Xu Xiangbei grinned cheekily, "Coach Martin, since everyone is so familiar with each other, please give us a chance."
Coach Martin looked serious, "I’m sorry, Dr. Xu, work is work, and personal matters are personal. I can buy you a drink at noon, but I can’t let him join the team."
Seeing the coach so adamant, Lu Daquan beside him beca disheartened. He wanted to stop Xu Xiangbei from pleading for him, but Xu Xiangbei motioned for him not to speak.
Xu Xiangbei pointed at the injured defender sitting on the chair behind them, "Coach Martin, I heard you have an important match tomorrow, one that affects the club’s rating. If I can get your three defenders ready to play tomorrow, could you make an exception and let Lu Daquan join the team?"
Coach Martin was incredulous, shaking his head, "They’ve sprained muscles and feet. The surgeon said it would take at least a month to fully recover. Don’t try to fool ."
Xu Xiangbei scoffed, "Those are all quacks. You’re a smart person; how could you believe their nonsense? I only need half an hour to get them ready to play."
Coach Martin, seeing Xu Xiangbei speaking with such certainty, looked confused and glanced at David.
David smiled at Coach Martin, "Dr. Xu is a miracle worker. The last ti I suddenly collapsed in the gym, it was Dr. Xu who saved ."
A few players, the sa ones who had bet with David that day, witnessed Xu Xiangbei saving him. They said in unison, "Yes, Dr. Xu is the one who cured David. I recognize him."
Lu Daquan couldn’t help adding, "My uncle was bedridden for half a year due to an injury, and Dr. Xu healed him in an hour."
Hearing the players speak of Xu Xiangbei’s miraculous abilities, Coach Martin considered it for a mont, a cunning glint flashing in his eye.
He pulled Xu Xiangbei aside, "You’re having a martial arts match with Xiao Ye the day after tomorrow, right?"
Xu Xiangbei was a bit surprised, "Is the match the day after tomorrow? How did you know? Huang Qinghai hasn’t told the exact ti yet."
Coach Martin was a little excited, whispering, "The ti is posted on the website. If you don’t go online, of course, you wouldn’t know. You heal the three defenders, and I have one more condition. I want to be there to see you spar with Xiao Ye in person."
Xu Xiangbei smiled, realizing Coach Martin also enjoyed boxing. He shrugged, "Deal. Although my relationship with Huang Qinghai isn’t great, getting a ticket shouldn’t be a problem. Is a ticket to watch the match expensive?"
"There’s no ticket for sale. These matches are live-stread secretly, only a few can watch in person. I know President Huang, but I’m not qualified to enter. Promise you won’t trick ."
Rembering the last match with Jack, where only President Qiao and Mr. Thomas were among the few watching, ordinary people indeed couldn’t get in.
Xu Xiangbei smiled, "When I, Xu Xiangbei, give my word, I keep it. On the match day, I’ll say you’re my assistant and bring you along. Watching live is far more exciting than a video stream."
He carefully examined the three defenders’ injuries. Two had pulled thigh muscles, their leg veins damaged; one had a sprained ankle.
Xu Xiangbei used his miraculous technique to clear the injured veins and massaged the injured areas, reducing swelling and inflammation. Half an hour later, they were amazed to find their pain gone, moving easily, and fully capable of joining practice.
Coach Martin, worried as he watched Xu Xiangbei treat the players, finally relaxed.
Seeing the players as Xu Xiangbei promised, running again on the field, with the Qinghai Team’s overall strength significantly improved and the defense once more rock-solid, Coach Martin breathed a sigh of relief, the frown smoothing from his face.
Watching Lu Daquan sprint like a cheetah on the field, Coach Martin smiled contentedly, "Thank you, Dr. Xu. You’ve revived our team and also gave a great player. I’ll treat you to lunch."
Shaking his head, he said, "I have to visit a friend at the studio later on, so I won’t be around for lunch."
"Drop by tomorrow to watch our match if you have ti. I plan to put Lu Daquan in the forward position with Zhao Liang. This kid kicks well, but he has a fiery temper and needs so discipline."
The Lu Family is notoriously fiery, and Xu Xiangbei knew it well, "You’ve already given him three hundred lashes as a warning. He’ll definitely follow your words. If he really acts up, just call , and I’ll help discipline him."
Coach Martin smiled, shook hands with Xu Xiangbei, and walked him to the entrance of the pitch.
After leaving the field, Xu Xiangbei couldn’t shake off the feeling that Coach Martin’s final smile had a hint of craftiness.
Realizing then that Coach Martin was harsh on Lu Daquan to cut him down, making future managent easier.
In truth, Coach Martin had planned to accept Lu Daquan from the start; otherwise, why decide so quickly to make him a forward. Rushing to plead for him, Xu Xiangbei fell for Coach Martin’s tactic.
Coach Martin, with over a decade of experience coaching football, was skilled in many managent techniques, his performance impeccable. Qinghai Film and Television and the Qinghai Team were truly sibling companies, the coach’s acting as good as an actor’s.
Walking through a tree-lined path with Xiao Lin, they heard the roaring of car engines and beautiful music in the distance. Xiao Lin curiously asked, "What’s happening over there?"
Xu Xiangbei smiled, "Let’s go check it out."
On an open field, many cars were displayed, of various brands, with beautiful designs and shiny exteriors.
Like spotting your favorite person in a crowd.
Among dozens of show cars, Xu Xiangbei noticed a silver Porsche.
The streamlined body was charming, emitting a silvery glow under the sun, the golden Porsche emblem elegantly inlaid on the body, noble and graceful, with four wheels as bright as flas.
Overall, it looked like a silver fortress built on flas.
Gently stroking the car’s body, Xu Xiangbei wore a nostalgic expression, "This car is just like my Lightning. I miss my Lightning."
Xiao Lin laughed in surprise, "You have a car like this too?"
"I have one in Jiangcheng."
"Looks like you really love this car style?"
"This car should have an 8-speed transmission, 16 cylinders with turbo. In eighth gear, a light tap on the accelerator can accelerate to 300 mph in seconds. Not many can handle it."
A pleasant voice chid in, "Sir, do you need any assistance?"
Following the voice, Xu Xiangbei saw a pretty girl standing beside him, dressed in a dark blue suit uniform with a na tag on her chest. She seed like a car saleswoman.
Xu Xiangbei smiled lightly and asked, "How much is this car?"
The saleswoman smiled warmly, "This car is not cheap. It’s the latest model imported from Germany, only a few in the country, priced at six million."
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