Chapter 1,261 Parental Heart

In the evening, Liu Jian, director of the youth training department of the Football Association, Chen Qiang from the agency, and Qi Hui, the head of Adidas in China, held a meeting for the young players who will go to Portugal for training. Tomorrow's departure ceremony will be held by the deputy director of the National Sports Administration and the chairman of the Football Association. If they want to come, they must give an explanation to these young people to avoid trouble tomorrow.

There are as many as 40 players who went to Portugal to play football, but Gao Xiaodong is definitely the most conspicuous. It feels like a bear coming to the wolf pack.

Liu Jian, director of the youth training department, rubbed his eyes and asked Chen Qiang beside him in a low voice in surprise, "Mr. Chen, is that the player picked by Porto scout Andrews?"

Chen Qiang took the information sheet and compared it, and said: "It's almost the same. He is the fattest in the whole room."

Liu Jian smiled bitterly and said, "This vision is quite unique."

Chen Qiang also smiled bitterly and said, "It's a bit heavy."

Liu Jian waved and called Gao Xiaodong over, saying: "That fat boy, come here."

Gao Xiaodong was chatting in a low voice with Yang Fan when he suddenly heard someone calling him "fat boy". He was very sensitive to the word "fat". He turned around in excitement and saw Liu Jian waving to him. He didn't know what was going on and walked forward uneasily. rostrum.

Liu Jian asked: "Is your name Gao Xiaodong?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "Yes."

Liu Jian continued: "Where did you learn your football skills?"

Damn, that's what you asked, but Gao Xiaodong still said honestly, "I'm training with the Lucheng City Football Team."

Liu Jian nodded and said, "How do you think you played?"

This question was asked in a higher level than the previous sentence. He seemed dissatisfied with himself. Gao Xiaodong was a little unhappy and said: "Boss, is this just my personal feeling?"

Liu Jiandao: "Of course."

Gao Xiaodong said: "It's just my personal feeling. I'm not proud at all. I think my level is at least 40th in the country. Otherwise, how could I be selected?"

Liu Jian was left speechless, angry and unable to laugh.

Chen Qiang was happy on the side, this fat guy is interesting. "Young man, I think you are too modest. In terms of weight, everyone here is rubbish."

Gao Xiaodong shrugged.

Said: "I never bully people based on their weight."

puff! Liu Jian was also happy. This kid, are you bullying or not? Haven't we seen your game videos? This is speaking out of conscience. In which game did you not bully someone based on your weight?

Liu Jian smiled, and his previous thoughts of causing trouble for Gao Xiaodong disappeared. He thought about it, it was a foreign coach who chose him anyway. Anyone who questioned whether to go to a foreigner waved to Gao Xiaodong, "You can go down."

After Gao Xiaodong went down, Liu Jian, Chen Qiang, and Qi Hui made brief arrangements for tomorrow's departure ceremony, and then took the young players to the hotel restaurant for dinner. After the meal, Zhang Chi, the temporary captain who was in charge of speaking tomorrow, and others Two players stayed and everyone else went to rest.

There was nothing to say all night. The next day, after breakfast and attending the departure ceremony, parents, celebrities and reporters from all walks of life rushed to Zhaolong Hotel one after another.

Long Yaoji, full-time vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association, Qi Hui, head of Adidas China, Chinese football legend Qi Wushi, famous coach Jin Mingyang, well-known players Sun Huahai, Zhuang Yi, famous commentators He Hui, Xu Yang, and well-known directors Wang Xiaoshan's names are all very loud, and many young players recognize them and exclaim from time to time.

When the deputy director of the National Sports Administration arrived, the departure ceremony officially began.

Deputy Director Cai of the National Sports Administration spoke first. He said to the Star of Hope players: “We must communicate boldly and learn with an open mind. We must integrate into the local football atmosphere and cultural atmosphere. Not only must we play well, we must also study well and Have high quality and become a star like basketball giant Yao Ming."

Then came the Vice Chairman of the Football Association, Long Yaoji. Long Yaoji first thanked Adidas for its sponsorship, and then said: "The Football Association's selection of outstanding young players to go to Portugal is an important way to cultivate football talents in our country, and it will be conducive to faster and better training in the long term. reserve force; it is conducive to strengthening communication and exchanges with European football powers; it is conducive to establishing and improving the talent training system. In the short term, we hope that these players can improve their level, be selected for the Olympic team, and perform well in the 2008 Yanjing Olympics."

Long Yaoji expressed his belief that Chinese football can usher in a better future under the guidance and promotion of the new round of training programs in Europe. The Football Association will continue to promote the plan to send high-level Chinese youth football players to Spain, Germany, and France.

Then came the speeches of Adidas representative Qi Hui, the CEO of the agency culture company Chen Qiang, and the Portuguese coach Scaloni. Finally, the player representatives and the players’ parents spoke. These speeches were all prepared in advance. They were all thanks, all requests, and they were all the same. Makes you sleepy.

After various speeches, a video clip recorded by director Wang Xiaoshan showing the photos, training, games, and life of overseas players was played. However, perhaps out of fear of being considered a relative, the scenes of Gao Xiaodong were deleted, which made Porto Scout Andrews was dissatisfied.

Then former national football head coach Qi Wushi presented armbands, footballs, and signed jerseys to the Star of Hope players. Famous coach Jin Zhiyang, well-known player Sun Huahai, Brazilian senior Shang Yi who studied abroad, and famous football commentators He Hui and Xu Yang taught young players about studying abroad. Experience and issues that need attention. Finally, the forty players and on-site guests took photos, and the departure ceremony ended.

After the ceremony, the players will take a plane to Portugal thousands of miles away in the afternoon. The organizing committee gave the players two hours to say goodbye to their parents.

Gao Xiaodong took his parents to the room and said regretfully: "When I came to Yanjing, I didn't have time to accompany you for a walk. Don't leave this afternoon. See the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Memorial Hall of Great Men. Let's go tomorrow. "

Father Gao said: "What are you going to do? It's still the same after watching it. It's better to have a meal of Juquande roast duck."

Gao Xiaodong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said: "Dad, that is a spiritual enjoyment, how can it be compared with Juquande roast duck."

Father Gao said: "Why can't we compare? They both spend money. They are all happy."

Gao Xiaodong was speechless.

Gao Mu said: "Actually, I also want to have a meal of Juquande roast duck."

Gao Xiaodong smiled bitterly and said: "Okay, I'm going to ask which store has the best Juquande roast duck, the best value for money, and the best discounts."

Gao Xiaodong asked the waiter, and the waiter told him that the roast duck at Zhaolong Hotel was no worse than the roast duck at Juquande. But when he asked about the price, Gao Xiaodong was defeated. A roast duck cost 700 yuan.

Time was tight, so Gao's father did not insist on taking the bus. He took a taxi to a Quanjude roast duck restaurant called Yiheyuan and ordered a roast duck for 198 yuan and two side dishes for a total of 248 yuan.

My father-in-law and my mother-in-law felt sore while eating. One moment they thought the meat was too fatty and not as good as the 12 yuan roast duck in Lucheng. Another moment they thought the green onions and sweet noodle sauce were too little, so they ate it all in one bite. In short, there were all kinds of different things. satisfy.

When paying the bill after the meal, the waiter actually asked for a 10% service charge. This made Gao's father, who had always been in pain, furious and said, "What have you served? Just add a little soup and even cut it into 108 as stated on TV." There is no service at all, and they actually charge a 10% service fee. Isn’t this a rip-off of out-of-towners? I’m going to call 315 to complain to you.

When asking for money, the waiter was very nice and patient, saying that this is the rule. Look at other customers, they also have to pay the service fee.

Father Gao was really waiting nearby. Sure enough, all the guests paid a 10% service fee. Father Gao had no choice but to pay an extra 8 yuan for service charge.

After leaving Yihe Garden and arriving at Zhaolong Hotel, Gao Xiaodong saw his father complaining all the time and said with a smile: "This is not as fun as seeing the Forbidden City."

Father Gao said: "You can't accompany us. What's the point of seeing the Forbidden City as a couple? Let's eat roast duck together as a family. Although it was a bit expensive, I was very angry at the time. But now that I think about it, it's actually not bad."

Gao Mu said: "Son, when you have time and make a lot of money, come and visit Yanjing with us."

Gao Xiaodong waved his hand boldly and said: "Okay, when I become famous and rich, I will travel around the world with you."

Father Gao suppressed the feeling of crying and said to Gao Xiaodong: "It's almost time. You can go up. Your mother and I won't take you to the airport. Your mother won't see you leaving by plane."

Gao's mother wiped her tears and said, "Xiaodong, remember to call when you get there. Don't think the long distance is expensive. Your dad can make money."

Gao Xiaodong wiped his mother's tears with his sleeve and said, "Mom, please stop crying. It's not like I won't come. I'm leaving. You can go."

Gao Xiaodong hugged his mother, then went over to hug his father. This was the first time he hugged his father since entering junior high school, and then turned and entered the hotel.

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