What the hell?

Did I hear that correctly? Teacher Maria actually asked me to go... sit down! Maybe it's more than just sitting down, right?

At her age, at my age...

Gu Ran couldn't help but feel excited.

But then, Gu Ran controlled himself.

"Teacher Maria, I really want to sit with you, but I can't today. I have an appointment tonight. How about we do it another day?"

When she heard Gu Ran "had an appointment", Teacher Maria's pretty face suddenly tightened, but she smiled and said, "Oh? Really? So you have an appointment. Which young and beautiful girl is it? Gu Ran, I'm not saying anything bad about you. You just finished the game and your physical strength hasn't recovered yet. You will have an important game the day after tomorrow. That is an important game that is related to whether you can qualify from the group. How can you date a young girl and waste your energy on such a meaningless thing?"

Gu Ran: ...

Teacher Maria, you are right. You also know that my match the day after tomorrow is related to my qualification for the group stage?

Then why did you ask me out? If I agree to date you tonight, you will probably squeeze me dry, right? Gu Ran explained: "No, no, Teacher Maria, you misunderstood, I didn't! I made an appointment with a real estate agent, and I asked him to help me find a house. I want to move out and live on my own as soon as possible."

Teacher Maria chuckled and said, "Gu, you are so cute! I was just joking with you. Look at you, why are you explaining so much? I also know that you will have a more important competition soon, so I am just testing you. If you agree to me, I will think that you don't take the competition seriously. As it turns out, you are pretty good!"

Gu Ran: ...

Well, you are the queen, whatever you say is right.

Teacher Maria gently straightened Gu Ran's collar and said, "Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. You are tired today. Go to bed early after you finish looking at the houses. If you need anything, you know my phone number. Bye~"

Teacher Maria tiptoed and gently rubbed Gu Ran's earlobe with her fiery red lips.

Before Gu Ran could react, Teacher Maria twisted her waist, turned around and left happily, leaving only a hint of the tempting scent of Chanel on Gu Ran.

Gu Ran's heart couldn't help but start beating wildly.

If Teacher Maria had stayed a little longer just now... he was really afraid that he would not be able to control his... dragon claw hand.

Women of this age are really good at being coquettish.

There wasn't much language or action, nor was there any excessive physical contact, but it just made people feel itchy.

Sooner or later I will...

Ahem, this is not my idea, this is the idea of ​​the young body.

The fact that my young body has thoughts about Teacher Maria only shows that there is nothing wrong with my young body and I am still a decent person.

Gu Ran took a deep breath of the lingering scent of teacher Maria's perfume, savoring it for a long time before waving to stop a taxi.

While it was still light, Gu Ran went to the location sent by the real estate agent.

The house prices in Southampton are not low. With the money in Gu Ran's card, it is certainly not enough to buy a detached villa with sea view.

Besides, Gu Ran didn't plan to stay in Southampton for the rest of his life, so renting was the most suitable option.

Gu Ran’s requirements were also very simple. First, it had to be a detached villa with good privacy. Second, it had to be close to the sea with its own beach. It would be best if there was grass in the backyard for training.

Sea view villas that meet such conditions are very rare in the whole of Southampton and the rent is extremely expensive.

The real estate agent spent a whole day and only selected one villa that met Gu Ran's requirements.

This villa is close to the famous sand dune beach. The front yard is the beach and the sea, and the backyard is backed by hills. Not only is there half a football field of open space that can be covered with grass for training, it also has a swimming pool and a basement gym.

There is also a simple pier leading to the sea in the front yard, with a small yacht tied at the end of the pier.

Other basic equipment and facilities are also available, so you can move in at any time.

This villa itself is a villa hotel for family tourism projects, but the price is too high, so there are basically no customers.

The real estate agent took Gu Ran on a tour of the property.

Gu Ran was very satisfied.

Backed by green mountains and facing the sea, according to Chinese Feng Shui, this is a treasure land.

Gu Ran asked the real estate agent behind him, "How do I rent this place out?"

The real estate agent had a professional fake smile on his face. "Before, this place was used as a family tourist hotel. The cost was 500 pounds a day. Of course, if you want to rent it for a long time, Mr. Gu, it will definitely not be this price. I will do my best to help you lower the price. If you want to rent it for a month, it can be 10,000 pounds. If you rent it for half a year, it can be 50,000 pounds."

Gu Ran was too lazy to talk to him and went straight to the point: 80,000 pounds - rent for a year, and take the yacht with you. "

The real estate agent was immediately shocked. "What? This..."

The real estate agent said quickly: "Okay, okay! Mr. Gu! But... you have to pay a deposit in advance, and when you sign the contract, you have to pay one year's fee in one lump sum..."

——Damn, it’s too high.

Gu Ran took out his cell phone and said, "Give me your company's account number."

The real estate agent quickly reported the company's account number.

Gu Ran directly transferred 80,000 pounds in one go.

The room agent was stunned after receiving the company's deposit information! He thought that this young Chinese guy was just wandering around and it was impossible for him to rent this expensive beach villa, so he didn't really pay much attention when introducing it.

But in less than 10 minutes, this almost impossible order was completed!

Moreover, he paid the full amount directly! This is a Chinese rich dad! The real estate agent immediately changed his attitude to a more friendly one, "Dear Mr. Gu, you are really so discerning and generous! I will arrange for someone to clean the villa for you and prepare the contract. Tomorrow, at any time, you can move in directly with your luggage! In addition, if you have any needs, such as wanting to hold a party in the villa, I can also introduce you to some good quality girls..."

The real estate agent raised an eyebrow at Gu Ran and made an expression that said "all men understand".

Damn! You are such a versatile agent!

But I'm sorry, I'm not that kind of person!

Gu Ran waved his hand, "No, I like quietness. That's all. I'll move in tomorrow at noon."

"Okay, Mr. Gu!" The real estate agent was also very tactful and didn't say anything more.

Done! Go home! Before going to bed tonight, I can research the liquid nitrogen freezing chamber and try to use it before the Rugby Golden Fleece match.

When the time comes, I'll have to ask Teacher Maria to help me operate it...

When night falls.

Coach Carter walked into the old "Pink Mermaid Bar".

Old Les, wearing a fisherman's hat, was still sitting at the bar as before, holding a glass of milk that he had not yet started drinking.

"Same old, a glass of Captain Morgan!"

Carter walked straight to Old Rice and snapped his fingers at the bartender, "--Old Rice, treat!"

Old Rice turned around and rolled his eyes at Carter, "It's the same old thing."

Carter took the black rum that the bartender slid over to him, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, then let out a happy "hiss".

"Cool!!!"

Carter grinned and said, "Old Les, I knew you would go to watch the game. I never doubted it. I believe in you, just like I believe in my own hands--"

Old Rice shrugged. "Lamar, I didn't actually plan to go. It was just because my boat broke down and I towed it to the shipyard in London for repairs. I had nothing to do, so I stopped by to see it."

"Hahaha!" Carter laughed heartily, "Oh my old Les, you old guy who doesn't mean what you say! Don't be like a shy little girl and refuse to admit it. I know you still have football in your heart!"

Old Rice said, "Please respect me. I am a fisherman now."

Carter grinned and said, "Alright, alright, fisherman. No matter what the reason is for you to watch this game, you came to watch it! How about this gift I gave you? Did you see his sharp wing breakthrough? Did you see his amazing sprint speed? Did you see his famous pass to himself three seconds later? Did you see his incredible basketball IQ? Old Rice, you really got it this time! That kid has the potential and talent to be a superstar! As long as he is trained well, he will definitely become the next Bale!"

Old Rice's eyes flashed a little, but he quickly concealed it, "Lamar, you are a football coach, so you should know that there are many talented players in this world, but only a few can really make it in the end."

"But he's different! He's really different!" Carter said excitedly, "I've been coaching for so many years, and I've never met a kid as talented and improving as fast as him - look at his stats in this game!"

Carter put Gu Ran's post-match statistics in front of Old Rice, "Compare them and you will know how great his potential is! Old Rice, what are you still hesitating about? Bring him to the professional league! He will be the pinnacle of our lives!"

Old Rice frowned slightly, "...I know what you said, but if you want to get that kid into the professional league, just find a scout or an agent - why find me?"

"Given this kid's ability, it's only a matter of time before he's spotted by scouts and agents. However, there's a problem..."

Carter waved to the bartender again and asked for a second glass of Captain Morgan, which he drank in one gulp.

While Carter was drinking, old Rice was not in a hurry. He just sat quietly and waited for Carter to continue talking.

“Hiss…ha!”

Carter put down the cup, his face flushed as he said, "The problem is... he's Chinese. Old Rice, you know that if Chinese people want to play in the professional league in the UK... they first need, that, that... a work permit."

(End of this chapter)