Chapter 173 An Impressive Entrance

Zhao Gang's question caused the atmosphere to become subtle.

The reporters hadn't expected Zhao Gang, usually so low-key and thorough, to suddenly ask a question in return.

Clearly, he was angry, very angry, about the issue.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have reacted like that.

The reporter sat there awkwardly, not daring to retort in such a setting, much less to be sarcastic.

Even if he could righteously rebuke Zhao Gang, telling him he should thank the leaders, he wouldn't dare voice it.

The reporter's clever scheme to have Zhao Gang express his gratitude to the leaders and make them happy had failed.

However, because of this embarrassment, he would likely gain the attention of certain leaders. After all, he had been put in such an awkward position by Zhao Gang in his attempt to make them look good.

A good dog.

Soon, another reporter came to defuse the situation, not for the reporter who was eager to impress the higher-ups, but for himself and everyone else in the room.

Zhao Gang continued to answer a few more questions, looking ahead to his future in the English Premier League and in Dragon Country. Then, the press conference finally came to an end.

In Lippi's impression, Zhao Gang was young but mature. During training, his teammates often made mistakes in their positioning, which Lippi sometimes found unbearable, but Zhao Gang always endured it.

He was humble and gentle, and rarely got angry.

This time, the reporter's question had almost made him lose his composure.

Clearly, Zhao Gang had very clear principles and bottom lines.

As long as they weren't touched, there wouldn't be any problems.

Lippi walked with Zhao Gang, hesitating.

Because Xu Pidaishu had asked him to arrange a meal for Zhao Gang.

It was a small matter. Lippi, having earned so much money, had readily agreed. He thought he understood Zhao Gang well and that Zhao Gang greatly respected him as a coach. This wouldn't be difficult, right?

Now, Lippi wasn't so sure. What if Zhao Gang hated these social engagements and it touched his bottom line? Wouldn't it be embarrassing if he said so?

But he had to say something. He had already promised Xu Pidaishu. Xu Pidaishu had given him so much money. Taking money and doing the job was only right.

"Zhao," Lippi finally decided to ask. If Zhao Gang was unwilling, he would drop it.

Zhao Gang looked at Lippi. They could communicate in English.

"In Dragon Country, there are many interpersonal relationships, right?"

Lippi had come here a few years ago and hadn't been used to it at first, but later he got accustomed to it.

In the end, he even found the feeling of being the center of attention quite enjoyable.

The old man not only received a lot of money, but also gained great psychological satisfaction.

"Yes, the situation is different in each place. There are good and bad sides. These relationships aren't all bad. You can indeed make friends and they can bring some benefits," Zhao Gang said, very familiar with such interpersonal interactions.

In his previous life, he had both despised and desperately sought such things. He had begged and pleaded everywhere, drank so much alcohol, offered so many smiles. He played football, earned money, and eventually became a coach, living more comfortably than most people.

"If Boss Xu wants to discuss some business with you, such as needing you to be a spokesperson or some cooperation, would you agree?"

Zhao Gang knew what was going on as soon as he heard it.

Xu Pidaishu wanted to cooperate with him. There were other ways to contact him openly, but having an intermediary would be more effective.

With Lippi, the coach, the meeting between the two could be smoother and more intimate.

"If you, Coach, are the one asking, of course I'll go."

Lippi smiled, putting his arm around Zhao Gang's shoulder. This kid was very easy to talk to as long as his bottom line wasn't touched.

"Tomorrow then. The day after tomorrow, I'm going back to Lianhai and then back to England."

They arranged a time and place.

Zhao Gang directly requested to leave the team and wouldn't be reporting back. Lippi had the final say on this matter, and he had no reason to stop Zhao Gang.

There were also Hengtai properties in Mingkun.

Having received Lippi's reply, Xu Pidaishu actually came to the hotel in person the next day, showing how much he valued Zhao Gang.

A man like him could see at a glance what Zhao Gang would achieve in the future.

Zhao Gang might not earn as much money as him even if he worked his whole life, but Zhao Gang's influence would definitely surpass him and even the entire Hengtai Group in the future.

Yao Giant was a role model. Zhao Gang's reputation in the future would be no lower than Yao Giant's at the very least.

When Zhao Gang received the message and went downstairs, Xu Pidaishu was just walking into the hotel with three assistants. Two men in suits and leather shoes stood guard at the door.

Very impressive.

He was wearing a suit and a very imposing fur coat. He walked with his head held high and his chest out, with a powerful aura. Zhao Gang wondered, how did this guy keep his coat from falling off when it was just draped over his shoulders?

Seeing Zhao Gang coming over, Xu Pidaishu smiled, flicked his shoulder, and the coat flew off. He didn't even have to worry about it falling to the ground. He walked straight towards Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang was stunned. The beautiful assistant next to him continued to look straight ahead, as if she hadn't seen anything.

The other assistant behind him, who had been walking so spiritedly a moment before, immediately caught the coat as it flew off, folded it twice, and held it in his arms, continuing forward without stopping!

Just this, just this one move, stunned Zhao Gang.

This was the ultimate show-off.

This level of tacit understanding, looking so handsome and dashing, must have taken a lot of secret training to achieve.

Zhao Gang could imagine it. In a large office, Xu Pidaishu walked in front, and the assistant followed behind, ready at any moment, waiting for Xu Pidaishu to flick his shoulder and quickly catch the coat.

At first, they must have been nervous, but later it became second nature. As soon as Xu Pidaishu made a move, they knew what to do.

"Boss Xu really knows how to make an entrance," Zhao Gang couldn't help but say in his heart. He went up to greet him, and the two shook hands warmly.

Xu Pidaishu called him Little Zhao with every other word, very affectionate.

Zhao Gang felt a little unnatural because Little Zhao was what Aoli called him when she was about to get a beating.

Xu Pidaishu led Zhao Gang out, preparing to show Zhao Gang his strength, take Zhao Gang to the Hengtai branch for a look, and then go to a pre-arranged hotel for dinner and talk business.

The assistants behind Xu Pidaishu unfolded the coat and put it on him unobtrusively as Zhao Gang and Xu Pidaishu walked out!

Oh, this assistant must be responsible for just this?

He must earn tens of thousands a month?

Boss Xu's attention to detail was everywhere.

Outside the door, there were six more bodyguards in neat suits and sunglasses, standing in two rows, all the way to the Rolls Royce. One person stood alone at the car door, probably the driver.

Xu Pidaishu liked Rolls Royces the most. This one wasn't his headquarters' bulletproof special vehicle, but probably the one from the Mingkun branch.

It was a bit lower in class, but the impression it gave was still unmatched by most people.

Zhao Gang wondered what he had done to deserve this kind of treatment.

The bodyguards did the bodyguards' jobs, the assistants did the assistants' jobs, the driver did the driver's jobs, with a clear division of labor.

The driver opened the car door and Xu Pidaishu flicked his shoulder, the coat flying off. The assistant immediately caught it, while another assistant quickly reached out to shield the edge of the car, making Zhao Gang stare in amazement.

Amazing!

The two got into the car, the driver closed the door, and then walked around the back of the car to the driver's seat.

Zhao Gang noticed that only after the two of them got into the car did the other four drivers standing outside get into their respective cars. Then, the two bodyguards at the door got into the car in front, and after they started, the remaining bodyguards and assistants got into the cars behind.

Of course, the beautiful assistant got into the passenger seat of the Rolls Royce.

Well-trained and orderly.

I wonder what it would be like in a dangerous situation.

Zhao Gang was envious.

The two chatted and laughed in the car.

Xu Pidaishu had indeed made a lot of profit for Hengtai Group by leveraging the fame of football.

Moreover, for some unspeakable reasons, the investment in football had indeed gained the favor of some people, allowing his business empire to expand rapidly.

Now, Zhao Gang's appearance gave Xu Pidaishu even greater expectations. He felt that his cooperation with Zhao Gang would be of great help to both of them.

A win-win situation.

He could spend money and launch a blitz of publicity to make Zhao Gang even more popular in Dragon Country.

And Zhao Gang could use his influence in Dragon Country's football to make Hengtai Group even more famous.

If Zhao Gang could lead Dragon Country's football team to realize its World Cup dream, that would be even more amazing!

Now that the internet was so developed, and would grow even more explosively in the future, Hengtai and Zhao Gang would soar to new heights.

Zhao Gang was willing to meet with Xu Pidaishu, of course, because he also had his own purpose.

Xu Pidaishu had money and was willing to spend it on football.

Zhao Gang's football project in Lianhai needed a lot of funding.

If he could bring Xu Pidaishu in, the money problem would be easily solved.

Moreover, with Hengtai's help, more people would pay attention to football and join in.

When they arrived at the Hengtai branch, as Zhao Gang had expected, the driver got out of the car first and quickly opened the door, helping Xu Pidaishu out. The assistant was already prepared on the side, and the coat was draped over him in a flash!

On Zhao Gang's side, the beautiful assistant helped open the door, shielding the edge of the car.

The beautiful assistant was tall, beautiful, and had a great temperament with an elegant smile.

An assistant like this must earn ten or twenty thousand a month even if she didn't do anything, right?

Zhao Gang thought to himself that it was good to be a beautiful woman. Those job postings required people like this who didn't have to do anything but open doors and earned ten or twenty thousand.

Of course, sometimes it might be tough, and might require using one's mouth.

They looked beautiful and impressive in front of people, but they must suffer in places that people couldn't see.

Zhao Gang looked at the wide square in front, where two rows of staff were already standing.

These people were all here to welcome Zhao Gang.

It made Zhao Gang feel greatly respected.

If it were an ordinary person who had never seen such a scene, they would be crying and shouting to work for Boss Xu.

After entering the company building, Xu Pidaishu flicked his shoulder and the assistant caught the coat again.

Zhao Gang thought that he shouldn't be called Xu Pidaishu (Leather Belt Xu), but Xu Dayi (Overcoat Xu).

But most people on the internet saw the leather belt, and few people had seen this scene.

If many people had seen it, it would have been known by everyone long ago.

It was estimated that many people would imitate it, and it would definitely be more popular than wearing suspenders and playing basketball.

Even more amazing was that Xu Pidaishu could chat with Zhao Gang while flicking his coat, without missing a beat.

From Zhao Gang's football career in England to the future development of Hengtai Football to Hengtai's current prestige, Xu Pidaishu talked eloquently.

Regardless of whether Zhao Gang understood or not, Xu Pidaishu explained the commercial map of Hengtai Group in a clear and logical way, and of course, the most important thing was the football business.

He was sincerely committed to football and vowed to enhance the influence of Dragon Country's football in Asia and even the world.

It had to be admitted that Dragon Country's football had indeed developed well during this period, but it was all like a mirage, and later it all collapsed.

Hengtai Football brought a considerable period of happiness to Dragon Country's fans.

After taking Zhao Gang around for half a circle to show the strength of Hengtai, he also agreed with Zhao Gang that he must take Zhao Gang to Hengtai's headquarters when he had time.

Next, was the key point. Xu Pidaishu was going to take Zhao Gang to a private club to eat, drink, and talk.

The most important things had to be discussed in the most relaxed atmosphere.

Moreover, it wasn't just the two of them. There were also Lippi and Tie Zi.

Lippi was the coach of Hengtai and he had arranged the meeting between Zhao Gang and Xu Pidaishu, so he had to be invited.

Tie Zi was the representative of the Hengtai Club. Tie Zi was in charge of the football affairs of Hengtai Group.

Having him accompany them could also show how much Xu Pidaishu valued Zhao Gang.

When Zhao Gang heard Xu Pidaishu mention Tie Zi, he naturally thought of that famous scene of Tie Zi blowing his hair from time to time.

Later, Tie Zi went in, but the legend about Tie Zi had always been there.

Some people said that Tie Zi always kept his bangs to remind himself that what covered his eyes wasn't hair, but the darkness of the football world.

Why did he blow his hair from time to time? He was telling himself that he must try to overturn this darkness that covered the light.

In the end, he did it. Who would put the money they embezzled in the bank? Waiting to be investigated?

Only by becoming them can you defeat them!

Tie Zi sacrificed himself, deliberately leaving clues and evidence so that this area shrouded in darkness could see the light of justice!

He was Shu Han's Jiang Wei.

"I have a plan that can make the football world clear again."

One plan to eliminate three evils, writing a strong and colorful stroke in the history of Dragon Country's football.