Football: Starting with the Crescent Moon Slash

"This is my business card."

Jiang Yan looked at the business card in the man's hand with a puzzled expression.

He didn't recognize the man, but upon hearing the name Arsenal, Jiang Yan turned around to take a closer look.

Although her clothes were very ordinary, her hair was neatly styled and her leather shoes were polished to a shine.

"Arsenal?"

Jiang Yan accepted the business card with great interest.

"Jason..."

Seeing that Jiang Yan had finally shown interest, Jason finally smiled.

Do you have a dream?

"A dream?" Jiang Yan thought for a moment, "Probably... the Golden Globe Award?"

Snapped!

Jason snapped his fingers.

"That's right, the Ballon d'Or! Do you think Real Madrid can help you win the Ballon d'Or?"

Jiang Yan pondered for a moment.

"I think it should be fine, let's start with the Golden Boy Award."

Jason's finger, which was suspended in mid-air, twitched.

"With Ronaldo around, you won't have a chance to win the Ballon d'Or for the next five years... If you've figured that out, contact me."

Jason handed his business card to Jiang Yan and then left.

After all, poaching players in front of Real Madrid fans could have dire consequences if discovered.

Jiang Yan casually put the business card into his pocket.

Will he be unable to win the Golden Globe Award for the next five years?

Please, I'm a skilled player!

As long as I keep acquiring skills, the Golden Globe Award will be within my grasp in less than two years!

A fifth consecutive Ballon d'Or is not impossible!

the other side.

"Professor, I have relayed your words to him, but will he really come? He will get everything sooner or later."

"I can't say for sure, but Jason... I have a feeling that the football world is about to change."

"Your intuition is always very accurate."

……

The next day.

Chinese fans are undoubtedly the happiest.

Waking up on a weekend morning, the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was a flood of news about Jiang Yan on the internet.

His interview transcripts and highlights are being played repeatedly.

With one pass and one assist, has Jiang Yan already become Real Madrid's second-in-command?

"A Century Turnaround: How Many More Cards Does Jiang Yan Still Have Up His Sleeve?"

Jiang Yan's phenomenal performance in La Liga leaves Simeone speechless!

Even Barcelona's arrival couldn't save him! Jiang Yan conquers La Liga audiences.

Simeone: Jiang Yan is an excellent player with a bright future!

In China, any post about Jiang Yan sees a surge in views, likes, comments, and shares.

[OMG! Jiang Yan is being way too unfair! He's handsome, and he's good at soccer too?]

[That turn of events was so elegant, it reminds me of Bergkamp and Cruyff!]

[If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, who would have thought that an Asian player could do this!]

[A croquet-shaped ball, a free kick, a powerful shot, and now a stunning turn of events! Forget Atletico Madrid, even Barcelona would be in deep trouble!]

Looking to buy a Jiang Yan jersey! I'm willing to pay extra!!

......

The rest day after the game.

Jiang Yan enjoyed a rare moment of leisure.

"These days without training or filming are so comfortable!"

The last time Benitez sponsored shampoo, it took a lot of time just to film the footage, but at least we got the first sponsorship fee.

A whopping 60 euros!

Most of the 60 euros was given to Arthur.

The latter used Jiang Yan's investment to start a small venture capital firm.

Under his guidance, Arthur began to develop the internet, technology, and cultural and entertainment industries.

Although the company is currently operating at a loss, Jiang Yan, with his past life experience, believes that given enough time, turning a profit is only a matter of time.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

"Who would it be at this time?"

The door opened.

A familiar figure appeared in front of Jiang Yan.

"Mr. Jiang... I'm not sure if I've bothered you."

"Oh, it's Lina. What's up?"

Lina lowered her head and said somewhat shyly:

"Um... this is a local specialty that my family sent me. I wanted to bring it over for you to try."

After saying that, Lina handed over a whole Spanish ham.

Jiang Yan took the ham and glanced at the label—Jamón Ibérico (Black Label, King of Hams, Iberian Ham).

Iberian ham, and the most expensive Black Label variety at that!!!

"This...this is way too valuable."

Lina smiled as she saw Jiang Yan accept the ham.

"I can't cook, wouldn't it be a waste to leave such good food here?"

Jiang Yan took the ham, pondered for a moment, and then:

"If you don't mind, come in and have a seat. I'll use this ham to make a classic Spanish dish."

Lina's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks. She quickly nodded.

"Then I'll take my leave."

Jiang Yan stepped aside to let her in and then closed the door behind him.

The living room was simple and clean, with the soft afternoon sunlight of Madrid streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Lina sat somewhat reservedly on the sofa, her gaze unconsciously falling on Jiang Yan.

After taking off his jersey, he was only wearing a loose gray casual shirt. He looked less sharp on the court and more down-to-earth, which made her heart skip a beat.

"It seems this man is not only handsome, but also a homebody...he'd be perfect for being kept by a sugar daddy."

Jiang Yan, however, did not notice her subtle change and weighed the whole Iberian ham in his hand.

"This one must cost at least tens of thousands of euros. People who can live on this street are definitely not ordinary."

He placed the ham on the countertop, took out a special ham rack from the cupboard to secure it, and then took out a long, thin, sharp slicing knife.

Lina stood to the side, watching him quietly.

With a steady wrist, Jiang Yan lightly sliced ​​the meat with the blade, and thin, translucent, reddish slices of ham landed neatly on the white porcelain plate. The marbled fat was crystal clear, and even before tasting it, the rich aroma of acorns filled the air.

Jiang Yan turned around, met her dazed gaze, and chuckled softly.

"What are you standing there for? Try it."

He picked up a piece and handed it to her.

Lina snapped out of her daze, her cheeks flushed, and she quickly reached out to take it, gently putting it into her mouth.

The salty and savory flavor melts instantly on the tongue, rich yet not greasy, with a subtle aroma of acorn and wood, so soft it almost melts in your mouth.

"Delicious..." she murmured unconsciously.

Jiang Yan also took a piece for himself, chewed it slowly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

Top-quality Iberian ham, truly living up to its reputation.

Sunlight streamed through the window, casting warm golden dappled patterns between the two, subtly creating a slightly ambiguous atmosphere.

......

At the dinner table, the two chatted happily. Lina's extensive knowledge and business acumen impressed even Jiang Yan, a time traveler.

After having dinner at Jiang Yan's house, Lina left without staying long.

"This Lina is truly remarkable. If we could recruit her to Arthur's company..."

Jiang Yan could already picture the company's booming future.

Getting back to the main point, completing the season tasks released by the system as soon as possible is the most urgent task!

the other side.

Back in her own home, Lina seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, and leaned weakly against the door.

"Damn, I haven't felt this nervous in ages... Did this Asian man cast a spell on me?"