Fox in the Penalty Area

The community is very quiet in the early morning, except for the chirping of birds, there are only the footsteps of pedestrians walking by in the community downstairs.

But at this moment in the room, it was even quieter.

Li Ziqiang looked straight at his daughter.

Li Qingqing also looked at her father bravely.

The two looked at each other silently.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Ziqiang frowned, put down his hot rice bowl, and asked, "What do you mean being together?"

"It's just that we are playing friends together."

"Playing with friends" in Andong dialect means falling in love.

Li Ziqiang fell into a long silence again.

Li Qingqing didn't say anything, and continued to pick up a piece of toast and spread butter on it.

After smearing, fold it in half and eat slowly.

Drink milk after eating.

Drank the milk and peeled the eggs.

Li Ziqiang watched his daughter concentrate on peeling the eggs, and that figure overlapped with her again.

He actually... had a premonition about this.

But when this innocence really came, he still had some difficulty accepting it.

This feeling was like his treasure was about to be taken away by someone, and his heart suddenly became empty.

The last time I felt this way was when my wife died. After finishing his wife's funeral, he sat alone in the bedroom, and the big bed where two people usually slept was empty. He realizes that in his life from now on, there will always be one less person by his side.

The grief that was temporarily suppressed by the busyness before flooded into my heart irresistibly.

He didn't shed a single tear in front of so many people at the funeral, so he locked himself in his bedroom and cried a lot.

Now, although his reason tells him that what his daughter said is completely different from his wife's death, the degree is not the same. It is impossible for him to cry bitterly because of this, but his heart is still uncomfortable.

After all, when his wife died,

He can also convince himself that there is still a daughter in his life who needs his education and company, and he must not fall down.

But what his daughter told him today made him realize that the daughter in front of him is no longer the little girl who stood silently behind him at his wife's funeral and bowed her head silently in the face of adults' comfort.

She has grown up, has her own thoughts, and has someone she likes...

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Li Qingqing peeled the eggshell calmly. If one only looked at her appearance, one would think she was very calm, as if she didn't care about her father's attitude.

But in fact, at this moment, she was extremely nervous.

She loves her father so much, but what should she do if her father said the word "no"?

How would she convince him to accept Hu Lai?

Although Hu Lai is his disciple, Li Qingqing knows very well that his father doesn't like Hu Lai.

Didn't like it from the start.

This attitude cannot be concealed even under the banner of "strict training".

Even now that Hu Lai has become famous, his father's attitude towards him doesn't seem to have changed a hundred and eighty degrees.

It's just a little less severe than before.

Every time Hu Lai sees his father, he is still cautious...

So trying to convince my father with Hu Lai's current achievements doesn't seem to be very effective-if my father is the kind of person whose attitude changes drastically when Hu Lai succeeds, then he is not the father in my heart.

Oops, what a headache...

Is it really necessary to promise father verbally, and then have a private meeting with Hu Lai in Europe?

This is football, not Romeo and Juliet...

Just when Li Qingqing started to have all sorts of weird thoughts, she heard her father ask, "How long will you peel an egg?"

Li Qingqing looked down at the half-shelled boiled egg, and explained: "I forgot to soak in cold water after cooking, the shell is not easy to peel..."

Huh? wrong! Why does Dad care about this?

She looked up at Dad.

Dad was watching her too.

"Since when did you fall in love with him?" Dad asked.

Li Qingqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, at least he didn't say "I disagree!"

"That time I strained my thigh muscle." Li Qingqing told the truth, "Hu Lai came to Shanhai specifically to see me. He gave me a bottle of ointment that was said to be from an old Chinese doctor... He said it could cure the strain. But I know, it's just a placebo. But I'm still very happy that he can come. Besides, you were there at the time, Dad. He was actually very afraid of you, but he still stayed to make me happy..."

Li Ziqiang knew what his daughter said.

To be honest, Hu Lai was able to come, although he was surprised but not very surprised. What he least expected was that seeing himself here, he would stay and have dinner before leaving instead of running away...

"...I was just injured that day, and the injured area was still very painful, but it was the happiest day for me." Li Qingqing said, a smile appeared on his face, as if he had returned to that day.

This sounds quite contradictory. I was hurt and still hurt. What happened to the happiest day?

But it was the happiest day ever.

Li Ziqiang also went back to that day. Thinking about it carefully, his daughter did indeed have a smile on her face.

Come to think of it, it was also because his daughter was smiling so happily that Li Ziqiang didn't get into the fact that the two of them wanted to meet secretly behind his back.

Otherwise, if he didn't come to Shanhai to take care of his daughter, would it be the two of them alone in the room that day?

"...Before that incident, I really regarded him as a friend, a better friend than ordinary friends. But after that incident, slowly..."

Li Qingqing didn't continue talking, because the following content was known without saying anything.

It was nothing more than the beginning of her love after that incident, and she had a different kind of affection for the boy beside her who could always make her happy and appeared by her side in time when she encountered difficulties.

When Li Ziqiang heard this, he let out a long sigh.

After sighing, he didn't speak.

Li Qingqing didn't say anything, just quietly waiting for the fate to judge.

"Maybe this is...fate." Li Ziqiang's voice was hoarse and low. "Remember what I said when you decided to buy this house?"

Li Qingqing thought for a while and said, "Have I grown up?"

Li Ziqiang shook his head: "As long as you like it."

Li Qingqing looked at her father in surprise, she didn't expect her father to agree to be with Hu Lai so easily...

"dad……"

Li Ziqiang didn't answer her again, but picked up the bowl again, lowered his head and snorted and drank the porridge.

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"... Let us continue to pay attention to the transfer drama surrounding Hou Lai... Just yesterday, the famous Spanish football reporter Jose Fernandez broke the news that the King of Madrid has contacted the Leeds City Club and they have a strong desire to sign. Hu Lai. But it is not easy to let Leeds City let go of their number one star..."

"In addition to the King of Madrid, it is rumored that the Catalan United and the Madrid Pirates are also very interested in Hou Lai. In the Premier League, Stan Park Rangers and Manchester Athletic are also paying close attention to Hou Lai's movements. The famous football consulting website' transfer window 'It is estimated that Hu Lai's worth will reach 90 million euros, or more..."

"Although Hou Lai did not win the Golden Boot in the Premier League last season, with his outstanding performance in the Europa League, Leeds City won the Europa League. And Hou Lai himself became the European champion with 13 goals. The top scorer in the Fed Cup, and this is on the premise that he has only played in the Europa League for half a season..."

"Leeds City reiterated that Hu Lai is not for sale, they will not consider selling Hu Lai, and are actively negotiating with Hu Lai's agent company, hoping to re-sign a contract..."

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"Hell! Hu's agency is not willing to negotiate with us!" In the office, Nevin Ball, Leeds City's director of football, complained to general manager Eric Duffy. "They said that the contract was only signed last summer, and there are three years left, so there is no need to rush to renew the contract. This is an excuse..."

"I'm not surprised by this." Harry Bradley, sitting next to him with his legs crossed, shrugged. "It is an exaggeration to say that half of Europe is chasing him, but it is absolutely no problem to say that one-third of Europe is interested in him."

The media reported King of Madrid, Catalan United, Madrid Pirates, Manchester Athletic and Stan Park Rangers, but as club managers, they certainly know more than the media.

In addition to these bright clubs, there are many European teams who have offered an olive branch to Hou Lai.

All are giants from their respective leagues.

Even Paris Eger, who is in Ligue 1, is asking Leeds City about Hu Lai. You must know that Ligue 1 has the weakest influence among the five major leagues. They are all keen to chase Hu Lai. His influence can be seen...

Although there have always been criticisms of Hu Lai in public opinion, he believes that his tactical role is single and not comprehensive enough.

But the managers and head coaches of these wealthy clubs expressed their opinions by voting with their feet.

No matter what criticisms there are from the outside world, Hu Lai can score goals!

Today's football is very eager for excellent centers.

A Hu Lai who can score goals has a lot of status in the hearts of these people, and there is no need for so-called experts on the Internet to educate them.

Since joining Leeds City halfway through the 2024-2025 season, Hu Lai has played a total of 96 games for Leeds City in various competitions in two and a half years, scoring 84 goals. Looking at the five major European leagues, this kind of efficiency can also be among the best.

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand the pursuit of Hu Lai by European giants.

General manager Eric Duffy opened his mouth and asked, "Can we keep Hu?"

Nevin Ball almost blurted out: "Of course we can keep the Hu, and we must keep the Hu!"

But his words did not get any warm response from the other two, which made him stunned for a moment, somewhat unexpected.

Commercial Director Harry Bradley frowned, seemingly thoughtfully.

The general manager, Du Fei, didn't say anything, looking noncommittal.

So Bauer was not sure what the general manager was thinking, and fell silent.

After being silent for more than ten seconds, Du Fei finally spoke: "I think it is not up to the club to decide whether we can keep the Husband now, but the player's personal wish..."

Ball fought: "We have a contract with him, as long as the club does not agree, no one can take him away."

"Neven, you mean to force the beard?" Bradley glanced at him.

Bauer asked back, "Isn't it possible?"

Bradley analyzed for him: "You have to know that behind Hu is the huge Chinese market and Chinese capital. If we fight Hu, who do you think the Chinese capital will stand on?"

"Uh..." Bauer came back to his senses, dumbfounded.

He really didn't think of this layer just now. Leeds City is now in a good financial situation, and a large part of the credit is due to those generous Chinese companies... It is their sponsorship that has fattened the club.

But why they sponsor the club so much, Ball will not be arrogant enough to think that it is all the charm of the club itself.

Du Fei said: "So it still depends on the player's personal wishes. If he himself is willing to stay in the team, then he can say anything, and we will give as much money as he wants. But if he is not willing..."

"Isn't the answer obvious? He has rejected our contract renewal negotiations." Bauer spread his hands.

"Maybe it's just unnecessary? After all, there are still three years in the contract. In short, this matter still needs to ask the player's own opinion. I'd better call Tony and let him talk to Hu. He is better than us. Communicate."

The other two in the office had no objection to the general manager's arrangement.

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