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After attending the entire charity event, and sending the club's CEO Ed Woodward and Manchester United Women's Football Director Polly-Bancroft to attend the dinner organized by Adidas as Manchester United's representatives; Luo Lie left the event without staying too long.

At this time, Luo Lie had already driven to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. His eyes revealed an excitement and nervousness that was difficult to conceal, because he was about to meet several girls who were very important to him.

The airport hall was crowded with people and noises came one after another. Luo Lie stood at the airport reception gate, his eyes kept shuttling through the crowd, trying to catch those familiar faces. Time passed by minute by minute, and his heartbeat became more and more rapid with the passage of time. Finally, he saw the figures of several of the women, Liu Xiaoyan, Zhou Yue, Ji Sihan... They were smiling and walking lightly, as if this long journey did not bring them too much fatigue. Luo Lie hurried to meet them, his eyes were happy, but also with a hint of loss.

Although he knew that Zhang Yiyi would not appear in Paris when he invited her a few days ago. But today, seeing Liu Xiaoyan, Zhou Yue, Ji Sihan... all three girls, there was always a hint of inexplicable expectation in his heart.

He kept looking around, hoping that Zhang Yiyi would appear in his sight in the next second. However, until the three women came in front of him, the person he expected still did not appear.

"Brother Luo Lie." Zhou Yue jumped in front of Luo Lie.

"Zhou Yue, you should be a little more reserved in public." Liu Xiaoyan said to Luo Lie while holding Zhou Yue, "You have been waiting for a long time."

"No, no, I just arrived not long ago." Luo Lie answered a little absent-mindedly, his eyes unconsciously looking behind the three women.

"Yiyi, I have to prepare for the exam, so I didn't come this time." Ji Sihan said lightly.

"Yiyi is going back to China in advance. Her family has contacted an agency for her. She is going to sign a contract to debut as an artist." Zhou Yue added.

"Oh, she mentioned it two days ago." Luo Lie replied.

"It's just the three of us. You seem disappointed." Liu Xiaoyan looked at Luo Lie with a playful expression and said lightly.

"How could that be? It is said that it is a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar. I am so happy that you can come." Luo Lie was a little embarrassed. "Then let's go. The car is outside. Let's go to the hotel first. I will treat you to the most authentic Michelin three-star French meal in Paris tonight."

"Ah, Michelin three-star French meal! Sister Sihan, Sister Xiaoyan, let's go." Zhou Yue seemed to be childish, but in fact she was very considerate and changed the subject.

Arriving at the Ritz Hotel, the secretary Lina was already waiting at the door. "Boss, the three ladies will be arranged in the presidential suite next to yours, Room 2866. Do you want to have dinner in the French restaurant on the second floor, or have the chef come to the room?"

"Let's put it in Room 2888."

"Sihan, Xiaoyan, Yueyue, I'll take you to the room first, so you can rest for a while. How about dinner in half an hour?"

"Okay, okay." Zhou Yue said hurriedly.

"Make the arrangements, Lina."

"Okay, boss." After Lina finished talking to the housekeeper about the relevant requirements, she came behind Luo Lie again, "Boss, Mr. Florentino's assistant just sent you an invitation to a private luncheon tomorrow at noon."

"Who will attend?"

"There are also Mr. Josep Maria Bartomeu, chairman of Barcelona Club, Mr. Enrique Cerezo, chairman of Atletico Madrid Club, Mr. Paolo Scaloni, chairman of AC Milan Club, Mr. Tom Werner, chairman of Liverpool Club, and Mr. Uli Hoeness, chairman of Bayern Munich Club."

"European Super League!" Luo Lie, who was familiar with the history of football in his previous life, knew very well that when he heard these people, he knew what they were going to do. Although participating in such a meeting would inevitably offend UEFA, as a layman who had just entered the European football world, such a gathering was important to Luo Lie, and it would definitely have more benefits than disadvantages.

"Just write a reply to Real Madrid and tell them I will definitely be there."

"Okay, boss."

Half an hour later, in room 2888 of the Ritz Paris, Luo Lie was sharing this wonderful night with Liu Xiaoyan, Zhou Yue, and Ji Sihan.

Through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the dazzling night view of Paris was like a flowing painting. The Eiffel Tower was shining with golden light, the Seine River was rippling with silver in the moonlight, and the whole city seemed to be dotted with stars.

On the table, there was an exquisite Michelin French meal. The foie gras melted in the mouth, tender and juicy; the steak was fried to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; the French baked snails exuded a rich milky aroma. A bottle of topThe top-grade Bordeaux red wine stood quietly in the center of the dining table. The deep ruby ​​red color looked like a mysterious gem under the candlelight.

Luo Lie gently picked up the red wine bottle and slowly poured the wine into the crystal glass. The red wine flowed along the wall of the glass, forming a delicate tear of wine, exuding the tempting aroma of fruit and oak barrels. Zhou Yue gently sipped the red wine, letting the mellow liquid swirl on the tip of her tongue, feeling the delicate tannins and the balance of acidity, and her face flushed, "This red wine has a rich taste and rich fruit aroma, as if it carries the sunshine and rain of the Bordeaux vineyards."

Liu Xiaoyan elegantly picked up the wine glass and shook it gently, "Yes, its aroma is complex and charming, with the fruity aroma of black cherries and plums, as well as the charm of vanilla and chocolate."

Ji Sihan also tasted it carefully, "It is smooth in the mouth and has a long aftertaste, which makes people intoxicated."

While tasting the food, they shared each other's stories and dreams. "Sihan, Xiaoyan, Yueyue, you are all from the acting department. You are about to graduate. Are you all going to sign with an agency and make your debut?

"Hmph! Brother Luo Lie, I've told you many times that I am from the photography department. Why do you always remember it wrong?"

"My fault, my fault! I'll punish you with a glass." After saying that, he drank the red wine in his hand.

"Hmph! If you can't remember it again, I'll be angry!" Zhou Yue waved her little fist at Luo Lie and said viciously. "I've been admitted to graduate school. Next year, the exchange students here will end, and I will go directly to graduate school in the new semester."

"Sister Sihan, I'm staying in school. I'll be a counselor for the freshmen next year."

"Well, hello, Teacher Ji." Luo Lie said deliberately in a funny way, "Sihan's personality is quite suitable for being a teacher."

"Xiaoyan, what about you?"

"No company is looking for me. I can only look for one while studying."

"Not really? Several agencies are looking for Xiaoyan. If she hadn't come to Paris this time, Xiaoyan might have returned home early with Jingyi. "

"This..." Luo Lie was a little speechless after hearing this, staring at Liu Xiaoyan.

"The conditions offered by several agencies are not very good, and I'm not in a hurry." Liu Xiaoyan was a little flustered, and pretended to be free and easy for a moment. "Boss Luo, if there is any good opportunity, remember to help me."

"Oh? Ah! But I'm not familiar with the domestic entertainment industry..." Luo Lie was a little embarrassed.

"Hahahaha." Seeing Luo Lie's embarrassment, the three women laughed directly.

"But I do have an opportunity, do you want to try it?"

"What opportunity?" Curious baby Zhou Yue asked immediately, and Liu Xiaoyan and Ji Sihan also stared at Luo Lie with big eyes.

"Tomorrow's Golden Globe Awards red carpet, how about I take you three for a walk? This ceremony is for the whole world, and CCTV-5 and several major portals in China will definitely broadcast it. "Originally, Luo Lie planned to invite Zhang Jingyi to walk the red carpet of the award ceremony as his female companion, but since she didn't come, it's no problem to take three girls with him. Luo Lie thought.

"It's not appropriate for me to go." Ji Sihan said softly.

"Yes, Sister Sihan is going to be a teacher soon, and I still have to study. It's not appropriate for both of us to go. You can ask Sister Xiaoyan to accompany you. I have seen red carpets on TV before, and they are all combinations of one man and one woman. You can ask Sister Xiaoyan to walk the red carpet with you."

"Ah! This is not good."

"Why do I feel that I am not worthy of walking the red carpet alone." Liu Xiaoyan drank a few glasses of red wine, and her face was red.

"How could it be? Isn't it because you are worried that the gossip media will spread rumors and affect your star career. Don't brokerage companies not allow newcomers to fall in love?"

"I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of? Are you afraid that Jingyi will be jealous? Or call her and ask for instructions? " He was about to pick up the phone and call Zhang Jingyi.

"No! No!! She, I and the three of you are the same, we are all friends. There is no such thing as jealousy."

"You like Yiyi, don't think we don't know."

"That's nonsense, Xiaoyan, you've had too much to drink."

"I'm not drunk, just tell me whether you will walk on the red carpet or not?"

"Go, go, go! You have to go." After saying that, he said to the hotel butler who was serving beside him, "It should be in time to customize the dress overnight and use it tomorrow evening, right?"

"It's in time, sir." The hotel butler said hurriedly, "I will arrange for the tailor to come and measure the size right away. "

The hotel is very efficient. Soon the tailor came to the room, helped Liu Xiaoyan measure her size, and agreed to try on clothes tomorrow at noon.

Liu Xiaoyan's face became even redder, and she looked at Luo Lie with a watery look.

Luo Lie was so confused that he wanted to slap himself. If he had known that Zhou Yue and Ji Sihan would not be able to walk the red carpet,, he would never mention this.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little subtle, Zhou Yue took the initiative to share his interesting stories about his recent trip to Sicily, and Ji Sihan also confided his anxiety about being a teacher, as well as his love and pursuit of art.

As the night deepened, the hustle and bustle of Paris gradually subsided, but the atmosphere in the presidential suite became more and more warm. Their laughter and words intertwined together, as if forming a beautiful movement.

Suddenly, gorgeous fireworks bloomed outside the window. The colorful light illuminated the entire night sky and also reflected their faces full of expectations and longings.

"It's so beautiful!" Zhou Yue couldn't help cheering.

After the fireworks were gone, they were still immersed in this dreamy atmosphere. At this moment, they were not only enjoying this luxurious night, but also found spiritual comfort and warmth in each other's company.

At nine o'clock the next morning, Luo Lie was awakened by the hotel's morning call service. After a simple wash, Lina came in with the hotel's makeup team; after carefully dressing up, Luo Lie set off to the agreed restaurant, which is a Spanish restaurant located in the first district of Paris, quiet and luxurious.

When Luo Lie arrived, Real Madrid President Florentino and AC Milan Chairman Paolo Scaloni had already arrived in advance. Luo Lie exchanged a few words with the two and found a seat in the corner; soon after, Barcelona Club Chairman Joan Laporta, Atletico Madrid Club Chairman Enrique Cerezo, Liverpool Club Chairman Tom Werner, and Bayern Munich Club Chairman Uli Hoeness arrived one after another.

Everyone took their seats, and the sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the restaurant onto the carefully arranged dining table. The table was filled with a dazzling array of delicacies, and each dish was as exquisite as a work of art.

The first thing that caught my eye was the plate of Spanish seafood rice with a rich aroma. The golden rice is full and soaked in the delicious soup made from fresh shrimp, squid, mussels and other seafood. The tender shrimp meat is pink and the squid rings are curled, as if telling the story of the sea. The mussels open their shells, revealing the tender and plump shellfish meat. The rice is also mixed with bell peppers, onions and peas, adding rich colors and taste to this delicacy.

Italy's top steak is no less impressive. The steak is fried to the perfect medium rare, with a charred surface and a juicy pink inside. When you cut it with a knife, the gravy slowly seeps out, exuding a charming aroma. The French fries are golden and crispy, with uniform thickness, and they make a "crunchy" sound when you bite them. The side dishes are roasted soft and glutinous small tomatoes and fresh broccoli, drizzled with rich black pepper sauce, which makes people's appetite increase.

France's exquisite desserts are even more intoxicating. A classic macaron, colorful, crispy shell, soft and delicate filling. The pink one is rose flavor, exuding charming floral fragrance; the green one is matcha flavor, fresh and elegant; the purple one is blueberry flavor, sweet and sour. There is also the chocolate mousse cake, the mellow chocolate tastes silky and melts in the mouth, perfectly blending with the softness of the cake, and the chocolate sauce on the top flows like silk, decorated with gold foil, which looks particularly luxurious.

In addition to these main dishes and desserts, there are also various delicious snacks and appetizers on the table. Italy's Parma ham is as thin as a cicada's wing, with moderate saltiness and fragrance, paired with fresh honeydew melon, the wonderful combination of sweet and salty blooms on the tip of the tongue. Spain's tapas is small and exquisite, with olive oil shrimp, garlic mushrooms, tomato cheese and other flavors, every bite is full of Mediterranean style.

In addition, there is a basket of freshly baked bread, overflowing with wheat fragrance. There are baguettes with crispy crust and soft and chewy inside; there are whole wheat bread sprinkled with sesame seeds and with a solid texture; and there are soft croissants, stacked layer by layer, with a fragrant butter aroma.