taxi, then suddenly grabbed Neville, and he and Bruce, the two old guys, gave Neville another beating.

It was already past 10 p.m. when Lu Deyang got home and saw an unexpected person.

"Sachiko, why are you back?"

Lu Deyang asked in surprise.

"Are you not welcoming me, Mr. Deyang?"

Sakai Izumi teased.

“How could that be? Aren’t you very busy?” Lu Deyang sat down next to her and put his arm around her shoulder.

"I chose Manchester because I was going to shoot a music video in Europe."

"That's what Izumi Sakai said."

Lu Deyang simply kissed her.

"You two really think we don't exist, huh? Talking lovey-dovey here." Monica came out in her pajamas and said irritably.

The princess rested her head on her shoulder to watch the commotion.

Lu Deyang opened his arms wide, gesturing for them to come over.

Fortunately, Lu Qiuwang ate before returning today, so his energy expenditure is sufficient.

Today is destined to be another fierce battle.

……

When Lu Deyang felt short of breath, he knew it was Monica's doing.

He lifted Monica and gently placed her aside. He stood up and glanced at the alarm clock, only to realize it was already one o'clock in the afternoon.

I slept for about 7 hours.

I got up, tidied up, fried a steak, and found yesterday's newspaper.

As expected, the reports above are all about Manchester United and Newcastle.

The Times' front page was about yesterday's press conference, with the headline "We are nothing without fans," writing: "At the press conference, journalists tried to get Dejan to mock opposing fans, but Dejan educated them with his words. Even opposing fans are part of what football has become. Respecting fans is respecting yourself and your job. Dejan, worth over £10 billion, still maintains gratitude towards fans, which is something every player should learn."

£10 billion?
Even the King of Land Balls had no idea he was so rich.

The main issue is that the Monica Burger hasn't been released yet.

He didn't know how much money he had. The Manchester Evening News published a news article that read: "Alejandro Garcia, a 41-year-old Manchester United fan who was paralyzed in his lower limbs due to nerve damage, stood up and cheered excitedly as his team thrashed their title rivals. After 7 years, he was able to stand on his own two legs again, and he said he owed it all to Dejan."

Lu Deyang: ...

Didn't they say that Hua Hua's singing could awaken a person in a vegetative state?

Looking at it this way, Lu Qiuwang isn't bad at all.

However, given Fleet Street's track record, this fan is probably almost recovered; it's just that the timing of his standing up was a bit coincidental, so they took his words out of context and wrote a report about it.

There wasn't much big news in The Sun.

It seems like the Premier League stars have been behaving themselves lately.

Otherwise, they'll just start using the same old tricks again.

First, the crime is exposed, and the player will be identified as either an offensive or defensive player.

The second step involved showing silhouettes to leave fans guessing.

The case was finally clarified, and details were revealed.

The entire process kept the fans' attention engaged; their methods were very sophisticated.

They might even offer the victims an interview and a book publication package.

Lu Deyang was about to play some PS1 when the phone rang.

"Gianluca?"

"Dejan, I'm transferring."

Vialli said.

“If you’re not comfortable playing for Juventus, then leave,” Lu Deyang said.

"I want to go to the Premier League. Chelsea and Juventus have agreed to terminate my contract early," Vialli said on the other end of the phone.

Lu Deyang: ...

A mob is attacking Lu Qiu Wang?
Zola will also go to Chelsea after his disappointing performance at the European Championship this summer, and Chelsea's strength has improved by an exaggerated degree.

"Then come on over. Remember to treat me to a meal next time you're in London."

Lu Deyang said.

The two chatted for a while longer.

Vialli mainly asked about London, the Premier League, and Chelsea.

Italian players don't like going abroad much; they hate leaving home even more than Germans.

Italy's culture and cuisine also differ significantly from those of other European countries.

Lu Deyang waited until the girls woke up before urging Vialli to hang up the phone.

The next day, Lu Deyang was still woken up by Redondo.

"Why did you get up so late?"

Seeing Lu Deyang's sleepy eyes as he opened the door, Redondo asked, "Deyang, you're rarely late."

"I'm quite busy."

Lu Deyang said.

"Is the editor chasing you for the manuscript again? Well, that makes sense, you are still a cartoonist."

Redondo said.

Your good friend has clearly misunderstood.

However, Lu Deyang did not explain and simply sat in the passenger seat.

Let's have dinner with the team later.

The two arrived not too late, and after changing their clothes, Lu Deyang went to the cafeteria.

The Neville brothers were sitting there eating.

Gary Neville saw Lu Deyang and immediately waved and said, "Deyang, after you finished your press conference, Beardsley and the others really went to pay for the fans' meals."

"Really? That's great."

Lu Deyang sat down with his tray and said.

“That fan should thank you properly; a good vintage Macallan isn’t cheap,” Gary Neville said.

"forget it."

Lu Deyang shook his head and said.

“Then I’ll tell you something else,” Gary Neville said mysteriously.

"What news? Is the coach going to demote Sharp again?"

Lu Deyang asked with a smile, taking a sip of orange juice.

"No, it's a hot girl group!"

Gary Neville whispered, "This morning I heard the chairman and Kidd talking about the Backstreet Boys, something about having the first team shoot an ad with them. They're the Backstreet Boys!"

"He's just a celebrity, Gary."

Philip Neville said.

At this time, the Backstreet Boys were not yet a big hit.

“But I think they’re really cool,” Gary Neville said, humming a few lines of “I’ll Never Break Your Heart.”

This song is the Backstreet Boys' second single.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's a complete novice.

Lu Deyang said, "They do have the potential to become famous, but they can't compare to the Take-Again Choir right now, can they?"

Take That is the most popular group in the UK; you can hear their songs everywhere you go.

The Spice Girls inspired management companies to create a girl group to capture another market.

"That's different, they're an American group."

Gary Neville said.

Lu Deyang: ...

The term "worshiping foreign things and fawning on foreigners" is actually used all over the world.

When Americans are powerful, even their farts smell sweet.

Philip Neville advised, "It's not good for you to say that. Britain isn't bad either."

“You’re young and don’t understand,” Gary Neville said. “America is more advanced, and their music is more modern, which suits the tastes of young people.”

Neville Jr. was too lazy to say anything more.

She's only a year older than him, yet she's always putting on airs.

Lu Deyang only heard the details from Martin Edwards after training ended.

Pepsi originally wanted to work with big names like Madonna, not the newly debuted Backstreet Boys.

However, this shoot was during the season and could only be filmed in Manchester. The big stars were either unavailable or unwilling to film in the UK, so they found a newly awarded rookie duo.

Let's have a music and football ad.

Manchester United fielded five players when they went to film the movie.

He, Redondo, Cantona, Beckham, and Schmeichel.

With the Backstreet Boys included, there are exactly ten people.

It's roughly that kind of sharp editing, where a player suddenly switches to a group member while playing football, matching them one by one, just like how life offers many choices, you can be a player and a singer, it all depends on your own ideas.

Lu Deyang didn't even know how to complain.

This is all about talent; it's not something you can do just because you want to.

Only in China can you become an idol without being able to sing, dance, or even be good-looking. Even someone as short as 1.7 meters with a face full of pockmarks has people chasing after him in wedding dresses.

But it doesn't matter, Pepsi pays a lot of money.

Let alone working with the Backstreet Boys, I wouldn't mind if they gave me tens of millions more, or even if I were to film an ad with Rommel.

On December 30, Manchester United finally ended all their matches in 1995 after winning against Southampton.

On the first day of January, the football world was announcing signings during the winter transfer window.

Vialli has officially arrived in the UK.

There's still a chance they'll meet this season.

Three days later, after a narrow 2-0 victory over Coventry, Manchester United finally ended their grueling schedule of playing a game every 2.5 days on average and ushered in the first international break of the new year.

Lu Deyang and his teammates arrived in London.

There was simply no suitable place to record in Manchester.

They also need to sing a few lines together, and then the sound engineer will take over.

That same day, Lu Deyang invited Vialli to dinner and introduced him to his teammates.

Immediately afterwards, filming and recording began.

The recording studio was borrowed from Virgin Records.

Their biggest star singer is Phil Collins, Lily Collins' father.

Overall, the filming process went relatively smoothly.

"Those Americans are a bit annoying," Beckham complained during a break.

"They were at least polite."

Schmeichel said.

Redondo laughed and said, "David is angry because people aren't interested in football and don't see you as a big star."

Lu Deyang nodded in agreement.

Manchester United is popular everywhere.

It's normal for Beckham to feel disappointed when he encountered some newly debuted American celebrities and was met with a cold reception.

Although Pelé and his teammates sparked a football craze in the United States, it quickly faded away; the football desert is no joke.

This has a rather fatalistic feel to it.

The second wave of soccer fever in the United States was marked by Beckham's transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Major League Baseball subsequently brought in many stars nearing the end of their careers.

Giovinco played at the peak of his career in the Major Leagues.

"No, it's just that I feel they're not good."

Beckham offered a somewhat anxious explanation.

“Okay, okay, then let’s just say they’re not good.” Schmeichel said in a coaxing tone.

Redondo raised an eyebrow at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

Schmeichel also treated Class 92 differently.

Good-looking people are more patient with their teammates.

Neville himself talks a lot, but Schmeichel wasn't even this good to Scholes.

"Those girls who came to say hello earlier weren't anything special," Beckham continued.

Lu Deyang: ...

He really wanted to record the conversation on his phone.

Beckham was referring to the Spice Girls. They got together last year, but the company didn't have a good plan, so the five of them decisively terminated their contract. After trying to negotiate with 19 companies, they finally signed with Virgin Records.

Not only Spice Girls, but Emma Burton from that group also dated Rio Ferdinand. This group has a strong connection with Manchester United.

Another member, Melanie, dated Liverpool player McAtlour.

The fact that three players were recruited after the five people became famous shows just how popular the players were.

I just met a few girls, and Lu Deyang was forced to do his part by taking photos with each of them and even giving them autographs.

They may not all like Lu Qiu Wang, but they definitely like his fame.

I'll definitely have to talk about this when I debut.

They should try to get the attention of Lu Qiu Wang's fans.

"I never imagined shooting commercials would be so tiring," Schmeichel said. "Shooting a single scene so many times, I really don't know what kind of life movie actors lead."

“This also depends on talent, Peter.”

Redondo said, "Have you seen Mr. Bean? It's said that Rowan Atkinson almost never makes a mistake."

"Anyway, I don't have any talent. If it weren't for the money, I would never stand in front of the camera." Schmeichel stood up and said, "The filming is still a bit long. I'm going to grab something to eat. Do you guys want to come?"

"I'm hungry too."

Redondo and Cantona spoke at the same time.

“I’ll go too,” Beckham said immediately.

"I won't go, I'll rest for a while." Lu Deyang smiled and took the magazine from Redondo, covering his face with it.

The three girls in the family did not have any impact on Lu Qiuwang's physical fitness.

However, insufficient sleep is also a problem.

"Okay, I'll bring you a cup of coffee later, Deyang."

Redondo said.

"Yes, I want the Italian style."

Lu Deyang said, continuing to lie back in the chair.

Not long after, I heard my teammates leave and close the door.

Just as Lu Deyang was asleep, he sensed something was wrong and woke up with a start.

Someone immediately pressed the magazine off his face and said, "No, please don't get up."

"We just met, didn't we?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"Um……"

The girl mumbled, "I've always been your fan, so..."

Lu Deyang didn't recognize who it was.

But she is definitely a member of that group.

After waiting for more than 20 minutes, the girl helped him straighten his clothes before closing the door and leaving.

Lu Deyang had just removed the magazine from his face when he was left alone in the room.

Oh shit.

Oh, it was an accident.

In other words, drinking it will not cause pregnancy.

Otherwise, Lu Qiuwang would definitely not agree.

This is the price of fame.

The rest of the filming went relatively smoothly. He saw the five girls again during the shoot, but he couldn't notice that any of them looked unnatural.

You couldn't tell from her voice that there was something in her mouth at the time.

This is still a mystery.

Lu Deyang didn't tell his teammates about it either.

Back in Manchester, Manchester United immediately drew their match.

The FIFA virus has had a huge impact on top clubs, and Ferguson didn't blame the players too much.

But after drawing with Crystal Palace on January 24, Ferguson finally snapped.

The atmosphere in Carrington immediately became much more oppressive.

Fortunately, Manchester United made a strong comeback in February with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, showing Dwight Yorke the strength of the team.

Manchester United went on a winning streak in their next two cup and league matches.

The two groups I've seen before, the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls, are also very active and have released albums one after another.

And so, Manchester United faced yet another title battle: the European Super Cup...

(End of this chapter)