The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 219
219 Leeds United’s Consolidation for the New Season
July 12, 2005, the new season for Leeds United.
The weather in Leeds was pretty good. The fiery red sun slowly rose and hung in the sky like a mirror. It emitted orange-red light, like a gorgeous oil painting. It was extremely beautiful. Taking a picture from any angle was the most perfect computer screen saver!
On the first day of the Leeds United Club gathering, Zhong Cheng was still very human.
Zhong Cheng did not let the Leeds players gather at the club at 6 a.m. on time. He set the time at 10 a.m. Some Leeds players even had time to sleep in.
On the other hand, Zhong Cheng left at seven in the morning, arriving at Leeds United’s training base, the stable training base.
It had still been a while since he left this place, but Zhong Cheng felt very cordial when he returned here!
The new season, he will set sail here, for his heart a beloved football dream to struggle. Zhong Cheng felt that he was very happy, yes, those who had dreams were happy, those who had the ability to pursue their dreams were extremely happy!
Sometimes, the process of pursuing dreams is the best!
Zhong Cheng enjoyed this process very much now. Although he would be very fortunate and suffer during this process, he would attract a lot of criticism and humiliation … but Zhong Cheng really felt that he was very happy. Every day was very full and comfortable!
While Zhong Cheng was enjoying this peace, the coaches of the Leeds United Club came to the training base one after another. Zhong Cheng and the others were casually exercising together to exercise. Exercise while chatting, very harmonious, and even from time to time wear some laughter.
To be able to work hard for the same dream with a group of like-minded people, this is truly a great blessing in life!
At this time, gradually, some fans came to the training base. They were watching the situation in the training base through the isolation net.
These fans were all hardcore Leeds fans. Today was the first time the team had gathered for the new season. They were naturally very happy and excited. They came to the training base to welcome the Leeds players and welcome the Leeds new season.
“Madman Loria, we love you! Here, here, look, we love you!” The fans shouted excitedly as they watched the Leeds United coaches exercise on the training field.
These fans excitedly waved their hands at Zhong Cheng and the others. Some of them waved banners that they had pulled up and were simply happy …
Looking at this group of lovely fans, Zhong Cheng and the other coaches revealed happy smiles. This kind of atmosphere was really good.
Zhong Cheng and the others also waved their hands to greet these fans. The atmosphere at the scene was very good, and Zhong Cheng and the others enjoyed it very much.
–Division Line–
As time drew nearer, the Leeds United players arrived at the training ground one after another.
Zhong Cheng greeted the players one by one. Then, the players went back to the dressing room to change their clothes. Then, they had to prepare for the new season and take a physical test.
This was a link that filled many people with resentment!
It’s even a nightmare for some, because whoever overindulges too much in the off-season and overweights himself will be greeted with hell-like punishment and training.
After last season’s training, everyone already knew how painful Ortega’s devil physique training was. If you are overweight, your training will be even more devilish and terrifying than before!
Hence, some of the Leeds United players were feeling uneasy in their hearts.
Zhong Cheng ignored the expressions and moods of these players and greeted them with a smile, welcoming them back.
However, in the eyes of some people, Zhong Cheng’s smile was like the smile of a devil, causing their hearts and livers to tremble.
Not long after, the players of Leeds United’s first team stood in front of Zhong Cheng!
The players of Leeds United did not fight in a neat row, but stood in a fan-shaped position in front of Zhong Cheng, three rows in front and back.
The Leeds United squad now looks bloated because they have brought in a lot of players this season and there are very few clubs who have left.
Looking at the group of players in front of him, Zhong Cheng revealed a smile.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back! The new season is about to begin, and you will be fighting for your dreams and for a better life in the future. Ladies and gentlemen, you are lucky, because you are all a group of people running on the path of pursuing your dreams. There are many people who have dreams in this world, but not many people can really pursue their dreams, because most people are stopped by the real life, they are busy for survival, there is no time to pursue their dreams, so you are lucky! “I hope that you won’t waste your luck and work hard!”
The players from Leeds United fell into silence, as if they were recalling what Zhong Cheng had just said.
Zhong Chengshi chuckled and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, how was your holiday? Have you forgotten who you are?”
Ribery was always straightforward and said quickly in his native dialect, “Not good? It’s too short. We haven’t had enough yet!”
After a moment of silence, all the players stared at Ribery in shock and took a step back, as if they wanted to keep a distance from Ribery.
After saying that, Ribery felt that something was wrong. He looked behind him and was instantly angry.
“Holy shit, you hypocrites are too hypocritical!” Ribery looked extremely angry as he pointed at the Leeds United players and said, “It was clearly what you said in the dressing room. I was just trying to convey it to you, but now you are unmassacring the donkeys. You …”
Ribery immediately turned around and smiled at Zhong Cheng. “Boss, you should know what kind of person I am. A person as upright as me is definitely not like that. They forced me to say those words. I’m just their microphone. Boss, you’ll believe someone as upright as us, right?”
“Don’t worry, I’m determined to draw a line between myself and these hypocrites! I’m always on your side. Trust me, I’ve been hiding among the enemies for so many years, I’ve never betrayed myself, I’ve always been yours …”
Puchi, the Leeds players couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Ribery was indeed a joke.
I’ve always been one of yours. When did the boss get bent?
Zhong Cheng glared at Ribery fiercely and said, “Alright, stop playing around here! I can see that you’ve had a good vacation. I hope you can laugh later!”
The Leeds players immediately became serious and straightened up.
Zhong Cheng said, “I warned you before the holidays that you can have fun or go crazy. But when you come back, don’t blame us for being ruthless if anyone’s stamina and weight aren’t up to par.”
At the end of his sentence, Zhong Cheng gritted his teeth, and the players from Leeds United felt a bone-piercing chill.
They immediately shouted, “Don’t worry, boss, we won’t disappoint you!”
Zhong Cheng nodded slightly and said, “I hope so!”
After saying that, Zhong Cheng said, “You have seen that there are some people in your team. They are new teammates, so you should meet them. Whoever introduces yourself first!”
At this time, Eden Azar, who was almost 14 years old, stood out unyielding, which surprised Zhong Cheng.
Azar couldn’t conceal a trace of arrogance from his tender face. It could be seen that genius players all had some problems with this aspect.
Azar said confidently, “Hello everyone, I am the new player Eden Azar, you can call me king! I am 14 years old and I may not be your teammate now, but it will take me long to become one of you!”
The faces of the Leeds players were strange. This brat in front of them was really proud. You can call me the king of the ball. My God, this brat’s future is great.
Eden Azar didn’t care about the reaction of the Leeds players. The idea of a genius was always hard to understand! The arrogant little brat held his head high and returned to his seat, like a proud peacock.
Only then did the Leeds players react and applaud.
Then, Lucaku, Hulk, and the others went up to introduce themselves one by one.
When everyone found out that Lukaku was actually younger than Azar, they were all shocked. Oh my God, this kid’s growth is too good. Just his height and stature should be able to leap over to battle long ago, right?
The Leeds players did not say much about the new arrivals. They could tell that these players should be prepared for the future of the Leeds United. Not many people could become their teammates in the new season.
After the players finished introducing themselves, Zhong Cheng said directly, “Alright, let’s do the body test next. I hope you won’t disappoint me.”
The Leeds players nodded and shouted, “Don’t worry, boss. We won’t disappoint you!”
Zhong Cheng nodded and said, “I hope that’s the case! However, I still have to remind you that those who do not meet the physical fitness test standards, just wait and dance with the devil!”
The Leeds players sucked in a breath of cold air, their faces filled with bitterness. As for the new players, they frowned slightly and didn’t know what was going on.
Eden Azar muttered proudly, “Humph! A bunch of cowards!”
The Leeds players rolled their eyes. Damn brat, what are you so proud of! Hmph, if I hadn’t seen you as a brat, your butt would have blossomed long ago!
Zhong Cheng added, “After the fitness test, we will carry out the fitness reserve training for the new season. I hope all of you can train seriously, because the new season’s competition schedule is very dense and there are many competitions. I don’t want any physical problems to occur to you.”
The Leeds players howled. They were going to be in Ortega’s hands again. They were going to have another dark day.
Zhong Cheng ignored these guys and continued, “Tomorrow, we will set off for Belgium, where we will begin our training this season. I hope you guys are ready!”
Leeds United players said: “I know!”
