Chapter 146 Formal Signing(1/2)
Chu Zhongtian didn't know how he fell asleep Sunday night. Even on the eve of the FA Cup against Chelsea more than two months ago, he had never been so excited and nervous.
Maybe it is because this will be a turning point in his life?
How many such turns can a person have in his life?
He was excited when he thought of becoming a member of Chelsea - although he was still an extra-staff - he felt excited. Although he could not represent Chelsea now, there was always hope in the future. He had entered a strong team with one foot, and he was already too far ahead of others at the starting line.
If you can get the chance to play in the national team and get a labor certificate in the future, you can represent Chelsea in the Premier League and collide with those powerful opponents in the most intense league in the world, once a week... There is nothing better than this!
Just thinking about it, I would toss and turn on the bed excitedly and whisper.
With such fantasy, Chu Zhongtian finally forced himself to fall asleep, otherwise it would be too embarrassing to sign a contract tomorrow... When he woke up, the sky had turned white, and he glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside - 6:15.
He sat up from the bed, naked on his upper body, wearing only a pair of underwear, revealing his strong muscles. He could clearly see six pack abs on his abdomen, and there was no fat on his legs.
After getting out of bed, Chu Zhongtian did the pulling movement, then lay back on the bed and started to do sit-ups.
Five hundred in the morning and five hundred in the evening.
This exercise made his waist and abdomen very strong, and it was one of the reasons why he had outstanding explosive power on the field, and could stand up and rush towards his opponent when he fell to the ground, and could jump up on the spot multiple times in a few seconds.
After doing sit-ups, he changed his clothes, picked up the football, and prepared to go out for a run.
Although he is going to sign a contract today, he doesn't plan to relax his self-exercise plan.
When the technology is still not good, physical fitness is the foundation for him to gain a foothold in this cruel world. He can give up anything, but his body cannot lose it.
When Chu Zhongtian went out, Yang Yang happened to get up to go to the bathroom. When he saw him, he asked: "Aren't you signing a contract today, Da Chu?"
Chu Zhongtian nodded: "Yes."
"Then are you going out for a run?"
“There is no conflict between signing and running.”
"You are really a physically crazy..." Yang Yang's physical fitness is average, and Chu Zhongtian's body is simply an alien to him. "By the way, on such a formal occasion, should I lend you a suit?"
Yang Yang's body is similar to Chu Zhongtian, but he is a little thinner. Some of their clothes can be worn in a different way.
Chu Zhongtian shook his head: "No, I'll wear a short-sleeved T-shirt and jeans."
"Okay, whatever you want..." Yang Yang muttered and got into the toilet, while Chu Zhongtian closed the door and ran out.
While jogging on the sidewalk in the early morning, Chu Zhongtian fully enjoyed the cold and fresh air. The football under his feet was constantly kicked forward by him at a fixed frequency, rubbing against the concrete floor and making a unique sound.
He discovered a fact that only when he runs like this can his mood be truly calm, and the anxiety full of longing for the future gradually disappears during running.
Some people use meditation to achieve a state of peace of mind and unity between man and nature. Chu Zhongtian uses running. The sweat that is thrown out of his arms is actually many troubles and distracting thoughts. They are thrown away, arise, and then shaken away.
An hour later, Chu Zhongtian slowly walked back to the apartment, sweat flowing down his arms and legs. But he was refreshed.
After returning to the apartment, I took a shower, changed my clothes, and made breakfast for Yang Yang and himself. After using breakfast, I got up and went to the Wimbledon Bar. He made an appointment with Mr. Elliot to meet there, and then took Elliot's car to sign a contract at Stamford Bridge.
"Big Chu!"
Before leaving the house, he was stopped by Yang Yang.
"What's the matter, Lao Yang?" Chu Zhongtian looked back at him and asked.
Yang Yang didn't say anything, but just gave him a thumbs up.
He also gave a thumbs up.
※※※I didn't wait long in the Wimbledon bar, Chu Zhongtian almost arrived, and Mr. Elliott drove to pick him up.
"Good luck, Chu!"
"Smile, be careful to keep smiling, Chu!"
Everyone stood at the door and waved goodbye to Chu Zhongtian.
"Let's go, Chu." Elliot closed the door, started the car, and turned onto the road.
※※※Xu Xiaodi estimated the time Chu Zhongtian arrived in the store and set off.
But when he felt the Wimbledon bar, he didn't see Chu Zhongtian. The person standing behind the bar was the fat boss John.
He walked up to him with some confusion: "Uh... Hello Mr. John. Where is Chu..."
"Let's go." Boss John knew him because he often came to the bar to find Chu Zhongtian. Every time he came, he would definitely order a glass of wine. He was also a customer of the bar.
"Leave?" This answer made Xu Xiaodi a little confused. Where did he go?
"Well, I just left. Just before you come..." Boss John looked at his watch, "Five minutes."
"Ah? Then where did he go?"
“Stanford Bridge.”
As soon as the name came out, Xu Xiaodi's heart beat violently a few times.
"This...what he did..." he asked with a grudge against his excitement.
"Go to sign the contract." Boss John thought that he had already signed the contract with Chu Zhongtian, and it was meaningless to keep it confidential at this time. I believe the news media will know soon. Xu Xiaodi often comes here to chat with Chu Zhongtian and tell him nothing.
"Sign the contract?" Xu Xiaodi opened her mouth and floated higher, but he still couldn't suppress his excitement.
"Well, with Chelsea."
The smile on Xu Xiaodi's face instantly bloomed, and he grabbed Boss John's hand: "Thank you, Mr. John! Thank you! I have something to do today, and I will definitely come here to have a few drinks next time!"
Throwing this sentence, he turned around and rushed out of the bar.
Now he really wants to laugh out loud.
Ha ha ha ha!
I guessed it right!
Chu Zhongtian signs with Chelsea!
Those bastards who look down on me and think I'm bragging, just wait to lick all the phlegm you spit out back! Hahaha!
※※When Chu Zhongtian and Elliot arrived at Stamford Bridge, the parking lot outside was quiet. There were no people on the outside of the stadium. Today was Monday, and the game day just ended, which was the day for players and fans to rest.
After getting off the car, he looked up at the towering exterior wall of Stamford Bridge Stadium.
Elliot got off the car from the other side, and when he saw him like this, he also looked up at Stamford Bridge Stadium.
"It's much grander than King's Ranch?" he asked with a smile.
Chu Zhongtian nodded.
"One day, you will play football here, Chu."
Chu Zhongtian withdrew his gaze and smiled at Elliott, "Thank you, Mr. Elliott."
"Let's go, Chu. Don't let them wait too long."
The two walked out of the parking lot side by side, thinking about the gate of the court. Next to the huge Stamford Bridge Stadium, they looked very small.
※※※ Chu Zhongtian did not see any club's senior management in the stadium, club chairman Bates, CEO Kenyon, the legendary behind-the-scenes boss Abramovich, and head coach Ranieri... He did not see any of these people. Only Chelsea's reserve coach Steve Clark, who was responsible for the negotiations, attended the signing ceremony.
There was no influx of media and grand welcome ceremony, and no thousands of fans were waiting for him to show his footwork in the stands. Such a signing for Chelsea would have to do a lot of pen in a season, and Chu Zhongtian was not qualified to make them have a big fanfare.
Chu Zhongtian shook hands with Steve Clark.
"Congratulations, boy. I hope you know how glorious it is to join Chelsea." Clark had a kind smile on his face, but his words were filled with a unique sense of pride, which stems from his long-term participation in a successful club.
"Do you know anything about Chelsea's history?" he asked.
Chu Zhongtian nodded: "Yes, I know some. Mr. Clark."
Maybe he was a little nervous and excited before going to bed last night, but now he is in Stamford Bridge and facing the other staff, he is normal and does not act humbly or arrogantly.
"You will know more. After the signing, you can visit the Book of Honor." Clark clapped his hands, "Okay, boy, let's get to the point--before signing, we'll have a physical examination on you to see how your health is."
"Okay, no problem, Mr. Clark."
Clark has a good impression of this Chinese young man who speaks of "Mr. Clark" - everyone likes humble, respectful, and polite people.
"Have you ever been injured, Chu?" Clark asked on the way to the physical examination.
Chu Zhongtian thought about it carefully: "When he was about fourteen years old, he broke his arm once when he played football... Is this counting, Mr. Clark?"
"Which arm?"
"Right hand, Mr. Clark." Chu Zhongtian showed his right arm.
“Do you feel any discomfort when you are moving now?”
"No, everything is OK, Mr. Clark."
“Have you ever been injured elsewhere?”
Chu Zhongtian shook his head: "No, Mr. Clark. I rarely get hurt when playing football."
Clark looked up and down at his solid body, then nodded: "Well, I can tell..." He actually had another sentence in his heart - it's all you hurt others, young man?
Walking to the door of the physical examination room, Clark patted Chu Zhongtian on the shoulder: "Okay, go in, young man."
Elliott couldn't get in, so he gave Chu Zhongtian a thumbs up outside, and Chu Zhongtian also returned with a thumbs up.
In fact, the negotiations have not been truly successful so far. If it is more rigorous, it cannot be said that Chu Zhongtian successfully joined Chelsea. Because if Chu Zhongtian was found to have any serious hidden dangers during the physical examination, all the contracts discussed before will be overturned, and all this is reasonable.
To be continued...