Restricted Superstar

Early the next morning, Gao Xiaodong received a call from Andrews, saying that the chairman of Porto da Costa would like to meet him for a meal, the place is in the sky bar on the top floor of the Tevere Hotel Liberty Avenue in Lisbon.

Nima, signing a young player like me, so invigorating the team, even the chairman was dispatched. This is too much to save face. Gao Xiaodong is very excited. This is the first time he has accepted the invitation of such a rich, powerful and famous big man. Gao Xiaodong was a little excited and nervous, so he went to consult Xiao Le, what clothes he should wear to attend such a banquet, but Xiao Le is not from a rich family, so he asked him to ask Chen Qiang.

When Chen Qiang heard that the chairman of Porto Da Costa came to meet Gao Xiaodong in person, he was surprised and delighted, so he personally took Gao Xiaodong to a high-end clothing store to buy a set of suits, shoes, and belts. He also wanted to buy a piece for Gao Xiaodong. A watch, but Gao Xiaodong refused, because he spent more than three thousand euros on this body, Gao Xiaodong didn't want to owe Chen Qiang too much.

Because Andrews said that Chairman Costa will discuss the signing of the contract at the dinner, so Gao Xiaodong not only brought Xiao Le, but also let the experienced Chen Qiang accompany him.

Chen Qiang was eager to have such a chance to meet the strongest player in Portuguese football. He happily changed into a suit ten times more expensive than Gao Xiaodong, put on a Patek Philippe watch that he didn't usually wear, and then brought two more bottles of Moutai. Wine as a gift, accompanied Gao Xiaodong to go to Costa's dinner.

Liberty Avenue is the main street in the center of Lisbon. This bustling commercial street is about 1.2 kilometers long. The exquisitely paved stone walkway is inlaid with beautiful painted floor tiles, and the road is lined with endless dense trees on both sides. Many high-end hotels and various high-end brand-name shops are known as the "Champs Elysées" in Portugal.

The Sky Bar on Liberty Avenue is a place where the elites of Lisbon like to have a drink after get off work. There are a lot of rich, handsome and white, rich and beautiful. This restaurant usually opens after 4 pm. Sitting in the dining bar, you can overlook Liberty Avenue and The whole Lisbon old town.

It is the first time for Gao Xiaodong to come to the sky of the Diweili Hotel. Ascended to the top of the building, surrounded by the prosperous surroundings, overlooking the sentient beings, Gao Xiaodong couldn't help sighing: "The rich are good!"

Xiao Le stood a little stiffly and did not dare to speak. Chen Qiang smiled and said, "If you can successfully sign this time, you will be a little money person."

When he came to the best private room in the Sky Bar, Gao Xiaodong found that the Porto people Carlos, Pereira, and Andrews he knew were all there. The original college student translator was also there, as well as the famous one from Chen Qiang’s mouth. The manager Mendes was also there, only one old man with glasses he hadn't seen.

The old man with glasses stood up and said, "Is it Mr. Gao Xiaodong? Please sit down. Who are these two?"

"Hello, Chairman Costa. I am Gao Xiaodong’s agent Chen Qiang, and the manager of Xinglong Brokerage Culture Company. This is our company’s translator Xiao Le." Chen Qiang hurried forward to say hello to Costa, and delivered a gift of Moutai. "This is a small gift for you, not respectful."

"Hello, President Chen, thank you, thank you. Sit down." Costa took the gift, shook hands with Chen Qiang briefly, and then gave Mendes a deep look.

Mendes hadn't heard of Gao Xiaodong's agent last time, but Chen Qiang said he was Gao Xiaodong's agent this time, which surprised him a bit, but he just smiled calmly and didn't speak.

Xiao Le translated Chen Qiang's words to Gao Xiaodong. Gao Xiaodong was also taken aback, but he didn't say anything.

After the two parties were seated, the aperitif wine and dessert came up, and everyone had a conversation while eating.

Costa said leisurely: "Mr. Gao Xiaodong, I've heard your name for a long time. See you today, you really are a heavyweight."

After the initial restraint, Gao Xiaodong has now relaxed and said: "If you have seen me before, you will definitely say, wow, you are so slim now."

Costa laughed and said, "I can't imagine how you played in the original."

The others also laughed.

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "They all said that I was playing creepy."

Costa laughed again and said, "How long have you played?"

Gao Xiaodong pretended to stretch out his fingers and counted, "1, 2, 3... It's been almost 11 months in a blink of an eye. It's really like an arrow like the sun and the moon."

Seeing Gao Xiaodong's solemn sigh, everyone was surprised and funny.

It took 11 months for a big fat man to become a player who can play in the Portuguese second league. This progress is amazing. Before this, almost everyone, including Chen Qiang, felt that Gao Xiaodong was full of shortcomings. There are problems with technique, consciousness, and physical fitness, but if he really reaches this level in only 10 months, then this tall fat man is definitely a genius.

Pereira said in disbelief: "This is impossible. How could it be possible to make such a big improvement in 10 months? The Chinese love to brag."

Carlos said: "It's really hard to convince people. The talents of the Chinese are really so good. Why can't they be seen in the World Cup, and there is no well-known star."

Andrews said: "I can testify about this. I saw him in the Xiaodong Gaotalu province trial. Compared with the present, he was far behind. There is a video to prove it."

Gao Xiaodong shrugged, and said: "Andrews, you explain to them why they are doing this. Ning quarrel with smart people instead of talking to fools."

Chen Qiang quickly gestured with his eyes to tell Xiao Le not to translate the original words, but Xiao Le was still young and directly translated.

Costa and Mendes couldn't help but laugh, but Pereira and Carlos were so angry that their hair stood up. As the chairman and Mendes were on the sidelines, the two of them couldn't attack, they could only get angry.

At this time the dinner came, Costa persuaded everyone to drink a few glasses, and then said to Gao Xiaodong: "I heard that you want an annual salary of 200,000 euros."

Gao Xiaodong was a little guilty, but he still bit the bullet and said: "Yes, I think this annual salary only matches Porto's rich status."

This kid also fooled me. Costa smiled, cleared his throat, and said: "For ordinary teams, this is a high salary. For Porto, such an annual salary is of course trivial. I can promise you... But you You must have the ability to match this annual salary."

Gao Xiaodong said: "Chairman, please make it clear."

Costa sternly said: "Professional football is not a trifle. The annual salary of 200,000 is the salary level of the Portuguese Super League substitute. Therefore, if you want this annual salary, you must also get the performance of the Portuguese Super League forward. In other words, you must be in three and a half years. Scored 20 goals in the Portuguese Super League, the Portuguese Cup, the Portuguese League Cup, and the Portuguese Super Cup within the season. Not only did the 200,000 annual salary disappear, but also the 120,000 Euro annual salary we were prepared to provide. There is only a subsidy of 8,000 euros per year, can you accept it?"

After listening to Chairman Costa finished speaking, Pereira and Carlos stared at Gao Xiaodong with a sneer, thinking, aren’t you bragging? Don't you think you are a genius? Have the ability to take over Chairman Costa's big trick.

Mendes also smiled and waited to see how Gao Xiaodong picked up Costa’s big move. He admired this young man with a personality similar to him, but if a silkworm wants to become a butterfly, it must undergo a cruel test. Help him at the right time, but can't let him avoid these trials.

Andrews is a little nervous. He hopes that Gao Xiaodong will take this bet. At the same time, he is worried about Gao Xiaodong. Three years later, Gao Xiaodong is only 21 years old. He is still a young player. Will he be able to play in the Portuguese Super League within three years? Can he score 20 goals? This difficulty is not as big as normal, it is better than the super genius Costiano at Manchester United now. Ronaldo, at the age of 21, only scored 31 goals.

When Chen Qiang heard Costa's words, his face changed immediately, saying that Costa was old and cunning. When I saw him today, the figure who can cover the sky in Portuguese football is really extraordinary. He anxiously said in Gao Xiaodong's ear: "This must not be Promise, this is obviously a trap for you to jump. If you don’t score 20 goals, you can only get 8,000 euros per year in three and a half years. This is too cheating. It is better to accept an annual salary of 120,000 euros per year, excluding tax, With all kinds of subsidies, there are millions of yuan a year, Xiaodong, you can't be too greedy."