Sorry, I'm out of town. Please forgive me.
This is the third update from yesterday. Today's update was uploaded during the day and at night.
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When they returned to Amsterdam, the sky was already dark. The team was dismissed on the spot. Comain only emphasized the time for the players who were called up by the national team to return to the team.
Qin Xiong had to return to the club. The team doctor had to deal with the injury on his foot again. During the game, it was only a simple bandage.
After coming out of the medical department, Qin Xiong thought of something. He first went to find Comain, but Comain had already gone home from work, so he went to find Louis Van Gaal.
When he came to Louis Van Gaal's office, he knocked on the door. Qin Xiong heard the voice asking him to come in, so he pushed the door open and entered.
Louis Van Gaal had not left yet. He sat behind his desk and looked like he was still busy with work. At this time, he looked up and saw that it was Qin Xiong. He said with a normal expression, "If you're here to seek comfort or support in the locker room, I'm sorry, I won't help you. Today you were replaced early. The manager's decision was very correct, because you played like a pile of shit."
Qin Xiong was stunned.
Although Louis Van Gaal carefully nurtured him, he would not give Qin Xiong any special privileges. Moreover, Qin Xiong's "special" was relative. In the youth team and the reserve team, Qin Xiong was certainly outstanding. But in the First Team, in terms of talent, competition strength, and experience, Qin Xiong was not at the level where he could have special privileges. If he thought that he had a pass to do whatever he wanted in Ajax just because he received one-on-one guidance from him, then that was too naive and childish.
Louis Van Gaal could not be blamed for speaking bluntly and without mercy.
This was his character.
Qin Xiong grinned.
Louis Van Gaal was right. There was nothing to comfort himself or hide.
Today's game.
He played like a pile of shit!
At this time, he did not need comfort, encouragement, or spiritual support.
All along, he had been encouraging himself!
What was the point of relying on others to stimulate and encourage him if he couldn't "stand up" for himself? How long could it last?
On the contrary, the more difficult the situation was, the more they needed to recognize reality.
Louis Van Gaal's harshness and harsh words hit the nail on the head.
Not bad.
Qin Xiong walked to his desk and sat down. He said, "My performance today was really bad. Apart from the fact that my shoes were not suitable for me, the main reason was that I have never played in such weather and in such an environment before. I need to improve this and overcome this difficulty. Therefore, I hope the club can give me some help."
Louis Van Gaal put down the pen in his hand and looked up at Qin Xiong.
At the very least, he approved of Qin Xiong's opening remarks.
This attitude was correct.
He did not want to see Qin Xiong come to his place and complain endlessly like a spoiled child.
Any player who was replaced by the manager in less than 60 minutes should be angry.
Louis Van Gaal asked, "What kind of help do you need?"
"The field, a wet and slippery field, a combat environment like a rain game for training. It just so happens that the First Team has no training tasks in the next ten days. I hope to improve the combat ability of the rain game during this time."
This idea was born when Qin Xiong had just returned to the club.
Probably because he saw his teammates leaving one by one to report to the national team, including Snede, Qin Xiong planned his own training schedule for the future FIFA games. Thinking about his poor performance today, it was better to focus on improving.
Louis Van Gaal showed a smile and said readily, "No problem! I will greet the stadium administrator. You can confirm the training time. He will sprinkle water on the training ground in advance to make the field as close to the rainy game environment as possible. "
In a rain game, the rain was not the key. As long as it did not affect the air visibility, the rain would at most increase the physical exhaustion. The key was the influence of the field, which would directly affect the inertia of the players' running and the inertia of the football rolling on the field.
Qin Xiong got the club's support he wanted. He got up and said goodbye. Louis Van Gaal said to him as he was about to go out, "A game doesn't mean anything. Playing well doesn't mean you can become a star player. Playing poorly doesn't mean your future is bleak. Qin Xiong, maintain the current state of mind and state."
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When he returned to Wardle Street, Qin Xiong was surprised to see Freddy standing outside Dekoze's restaurant with his head down, as if he had a lot on his mind.
Qin Xiong walked over and asked, "What are you doing?"
Freddy suddenly looked up as if he had woken up. He was just concentrating on something. When he saw Qin Xiong, he said, "I'm waiting for you. Come, let's go eat."
With that, he walked in the direction of the station. Qin Xiong was surprised. He thought he would eat at Dekoze's restaurant, just like before.
He followed Freddy to the station and took a bus to Dom Square, which was the center of Amsterdam. In the middle of the square, there was a national monument to the soldiers who died in World War II. It was full of Amsterdam landmarks, such as the Dutch Palace opposite and the cathedral not far away.
Freddy said nothing and took Qin Xiong to the nearby bustling commercial street to have dinner in a well-decorated restaurant.
Freddy knew that Qin Xiong did not have much leisure and entertainment, so there were not many things that could make Qin Xiong happy.
But eating was something that could make Qin Xiong happy.
He did not ask for delicacies, but the food must be exquisite. Even the most common vegetables such as the most common tomatoes, radishes, and winter melons, as long as they were beautifully cooked, Qin Xiong would be in a better mood after enjoying them.
After the food was served, Freddy bowed his head slightly, closed his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Pride comes before corruption, and arrogance comes before the fall."
He would occasionally be like this, and Qin Xiong was used to it.
Although he did not understand why Freddy would suddenly use the Bible quote as his predinner speech today.
Freddy opened his eyes and said to Qin Xiong, "Recently, I have been immersed in great joy and lived every day proudly. I was even a little unscrupulous and a little arrogant. I was wrong. Because of this, I neglected important things. I apologize to you. I didn't even prepare a pair of shoes for you that a professional player should have."
Qin Xiong now understood why he came here to enjoy the delicious food in the evening and why Freddy's mood was so heavy.
He smiled and closed his eyes. He lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "Before corruption, people are proud. Before honor, there must be humility. "
Being influenced by Qin Xiong all year round, Freddy had been unknowingly influencing Qin Xiong, including guiding his outlook on life. It allowed him to adapt to the changes in the environment without being arrogant or impatient, and to be strong and brave in facing difficulties.
Qin Xiong opened his eyes and still maintained his smile. He looked at Freddy and signaled with his eyes that it was time for dinner!
He was really so hungry that his chest was sticking to his back.
In that silent exchange of glances, Freddy understood that Qin Xiong did not take it to heart. Moreover, in this way, he was telling him that for so many years, it was because of his influence that there was today's unyielding, optimistic, and positive Qin Xiong!
After a pleasant dinner, Freddy took Qin Xiong to the football sneaker store on the business street. Eating near the city center was not the most important thing.
Freddy wanted to buy Qin Xiong a pair of sneakers as soon as possible.
Qin Xiong also had the same intention.
He never complained when he found a problem and solved it. There was no practical significance.
Good sneakers were not cheap. They were easily over a hundred euros. This was different from the sneakers sold to the public on the market. In layman's terms, like Nike and Adidas's worldwide advertising, they were basically the fan version. It was fine for ordinary training and entertainment, but when it came to a real professional game, sneakers were very important. The player's own explosive power was greatly affected by the sneakers.
Qin Xiong had planned to buy a pair of spiked sneakers for rain games, but Freddy bought him two pairs at once. In addition, he also bought a pair of other sneakers in case he needed them.
This cost Freddy almost 3,000 euros. Qin Xiong wanted to pay the bill, but he could not. His salary last month was not even 2,000 euros.
Freddy also wanted to take Qin Xiong to buy a few sets of clothes. With his taste, he would not buy the lowest grade casual clothes. Moreover, he thought that it was time for Qin Xiong to package himself.
However, Qin Xiong did not want to let Freddy spend more money, so he would rather die than comply.
Carrying the four bags back to Wardle Street, Dekoze's restaurant was closed. He was closing the door when he saw Qin Xiong and Freddy coming back. He smiled at Qin Xiong and said, "Young man, don't be discouraged. Come on."
Qin Xiong smiled and nodded, saying goodnight to him.
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