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At the back entrance of San Remo Stadium, Lu Yang appeared.
Sotu told him someone was looking for him.
But the first thing that caught Lu Yang’s eye was a red Ferrari 488 sports car.
This is a new model for this year, with a market price exceeding Five Hundred Thousand euros.
In the team, the only people who can afford such a luxury car are Latu Yidi and Becher’s, and the latter would have to scrimp and save to manage it.
Standing next to the Ferrari was the chairman of San Remo, Mr. Russell.
"Lu!"
Russell stopped Lu Yang, then tossed something to him.
Lu Yang caught it.
It was the car key to the Ferrari 488.
"Now, it’s yours." Russell said, with a bit of guilt, "You helped the team reach the top eight. You are the undisputed leader of San Remo. This is the team’s gift to you."
Lu Yang looked at the car key.
To be honest, he had never driven such a good car in his previous life.
And he doesn’t own one in this life either.
Perhaps with installment payments, it might be affordable, but the frugal Lu Yang is currently more accustomed to riding in Morici’s small car worth no more than Thirty thousand euros.
Moreover, Lu Yang is only seventeen and can’t even get a driver’s license.
Whereas the little guy has already turned eighteen.
"This is due to the team’s efforts." Lu Yang looked at Russell.
"Of course, everyone on the team will receive a bonus." Russell indicated that Lu need not worry about that.
Lu Yang smiled, walked to Russell, and put the car key on the hood: "Thank you for your kind gesture, but I personally have never been accustomed to accepting gifts."
Russell was stunned, then seemed to understand, nodding: "Alright, I won’t insist. But this summer, the team will offer a contract that will absolutely satisfy you! Absolutely!"
Not liking gifts doesn’t mean he doesn’t like the things being gifted.
It’s because they don’t like the essence of gifting.
Because gifting is essentially eating at someone else’s discretion.
Others give it if they want, and don’t if they don’t want to.
Truly talented individuals never accept gifts.
They earn everything they want with their abilities.
Especially those who dare to refuse high-value gifts, they often possess extreme self-confidence.
It’s a wonderful characteristic.
Some may think that this behavior of throwing money out of one’s pocket is foolish.
But it also reflects their high standards and strict demands on themselves, which spurs them to keep pushing forward.
What motivates players to keep moving forward?
Is it money?
Then once they’ve made enough, they will start to fall into decline.
Is it beauty?
Then as soon as many models flock to a player, he becomes further removed from the pitch.
Is it fame?
Then after several interviews with major media outlets, appearing in some variety shows, and guest-starring in a few movies, their hearts become lazy.
Only obsessive self-esteem can drive them to never stop on a certain path.
For such players, apart from injuries, you never have to worry about them going into a slump.
Even injuries won’t stop their progress.
So, when Lu Yang refused the Ferrari, Russell was determined.
This summer, San Remo will make all of Italian Football aware of Lu Yang’s value to the team, and make sure San Remo’s respect for Lu Yang is known!
This is also to compensate for the series of troubles brought by Becher’s during the winter transfer window.
Russell opened his arms, indicating a hug with Lu Yang.
Lu Yang accepted the hug, not excessively blaming Russell. A team chairman offering gifts to apologize and willing to propose a big contract in the summer—what more could he ask for?
Everyone makes mistakes.
Moreover, Russell’s intention was indeed to make the team better, not to replace himself. Russell’s actions are fundamentally different from Bartomeu.
This Ferrari, rather than a reward for leading the team to the top eight of the cup, serves as a subtle apology from Russell.
But what Lu Yang did not expect was, during the hug, Russell whispered to Lu Yang: "Sorry, Lu, this time I acted on good intentions but did the wrong thing. I was wrong."
This sentence may seem brief, but...
Remember what kind of wealth Russell has!
He’s a top European tycoon.
Getting someone like him to say sorry face-to-face is extremely difficult.
He is not the type of shameless internet entrepreneur who can kneel and bow for attention and assemble a full package of stunts in no time. Becoming a friend and losing out to become the richest!
He is an industrialist with relatively high status who enjoys a certain reputation in both the European capital circle and the socialite circle. He has his own aristocratic pride.
At this moment, being able to bow before Lu Yang indicates that Russell really likes football and values Lu Yang highly.
"It’s alright, actually you didn’t do anything wrong." Lu Yang didn’t hold a grudge against Russell. In fact, both of their goals are the same, leading San Remo to a higher stage, "You just don’t know how great we will be in the future!"
Russell felt a chill, yet filled with happiness.
This is Lu Yang!
A player whose dreams are always above the sky but who always performs beyond his ambitions on the pitch.
His future is destined to change football and become a legend!
Russell is utterly convinced!
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