Gu Ran smiled coldly, "Mr. Curry, if I played football just to take advantage of someone's reputation, I would have already been a member of a top Premier League team."

Andre Curry wanted to say something else, but at this moment, Mendes hurried over.

"Aha! Gu! So you are here! Hello, Curry! Aren't you a scout for Barcelona? Why are you working as a cleaner at Atletico Madrid's stadium?"

Mendes started off by mercilessly teasing Andre Curry.

When Andre Curry saw Mendes coming, he immediately looked embarrassed, because he knew Mendes' strengths and weaknesses very well.

Andre Curry could only smile awkwardly. "Hello, Mendes, nice to see you here. Oh, by the way, I still have a lot of work to do, so I'll leave first. Mr. Gu Ran, please don't forget what I told you. I'm always waiting for your response."

Having said that, Andre Curry forced his business card into Gu Ran's hand, then nodded at Mendes and turned away.

Mendes stared at Andre Curry's back with a frown on his face, and couldn't help whispering, "Damn Barcelona. Gu, don't let this Barcelona scout influence you. Your future is definitely not in Barcelona. You are capable enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with Messi. There is no need for you to be inferior to Messi."

Gu Ran smiled, tore up Andre Curry's business card and threw it into the trash can.

Although Gu Ran didn't say a word, this action fully revealed his intentions.

Mendes was grinning so hard that he could hardly close his mouth. "Right, right, that's right. Come on, Gu, I'll take you somewhere. I'm telling you, my right eyelid kept twitching just now, and I had a feeling that you might be in trouble. Sure enough, when I got here I found that a Barcelona scout was pestering you, but luckily you ignored him, hahahaha."

Gu Ran and Mendes got in the car, and Mendes' driver started the car and drove out of the underground parking garage of the Calderon Stadium through the VIP channel.

Half an hour later, Mendes' car slowly stopped at a famous steak restaurant in Madrid.

Today, the restaurant hung up a sign early in the morning saying that the restaurant was reserved for the entire place. It was obvious that this was specially prepared for Gu Ran.

When Gu Ran followed Mendes into the empty and quiet restaurant, he couldn't help but gasp.

Cristiano Ronaldo, wearing a well-fitting suit, was standing at the entrance of the restaurant with a smile on his face, waiting to greet him in person! Mendes put his arm around Gu Ran's shoulders and said with a smile, "Gu, this is my surprise for you."

Gu Ran was still a little bit incredulous, but Ronaldo took the initiative to walk up to Gu Ran and shook his hand. "Hi, Gu! Nice to meet you! I've watched many of your games on TV, and today I finally met you in person. You are a little stronger and taller than on TV."

After saying that, Ronaldo gave Gu Ran another warm hug.

Gu Ran also said excitedly: "Hello, Mr. Ronaldo! I am really very honored to meet you!"

"Just call me Chris!" Ronaldo grinned, "We are both players under Mendes, so we can be considered as fellow players. Come on, let's take a seat first. I have reserved this steak house for today. The Tomahawk steaks here are first-class in the whole of Madrid. Since you have come to my territory, I must treat you well."

"good!"

The three of them chatted and laughed, and sat down at the best dining table hand in hand.

As the host, Ronaldo ordered a bottle of fine red wine.

After saying that, Ronaldo took a sip.

Gu Ran also took a sip.

The drinking culture in foreign countries is basically uncultured, and toasts will not be drunk in one breath, which makes Gu Ran feel relaxed.

The steaming hot Tomahawk steak was served, and the three of them had a pleasant conversation while eating and drinking.

From football to national culture, from national culture to personal preferences.

Gu Ran discovered that Ronaldo, who looked sharp and aloof on the court, was basically humble during normal communication and even had a bit of a childish mentality.

Especially when Gu Ran talked about the culture of his own country, Ronaldo widened his eyes and listened very carefully.

"I love China," Ronaldo said with emotion. "If there is a chance in the future, Mendes, you must help me arrange a few more warm-up matches to play in China. I know I have many fans in China and I want to make them happy."

Mendes immediately said, "Of course, my Chris, I would love to have you!"

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Chris, if you go to China to compete, it will definitely make Chinese football unprecedentedly grand."

C Luo laughed, "Gu, when you said that, I can't wait to let Real Madrid Club contact your Football Association. Oh, by the way, let's talk about you, Gu, you are so strong. In my opinion, with your current development, you can be the king of European football in less than two years. Do you really want to stay in a small club like Southampton?"

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Of course not, Chris. Once I lead Southampton to the Premier League and win all the awards I can for them, I will transfer to a wealthy club. By then, my opponents will be you and Messi."

When Ronaldo heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and Mendes next to him was so nervous that he didn't dare to put the steak into his mouth.

The next second, Ronaldo laughed happily, "Oh! Gu, I like you! I like you so much! You speak very directly! Yes, with your strength, you should have such ambitions! I am very happy that among my good friends, there is one who can challenge me! This is also an encouragement to me! Come, let me toast you again!"

As he spoke, Ronaldo solemnly raised his glass and took a sip.

Gu Ran also hurriedly and politely took a sip.

Mendes said quietly, "You two, if you keep drinking this glass of wine, and then go out to drive after drinking all night, the police will hold you two down and draw blood from you, and even if they draw all your blood, they won't be able to find even one milliliter of alcohol concentration."

C Luo and Gu Ran burst into laughter.

After laughing, Ronaldo asked Gu Ran seriously: "Gu, seriously, after you bring Southampton to the Premier League, which top club will you be aiming for?"

...(End of this chapter)