amazing coach

Chapter 148 Christmas, a glass of wine

Europe is regarded as the center of international football, but when players choose a holiday destination during the Christmas period, the warm America is a more popular choice. Not only those players from Brazil or Argentina use the holiday opportunity to return to their hometowns,

There are even many European players who make a special trip to the Americas for vacation.

In last Sunday's Eredivisie match, many South American players once fought hard for their own home. But as the final whistle blew, these South American players immediately turned enemies into friends and began to ask each other about going home for vacation.

arrangements, some of the players will even be on the same flight.[]

Later, Jiang Mu and Shilinjia, who were becoming more and more famous, appeared on the flight to Brazil. Cesar originally planned to go home two days late and waited to accompany Jiang Mu back to Brazil, but Jiang Mu did not want to delay.

Cesar had precious vacation time, and at the same time he didn’t want Cesar’s rival Silva to have other ideas, so he refused.

At 9:30 in the evening, Jiang Mu and Shilinjia arrived at Porto Alegre, an important port on the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil and the largest city south of Sao Paulo, an important port city in southern Brazil, and the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.

Jiang Mu has been to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, but has never been to Porto Alegre, but he is not reassured about the security of Brazil. There will be no shortage of drug addicts and looters at night. So on the way to the booked Hilton Hotel, Jiang Mu asked the renter to rent a car.

The driver drove around the city to see the beautiful night scenery of South Brazil.

Compared with the noisy Sao Paulo, the atmosphere of Porto Alegre is particularly close to that of a small European city.

The driver proudly introduced that the population here is 1.4 million. The entire city is built on the banks of the Guaiba River. It has a well-preserved neoclassical city center, beautiful squares, eye-catching museums and cultural centers.

, the atmosphere of art, music and football is very strong.

Regarding football, Jiang Mu and Shelinjia deeply agree that there are two famous clubs here: Inte

nacional) and Gremio (g

êmio), both teams are powerful teams that have won world championships and have produced countless international superstars. Fans of the two teams are all over Brazil, and whenever they encounter a derby match, there is a strong atmosphere. However, unlike other famous football cities, the international team and

Gremio each has its own stadium, the Internacional team is at the Riverside Stadium and the Gremio team is at the Olimpico Stadium. The two stadiums are not very far apart.

Of course, Jiang Mu's goal in coming to this city was not just for Lucio. Seeing if he could recruit Ronaldinho, who became famous all over the world at Gremio, was also one of Jiang Mu's goals.

However, Jiang Mu has not disclosed it for the time being, because Ronaldinho is different from Lucio. The talents of forwards are always easy to be discovered and discovered earlier, while defenders are not so eye-catching. At least pseudo-fans rarely pay attention to defenders.

Ronaldinho shone in the World Junior Championship held in Egypt last year. The Brazilian national team led by Ronaldinho defeated Ghana 2-1 to win the championship. Ronaldinho, who scored 7 goals in this cup, was named the best player.

, became the top scorer of the championship team, and his name was known to the world for a while. This success opened a new chapter in Ronaldinho's career. He was also hailed as another Brazilian star who stood out.

Facing this talented new star who has gained a little fame, it is not easy to lure him to the non-rich team AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. Not to mention that Gremio will charge a high price because Ronaldinho is already 18 years old.

Even Ronaldinho's brother Assis had a difficult time.

Arriving at the Hilton Hotel, the first thing Shilinjia did after putting down her luggage was to find the swimming pool, while Jiang Mu looked for a network cable to access the Internet. The swimming pool was on the top floor, but the pool was too small, just like three bathtubs. Jiang Mu and Sihe

Linjia took a shower, returned to the room and made passionate love. Then she went out to eat the most famous Brazilian barbecue in Porto Alegre before coming back to rest.

The reason why they dare to go out is because the waiter said that the security here is pretty good. As long as they don't go to parks and suburbs, there will basically be no problems. Moreover, Jiang Mu has the defense system of "Chang'e 1" and can deal with a small number of enemies at close range.

Not a big problem.

Porto Alegre has many European immigrants from Germany and Italy, and the city's architecture is also filled with a strong European flavor. The churches, squares, public markets and other buildings in the city center are all in colonial style. But after the arrival of European immigrants

Previously, Porto Alegre was the land of South American cowboys, the Gauchos. The Gauchos lived a life on horseback, and this national tradition has been passed down. To this day, you can still occasionally see horseback riding in the city.

people.

The next day was December 24th. During the day, Jiang Mu and Shilinjia rented a carriage and leisurely visited this city of mixed cultures and races to buy gifts. In the evening, they went to Alegre together.

Christmas Eve was spent in the Cathedral of Hong Kong’s capital.

After returning to the Hilton Hotel after the Christmas Eve Mass, Schlinjia did not sleep. Instead, she stayed up until 12 o'clock and exchanged Merry Christmas with her relatives and friends, just like celebrating the New Year. Chinese people do not have a tradition of celebrating Christmas, Jiang

Mu Xian came to Piao Astronomy Network to watch TV. Fortunately, he knew Portuguese, otherwise he would have been bored to death.

On Christmas Day, Jiang Mu thought that Shelinjia was going to church. He was not a believer and had no faith. Watching them perform mass and sing hymns in the church was really boring, and you couldn’t be too religious.

Feel free to joke or you will be considered disrespectful to Jesus.

But I didn't expect that Shlinjia didn't go there. Instead, she bought a lot of food, candles, Christmas trees and various decorations. She busily decorated the hotel room so that it didn't feel like a hotel, but more like a hotel.

A home.

"Why don't you go to church?"

Jiang Mu couldn't help but ask when he saw Sihelinjia solemnly taking out a bottle of precious Lafite red wine.

"Christmas Eve has been spent. Of course we have to spend Christmas Day with our family. We believe in the Protestant religion." Sihelinjia looked like a happy little woman, opened the red wine, and poured it for Jiang Mu and herself.

Got half a cup.

"It's better not to go... Well, that's not what I meant. Although I don't believe in Christianity, I respect your freedom of belief. I'm just not used to various rituals." Jiang Mu said something wrong and hurriedly explained.

"It doesn't matter if you're not used to it, and it doesn't matter if you don't like it, as long as you like me." Sihelinjia took a sip of wine, and a trace of rosy appeared on her face.

"Of course I like you. In fact, I also appreciate Christianity. People always have to believe in some kind of wealth in life so as not to be empty." Jiang Mu said honestly.

"This is what I like about you. You are not hypocritical or pretentious, and you are not as... how should I say... pragmatism like many Chinese people." Shelinjia finally came up with a suitable word.

Jiang Mu smiled slightly and said: "A Chinese word is more accurate, it is called philistine, which means that everything is treated as a business, and the same goes for beliefs and gods. They bribe the gods with money and gifts, hoping to be blessed, instead of using their spirit to reconcile with them.

Spirits communicate with each other, so in our country, after believers vulgarize themselves, they also secularize and even vulgarize their faith and gods."

Sihelinjia looked at Jiang Mu with admiration and said: "You are young, but you seem to be very mature. You seem to be the same as my father's generation. Is it my imagination, Jiang?"

Jiang Mu leisurely drank a glass of wine and said, "Maturity is not measured by age. A wealthy lady like you will never be as mature as a poor child in her lifetime."

"I understand what you mean, money is the biggest obstacle that prevents us from going to heaven." Shelinjia said.

"Haha, do you like the gift I gave you?" Jiang Mu watched Sihelinjia put the jade cross he gave her around her neck.

"I like it. The image of the Lord is very delicately carved, and my name in Chinese characters is also very beautiful." Sihelinjia said.

"Thank you for the compliment. I'm a lot rusty at what I did." Jiang Mu said with a slight smile.

"Ah! Did you do it?" Shelinjia was surprised and delighted, touching the cross on her chest, which was no bigger than the size of a fingertip.

"Well, when I was a child, I liked miniature carving, so I learned to play with others, but it was a pity that I couldn't become an elegant person." Jiang Mu had an impetuous temperament when he was young. In order to change his personality, he learned carving from others and wanted to polish his personality. Although

Later I gave up because my personality couldn't change much, it was something I was born with, but the art of miniature sculpture became a hobby.

"I think it's great. In Chinese terms, if you don't become a coach, you can use this skill to support me and my children."

Shelinjia said happily.

"Haha, as long as you are willing, I will support you and our children." Jiang Mu held the tip of Shelinjia's long, jade-white fingers.

"I do, will you take me to the church?" Sihelinjia looked directly into Jiang Mu's eyes and said.

"Yes, of course, I also hope to take you back to China to attend our wedding with Chinese characteristics." Jiang Mu said seriously.

"Sit in a sedan chair and kowtow with a red scarf on your head?" Silinja excitedly grabbed Jiang Mu's hand.

"Yes, let's have a cup of wine." Jiang Mu said with a smile.

"How do you drink a glass of wine?" Shrinja asked.

"Okay, let me teach you and let you try out what it feels like to be a bride in advance."

Jiang Mu smiled and hugged Shelinja into his arms, and asked her to pick up the wine glass with one hand. The arms holding the wine glass were bent and crossed together and brought to her mouth.

After having a drink, Sihelinjia said happily: "Chinese weddings are really fun."

Jiang Mu sighed: "The custom of drinking a cup of wine originated from the pre-Qin period two thousand years ago. At that time, ladles were used. In the Tang Dynasty, cups were used instead. In the Song Dynasty, a thousand years ago, newlyweds drank two cups of wine and drank half of it first.

Then we change the glasses and drink together. After drinking, we throw the glasses under the bed, one upside down and the other backwards, to show that we have been married for a hundred years. In fact, our wedding was just as solemn as your wedding in the church at first, but now it mainly becomes

funny."

Si Helinjia said: "China is very ancient and mysterious. I have always liked Chinese culture, but I have never been there. Some people say you are barbaric."

"I learned barbarism from you. You were also barbarians a hundred years ago. It's certainly good to put down your guns and become a Buddha immediately, but you can't forget to treat yourself as a saint while holding your guns."

Sihelinjia hugged Jiang Mu's neck and said softly: "Okay, I was wrong. I am busy with the transfer this time. You must take me back next time."

Jiang Mu said: "Okay, I will definitely take you to see the Celestial Empire. The traditions of our civilization have not disappeared."

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