Chapter 281 The little money-grubber’s first pot of gold
“Here it is!”
On Neptune Avenue on the north shore of Valencia's safe haven, David Silva looked at the restaurants and bars along the entire street and pointed to a Spanish restaurant and said to Su Dong.
Su Dong, Nuno Cruz and others looked at each other and followed helplessly.
La Maselina! It's the name of the restaurant, but it also sounds like a Spanish girl's name.
It is located near the yacht marina in the Port of Valencia, with the famous Malvarrosa Beach to the north.
Near the beach, there is a world-famous restaurant called La Pepica. Almost all tourists from all over the world who come to Valencia will want to check in here, because it has hosted many world celebrities, such as Hemingway.
Su Dong had also taken time out to invite the team to Lapepica for dinner, including David Silva.
But this time, David Silva took the initiative to invite them back.
Different from the friendly style of La Pepica with its sea blue tones, La Maselina, which is only two or three hundred meters away, looks very cold in its decoration. It is mainly white in tones, retaining a hint of classicism, and looks very literary. It is said that some food, painting and literary activities are held here from time to time.
In the minds of Valencia locals, La Maselina is more famous than La Pepica, so much so that Neptune Avenue here is habitually called La Maselina Avenue.
But in the minds of tourists all over the world, La Pepica is the representative of Valencia paella.
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"Hey, Sue!"
When Su Dong and his group walked into the restaurant, they were recognized on the spot.
"Is it really you?"
"Oh my god, it really is you, Sue!"
"Wow, I must be lucky today, meeting you here!"
“God, are you here to eat too?”
"Su, our whole family is your fan, and we are so excited to meet you!"
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The restaurant's business was good, but no matter how good the food was, it could not offset the shock and surprise brought by Su Dong's appearance.
Whether it was the restaurant manager or employees, or the diners who came to eat, when they saw Su Dong and his group appear, they all surrounded them. Among them was a little fan who kept shouting that he wanted to take a photo with them.
Su Dong already knew how to deal with this kind of situation. He greeted everyone with a smile, met everyone's requests, and reiterated that he was just here to have a meal and did not want to be disturbed, let alone disturb others.
In the city of Valencia, especially in some famous places, it is common to meet football stars, and the fans are used to it. It's just that Su Dong seldom goes out and is rarely seen, so it seems strange.
After finally getting rid of the fans' obsession, Su Dong ran to the seats of David Silva and others and sat down, breathing a sigh of relief, "It's really more tiring than playing a game!"
Aimar has said this before.
Everyone smiled, and David Silva looked envious.
He wanted to be treated this way, but it wasn't enough right now.
"Is this the yacht marina where Abramovich's Compass was docked?" Nuno Cruz asked with a smile.
The restaurant is separated from the harbor's embankment by only a road. You can see the sea from afar, as well as the yacht marina further away. The scenery is really beautiful, and combined with today's clear blue sky, it is truly refreshing.
"It's here!" David Silva nodded with a smile. He had been in Valencia longer than Su Dong and the others and was more familiar with the place.
The last time Chelsea came to Valencia for an away game, Abramovich arrived at the port of Valencia on his yacht Compass with great fanfare before the game, outshining all the yachts in the port and even alarming the people at the port management office.
When had they ever seen such a luxurious yacht that was ranked among the top in the world?
This incident was also reported in the Valencia Daily News at the time. Many local residents even made a special trip to the dock to see this luxury yacht. Abramovich also threatened that after winning, he would use this yacht to send Chelsea players back to the UK and celebrate the victory on the yacht.
Needless to say, Chelsea lost the match and the players were unable to board the yacht.
It is said that after the game, Abramovich ran away on his yacht on the spot.
It really fits the saying: Don't pretend, or you'll be struck by lightning! ...
After David Silva asked everyone to sit down, he ordered a lot of food in one go.
For example, the signature seafood rice and snacks such as oysters.
"There's no need for you to squander your bonus like this, right?" Su Dong scolded with a smile.
David Silva nodded happily. "That's nothing. Just consider it as a thank you."
After saying that, he ordered three more dishes, and finally stopped when Su Dong called out to stop, thus resisting the urge to continue ordering.
"I'm very happy. I've been playing football for so many years and have been spending money all the time. Even in the Valencia youth training camp, I didn't have much income. But this time I got a bonus of 60,000 euros all at once. Oh my God!"
David Silva looked intoxicated, just like a little money-grubber.
After defeating Monaco and successfully advancing to the final, Valencia Club immediately distributed promotion bonuses. Each player who played in the game could receive a participation bonus of 60,000 euros, and other players could also receive a lot.
People like Su Dong not only get a participation bonus, but also additional goal bonuses and bonuses for outstanding performance, which total about 150,000 euros, not including other income such as appearance fees stipulated in the contract.
For Su Dong, the bonus for promotion is not small, but he is not too happy. However, it is different for David Silva.
This was the most income he had ever received.
"All the money is gone?" Nuno Cruz asked with a smile.
Su Dong and his team members all like this short guy very much. He is low-key, simple, but tenacious.
"It's all spent!" David Silva said with a satisfied smile, "I bought a gift for each member of my family and sent it back. The rest, except for my own expenses, I sent it back to my father. When my father called me, he cried."
At the end of his speech, David Silva's eyes were slightly red.
This was the first time he sent money home to his parents, and it was also the first reward for his parents' support for his football over the years.
Tens of thousands of euros may not be a big deal for many people, but for a family like David Silva, who comes from a small fishing village in the Canary Islands, it is a huge sum of money.
"I told my father, and he told me to thank you very much, Su!" David Silva looked at Su Dong gratefully, "He said that if there is a chance, please come to our hometown for a trip, and we will cover all the expenses."
"So good? Do we have it?" Nuno Cruz and others started to make a noise.
The Canary Islands are a world-famous tourist destination, and countless Europeans travel there every year.
"Both!" David Silva said cheerfully.
You can see that he is really happy.
It's not just because he received a generous match bonus, but also because of the significance of the bonus and his vision for the future. The game against Monaco gave him hope.
"Okay, you guys, restrain yourself a little. Is it okay to bully other people's children?" Su Dong scolded with a smile.
Nuno Cruz and others started to make a fuss.
David Silva murmured softly, "You are only one year older than me."
Everyone burst into laughter again.
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Su Dong really likes this atmosphere.
It was great to have a few people get together, eat, drink, chat, and speak freely without any ulterior motives! Especially as he gradually became famous, he cherished this opportunity even more.
Because he knows that there are more and more friends and colleagues around him, but fewer and fewer people with whom he can really sit down and chat.
Sometimes, there were things he didn't even want to tell Mendes.
This is not because he rejects Mendes, but because their common interests are growing. Mendes is also doing his job very diligently, but I don't know when Su Dong started to hide some of his own secrets.
He didn't want Mendes to see through him! Mendes was his most trusted partner and his agent, but it was difficult for the two to become close friends who could talk about everything.
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"By the way, Su, do you think we can win the Champions League this season?"
The food started to be served, and David Silva asked with concern while eating.
"It should be possible." Su Dong replied, "Porto is quite strong, and they also have players like Deco and Carvalho who are outstanding players, but in terms of overall strength, we are still slightly better."
Valencia's current lineup would be very competitive even in the Champions League.
Especially after Su Dong's strong rise this season, filling the gap in the team's offensive weakness.
"That's great!" David Silva smiled happily.
"Why?" Nuno Cruz was a little surprised.
Although he started one game, David Silva was still a substitute, even a substitute among substitutes.
"It's very simple. I read a news report before. If the team wins the championship, it can earn at least 30 million euros. This is still a conservative estimate. The prize money for winning the championship will definitely not be less. When the time comes, each member of the first team will get 100,000 euros. That should be no problem, right?"
"Then what?"
"If I really get the money, I'll buy my dad a car. He's wanted to buy one for a long time but has never been willing to. I'll also buy some clothes for my mom. My grandma wants a bracelet..."
David Silva was really counting on his fingers, counting the wishes of his family members.
Nuno Cruz and others found it very funny. Isn't this just a little money-grubber who has tasted the sweetness of success?
But Su Dong felt it was very real.
This is how professional football changes the life of an individual and the destiny of a family.
Naturally, this includes his.
At this moment, he thought of his parents in China again. They were probably still talking about buying a house.
Now every time I call, they always ask, "Have you received your salary?" "Yes?" "Okay, send it back quickly, we are waiting for the money to buy a house!"
Su Dong always gets frustrated. He doesn’t understand what’s the point of buying houses in major cities across the country?
At this moment, David Silva's appearance made Su Dong feel particularly close to him.
(End of this chapter)
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