[football] walk side by side

Cristiano thought so, and said so.

Ferguson's face darkened immediately. When he saw Cristiano and Cyril coming in together, he thought of the news that the two had dinner with Cyril's family in the newspaper recently. Ferguson did think about the last thing he wanted That possibility, but there is still a glimmer of hope in my heart, what if it is not?

Cristiano's words undoubtedly shattered the fluke in his heart.

The Manchester United coach took a deep breath, and he looked at this moment fixedly. Although the tension in his eyes was still clearly visible, he still looked back at his youth without flinching: "Do you know what you are talking about?" ?” He could hardly hold back the burgeoning anger in his heart. The previous sentence could be regarded as a rational question, but the next sentence became a roar: “Do you know what this means to the players? You will destroy yourself of!"

Cyril opened his mouth, he hesitated for a moment, but finally did not interrupt.Ferguson now clearly sees Cristiano as the only person. His questioning is directed at Cristiano. For himself, it is more like ignoring him. At this time, he is undoubtedly an outsider to Ferguson, just like Victoria is to Ferguson. Nothing he said at this point made any sense.

On the contrary, it will aggravate the anger in Ferguson's heart.

This is not the first time Cristiano has faced Ferguson's anger, but it is the first time he insisted on his choice under the pressure of the opponent: "I know. But I won't."

European society is not tolerant of the existence of homosexuality. Compared with the whole society, European football is even lagging behind. In the case that the players in this team are all male, the existence of "homosexuality" will only make the surrounding Teammates and fans are even more contemptuous and disgusted. What's more serious, they even lead to death threats from extreme fans.

"As long as I am still in football, I will not let others know about our relationship, let alone let our relationship affect my training status." Cristiano said such a passage almost calmly, he Knowing what Ferguson wanted to say, but before the other party opened his mouth, he continued: "I didn't because of a momentary hormonal impulse, nor because of curiosity, or any other reason. I made this decision just because I love He—I'm sure, he's the one I want to be with me for the rest of my life."

His tone was steady and methodical, hardly like the childish Manchester United No. [-] Ferguson had known in the past.This never-before-seen relationship stagnated Ferguson's anger—because Ferguson suddenly realized that the young man who was talking to him now was no longer the young man who had just arrived in Lisbon back then.

That kind of feeling is like, you think that because of your young age, a certain son is obsessed with ghosts and went astray for a while, so when you plan to forcefully turn him back, he is uncharacteristically approaching The mature attitude tells him: he has grown up.This decision has nothing to do with impulsiveness or childishness. It is his real choice after rational thinking alone.

Ferguson was speechless at first, but what followed was a more boiling anger in his heart.

"Ha!" Ferguson laughed heavily, but the laughter was cold. He was extremely angry at the moment, but it was precisely because of the extreme anger that his whole attitude became indifferent: "So, you It means that you want to tell me that you have grown up now. This is your own decision, so I am not qualified to participate and control you, right? Well, before the transfer period is over, you still have time to join Real Madrid. Discuss the transfer, now..." He pointed to the end of the yard, which is the direction of the gate: "Get out!"

"I didn't mean that!" Cristiano's eye circles turned red all of a sudden, he opened his mouth to explain, but Ferguson seemed no longer interested in listening to what he had to say, and turned away impatiently after leaving the sentence Turning around, unwilling to look back at them again.

Cristiano suddenly became flustered. No matter how firm and orderly he said to Ferguson just now, it was because he hoped to use his own words and actions to tell the other party that this was his deliberate decision.

Before coming here and facing Ferguson, he even thought that he might be suffering physically and fleshly like the previous No. [-], but now Ferguson is annoyed, but he still has no intention of doing anything—— But this kind of indifference and indifference is undoubtedly more uncomfortable for Cristiano than the former.

At the door of the house not far away, Kathy silently took a panoramic view of everything, feeling helpless and wanting to laugh.

Is Ferguson angry?

It's quite angry.

Angry at his favorite child, he chose a path that was destined to be difficult and difficult. If he didn't pay attention, he would be reviled by thousands of people.What made him most angry, and even painful, was that this child who was supposed to be immature and innocent was really, after very careful consideration and careful preparation, he carefully brought the person he chose to him. come before him.

He knows what his choice means.But what made him suffer even more was because he saw the part of the other party's sincerity towards him that was contained in the carefulness of the other party. Regarding the choice he made, he was even more unable to use other means to force him to turn back. .

This is tantamount to watching the other party walk firmly into the mud, and there is nothing he can do.

For a moment, the scene of sending Beckham away that year once again appeared in Ferguson's mind.

Could it be that, like in the past, he once again sent away No. [-] of the Red Devils?

"What are you doing standing there?" Just when the scene fell into dead silence for a while, Casey's voice suddenly came in from the other side: "If you have anything to say, can't you come in and have a cup of tea and talk slowly? Standing there and shouting Yelling, how many times has the doctor told you to control your temper, when will you learn to take the doctor's words to heart?" After speaking, he was unceremoniously reprimanding Ferguson.

Ferguson's originally gloomy face suddenly froze.

Without waiting for him to refute, Casey waved to Cristiano and Cyril gently, and said in a calm tone, "Come in and talk, I've made tea, come and have a drink with me." After a pause, his eyes wandered When it came to the unnatural Ferguson, she added: "Leave that old man alone, let him reflect on himself."

Cristiano: ...

Ferguson: ...

Mrs. Ferguson is probably the only one who dares to reflect in person as Manchester United's famous "hairdryer"?

Such a thought just flashed through Cyril's mind, but he and Cristiano both breathed a sigh of relief because of his sincerity. In terms of Ferguson's violent temper, if it weren't for Casey's words, The two of them might really be kicked out by Ferguson involuntarily.

And now...

Casey’s words of inviting the two to come in for tea, “Let him reflect on himself”, actually meant to let the two leave for a while, giving Ferguson a chance to think about calming down alone, and also allowing the three of them to talk more calmly when they talk again later. some?

What Cyril knew, Ferguson and Casey had been husband and wife for decades, of course they would not be ignorant.He wanted to continue to get angry, but when his eyes met the calm gaze of Mrs. Shang, the feeling as if he had been seen through made the anger in his heart retreat silently.

When Casey said these words, on the surface, he was giving Cyril and Cristiano a step, but in fact he was still thinking about Ferguson.In the final analysis, this smart lady just saw through her husband's thoughts as usual, and then she just pushed the boat along.

In the end, Ferguson did not disappoint her kindness. He still kept his back and didn't look at Cristiano again, but he also didn't repeat the words to tell them to get out.

Cristiano was relieved, he and Cyril exchanged glances, and obediently followed Casey into the house, leaving Ferguson alone in the yard, "reflecting".

As soon as they entered the room, Kathy led the two of them to the sofa and sat down. Not long after, he personally brought four cups of hot tea and a plate of delicate snacks. He smiled and invited the two of them to have a bite together. .

Cristiano wanted to thank Casey for what happened just now, but the latter shook his head indifferently, and looked at Cyril with a gentle expression: "Speaking of which, it's the first time I've seen you... you What's your name? Are you also a player?"

Although her husband was the famous Sir Alex Ferguson, Casey herself didn't know much about football, so she just thought Cyril looked familiar, so she asked Cyril's name with a smile at this moment.

"I'm Cyril Slade, and I'm at...Chelsea." Cyril also showed a gentle smile, but when talking about the team, he hesitated for a while, and honestly reported Chelsea's name: "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Ferguson."

Although Kathy did not "know" Cyril until today, this did not affect her good impression of Cyril.As the saying goes, love is born from the heart. The young man in front of me has good facial features, neat and simple clothes, no fancy decorations, and speaks with clear words and a gentle tone. With this simple communication, it is easy Give people a good impression.

Besides... when Ferguson and Cristiano confronted each other just now, Ferguson didn't turn his anger on Cyril. Presumably it was because even Ferguson couldn't find fault with him just because of his momentary anger.

Thinking of this, Kathy almost had some confidence in her heart, so she smiled slightly at the two of them. If you ignore the calm and powerful aura when she spoke to Ferguson just now, she really looks like an ordinary and kind old man: " You don't have to worry too much, the old man is angry now, and it's useless to talk too much now. Let him be alone, and you can confess to each other later, and you will be fine."

The three of them didn't sit here for a while, and before the untouched cup of tea on the table completely cooled down, Ferguson walked in from the door.

At this moment, his complexion is still not good-looking, but in general, at least he didn't say anything to tell the two of them to leave, and sat down next to Casey, that is, opposite to the two of them. With a stinky face, he didn't say a word.

Cristiano took a peek at his Boss, who was still looking unhappy, hesitating whether to speak up, but Casey ignored Ferguson's expression, and she put the bottomed teacup back on the coffee table, as if she didn't notice Ferguson's arrival Yes, asked casually: "How many people know about your affairs now? Has your family been notified?"

Ferguson picked up his own cup of tea and concentrated on tasting the tea, turning a deaf ear to the conversation of the three.

Speaking of this topic, Cristiano finally looked a lot more excited, because in his opinion, this is the only thing they have done recently that is relatively at ease. He nodded immediately: "Before we came here, we have seen The parents on both sides are gone." He said, and looked at Cyril, who also nodded, and then he continued: "Then, there is also our common manager, Mr. Jorge Mendes, And Cyril's former coach, Mr Jose Mourinho, is also an insider."

The Manchester United coach couldn't help but tighten his right hand holding the teacup.

"Oh?" Casey glanced at the two of them in surprise, and then suddenly realized after a while, that's right, after the incident with Beckham and Victoria, she dared to take the initiative to send them to your door, even based on this, you can see The two became serious. Thinking of this, she nodded with satisfaction: "It's good that you can think so thoroughly and not hide the relatives around you. But...Mourinho?"

Casey is no stranger to this name, and it can even be said that he has met it a few times.Several times when she went to pick up Ferguson and came back, she happened to encounter the scene where the Portuguese, who was rebellious in front of the media but reserved and low-key in private, had a good conversation with Ferguson. "But this in no way prevents the two from meeting and drinking every now and then.

She was only stunned for a moment before she figured out the reason.Looking at the relationship between Ferguson and Cristiano, it is actually not difficult to imagine the relationship between Mourinho and Cyril, but...

Casey glanced calmly at the Manchester United coach who had lower air pressure beside him, smiled knowingly, but said curiously on his face: "I have also been in contact with this Mr. Mourinho. temper……"

Before she finished speaking, Cyril already understood what she meant. He also didn't miss Ferguson's micro-expression. He immediately took over the conversation and smiled helplessly: "Sir doesn't agree with our matter, but he didn't show Clear resistance, we plan to take it slowly, and now we can make my husband not disgusted, and I am very satisfied."

When he said this, there was a sadness in his tone that couldn't be concealed.Casey was also speechless.Although Cristiano on the other side didn't know what happened, but seeing the reactions of Casey and Cyril, he knew that it was not as simple as it seemed on the surface. With the idea of ​​saying less and making less mistakes, he listened silently without interjecting.

For a moment, the whole living room seemed extremely quiet.

"Okay." In this silent atmosphere, Ferguson waved his hand impatiently, and the eyes of the three of them focused on him tacitly.

Although his complexion is still not much better, at least he doesn't look so angry anymore, he just doesn't know what kind of attitude he has now.

Cyril thought silently in his heart.

Under the nervous gaze of the three, Ferguson called out an unexpected name: "Slade, come with me."

As soon as these words came out, the three of them couldn't help showing a look of surprise.

Cristiano thought that even if Ferguson wanted to talk to someone one-on-one, it should be him.Just like in London, Mourinho did not choose to communicate with Cristiano, but left Cyril directly on the second floor.

For Ferguson, even if he has any opinions, the only thing he can influence is Cristiano's thoughts. Besides, the relationship between them is just there. Things like reprimanding will only happen to close teachers. Only among disciples.

Cristiano was still a little stunned, but Cyril, who was the first to react, had already stood up and readily agreed: "Okay."

After saying this, the two left the living room one after the other, and turned around to the garden where they came.

Cyril followed Ferguson, who was walking unhurriedly ahead, and walked forward slowly. The two of them had no conversation along the way until they reached the table and chair where Ferguson had just sat down, and the latter sat down again, while He said briefly: "Sit."

Cyril sat down opposite him.

"It is impossible for me to agree with the relationship between you." Ferguson said calmly.

Cyril blinked, just when Ferguson thought he would persuade him with a series of long speeches, or some brilliant speech, Cyril nodded and responded calmly: "I know."

He looked very calm. In fact, since he and Cristiano came to Ferguson's house, Cyril's feeling has never changed, even when Ferguson angrily told them to get out.

But perhaps what even Cyril didn't know was that it was his calmness that made Ferguson uncomfortable.

"Oh?" Ferguson felt unspeakably displeased, but he didn't show it, and said coldly, "What do you know?"

"I know that no matter what I say, it is impossible to change your mind at the moment." Cyril said lightly: "In most situations where people talk, language is indeed the most beneficial weapon, but I also know— —” He said, looking directly at Ferguson: “No matter how reasonable, provocative, and philosophical language is, it is impossible to convince a father who only thinks about his children.”

Whether it is Mourinho or Ferguson, the two coaches are very resistant to his relationship with Cristiano.

This kind of resistance is not because they hate the existence of homosexuality, but because they clearly understand that in this European football, for a player with a bright future, what does the label "gay" mean? What kind of existence, that's why he can't bear his relationship with Cristiano even more.

This has nothing to do with right or wrong, right or wrong, just as a "father", I don't want my children to be discriminated against by the whole world in the future, and even their lives are threatened.

"So, I didn't come here to persuade you." Cyril said, the smile on the corner of his mouth became a bit bitter: "Because I know that no matter what I say is meaningless, so it's better not to say anything. "

Ferguson didn't speak.

He snorted lightly, and the expression on his face showed no emotions, he just stared at Cyril silently for a while, and then said abruptly: "Then tell me, why do you still come here?" ?”

"Isn't this an agreement between you and Chris?" Cyril said.

Ferguson was silent.

Because he suddenly understood why Cyril and Cristiano made a special trip here.

Whether he agrees or disagrees, they will not give up on each other.In the same way, no matter whether he agrees or not, even if he really drives the two out today, the two will not regret coming here.

And the reason for all this is just like what Cristiano is trying to express - I have found the person I have decided to be with for the rest of my life, and I hope to introduce this person to another "family member" whom I value .

That's it.

What a... cunning fellow.

Ferguson thought silently, but it was undeniable that his face, which had been gloomy since Cristiano confessed, had gradually stretched out.

In a corner that the Manchester United coach didn't notice, Cyril's tightly intertwined hands gradually relaxed.There was no expression on his face, but he was really relieved in his heart.

He knew that he had won the bet.

***

"Cyrillic?"

"Huh?" The person whose name was called murmured vaguely, "What are you doing?"

Cristiano couldn't help but poked him on the shoulder again: "Later in the garden, what did the Boss say to you? Why did the Boss' attitude seem to improve a lot after you finished talking?"

Cyril rubbed his eyes, and said casually: "What's wrong with the Sir's attitude? Aren't we also kicked out?"

"It's different," Cristiano was not easily fooled by him this time, he insisted: "Although he was kicked out, but... I don't know Boss yet, his expression and actions later , It is clear that you are not angry with us anymore." He couldn't help asking curiously: "Cyril, what did you say to the Sir? This is too effective, right?"

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little frustrated: "I don't seem to be very good at talking, and I usually only seem to make the boss angry..."

Does it work...?

Cyril smiled silently.

He remembered the conversation between him and Ferguson in the garden later——

"no."

Cristiano: "...Huh?"

Cyril said slowly: "The only thing that can persuade feelings is feelings."

Ferguson's resistance was due to his love for Cristiano.And it is only Cristiano's affection for him that can make that proud and stubborn Lord Ferguson willingly make compromises and concessions.

"Ah?" Cristiano blinked in confusion: "What does this mean?"

"Think for yourself." Cyril said, yawned lazily, tilted his head, and leaned on Cristiano's shoulder: "I'm a little sleepy, sleep for a while, and call me when I get somewhere. "He did what he said, and as soon as he finished speaking, he closed his eyes gently and fell asleep immediately.

Cristiano was left alone, puzzled by the ever-changing scenery outside the car window.