Chapter 891 Su Dong's Manchester City Feast
Wilmslow, Cheshire.
As night falls, the eastern outskirts of town become bustling with activity.
The two-lane road became so congested that the town's police department had to deploy officers to the corner of the intersection early to remind all passing vehicles to take a detour.
"Sorry, the road ahead is closed tonight. Could you please take a detour?"
a policeman asked, knocking on the window of a Mercedes.
Although it was a question, the tone sounded more like a reminder, or even a request.
"We are going to the party, sir." The driver rolled down the window and said to the police.
"Do you have an invitation?" The policeman's eyes were fixed on the distance and he didn't notice the driver in the car.
"It's me, Mr. Policeman." The driver reminded again.
The policeman then turned his head and saw the blind spot in the car, and was immediately surprised.
"Oops, sorry, Vincent, there are too many people tonight and we can't handle it."
After saying this, the policeman immediately shouted to his colleagues who had set up a roadblock not far away, signaling them to let them pass quickly.
"Hey, Vincent, are the people sitting next to you and behind you the new players of our team?" the policeman asked with a smile.
His eyes were sharp. He could see the passengers sitting in the front passenger seat and the back seat through the filmed car window.
"Yeah, that's right," Kompany laughed.
"OK! Everyone must work hard in the new season! Let's strive to win a Champions League title!"
The policeman saluted, patted the roof of the car, and signaled for it to pass quickly as he was going to check the next car.
…
After the Mercedes passed the roadblock, it headed east along the town road.
"Is it such a big deal? Even the police were alarmed?" Hazard was sitting in the middle of the back row, so he could easily see the situation in front through the gap between the front seats.
There were people everywhere along the way and it was very lively.
"It wasn't such a big deal before, and I don't know what happened tonight," Kompany complained.
If there are too many people, the car can't drive fast.
The distance that used to be reached in a flash now requires a slow climb.
When they arrived at their destination, they were all dumbfounded again.
Wow, I thought there were a lot of people on the road just now, but when I arrived at the door, I found there were even more people, and they were all equipped with cameras and weapons, and some even had drones.
"Hey, Vincent." Someone knocked on the car window.
Kompany found out that it was a Manchester City staff member, immediately lowered the car window and greeted him.
"What's going on?" Kompany was surprised.
"I don't know where the reporters got the news from, but they all gathered around. There are dozens of media outlets and more than a hundred reporters at the scene, and the number is still increasing. So, we can only come here temporarily to provide reinforcements."
Kompany and Courtois and Hazard in the car were all surprised.
This is a big deal! "What about the car..." Kompany asked in some difficulty.
"Leave it to me. I'll park in front and you guys go in first."
As soon as the driver finished speaking, he saw the troubled looks on the three people's faces and immediately understood.
There were too many media reporters at the scene, and they were afraid of being stuck in traffic as soon as they got off the bus.
"Don't worry. Su came out just now and told them that they can take pictures and interviews, but they have to respect the players' wishes and must not affect the party. So drones are not allowed and they will not block them."
Sure enough, not far away, the drone that had just been released was taken back at the reminder of the on-site staff.
After a pause, the staff member couldn't help laughing, "Su has already asked someone to make temporary arrangements. He plans to set up more than 10 to 20 banquet tables at the entrance to entertain these media reporters. People from the club's public relations department are also here."
Kompany and the other two were stunned. Even though Kompany was the vice-captain of Manchester City, when had he ever experienced such a scene? There were more than a hundred reporters! But they still trusted the people in the club.
Kompany and the other two opened their car doors, and the sound of cameras snapping suddenly rang out around them.
All the reporters' cameras were pointed at them, and some were even broadcasting live.
Kompany looked at Courtois in formal attire, then at Hazard in casual attire, and finally at himself in sportswear. He suddenly felt very regretful. Why didn't he think of going home to change clothes? After scratching his bald head, Kompany had no choice but to bite the bullet and go in.
"Hey, Vincent, can I ask you a few questions?"
"Stop and answer a few questions for us, okay?"
"Hazard, what made you decide to join Manchester City?"
"Courtois, they all say that you want to challenge Joe Hart for the starting position. Is that true? Are you confident?"
A group of reporters kept asking questions, but no one went over to block the road.
This made the three of them feel a little relieved, and they quickly quickened their pace and went inside.
…
As soon as I entered the door, I felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.
It’s so huge in there!
This is not the first time Kompany has come here, but he is always amazed every time, and Hazard, who came here for the first time, was completely dumbfounded.
The whole manor is so dreamy! "It was designed and built by a very famous German designer. In just one year, it won many authoritative architectural awards. It is one of the top mansions in Wilmslow, no, in Cheshire, and even in the whole of the UK."
Although Courtois and Hazard do not own their own mansions, they know something about them.
For any luxury house like this, the competition is not only about hardware, but also about software.
Su Dong was receiving guests not far from the entrance. As soon as he saw Kompany and the other two coming in, he immediately came over to greet them.
"Hello, Vincent."
Su Dong stretched out his hand from afar, shook hands with Kompany, and then the two hugged each other warmly.
"Thibaud." Su Dong hugged Courtois again.
When it was Hazard's turn, Su Dong first shook hands with him, called his name, and said, "Eden, we talked on the phone." Then, Su Dong leaned over and hugged Hazard.
This was the first time that Hazard had such close contact with Su Dong, and he felt flattered.
In fact, as early as when he decided to join Manchester City, Hazard had a phone call with Zidane and asked a lot about Su Dong. Zidane and Su Dong are also very good friends regardless of age difference, so naturally he told them everything he knew and spoke highly of Su Dong, which further strengthened Hazard's determination to join Manchester City.
"I'm sorry, I originally planned to hold a private party, but the media reporters outside got the news and all rushed over, and it ended up like this." Su Dong expressed his apologies.
This is not the first time Manchester City has had a dinner at Su Dong's estate.
In the past year, Manchester City has held dinners in Sudong Manor many times. Not many people paid attention at the beginning, but later some media reporters would come to take pictures. However, this is the first time that there are so many people like now.
"I think it's because of you." Su Dong smiled and patted Hazard on the shoulder, saying admiringly.
What this means is that this group of media reporters are all here to chase the new players.
Su Dong's words made both Hazard and Courtois quite pleased.
Who doesn’t like to be praised, especially by the world’s top star in person? It’s an honor, right?
…
Su Dong couldn't entertain them for too long, so he signaled them to do as they pleased.
The huge manor was decorated as a party venue, and the guests entertained were all Manchester City players, coaching staff and important employees.
It is said that including Chairman Mubarak, General Manager Soriano, Technical Director Begiristain, and head coach Guardiola will all be invited to attend.
Although it was organized by Su Dong personally, it was actually an official gathering before Manchester City's training camp for the new season.
Kompany took his two Belgian compatriots around the manor, which made Courtois and Hazard marvel at the dreaminess of the manor, and also felt the intention of Su Dong for this party.
There was a special area for entertaining female relatives, and they were received by Su Dong's fiancée Wang Chuqing, a very beautiful oriental beauty who was said to be a doctorate from the Law School of Oxford University.
There is also a children's play area with a large number of children's play facilities, such as clowns playing with children, a thrilling circus, and a magician specially invited from China by Su Dong to perform. The wonderful performances made the guests and children on the scene scream.
In addition, Su Dong also specially invited a famous British band to hold a concert on site.
It can be said that Su Dong has put a lot of effort into entertaining his Manchester City teammates.
"In the past, the treatment at our gatherings was not as high-standard as it is today, but it was also very good. For example, the chefs were definitely all master chefs hired from London and other places, and some were even Michelin three-star chefs," Kompany said with a smile.
It can be seen that the Belgian central defender was very satisfied with Su Dong's past reception.
Courtois and Hazard were both amazed.
They had participated in team dinners before when they were in Genk and Lille in Ligue 1, but those were just a meal at best. When had they ever made such a big scene like this? "It must cost a lot to hold a party like this, right?" Hazard asked distressedly.
Kompany nodded. "Hundreds of thousands of pounds, maybe even seven figures."
"So much? All paid by Su Dong himself?" Hazard couldn't believe it.
"In the beginning, the club wanted to reimburse him, but he refused. Sometimes during dinner parties, he would give us gifts, such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, or razors, all of which were high-end products."
Kompany took out the latest Apple phone from his pocket and waved it in front of his two national team teammates. "This phone was given to me by Su Dong during the Christmas dinner last year. Everyone in the team, including the coaching staff and employees, has one."
Courtois and Hazard were both dumbfounded.
Damn, isn’t this too rich?
But when they thought of Su Dong's annual salary and income, they all felt that poverty limited their imagination.
Given Su Dong’s status, is money important to him?
Just look at Kompany and you will know that through this method, Kompany has simply praised Su Dong to the extreme. It is conceivable how high Su Dong's status is in the Manchester City locker room.
Isn't this more important than money? Thinking of this, both Courtois and Hazard felt that they should study their position in the Manchester City locker room and tactical map.
Especially the relationship with Su Dong.
(End of this chapter)
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