The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 011

011 Take Care of the Future Left-Wing Empyrean
In a small restaurant in Boulogne, France.

This restaurant was very ordinary, very small. There were only four tables in the restaurant. The environment was very poor, and the only advantage should be that it was still clean.

Originally, Zhong Cheng wanted to find a coffee shop, but it was really hard to find it nearby, so Zhong Cheng and his group came to this small restaurant.

Beside Zhong Cheng sat Trivo Burch and Gary Hollebass, and opposite him sat the Ribery father and son.

Zhong Cheng stared at Fran ç ois Ribery with bright eyes and said, “I think you should be very clear about our purpose of coming, right?”

Fran ç ois Ribery looked at Gary Hollebas beside Zhong Cheng and nodded.

Gary Hollebas found them a few days ago and claimed to be a scout for the Leeds United team and told them he wanted to move to Franck Ribery.

To tell the truth, Ribery and his son were extremely moved, and Ribery was especially excited.

The current Franck Ribery desperately needs this opportunity because he recently lost his job, was fired by Serie B’s Brest and now has no football to play.

At this moment, it was undoubtedly an olive branch from the Angels that a team came looking for him and said that they had taken a fancy to him, hoping to bring him in.

At that time, Franck Ribery was so excited that he almost burst into tears.

Only with his previous experience would he be able to understand what he was feeling now.

However, the Franck Ribery father and son did not immediately agree to Gary Hollebas. Because they didn’t trust Gary Hollebass, they were afraid of being tricked. It’s not like Franck Ribery hasn’t been tricked, so they seem more cautious.

Looking at the three people in front of him, Fran ç ois Ribery still had some doubts.

Zhong Cheng naturally saw through Fran ç ois Ribery’s worries. He immediately said, “Let me introduce myself first. I am Zhong Cheng, an English Chinese named Roja. He is now the president of the Leeds United Club!”

The Ribery father and son stared at Zhong Cheng in astonishment. Obviously, the two of them did not believe him, because they had never heard of a club in Europe having a Chinese president. This fellow in front of them must be a liar, a big liar.

How could Zhong Cheng not understand their reactions? He smiled bitterly and said, “I know you don’t believe me, but this is the truth!”

Zhong Cheng was very sincere, his eyes were bright and resolute.

Fran ç ois Ribery was shocked. Was what the Chinese man in front of him saying true?

At this moment, Franck Ribery suddenly opened his mouth and said, “You’re not a deceiving agent? We don’t have money!”

Frank Ribery said Boulogne’s slang, fast and anxious. Zhong Cheng really couldn’t understand it, but he could understand it in general.

Zhong Cheng had never thought that the famous Scar Man of the future would be so desperate right now.

Zhong Cheng stared fixedly at Frank Ribery and said, “Mr. Frank Ribery, how much money can you afford now? Did we fly over from England to cheat you of that much money?”

“Eh!” Franck Ribery choked heavily.

Yeah, could he afford to pay for the round-trip tickets now?

Zhong Cheng glanced at Franck Ribery and signaled Trivo Burch to take out the things. Trivo Burch nodded at Zhong Cheng and took out several newspapers from his briefcase. Trivo Burch handed the newspapers to Fran ç ois Ribery and Franck Ribery.

Fran ç ois Ribery looked up at Zhong Cheng and the others and picked up the newspaper on the table.

Francois Ribery could not understand what was written in English, but Francois Ribery saw the eye-catching pictures in the newspaper. The person in front of him was the oriental.

Frank Ribery saw it as well. He was amazed. Was this person in front of him really the chairman of the Leeds Alliance?

Seeing the shock in their eyes, Zhong Cheng said: “The Times of England, the Mirror, and so on, these are the news reports of my last job at Leeds United.”

Fran ç ois Ribery looked down at the newspaper in his hand, as if wanting to confirm whether it was true or false.

Zhong Cheng continued, “You can also call your friends to ask. This matter should have been quite sensational at that time. I believe there are still some people who know about it.”

Hearing Zhong Cheng’s words, Fran ç ois Ribery immediately shook his head and said, “No need, we believe you!”

This was somewhat beyond Zhong Cheng’s expectations. Fran ç ois Ribery’s transformation was too fast. However, this was a good thing for Zhong Cheng. At the very least, he didn’t have to waste any more words.

Zhong Cheng smiled and said, “You made the right decision!”

Frank Ribery was very excited. It was Leeds United. He had entered the Champions League quarter-finals a few years ago and was a famous youth guard in European football. When he thought about how he could play for this team, Frank Ribery was so excited that his body trembled.

At this moment, Franck Ribery was like a drowning man who grabbed a strand of straw from the shore, and Zhong Cheng was the one who extended a helping hand to him.

At this moment, Franck Ribery’s eyes were shining as he stared at Zhong Cheng, his gaze filled with endless excitement and gratitude.

Zhong Cheng smiled and said to Fran ç ois Ribery, “Although Leeds United have just been relegated from the Premier League, we are very confident of returning to the Premier League. And we are very optimistic about Mr Franck Ribery. He will be a very important player for our team.”

Hearing Zhong Cheng’s words, Francois Ribery was not happy, but rather wary. He asked, “Although my son is the best in my heart, he has always played in the amateur league. He …”

Zhong Cheng did not know what Fran ç ois Ribery meant. He immediately said, “Mr. Fran ç ois Ribery, you must trust your son. It is absolutely not nonsense for me to say such a thing.”

Saying this, Zhong Cheng turned to look at Franck Ribery and said, “I saw your performance in the French Cup. It was the match between Brest and May. You scored two very beautiful goals. I saw endless potential in you. You have the talent and foundation to become a world superstar. Right now, you are just missing an opportunity!”

The Ribery father and son were stunned. They really didn’t expect Zhong Cheng to be so optimistic about Ribery.

Frank Ribery’s heart skipped a beat. He hadn’t expected that this person in front of him had actually watched his previous match. Frank Ribery suddenly believed everything Zhong Cheng had said.

He did score two goals in the French Cup against Metz. The gentleman in front of him had been observing him for so long, and Franck Ribery felt as if he had died as his confidante.

The Chinese in front of him really understood him, not tricked him.

Frank Ribery’s eyes suddenly became firm. “I agree to join Leeds United. I believe you!” He said with a strong voice.

Zhong Cheng was delighted and revealed a gratified smile.

Zhong Cheng immediately stood up and stretched out his right hand towards Frank Ribery. “Congratulations on making the right decision, Frank Ribery!” He said solemnly.

Franck Ribery also stood up and stretched out his right hand. He held Zhong Cheng’s right hand tightly and said solemnly, “Mr. Loria, don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you!”

Fran ç ois Ribery watched from the side, smiling and not saying a word. He never interfered with his son’s decisions, and he trusted Zhong Cheng in his heart.

After convincing Franck Ribery, Zhong Cheng immediately signaled for Trivo Birch. Trivo Birch was filled with curiosity about Franck Ribery. He really didn’t see anything special about this scarred face in front of him. This guy could become a future superstar? Trevor Burch didn’t believe that if this Scarface in front of him was a superstar of the underworld, he would definitely believe it.

Trevor Burch received Zhong Cheng’s signal. He immediately took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Franck Ribery. “This is the contract we prepared for you. You can have a good look at it.”

Ribery and his son were stunned for a moment, then they took the contract seriously and looked at it carefully.

Zhong Cheng had prepared a contract in French for them, so the Ribery father and son could understand it.

The contract Zhong Cheng offered to Ribery was considered an average contract in the Leeds RUF. He offered Frank Ribery £ 3, 000 a week, a five-year contract and £ 10 million in liquidated damages.

To be honest, £ 3, 000 a week is already a decent salary, which is undoubtedly a sky-high salary for Franck Ribery.

A year ago, he played football at Aravis with a pitiful 150 euros a month subsidy and could not even afford to rent a house. In order to change his predicament, he changed clubs and went to Brest in France B, but the situation still did not improve. Apart from the necessary expenses, he did not stay a single penny. Not long ago, he was dismissed by Brest, and now he could only follow his father to earn a low living on the construction site.

After signing the contract, Franck Ribery will earn £ 160, 000 a year. This was definitely a huge sum of money for Franck Ribery.

Frank Ribery’s eyes turned red with excitement when he saw the salary.

Wassiba, we don’t have to live that kind of bitter life anymore. I want to bring you to a happy life now.

Franck Ribery clenched his fists and thought.

All of this was given to him by the oriental in front of him. Franck Ribery was truly grateful to Zhong Cheng. It was this oriental in front of him who had changed everything and saved him from that infinite predicament.

At this moment, for Ribery, Zhong Cheng was undoubtedly a kind God.

Frank Ribery stared at Zhong Cheng and swore in his heart, “I will not disappoint you, I will!”

Francois Ribery did not expect Zhong Cheng to pay his son such a high salary, and the contract was still five years. From this, it could be seen that Zhong Cheng really valued Frank Ribery, and Francois Ribery was filled with gratitude.

Francois Ribery had thought that Frank Ribery would come back to bid farewell to football and follow him on the construction site for the rest of his life. Francois Ribery was truly grateful that Zhong Cheng, like an angel sent by God, had appeared in front of them and saved Frank Ribery.

In front of Zhong Cheng, Franck Ribery solemnly signed his name on the contract.

Seeing that Franck Ribery had really signed his name, Zhong Cheng was very excited and happy. He had finally taken the future left-wing Empyrean of the French team into his possession.