legendary midfielder

Chapter 50 Happy New Year!

After Zhang Xu came off the bench to help the team tenaciously draw with the mighty Charlton, it immediately attracted various media reports.

"Chinese teenagers are ordered to turn the tide and tie the opponent! "

This is the report on the front page of the "Sheffield United Daily Express", which published a photo of Zhang Xu successfully defending Phillips.

The article said: When Sheffield United fell behind unexpectedly, the head coach Wilson decisively sent the long-awaited Zhang Xu.As soon as Zhang Xu played, he immediately changed the slightly passive situation of Sheffield United and greatly limited the role of Charlton's star No. 10 Phillips.In the second half, a wonderful quick counterattack assisted captain Beatty to equalize the score.If there is a key player in this game, it must be Zhang Xu!
"Perfect debut, China zhang helps Sheffield United equalize! "

This is a report on the sub-page of "Sky Sports", without pictures, only a few simple lines of text:

China Zhang, who joined Sheffield United for 50, was finally allowed to play on behalf of the team and came on as a substitute in the team's away game against Charlton.In the game, China Zhang performed well, staring at Charlton's No. 77 star Phillips, turning the game around, and assisting teammate Beatty to equalize the score in the [-]th minute of the second half.

"Using a special talent clause for a non-national Chinese player, did Sheffield United make a profit or a big loss? "

This is a small report on the third page of "The Sun", which mainly talks about: Sheffield United Club did not hesitate to use the priceless special talent clause for an unknown Chinese player, the Chinese player Zhang, who is not yet a Chinese national footballer. Is this the player's really good ability or is the Sheffield United club's manager clear-headed?
There are many other related reports, some praised Zhang Xu, and some doubted Zhang Xu, but no matter what, no one denied that it was Zhang Xu who came off the bench, which changed the situation of the game and laid a solid foundation for the team to equalize.

Today is January 2012, 1, which is also the 24th day of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

As usual, Zhang Xu got up early and started a day of morning exercises. Afterwards, after breakfast and saying goodbye to Harry and his wife, he arrived at the team locker room on time at 8 o'clock.

At this time, the locker room was empty, and Zhang Xu was a little surprised, because at this point in time, most of his teammates should have arrived.

He changed his jersey, opened the locker room door, and walked quickly to the training ground.

When he came to the training ground, he found that his teammates had already lined up, even the head coach Wilson, standing there waiting for something.

Zhang Xu was taken aback, thinking that he was already late, so he quickened his pace and quickly came to the team.

"Stop!" Wilson called Zhang Xu who was about to join the team.

Zhang Xu's heart skipped a beat, it's over, I'm really late!This time I will be punished!
Unexpectedly, Wilson smiled and said something in Chinese to him:
"Happy New Year!"

Then all the teammates shouted in unison: "Zhang, Happy New Year!" "Happy Year of the Dragon!" "Happy Chinese New Year!".
There are all kinds of shouting and shouting, but they are all in Chinese, even though it is very bad Chinese.

Zhang Xu was moved in his heart. It must have been planned by everyone, just to let him, who can't be at home for the New Year, feel the warmth of home!
"Thank you! Thank you everyone!" Zhang Xu repeatedly bent down to express his gratitude to the coach and teammates, tears filled his eyes involuntarily.

"Okay, Zhang, today I will give you a day off to celebrate your Chinese New Year!" Wilson said to Zhang Xu.

"No, no, no!" Zhang Xu waved his hands repeatedly, and when everyone was moved by her dedication, he continued, "Just give me half a day off!"

"Hahahaha." Everyone laughed loudly.

After laughing, the morning training officially started.

During the training, the teammates were surprised to find that Zhang Xu seemed to have become a lot stronger again, whether it was his defensive ability or other abilities, he seemed to have increased a little.

"One game has such a big effect? ​​Can it improve so much?" Everyone was surprised, but a little puzzled.It would be terrifying if Zhang Xu could improve so much after each match!

The head coach Wilson also nodded repeatedly. It seems that Zhang Xu is the kind of competitive player as explained by scout Jill. Although training can also improve, it is definitely not as important to him as competition. As long as there is competition, he will improve rapidly, and the speed of improvement is amazing!

The morning's training was soon over. Zhang Xu washed up in the locker room, changed into thick clothes, said hello to his teammates, and then walked towards the gate of the club.

Before going out the door, I saw a tall figure hovering outside the door.

"Nicola?" Zhang Xu took a closer look and found that it was Nicola. He couldn't help shouting in surprise, "Why are you here?"

When Nicola heard Zhang Xu's voice, she quickly turned around, smiled sweetly at Zhang Xu and said, "I've been here a long time ago, and I've been waiting for you! Happy New Year!"

Looking at Nicola's red face and nose, Zhang Xu was inexplicably moved. He covered Nicola's cold hands with his own and said, "It's so cold, what are you waiting for at the door? Why don't you go to the fan reception room? It's much warmer there!"

"It's okay. I just came here not long ago. I got on the plane at 9 o'clock in the morning and arrived here at exactly 12 o'clock, and it's only 12:[-] o'clock now! The time is just right!" Nicola enjoyed Zhang Xu's care for her very much, and she explained coquettishly.

"Okay, I'm very happy that you can come. Let's go, I have a holiday this afternoon, and spend a Chinese New Year with me?" Zhang Xu smiled and scratched Nicola's high nose bridge.

"Okay! Let's go!" Nicole pulled Zhang Xu and walked towards Zhang Xu's residence - the house of Harrito and his wife.

While walking, Nicola asked, "I heard that during Chinese New Year, firecrackers and fireworks are set off. Let's go buy some?"

"Okay! But setting off fireworks in urban areas is definitely not allowed. We can only go to the suburbs to set off fireworks!" Zhang Xu has some understanding of some regulations that prohibit fireworks in the UK, and knows that setting off fireworks and firecrackers is definitely not allowed in urban areas.

"Then I heard that there is a kind of fireworks and firecrackers without smoke, and there are edible ones. Let's go to the supermarket to see!"

"Without smoke? Can it still be eaten?" Zhang Xu heard of such fireworks and firecrackers for the first time, and immediately became interested.

On the way to the supermarket, Zhang Xu received a call from his parents. It was then that he remembered that there was an 8-hour time difference between the UK and China. It was already the beginning of the lights in China. The family had a reunion dinner and it was time to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

On this New Year's Eve, Zhang Xu was very excited when he received a call from his parents, even though he had adapted to the days of wandering in a foreign country.

Holding the phone and saying a lot of New Year greetings to his parents, Zhang Xu still felt that he couldn't get enough of it. At this moment, he saw Nicola standing aside, so he turned on the phone and let him act as an interpreter to let Nicola and her parents chat for a while.

Hearing Nicola's voice, the parents were obviously much happier. Even the mother, who was still choking up just now, laughed.

Perhaps, from their point of view, even if Zhang Xu spends the New Year in England without his parents, he will still be accompanied by Nicola, so he will not feel lonely.

Of course Zhang Xu doesn't feel lonely, he already felt the warmth of home in the team, and now he received a call from his parents, accompanied by the beautiful Nicola, he would not feel lonely on anyone.

However, Zhang Xu is also disappointed. So far, Zhang Xu has not received a call from Yang Zi, not even a message.

I don't spend much time with Yang Zi, but Zhang Xu still cherishes this rare relationship, so whenever the training is over or the game is over, he will call or text Yang Zi.

However, Yang Zi rarely took the initiative to call or message him.

Zhang Xu can understand that Yang Zi, as a star with a thriving career, avoids feelings, but in fact, he doesn't ask for much, even a phone call or a message can warm his heart.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xu fell silent. He took Nicola's hand and walked towards the supermarket without saying a word.

Nicola looked at Zhang Xu's silent face and felt a little pain in her heart. How could she not understand Zhang Xu's feelings for that Chinese starlet?But as a bystander, she knew very well that the girl named Yang Zi might not care about Zhang Xu, a player who played in League One.She really wanted Zhang Xu to understand this reality, but she was afraid of hurting Zhang Xu's heart, so she kept procrastinating.

Forget it, one day, he will understand everything, I just need to silently accompany him along the way!Nicola sighed, hugged Zhang Xu's arm tightly, and silently walked forward with Zhang Xu.

Under the noon sun, the two were next to each other, very close.
During dinner, the Harrytos specially decorated the room and prepared an exquisite dinner. When Zhang Xu and Nicola opened the door and walked into the living room, they were stunned by the festive decorations in the living room and dining room.

"Haha, good boy, do you like it? Happy New Year!" The kindly Harrito hugged Zhang Xu and said.

"I like it! Of course I like it! Thank you, Uncle Harrito!" Zhang Xu quickly expressed his gratitude, and pushed Nicola behind him to the front, introducing: "Uncle Harrito, this is Nicola, my college classmate, who came to visit me today, so I brought her, is that okay?"

"Of course there is no problem! Your classmate is really a beautiful woman! But, is it really just a classmate?" Harrito winked and smiled strangely.

"Uh uh, classmate, really." Zhang Xu defended weakly.

"Uncle Harrito, hello, I'm Nicola, and I'm indeed Zhang's classmate at the moment, but I've been pursuing Zhang, but unfortunately he hasn't accepted me yet!" Nicola graciously revealed all the facts, making Zhang Xu stunned for a while.

"Wow! That's great!" Harryto yelled, "Come on, I support you!"

"I support you too! Beautiful Nicola!" Mrs. Harrito also came to join in the fun.

"Okay! Uncle Harrito, can we start dinner?" Zhang Xu was speechless and could only change the subject.

"Of course, I'll wait for you, but I think you should really give this beautiful girl a chance."

(End of this chapter)