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Chapter 143 Compatriots (urgent collection)
Coming out of the steaming bathroom, Li Rui seemed to have not yet come out of the steam ironing. He rubbed his dizzy head. He felt that everything was like the steam surrounding his eyes, so wonderful and a little It makes people feel uneasy... I actually scored twice at Old Trafford!

He bent down, reached out and grabbed his calf, it hurt!The bruise from Sylvester's shovel is still there, that old guy is really ruthless, Li Rui complained.

Pennant had already fallen asleep. The Nottingham boy drank a lot of wine and was drunk. Fortunately, he still knew how to go to bed after taking a shower. Otherwise, Li Rui couldn't stand his roommate.

Hearing Pennant's snoring, Li Rui gave a wry smile. Feeling the smell of wine and steam in the room, he opened the door and walked in the corridor. It was already late at night, and there was no one in the corridor. , It was quiet, only someone seemed to be talking in the ballroom of the hotel.

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Li Rui strolled over, because he heard that the two spoke in pure Chinese, and they did not speak Sichuan dialect. When Li Rui felt strange, he also felt very cordial. It is not easy to meet compatriots abroad. English, Italian, and French are spoken by Tian's ears, and his head is getting bigger.

"Li Ai, when do you get off work?" The hotel staff greeted their colleagues.

The one named Li Ai stopped in his tracks, looked back at the other party, and then said with a smile: "It's early morning, the supervisor asked me to clean up the dance hall, the people of Leeds can really make trouble, there are spilled champagne and rubbish everywhere on the ground, It's too messy, I have to clean it up."

"Don't work too hard, finish your work early and go back to rest." Li Ai's job as a hotel cleaner was introduced by this staff member. He was very moved by Li Ai's efforts. I collected tuition fees, living expenses, etc., and took the initiative to take over this kind of overtime work.

"Haha! Did you watch today's game? It's so cool! I watched it in the restaurant. Li Rui's goal was amazing. It was so fucking enjoyable. This kid wants it!"

"Of course, it's a credit to the Chinese. When I was working today, the foreman, who always loves to criticize, gave me a thumbs up. It was so enjoyable." Li Ai said excitedly.

"Haha, that foreman is a Manchester City fan, otherwise, it's enough for you. Ge Laozi, I really regret not being willing to spend money to watch the game. You are busy, I will go back first. Haha, I am still excited, I really want to be able to We got Li Rui's signature, but unfortunately, the hotel doesn't allow us to contact the players in private."

"Yeah, from now on, when I see those british guys are farting, I'll use Li Rui's signature to shame them." The two waved goodbye.

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Li Rui was in the distance, silently looking at this compatriot named Li Ai. After finishing all the work seriously, he checked it carefully before turning off the light and leaving.

Li Rui didn't go up to talk to Li Ai, he didn't know what to say, he just did his job well and played well, but he didn't expect that he would make his two compatriots so proud of him, proud of him, he felt He had never thought about it, which made him feel ashamed.

At the same time, Li Rui is also very proud and happy.

'I'm playing in England, am I just representing myself? ' Li Rui asked himself.

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Back in the room, Li Rui was lying on the bed, unable to fall asleep. The excitement of scoring twice against Manchester United, and the casual words of those two compatriots all made this young man under 20 unable to sleep.

Pennant's snoring became louder and louder, and Li Rui really wanted to use a plug to block the guy's nostrils.

Li Rui hugged the champagne that symbolized the best in the audience, and felt much more comfortable. Just thinking about it like this, he didn't know when, and finally fell asleep.

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Manchester United lost to Leeds United at the Old Trafford Stadium outside their home, which drove Leeds United into a frenzy. The Leeds media naturally praised their team. Other media in England, for Manchester United The loss to Leeds United, the two-game losing streak at the start of the league, was also gloatingly published on the front page, and it was full of ridicule.

The headline on the front page of the local Leeds media "Yorkshire Post" is a thick and exaggerated headline ---
The title "LEE Conquers Old Trafford" is used to express the excitement in my heart. It has been a long time since Leeds United beat Manchester United in an away game... This day has been waiting for too long, can you not be excited?

The "Yorkshire Post" used a photo of Li Rui holding champagne that symbolized the best player in the game. Behind Li Rui was the empty stands of the Old Trafford Stadium. The Manchester United fans who enjoyed the team's victory left the field early after the loss.

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As another mortal enemy of Manchester United, the Liverpool people did not forget to add insult to injury. The "Liverpool Guardian" seemed to be more excited than the Leeds United fans. It used an exaggerated headline like "Chinese boy beheaded Manchester United" to attack the wounds of Manchester United. Sprinkle salt, coupled with Li Rui's arrogant celebration of beheading Manchester United fans...

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The sunshine was very good, which was rare. Li Rui greeted his teammates and ate in the restaurant.

Maybe it was because the carnival last night was too exciting, the players didn't look very energetic, even the head coach of Leeds United Eddie Gray was yawning.

"Eddie, this is not okay. It's dangerous to play Newcastle in this state next week." Assistant coach Gustavo Poyet frowned. As an assistant coach, the players' mental state and daily life are his responsibility. Work.

"It's okay, it will be fine soon, Goody... Do you remember the last time Leeds United won Manchester United?" The head coach of Leeds United stuffed two pieces of white bread into his mouth.

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Li Rui licked the jam on the whole wheat bread, then tore the bread into long strips like a child, dipped it in yogurt, chewed it slowly, and enjoyed it, the nutritionist of Leeds United not far away smiled wryly, "This kid!"

"Haha, LEE, you are no longer a virgin." Richardson's strange cry attracted everyone's attention. This guy was reading the latest "The Times" seriously.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Li Rui almost choked on the bread, quickly drank a big mouthful of juice, and then rushed towards Richardson angrily, this guy dared to ruin his reputation.

"Woooooo... help."

Li Rui snatched the newspaper from Richardson, and quickly read what was said on it. Li Rui's spoken English is not very good, but reading is still much better than speaking, thanks to the help of dumb English in China , 'English reading comprehension' is Li Rui's forte.

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The first thing that catches the eye is the headline on the front page of The Times, which actually uses the photo of Li Rui making that insane 'beheading' action. The bold headline is "Shocked, the Chinese boy beheaded Manchester United"

"Ferguson's Manchester United is like a red devil wielding a huge claw. He opened his bloody mouth, but he failed to swallow Leeds United. The number 11 of Leeds United shocked everyone. This Chinese kid Scored a wonderful goal, scored twice... the red devil fell, the Chinese of Leeds United stepped on the corpse of Manchester United and became famous in one battle!"

Li Rui smiled. Obviously, seeing this front-page news, this guy greatly satisfied his self-esteem, and he clicked his tongue twice, "Frazier, why do I think this photo is not as handsome as I am?"

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Richardson took the newspaper and went to another page——
Li Rui, who became famous in the first battle, immediately realized the power of the English media. The entire page was full of news about himself. These news made Li Rui feel really bad...

Because Li Rui suddenly has a large number of 'sex partners'...

"Well, I had a one-night stand with LEE last year..."

"Well, I let LEE realize what it means to be a real woman."

Ha ha ha ha! !
A few heads leaned over, seeing Li Rui's ugly face, the others gloated and laughed unkindly.

After Albertini knew what happened, he patted Li Rui on the shoulder, "Li, don't worry about it, these things are normal, and it's even worse in Italy."

Li Rui nodded dejectedly. At this time, Alan Lennon said, "Li, I believe in your innocence... Well, you, are you really...er...a virgin?" The word 'or', Alan Lennon bit his voice hard.

Whoa!

Li Rui finally went berserk... the restaurant was flying like dogs and dogs, "No, Li, he's still young..."

Puchi!Albertini was drinking his juice and could stand it no longer.

Hahaha!
The restaurant was in chaos, Eddie Gray frowned, "These boys..." But everyone could see the sly smile of the Leeds United coach.

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Two hours later, Leeds United players and coaches took the bus and began to return to Leeds.

Half an hour after the Leeds United bus left, the foreman of the hotel where Leeds United stayed handed over a large envelope to Li Ai with an envious expression on his face.

Li Ai opened the big envelope, and found two posters of Leeds United, with Li Rui's signature on them, and a post-it note with a few words written on it.

"Hello, Li Ai, thank you for your support and concern. Unfortunately, I don't know your friend's name. You cheer for me. I feel that I am not doing well enough. I will continue to work hard. Wish you all abroad Everything is going well. Your compatriots---Li Rui!!"

Li Ai's hands were trembling, and he felt liquid flickering in his eyes, his nose was sour, and he wiped the corners of his eyes quietly...

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PS: The role of Li Ai is played by a book friend "That's my love". The prototype of this character is based on the countless compatriots who have worked hard abroad. It is always sad to leave home, and domestic friends are also working hard for their lives. , in this or that city, floating and floating, it is not easy.

Come on hardworking and brave compatriots, come on, Yushu disaster area, Wenchuan disaster area.

(End of this chapter)