Chapter 237: After the game
After the match, at the post-match press conference, Mourinho appeared somewhat dejected. He said helplessly, "Porto was a bit unlucky. We couldn't catch up with the final Golden Ball. Otherwise, we would have lifted the trophy by now."
A journalist pointed out that even with the Silver Ball system, Porto still had a significant advantage at the time. The time left for Inter Milan was not much, and the Golden/Silver Ball system had been officially abolished by FIFA in February this year, with the upcoming European Championship being the last.
"Yes, I know. I just wanted to complain a bit. There's no doubt Inter Milan deserved to win the game. They performed better than us, especially Wang Feng. He was incredible."
"Every time he attacked with the ball, it felt like my heart was about to leap out. No matter how well we set up before the match, he always made an impact."
Unlike Mourinho attending the press conference alone from Porto's side, Inter Milan head coach Mancini attended the conference with Wang Feng. When asked about scoring two goals in extra time, Wang Feng said, "Porto's defense was very good, and they only showed a slight flaw at the last moment. I just seized the opportunity."
This season, Wang Feng's journey in the Champions League remained excellent. He scored a total of 19 goals, firmly leading the scoring chart, and also contributed with 6 assists. When asked about these achievements, he modestly attributed all the credit to his teammates.
Head coach Mancini, on the other hand, praised his performance endlessly: "Without a doubt, Wang is the biggest contributor to our ability to defend the Champions League title. Inter Milan has created the greatest history!"
The Italian coach, who had just turned forty this year, couldn't stop smiling. When he took over the reins from Cooper, he was still apprehensive, worried that his performance wouldn't match up to the past, causing dissatisfaction among fans and the club's top management. However, in the end, they achieved the sextuple crown, and Inter Milan completed the season with a full set of awards!
After winning the championship, Inter Milan held an all-night celebration. The club booked a bar for everyone to enjoy, and many people drank heavily. Especially Vieri, who went wild, knowing this would be his last time at the club.
With his arm around Wang Feng's neck, Vieri suddenly said solemnly, "Ronnie left without regrets. I'm leaving without regrets too! Thank you, Wang."
Without waiting for Wang Feng's response, he returned to his unserious self and started flirting with the young barmaids. It must be said that Italians have a good appearance, and soon the two of them hit it off.
Wang Feng felt a bit disdainful of the noisy environment, so after a while, he quietly slipped back to the hotel to rest. He was just too tired, and soon entered the realm of dreams.
Early the next morning, his internal clock woke him up as usual. However, today he didn't feel like training, so he went downstairs to the hotel lobby, preparing to go out for a stroll.
Luo Yao was holding a book and reading in the lobby. When she saw Wang Feng, she smiled sweetly, "I knew you would wake up at this time."
"Yao Yao, were you waiting for me specifically? I haven't had time to talk to you properly these past few days. Let's go out together today, just the two of us."
Luo Yao nodded and took out her phone, saying, "Let's make a call first and let them rest a bit. It's too early now."
So the two of them left the hotel hand in hand. Wang Feng didn't know where to go, but Luo Yao suggested, "Let's go to the Zoo Experience Museum. There are many cute little things there, it's the most famous place in Gelsenkirchen."
Wang Feng had no objections. Luo Yao had obviously done some research, and soon the two of them arrived at their destination. Strangely enough, in Germany, visiting zoos was the primary choice for leisure travel. Not only were there first-class visiting designs, but also a rich variety of animal species.
It was rare to see large enclosed cages in the park. Many areas only had low glass fences with a slight electric current to ensure visitors' safety.
For gentle and non-dangerous animals, people could even interact with them up close, such as swans, goats, and deer.
Wang Feng bought a packet of feed from a stall in the park and handed it to Luo Yao to feed a group of small deer. They gathered around her very gently, waiting for food.
Luo Yao crouched down to stroke the bodies of the little deer, her gentle demeanor intoxicating. Wang Feng took out his phone, wanting to capture this scene, and noticed Luo Yao looking up at him, her smile radiant. Truly beautiful!
They later saw meerkats, and Luo Yao was immediately captivated. "This little creature is too cute!" She turned into a photographer, taking many close-up, high-definition photos of these adorable animals.
Bison, ostriches, brown bears, gorillas, all kinds of animals amazed the visitors. It wasn't until close to noon that the two remembered to call home.
"I knew you two left us behind to have a tryst!" Wang Feng's sister complained over the phone. "Men and women have no conscience. Okay, I'll take the family out to play, you two enjoy your time alone, but don't forget to come back to the hotel tonight!"
Luo Yao blushed suddenly, and after chatting with her sister and family for a while, she hung up the phone. The two of them breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at each other.
In China, when news of them being together spread, Wang Feng's mother was very happy. She couldn't wait for the obedient Luo Yao to become her daughter-in-law. Luo Yao's mother was not surprised either, as she had sensed it early on.
The most surprised was Luo Yao's father. His precious daughter was suddenly taken away, and the culprit was the person he admired the most. For a while, he was filled with mixed emotions.
In the leisurely afternoon, the two found a secluded cafe to rest. Curiously, Luo Yao asked, "Brother Feng, have you ever thought about what you'll do after retiring? Although it's a bit early to ask this question."
"I think it'll still be related to football, like being a coach or a club manager," Wang Feng shrugged. "Football is something indispensable to me in life."
"What about you? Last time, you said after graduation, you wanted me to join your group. How's that going?" Wang Feng asked. Although he wouldn't switch careers to work in a company, the Feng Yao Group was the foundation of his assets, and he wouldn't neglect it. Right now, there was a need for someone completely trustworthy to help manage it, and Luo Yao was undoubtedly the best candidate.
Luo Yao responded, "I also want to help you, but I don't want to take a shortcut to a high position. So I think I can start from the grassroots and train step by step."
Wang Feng was somewhat surprised, "That'll be very hard, and I'll feel sorry for you."
Luo Yao smiled and shook her head, "That's already luckier than many people."
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