Chapter 404: The Protected Final Opponent

In the afternoon, Chen Qiang and Zhang Liang came. When they met Gao Xiaodong, Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Xiaodong, I'm here to catch the heat. I'll post it on Twitter later."

The monkey said in surprise, "Mr. Zhang, you're starting to play this now."

Zhang Liang said: "Well, following the trend, I think this thing is quite useful."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "No problem, but please don't reveal my secret."

Xiao Le came over with tea, and said, "What does Mr. Zhang do, you still don't know what is **?"

Zhang Liang laughed and said: "Yes, don't worry, you Uncle Zhang, I know how to measure, I come here to catch Xiaodong's popularity, and secondly, I also want to attract Xiaodong's fans."

Chen Qiang said: "Listening to what you say, it's time for me to apply for a Twitter account."

Xiao Ledao: "Chen always needs a Twitter, I will help you."

"Okay, you apply for one for me." Chen Qiang said, taking a glass of water from Xiao Le, and sat down on the sofa, "Xiaodong, Zhang and I always come here specially to congratulate you, reaching the Champions League final, this is What a happy event, this morning my phone calls are almost ringing, they are all merchants who want to speak for you, Xiaodong, you are very popular now."

Gao Xiaodong said triumphantly: "Now Uber should know that they are taking advantage."

Chen Qiang sighed: "Indeed, if you didn't ask for Uber's sales commission, we would have lost a lot. This morning, the shoe seller in Landao called me again and doubled the original quotation for you." , I ignored him, why did I go early."

Zhang Liang said with emotion: "That's why I say that insight and vision are more important than knowledge. If "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper" did not have Xiaodong's support, it would not have developed so fast."

Monkey smiled and said: "I think Wenger, Mourinho and Ferguson regret the most. If they bought Xiaodong for 30 million last summer, they would be the ones going to Rome now. Xiaodong's worth is estimated to be 50 million now." , and the tickets for the Champions League final are gone."

Chen Qiang said: "Porto and Mendes are the most profitable. The black shop can open again. After Porto won the championship in 2004, they made 120 million from selling players. It is estimated that it will double this year."

Zhang Liang sat down and took a sip of tea, and said, "Let's go, what exactly do you want to transfer in summer? I'm so bored. There are no outsiders here, so I won't let you know."

Gao Xiaodong pondered for a while, and said: "I will probably choose one of Inter Milan and Manchester United.

They are all more sincere, but the money given by Manchester City is too exciting. "

Zhang Liang said: "I think it should be these three, but after Porto breaks into the final, there will be more giants chasing you. You have to be mentally prepared."

Chen Qiang said: "Boss Zhang is right, Xiao Dong, don't be too picky when the time comes, and don't just listen to Mendes, you must have your own opinions, the transfer will have a great impact on the players, some people will take off after the transfer, Someone goes down after a transfer, that's what happens in professional football, look at Andriy Shevchenko, that's a typical negative example."

Zhang Liang said: "Yes, although the agent serves the players, the interests of the agent and the player are still different. They will let the players transfer continuously and raise their salary so that they can earn more commissions. .”

Gao Xiaodong listened attentively, "You are right, I will seriously consider it, and I will discuss it with you before making a decision. You are now my think tank."

Zhang Liang said seriously: "Xiaodong, you are worth 40 to 50 million euros now. If you transfer to any wealthy family, your annual salary will not be 2 million euros. You need a team."

Chen Qiang said: "Xiao Le and Houzi are now Xiaodong's assistants. Although I am a bit busy, I can still help out. In addition to Mendes' side, there is no need to set up a separate team."

Zhang Liang said disapprovingly: "How many superstars does Mendes have under his command, and he takes such good care of Xiaodong? Even if it's you, a star of hope will make you very busy. I think it's still like the basketball superstar Yao Ming. A better team."

Gao Xiaodong had his own ideas, and said: "Mr. Zhang, we are not superstars yet, so we don't need to make such a big show, but Sister Xiaole is basically my personal assistant now. Brother Chen can't be paid anymore. Xiaole My sister also wants to come out, I'm sorry to say, but today I will plead with Brother Chen on her behalf to restore her freedom."

When Xiao Le heard it, she was both surprised and happy. She is still an employee of Xinglong Brokerage and Culture Company, and she receives the company's salary. With the immeasurable Gao Xiaodong as his assistant, his chances of making money are also immeasurable.

"Xiaodong, you're poaching my corner." Chen Qiang is financially stressed now, and he doesn't want to pay Xiao Le's salary anymore. "But since Xiao Le also wants to make a lot of money with you, I won't block her way of making money."

"Thank you Mr. Chen, thank you Xiaodong." Xiao Le thanked Chen Qiang and Gao Xiaodong happily.

Monkey smiled and said, "Sister Xiaole, you have to toast Mr. Chen with two glasses of wine later."

Xiao Le said: "That's for sure. Mr. Chen and Mr. Zhang don't leave tonight. I will cook for you myself."

Zhang Liang said: "We didn't plan to leave when we came. We plan to watch the Champions League semi-final with Xiaodong tonight."

Gao Xiaodong said: "This is the best. Watching the game with more people is the most rewarding. Sister Xiaole, go buy the ingredients and start doing it now."

Xiao Le formally withdrew from Xinglong Company, his heart was full of joy, and he said: "Okay, you talk, I'll go out and buy ingredients."

When Xiao Le bought the ingredients and came back, several people helped wash and cook the dishes together. At six o'clock in the evening, Yang Fan also came. Everyone sat down to drink and chat, waiting to watch the Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Chelsea.

Since the match between Barcelona and Chelsea at the Nou Camp was 0:0, Chelsea had the home court advantage in the second round, but as long as Barcelona can score, one can be used as one and a half, and each has its own advantages.

Among the six people, there were Barcelona fans, Chelsea fans, and neutral fans. Before the game started, the six people bet on who would enter the final. Gao Xiaodong wanted to beat Chelsea more, so he beat Chelsea to win.

At 7:30 in the evening, the second round of the semi-final kicked off in a tense and suffocating atmosphere.

At the beginning, Chelsea's defense was tight, and Barcelona had no chance to shoot.

In the 9th minute, Chelsea's Lampard's pass was blocked. Chelsea's midfielder Essien volleyed with his left foot in front of the penalty area and hit the world wave under the crossbar and bounced into the goal. Chelsea 1-o Barcelona.

Essien's shot made everyone think of Scholes' long shot when Manchester United eliminated Barcelona last season. Everyone thought that Chelsea might enter the final.

The subsequent Chelsea defensive counterattack, Barcelona, ​​which is known for its offensive defense, could not even enter the 30-meter area, and every counterattack by Chelsea made Barcelona's defense line in a mess.

In the 24th minute, Malouda cut into the penalty area along the left, and was knocked down by Alves with his left heel kickback. The referee Herning awarded a free kick outside the penalty area.

This is a controversial penalty.

In the 26th minute, Abidal tackled Drogba in the penalty area. This was an undisputed penalty, but the referee Herning ignored it.

This made the 6 people watching the game a little uneasy.

In 56 minutes, Drogba dribbled the ball in the penalty area and was tackled, but the referee Herning still ignored it.

In 61 minutes, Abidal knocked down Drogba in the penalty area, and it was another suspected penalty.

Yang Fan frowned and said: "If the final is of this scale, Porto will definitely take advantage, but if the referee favors Barcelona in the final, Porto will not be able to play."

Zhang Liang said worriedly: "Keep watching."

And Gao Xiaodong stared at the TV screen, frowning, saying nothing, not knowing what he was thinking.

In 66 minutes, Barcelona's Abidal pulled Anelka and was shown a red card by the referee.

The penalty was so inexplicable that the six people watching the game didn't know what to say. In the end, Chen Qiang thought it might be a balancing act.

In 79 minutes, Anelka fell to the ground in the penalty area under the defense of Toure. In 82 minutes, Pique handballed in the penalty area, but the referee Herning ignored them.

The Chelsea fans at the Stamford Bridge Stadium were very dissatisfied and scolded constantly, but because Chelsea still led 1:0 and just missed the chance to seal the victory, this kind of dissatisfaction was very limited.

At one point in stoppage time, Chelsea still led by one goal. Everyone felt that Chelsea had entered the final, and they all began to discuss how Porto and Chelsea could play to have hope.

At this time, Barcelona's Iniesta volleyed through Chelsea's gate from outside the penalty area with an instep volley, directly killing Chelsea with an away goal.

In an instant, the Stamford Bridge stadium became a mess, Chelsea fans shouted wildly, and Chelsea players chased the referee Herning for an explanation.

Gao Xiaodong, Chen Qiang, Zhang Liang and others watching the game were also silent, they didn't expect such a result.

In fact, before the game, it is normal for anyone to advance, but judging from the game process, Barcelona was indeed very lucky to advance, or in other words, it was taken care of by the referee. Maybe this kind of care was unintentional, but when it comes to UEFA When the joint chairman took office, he proposed to protect technical football, which made people's imaginations run wild.

After the game, Gao Xiaodong and others were in no mood to eat and drink, and everyone discussed the penalty of the game passionately. Barcelona fan Yang Fan thought that Chelsea took advantage of the first round, and Chelsea fan Monkey thought that Barcelona had a big advantage in this game. At the end of the discussion, both of them quarreled. Chen Qiang and Zhang Liang were afraid that the two of them would really quarrel, so they quickly persuaded them and took Yang Fan away. 8