Chapter 263 Football
"Senior, where shall we go today?"
Naturally, the carriage compartment was made available for visitors to sit in. Annick drove the car himself, and Matthew also took the initiative to sit on the side.
"Let's go watch a game of football. Eggsburg residents like the most besides wine."
Annick said with a smile that the weather was quite sunny today. In the morning, Norbert took Jacob to the Eggsburg University Library to get a library card.
The two sisters followed Matthew to visit some famous attractions in Eggsburg. There happened to be a football match in the afternoon, so Annick decided to take them to the venue and talk to them about the hierarchy of human needs.
"Football? I thought senior was going to take them to a play or a concert."
"No, although those are also very good, after all, they are only things that the upper class can enjoy. Now we need to show them the people's favorite entertainment method, which is unique to us Bruguet."
It's a pity that there are no movies and game consoles in this world. Otherwise, people would have enough entertainment and ways to contact the world. Who would be so loyal to religion?
The group of people headed east, spending nearly half an hour, and stopped outside a three-story stadium near the east gate, which was simply painted with lime.
"Here we go, our destination today, the second largest stadium in the country, Terra River Stadium."
Annick parked the car and introduced to the Dunland trio with a hint of excitement.
"Stadium? Mr. Annick, you want to take us to watch the sports meeting?"
When Jacob looked at this huge building with exterior walls and a roof, it was hard to imagine that it was a stadium. In his mind, finding a grassy area and surrounding it with a wooden fence would be considered a stadium.
"No, it's a football match. The sports meeting is organized by the government for national pride. The football match is different. This is a match organized voluntarily by workers for entertainment."
After Annick explained, he led a group of people to the ticket office, where there was already a long line of fans supporting their respective teams, holding signs and waiting to buy tickets.
"Soccer? That thing with a leather outer shell and an inflated rubber interior?"
Norbert obviously knew more than the Dunland trio, but the corners of his face were raised and he looked uninterested.
"Yes, don't act like you want to go back and continue studying bombs. You will be infected if you go in. It's guaranteed to be interesting."
After Annick finished speaking, he found the sales window for box tickets. Compared to the huge crowds of people queuing up for special-price and second-class seats, the box and special-class seat ticket booths were almost empty at the door.
"How about a private room, room for seven people?" Annick lowered his head and asked through the window.
"Of course, Mr. Inspector, if you want a resting area close to that team, we can provide it here."
The ticket seller smiled brightly, and then took out a schematic diagram of the stadium, which clearly divided the areas. As expected, the special tickets were in the last row. It was probably difficult to see the stadium clearly without a telescope.
The second-class seats are in the middle, but the distance between them is too small. It is difficult for Annick to compare them to sitting down, almost half-squatting.
"Sitting here is like a swarm of sardines, comparable to the density of Spring Airlines."
Annick couldn't help but complained, and then found a seat in the box, which was right next to the two teams' seating areas in the stadium.
"Who are the two teams today?"
"Today's home team is on the left, Royal Eggsburg. They wear red and green jerseys. Their star player Chris is not only tall and handsome, but also has amazing physical strength."
Stars appeared in the conductor's glasses, and she pointed at the poster behind her, which showed a tall and handsome man with one foot on the ball, an eight-tooth smile, and a bouquet in hand.
"Then who is the visiting team?"
"Oh, the visiting team is the United Miners, wearing blue and white uniforms. There are no memorable stars. After all, they are just a group of miners and steel workers organized. By the way, the boxes are all the same price. Now there are rest areas on both sides.
All the boxes are available, so I’ll arrange a room for you in the Royal Eggsburg team’s box.”
The conductor lady smiled and then prepared to find the tickets for the corresponding box.
"Give me the right side, just the box on the far side of the Union Mine."
After speaking, Annick took out the gold pound and prepared to pay.
"Sorry, maybe I didn't hear clearly. Do you want the box over at the United Miners?"
"Yes, the box next to the Union Miners."
Annick clearly stated the position he wanted word for word. I came to watch the football. He also explained to three Dunlanders what the hierarchy of needs was. If you want me to watch male models, forget it.
"Well, our stadium will give a 25% discount to public officials. We only charge you five pounds for a box with drinks."
"No problem. By the way, how much do you usually sell for the special seats?"
Annick asked after paying the money and getting the ticket.
"Look at the teams that are playing. If a popular team like this plays today, special seats will be sold for five pence. We will also launch an annual ticket, which only costs 1 pound. Of course, Mr. Inspector, you are such a distinguished guest, and the box is available for every year
The ticket is only one hundred pounds, would you consider it?"
Annick's face was stiff, thinking that I am not Spike Lee. I can't bear to spend a huge sum of one hundred pounds to watch football every day.
"Let's talk about it later. I'll take my leave first."
He took Matthew and the others through the special passage and arrived at the already crowded stadium.
There was already a sea of red, green, blue and white. Annick and his party sat in the box in the sunshine that many fans envied.
The so-called private room is actually a small shed built with steel plates and glass, with a row of sofas and coffee tables placed inside. A maid is standing in it, pouring black tea for everyone with a smile.
"Mr. Annick, it's not cheap here."
Temesha looked around, especially the eyes coming through the glass, and asked slightly uneasily...
"It's not bad. It's only five pounds. You can enjoy a prime location, exclusive service and the envy of others. It's not a loss."
Annick tried his best to make the ticket price a great value. In this era, spending five pounds to watch football is indeed a bit of a luxury, but compared with the world on earth, such a small amount of money would probably go directly to the special price area.
"Five pounds, that's five marks. Is the salary of a Bruguet policeman that high? I really want to stay."
Jacob whispered, and then he got a look from Theresa.
"Tch, you villain, how can you be worthy of Mr. Martin?"
"Why, can't you even think about it? You brought back a lot of clothes this morning, and you're not talking about wanting to live here forever."
Jacob immediately retorted, but luckily Temesha stopped them.
"Ahem, you have to be polite as a guest."
"Humph, for the sake of my sister, I won't argue with you anymore."
After speaking, Theresa turned her head and looked at the court.
Jacob spread his hands, and then complained to Norbert in a low voice.
It took about ten minutes, and the stadium gradually filled up with people. Annick also took the opportunity to teach them the most basic knowledge, including the parts that can be used to score goals, fouls, corner kicks, free kicks and penalty kicks, as well as his own confusion.
Chapter completed!