Chapter 61: White Clouds and Black Earth(1/2)
In the game against Bilbao, Chu Zhongtian was sitting in the box and kept giving him a shot. When Real Madrid scored a goal, give him a shot; when Athletic Bilbao scored a goal, give him a shot; when Alonso completed a beautiful pass, give him a shot; when Mourinho was given a close-up shot... In short, although Chu Zhongtian did not play, he became one of the protagonists. The commentator kept mentioning him, mainly what happened between him and Mourinho. These gossips are also popular among the masses. They are also popular with the masses. They broadcast some such gossips in public during the live game, and everyone likes them.
But they guessed nothing new.
Chu Zhongtian and Emily sat in the box, with nothing abnormal on their faces - when Real Madrid scored, he stood up and cheered. When Athletic Bilbao scored, he frowned and said nothing.
Compared with the last game, today's box is a bit deserted. Because Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos have changed positions, they no longer continue to sit in the box, but sit on the bench. Although they don't know if they will play, they are better than Chu Zhongtian, who will definitely not be able to play.
The situation between Ramos and Bale also made people believe that it must be Chu Zhongtian and Mourinho that had a conflict. Ramos and Bale were just swept away by a typhoon.
Soon the two of them can play again, but what about Chu Zhongtian?
A ghost knows it.
In the end, Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-1 at his home court, C. Ronaldo and Higuain, and Benzema, who came on as a substitute, each scored a goal, Alonso assisted once and Ozil assisted twice. Kaka did not play in this game, and Mourinho used a conditional rotation system for Kaka and Di Maria.
After the game, Chu Zhongtian quickly left the Bernabeu with his wife Emily and returned home. He didn't want to be blocked by reporters outside the stadium for an interview.
The situation is very complicated now, and he thinks it is better to speak less.
※※※ Chu Zhongtian, who returned home, received a call from his agent Meili. Meili obviously also heard the recent rumors. He called Chu Zhongtian just to inquire about the latest situation.
"I heard that you still didn't make the roster in the match against Athletic Bilbao?" Merri asked.
Chu Zhongtian hummed.
"I said Chu, what conflicts do you really have with Mourinho?"
Chu Zhongtian shook his head: "I don't think so, but I don't know what Mourinho thinks..."
"What are you thinking now? Are you planning to leave here?"
"Leave? How is it possible? I just came here and left without any results? Then isn't my choice to transfer to Real Madrid the biggest joke? I won't leave Real Madrid until I won the championship, James."
Meili just wanted to listen to Chu Zhongtian's opinion, and did not ask him to leave Real Madrid. Seeing Chu Zhongtian's decisive statement, he knew that he would definitely not leave Real Madrid next summer.
"Then if you don't leave Real Madrid, it won't work like this all the time..."
Chu Zhongtian also felt that it was a headache. He didn't know what Mourinho thought of him. Sometimes he felt that Mourinho was good to him, and sometimes he felt that Mourinho had an objection to him... "I don't know, take one step at a time."
"Do you want me to give you an activity?" Merri asked.
The so-called activities have many meanings, which can be said to be an activity at the club's senior management to put pressure on Mourinho. It can also be understood that it is an activity outside to see if any club is interested in Chu Zhongtian, and then release the news to put pressure on Real Madrid.
In the end, Mourinho had to put down his airs and let Chu Zhongtian return to the starting lineup.
Chu Zhongtian understood Meili's meaning, but he thought about it and told Meili: "Forget it, it's just that he didn't play in two games. It's not a big deal, it's just that there's a fierce argument outside."
After ending Meili's call, Chu Zhongtian looked up and saw Emily who was smiling at him.
Although this matter was riots outside, Chu Zhongtian had never heard Emily say something like "Why don't we transfer?"
She is always the one who believes in herself the most, and she believes in herself no matter what the situation is.
Chu Zhongtian hugged Emily.
There is no need to say too much between them, the trust that has been together for so many years is enough.
※※※After the Athletic Bilbao game, the conflict between Chu Zhongtian and Mourinho was revealed by the media, so Real Madrid's eight consecutive victories in the new season were drowned in the news that Chu Zhongtian and Mourinho had a strong "gay affection".
Many people know what happened between Chu Zhongtian and Mourinho, but neither side spoke.
This actually stimulated the public's curiosity, as if he would not give up until he dug it out.
Chu Zhongtian received a call after the training.
"Hi, Chinese boy, long time no see, do you still remember me?" A slightly tired female voice came from the other end of the phone.
Chu Zhongtian was stunned for a moment, then said, "Miss Costa?"
"I said, you can call me Ava..." the woman on the other end of the phone chuckled.
"So Ava...is there anything wrong with me?"
"That's right, I want you to be on my show. I wonder if I have this honor?" Ava Hernandez Costa said on the other end of the phone.
Chu Zhongtian remembered that after Miss Costa had just transferred to Real Madrid, he couldn't wait to hope that she could appear on her show. However, at that time, she didn't plan to spend all her time and thoughts outside the football field, so she refused.
Now she is clear about the purpose of her on the show. Now there are many conflicts with Mourinho, and there are many speculations outside. Is there anything better than asking it in person? So when I am on his show, I will definitely be asked such questions.
Relying on his own nature, Chu Zhongtian didn't like to use this kind of thing as a topic of conversation for others. So he refused without thinking: "I'm sorry, I'm a little busy recently..."
Hernandez Costa laughed and said, "If I tell you, Jose Mourinho is coming in this episode, Chu?"
Chu Zhongtian was stunned.
Mourinho wants to participate in this show?
He wasn't surprised that Mourinho would participate in a TV interview program, that Mourinho participated more than him. He was surprised that Mourinho would participate in this program with very obvious intentions at this time - would he want to use this program to say something?
"How is it? Chu, consider it. I'm very serious about it and invite you again. It's not something a gentleman should do if he makes a beautiful woman disappointed twice in a row..."
Chu Zhongtian didn't care about any gentlemanly and beautiful women. He was just thinking about what Mourinho was going to do on the show.
After thinking for a while, he felt that no matter what, he would know that he would go to the show by himself. Meeting Mourinho in person may also help solve the problem.
He nodded: "Okay, I promise you."
Hernandez Costa laughed.
※※Three days later, Chu Zhongtian drove to participate in the filming of the program.
Ava Hernandez Costa’s program is called "Football Vision". It often invites many football celebrities to come for interviews and interact with live audiences. Moreover, this program is more gossipy, so the ratings are very high. Costa is also one of the pillars of the TV station.
He met Mourinho at the door.
Mourinho was a little surprised when he saw Chu Zhongtian, and then he grinned: "Costa told me that there is a mysterious guest. I was still guessing who it was, but I didn't expect it was you." His smile did not represent friendship, because he couldn't tell whether he was praising you or ridicule you.
Chu Zhongtian also laughed: "I refused when she called me at the beginning. But when I heard that you were coming, I agreed."
Perhaps others are afraid of Mourinho, but Chu Zhongtian is not afraid. There is no pressure to get along with him. He can say whatever he should say and say whatever he should say. He and Mourinho have "quarrelled" twice, so what else are there to be afraid of?
Mourinho's smile became stronger.
"Guess what Miss Costa asked us to do?" he asked Chu Zhongtian.
"Of course I want to ask you why I left me out of the roster for two consecutive games and ask me if I have any conflicts with you." Chu Zhongtian said with a smile.
Mourinho looked surprised: "Do I have any conflicts with you?"
Chu Zhongtian shook his head: "I don't think there is."
Mourinho nodded: "Yes. I think so too."
Chu Zhongtian said: "But I want to hear your answer, coach."
Mourinho turned his head and looked around. This was the parking lot of the TV station, and there were not many people. "I have a question to ask you, Chu. What are you planning to do after you retire?"
Chu Zhongtian was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Mourinho to ask this.
"I didn't think about it..." he replied.
"Well, I heard you used to work as a coach in Hoffenheim?" Mourinho continued.
“Yes, part-time.”
"What are you responsible for? Training?"
Both of them seemed to be in a hurry to enter. Before the show started, they stood in the parking lot and chatted.
"No, I'm not responsible for training. I just provide some tactical ideas..." Chu Zhongtian laughed. The transformation of his role was thanks to Mourinho. The Champions League match last year was to deal with Mourinho's Inter Milan, and Hoffenheim was forced to do so. With Chu Zhongtian's performance as the core, the whole team cooperated with his actions, and he told the coaching team what he usually thought of, and the coaching team changed it into a tactic that was indeed feasible and trained.
In this way, Chu Zhongtian got a part-time job as a coach.
Mourinho did not doubt what Chu Zhongtian said. After talking to Chu Zhongtian alone that day, he looked at the game against Atletico Madrid many times, thinking about what Chu Zhongtian said. The more he looked, the more he felt the terrifying thing about this person. Because every detail of him was confirmed... "Well... I have a suggestion, do you want to listen?" Mourinho said.
"Look at me with your ears."
"Be a coach."
Chu Zhongtian was stunned. Unexpectedly, Mourinho also made this suggestion. When he was in Hoffenheim, Rangnick made the same suggestion. At that time, he had just celebrated his 25th birthday and it was still early for him to retire, so he didn't take it seriously at all.
Now I heard this statement again, and it comes from Mourinho, the first football coach today... Mourinho did not talk to Chu Zhongtian anymore, but walked out of the parking lot.
Chu Zhongtian thought behind him for a while and left.
※※※On the show that night, Mourinho denied that there was any conflict between him and Chu Zhongtian.
"No, we have a good relationship. There is no problem." When he said this, he also looked at Chu Zhongtian.
The live TV broadcast immediately gave Chu Zhongtian a close-up. Chu Zhongtian smiled and could not see any unhappiness.
Ava Hernandez Costa turned to Chu Zhongtian again: "Is Jose right?"
Chu Zhongtian nodded: "Yes, there is no problem."
Obviously, this answer is not what everyone expects most. If it is harmonious, there is no value for hype. Only when there is conflict can there be excitement.
Ava was obviously ready. She smiled and took out two pairs of earplugs and showed everyone: "These are earplugs with good sound insulation, and there is music playing inside. I plan to let them wear them separately, and I will ask them separately to see what kind of answers they can get."
The audience victory sounded. Chu Zhongtian laughed - Damn, isn't this a skit on the Spring Festival Gala? It turns out that he and Mourinho became Baiyun and Heizu... I just don't know who Baiyun and who is Heizu... Mourinho didn't care about the beauty's little tricks, so he took it and put it on his ears. Since he wore it first, he naturally could only ask Chu Zhongtian first.
Ava smiled at Chu Zhongtian: "Okay, Chinese boy, now you can tell the truth. Don't worry, Jose can't hear it."
The audience below burst into laughter.
To be continued...