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Chapter 281 Buffon's Ambition Story (Please Subscribe)
We'll use "Can't Help Falling in Love" as background music to highlight the contrast.

I thought it was a story about four handsome guys meeting beautiful girls, but it turns out to be four goofballs going to eat hamburgers.

Whether such an advertisement is good or bad is another matter; at least it leaves a lasting impression.

Considering that there are four handsome foreign men, even non-football fans should remember Monica Burger.

Although Lu Deyang had not studied advertising and marketing, he had seen advertisements.

If the black sesame paste doesn't taste good, who can say that their advertising is bad?
The ads for Brain Gold are as stupid as idiots, but they're incredibly brainwashing.

If your advertising makes a lasting impression, you've already won half the battle. Even if it leaves a bad impression, you can still succeed if your product is strong enough.

Moreover, Lu Deyang believes that both the advertisement and the product will receive positive feedback in the country.

He himself has the recipe that McDonald's has been cultivating in the domestic market, which makes him stronger than the other two companies. This is the experience he has accumulated over many years, and his products are more than one generation ahead.

Then we'll study egg tarts and leave KFC with nowhere to go.

Besides the original recipe chicken and egg tarts, they didn't have much left.

They use Burger King's portions to make McDonald's taste, have the most stylish decor but the same price, and are all promoted by big-name athletes and celebrities, plus Lu Qiuwang (a famous Chinese football player).

If we can't even beat those few companies, we might as well quit.

It would be interesting if some people thought that hamburgers originated in Italy.

I wonder what the Americans' expressions will be; they've stolen the spotlight from the Germans.

That immigrant country basically has nothing of its own.

After several takes, it was finally finished.

This kind of thing doesn't require much acting skill. Monica, needless to say, even if she weren't an actress, as a top model she has a strong sense of the camera.

This requires four players to show off their skills, which is a perfect fit for them.

Aside from Mancini and Totti, who are quite flamboyant, the other two are somewhat reserved and reserved.

The director's camera work was powerful enough that Lu Deyang suspected these four guys would become Italy's number one comedy troupe.

Mancini is actually quite handsome, but I feel he's become more charming as he gets older.

If I had to pick the one I'm most satisfied with, it would definitely be The Little Prince.

Totti just has that kind of attitude, like he thinks he's the best in the world. In this shot, Baggio is the main character, and Ma Paul is the second.

But the little prince stole the show.

There's no way around it. The young prince became famous even earlier than before, and he was already nationally renowned in the youth team. The number 10, who averaged nearly 2 goals per game, is already being very modest by not saying he's the best attacking midfielder in Serie A.

"Okay, that's all for this advertisement."

Lu Deyang clapped his hands and said, "Paul, would you like to consider being a spokesperson? If not, we'll just give you the fee for the filming."

Maldini rolled his eyes and said, "If you had come to Italy sooner, the Agnelli family would never have been able to compete with you."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Buffon, standing to the side, looked at Lu Deyang with a resentful expression.

There were three players on the team, including Mancini who wasn't on the team, and four of them were shooting an advertisement, which made him feel like he was being ostracized.

What angered him the most was that Totti was actually able to shoot commercials, while he spent half an hour reading every day when he got home, and he felt like he had become much more cultured during this time.

Lu Deyang actually looked down on him.

"Gigi, don't do this."

Lu Deyang advised, "The main problem is that you're too tall, and you don't look good standing next to them."

Buffon just stared at him without saying a word.

Lu Deyang said somewhat helplessly, "After the Golden Globe Awards are over, come back and shoot an advertisement for you, okay?"

"I don't want any payment!"

Buffon stated directly, fearing that Lu Deyang might change his mind.

Lu Deyang: ...

Damn it, even Cao Dewang would cry if he saw this.

The old man went to great lengths to cut his salary, while Lu Qiuwang didn't even want a salary and paid for his own travel and food expenses.

Lu Deyang also had a rough idea of ​​the script in his mind.

They'll be allowed to leave the country then.

Buffon is currently in high demand, so we can have him film an advertisement that will be broadcast in the Apennine Peninsula and some parts of Europe.

Let's make the next ad bigger.

Add Beckham and Ronaldo, and a Premier League vs. Serie A matchup would feel like Pepsi.

But when I think of Beckham, I should find him a girlfriend first.

Young people should probably avoid online dating.

……

Lu Deyang packed his bags as soon as he got home and flew to Switzerland with some of his teammates.

Paul Ma will also be attending the awards ceremony.

And Redondo.

However, Redondo stayed up all night watching Star Wars and wasn't feeling very well.

I started catching up on sleep as soon as I got on the plane.

Maldini said with some emotion, "I thought you would dominate the Ballon d'Or, but I didn't expect you to get injured."

"No one knows whether tomorrow or an accident will come first."

Lu Deyang shrugged and said.

He didn't want this to happen either.

"I never expected we'd be teammates," Maldini said with a smile.

“Yes, and they even went to the Golden Globe Awards together,” Lu Deyang joked.

This time, Maldini didn't even make it into tenth place.

However, this guy should be selected for the European All-Star Team.

Neither Manchester United nor Germany has produced particularly outstanding players at the left-back position.

Irwin's skill level is decent, but he lacks star quality, and he often rotates with his teammates, which is also a disadvantage.

Maldini smiled and shook his head.

Sometimes you really can't predict the future.

None of the three brought female companions this time, and they only stayed for one day after the awards ceremony before returning to Milan.

As the three people disembarked, the reporters waiting at the airport pounced on them like mad dogs.

"I will not give interviews."

Lu Deyang said directly.

He pulled Paul and Redondo into a taxi.

Once in the car, Maldini wiped his forehead and said, "I'm still not used to this kind of scene."

"You'll get used to it once you go to England for further studies."

Lu Deyang said.

Having played in the Premier League, these are nothing compared to what I've seen before.

Those bastards on Fleet Street work way harder for news than journalists from other countries.

This is likely related to the reading habits in the UK and English-speaking regions, where circulation is high and bonuses are generous. Coupled with their shameless nature, this has shaped the way British media professionals survive.

After leaving their backpacks at the hotel, the three of them ate something simple and then set off.

The Golden Globe Awards ceremony is relatively simple.

Because it's the winter break, the players have time to participate.

The three of them were still being chased relentlessly even after arriving at the venue.

Redondo pushed past the reporters, and the three of them entered the venue.

Before long, I heard Scottish-accented English.

Watching Ferguson's retreating figure, Lu Deyang said, "Let's go say hello."

Lu Deyang led two people over.

Upon hearing footsteps, Ferguson turned around and immediately showed a delighted expression, saying, "Dejan, Fernando, it's so great to see you here."

"Mr. Ferguson."

Lu Deyang introduced with a smile: "This is my teammate Maldini."

Good evening, boss.

Redondo greeted him with a smile.

He really liked Ferguson's personality.

If it weren't for Lu Deyang, he probably wouldn't have left Manchester United.

Of course, without Lu Deyang's recommendation, he wouldn't have even gone to Manchester United.

He has plenty of clubs in Serie A, so there's no need for him to play in the Premier League.

Ferguson smiled and nodded at Redondo, then turned to Lu Deyang and said, "Maldini is very good. Ask him if he's interested in playing for Manchester United."

Maldini's English isn't very good, and as those who know him know, even with a Liverpool accent, foreigners might not be able to understand him, let alone a Scottish accent.

Lu Deyang relayed the statement, saying, "He said he might have considered it if it were ten years earlier."

"What a liar he is."

Ferguson said.

Ten years ago, Manchester United was almost relegated.

At that time, Milan was at least still competitive.

Lu Deyang nodded in agreement.

Everyone says these kinds of polite things, so there's no need to take them seriously.

"How have you been lately, Deyang?"

Ferguson asked.

"Fortunately, the weather in Milan is much better than in Manchester. Although that sounds like an excuse, the bright sunshine really does make people feel better."

Lu Deyang paused for a moment and then said, "Sir, you should keep an eye on David. That guy chats online all the time..."

Fearing Ferguson might not understand, Lu Deyang continued, "It's similar to writing a letter, but faster, as fast as making a phone call. However, you have no idea what the other person's gender or appearance is like through a screen. Last time, he mistook a German man for a woman, and this time he encountered a divorced Gypsy with two children who lied to him that she was a university student. If this continues, he'll become penniless sooner or later."

Lu Deyang's words were so informative that Ferguson took a moment to process them before his face turned red at a visible speed.

“I will try to persuade him,” Ferguson said through gritted teeth.

This is fucking outrageous.

Upon hearing that they were Gypsies, Ferguson's head buzzed.

"Young people like to try new things."

Lu Deyang said.

Ferguson nodded and said, "The internet seems very useful, but I don't know how to use it yet. I'll ask the kids later. If you want to persuade others, you should at least have some understanding of it yourself."

Lu Deyang silently gave a thumbs up in his heart.

Ferguson was very good at that.

He wasn't always top-notch, but he kept learning to maintain that level.

His learning ability is better than some young people, which is due to the effort and time he puts in.

You won't see him say anything bad about the internet or anything else; he'll try to understand these things and find ways to persuade the players.

"Is David still focused on playing football lately?"

Lu Deyang asked. "Not bad."

Ferguson complained, "If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known such an outrageous thing existed."

“That guy spent £12 on that woman without ever meeting her,” Lu Deyang said.

Ferguson was speechless.

He never realized Beckham was so stupid.

Lu Deyang smiled but remained silent.

He still maintains contact with the Spice Girls to prevent Victoria from getting involved with Beckham.

Regardless of whether that entrepreneurial woman and Beckham are a good match, just the fact that their children have made various anti-China remarks means that Lu Deyang would never allow them to have a chance to be together.

Damn, it's infuriating to think that I was insulted by my old buddy's son with such a derogatory term more than a decade later.

So Victoria doesn't need to change her surname to Beckham.

Regardless of whether being with her is good or bad for Beckham, Lu Guowang (a nickname for a player) will always cause trouble, because it's wrong to disgust himself.

Just from their interactions, it's clear that those children were influenced by Victoria.

Lu Deyang chatted with Ferguson for a few more minutes before leaving.

Maldini listened with a smile the whole time.

Lu Deyang joked, "It's quite impressive that you can still do this even if you don't understand."

"It's polite."

Maldini said, "Back then, my dad would take me to some parties, which I didn't understand, but I would do it anyway, laughing and thinking about my own things."

Lu Deyang nodded.

This is what a normal person is like.

Paul Ma is almost flawless, except that he can be too serious at times.

If you want him to joke, you need to tease him.

At that time, the Golden Globe Awards were presented on a very small scale.

After entering the venue, I sat in the front row.

It's the exact opposite of the Golden Globe Awards in the United States.

The Golden Globe Awards in the United States during this period were actually quite exciting, and the winners were all beautiful women.

As the European Golden Globe Awards grow larger and larger, with red carpets and opening performances, even the Oscars in the US will be utterly awful, let alone the Golden Globes.

Johansson stood on the stage and nodded to Lu Deyang from a distance.

After taking the stage, he concluded his speech by saying, "In the past year, we have witnessed many changes in the football world. More and more leagues have adopted the three-point system to encourage attacking. We have also witnessed the first Golden Goal winner in a major tournament. My heart is still trembling with excitement. This kind of competition system is too exciting and too cruel. The game was suddenly stopped after the goal. We received a lot of feedback because of this, both positive and negative. However, this is all an experiment. Next is today's awards ceremony."

As Ferguson walked onto the stage, many people turned their attention to Lu Deyang.

Ferguson took the card out of the envelope and said directly, "Lu Deyang, congratulations Deyang!"

Lu Deyang stood up and hugged Redondo and Maldini.

Cantona, who was in the front row, turned around, hugged Lu Deyang, and said, "I knew it would be you, that's why I came here."

"Thanks, Eric."

Lu Deyang patted him on the back and said.

Cantona does like playing with Luke, but this guy always likes to drag you into his circle and play the things he likes.

The key point is that he also likes to associate with people in the film industry.

Most people at Manchester United weren't very interested, even Sharp wasn't interested in those French directors.

Don't be fooled by the fact that they're filming breasts; they're spouting nonsense about art.

If we disregard art and focus on technique, no matter how much French older men deceive young actresses, it wouldn't be enough to make Manchester United players uninterested.

Lu Deyang stood up but didn't walk more than a few meters in two minutes. In the end, he had no choice but to raise his hand to refuse the other players' congratulations.

As soon as he stepped onto the stage, Ferguson joked, "You are still as popular as ever, after all, even the princess likes you."

"But Charles may not like me."

Lu Deyang leaned close to his ear and whispered something.

The old Scottish man let out a hearty laugh.

Scots have never considered themselves British. The British did too many bad things in Ireland and Scotland. When Charles II was in exile, Ireland and Scotland were ravaged by bloodshed.

The British killed 50 people in Ireland in three days, or some say 100 million.

They were either killed or sold into slavery in North America.

The land was sold to British capitalists and distributed to British soldiers, which is why the Irish made potatoes a staple food, since they don't require much land and are highly productive.

Everyone knows the story behind it.

This is also done in Scotland.

There's no good ending to living next to the British.

Lu Deyang and Ferguson gave each other a brief hug as Lu accepted the trophy. Lu placed it on the podium and said, "Just a few hours ago, Paolo Maldini said he thought I would dominate the Ballon d'Or forever, but I ended up saving the world and lying in bed for two and a half years..."

There was a burst of laughter from the audience.

Lu Deyang did not interrupt.

After a minute or so, when the laughter subsided, he continued, "I'm not saying this to tell anyone that I saved them or anyone else. I just want to say that Maldini is right. As long as I return to the pitch, I will be standing here. As long as I can stand on the pitch, I will be the best player!"

boom--

The initial surprise and murmur from the audience quickly turned into applause.

Clearly, such a domineering declaration is more in line with their aesthetic.

Maldini whispered to Redondo, "Why is this guy so high-profile?"

"It's all business."

Redondo said with a smile, "Monica Burger is preparing to enter the Chinese market, so of course Dejan has to make a big splash. Asia prefers humble people, so his words will definitely cause a lot of controversy. Controversy leads to discussion, and Monica Burger will certainly have plenty of talking points from now on."

Maldini remained silent.

He then realized that Lu Deyang was much better at business than him.

Even Redondo has better judgment than him.

Redondo did not answer Maldini's question.

As a second-generation rich kid, he would naturally know a lot of things.

The subsequent European Best XI was no surprise.

Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Steve Bruce, Sammer, Desailly, Maldini
Midfielders: Ludjohnsen, Redondo, Matthäus
Forwards: Klinsmann, Ronaldo, Shearer.

Germans have a higher number of players selected for major tournaments, while Manchester United, despite being seven-time champions, have generally underperformed in those competitions. The fact that players like Beckham and Scholes failed to make the national team is a significant drawback.

Lu Deyang felt it was a pity that Cantona was not selected for the national team, as he performed better than Shearer.

Manchester United only had four players selected for the 11-man squad, which is rather meager for a seven-time champion.

If it were an Italian team, the number of players selected would be significantly higher.

At that time, Serie A stars still had more of a star quality.

Moreover, Manchester United suffered a great loss when it came to national team matters.

Only the Neville brothers were important players for England.

After the awards ceremony, Redondo went back to his hotel to catch up on sleep.

Lu Deyang and Maldini attended a dinner organized by UEFA.

Ronaldo, who received a lot of votes, came over and said, "I thought I would see you at Manchester United."

"I had already left the team when you transferred."

Lu Deyang said speechlessly.

Ronaldo grinned and said, "I was on vacation at the time, and it was my agent who told me. If I had known you were leaving Manchester United, I would have been more cautious. Manchester is just awful."

"Mr. Ferguson is a good coach."

Lu Deyang said.

Ronaldo peered around cautiously before whispering, "It's because he's a good coach that I feel Manchester is terrible. I always feel guilty whenever I go out to play."

"Then you'd better stay away from Sharp and Giggs."

Lu Deyang said.

Ronaldo grinned but remained silent.

He and his teammates frequently made headlines in The Sun for their debauchery.

Maldini once again stood by as a spectator.

He decided to go back and properly educate his son, so that he could at least learn a new skill and not end up like his father, who could only stand on the sidelines and grin foolishly all the time.

The Brazilian left with his wine glass in his hand.

The professor walked over.

Lu Deyang introduced, "This is Mr. Wenger, a very outstanding coach."

The professor greeted him in Italian, which greatly increased Maldini's goodwill towards him.

"Dejan, you promised to introduce me to some excellent Italian players," the professor complained with a smile.

Lu Deyang could only say helplessly, "Mr. Wenger, Italian players are not cheap. Even for youth team players, it would take several million dollars to convince their parent club to sell 100% ownership. It's not like the days when you could buy Donadoni for 7 million dollars."

The professor couldn't help but exclaim, "That's insane! I only spent 300 million to buy a mature player like David before."

He was referring to David Pratt.

A product of Manchester United's youth academy, and a spirited Italian who played for Sampdoria and Juventus.

“Young players are more expensive than established, average players,” Lu Deyang said. “Perhaps in the future, you could easily spend tens of millions to buy a young Brazilian player who has never played in Europe.”

"I'll still buy the Frenchman."

The professor shook his head and said.

Lu Deyang smiled but didn't say anything.

When Martial reaches 7000 million, you'll find that poaching players from his French home country won't work anymore.

Paris Saint-Germain's aggressive pursuit of Neymar is truly a major event.

After all, no one believed that any team would pay 2.2 million, which is why Barcelona set such a large release clause.

The bubble in football that followed was even more outrageous than that in the housing market.

Any random Tom, Dick, or Harry would cost at least 30 million; if he played in Portugal, that would be another 50%.

When they got back to the hotel, they both drank quite a bit of champagne.

The three of them woke up the next day around noon and had to rush to the airport.

The first match of the new year will be held on January 5, 1997, with a few days of holiday remaining.

But Buffon makes phone calls every day.

Left with no other choice, Lu Deyang had to ask him to shoot an advertisement.

The ad was launched before or during the second half of the season.

The advertisement is about a competition.

Baggio and Totti combined to execute a series of one-two passes, and Maldini committed a foul in the penalty area, conceding a penalty.

Maldini offered Buffon some encouragement, albeit with a hint of apology.

The young man confidently gave a thumbs-up, indicating that the job was in his hands.

Just as Baggio was taking the penalty kick, a hamburger flew from the stands. Buffon nimbly dodged out, rolled, and struck the post with his left foot before leaping high to catch the hamburger.

Baggio converted the penalty, and he and Totti celebrated together.

Knowing he had made a mistake, Buffon stood with his head down in front of Maldini, taking a scolding, but still managed to take a bite of his hamburger.

The scene then shifts, and Buffon is seen devouring a hamburger, with a voiceover saying, "Monica's hamburger, an irresistible temptation..."

(End of this chapter)