Restricted Superstar

Early the next morning, Gao Xiaodong received a call from Andrews, saying that the chairman of Porto, Da Costa, wanted to meet him for dinner, and the place was at the sky bar on the top floor of the Tivoli Hotel on Liberty Avenue in Lisbon.

Nima, signing a young player like me, mobilizing so many people, even the chairman is dispatched, this is too much face, Gao Xiaodong is very excited, this is the first time he accepts the invitation of such a rich, powerful and famous big shot, Gao Xiaodong was a little excited and nervous, so he went to consult Xiao Le about what clothes he should wear to attend such a banquet, but Xiao Le was not from a wealthy family, so he asked Chen Qiang.

When Chen Qiang heard that the chairman of Porto da Costa came to meet Gao Xiaodong in person, he was both surprised and happy, so he took Gao Xiaodong to a high-end clothing store to buy a suit, a suit, leather shoes, and a belt. He also wanted to buy a piece for Gao Xiaodong. A watch, but Gao Xiaodong refused, because it cost more than three thousand euros, and Gao Xiaodong didn't want to owe Chen Qiang too much debt of favor.

Since Andrews said that Chairman Costa will discuss the signing of the contract at the dinner, Gao Xiaodong not only brought Xiao Le, but also let the experienced Chen Qiang accompany him.

Chen Qiang was eager to have such an opportunity to get to know the number one player in Portuguese football. He excitedly changed into a suit that was ten times more expensive than Gao Xiaodong, put on a Patek Philippe watch that he didn't usually wear, and brought two bottles of Moutai Wine as a gift, and accompanied Gao Xiaodong to Costa's dinner.

Liberty Avenue is the main street in the center of Lisbon. This bustling commercial street is about 1.2 kilometers long. The exquisitely paved stone walkway is inlaid with beautiful painted floor tiles. The road is surrounded by endless dense trees and forests. There are many high-end hotels and various high-end brand-name stores, known as Portugal's Champs Elysees.

The Sky Bar on Liberty Avenue is a place where Lisbon’s elites like to have a drink after get off work. There are many tall, rich, handsome and white rich and beautiful. This restaurant usually opens after 4 pm. Sitting in the restaurant bar overlooks Liberty Avenue and The whole old city of Lisbon.

It was the first time for Gao Xiaodong to come to the Sky Bar of the Tivoli Hotel. When he climbed to the top of the building, he was surrounded by the bustle and looked down on all living beings. Gao Xiaodong couldn't help sighing, It's good to be rich!

Xiao Le stood aside a bit cautiously and dared not speak, Chen Qiang smiled and said: If you can successfully sign the contract this time, you will be a person with a little money.

When he came to the private room with the best location in the Sky Bar, Gao Xiaodong found that Carlos, Pereira, and Andrews, who he knew from Porto, were there, as well as the translator of the original college student, and the famous Agent Mendez was also there, except for an old man with glasses he hadn't seen before.

The old man wearing glasses stood up and said, Is that Mr. Gao Xiaodong? Please sit down, who are these two?

Hello Chairman Costa, I am Chen Qiang, Gao Xiaodong's agent, manager of Xinglong Brokerage Culture Company, and this is Xiao Le, our translator. Chen Qiang hurried forward to say hello to Costa, and sent the gift of Moutai to him , This is a small gift for you, not a respect.

Hello, Mr. Chen, thank you, thank you, sit down. Costa took the gift, shook hands with Chen Qiang shallowly, and then gave Mendes a meaningful look.

Mendes hadn't heard that Gao Xiaodong had an agent last time, but this time Chen Qiang said he was Gao Xiaodong's agent, which surprised him, but he just smiled calmly and didn't speak.

Xiao Le translated Chen Qiang's words to Gao Xiaodong, Gao Xiaodong was also taken aback, but he didn't say anything.

After the two parties were seated, the aperitif wine and desserts were served, and everyone chatted while eating.

Costa said leisurely: Mr. Gao Xiaodong, I've heard of your name for a long time. When I saw you today, you are indeed a heavyweight.

Gao Xiaodong has relaxed after the initial restraint, and said: If you had seen me before, you would definitely say,

Wow, you are so slim now.

Costa laughed and said: I can't imagine how you played football.

Everyone else laughed too.

Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: They all said that I played football in a squirm style.

Costa laughed again and said, How long have you been playing football?

Gao Xiaodong pretended to stretch out his fingers and counted, 1, 2, 3... It's been almost 11 months in a blink of an eye, how time flies like an arrow.

Seeing Gao Xiaodong sighing solemnly, everyone was amazed and amused.

It took a fat man 11 months to become a player who can play in the Portuguese League Two. This progress is very amazing. Previously, including Chen Qiang, almost everyone felt that Gao Xiaodong was full of shortcomings. There are problems with technology, consciousness, and physical fitness, but if he really reached this level in only 10 months, then this tall fat man is definitely a genius.

Pereira said in disbelief: It's impossible, how could it be possible to improve so much in 10 months, Huaguo people just love to brag.

Carlos said: It's really unconvincing. The Chinese people are really talented. Why can't we see them in the World Cup, and there hasn't been a well-known star.

Andrews said: I can testify to this. I saw him during the provincial trials in Xiaodong Kotalu. Compared with him at that time, there was a huge gap between him and now. There is a video to prove it.

Gao Xiaodong shrugged and said, Andrews, why are you explaining this to them, you would rather quarrel with smart people than talk to fools.

Chen Qiang quickly gestured with his eyes to ask Xiao Le not to translate the original words, but Xiao Le was still young and directly translated.

Costa and Mendes couldn't help laughing, but Pereira and Carlos were so angry that their hair stood on end. They couldn't get angry because the chairman and Mendes were on the sidelines.

At this time, the dinner was served, and Costa persuaded everyone to have a few drinks, and then said to Gao Xiaodong: I heard that you want an annual salary of 200,000 euros.

Gao Xiaodong was a little guilty, but he still bit the bullet and said: Yes, I think this annual salary is only suitable for Porto's status as a wealthy family.

This kid is still fooling me, Costa smiled, cleared his throat, and said: For ordinary teams, this is a high salary. For Porto, such an annual salary is of course trivial. I can promise you... But, you You must show the ability to match this annual salary.

Gao Xiaodong said: Chairman, please explain clearly.

Costa said seriously: Professional football is not a trifling matter. The annual salary of 200,000 is the salary level of a Portuguese Super League substitute. Therefore, if you want this annual salary, you must also get the performance of a Portuguese Super League substitute striker. That is to say, you must be at three and a half During the season, he scored 20 goals in the Portuguese Super League, Portuguese Cup, Portuguese League Cup, and Portuguese Super Cup. If he failed to score 20 goals, not only the annual salary of 200,000 yuan was gone, but also the annual salary of 120,000 euros that we originally planned to provide was gone. Only a subsidy of 8,000 euros per year, can you accept it?

After listening to Chairman Costa, Pereira and Carlos stared at Gao Xiaodong with a sneer, thinking, aren't you bragging? Don't you think you are a genius? Have the ability to accept Chairman Costa's big move.

Mendes also smiled and waited to see how Gao Xiaodong would respond to Costa's big move. He admired this young man with a personality similar to his, but if a silkworm wants to become a butterfly, it must undergo a cruel test. Help him when the time is right, but don't let him avoid these tests.

Andrews was a little nervous. He hoped that Gao Xiaodong would take the gamble, but at the same time he was worried about Gao Xiaodong. Three years later, Gao Xiaodong was only 21 years old, and he was still a young player. Will he be able to play in the Portuguese Super League within three years? Can he score 20 goals? This difficulty is not ordinary, it is better than the super genius Cristiano who is currently at Manchester United. Ronaldo, at the age of 21, only scored 31 goals.

Chen Qiang's face immediately changed after hearing Costa's words. Everyone said that Costa was old and cunning. When he saw him today, the person who could dominate the Portuguese football world was indeed extraordinary. He hurriedly said in Gao Xiaodong's ear: This one must not Promise, this is clearly a trap for you to jump. If you don’t score 20 goals, you can only get 8,000 euros a year in three and a half years. Including various subsidies, there are millions of RMB a year, Xiaodong, you can’t be too greedy.”