Chapter 247: Secret Battle

In front of a tombstone that was eroded by wind and rain, which could no longer be seen clearly, the two stopped. This was just an ordinary tombstone that could not be more ordinary. Looking around, there were countless tombstones in this cemetery, which stood quietly here.

But this one is very special because it lacks care. The white tombstone has been turned into black and gray and is dilapidated.

"This is 'my's father."

Tang stood in front of the tombstone and said.

Tang En squatted down and reached out to pick the dark spots on it. He thought it was just an ordinary stain, but he didn't expect it to seep into the stone tablet, so it was impossible to pick it off.

"I haven't been here since the funeral."

"how long?"

"Ten years."

Tang En looked up at Tang. This world is indeed long enough. The British people’s family concept is different from that in China. Children will leave their parents after they grow up and don’t contact each other frequently.

But it's too much to see this kind of father who has been dead for ten years...

Tang knew what Tang En was thinking, and he said, "He is my father, just because he gave birth to me with his mother."

"You hate your dad?"

"No." Tang shook his head, "It's hatred."

Tang En was speechless. It seems that in the years ten years ago, many things happened that made him desperately want to forget but he could not forget them in the end.

"He was diagnosed with alcoholism and smoking... three diseases were found before he died, and each of them could cause him to die alone."

"Where is your mother?"

"I ran away, a long time ago, so long... I can't remember the specific time."

“Never contacted again?”

After hearing Tang En's question, Tang suddenly smiled: "She wished she had nothing to do with this family, and she had never even had this family in her life. Her alcoholic husband and her incompetent and cowardly son were her nightmare... How could she still contact me on her own initiative? Maybe she had died long ago.

Burying it in a public cemetery where I don’t know where. I think it would be a big mistake for the three of us to get together."

Tang En was stunned when he heard this. He really didn't know that "his own"'s life experience was so tortuous, and it seemed even worse than George Wood.

He stood up again.

"I think I know why you are willing to be a 'Chinese Tang'."

"I'm sorry, I snatched your family..." Tang lowered his head and apologized.

Tang En hugged him, "I never thought it was a great thing to have an ordinary family of three before, and now I don't think it's great... But after seeing you, I think it's a great blessing to have it... You're going back to China this summer, right?"

"Well. I told them this is a 'family leave'."

"Say hello to the two elders on my behalf... Well, no." Tang En suddenly changed his mind. "When will you leave?"

"It's not sure, but the season will definitely end."

Tang En looked up and thought about it. He was considering Xianya's summer vacation arrangements. Now he couldn't call the little girl to ask her how to arrange the summer vacation, but... she would probably be very busy, right? After all, she is no longer a student.

"So, Tang. The season is over, don't rush back, accompany me to Germany."

"Germany? World Cup?"

Tang En nodded: "Go and watch a complete World Cup. By the way, find out if there is any cheapness. Then... I'll go back to China with you."

Tang was a little surprised: "You're going back too?"

"Well, do you remember what happened to you when I encountered you in Chengdu? That time I tried to go back to my hometown to visit the two elders, but I just watched it secretly because I didn't know how to explain to them that a foreigner suddenly ran to see them.

Now, I am your friend. You can step into that house openly and see...our parents."

"Good...good idea."

"Let's go, let's go back." Tang En turned around and walked out of the cemetery.

Tang turned around and looked at the tombstone, then turned around and caught up with Tang En.

"Hey. Tang... You used to, did you ever fall in love before we exchanged each other? Have you ever liked which girl?"

"No. "

"Your life is so boring..."

Tang En knew what "Tony Tang En" looked like before, his family, his "life experience", and then he felt that he was getting closer to Tang Di again.

He is already considering transferring Tang to the first team coaching staff next season.

This kid has proved his ability in the youth team. In just two seasons, he has gone from an ordinary youth team coach to an assistant coach of the youth team. Everyone in the team knows that Tang from China has real talent and knowledge.

At this time, I will convince Evan that I will not encounter any obstacles again.

After this matter was settled, Tang En temporarily put it aside and prepared for the final stage of the season.

On April 15, Forests welcomed Tottenham at home, and they must win this game because Manchester United chased them very tightly.

The performance of Forest players did not disappoint Done, they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at their home court.

At the same time, Manchester United tied 0:0 against Sunderland away. The points gap between the two teams was widened to four points.

On April 17, in the 35th round of the league, Nottingham Forest won Birmingham 2:1 at home. The two consecutive victories at the critical moment bought time for Don Eun.

Although Manchester United also won this round of the league. However, the four-point lead allowed him to prepare for the semi-finals of the Champions League with peace of mind.

At the same time, when preparing for the semi-finals with Arsenal, Don always feels strange - this is not the semi-finals of the Champions League. This is just an ordinary league game...

Why do you feel this way? Because both teams are too familiar with each other, they both come from the same league and often fight, and Don and Wenger have some personal relationships.

The semi-final with Arsenal is far from the excitement he had before the match with Inter Milan. He thought that perhaps the opponent would be better if it was Barcelona.

When talking about Arsenal, Donn suddenly remembered another thing, which he didn't take in his heart before. But when the two teams were about to meet in the semi-finals of the Champions League, they had to reexamine it.

He went to see the record of Arsenal this season's Champions League.

Since entering the quarterfinals, Arsenal has scored in a row.

In the quarterfinals against Real Madrid, the total score of two rounds was 4:2.

In the quarterfinals against Juventus, the total score of two rounds was 3:2.

Looking at this set of data, Tang En frowned.

This is different from what he remembers.

He remembers that Arsenal was able to successfully enter the European Champions League final this season, which was related to Wenger's decision to make great efforts to defend. After Arsenal entered the quarterfinals, he entered the final without losing a goal, which is the best proof.

At the same time, while grasping the defensive ground, Arsenal's offensive firepower has weakened, which must be the price of focusing on defense.

I remember that before, Tang En joked that Wenger was enlightened and knew that defense was the most important thing to win the championship in the competition.

But what's going on now? Arsenal has not changed their usual style. Wenger continued to attack football in the Champions League, and they defeated Real Madrid and Juventus with their mercury offensive and exquisite cooperation...

It is obvious that the difference between the time and space that Don En is in now and the time and space he knows is getting bigger and bigger. Arsenal did not rely on defense but reached the semi-finals, and their offense is still gorgeous and sharp.

Looking at the Arsenal game highlights displayed on the TV screen and looking at the familiar offensive routines and styles, Donn is sure that the team on the screen is indeed Arsenal. There is no doubt.

To be honest, Don Edward likes Arsenal like this because he is open. As an opponent, he will have more opportunities to find the opponent's defense weaknesses and loopholes. Then use it.

Football matches are a game where the opponent's weaknesses are found and desperately covering up one's weaknesses.

If Arsenal is really different from what he remembers and still sticks to this open style of play in the semifinals, then...

Another thought popped out of Tang En's mind.

"Tang."

"Um?"

"Do you have videos of Arsenal's last league games?"

Tang stood up from the floor and walked to the front of a row of bookcases. Although it was a bookcase, there were rows of video tapes and CDs neatly placed on it.

He stood in front of the shelf marked "Arsenal" and asked, "How many rounds are there?"

"From the thirty-three rounds to the present."

Tang took out the three video tapes that Tang En needed and handed them to him.

"Thank you, can you help me put it in?" Tang En pointed to the video recorder.

When the video of Arsenal's last three rounds of games appeared on the TV screen, Don Eun and Don stared at the screen. No one spoke.

After watching three games by fast forward, Tang En was stunned for a while.

"This is completely different from what I saw in the Champions League highlights... Defensive counterattack, defensive counterattack, defensive counterattack... I was really surprised to see Arsenal in this way."

Arsenal won all three league rounds, and without exception, they all won 1:0.

Arsenal did not have the advantage in the scene, but was mostly played by the opponent. The ball possession ratio did not have the upper hand. The typical "Arsenal style" in the past could not be seen, or was cleverly hidden by Wenger.

Henry and others were as efficient as ever. All the few opportunities were seized, and the three rounds of the competition ended...

"Do you know what I thought of?" Tang asked suddenly.

Don Eun nodded, pointed to the screen and said, "Of course I know, this is Nottingham Forest."
To be continued...