Rivaldo walked into the living room and sat down.

Finally, only Li Shiguang and Cristiano Ronaldo remained in the restaurant.

"Cristiano, could you please thank Dolores for me later?" Li Shiguang looked at Ronaldo sincerely and spoke softly, "I really enjoyed those two Chinese dishes."

"ah?"

Cristiano Ronaldo was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

Before hearing this, Ronaldo had imagined countless opening lines from Li Shiguang, and at the same time, he kept telling himself that no matter what conditions Li Shiguang offered, he had to refuse him today.

It's not that I don't want to go to Leeds United.

However, for Ronaldo, if he were to leave, Real Madrid would still be his first choice. Although Mendes said that Real Madrid had given up on signing him, the transfer window has not yet opened, and no one can predict the final outcome.

Another issue is that Li Shiguang appeared at the wrong time.

It's currently the middle of the season, and arguably the most intense period of the season, with the entire Manchester United team striving for both the league title and the Champions League title.

From a certain perspective, it was already outrageous that I met with Li Shiguang tonight. If I were to actually reach some agreement with him, it would undoubtedly be a betrayal of Manchester United and Ferguson.

Cristiano Ronaldo simply can't get over this.

Ronaldo had rehearsed countless times in his mind and thought of countless ways to respond to Li Shiguang's opening remarks, but he never expected that the first thing Li Shiguang would say to him alone would be to thank Dolores for the dinner.

This request was not only not unreasonable, but also somewhat heartwarming.

Cristiano Ronaldo had no reason to say no.

“Mr. Li, I will speak with Dolores.” Avoiding Li Shiguang’s gaze, Ronaldo looked towards the balcony, a smile unconsciously playing on his lips. “Seeing that you like her cooking, I believe Dolores will be very happy.”

"Thank you." Li Shiguang nodded. "Dolores was also very happy when he heard that Leeds United wanted to sign you."

"Uh-huh!?"

Li Shiguang's sudden and direct attack caught Ronaldo off guard.

When he looked away from Li Shiguang, he found that the man sitting opposite him had put on a serious face and was looking at him intently.

Cristiano Ronaldo was caught off guard by Li Shiguang's sudden attack.

All the rejection lines she had prepared were forgotten because of Li Shiguang's tender advances, and she couldn't think of them for a moment.

A very awkward silence fell over the table.

Li Shiguang and Cristiano Ronaldo stared at each other without saying a word.

"Hahahaha, don't be like that, Cristiano." In the end, Li Shiguang took the initiative to break the silence, "I believe you know why Ferreira and I are at your house tonight."

“Of course I know…” Ronaldo muttered, a hint of displeasure on his face. “Mr. Li, I didn’t expect you to be so bold. Ferguson is right next door. If he finds out… it won’t be good for either of us.”

Li Shiguang smiled slightly, glanced at his watch, and said, "I believe in Jorge's abilities. He promised me that he would keep Alex occupied and give us ample time to talk."

really!

Hearing Li Shiguang discuss this matter so openly in front of him was very disheartening.

Cristiano Ronaldo already understands that his closest confidants have all sided with Li Shiguang.

Li Shiguang noticed the change in Cristiano Ronaldo's facial expression.

“You don’t seem very happy, Cristiano.”

"Being betrayed doesn't feel good, Mr. Li."

“Jorge told me that you are a very determined person, and it’s almost impossible to persuade you in a short time, which is why he and Dolores planned this family dinner today.” When it comes to shifting blame, Li Shiguang has long since mastered this skill.

“But Mr. Li…” Cristiano Ronaldo looked directly into Li Shiguang’s eyes, his expression unwavering, “No matter what you say tonight, I will not accept your invitation.”

Li Shiguang was not surprised to hear what Ronaldo said.

Although he had been reborn in England for so long, this was the first time Li Shiguang had ever been so close to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Whether it was what I saw in the news in my previous life, or what I heard Mendes describe recently.

Li Shiguang knew all of this very well.

Even though Cristiano Ronaldo is only 23 years old, and his face still looks youthful and a little rebellious.

But the Portuguese man before me, who is about to usher in an era of unparalleled dominance of world football alongside Messi, has already become incredibly resolute under Ferguson's tutelage.

Mendes reminded Li Shiguang that once Ronaldo has made up his mind, it is almost impossible for others to change his mind, not even Dolores.

“That’s too early to say, Cristiano.” Li Shiguang wasn’t angry at Ronaldo’s words. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, “By the way, I heard from Jorge that the club you’ve always wanted to join is Real Madrid? So why did you come to Manchester United five years ago? Can we talk about it?”

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't know why Li Shiguang would suddenly ask him this question, but talking about this kind of topic was always easier than talking about whether or not he would agree to transfer to Leeds United.

So Ronaldo didn't resist, picked up his water glass, took a sip, and began to reminisce about his youth.

“Playing for Real Madrid was definitely my dream, but at that time, it seemed like only Premier League clubs were interested in me.” Ronaldo shrugged. “Back then, I was playing for Sporting Lisbon, and Jorge told me that not only Manchester United, but also Arsenal and Liverpool seemed to want me.”

"You performed exceptionally well at Sporting Lisbon," Li Shiguang casually remarked.

Cristiano Ronaldo seemed somewhat surprised: "You knew me back then?"

“Of course.” Li Shiguang lied without batting an eye. “But back then, the person who had any influence at Leeds United was my father, not me. It’s a pity that if I had been the one in charge of Leeds United at that time, I would have extended an invitation to you before Ferguson did.”

"Haha, thank you, Mr. Li." Ronaldo was amused by Li Shiguang's words, and after laughing, he continued, "Actually, Ferguson took a liking to me during a friendly match between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United, but while he was still considering whether to sign me, Arsenal and Liverpool had already made offers to Sporting Lisbon."

"Oh? So why did you ultimately choose Manchester United?"

"Because Arsenal and Liverpool were only willing to buy me and then loan me back to Sporting Lisbon for a season. At that time, what I needed most was a lot of playing time, and only Ferguson promised Jorge that he was willing to accept me playing for Manchester United's first team..."