The Young Lion

After returning to London from Switzerland, Aldrich received an invitation letter from the British royal family.

He was invited to attend Princess Diana's funeral on the morning of September 6.

In the past three years, Aldridge has been working in London and is the field of football most concerned by the public. His popularity has skyrocketed, and he also attends some charity events in his spare time. His image is positive and his family is active in the business world. It is not surprising that Aldrich was invited by the royal family, after all, he was just one of more than two thousand distinguished guests.

On the morning of the funeral, in Westminster Abbey, Barnett, who had not been seen for a long time, also rushed back from the United States to attend the funeral.

The two brothers sat expressionlessly in black suits, listening to the priest read the eulogy, and some big figures or close friends of Princess Diana also came to the stage to deliver mourning speeches.

Aldridge didn't feel any sadness, after all, he didn't stay in the UK for a long time in the past many years, and he had respect for Princess Diana, that's all.

You also have friendship with members of the royal family?

Aldridge asked his eldest brother in a low voice.

Barnett replied softly: Nodding acquaintances, occasionally meet in social occasions, and sometimes when doing charity to improve the image, members of the royal family will be invited to show their faces. Everyone gets what they need.

Oh, how about over there in America?

Very well, you can't imagine how rich we are now. I can give you 200 million pounds to pay off the club's debts immediately.

No, if I run the club with the goal of burning money regardless of cost, I can't burn others.

Exaggeration, soon. The Hall family is the richest owner of all clubs in England.

Hmph. Don't be arrogant. There are many people richer than you in the world. What's more terrifying is the consortium, which burns money. We will never be able to burn others. There is no need to disturb the rules of the game.

If you have money, you have to spend it. I'm looking for someone to help me find a few luxury houses in London. Do you have any special requirements, manor design or location.

No. I think my apartment is fine. It doesn't look luxurious, but it's comfortable to live in.

Poor life!

thanks.

cough cough.

The royal family member from an unknown country probably heard the two brothers' muttering, and immediately looked back at them with dissatisfaction, and then coughed softly as a warning.

Aldridge and Barnett raised their middle fingers covertly after each other turned around.

The ceremonial specifications of the funeral are very high, and it should be the most sensational funeral in the world in recent years.

Not only were more than one million people in the city of London watching the princess' final journey on both sides of the street, but the live TV broadcast of the funeral was watched by more than one billion viewers around the world.

In addition to attending the funeral, Aldrich bought his classic costumes at a sky-high price of one million pounds in the subsequent auction of the princess's relics. All the proceeds from the auction were donated to charity, and Aldrich donated the classic costumes he acquired to the collection of the Art Museum in London. For the world to appreciate.

This gave Aldridge even more visibility and a boost in image at this moment of grief across England.

It is really selfish for him to do this, just to shape his public image, he represents the Millwall club, ordinary people pay attention to him, and part of the attention will be transferred to Millwall.

In the few days after the funeral, which coincided with the international match day, Aldridge had a lot of leisure.

One day before lunch, Aldridge received another invitation, but it was a lunch invitation.

He came to an apartment in a secluded neighborhood close to the eastern suburbs, and gently knocked on the door with a bottle of red wine in his hand.

Soon, someone opened the door, and a mature and gentle female face came into view.

Aldridge, haven't we seen you for almost two years? You look more manly than when we first met.

Aldrich saw the mature woman in casual attire in front of him, and he couldn't see the helpless look she had when they first met.

He walked into the apartment, smiled and said, Ms. Rowling, I hardly recognize you.

Please call me Joanne, as we do in our letters.

At this time, Rowling seemed to be a completely different person, gentle and generous, with a sense of happiness revealed between her brows.

Aldrich raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: Okay, Joanne, a little courtesy is not a respect.

He handed the red wine in his hand to the other party, and Rowling graciously accepted it.

The dining table in the living room already has rich food. A little girl who looks like jade is sitting at the table watching cartoons on TV. When Rowling and Aldrich walked in, she turned her head and stared at Gou stared at Aldridge, and suddenly called out, Uncle Hall.

Aldridge was quite surprised, and said in amazement: The last time I saw you was a baby, do you know me?

Yes, my mother showed me your picture and said that you are the best person in the world. Sometimes I can see you on TV, and sometimes you are very scary.

Rowling's daughter Jessica, a four-year-old girl, made Aldrich embarrassing.

Rowling immediately straightened her face and said, Jessica, I've said it many times, Uncle Hall is working like a strict teacher.

Aldridge, who appeared on the TV camera, was naturally directing the game. Sometimes with the adrenaline rush, roaring or frantic body movements are perfectly normal.

Fortunately, he is neither ugly nor evil, otherwise he would really frighten children when he gets angry.

Sitting down at the dining table, Aldrich looked at the sumptuous lunch table and sighed with emotion.

What's wrong? Are these not to your liking?

Rowling asked with a nervous expression, for fear of neglecting Aldrich. Just like she told her daughter, Aldrich was like a god descending from the earth in her eyes, helping her out of the most difficult period in her life.

Aldrich quickly shook his head and said, No, it's just that unless I go home to eat, I cook by myself, and rarely enjoy the benefits.

Don't you have a girlfriend?

Uh, she's busier than me at work.

Then you can taste my craft today.

Aldrich thanked them, and then ate and chatted with the mother and daughter.

You're coming to London in April? Why didn't you tell me?

Aldridge looked a little dissatisfied. In fact, he doesn't have many friends outside of work. Except for a few friends who grew up. Rowling is one of them. The two established a delicate relationship in the past correspondence, and they were able to talk openly and honestly about many topics.

Sometimes Aldrich also encounters confusion in life. Although he has actually lived for a long time and has rich life experience, some changes are fresh, such as how to face his friends because his family situation is getting better and better. Most of the time To take care of the feelings of friends and so on. He seldom talks about these things with others, but he talks about everything with Rowling.

You are very busy at work. I don't want to disturb you, and I have to work too. Now I can finally relax.

Rowling said with a normal face that only she knew that she came to London in April, still with nothing, and still the single mother who needed Aldrich's funding for creation, but now. Different, although money is very vulgar. But now she can completely survive independently, without relying on anyone, and appear in front of Aldrich with a brand new image.

After Aldridge was stunned, he said with a happy face: Harry Potter has been published?

Rowling nodded with a smile and said, Yes, it will be published in June.

Aldridge apologized and said, I'm sorry, I don't know, because I seldom go to bookstores, I only go once every six months, and I buy a lot of books at a time, and I only buy new ones after reading the ones on the bookshelf. It’s my pity that I didn’t congratulate you immediately, but anyway, congratulations on your success! Great writer, a toast to you!”

With a gentle smile on her face, Rowling clinked glasses with Aldridge and then turned the topic to Aldridge.

I heard that you have encountered trouble at work recently?

What trouble?

It's written in the newspaper that you've been banned. I'm surprised. Aren't you a coach? Can a coach be banned if he doesn't play football?

Hehe, yes, but I can't direct the team's game. It's not a trouble, this kind of thing is normal for the coach.

So you're having trouble?

No, I actually encountered a new challenge, which made me more excited.

Can't you give me a chance to comfort you?

 …

After lunch, Rowling went back to the bedroom, took out two things and handed them to Aldrich.

Inside this envelope is a check, which is the money you have supported me over the years. This is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I wrote a message on the title page. It is a gift from a friend to you.

Aldridge accepted without hesitation.

Even if it was a check, he didn't have any thought of refusing it.

It's not that he wants to care about money, but he knows that only when he accepts this check can the relationship between him and Rowling completely return to an equal plane, and she can bury that gratitude in her heart , at least materially not in arrears with each other.

Mom, can I go out to play today?

Jessica stared at Aldrich, and she seemed to be taking advantage of Aldrich's east wind to go out and have fun.

Joanne, are you busy here?

Well, yes, because I have to write the follow-up series of Harry Potter, I usually don't have time to take her out, and I'm not very familiar with this place.

After thinking for a while, Aldridge said, Well, I'll take a break today too, and I'll take her to some interesting places in London in the afternoon.

Rowling glanced at her daughter who looked pitiful, and agreed with a smile.

Throughout the afternoon, Aldrich accompanied the mother and daughter to various attractions in London, letting Jessica ride on his neck, Aldrich took her pair of little hands, and Rowling silently followed behind with a handbag, eyes tender staring at the picture ahead.

There are many museums, castles, libraries, and parks in London with different scenery. Aldridge has basically been to all of them, so this guide is quite competent.

When night fell, Aldridge sent Jessica, who had already fallen asleep, into Rowling's arms downstairs in Rowling's apartment, then smiled and waved: It's getting late, I should go, today Had a great time.

Well, welcome to visit us often. Aldridge, thank you. Jessica hasn't been as happy as she is today for a long time. She likes you very much.

For the first time, Aldrich showed a shy look, scratched his head and said in embarrassment: I just found out today that I also like children, hehe, I'm leaving, goodbye.

goodbye.

Rowling smiled and watched as Aldrich turned away and disappeared at the end of the block.

Aldrich walked a long way, he didn't drive out today, because the BMW was sent for maintenance, and he didn't want to drive a sports car out to show off.

On the street under the dim moonlight, Aldrich walked forward with his hands in his pockets, thinking to himself: It seems that I feel very happy when I am with children. Is it really time for the mental age to want the next generation?

Shaking his head, he expressed that he is not sure, maybe today is just a feeling of freshness, whether he is ready to have children as a part of his life, he himself is not sure. (to be continued..) ()