Chapter 62 Reunion in Barcelona

The next day.

Old Top gave the first team players a day off.

But he didn't rest himself. He took Dino to the youth team training ground to observe the young players' training status.

"Boss, I couldn't sleep last night. I was reviewing the Borussia Mönchengladbach game. If we make Li's position a bit more ambiguous..."

"Well, Li's position is already very ambiguous. That's the trend in modern football!"

Weak positional sense, no comment.

Strong positional sense isn't necessarily a good thing either, like Mata after being coached by Van Gaal.

"Kai seems to have grown taller again, but it's a pity he's only 16..."

Dino looked at Havertz on the training ground, his eyes full of admiration.

If this kid had been born two years earlier.

Bayer Leverkusen could definitely create a top midfield combination that would terrify the giants.

Now the problem is: what type of midfielder to pair with Li Kang!

Çalhanoğlu won't do!

That guy's rhythm doesn't match, and he's already flirting with the Serie A giants. He'll definitely leave during the winter break.

As for buying someone... the winter break is still a long way off.

The candidates given in the scouting reports aren't ideal either.

Old Top seemed to be searching for something, and asked doubtfully, "What about that kid Henrichs? He's been doing pretty well since he switched to full-back."

Dino spread his hands: "Loaned to RB Leipzig... Boss, you said that youth players with too low a rating don't need your approval."

The Bayer Leverkusen coach slapped his thigh: "That kid probably won't be coming back to Leverkusen. It doesn't matter, we still have Kai! Bring him along for the next Bundesliga game!"

The coaching team's idea is simple: unleash Li Kang!

....

Barcelona.

Li Kang returned to his home near the La Masia youth training camp.

The little assistant didn't witness the touching reunion of mother and son.

As soon as he entered the door, he was scolded.

"Why have you lost weight? Did Leverkusen restrict your diet?"

Aunt Sofia then sized up the little assistant, frowning: "You fat-headed little follower, go back and tell your club executives, the diet should follow our La Masia standards!"

The little assistant was dumbfounded: Where had he lost weight? The physical examination report showed that Li Kang was much stronger than he was two months ago!

He quickly nodded in agreement and put down the gifts in his hand.

Li Kang was just about to take out a bank card from his bag when Aunt Sofia raised her hand and stuffed it back.

"I don't need money. Keep the money you earned for yourself."

"Wear more clothes! I heard that North Rhine is much colder than Barcelona!"

Aunt Sofia didn't nag for too long. After making lunch for the two of them, she hurried off to work in the cafeteria.

....

After lunch.

The little assistant looked around the simple and clean house.

He was shocked when he saw the old photos hanging on the wall!

"Aunt Sofia traveled to so many places when she was young! Oak, beech, linden! The Blue Danube! I know where this is!"

"She can even hunt!"

"No doubt! She could easily beat me up when she was young!"

Li Kang nodded.

Perhaps this is why a Castilian woman can't be bullied in Catalonia.

Without lingering for too long.

The two quickly returned to the hotel.

In just over two months it will be the winter break, and there will be plenty of time to go home and reunite.

...........

Li Kang's social media account has quite a few friends, dozens of teammates and staff from both the club and the national team.

Morata from the national team sends messages most often.

For the club it's Havertz.

There are no regular daily conversations.

These two guys have an explosive desire to share, and can send a dozen video links a day.

There's also Völler... he occasionally shares some inspirational articles.

As for friends outside of soccer...

Only Asuka-chan.

The Japanese girl's personality is not as cold as her appearance.

The two sometimes chat for a long time.

Coincidentally.

Asuka-chan came to Barcelona today.

He didn't know who opened the door first.

Li Kang became the Japanese girl's guide.

.....

Catalonia Square.

The sun couldn't pierce the heavy clouds.

The cold wind was biting.

Dry leaves danced.

"Li-san! Have you been waiting long? Are you cold?"

Asuka-chan brushed her bangs, her expression indifferent.

She doesn't have the restraint and redundant etiquette of ordinary Japanese girls.

Li Kang shook his head, his expression calm.

He raised his hand and pointed in a direction.

The two walked side by side in the autumn of Barcelona.

...

Hiding in the business car, the little assistant had a dark expression: "Are they dating?"

The driver turned around and said, "That's how young men and women are on their first date, because they are nervous and can't immediately enter the state, their subconscious will make them produce..."

"Just drive your car!"

...

Li Kang and Asuka-chan strolled along La Rambla.

The plane trees on both sides were flying with withered yellow leaves.

All kinds of street art.

A wide variety of Catalan specialty products.

Dazzling.

Asuka-chan gradually became cheerful.

"Li-san! What's that? Is it edible?"

"Li-san! You're walking too fast! Does it snow in Barcelona?"

"Li-san! This matador's sword... if I buy it, can I take it back to Japan?"

"..."

The hawkers on La Rambla were very enthusiastic.

After all, they have seen tourists from all over the world.

By gesturing, they can help tourists complete their purchases without obstacles.

.........

La Rambla is like an endless avenue in a fairy tale.

The cold wind stirred the dead branches.

Scattered plane tree leaves fell on the shoulders of the two.

Asuka-chan was stunned for a moment, and asked seriously, "Li-san, do you have a girlfriend?"

She had asked this question several times.

Li Kang thought for a while and shook his head.

The Japanese girl didn't say anything else.

.....

In the business car following behind.

The little assistant breathed a sigh of relief and said firmly, "They are just ordinary friends, normal social interaction! Our Li is not in love yet! Did you see that? That Asian girl doesn't let Li pay for things!"

The driver pondered for a moment and said, "The plane tree leaves on La Rambla symbolize... I'm sorry. I'll shut up immediately, oh! They hailed a taxi! Where are they going?"

The little assistant panicked: "Follow them quickly!"

They must be going to a proper place.

Asuka-chan and Li Kang are both proper people.

For a whole afternoon.

The two only left proper photos together at several famous free attractions in Barcelona.

Time seemed to pass quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to say goodbye.

Asuka-chan returned to her indifferent expression, turned around and took a taxi away.

Li Kang was stunned.

The shadow in his brain spread wildly.

His emotions instantly stabilized.

A business car stopped beside him.

The little assistant smiled awkwardly: "What a coincidence! Li! Let's go back!"

........

In the days that followed.

It seemed like nothing had happened.

It's just that Asuka-chan sent messages a little more frequently.

Li Kang also gradually got rid of the habit of not bringing his mobile phone when he went out.

He always felt that the two shadows in his brain seemed to be obscuring something.

A picture in his memory was becoming increasingly blurred.