Her little secretary is almost becoming a special commentator for the soccer column, knowing more about soccer than the entertainment circle, music, and movies.
But today, Sofia discovered a new face sitting to her left.
"They're in such good form, I feel that we can win against Arsenal today," Sofia started chatting with the red-haired girl next to her.
"Yes, I also think San Remo will win," Lola said.
"And you are?" Sofia naturally inquired about the other person's background.
"I'm Lola Winter," Lola spoke up, "the daughter of the Arsenal coach opposite."
"Oh... ah? Sorry, I didn't mean to," Sofia appeared genuinely apologetic, but a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes.
Why is someone from Arsenal sitting in the San Remo family area?
"No worries, I'm hanging out with my boss now, setting up a private soccer team exclusively for him," Lola pointed at Lu Yang, "What, didn't Lu Yang tell you?"
One has to admit, women's acting skills are innate.
Lu Yang's private team?
Sofia frowned slightly, but quickly broke into a smile: "Is it a team for diet, training, data analysis? He told me about it, but I didn't expect him to find such a pretty girl to handle these things."
"That's quite tough!"
"He's always been like that, doesn't know how to take care of beauty. If he ever upsets you, definitely tell me, sis, and I'll give him a good talking to for you!"
Tia, who was beside, listened with admiration.
What's called being dominant?
This is called being dominant!
When Sister Sofia starts the tea session, there's really no room for others.
First, she pointed out that she knows about the team, which means Lu Yang mentioned it to her.
It's not just Lu Yang and Lola's little secret, and any superiority Lola felt from such a "small secret" was instantly knocked off.
Pointing out that Lola is pretty means acknowledging any non-work-related entanglement Lola might have with Lu Yang, sort of preemptively warning Lola.
Saying Lu Yang doesn't know how to take care of beauty, and could upset you in the future.
Meaning even if there's something between you and Lu Yang, Lu Yang ultimately won't choose you; it's a pre-emptive retreat.
Offering to "talk to" him highlighted that her relationship with Lu Yang is unmatched, creating a sense of superiority.
Step by step, every move lethal.
"That's not true, we communicate very well, the night before last we were talking over dinner, and before we knew it, it was quite late," Lola refused to back down.
She didn't know what she was contesting for, but she knew she had to contest.
Maybe it's just pure competitiveness, unrelated to Lu Yang, and excellent people have this bad trait.
"There could be future disagreements, that's normal," Sofia smiled.
If you can make Lu Yang interested, I'd thank you.
The biggest issue with our Lu Yang is his disinterest in such matters, if not for holidays or out of respect, I, Sofia, could sit naked on him and he'd still be video-calling Morici for a live match.
This is insane!
If you can win over such a man, that's really your skill, and it's your gain.
"Maybe we can get in touch more often and visit some exhibitions together. But I'll be mindful not to invite you to late events, after all, at your place, 8:30 pm is considered very late. It's rare to see young girls with such good habits nowadays, keep it up!" Sofia Big Sister closed the chat group.
Lola turned red with embarrassment on the side.
Her dinner with Lu Yang didn't go very late.
Including the work report, it ended by 8:00.
The reason she said they talked late was purely to give herself some sense of presence. Highlighting her charm to make Sofia feel a bit emotional.
Who would've thought Sofia would immediately clarify the timing?
Doesn't this mean Lu Yang's whereabouts are completely transparent to Sofia?
How can you compete with that?
There's nothing to compete with!
The other party's big sister is too strong!
Busted Lola's little boast in a matter of minutes.
This shows how well she knows Lu Yang.
No wonder Lu Yang's fame in the soccer world has been rising these past two years, but there's never been any romantic rumors around him.
This is the result of mutual effort and mutual protection.
Goodbye, Switzerland!
...
On the field, the warm-up time is nearing its end, and the match is about to begin.
Before heading back to the players' tunnel to prepare, Mr. Winter approached Lu Yang.
"You're scared!" Mr. Winter said, "You're pressuring me through the media, hoping I'll adjust to the starting lineup you want, such an insecure Lu, it's my first time seeing."
The mind games have begun.
In the battle of wits, every word and sentence is fraught with deadly intent.
Lu Yang can use his understanding of Mr. Winter to make off-field moves.
Mr. Winter can also use this relationship to undermine Lu Yang's confidence.
This isn't a betrayal among friends.
On the contrary, it's the joy shared by kindred spirits.
Their methods are cunning but not mean, attacking each other without breaching each other's bottom line and principles.
This is the unspoken bond.
The tacit understanding between smart people.
"No matter what you say, your daughter is now sitting in the San Remo fan stands," Lu Yang smiled, waving at Sofia and Lola, "As a father without your daughter's support, I sympathize with your situation, but I can't really relate."
Mr. Winter lost!
Damn it!
The little jacket has a draft!
Who can stand this?
Mr. Winter stomped back to the dressing room in a huff and swallowed two fast-acting heart stabilizers.
Just wait, Lu Yang, now it's your time to be cocky, in a few years, you'll be announcing an "Arsenal Dream" for your father-in-law!