Gu Ran's tone was a little irritated, "Then go ahead and tell me, but try to be quick, because I really should go to training."

Kevin Feige said quickly, "Mr. Gu Ran, to be honest, the content of your script is a bit too advanced. This is certainly not bad, but too good! It's like a guiding light! In my opinion, this is very consistent with my conception of the Marvel main universe, but... there is still a big piece of the key plot puzzle missing in the middle. Our Iron Man 3 and Captain America 2, Thor 2, Guardians of the Galaxy and other projects have not yet started. According to the logic of the plot, the story of Avengers 2 should at least be after Captain America 2."

Haha, you praised me for so long, but it turns out you just wanted me to hand-draw the scripts for Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, Thor 2, etc. for Marvel!

I don’t care if you’ve finished filming Avengers 1! I don’t care if you’re missing any key plot points!

Before I finished filming Avengers 1, I had already hand-drawn the storyboard script for Avengers 2. That’s how I look awesome!

Besides, when I hand-painted Avengers 2, was it for you guys, Marvel? Was it to boost your Hollywood market?

No! I'm here to pick up... I'm here to jerk off... Pah! I'm here to save those lost Hollywood actresses!

Gu Ran sneered, "'Avengers 2', you can buy it or not."

Not buying?

If you don’t buy it, you absolutely cannot take pictures according to what I hand-drew!

You can't use the main plot, main storyboards, and main lines! That's right, even though the copyright of Marvel characters belongs to you, and Marvel cannot sell it to others, but as long as you don't buy it, you can't even use 10% of the script content! What's more, this script of mine is hand-drawn, and you can't even use the storyboard composition, scene clothing and props! Otherwise, you will be sued for bankruptcy! Let's see who is hurt the most! After rebirth, I am not here to beg for cooperation, I am here to be your father!

Kevin Feige hurriedly said respectfully: "Buy, buy, buy! Of course! Mr. Gu Ran, you may have misunderstood me just now. I didn't mean that. What I meant was that your Avengers 2 is really great, but if we buy your Avengers 2, then no one in the world except you can fill in the missing plot puzzle of the Marvel Universe. The plots of Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, and Thor 2 still have to be hand-drawn by you to be perfect!"

Gu Ran chuckled and said bluntly: "I'm busy."

The main reason is that I don't have any girls! With my current strength, I can definitely dominate the English League One. Even if the speed of obtaining talent points slows down, it's not a big deal.

Plus, the professional competition schedule is definitely very tight, and I don’t have time to do a part-time job.

After sending Ao Mei away, I must put all my thoughts on playing football! Play one game after another! No matter who begs me, it will be useless! ——Gu Ran secretly made up his mind.

Kevin Feige did not give up easily. "Mr. Gu Ran, I know that writers like you all need inspiration. I saw that you specifically mentioned on the title page that the Scarlet Witch must be played by an actress designated by you. In addition, I heard that the hand-drawn script you gave to the great director Nolan also required Anne Hathaway to play Catwoman, so I took the liberty to speculate... You probably need to meet actresses and get to know them in depth in order to generate creative inspiration."

Oh shit!

Do I look like such an indecent person? ? ? Gu Ran immediately said seriously: "I'm sorry, Mr. Fitch, please don't... speculate blindly."

Kevin Feige pretended not to hear and continued, "We have three more script projects coming up, namely Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, Thor 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1 - there will be more in the future. When it's appropriate for you, Mr. Gu Ran, I can have the actresses in these projects come to get to know each other and discuss the scripts together in the evening. I believe that with their professionalism, they will definitely inspire your creative passion, Mr. Gu Ran."

Gu Ran: ...

Discuss the script together in the evening? Am I overthinking it? It must be! Although I am a serious person, a serious person can't stand discussing the script with a female star like Black Widow!

Besides, these Hollywood actresses are all natural masturbators!

Seeing that Gu Ran did not interrupt, Kevin Feige continued, "Mr. Gu Ran has absolute autonomy when writing the script. Although the main characters we have already decided cannot be changed, Mr. Gu Ran can set their roles, lines, and shots at will. He can also recommend new actresses according to your preferences."

Holy shit…

This potential power is huge!

If that's the case, even those famous female leads would have to rush forward to discuss the script!

Gwyneth Paltrow is in Iron Man 3 - she won the 71st Academy Award for Best Actress for her realistic and indescribable scream in "Shakespeare in Love". She played Iron Man's secretary Pepper Potts in "Iron Man". She is also the most famous actress invited by Marvel so far.

In Captain America 2, there is Black Widow Scarlett Johansson - the one whose bath water Durant wants to drink. Although she didn't win the Oscar for Best Actress, she is definitely a world-class goddess.

Thor 2 features Natalie Portman, the little girl Martina, the heroine in “Léon: The Professional”.

Guardians of the Galaxy features Nebula Karen Gillan, who once played the heroine Amy in Doctor Who.

I have to say... there is a reason why Kevin Feige was able to become the CEO of Marvel and revitalize Marvel!

You are really good at judging people!

Gu Ran cleared his throat and said in a gentle tone: "Oh, Mr. Fitch, your sincerity has touched me. Let me promise you that when I am done with this period of time, I will consider several other hand-drawn scripts."

"Ah! Thank God!" Kevin Feige said excitedly, "That's great! Then I will finalize the Avengers 2 project first, and then let Gwyneth and Scarlett come to you to discuss script inspiration! Of course, if there are other suitable candidates for the main roles, Mr. Gu Ran is also welcome to recommend them! Mr. Gu Ran, can we keep in touch at any time?"

"good."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Ran's mind was filled with the image of Little Lajiao and Black Widow toasting...

How can I put it? Capitalism’s sugar-coated bullets… really work!

That afternoon, Southampton's home game against English League Two team Wycombe Wanderers began.

This is Southampton's fourth pre-season friendly.

Without Gu Ran, the attendance rate of St. Mary's Stadium was only over 60%, the fans' enthusiasm was not very high, and the number of media and scouts coming to watch the game was pitifully small.

——Gu Ran’s practical value and commercial value were fully demonstrated when he was not present.

After the start of the game, Southampton still used the 352 formation and continued to play high-pressure defensive counterattacks, while Wycombe Wanderers tried their best to defend.

Southampton made many mistakes in the first half, lost many good scoring opportunities, and almost conceded a counterattack from Wycombe Wanderers.

The game was very dull, with both sides either fighting for the ball or passing the ball back and forth. Southampton did not launch any penetrating attack at all.

The two sides drew 0:0 in the first half.

In the second half, Southampton intensified their offensive in the frontcourt, frequently making high and long passes, but still to no avail.

Lallana, Garrod, Gourlay and Barnard took turns to play, but none of them could break through the door of Wycombe Wanderers.

In the end, both sides continued their dull performance in the first half and shook hands in a tie with a final score of 0:0.

Personal affairs assistant Rick also sent the teaching video of the game to Gu Ran.

After Gu Ran finished reading it, he continued to practice! Two days later, on Monday, Marvel CEO Kevin Feige called Gu Ran and told him that the contract had been sent to his email.

Kevin Feige also said a lot of flattering words and asked Gu Ran to provide Elizabeth Olsen's contact information and the contact information of the owner of Hayden Manor after signing.

After signing, Gu Ran mailed the contract to Marvel and informed Kevin Feige of his contact information.

On the same day, Elizabeth received an audition call from Marvel Studios for the role of Scarlet Witch in "Avengers: Age of Ultron".

Elizabeth happily hugged Gu Ran to celebrate, but she soon realized that after tomorrow, she would leave Gu Ran and go to Hollywood.

"Gu...I can't bear to leave you!"

After spending more than ten days with Gu Ran, Elizabeth has completely fallen for him.

Faced with her past ideals and her current happy life with Gu Ran, Elizabeth suddenly felt that becoming a Hollywood star was not that important at all.

"Gu! I want to stay..." Elizabeth lay on Gu Ran's thighs in a daze.

Gu Ran quickly comforted her: "Liz, don't give up your dream because of a man! It's not worth it."

Elizabeth cried, "No, I think it's worth giving up my dream for you!"

Holy shit…

This is all my fault, my character is just too perfect.

But fortunately, I am quite experienced in persuading people to quit.

Gu Ran said solemnly: "Liz, do you believe I can become a football star?"

Elizabeth nodded vigorously immediately, "I believe it! Of course I believe it! You will become a football star who is more powerful than Messi of Real Madrid!"

Good man, you have offended two major football fan groups in the world with this sentence! Gu Ran persuaded softly: "Look, since you believe that I will become a big star, then if you want to be worthy of being a football star, you must at least be a Hollywood movie queen, right?"

Elizabeth was stunned. "...Yes. Gu! I know what to do! I will work hard, I want to become a Hollywood movie queen, I want to be worthy of you! Thank you for your guidance, you are really my beacon!"

Ahem... I'm exaggerating. I'm not that big...

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Liz, let's agree to work hard together. I will work hard to become a football star, and you will work hard to become a Hollywood movie queen, okay?"

"Okay!" Elizabeth leaned softly in Gu Ran's arms, "Gu, before you leave, I want to give you a gift."

Gu Ran lifted Elizabeth's chin and said affectionately: "Liz, aren't you the best gift God has given me?"

A few cheesy love words instantly turned Elizabeth into water.

Elizabeth lowered her head...

The next day, while Gu Ran was training in the backyard, Elizabeth secretly ran out for most of the day.

When they came back in the afternoon, Elizabeth mysteriously pulled Gu Ran to the beach and said, "Gu, I said yesterday that I would give you an unforgettable gift before we leave."

...So, sister, do you want to play wild on the beach?

I am very good at jungle!

Gu Ran hugged Elizabeth's slender waist and said, "Thank you. This gift is very exciting. I will miss it from time to time."

Elizabeth blushed. "No! How can we do that here? Look over there!"

Gu Ran looked in the direction Elizabeth pointed, and saw that the yacht without an engine had been moved away at some point, and replaced by a brand new luxury double-decker yacht with the name "Lighthouse" written on it!

Gu Ran was stunned. "Liz, this, this..."

Although Elizabeth was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and has two very wealthy sisters at home, for her who has never had any filming opportunities, hundreds of thousands of pounds should be all the money she has!

Gu Ran was deeply moved.

Elizabeth happily snuggled in Gu Ran's arms, "Gu, I actually knew that your yacht was broken a long time ago, so I took the initiative to replace it with a new yacht for you. From now on, when you see the yacht from the window, you will think of me."

Gu Ran cleared his throat. "Liz, how could I forget you? Even without the yacht, I would never forget you."

...When I see the broken door of the bathroom that has not been repaired yet, I think of you.

Elizabeth was so happy that she was overjoyed. "Oh, Gu, you are so affectionate to me. I really want to stay and stay with you forever."

Oh shit!

Sister Ao, don't get carried away! Gu Ran quickly said, "Ahem, Liz, I've accepted your gift. Why don't we... go up and have some fun?"

Elizabeth chuckled, and then said impatiently, "Okay."

Gu Ran then hugged Elizabeth and boarded the new ship.

Soon, without starting, the luxury yacht began to sway happily to the rhythm of the tide.

On the day of departure, Elizabeth cried until her eyes were swollen and two bright red talent point bubbles appeared under her feet.

This is also Elizabeth's final gift as a magic weapon for making money.

While comforting Elizabeth, Gu Ran picked up two talent point bubbles from a distance.

——During the period of recuperation, Gu Ran picked up and automatically exchanged a total of 12 talent point bubbles.

It’s not a lot, but it’s definitely not a little either.

At noon, Gu Ran drove Elizabeth to the airport and waved goodbye to her.

Seeing Elizabeth walking into the airport lobby with tears in her eyes, Gu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

There is definitely some reluctance in my heart.

But from a football perspective, this relationship with Olsen has come to an end.

Next, it's time to adjust your mindset and prepare to return! As for the toasts from Pepper and Black Widow... we can't rush it.

The new season will start in about a week! I have to focus all my energy on the professional competition! Gu Ran drove back to the villa and continued to practice hard in the backyard.

In the remaining days, Gu Ran received many caring and comforting text messages every day as usual.

Evelyn called and told Gu Ran that Marvel had sent someone to discuss using Hayden Manor as a filming location. Evelyn had also been asking about Gu Ran's injury, hoping that Gu Ran could get better soon... and come to the manor to ride horses.

MaxxRT and others also sent text messages every day to express their condolences - it can be seen that they are really worried.

Liverpool's owner Linda also sent text messages to express her condolences every day, and never stopped sending them during the time when Gu Ran was "recuperating".

After supermodel Abbey Clancy sent Gu Ran a few photos and received no response, she never sent him any messages again.

Gu Ran kept all these things in mind.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day before the derby between Southampton and Northampton.

On this day, there was only one week left before the summer transfer window closed, and this was also the day that Old Rice promised Gu Ran that he could return to the training ground! ——Finally, it’s over! Gu Ran got up early, first trained for an extra hour in his own gym, and then had some ice and fire therapy, and then drove to the long-missed Staplewood training base in high spirits.

While driving, Gu Ran seriously considered the distribution plan of 12 talent points.

His strengths, such as stamina, constitution, power, burst and strength, are enough to gain a foothold in the English Football League One.

So the next step is to make up for your shortcomings before the English Football League One officially starts, and at the same time upgrade your system rating from B to A.

All other conditions for promotion to A have been met, except that the 15 sub-attributes must reach 75 points.

——In fact, if it was distributed evenly, Gu Ran would have reached A-level now, but such a point allocation would make him very mediocre.

Gu Ran first allocated 1 talent point to the "speed" attribute, so that the speed attribute reached 75 points.

Then, Gu Ran took out another 5 talent points and allocated them to the "long-shot" attribute. In this way, the long-shot attribute reached 75 points.

There were 6 talent points left, and Gu Ran allocated them all to the "flexibility" attribute. The flexibility attribute then increased from 69 points to 75 points.

Currently, among all sub-attributes, there are a total of 9 sub-attributes above 75 points. In order to meet the conditions for promotion to A-level, 6 sub-attributes need to reach 75 points, so the gap is 37 talent points.

37 points...

If one talent point can be redeemed per day, it will take 37 days.

Even if I return to Staplewood, I may not be able to redeem one talent point a day.

well……

You still need some magic tools to get there quickly.

When the Cayenne arrived at the gate of Staplewood training base, the security guard at the gate was dozing off.

Gu Ran honked the horn, rolled down the car window, and stuck his head out, "Hey... Ted! Open the door!"

——The security guard Ted is on the morning shift today.

Ted opened his eyes blearily and was stunned.

"Oh my God! Am I dreaming? Gu? Is that you? Is it really you?"

Ted was shaking with excitement. "Aren't you seriously injured? Why did you come to the training base alone? Have you recovered from your injury? Can you participate in the game against Northampton tomorrow?"

Gu Ran grinned at him, "It's a long story...Open the door."

"Oh! Okay, okay!" Ted also knew that as a doorman, there were some things he was not qualified to know, so he quickly pressed the remote control and opened the door for Gu Ran.

Gu Ran then drove the Cayenne in.

"Hey, Gu—" Ted shouted from behind the car, "I want you to know that all of us who like you are looking forward to the day when you return as the king."

Gu Ran felt a warm touch in his heart.

Although I don't have much contact with these security guards, and although they are not core figures, the more these ordinary people care about me, the more sincere they are without any interest mixed in.

Gu Ran smiled at Ted and said in an almost calm tone: "Yes, Ted. I am back as the king."

Arrogant? No, I am a natural born king! "Yeah! Yeahs!!!" Ted clenched his fist and roared excitedly.

During the two weeks that Gu Ran was "injured", the entire Southampton club was filled with a depressing atmosphere.

Today, the clouds suddenly cleared up and the sun came out! Because Southampton's star of hope has returned!

Gu Ran then stepped on the accelerator and drove into the parking lot.

The security guard Ted was still immersed in the joy of Gu Ran's return as a king, and couldn't calm down for a long time!

As soon as Gu Ran parked the car, Rick, his personal affairs assistant who had been waiting in the parking lot, came to greet him with a smile on his face.

"Hi, Gu! Good morning! Welcome back to Staplewood!"

"Good morning, Rick, nice to meet you." Gu Ran patted Rick's shoulder friendly.

After the warehouse incident, the two not only did not become distant, but became closer.

"How is it going?"

"I'm fine, Gu, thank you."

"How's your mom?"

"Ahem, she's very good too..."

Rick reached out to take Gu Ran's backpack, and asked as he walked with Gu Ran: "Gu, do you want me to gather Mave, Jacob and the others now? They actually already know the true extent of your injury, but they don't know that you're coming back today. They've also had holidays during your absence, but as far as I know, they've been feeling mad, and they're looking forward to working overtime with you every day."

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Don't worry. I probably won't be able to practice with the team this morning. I have to go for a physical examination before returning to the team. Even if I pass the physical examination, I still have to follow Coach Adkins's arrangements."

Rick immediately said, "Okay, I'll ask them to come over after 9 o'clock. I can already imagine the scene of them racing on the road."

"Okay, you arrange it." Gu Ran then asked, "By the way, is the schedule for the new season out?"

Rick nodded and said, "It's out. I'll show you the schedule for the first month later when you're not busy."

"Um."

Gu Ran quickly walked into the locker room, changed into his jersey and sneakers, and then warmed up in the full-size No. 1 training ground.

It feels so good to be back to normal!

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(End of this chapter)