Chapter 173: Trip to Shanghai (2)

After coming to Shanghai, without the annoying things like competitions and transfers, Wang Li feels relaxed both physically and mentally. Football is his hobby, but it is also a job. The free life after work really makes people feel relaxed.

After coming into this world, he finally lived a carefree life. These days he was wandering around Shanghai, and occasionally he was accompanied by a beautiful woman, which made him have no intention of going back to his hometown in Sichuan.

Anyway, apart from my parents, I don’t know anyone there, right?

But as a star player, and a superstar who had just performed outstandingly in the European Cup, it was very difficult to live a peaceful life. At noon that day, they ran into trouble.

"Hello, Wang Li. I'm a reporter from Shanghai TV. How many days have you been here? Do you like this city?"

"Can you tell me about your feelings after returning to China? Do you like the environment here?"

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At this time, Wang Li and Li Qitong were having dinner in a restaurant, but just after ordering the dishes, they were surrounded by a group of reporters. They were obviously well prepared and had already confirmed that he was Wang Li without a doubt.

Seeing this situation, Wang Li smiled awkwardly at Li Qitong next to him, turned around and said, "Look, I'm still eating. Can we talk later?"

The reporters around looked at each other, and then noticed Li Qitong next to them. Then they thought of something, became excited, and handed the microphone directly to her.

"Excuse me, what's your name? Are you Wang Li's girlfriend? How long have you been dating?" It was the same reporter from Shanghai TV. He was really quick to react. There was definitely a bright future in this industry.

"No, no, I'm just his friend." Li Qitong reacted, blushed and turned to look at Wang Li, shook her hand and denied: "Just an ordinary friend."

"How long have you and Wang Li known each other?"

Li Qitong thought for a moment and said, "About half a year or so."

"Excuse me, how did you and Wang Li know each other?"

This reminded Li Qitong of the situation at that time. She turned around and looked at Wang Li. It was him who beat away the group of big men with just a few punches and kicks, thus preventing her from being violated. However, she was definitely too embarrassed to say such a thing out loud.

Seeing the girl's expression and actions, the reporters looked at each other, nodded self-satisfiedly, and continued to ask: "Are you from Shanghai? What do you do?"

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Although Li Qitong is an employee of a multinational company, she has no experience in facing reporters. Maybe she dreamed of becoming a star when she was a child, but when she suddenly became the focus of everyone, it was difficult for her to remain calm!

After seeing this kind of question and answer similar to a household registration check, Wang Li immediately reacted, took Li Qitong's hand, ignored those annoying reporters, stuffed a stack of money directly to the front desk, and walked out. He knew these reporters too well. They were almost omnipresent and would not give up until they achieved their goals. Working with this kind of mental attitude may be a manifestation of professional ethics, but for these interviewees, it turned into a tragedy...

It was said to be walking, but in fact it was faster than running. Wang Li took a few steps with Li Qitong's hand and turned several corners before getting rid of the reporters. They stopped at a corner. Wang Li didn't feel anything, but Li Qitong was already out of breath.

"whee…"

"Oh…"

After Li Qitong leaned against the railing to rest for a while, the two looked at each other and smiled at each other.

"I didn't expect that you really became a big star. There are so many reporters interviewing you when you come to Shanghai?" After a while, Li Qitong stared into Wang Li's eyes and said with a smile.

"...It's nothing, it's just that those reporters are too annoying." Wang Li replied somewhat embarrassedly to this seemingly biased compliment.

"By the way, where is your new team in the UK?"

"In London. I grew up in London. When you have time to come to London, I will take you around."

"Then it's settled. My company's UK headquarters is in London, and I go there occasionally."

"Okay, let's talk while we walk. We haven't had lunch yet." Wang Li suggested with a smile. The two of them had not even had time to eat when they were surrounded.

"I suggest you wear sunglasses." Li Qitong said jokingly, then turned around and remembered something. She thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you come to my house today and introduce my dad to you. I think he's a big football fan. He always gets up in the early morning to watch football games."

"Forget it." Wang Li rejected it immediately.

No matter what, he had some thoughts about Li Qitong, and letting Wang Li meet Li Qitong's father made him feel awkward like "meeting the parents". He didn't want to experience it for free before there was any breakthrough in their relationship.

Finally, the two found a mid-range restaurant and had some crayfish and barbecue, but Wang Li ate most of the food because Li Qitong thought that eating such food would cause acne...

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After staying in Shanghai for five days, Wang Li transferred to Sichuan. The free life in Shanghai during these days made him feel very comfortable.

He more or less had some thoughts about Li Qitong. Perhaps he inherited the romantic character of Duan Zhengchun in his previous life and liked every woman he saw, but he had a greater sense of responsibility than Duan Zhengchun.

Wang Li knew that he lived in a modern society that emphasized equality between men and women and monogamy. It was not easy to enjoy the happiness of having two wives, and most of those things would not have a good result. And he already had Rita and Angela. If he had friction with other women, there would probably be some things he didn't want to see in his future life.

Wang Li didn't want this to happen, he could only control himself from thinking too much, so he spent these nights practicing. However, he had no intention of cutting off this love. Xiaoyao Sect emphasizes following one's heart, so most of the disciples have strong personalities. Only this kind of state of mind can help to practice inner strength. Perhaps this is irrational in the eyes of the world, but even Wang Li, who has experienced modern society, has become much more rational, but he is still a rookie in terms of feelings.

"Well, let it be." Sitting calmly on the plane, Wang Li sighed.

After arriving in Chengdu, Wang Li followed the route given by Wang Hai, and after several hours of driving, he finally returned to his "hometown". This was Wang Hai's birthplace, but Wang Hai's parents had long passed away, and there were only two uncles and a few cousins ​​in his hometown. After Wang Hai and Ellis arrived here, they lived in the home of one of his cousins.

After Wang Li arrived, he met his parents, got to know several brothers through their introductions, and then talked to his mother. He did not feel any sense of intimacy with these distant relatives, not to mention that the current Wang Li was no longer the same as before.

When they heard that Wang Li was already an English professional player and a star who had participated in the European Cup, several "brothers" of similar age immediately surrounded him. They were obviously very interested in this. In China, professional players are very rare, let alone playing in the top leagues like the Premier League.

Being admired by peers may be something that many people envy, but Wang Li does not have this feeling. In his heart, he has long passed this stage. Moreover, he is used to being the center of attention in England, and is even chased by fans and reporters all day long. He is already tired of it.

Although he might be a little proud of his achievements, this pride was not reflected on the surface. His steady temperament made these people feel a little distant. Therefore, it didn't take long for Wang Li's ears to become much quieter.

Ellis had already felt uncomfortable staying here. Her Chinese was so poor that she could not understand what the people around her were saying. If it were not for her husband's strong request, she would not have come here to "suffer". After Wang Li came, she immediately asked to leave.

Although their relatives tried their best to keep them, Wang Li and Ellis still boarded a plane to Beijing the next day, from where they would fly to London.