Handsome position is not easy

Chapter 51 Two People, One Painting
Sure enough, as Lake Babb said, the signing process took only a short time. After handing over the luggage to the staff of the youth training camp, Yang, who was a little tired, took a nap in the staff's internal lounge.

When he woke up, Mourinho was already sitting on the chair next to him. Yang put on his clothes, rubbed his eyes, stood up quickly and said, "Uncle Jose, I'm a little sleepy, so..."

"It's okay, I've only been here for a few minutes, if you're still sleepy, do you want to sleep a little longer?" Mourinho marked twice on the workbook, put down his pen and asked.

Yang got dressed in twos and twos, and combed his fluffy black hair with his hands: "No, my nap usually only takes half an hour. Uncle Jose, Mr. Lake Babu didn't take me to the youth training just now. Base, just let me wait here for a while, is there anything else?"

"Yes, while you were going through the formalities, I went to the training ground and took half a day off with Mr. Robson. I plan to go around the city with you. Are you hungry? I'll take you to lunch."

Yang shook his head in fear and said, "Uncle, it's getting late, I'd better go to the base for dinner, maybe I can catch up with the training in the afternoon..."

"Where is there any training, you went today just to report, Lake Babu told me that the coach at the base is temporarily unavailable, so I can't give you a team assessment. Besides, I have already asked for leave, hurry up Come on, let's go out to eat."

Mourinho packed his things into his bag and pointed to the door of the lounge.

The two got on the tram all the way to St. Benedict Station. Mourinho took a simple hand-drawn map to compare the landmarks, and then led Yang to find a shop called "Meccadare" in the alley. " restaurant, Mourinho carefully confirmed the sign with a piece of paper before pushing the door and walking in.

There were only a dozen or so tables in the store, but Mourinho nodded with satisfaction: "Lake Babu really didn't lie to me, you can eat Porto's specialties here, and you don't have to wait for a seat at meal times. , we sat by the window."

He unfolded the menu that looked like a newspaper on the table, pondered for a moment, and simply placed it horizontally in the middle of the table: "I don't know what is delicious, let the waiter recommend it first, do you have anything to avoid?"

Yang shook his head, his stomach with a combination of Chinese and Western is extremely strong, and he has been trained to adapt and accept by Jose's half-baked cooking skills since he was a child, and he is never picky about food.

The silver-haired waiter, the grandfather, made a few playful jokes before giving the two the names of the dishes that are full of Porto's local characteristics:
"Our restaurant has a super weapon, the wet sandwich on top, the two of you should try it, and I strongly recommend today's special chickpea rice bowl, I can guarantee that it will suit the tastes of all Portuguese.

The pre-dinner vegetable soup and freshly baked bread are also great, don’t miss it, they are the favorites of our regular customers, and the roast suckling pig buns from the Geddes’ workshop, plus hot cheese will definitely bring you Good mood all day. "

Mourinho looked at Yang inquiringly, and after noticing the curious expression on his face, he smiled heartily and said: "One piece of roast suckling pig bun and sandwich, and we want two for the others, but the child's share , please be sure to reduce the portion size. I heard from friends that your restaurant likes to be full. My young man is only ten years old and can’t finish eating so much. God doesn’t allow us to waste food.”

Yang frowned and thought about it, then raised his head and said, "If possible, can I not add cheese to some of my meals?"

Mourinho understood what he meant after a little thought, and touched Yang's head: "It's okay to maintain a healthy diet for professional players, but you are growing up now, and you have to eat dairy products. How about that?" , all the dishes we order have the cheese halved, is that okay?"

After the waiter's grandfather stroked his chest and nodded slightly, he walked towards the back kitchen.

The recommendation of Lake Babu, a local, is indeed correct. There are not many dine-in customers in "Meccadare", so the serving speed is very fast, and each meal will be calculated at the exact time in the best condition and temperature Appear.

The pre-dinner saba soup is slowly boiled from potatoes. The right consistency brings a luscious taste. The simple seasoning of vegetables and salt, together with the bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, is soothing and warming. While digesting the stomachs of diners, it also protects the sense of taste that will show its talents in the future.

Although I only ordered one portion, the chef still divided the roast suckling pig bun and the sandwich into two plates. The cheese was significantly reduced, and the part that could have covered the bread now only covered half of it obliquely.The ham, smoked meat, and eggs are hidden under the cheese slices and bread slices. The layers are distinct, which creates a rich taste. The French fries that control the fat are accompanied by the side, and the whole dish does not taste greasy at all.

The sugar-free and oil-free rye bread looks like the skin is cracked and hard to swallow, but it is the best product with roast suckling pig. The well-cut pieces of meat are springy and tender, and the slightly rough texture of the bread just complements the chewiness and toughness.Bite down lightly, the gravy soaks into the small air bubble space of the bread, the taste is more rich and intense, and the wheat fragrance mixed in it also brings a touch of sweetness.

The chickpea rice bowl recommended by the grandfather really deserves its reputation. The first sight is tripe and blood sausage wrapped in sauce, and the softly stewed chickpeas are piled up next to it, and it turns into bean paste with a light spoon.Rice soaked in soup, mixed with different dishes, the taste will change.

The portion of the food was also well controlled, with a feeling of fullness, but not fullness. Mourinho took Yang out of the store with satisfaction. There was still a whole afternoon, and they could still enjoy a lot of Porto. scenery.

Walking along the street in front of San Benedict Station, in front of you is the Liberty Square, a famous landmark in San Ildefonso Parish. The equestrian statue of Pedro IV is in the middle, and groups of seabirds are in the square. Ups and downs, they are not afraid of the former emperor, and naturally they are not afraid of the tourists who are lounging around.

Mourinho narrated the history of Porto in a soft tone. He walked very slowly with his hands behind his back, and Jan slowly followed beside him.In the eyes of others, this is a very irresponsible tour guide, but in Yang's heart, Mourinho is the cutest part-time commentator, and maybe he also has some other positions.

The sunshine on the banks of the Douro River is more intoxicating than old Porto wine. The sound of water and the sound of guitars on the street are the most peaceful and sleep-promoting rhythm. The coffee shop is placed on the chairs on the street, and there are always people twirling red wine. The wine cup unconsciously tilted his head to fall asleep.

Counting the banana-shaped pointed-bottomed boats on the river in twos and threes, and eating fruit and yogurt bowls bought from a small workshop, neither of them paid attention to the time. When they looked up, they could already see the Louis I Bridge.The pure steel bridge body is extremely light due to its structural layout. When the sea breeze blows, you can hear the sound of wind chimes in your ears.

When Mourinho stopped on the shore and looked at the scenery here, his figure with his arms around his shoulders was already captured by the street artist behind him. With just a few strokes, he skillfully painted the skeleton of the bridge as the background.

Taking advantage of the time when Mourinho and Yang stopped to look from a distance, he quickly traced the backs of the two onto the painting. The corners of the coats blown by the wind and the slightly oversized coat could be clearly seen.It's just that he ran into difficulty when he was planning to write the name of the painting. At first he thought they were father and son, but with the same black hair, one was slightly curly and fluffy, and the other was slender and soft, which really didn't look like father and son.

When Mourinho raised his foot and was about to continue walking, a voice came from behind: "Sir, please wait..."

The young artist chased after holding the painting: "Sir, I drew a picture for you..."

Mourinho looked at the two figures, one big and one small in the painting, and his slightly frowning brows relaxed. After smiling at Yang, he reached out and took out his wallet from his pocket.

"No money, no money, it's for you. I just want to ask if you are father and son. I'm a painter but I can't tell. It's so embarrassing..."

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The sun was slanting, and the waves of the Douro River were reflected into a shimmering gold. Mourinho had already taken Young on the tram for the return journey. After he sent Young back to the training base in Porto, he had to find Robson Sir, report the latest work progress.

Yang, who was exhausted after a day of running around, fell asleep sitting on a chair at the back of the tram. Mourinho clumsily hugged him into his arms. Yang could rest for a while, but he couldn't.

Porto's former head coach sadly dismissed get out of class, and the old coach Robson finalized by the chairman has not yet officially taken office.

Before Mr. Robson took office, Mourinho had to try his best to figure out the team's real thinking about the goals of this season. The old coach personally dealt with the club's top management, and the players and coaching staff must have him personally, unless you count on it. Mr. Robson can talk to Portuguese players in English.

The old coach is very clear about what he can do in the Portuguese league. A language barrier means that the communication is not smooth. He can only express himself with a limited number of Portuguese phrases when commanding on the spot. Many important words need to be conveyed by Mourinho.

The reverse is also true. If Mourinho himself does not understand the questions and feedback raised by the players, then there is no way for Mr. Robson to understand them at all. Therefore, he must be ahead of everyone when it comes to understanding team information. people.

Before coming to Porto, the coach had already made it very clear that he valued Mourinho very much, and he was not just a simple translator.Mourinho wants to be a bridge that connects the coach and players, and also a shield to help Mr. Robson block those tricky rhetoric. He also needs to be a pioneer and scout to dig out important information about key opponents before the game. come out.

Mourinho touched Yang's hair, this is the first vacation I won for you, but it may be my last vacation during this period, life is not easy, and life in a wealthy team is even more special It’s not easy. As an assistant coach and an uncle, I can’t do much. I only hope that you can gain a real foothold in Porto and keep going.

The destination has arrived, and there are already thousands of lights outside the car. Looking at Yang who walked into the base while turning his head, Mourinho shook his head and felt a little sleepy, but he must cheer up. The vacation is over, and there are still many things to do. Do
　I am getting hungry as I write.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)