I just wanted to play football, but I became a Hollywood god

Chapter 361 Attention from China!The mysterious visitor’s plans!Gu Ran: Sorry, I refuse!
Beep, beep, beep—

With two short and one long final whistles sounding, Southampton's home game against Notts County in the second round of English League One finally came to an end.

The score is fixed at Southampton 6:0 Notts County!
This is a hearty victory!It’s a feast for all Southampton fans!

Gu Ran started the game and played the entire game, with 3 passes and 3 shots, and a double hat trick. He completely dominated the game at his home court!
Such dazzling data also makes all Southampton fans crazy!
The League One championship promised before the game is just around the corner!

All Southampton fans, including the eight club executives who came to watch the game, all stood up and applauded Gu Ran!

The Notts County players collapsed after being kicked, and almost all of them left the field in tears.

Gu Ran and his teammates walked around the field to bow to the fans.

Southampton's male fans cheered for Gu Ran, and Southampton's female fans cheered and jumped for Gu Ran.

The live broadcast room was filled with barrages and gifts, and highlights of Gu Ran's goals and assists were immediately posted on all major platforms.

Gu Ran's name once again hit the domestic hot search list in the middle of the night!
After nearly half an hour of closing time, Gu Rancai was saved by warm applause and returned to the home team's locker room.

The atmosphere in the locker room was still warm. Every player and staff member took the initiative to high-five and hug Gu after seeing him.

Team doctor Mai Fu and physical therapist Gregory stood up unselfishly and pulled Gu Ran into the physical therapy room.

As soon as Maiv took off Gu Ran's shoes to check his ankle, personal affairs assistant Rick hurried in.

"Hi, Gu! You did a great job today!"

Gu Ran smiled, "Oh, thank you, Rick."

Maeve frowned and said, "Rick, get out! Don't you see we are working?"

Rick took out a note and said, "I'm in a hurry! I'm here to deliver a note to Gu."

Only then did Maeve stop having another attack.

You know, those who can pass notes to players through club staff after the game are all well-established.

When Rick brought the note here, it must have been approved by the club's senior management.

Gu Ran, who was lying on the physiotherapy bed, was a little curious, "What note? Read it to me."

Rick asked: "Gu, are you sure?"

Gu Ran smiled and said: "There are no outsiders here, we are all on our own. Rick, just think about it. Maiv, please continue to help me check. Let's save time."

"Okay, Gu." Maifu felt happy in his heart - it felt so good to be treated as one of his own by Gu Ran.

Rick unfolded the note, cleared his throat, and then looked slightly embarrassed.

Gu Ran waited for a long time and couldn't help but ask: "What is it written? Is it so difficult to say it? Is it a dirty word?"

Rick said: "I don't know if it's a curse word... I, I don't recognize these words."

Gregory burst out laughing, "Rick, why are you so funny? You can't read? Is there some shocking secret that you're too embarrassed to read out? Bring it to you!"

Gregory snatched the note away, and immediately looked embarrassed, "Oh, Maika, I'm careless, it's Chinese square characters... I don't even recognize it."

shit~
Are you two sleeping with each other?

Gu Ran suddenly felt dumbfounded, "Okay, okay, it's nothing! Give it to me."

Gregory quickly handed the note to Gu Ran.

Gu Ran picked up the note with a smile and looked at it, then his face became serious.

Mai Fu asked curiously: "Gu, what is written on this? Is it a curse word?"

Gu Ran let out a breath, "...It's worse than swearing."

Gregory said angrily: "Fake! Who wrote the note! How dare you swear something more than a curse word? We call on our brothers to fuck him!"

Gu Ran waved his hand, "Don't worry about it, Rick, take me to find the person who gave you this note."

Rick quickly said: "Okay, Gu."

Mai Fu said: "Gu, your routine physical examination has not been completed yet, and you haven't received physical therapy yet!"

Gu Ran said in a deep voice: "The person behind this note is more important than a regular physical examination. I must go see him immediately."

Gregory said: "Gu, do you really don't need us to accompany you to fuck him? I have also practiced!"

Gu Ran smiled, "No need..."

After saying that, Gu Ran wiped the sweat from his body, put on some training clothes casually, and hurriedly followed Rick out of the locker room.

Watching Gu Ran leave, Mai Fu frowned and shook his head, "I have never seen Gu Ran so serious and eager."

Gregory also shook his head and said: "Yeah, who is the other party? Can a note make Gu Ran so nervous? What is written on the note?"

Maeve said, "I'm pregnant."

Gregory looked back at Maeve in shock.

Maeve said: "I mean, what was written on the note might be: I am pregnant."

"Oh, I thought..." Gregory cleared his throat, "Ahem, it turns out you often read the Sun newspaper, Maiv... So, is it Abi? Or Linda? Or Sister NO?"

Mai Fu sighed, "It's time to learn Chinese characters..."

Under Rick's guidance, Gu Ran walked through the inner passage of the stadium and headed to the VIP room.

Along the way, Gu Ran's face was more solemn than ever.

Rick couldn't help but asked cautiously: "Gu, are you okay? Do you need me to ask Old Les to intervene?"

Gu Ran smiled and said, "No need, I'm fine, don't worry."

Rick asked again: "Then, what exactly is written on the note?"

Gu Ran handed the note to Rick, "What is written on it is - Xinghui Sports Agency."

"Agency company?" Rick blinked in surprise, "Are you from China?"

Gu Ran nodded, "Yes."

Rick smiled and said: "It seems to be a good thing. Gu, aren't you in need of an agent? Your domestic agents should make it easier to communicate, right?"

Gu Ran smiled, did not respond to Rick, and reached out to push open the door of the box.

The door opened, and two black-haired middle-aged men in suits and leather shoes, smelling of alcohol, stood up from the luxurious sofa and came out.

The two men were of average height and had harmless smiles on their faces.

As soon as they saw Gu Ran, the two of them greeted Gu Ran warmly like family members they hadn't seen for a long time:

"Gu Ran! Hello, hello! Finally I see you!"

"We only saw you playing football on online media before, but today I felt it live and you are really great!"

The two of them shook hands and hugged Gu Ran one after another.

Gu Ran naturally felt more cordial in his heart when he could meet fellow villagers who spoke Chinese in a foreign country.

but……

Gu Ran knew clearly that these were all false politeness.

Xinghui Sports is not an ordinary agency.

In Gu Ran's memory of his previous life, it was a famous white glove company, and many future national players came from this company.

This company is usually very low-key. If it hadn't been for the later exposure of the "sea cucumber endorsement" incident, few people would have known that such a company existed.

Gu Ran said calmly: "I'm also very happy to see you two in a foreign country. I should have taken a shower first and changed into more formal clothes, but I was worried that you two would be impatient to wait, so as soon as I saw the note , rushed over immediately."

"Haha, it's okay!"

"We don't mind you being dirty."

The two of them held Gu Ran's hand affectionately.

Gu Ran laughed in his heart: I can't tell who is dirty.

"Come on, come in first, let's talk behind closed doors."

The two of them pulled Gu Ran into the box and closed the door.

"Sit down, Xiao Gu."

After entering the door, the leader, a middle-aged man who was not very tall and had a round face, leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs.

Another middle-aged man with a good figure and a body shape that looked like a player very wisely took out a cigarette and handed it to the leading middle-aged man. Then he quickly took out a lighter and helped light it.

This set of moves is more skillful than Gu Ran's.

When we first meet, we are all polite, and a "Xiao Gu" is a true reflection of each other's identities.

Gu Ran was mentally prepared for this and stood still, "Thank you both. I just finished the game and it's not convenient for me to sit down."

"Okay, you can do whatever you want."

"Xiao Gu, you may not know us, so let me introduce it to you first."

The middle-aged man who was lighting a cigarette respectfully extended his hand to the man with his legs crossed and introduced him: "This is the boss of our Xinghui Company, Mr. Guo Shan." Gu Ran's brows moved slightly.

The big boss came forward in person, and the treatment was quite high.

The man lighting the cigarette behind Guo Shan did not forget to say a few more flattering words, "Many well-known players in the country, as well as many young international players of the Olympic team, are all our boss Guo who has a keen eye and guides them with one hand. Like Jihai, Tiezi, Xiaozhi, etc., they all treat our boss as a Bole."

"Xiao Gu, in fact, according to your level, Boss Guo doesn't need to go there in person at all, but Boss Guo is very optimistic about you. Recently, your highlights have been very popular in China. After watching it, Boss Guo immediately felt that you Very good, you have a good chance of becoming a pillar of the country, and Boss Guo is famous for his love for talents! So, Boss Guo worked tirelessly, traveled far and wide, and flew here in person, just to support you!"

"Xiao Gu, you should understand what I mean, right?"

Gu Ran glanced at the 20 bottles of Romanée-Conti on the box table and sneered in his heart, "I understand."

Guo Shan pretended to wave his hand and said with a smile: "Hey, what about support? Our company also selects talents for the country, and we really look down on ordinary players. Besides, the main reason is that Xiao Gu plays really well. I This Bole is naturally willing to help Xiao Gu get on the horse and give him a ride."

The man lighting the cigarette exclaimed in admiration: "Listen, how noble Boss Guo is! Xiao Gu, let me tell you, you are in great luck. After so many years of running around, this is the first time that Boss Guo and I have met each other. Boss Guo is so concerned about a young player! You’ve got it right!”

Gu Ran smiled, "Really? I didn't ask you?"

The man lighting up the cigarette smiled and said, "Oh, my name is Wang Faqiang. I am the person in charge of the overseas department of Xinghui Company. If nothing else happens, I will be your agent from now on."

Gu Ran immediately said coldly: "It seems that I haven't agreed to sign a contract with your company yet, right?"

"Hahaha!" Wang Faqiang said with a rather proud smile: "Xiao Gu, what is there to hesitate about? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Our company's operational capabilities are second to none in the industry, let's put it this way - —If you want to join the national team, of course you have to sign with us first."

Gu Ran's brows twitched uncontrollably!
Why is the national football team so bad?

Are the 14 billion Chinese really unable to select 11 players who can play football?

no!really not!
Even if the level of youth training in the country is low, even if the domestic upward path is poor, there will never be a population of 14 billion that can’t even find 11 people who can play football!

It’s not because the Chinese people’s physical fitness is poor and they’re not suitable for sports—Olympic athletes have won so many gold medals, and the average height of primary and secondary school students has been rising again and again. How could it be that the Chinese people’s physical fitness is poor?
Talking about the poor youth training conditions, when Dayu Datou and other first-generation Jianlibao players were studying abroad in Brazil, the local youth training conditions in Brazil were so miserable that even the children from rural areas could not bear it, but the children in Brazil were all hungry and naked. If you play football with your feet on hard ground, wouldn’t you also play like a five-star Brazil?

Youth training and promotion channels are indeed not good. This is an objective reality, but the real fatal reason is the selection channel!

The selection channel is firmly controlled by these dirty things!
They turned a project that brought glory to the country into a way to make money for themselves and their descendants!

Grass! ! !
Gu Ran felt a tightness in his chest, and a dangerous thought suddenly came to his mind - would killing these two people save the future of the national football team?
The thought disappeared instantly.

When two cockroaches are found in the home, it means that the home is already full of cockroaches.

Trampling these two cockroaches to death won't change anything.

Seeing that Gu Ran didn't speak, Xinghui's boss Guo Shan smiled and said, "Xiao Gu, it seems that you don't believe in our strength. It doesn't matter, you will understand when you join our Xinghui company. . To be honest, I just watched your game live and I really like you. If a talent like you does not play for the country, it will really be a loss for our country."

There is nothing wrong with saying this.

After his rebirth, Gu Ran also thought about serving the country.

This is a problem that no player can avoid, especially as his popularity in the country increases, it is absolutely normal to be found and invited domestically.

For Gu Ran, even though he knows that the national football team will be in decline in the next ten years and loses to Thailand and Vietnam, he will lose face. However, as long as the country calls, as a Chinese man, no matter what the outcome, Gu Ran will not look back. Accept the call and contribute all your abilities!

This is a duty, a duty, and a sense of mission engraved in our blood.

Even if he loses, even if he takes the blame, even if he is accused by thousands of people, even if he knows that he is jumping into a trap, Gu Ran will never look back.

But... As a reborn person, Gu Ran also knew what it meant to sign a brokerage contract with Xinghui Company.

He saw Guo Shan flicking the cigarette ashes on the ground and continued: "Xiao Gu, you have to believe in the strength of our company. Since I can come and talk to you in person, I dare to promise you that as long as you sign with us If you sign a contract, you will definitely get what you want. Playing for the country is a matter of honor for the ancestors. How many well-known players have taken over their heads. You also know the situation in our country. The major local clubs still have to give face. , the face of senior coaches must also be given, and the face of former meritorious players must also be given. If you don’t have a coach you can talk to in the country, secondly, you don’t have the support of local clubs, and thirdly, you don’t have a senior background, you want to squeeze. It’s really hard to make it to the national team.”

This is quite realistic.

The reality is that all fans are criticizing the national football team, but Chinese players still aim to join the national football team.

No player dares to say that because the Chinese team is too bad, I will never join the Chinese team. I just want to be a refined egoist. I want to join Brazil and Argentina so that I can win the World Cup championship.

Gu Ran didn't answer, just watched Guo Shan's performance quietly.

Just listen to Guo Shan continue: "The competition is huge, Xiao Gu! So, you, a grassroots without any platform, can only squeeze in if you sign a contract with us."

Gu Ran sneered, "Really? After signing your contract, you can join the national team? No need for layers of selection? No need for the approval of the head coach?"

Wang Qiang next to him laughed, "Xiao Gu! You are right! This is what Boss Guo said!"

Guo Shan waved his hand in a low-key manner, "Don't be so direct. I really love talents. I believe that Xiao Gu has the ability and talent to join the national team. Our company will do its best to help you win. I’ll help you with the operation. As for the final decision on the roster, that has to be decided by the higher-ups.”

Oh, what an irony!

Now that everything has been said, even a fool can understand what is going on here.

Gu Ran consciously loosened his clenched fists that were about to bleed, and tried to suppress the anger in his heart, "What exactly do you need me to do?"

Guo Shan said with a smile: "Xiao Gu, look at what you said, what can I need you to do? But... I do still have a few questions that I must ask clearly first. This is also the basic process of our company."

"First question: Are you still a Chinese national? Do you have other nationalities? Have you ever played national team games for other countries?"

Gu Ran shook his head firmly and said: "No, my motherland is my only nationality, and I will never change it until my death. I don't have a second nationality, and I have never represented other countries in a national team game."

Guo Shan nodded with satisfaction, "Very good! Second question, are you willing to give up your game in the British club for the training of the national team?"

Gu Ran pursed his lips.

This is indeed a more troublesome problem.

Domestic training arrangements are actually not scientific. In addition, the UK is far away from China, and the flight alone requires more than 24 hours. Frequent domestic training will definitely affect the club's competitions.

However, national interests come first. In front of the club and the country, national interests must be given priority, even if it is very likely to cause dissatisfaction with the club.

Gu Ran said solemnly: "As long as the motherland calls me, I am willing to give up playing in the club."

Du Wangcai nodded with satisfaction again, "Last question, do you have an agent and an agency now?"

Gu Ran said coldly: "No."

"Great! Then there is no problem at all!" Guo Shan turned around and said to Wang Faqiang: "Give him a contract, and then let's have a drink together and celebrate in advance!"

Wang Faqiang immediately took out a contract that had been prepared and handed it to Gu Ran with a smile, "Xiao Gu, congratulations, you have now entered the national football team!"

Gu Ran took the contract calmly.

This contract only has three thin pages, and the content is very simple. That is, all commercial endorsements are arranged by Xinghui Company. Players are not allowed to violate it. You can endorse whatever you are asked to endorse, even if it is sea cucumber. In addition, the income from commercial endorsements is three [-]%, players [-]%, Xinghui takes [-]% as operating expenses. In addition, players cannot unilaterally terminate the contract, and players’ own business projects must also give Xinghui company a share...

This is simply a blood-sucking card, no, a marrow-sucking card!

Gu Ran then asked with a cold face: "What if I refuse to sign a contract with you?"

Wang Faqiang laughed, "Xiao Gu, don't be joking! Don't you want to play football for the country?"

Gu Ran said coldly: "Of course I am willing to play football for the country. This is the most noble goal in my heart. But whether I can join the national football team or not, does it have anything to do with your agent contract?"

Wang Faqiang frowned and said: "A necessary relationship? The inevitable relationship is that if you don't sign us, you won't want to come in."

Guo Shan waved his hand, "Don't be so straightforward! But Xiao Gu, the truth is this. There are some things I can't tell you too straightforwardly, but you can think about it yourself - why do you Can you get this opportunity while competing for national football quotas from major clubs and agencies? On your own? No, young man, don’t be too confident in your own abilities! You have to have resources, you have to have backers Ah. Otherwise, do you think that the national team players are all based on their strength alone? Xinghui Company is your resources and backer. Only with our operation can you get in."

Wang Faqiang said: "Xiao Gu, our boss has spoken to you from the bottom of his heart! He said it so clearly. If you don't know our boss's good intentions, then you shouldn't!"

Gu Ran sneered and said: "I understand, that is to say, if I don't sign this Xinghui agent contract today, I won't be able to get in."

Guo Shan narrowed his eyes slightly, and his tone was already a little unkind, "That's right, Xiao Gu, this is reality, don't be too idealistic."

Wang Faqiang also said: "That's right! Xiao Gu, you are still young. Listen to your elder brother's advice. This is a good opportunity for you to change your destiny. How many people have squeezed their heads and can't get into the eyes of our boss Guo! Guo!" The boss favors you so much, so don’t be dissatisfied! Come on, sign the contract, and then you can wait for the national football team to call you up!"

Gu Ran gritted his teeth and no longer tried to hide it with his realistic acting skills. He said with all righteousness: "As long as the motherland calls me, I, Gu Ran, will be called upon at any time! However, I will definitely accept this bullshit agent contract." I won’t sign! I went to the national team to play for the country, not for my false reputation as a national footballer! Let alone your personal interests!”

Gu Ran threw back the Xinghui agent contract in a domineering manner!
"You!" Guo Shan slapped the coffee table hard, and the Romanée-Conti bottle on the coffee table shook a few times.

"No, no, no, no, boss, don't be angry," Guo Shan quickly smoothed things over with a smile, "A child, I don't know the depth, he may not understand the seriousness of this matter yet, boss, please take a break first, let me Let’s talk to Xiao Gu alone.”

Guo Shan snorted and turned his face away.

Wang Faqiang wanted to pull Gu Ran to the corner of the box, but Gu Ran pushed Wang Faqiang's arm away unceremoniously, "If you have anything to say, say it here openly! There's no need to hold back!"

The muscles on Wang Faqiang's face twitched slightly, "Xiao Gu, you... Haha, young people are indeed a bit naive. Okay, okay, it doesn't matter, I have been as passionate as you. Then I will say it here. Xiao Gu , look at you, this is a great thing, it is a win-win situation for both of us, how could you do it like this? You want to play for the country, okay, just sign this agent contract, right? Do you know that for other agencies and other clubs, if they want to send people to the national team, they have to spend real money on them! I can scare you to death even if I tell you the number!"

"Boss Guo and I are really here to help you. We also sincerely believe that you can improve the combat effectiveness of the national football team. We are also doing it for the country. Otherwise, boss Guo and I would have to make this trip in person? It's in the contract If you are not satisfied with the terms, you can mention it to me, brother, and we can modify it. However, if you are determined not to sign and insist on confrontation with us, then I really can't help you, brother."

"Let me teach you another reality lesson. You are very strong, but you are too young. Even if there are fans in China who support you and like you, it will be useless. Fans are not your foundation. You have no foundation in China. Selecting the national team is The decision is made by the people above, not by the fans below. You have no qualifications, no connections, and no background. Let me put it this way - even if you want to give money to play football for the country, you won’t be able to give it away!"

"Let me put it more bluntly for you. When you sign the Xinghui contract, it is equivalent to boarding Boss Guo's luxury yacht! You don't need to spend a penny! You can also rely on the endorsements we get for you. Make a lot of money from this project! Just have fun secretly! From now on, fame, wealth, and status will all be at your fingertips! But if you don’t sign this contract, you will never be able to join the national team.”

Guo Shan said with an obvious threatening tone: "This is your future. I advise you to think about it carefully and don't be stupid."

Gu Ran said coldly: "Don't think about it. I still say the same thing - as long as I am called up by the national team, I will never look back! But if you want me to play for the interests of you guys, you want me to play for you." A bunch of dirty things are tied together, go to hell and be numb!"

Guo Shan stood up in embarrassment, pointed at Gu Ran's nose and yelled, "Gu! You have the guts! I've given you shame and you won't continue! I, Guo Shan, threw my words here today, as long as I, Guo Shan, Now, you kid, don’t even think about joining the national football team in your whole life!”

Gu Ran raised his head, his murderous eyes looking directly at Du Wangcai, and his voice was like an unsheathed dragon-slaying knife:

"In life, if you have good luck in ten years, even the Yellow River can change its course. In 30 years, it will be in the east and in 30 years in the west."

"Do you think... you will die well?"

After saying that, Gu Ran turned around and kicked open the door of the box and walked out without looking back.

The box door was kicked open, leaving a 45-yard footprint on the door!
Guo Shan and Wang Faqiang both trembled uncontrollably.

Half out of shame and half out of fear.

The words "Do you think you will die well?" roared in their minds like water from the Yellow River rising from the sky...
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[PS: Manual dog head to save life. 】

(End of this chapter)