Evelin wore heavy makeup today, and her long eyelashes and bright red lips were particularly eye-catching on her milky complexion.

She was wearing a pink shirt and dark jeans, which perfectly outlined her slender body curves.

Her hips are round and perky, and she wears a red and white belt around her waist, which symbolizes the colors of the Southampton club. The belt is matched with great care, which not only shows her football background, but also makes her toned waistline more perfect.

Evelyn comes from the women’s soccer team, and her temperament is more sporty than the average girl.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders and slightly curled, making her look particularly youthful and energetic.

She wore a pair of 8cm high shiny black high heels, which made her legs look more slender and charming.

She also wore a pair of valuable diamond earrings on her earlobes, which elevated her taste to a higher level.

She had a work bag for interviews slung over her shoulders and a wireless interview microphone in her hand.

She looked fashionable and confident, and compared to the last time Gu Ran saw her, she seemed more feminine.

It was obvious that Evelin came prepared this time.

"Hi! Gu!"

Seeing Gu Ran coming, Evelin immediately ran towards Gu Ran happily as if she had seen her long-missed lover, “Long time no see! How are you doing recently?”

“Hello, Evelin, long time no see, I’ve been… doing great lately.” Gu Ran smiled.

How can it be bad?

With Suzuki Honami's meticulous care in the evening and morning, it would be strange if things weren't good.

Evelin smiled excitedly, “I’m so happy for you to see you look so good! But you haven’t replied to my text messages recently. When can you come to my house for dinner? My dad can’t wait!”

Damn, seeing how anxious you are, it’s not your dad who can’t wait, it’s you who can’t wait, right?

Gu Ran cleared his throat and said seriously, "I've been busy with training recently. We're going to play against Liverpool U18 today."

Evelin smiled and said, “That’s true! Do you have anything to say about today’s game against Liverpool U18 team?”

Gu Ran was slightly stunned, "Is this an interview?"

Evelin chuckled, "Sorry, sorry, my occupational disease has come on! Of course, it would be great if you could say a few words."

As she spoke, Evelin raised the radio microphone to Gu Ran’s mouth, and then waited for Gu Ran to speak with enthusiasm in her eyes.

Holy shit…

Gu Ran's mind went blank in an instant.

After a long pause, Gu Ran said, "...you know."

Evelin, go and polish your pen! As expected, Evelin said excitedly: "I understand! I really understand! Gu, what you mean is, to beat Liverpool U18 team, there is nothing to say, just beat them! You are so domineering!"

Gu Ran: ...

"Yes, that's what I mean."

Without waiting for Evelin to continue asking questions, Gu Ran quickly said, “Let’s get in the car quickly, it’s about to leave.”

"OK!"

Evelin followed Gu Ran’s side, not like a reporter, but like an exclusive little fangirl.

After Gu Ran got in the car and sat down, Evelin also sat down next to Gu Ran.

Gu Ran felt a resentful gaze coming from not far behind him.

Without looking back, Gu Ran could guess the expression of Suzuki Honami who was sitting in the back seat at this moment.

The bus started moving slowly.

Along the way, Evelin's mouth was never idle, chatting with Gu Ran in various ways.

Gu Ran just wanted to close his eyes and rest quietly for a while, but it turned out that it felt like there were five hundred ducks sitting around him.

Although Evelyn was beautiful, she was too passionate and too talkative.

"Gu, have you ever ridden on the Southampton club's player bus before? Haha, no? I know this is your first time!"

"So how did you feel the first time? Nervous? Excited? Or both?"

"When I'm nervous, I like to hold something in my mouth. I feel more at ease holding something in my mouth. What about you..."

I doubt you were driving...

Gu Ran rubbed his face, wishing he could find a plug to fill Evelin’s beautiful big mouth.

"I have chewing gum, a pack of grilled fish fillets, and a sausage in my bag. Which one do you want?"

"I still have some water here, do you want to drink some of my water?"

Gu Ran never expected that he, a future superstar, would be almost broken down by this female reporter who was as enthusiastic as a fire scene.

Forget it, just bear with it for now.

But sooner or later, her mouth would be filled, leaving her with nothing but moaning…

Finally arriving at the airport, Gu Ran quickly got off the car, shook off Evelin, and then quickly passed through security, took his ticket and took his seat, sitting with a player from the U18 youth team.

Gu Ran breathed a sigh of relief, leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

The match against Liverpool U18 is very important, I must take a good rest now——

Before Gu Ran could think about how to kick the ball, he heard Evelin's passionate laughter, "Hey, brother, let's switch positions. I'm a reporter for the Advance Saints! If you don't switch positions with me, I'll write something wrong."

Holy shit…

Evelin, are you too arrogant?

Gu Ran quickly opened his eyes, only to see the U18 youth team player next to him running away as if he was avoiding the plague.

Evelin raised her round buttocks and sat comfortably next to Gu Ran.

Gu Ran instantly felt the resentful gaze coming from someone in the back row.

It’s so hard for me…

Gu Ran held his forehead and listened to Evelin’s constant chattering resignedly.

When the plane took off, Evelin suddenly tensed up, her lips tightly closed, and one hand tightly grasped the back of Gu Ran’s hand.

Light~ A blue skill bubble is generated under Evelynn's feet——

Gu Ran was slightly startled, and then he realized that Evelin was acting so abnormally because she was afraid of flying.

Gu Ran didn't say a word, but turned over the back of his hand and interlocked his fingers with Evelin to comfort her.

Evelin’s palms were covered in sweat, and her fingers were clenched very tightly, as if she was trying to grab a life-saving straw before drowning.

Gu Ran also responded to Evelin with a little more force, letting her feel his presence.

With Gu Ran’s silent comfort, Evelin quickly calmed down, and her chest, which had been rising and falling, gradually stabilized.

Gu Ran then focused his mind and checked the blue bubble dropped by Evelyn: Text writing +1.

What the hell?

This skill...

To be honest, this skill is quite practical. Not only can it be used to answer interview questions, but it can also be used to write scripts and online novels. I can copy the most popular online novels in the past 10 years and let the diving squids be dumbfounded when they read "Lord of Mysteries" written by me...

Wait, I’m going to be a football superstar, and I’m still writing a shitty online novel!

Gu Ran felt angry and amused at the same time. After a brief thought, he decided to ignore the "text writing" skill.

Firstly, in terms of screenwriting, Gu Ran has better star-level hand-drawing skills. Hand-drawing is more intuitive and powerful than text writing, and he earns more.

Secondly, there are still 9 chances to pick up the ball today. Once we arrive at Liverpool's Melwood training base, there will definitely be a lot of important skills waiting to be picked up, so the chance to pick up the ball cannot be used indiscriminately.

"Thank you……"

Evelin held her heaving chest and looked at Gu Ran gratefully.

Gu Ran smiled softly at Evelin, “It’s okay.”

The corners of Evelin’s mouth trembled uncontrollably, and her blue eyes were filled with agitated waves.

Holy shit…

Did you accidentally use your charming smile again?

Why does my young body always act on its own?

Gu Ran quickly put away the smile on his face, but it was too late.

Evelin said affectionately, “Gu, you are so nice, you are the most gentle, considerate, and at the same time the most domineering and manly real man I have ever met.”

"Thanks to you just now, otherwise, I really don't know what would have happened..."

Evelin said as she leaned closer.

Gu Ran was so frightened that he dared not move.

This is on the plane! Evelin, please don't do anything you shouldn't do to me! Evelin said sincerely: "Can I continue to hold your hand like this? Your hand is so big, so warm, and so powerful. You make me feel so safe!"

As long as you don't mess around, you can hold it if you want...

Gu Ran nodded helplessly.

From this angle, Suzuki Honami shouldn’t be able to see it…right?

It’s okay if you see it. I’m just helping. I have a clear conscience and don’t have any improper thoughts. Besides, there’s nothing wrong with holding hands...right?

Then I heard Evelin say happily: “Thank you Gu! I knew you were the best! Actually, I’m not a coward, it’s mainly because I had a shadow before. It was when I was 15 years old. I took my dad’s helicopter to a party, but the helicopter malfunctioned in the air and almost crashed.”

Holy shit…

Evelyn, you actually have a helicopter at home...you act so natural!

Gu Ran was slightly distracted.

Evelin continued, "After that plane accident, I was very sick. That incident also directly interrupted my women's football training career and left me with serious sequelae when I was riding in an aircraft. Fortunately, you are by my side today, otherwise, I really don't know how I would have gotten through it."

Gu Ran's heart was slightly touched.

This Evelin had clearly suffered trauma from the plane crash and was clearly very scared, but in order to follow the team to interview him, she was actually willing to take a psychological risk that she could hardly bear to take a plane...

This is really touching.

Gu Ran’s gaze towards Evelin became softer, “It’s okay…if you’re nervous, just say more.”

Evelin said happily, “You are so kind! I can’t believe there is such a considerate and manly man in the world! By the way, besides playing football, what are your hobbies? Come and talk to me! Do you know what my hobbies are? Besides playing football, I also like diving!”

Gu Ran: ...

Evelin said excitedly, "It's real diving! I have a big swimming pool in my backyard, and there are three-meter and five-meter diving platforms next to the swimming pool. Speaking of diving, I have an embarrassing story that no one else knows. Do you want to hear it?"

Before Gu Ran could speak, Evelin excitedly said, “I was diving once, and I didn’t know the straps of my swimsuit were open. As a result, after I jumped in, the swimsuit floated up first. Hahaha! Fortunately, there was no one else at home at the time, just me and my two best friends. Do you think I was embarrassed or not?”

"Besides diving, I also like horseback riding. I'm very good at horseback riding. I have several horses, but my favorite is a horse called Hercules. When you have time, come to my house and I'll let you ride it."

Phew…

Gu Ran couldn't help but think of the wrong thing.

After more than an hour of Evelyn's chatter, the plane finally began to land.

Evelin tensed up again, clenching Gu Ran’s hand as if suffocating, her pretty face pale.

Gu Ran then also held Evelin’s hand tightly to comfort her.

After several violent turbulences, the plane finally stopped smoothly.

Evelin breathed a sigh of relief and nodded to Gu Ran in a faint voice, "Gu, thank you. Once again, you have made me feel a strong sense of security..."

Gu Ran said, "You're welcome - you can let go now."

Evelin complained, “Wait, let me hold it for a while, I’m still a little scared now.”

Gu Ran's arms were numb and his face was full of helplessness.

You can’t deliberately shake Evelin’s hand away in front of other people, right? If that happens, Evelin will definitely be very sad.

Suzuki Honami passed through the passage without looking back at Gu Ran and Evelin.

But her elegant figure was now filled with resentment.

Gu Ran: ...Oh, what a sin! Looks like I'll have to explain myself tonight.

After most of the players got off the plane, Evelin was finally willing to let go of Gu Ran's hand.

Evelin was so sweet that she felt like flying.

"Gu, come on! I'll pick you up after you finish the game."

"good……"

Anyway, you are the one who does it automatically, so I just need to provide someone else.

Gu Ran secretly complained in his heart.

After getting off the plane, the U18 players boarded the bus sent by Liverpool Club and headed straight to Melwood training base.

The weather in Liverpool is very hot and humid today, with dark clouds overhead and it looks like it's going to rain soon.

When the bus arrived at the Melwood training base, there was lightning and thunder in the sky, and a thunderstorm came as expected.

The players of the U18 youth team hurried into the complex building of the Melwood training base to take shelter from the rain.

Melwood training base is large, but the infrastructure does not look much better than Staplewood training base.

This training base is the cornerstone of Liverpool Football Club. Back then, it was just a regional church school. Two pastors named Merlin and Woodlock spent time here teaching Liverpool children to play football.

The kids here play better football than any other kid in Liverpool.

Over time, this place became famous throughout Liverpool. Later in the 1950s, after a lot of renovation and upgrading, it became the training base for the Liverpool club's first team.

As for Liverpool's youth teams, U12, U16, U18 and U21, they train at the famous Kirkby youth training base. As a recognized powerhouse, Liverpool's youth team grading is quite comprehensive and three-dimensional.

In the next 10 years, Kirkby Youth Training Center will undergo renovation and upgrading to become the most comprehensive football training base in the world.

For today's friendly match, Liverpool U18 players will also take the bus to the first team training base to play in the game.

Led by Alan Shearer, Liverpool Club attaches great importance to this friendly match between youth teams.

Many senior executives of Liverpool Football Club will also come to watch the game.

At this time, the thunderstorm was still falling.

What’s strange is that the Liverpool U18 team, as the host, has not yet arrived.

There is still an hour before lunch time in the morning. Logically, both teams should be having open training sessions together in the same competition training ground at this time.

However, this thunderstorm did disrupt the plans of both sides.

Coach Dodd took the Southampton U18 players to the indoor training ground in the comprehensive building for warm-up training.

More than half an hour later, the players of Liverpool U18 youth team finally appeared in the indoor training ground.

The players of Liverpool U18 youth team did not leave the field directly. Instead, they sat on the sidelines, talking, laughing, and pointing at the Southampton players who were training seriously on the field, as if they were watching a circus performance.

"Fuck, these Southampton guys are so serious! It's as if they can beat us if they train hard now."

"Everyone says Southampton's youth training is amazing, but I don't think it's anything special."

"Look, there are two Orientals with black hair and black eyes in their team!"

"Tsk, tsk, how bizarre!"

"I heard that there's a guy named Gu Ran who's pretty cool. He led their rubbish school team to win the national championship not long ago."

"Tsk, this is just an amateur match, it's not worth paying attention to! We are professional! We are Liverpool!"

"By the way, which one is Gu Ran?"

"It should be the guy who wears number 47 and looks so arrogant that I want to slap him in the face, right?"

"I guess so. I heard that Gu Ran used to be a left-back. He was even touted as the black-haired Bale by the local yokels. So the other handsome guy with solid dribbling skills and wearing the No. 9 jersey must not be the left-back Gu Ran."

"The coach has made arrangements before the game. We must focus on guarding against Gu Ran today!"

"Everyone, recognize the arrogant and beating-worthy face of No. 47. When we play in the afternoon, let Gu Ran have a good taste of our power!"

"Hehehe! Just because of Gu Ran's small body, I'll make him cry for his parents with just a side collision!"

"That's right! The focus today is to fuck Gu Ran!"

"A Chinese person actually won the championship of our British national competition. We must not let him continue to be so arrogant!"

"Fuck him..."

The Liverpool U18 youth team players gathered together and grinned at Yuichi Kawai who was training on the field.

Kawai Yuichi was a little nervous: What's going on? Why are they all pointing fingers at me? Gu Ran continued to practice the obstacle cone pass without distraction.

At this time, Liverpool U18 head coach Mark Lambert walked into the indoor training ground.

Mark Lambert is a member of the coaching team of "Hodgson" Hodgson, who is the current head coach of Liverpool FC.

Under Hodgson's leadership, Liverpool's performance in recent season is really hard to describe, and they have failed to win any of the four major titles.

Of course, this is not entirely Hodgson's fault. Hodgson's tactics are still very special. The key is Hodgson's training methods and tactical requirements, which have caused Liverpool to be full of injuries and it is difficult to put together a truly strong main lineup.

The head coach of the U18 youth team, Mark Lambert, is also a direct subordinate of Hodgson. His coaching style and formation arrangements are highly consistent with Hodgson.

——In most professional clubs, the head coach of the youth team will continue the style of the head coach of the first team so that the youth team players can better adapt to the offensive and defensive style and rhythm of the club.

Coach Dodd took the initiative to greet him, "Hi, how are you? Mark!"

The two are old acquaintances and have competed with each other in the past, but now the two teams are not in the same professional league level, so there is no direct conflict.

However, although the two of them seemed to be on good terms with each other on the surface, they were still competing against each other secretly.

"Hi, Dodd, good afternoon." Coach Mark shook hands with Coach Dodd with a happy face. "Welcome to Melwood! I see your children have already started training. Are you trying to slap us, the host, in the face?"

Coach Dodd laughed and said, “Haha, how could that be? You are late, so we can only practice by ourselves first. This is the style of our Southampton club. It has been like this since Alan Shearer and I were in the U18 team.”

Coach Mark shrugged helplessly, "One of our players was half an hour late for the morning assembly, otherwise we would have been here a long time ago."

"You have players who are late for such an important game?" Coach Dodd couldn't help laughing. "If this happened in our Southampton club, they would have been fired long ago."

Coach Mark smiled dotingly and said, "No, I don't have the right to fire this player. Let me tell you, Dodd, this kid will definitely be a world superstar in the future. He is a rare genius in the world! In the future, both those who play football and those who don't will know his name!"

Coach Dodd's eyes lit up, "Oh? Which one?"

Coach Mark pointed toward the entrance of the indoor training hall and said, "Here, that's him."

A black player who looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, with a childish face, dreadlocks on his head, yawning with his mouth wide open and looking a little absent-minded, was slowly walking into the indoor court.

Gu Ran, who was training, also noticed the arrival of the black player.

Gu Ran was stunned! What the hell...

It’s this guy!

Hahahahahahahahahaha…

As soon as he saw him, Gu Ran couldn't help but want to laugh out loud!

Coach Mark proudly introduced him to Coach Dodd: "He is the No. 9 striker of our Liverpool U18 team, Raheem Sterling!"

Great British Star! Happy Boy! Sterling!!! (End of this chapter)