Edwards called him so affectionately that Gu Ran had no choice but to stop again.

Edwards said quickly: "Gu, you are a very moral player. You are right. Southampton Club has applied for a work permit for you. You should indeed give back to Southampton. However, there are many ways to give back. We are not going to dig you to Liverpool for free, nor do we want to cause losses to Southampton Club. We respect the professional contract you have signed with Southampton Club. We will make an offer to you in the form of a transfer fee. As long as you are willing to come to our Liverpool, we can not only provide you with a new 5-year contract with a weekly salary higher than that of Southampton Club, but also offer Southampton Club a transfer fee that they cannot refuse."

Holy shit…

Are you kidding me? I haven't even played a professional league game yet, and you Liverpool want to buy my transfer? ! Before Gu Ran could speak, Edwards directly quoted the transfer price, "We can give Southampton 3 million pounds - this transfer price, I'm afraid even the players of Southampton's first team can't reach! 3 million pounds, this is also a reward for Southampton's hard work in applying for your work permit."

Holy shit…

My transfer price is actually 1 million pounds higher than Sterling's? Liverpool is very sincere!

Gu Ran felt secretly happy.

But while feeling secretly happy, Gu Ran also maintained basic calm and composure.

3 million pounds is indeed very sincere, which is almost the transfer fee of a Carvalho-level star. However, if he really transfers to Liverpool, I am afraid that the treatment will be the same as going to Chelsea, and he will have to stay in the youth training team for one or two years.

This is indeed a form of protection, but it is also because big clubs are full of talent and there are few opportunities available.

Moreover, it is better to lay the foundation and gain experience in the official games of the English League One than to lay the foundation in the youth training team.

Therefore, although Liverpool is indeed sincere, staying in Southampton is the more appropriate option at the moment.

"What do you think? Gu, just tell me whatever you think! We are from the same hometown!" Edwards' face was full of anticipation.

Fellow villagers dig at fellow villagers...

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Michael, we shouldn't talk about this kind of thing in private. If it were someone else, I might just walk away. But you graduated from Southampton High School, so of course I have to treat you differently from others. What I can tell you is that I don't have any ideas at the moment. If you want to poach me, you must first convince the Southampton Club, and then me. When you have convinced the Southampton Club, come back and find me."

Edwards' eyes suddenly lit up, and he saw hope! At least, Gu Ran did not refuse! But in fact, Gu Ran's real idea was to use the Southampton Club as a cover.

Southampton is not that easy to deal with! When Rice personally finalized the contract, he also added a minimum termination fee of 5 million pounds!

In other words, the transfer fee of 5 million pounds is the psychological bottom line of the Southampton club!

And 5 million pounds can buy a top Premier League star!

Gu Ran secretly said in his heart: Not taking the initiative, not refusing, is my code of conduct as a scumbag...bah, it is my code of conduct as a professional player.

"Thank you Gu! I know what to do next!"

Edwards excitedly held Gu Ran's hand, "I swear, I will definitely bring you to Liverpool! I can't wait to see how handsome you look in the red jersey! Oh, can we leave our contact information? This way, after we have agreed on the transfer fee with Southampton Club, I can contact you as soon as possible to discuss your contract!"

"No problem." Gu Ran immediately gave out his cell phone number.

Edwards quickly took out his cell phone and recorded it, and also sent a text message to Gu Ran's cell phone number, with his name on it.

After exchanging phone numbers, Gu Ran didn't say any more to Edwards. After a simple handshake and goodbye, he turned around and quickly ran into the visiting team's locker room.

At this time, there was a cheer in the visiting team's locker room, and the excited U18 team players were singing and dancing happily with their bare chests.

This victory over Liverpool U18 team will be of great help to these young players in renewing their contracts for the new season!

And Gu Ran is the biggest contributor!

When Gu Ran returned to the locker room, the U18 players immediately surrounded him, hugged him, and sang and danced with him.

Fortunately, Mavericks and Gregory rescued Gu Ran from the crazy U18 players, which made Gu Ran breathe a sigh of relief.

Mave and Gregory immediately gave Gu Ran a full body examination and massage.

Gu Ran's physical strength also recovered a lot.

——After I go back home tonight, I’ll have some ice and fire therapy, and my physical strength will be restored to a large extent.

By then, I can have a good farewell battle with Honami.

Gu Ran felt very happy.

After more than ten minutes, the physical therapy ended.

After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, Gu Ran said goodbye to Alan Shearer.

Alan Shearer hugged Gu Ran reluctantly, "Gu, remember my words, if you want to come to Newcastle United, you must call me. Newcastle United will prepare the No. 9 jersey that I once wore for you."

"Yes, Mr. Shearer."

"I am looking forward to your performance in the English League One. I will watch every game of yours."

"Thank you, Mr. Shearer. I will try my best."

"Come on! I believe that one day you will become the new Premier League top scorer!"

Alan Shearer hugged Gu Ran tightly again and patted Gu Ran's back heavily with his big hands.

Gu Ran was almost beaten to the point of vomiting blood.

After Alan Shearer left the locker room, Gu Ran followed Coach Dodd and other Southampton U18 players to happily bid farewell to the Melwood Training Center and took a bus to the airport.

On the bus, Gu Ran took out his mobile phone and saved the phone numbers of Alan Shearer, Sterling and Edwards.

——These are all superstars and future superstars, and they will inevitably have dealings with each other in the future.

Especially with happy boy Sterling.

In the future in the Premier League, Sterling will be the main competitor.

When Gu Ran thought of Sterling, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

Just when Gu Ran put down his phone and was about to close his eyes and rest, a new text message alert sounded.

It should be Edwards, right? Liverpool is really urgent! Gu Ran opened his phone and took a look.

It wasn't Edwards.

It's Emilia Clarke, who plays the Mother of Dragons in Game of Thrones.

When Gu Ran accompanied Sophie to the audition, he had a very pleasant exchange with Emilia. Gu Ran also helped Emilia with some guidance, so that Emilia had a clear understanding of the role of the Mother of Dragons in advance.

Although Emilia could have gotten the role of "Daenerys Targaryen" without Gu Ran's help, Emilia believed in her heart that it was because of Gu Ran's guidance that she was able to get this important role.

Emilia has also been in touch with Gu Ran through text messages. Of course, it is just pure friendship. From time to time, she shares stills from the "Game of Thrones" crew and occasionally asks Gu Ran about acting skills.

Gu Ran would reply when he was free, but the interaction was not frequent and not deep.

Therefore, Gu Ran was not surprised by Emilia's text message.

Gu Ran casually opened the text message: [Hi, Gu! My good friend, how are you doing recently? My scenes have recently started shooting, I am so excited and happy! Thank you again for your guidance! Without you, I would not have this role! Besides, I just found out that you are already a professional player, and a very good one at that! I am really bad because I don’t pay much attention to football, but because of you, I will pay more attention to football in the future! I am congratulating you now, I wonder if you will be angry with me? By the way, you must be very busy now, right? The reason I sent you this text message is actually to ask you to do me a favor. I wonder if it is convenient for you recently?] What the hell?

After saying so many nice and polite words, it seems like this favor will be difficult to help.

Gu Ran thought for a moment and decided to give some face to the actress who played "Descendant of Old Valyria, Queen of the Andals, Ruler of Westeros and Protector of the Realm, Khaleesi of the Dothraki of the steppes, the Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Breaker of Chains, Mother of Dragons, Liberator of Astapor, Queen of the Rhoynar and the First Men, Princess of Dragonstone, Slayer of Cities, Queen of the Scorched Earth, Daenerys Stormborn"

Gu Ran replied immediately: [Hi, Emilia! I'm glad to hear that you've entered the shooting state. I'm looking forward to your amazing appearance. Thank you for your congratulations. Although it's not the first time, it's just as precious to me. I'm really busy now. I just finished the competition and I'm going to the airport soon. However, even if I'm busy, as long as you need me, I will still try my best to help, so please let me know.] Emilia's text message came immediately: [Oh! Great! Gu, thank you! I owe you one! The thing is this-I met a nice girl when I was interviewing for "Game of Thrones". She entered the third round of re-interviews, but was eventually defeated by me. Although we are competitors for the role, we have always had a very good relationship and have always kept in touch. Now she is about to go to a new crew for an audition. She is very worried that she will fail again, so I told her about your guidance. After hearing this, my friend really wants to get your guidance. I wonder when you are free?] Gu Ran: ...

Emilia, are you a naive person? Well, you are! Gu Ran was both angry and amused:

I’m just a football player, not a Hollywood director!

Don't you think it's weird to ask me to coach your acting skills?

Also, who is this failed competitor?

Never mind. I won’t ask. Who cares who she is? She can’t be a superstar who will be more awesome than Emilia in the future, right?

Anyway, out of Emilia's kindness, I'll help her if I can. It's just some guidance and it won't be difficult.

It can also deepen my relationship with Emilia...

When the relationship deepens, you can... understand each other more deeply.

Gu Ran immediately replied: [For you, Emilia! Let her come to see me. However, I am too busy this week, so she has to wait until next week, and can only come at night. Ask her to pick a random night next week to come to my dune villa to see me, and I will send you the address.] Gu Ran attached the address.

This week is really busy. The result of the labor permit will be announced tomorrow, Suzuki Honami is leaving, and I have to go to Evelyn's house to watch airplanes and ride horses...

So, it really can only be scheduled until next week.

[Thank you! Gu! I knew you were the best! I'll tell my good friend about this good news! I'll ask her to see you next week! I wish you all the best!] [Okay, I wish you all the best too!] After Gu Ran replied, he put his phone away and didn't take this little episode seriously anymore. He continued to close his eyes and rest.

The bus arrived at the airport quickly.

On the plane, Evelin took the initiative to sit next to Gu Ran again.

When they took off, Evelin interlocked her fingers with Gu Ran again, seeking comfort.

Along the way, Evelin chattered non-stop, while Gu Ran remained silent.

Gu Ran could still feel the gaze coming from somewhere behind him...

After the plane landed and stopped, and after everyone else got off the plane, Gu Ran sighed helplessly, “Evelin, can you let go now?”

"Thank you, Gu, you are such a good man."

Evelin didn’t wait for Gu Ran to stand up from his seat, and suddenly pressed her entire body against Gu Ran’s, then gave Gu Ran a deep kiss on the cheek.

Got ambushed...

Gu Ran subconsciously used his hand to block it.

By the way, Evelin, you are just talking big, but now that things are getting serious, why are you so shy?

Gu Ran suddenly felt that his young body was a little thirsty.

"Okay, I have to go now! I have to go back to the editorial office to work overtime on the manuscript for tomorrow's "Advance Saints". See you this weekend!"

After saying that, Evelin ran off the plane happily.

Looking at Evelin’s toned body, Gu Ran couldn’t help but sigh.

What a sin! Gu Ran sorted out his emotions, then got off the plane with his sports bag on his back, and took the club bus with the players back to Staplewood training base.

As soon as they got off the car, the U18 teammates invited Gu Ran again: "Hey! Gu! Come to the bar with us to party!"

"Yeah, yeah! The pole dance bathing show in the bar is really good!"

Gu Ran smiled and waved his hand, "No, no, I really have something to do tonight."

Coach Dodd clapped his hands, "Everyone gather! I'll just say a few words!"

The U18 players who were playing and frolicking just now immediately lined up beside the bus.

Coach Dodd said: "We won the friendly match today, but I think everyone knows that without Gu Ran, we would have lost miserably. So, let us give the most sincere applause to Gu Ran! Thank him for his contribution to the team!"

Wow! All the U18 players applauded Gu Ran in conviction.

Only Yuichi Kawai, who was standing at the back of the team, did not applaud. Instead, his face was filled with jealousy that was hard to conceal, and his fists were clenched so hard that they made a clattering sound.

Coach Dodd continued to praise: "Gu Ran is the rising star of our Southampton club. Today he proved himself with three goals and two assists. I think you should also realize how big the gap is between you and the rising star, right? I still say that, I don't ask you to become a rising star like Gu Ran, I only ask you to reach Gu Ran's level!"

"Yes! Coach!"

"We want to be a part of Gu Ran's life!"

The Southampton U18 players shouted loudly.

Holy shit…

Gu Ran himself felt a little embarrassed to listen.

Coach Dodd added, "Let me tell you one more thing: Tomorrow is a day off, plus the weekend, so you will have three consecutive days off."

"yeah!"

When they heard that they had a three-day holiday, the players of the U18 team cheered.

We beat Liverpool U18 team and we still have 3 days off, and we don’t have to move it. It’s so cool!

Coach Dodd frowned and said, "I advise you not to be happy too soon! After this holiday, the first team will start to return next week, and many of your contracts will be re-signed! Whether you will be promoted to the reserve team or terminate the contract with the U18 team and become a free agent, the decision will be made within the next week!"

The U18 players gasped in shock and looked nervous.

Coach Dodd grinned again and said, "Of course, there is no need to worry too much. Winning the Liverpool U18 team this time will increase your overall performance by a lot."

The U18 players' emotions were being pulled around by Coach Dodd.

"Okay, everyone can go home!"

Coach Dodd turned around and said to Suzuki Honami who was not far away, "Ma'am, please stay for a moment. We have confirmed the result of Kawai Yuichi's tryout."

Suzuki Honami was slightly startled.

She thought the results would come out tomorrow, but she didn't expect a conclusion so soon.

It seems... there is no room left.

The friendly match with Liverpool U18 team is the final test for Yuichi Kawai.

It is obvious that Yuichi Kawai's performance in the friendly match can be described as a disaster.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Coach." Suzuki Honami bowed slightly, having already made full preparations mentally.

The U18 team players who were originally about to disband were no longer in a hurry to leave. They just stood there and watched curiously.

They also wanted to know when the black sheep Yuichi Kawai would be able to leave.

Coach Dodd took out an evaluation form and handed it to Suzuki Honami, "This is our coaching staff's comprehensive evaluation of Kawai Yuichi, as well as my evaluation of his performance in this friendly match."

Suzuki Honami took it, skipped the various data scores, and directly looked at the results in the last row:

In view of the player's professional level and uncontrollable emotions, the tryout was denied.

really……

Gu Ranjun was right about everything.

Yuichi is really not good at playing football.

Miracles will never happen to Yuichi.

Only Gu Ranjun is the real strong man, the real miracle...

Suzuki Honami smiled with relief, and said softly in a tone that was almost relieved: "Thank you, Coach, thank you for all your efforts."

Coach Dodd also said politely, "Nothing, ma'am."

It has to be said that Suzuki Honami is very well-mannered! The gentleness, intelligence, elegance and self-restraint of oriental women are fully reflected in Suzuki Honami.

Kawai Yuichi asked anxiously: "Mom! Did I pass? Did I pass?!"

Suzuki Honami calmly handed the evaluation form to Kawai Yuichi, "I'm sorry Yuichi, you didn't pass, you can check it yourself."

"No! Impossible!" Kawai Yuichi grabbed the evaluation form with a look of disbelief, his fingers trembling uncontrollably, "...Rejected? Impossible! I'm the striker of the champion team of the Japanese High School National Championship! How could I not even pass the trial training of the youth team of a low-level league club like Southampton?!"

Honami said softly, "Yuichi, this is your truest achievement, accept it with a smile."

"...Smile?" Kawai Yuichi's face was distorted due to the violent emotional fluctuations. "No! Why should I smile! Why should I accept it! I don't accept it! I don't accept it!"

Yuichi Kawai tore the evaluation form in his hand into pieces!

"I didn't lose! I didn't lose to anyone!"

"It must be all because of Gu Ran!"

Kawai Xiong pointed the spearhead at Gu Ran, "Baga! It's you! It's because of your existence that you have taken away the limelight that should have belonged to me! If it weren't for you! I would definitely pass the tryout! I definitely would!"

Gu Ran's voice was as calm as water. "Stop dreaming, Kawai Yuichi. Don't you know yourself well? Do you have the speed? Do you have the passing ability? Do you have the stamina? Do you have the ability to persevere in competition and maintain your emotions and mentality in adversity and failure? You have nothing. The only thing you have is a caring and considerate mother."

Honami swallowed subconsciously and tears flowed silently.

Gu Ran said in a deep voice: "Maybe you really like playing football, but your temper and personality are not suitable for playing football. After returning home, do other things. The most important thing is, don't let your mother worry about you anymore - she has her own life, you can't blame her for all your misfortunes."

"Ahhh! Baka!"

Yuichi Kawai roared like a madman, his self-esteem was severely hurt!

"Gu Ran! I admit that I am not as good as you in playing football, but what qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson!"

"Without you, I wouldn't look so bad!"

"So what if you are Southampton's rising star?"

"Even if everyone here treats you like a god and flatters you, so what?"

"I, Kawai Yuichi, just don't accept you!"

"Because you are a coward! You don't even dare to accept my challenge! What qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson!"

Gu Ran smiled proudly, "I am indeed qualified to teach you a lesson, because... I am your father."

Honami's heart skipped a beat! Gu Ranjun... you you you... don't tell anyone about our private relationship!!! "Baka!!!" Kawai Yuichi clenched his fists and was about to explode with anger, "Gu Ran, you dare to scold me! Challenge me if you dare!"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Gu Ran's lips, "OK, Dad will satisfy you this time."

Kawai Yuichi was stunned on the spot.

Gu Ran sneered: "Why, are you scared?"

Kawai Yuichi's face flushed, "...No! I would be a coward!? I would be a coward! Just don't regret it!"

Gu Ran sneered, "Do you really think I'm afraid of you by not challenging you? I just don't want to argue with you. Now your tryout is over. If you're still courting death, don't blame me - let's fight."

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(End of this chapter)