In less than 3 minutes, Chamberlain and others couldn't stand it anymore.

Chamberlain pulled out the ginger with a grin and shouted excitedly, "I won! I took the longest! Hahaha! I can choose first! I can be the first to choose after Gu Ran finishes choosing, and Walton and Davis finish choosing!"

Lambert asked Gu Ran in a low voice: "Do you want to tell them some truths?"

Gu Ran still shook his head, "The truth is more exciting than Jiang Xing, let them enjoy themselves for a while."

Lallana said: "It's almost time to eat, let's go out and wait."

Lambert agreed immediately, "Well, it's all gingery here..."

As the three of them walked out of the main building, they saw a silver Ferrari Spider speeding towards the manor, the roar of its huge engine was extremely harsh.

"So cool! So cool!"

“Yeah, it’s a stellar debut!”

"Who is this?"

"It must be the football star that Walton invited."

"There are not many players in the Premier League who dare to drive a Ferrari so ostentatiously. Only a real superstar can be worthy of it."

Lallana and Lambert were talking to each other, their faces full of envy.

It would be really cool to drive a Ferrari to the banquet... Gu Ran couldn't help but look forward to it.

Bang! Just as the silver Ferrari Spider was about to reach the manor, the wheels suddenly slipped and the whole car sank into the bumpy mud road.

Lallana: …

Lambert: ...

Gu Ran: ...

The Ferrari stepped on the accelerator desperately, and the originally clean body of the car was covered with mud, but it was still unable to get out of the mud pit.

Lallana said: "How about... let's go and help."

Lambert nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I should."

The two of them quickly ran towards Ferrari, who failed to show off.

Gu Ran followed as well.

This kind of help should be given if possible. After all, the opponent is a Premier League star, and it would be great to leave a good impression. You can also take the opportunity to "take" him from close range.

When the star in the car saw someone running over to help, he immediately opened the door, stretched out a long leg, and stepped into the mud.

The shiny leather shoes were instantly covered with mud, and the trousers were also covered with mud spots.

When Gu Ran saw the other person's long legs, his scalp suddenly went numb... I must hope it wasn't him.

I saw a very recognizable long face poking out from the car door, "Hey! Brothers! Thank you for coming to help!"

"Wow! Crouch?! It's Crouch!" Lallana couldn't help but shouted excitedly.

Lambert was also surprised and said: "It turns out that the superstar Walton invited is you!"

Gu Ran's scalp tingled: "Fuck... it's really Crouch! This is so embarrassing! Crouch himself is nothing, Crouch is a top Premier League star, a celebrity of Southampton Club, and he deserves to enjoy a Ferrari, but... Crouch's girlfriend is Abbey Clancy! I have an affair with Abbey Clancy!"

Of course this rumor is not true, but it really exists!

Isn't this just hitting the muzzle of a gun! Is it too late to turn around and run away now? The tall Peter Crouch stood up from the low Ferrari, "Hi, how are you guys? Southampton guys - wait, I know you!"

Crouch immediately spotted Gu Ran hiding behind Lallana and Lambert.

Gu Ran originally wanted to hide more stealthily, but he was so handsome and had such a strong aura that Lallana and Lambert couldn't cover him up at all.

Crouch took two steps at a time and came to Gu Ran. "You are Gu Ran! Southampton's super star!"

No, I am not...

Gu Ran quickly calmed down and said, "Hello, Crouch... Are you here to attend the party? But there are no party girls at this party. All the party girls have been reported by Lallana, so you can go back directly."

Crouch smiled brightly, "Party girl? Oh no, I'm not here for party girls! Gu, I'm glad to meet you. Does my girlfriend Abbey Clancy still send you photos from time to time?"

Lallana and Lambert's eyes widened and their ears pricked up.

Gu Ran coughed awkwardly a few times, "Mr. Crouch, this is really none of my business. Don't listen to those tabloid reporters! Nothing really happened between your girlfriend and me! We just filmed a commercial, that's all."

Crouch grinned and said, "I didn't hear it from the tabloid reporters. Abby told me herself. Oh, and I took some of the photos for her myself. Don't you think Abby has a great figure?"

Holy shit…

My CPU burned out...

What the hell is going on here? Crouch should be here to call for punishment, right? But this way of calling for punishment really shocked me!

Gu Ran stood there in a daze, not sure what Crouch was trying to do.

Crouch turned to Lallana and Lambert and said, "You two, please help me push the car out. I want to have a good chat with Brother Gu Ran."

Lallana immediately said: "Okay Crouch!"

Lambert also said: "It is our honor to push the cart for you."

Gu Ran quickly said, "I'll go push the cart too."

Crouch put his arm around Gu Ran's shoulders and said, "What kind of cart are you pushing? I haven't finished talking to you yet. Let's talk while we walk."

Gu Ran said bitterly: "I really want to push the cart..."

"There will be a chance in the future." Crouch asked, "Gu, I've always wanted to know why you don't pay attention to my girlfriend Abi?"

Gu Ran opened his mouth and answered in a questioning tone: "Because, she is your girlfriend?"

Crouch blinked. "So, I am the obstacle between you?"

Oh shit!

That’s not what I meant!

Gu Ran quickly said, "Crouch, although we just met today, you are a star player of Southampton Football Club, and I respect you very much. How could I miss your girlfriend? I, Gu Ran, am definitely not that kind of person."

Crouch smiled. "It seems... I am the obstacle between you two. Gu, you don't need to worry about this. Abby and I have always been very open. We love each other sincerely. I love everything about Abby, including the man she likes. Abby's happiness is my greatest happiness."

Holy shit…

Gu Ran was completely stunned.

Abby, how is this method of PUAing you?

Crouch lowered his voice and said, "Gu, to be honest, I even thought about the beautiful scene of the three of us having fun together."

Holy shit…

I can't do it anymore, the pace is so fast, I really can't keep up...

"Gu, why aren't you talking? Are you also thinking about that scene?"

"I am... greatly shocked, Crouch."

I thought Crouch would punish Abby for what happened, but I didn't expect him to be so... magnanimous! Crouch smiled and said, "Gu, I know you can't accept it for a while, but life is only a few decades long. After eating, sleeping, and working, how much time do we have left to be happy? To live is to be happy. Not the kind of fake happiness, but the kind of pure happiness, the real happiness. Abby is happy, I am happy, and you are happy too. How wonderful is that?"

...Brother, you are so green, and you still come to PUA me? !

No, I'm a serious person! Crouch then said, "Of course, it's not possible for you to change your mind all of a sudden. You can try to be happy with Abby first. I strongly support you."

"Well……"

Gu Ran's mind was in a mess.

Life abroad is really too dangerous.

Wait a minute - Crouch, you are not tired of playing, so you want to find a buyer to sell it? Damn, you are so scheming! I will never be fooled!

Gu Ran immediately cleared his throat and said, "Crouch, thank you for your kindness, but... I'm sorry, the education I received since childhood does not allow me to do such a thing."

Crouch smiled slightly disappointedly, "Well, I can't force you. But, whenever you figure it out, Abi and I are always welcome to join you."

"Thank you...but it's really not necessary." Gu Ran wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Crouch asked again: "By the way, I am in Tottenham Hotspur now. Will you come to Tottenham in the future? If you want to come to Tottenham, I can help you make connections. If you come to Tottenham, we will be closer."

"No, no, no," Gu Ran waved his hands quickly, "I have no intention of transferring for the time being."

Crouch shrugged. "Okay then—but we're friends now, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Gu Ran nodded rapidly.

Crouch rubbed his hands. "Can you give me one of your jerseys? It's better if you have worn it."

"Ah?" Gu Ran was a little confused for a moment.

Crouch grinned. "This way, I can play you in your jersey and have fun with Abby - Abby will love it."

Holy shit…

Crouch, why are you still cheating on yourself? Gu Ran spread his hands bitterly, "I... didn't bring it today."

Crouch said, "I'll leave you my phone number and address, and you can mail it to me. I'm really looking forward to it."

"OK……"

It wasn't the first time that Gu Ran realized that his jersey had this function, but the opponent was Crouch...

Crouch said excitedly: "Tonight's party will definitely be fun!"

Gu Ran secretly complained in his heart: No, you have missed the most exciting part...

At this time, Walton and others ran out of the main building and hugged and greeted Crouch enthusiastically.

Crouch's silver Ferrari was also pushed out by his teammates.

Gu Ran took the opportunity to concentrate his mind and forcibly took over Crouch's star-level skills - Crouch was a top center forward in the Premier League, proficient in confrontation, receiving the ball, positioning, and shooting, especially heading skills, which made him absolutely invincible in the Premier League.

Gu Ran directly chose to take Crouch's header skill - Super Header: High-orbit Bombing +1.

After Crouch arrived, Walton's birthday party officially began.

The team members sat around the dining table in a lively atmosphere, and the servants pushed out a three-layer birthday cake on a cart. On the cake was a large, lit white candle that smelled like the sea.

Gu Ran subconsciously held his breath...

The birthday boy, Walton, began to distribute cakes to everyone.

As the most famous guest of honor today, Crouch got the largest piece near the candles.

Gu Ran got the second largest piece, but he immediately gave the cake to Crouch - it was not that Gu Ran didn't like cake, but that he really didn't like cake with white candles smelling of the sea on them.

Crouch was moved and hugged Gu Ran, and publicly stated that Gu Ran was his best friend.

The other players were envious.

After cutting the cake, everyone toasted and congratulated Wharton.

Gu Ran, Lambert and Lallana drank water, while Walton and others drank brandy, whiskey and vodka.

Halfway through the banquet, most of the players were drunk and partying around the table.

Crouch also performed a set of robotic dance celebration moves after scoring a goal in public, which drew cheers from the audience.

After having a good meal and a few drinks...the party girls still hadn't arrived.

Walton called to inquire and found out that the party girls had been reported by enthusiastic citizens and taken away for urine tests.

After hearing the news, Chamberlain and the others wailed! Their butts are still burning with pain!

The whole party was a mess, and the organizer Walton was even more anxious - he had already paid the money for the party girls in advance, and now he couldn't find anyone to refund the money.

At this time, the drunk Crouch felt that he had not eaten enough, so he ran to the main building, found a piece of peeled ginger on the table, and began to eat it in big mouthfuls.

Walton and the others saw this and didn't dare to tell Crouch the truth. They could only desperately try to snatch the ginger from Crouch's mouth.

But Crouch is a top center forward, how can he pick out the ginger that has entered his mouth? So, Crouch stuffed ginger into his mouth while running around the manor.

The Southampton players could only chase after them.

Crouch is a world-class football star. It is difficult for ordinary people to catch up with him. His long legs make a loud noise when he runs, and the whole scene is so lively.

As they ran, Crouch led all the players into the mud ditch...

Everyone thought that tonight's party would be a panting party, but unexpectedly... it was indeed a panting party! Crouch, who had eaten the indescribable ginger, was completely excited and ran with the Southampton players for more than an hour, making the Southampton players exhausted.

Gu Ran was fine. He did not participate in the activity of "picking indescribable ginger from Crouch's mouth". He just sat at the dining table and watched in amazement.

Gu Ran was really shocked at this birthday party.

After more than an hour, Crouch finally collapsed from exhaustion and had eaten all the ginger in his mouth.

No one dared to tell Crouch the truth.

What a crazy day!

Gu Ran thought Crouch missed the most exciting part of the party, but he never expected that Crouch was the most exciting part of the party.

After this birthday party experience, Gu Ran never plans to attend private parties again.

After September 1st, the summer transfer window officially ends.

And Southampton Club has officially entered the era of Nicola Cortes in power.

On September 4th, in the 5th round of the English League One, Southampton’s away challenge to Colchester United began!

Colchester United is a weak team, often playing in the lower reaches of English Football League One and English Football League Two, and its best result over the years is the English Football Championship.

This match was another one of bullying, but it was different from previous bullying.

Southampton sent out a substitute lineup consisting mainly of Gu Ran, Lallana and Lambert - Chamberlain, Gully, Garrod, Schneiderlin and Walton all took leave due to illness.

Chasing after world-class soccer stars for an hour at a birthday party is really tiring.

Fortunately, today's opponent is very weak, and having Gu Ran, Lallana and Lambert is enough.

Southampton deployed a 4231 offensive formation and pressed the defense throughout the game.

In this game, Colchester United adopted the strategy of close defense and short pass counterattack.

It is worth mentioning that a famous player of Colchester United, Romano Tresor Lualua, came to the main stand of Colchester United.

There has not been any particularly famous big-name stars in the history of Colchester United, but the Democratic Republic of Congo player LuaLua is one of the most famous club legends.

LuaLua is a forward, but he was not a football player until he was 16 years old, nor had he received professional football training. Instead, he was a gymnast.

Therefore, LuaLua has very good body flexibility and can perform various difficult breakthroughs and shooting movements.

His most iconic moves are his backflip shot and his continuous backflip celebration.

Once he scored a goal in a game against Arsenal and was so excited that he did a dozen somersaults. Then he sprained his ankle and had to leave the field. In the end, the team lost the game.

Lualua also has a younger brother, Kazenga Lualua, who came from Newcastle United's youth training and is currently also a talented young midfielder.

Colchester United did not have any star players on the field, but this did not affect Gu Ran's "forcible capture" of LuaLua who was watching the game on the sidelines.

LuaLua's most impressive skill is his backflip shooting technique, but this technique is too exaggerated and has a very low success rate. Gu Ran still decided to forcibly take LuaLua's flexibility-related skills - Flexible Breakthrough: Flexibility Control +1.

After taking it by force, Gu Ran immediately felt that his body flexibility and agility had improved a lot, and the connection between skills became smoother.

For this match, William Hill bookmaker offered handicap odds of 4.55 for home win, 3.32 for draw and 1.86 for loss.

Obviously, bookmakers are more optimistic about the Southampton team with Gu Ran, Lallana and Lambert starting.

Judging from the rankings of the two teams in League One, Southampton ranks 2nd in League One, while Colchester United ranks 19th - this ranking also shows the huge gap between the two teams.

As soon as the game started, the Southampton team launched a fierce attack.

But Colchester United showed no fear and directly confronted Southampton.

Most of Southampton's players are young substitutes, so they were a little confused by Colchester United's strong confrontation at the beginning.

The confrontation between the two sides was very fierce, with players falling to the ground repeatedly.

Fortunately, Gu Ran quickly stabilized his position as a defensive midfielder.

In the 11th minute of the game, Gu Ran, with his strong and flexible body, dribbled the ball and survived the fierce pulls and sliding tackles of five Colchester defenders. Then he saw the opportunity and made a wonderful pass to Lallana who was supporting in the middle.

Lallana dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area, but before Lallana could pass the ball or break through, the Colchester United defender kicked Lallana in the chest without any hesitation.

Lallana fell to the ground in pain, holding his chest, but the referee only gave the offender a yellow card.

Lallana's injury was serious and he was unable to continue the game. A stretcher was rushed into the field and Lallana was carried away.

Coach Adkins frowned immediately and was forced to use the first substitution.

Gu Ran took the free kick.

The position of this free kick was good. Gu Ran used his Crescent Moon Scimitar and heavy artillery long-range shooting skills to full effect. With an astonishing and powerful Crescent Moon Scimitar, he directly penetrated the goal of Colchester United.

On the big screen at Colchester Community Stadium, the score was immediately changed to Colchester United 0:1 Southampton.

Colchester United, which had lost the first goal, continued to intensify its pressing in the midfield and frontcourt. The movements of the players on both sides became more and more exaggerated, and the scene became more and more intense.

Playing against such a weak team is a real headache for Coach Adkins.

Coach Adkins is naturally not worried about anything in terms of tactics and team strength, but he is afraid that the main players will get injured.

Fortunately, there are no main players in this game.

Now all that matters is that Gu Ran and Lanbert are injured.

Gu Ran and Lambert were naturally targeted by Colchester United.

Whenever Lambert made a run, there would always be two vicious Colchester United players standing by, watching closely, ready to use their kicks to kill his offspring.

Faced with this rough style of play, Southampton's attack was not smooth enough.

But Colchester United also had few offensive opportunities.

The two teams played a very close game.

In the 27th minute, Colchester United got a free kick in a good position in the frontcourt, but unfortunately the ball hit Southampton's central defender Martin and bounced out of the penalty area.

Lambert grabbed the first point, made a beautiful stop and pass, and dribbled the ball forward along the middle.

Gu Ran actively ran without the ball and interspersed to the left side of the penalty area.

Lambert made a lob pass to Gu Ran, who didn't stop the ball and volleyed it in the air with a scissors kick.

The Colchester United goalkeeper was helpless...

The ball went in! The score on the big screen at Colchester Community Stadium changed to Colchester United 0:2 Southampton.

After losing two goals, Colchester United targeted Gu Ran and Lambert even more frantically.

During the injury time of the first half, the two sides almost fought in the midfield area.

The score in the first half was also fixed at Colchester United 0:2 Southampton.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and the atmosphere on the field was still hot, with both sides making many mistakes.

When defending, Gu Ran used his physical advantage to knock Colchester United's striker, Nigerian international Odijhe, to the ground. Odijhe immediately retaliated by kicking Gu Ran on the ankle!

The Southampton players on the field immediately exploded! Anthony Pulis was the first to rush up, violently choking Odiger's neck! The Colchester United players were naturally unwilling to be outdone in their home stadium, and they rushed up to punch and kick Anthony Pulis!

There was a fight! The scene was in chaos! The referee blew the whistle and gave out red cards!

The instigator, Odijer, was sent off with a straight red card! Anthony Pulis was sent off with a straight red card! Colchester United midfielder Andy Byrne was sent off with a straight red card!

The situation on the field suddenly changed. The referee gave three red cards in a row. Colchester United suffered a heavy blow and had two players sent off, while Southampton had one sent off! The head coach of Colchester United protested loudly, using all kinds of swear words.

The referee showed a red card to the head coach of Colchester United! 4 red cards in 4 minutes! The referee was completely crazy!!!

(End of this chapter)