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Chapter 58 Champion(1/2)

When Chu Zhongtian woke up, he found that he had become a celebrity in Germany. Although he had long been a celebrity, being questioned by Germany and being praised by Germany were still two completely different feelings. Moreover, even if it was praise, the praise he received this time was far more than before.

Before, he became a well-known player in Germany because of his net worth of 30 million, but at that time almost everyone was questioning his net worth. Various criticisms and doubts and even personal attacks came to his face. Some people used Rangnick to scold Chu Zhongtian, which was typical of being criticized. He was under tremendous pressure during that period, but he never showed it.

Now the wind has changed. When he scored a goal to equalize the score in the first six minutes of the final game against Bayern Munich, everyone praised him. At this time, someone raised his net worth of 30 million, but it was not doubting or criticizing. They all believed that after this game against Bayern Munich, Chu Zhongtian's net worth of 30 million was reasonable.

After Ribery transferred to Bayern Munich, Bayern also paid him a total of 30 million yuan, but no one has ever said that the 30 million yuan is worth it. They also came from Metz and also won the League Cup championship. Why are Chu Zhongtian and Ribery so different in treatment?

The reason is the World Cup. Although the League Cup championship is important, it is not a world-renowned event. But the World Cup is different. The world is paying attention to it. Even those who don’t watch football will watch it. The influence is several orders of magnitude greater than the League Cup. Ribery performed well in the World Cup, scoring goals and assists, and reached the final with the French team. He won the affirmation of everyone through his outstanding performance in the national team. After the German World Cup, he has long established his position as a world-class star. Then it is natural to pay him a transfer fee of 30 million yuan.

Chu Zhongtian is different. Although he won the League Cup, French Cup and European Super Cup championships in the club, his performance in the national team was not good enough. The Chinese team failed to pass the qualifiers for the South African World Cup, which greatly reduced his influence.

This comparison makes people feel that it is not worth paying 30 million. If it is 20 million, there will probably not be so many people talking about Chu Zhongtian's value.

What about now?

All such voices disappeared, and the only thing left was "Director Chu has directed this great draw!" "Chu Zhongtian from China decided on the game!" "The best in the game - Chu Zhongtian!" "Chu's grassroots legend!"

After Chu Zhongtian got up, he sat in the hotel restaurant reading newspapers. He was waiting for other teammates. After dinner, they were going to return to Sinsheim. Of course, if you want to stay in Munich to play, the coach wouldn't mind. Today is a holiday.

Looking at the praises of himself in the newspaper, Chu Zhongtian laughed. This is the media. He is born with a fence-skinned attribute, and he will praise whoever is stronger. Despite this, Chu Zhongtian still feels very useful when he looks at the stingy praises of himself in the media - why have I worked hard for half a season? Isn't it just to be recognized by others?

This feeling is really good now.

When he was twenty-fifth birthday, he wanted to give himself a birthday gift, and now he did it. Nothing is better than scoring a goal at Allianz Stadium and drawing the mighty Bayern Munich.

"Happy birthday, Chu Zhongtian." He whistled as he looked at the newspaper.

※※At breakfast, his agent James Merry called and told him that he had just called the sports sportschau program team of German TV One, hoping that Chu Zhongtian would be on their program and accept a fifteen-minute live interview.

Sportschau is a show of German TV One and Two in reporting on the Bundesliga. It has a long history, just like the match_of_the_day broadcast on England BBC. A highlight of the event after the end of the Bundesliga every Saturday is the most popular football program with the highest ratings and most popular.

In the past, this show would also invite some stars, coaches and even club owners to show and be interviewed. However, those who can be invited must be celebrities, and nobody can come up and show up. Their initiative to invite Chu Zhongtian also proves Chu Zhongtian's popularity and status in German football now.

It was obviously all because of his last goal in the match against Bayern Munich.

If you want to play this program, Chu Zhongtian would have to stay in Munich today. Because the headquarters of the TV Program Center of German TV One happens to be in Munich, and the sports observation program is also broadcast live in Munich.

Chu Zhongtian could not think of a reason to refuse such an invitation. This was a great opportunity to enhance his image and fame. He told Meili that he was willing to go to sports observation.

Then he asked Coach Rangnick for leave and said that he would stay in Munich to record the show and would not go back to Sinsheim with the team.

So far, only one person at Hoffenheim Club has been on this program that is well-known in Germany and even professional players can watch, that is, their boss Dietma Hope. After the match against Dortmund, Hope was invited by the program team to talk about this situation when a fan on the scene threatened Hope.

However, it is the first time that players are watching on sports.

After hearing the news, the teammates expressed congratulations and envy to Chu Zhongtian.

"Did you bring your clothes to TV?" Ibisevic patted Chu Zhongtian's head to remind him.

"I have Hoffenheim's suit..." Before the game, the team dressed in uniform and wore dark suits marked by Hoffenheim's left breast. Of course, most players will also wear more casual clothes for wear after the game.

But Chu Zhongtian didn't bring it today. He thought that after Munich, he would take the bus back directly after the game. He did not make an appointment with Ribery in advance. He would definitely not stay in Munich after the game. He was too lazy to pack his clothes, so he carried a carry-on bag and decorated it with mp3, mobile phone, car keys, change, wallet and other things.

I didn’t expect that I was invited to the show after the game was over.

"Stop teasing, Chu. If you wear our team's suit and go on TV, you will be ridiculed as a real country bumpkin!" Eduardo next to him quickly advised Chu Zhongtian to give up this idea. "Although I know they all call us a country bumpkin team, that's a derogatory term. We are not a country bumpkin. But if you want to dress like this on the show, I will announce that I, Carlos. Eduardo, never knows you!"

"Yes, I can't wear this suit. I don't look down on this suit, but it's really... too rustic! You should wear a more fashionable look, Chu. How about wearing a red jacket? Don't you Chinese like red?" said Obasi.

"I also need to make my hair, wax it, etc.! Then spray some perfume!" Demba Ba continued.

These two Africans are the favorites in the team to dress up, and they wear fancy clothes when they are fine. However, Chu Zhongtian cannot accept their aesthetic views. If they have to put them in his eyes, these two are typical "ugly people make more troubles". They will spray a lot of perfume on their bodies before every game. Chu Zhongtian privately doubts whether they rely on perfume to faint their opponents first and then break through... "Come on, Ba, do you think people are the same as you? Chu just wears casual clothes..."

"You have to buy clothes, Chu," Salixovic suggested.

"Yes, you have to buy it."

"Do you want me to be your adviser? My sense of smell is very sensitive to fashion! It is more sensitive than the sense of smell of goals!" Aubassi volunteered.

Chu Zhongtian waved his hand and refused his kindness: "Uh, no need..." Just kidding, if I listened to your advice, it would be a joke... "Don't argue, it's not your turn to worry about this kind of thing." Ibisevic said, "Don't forget, Chu's girlfriend is a Hollywood star!"

"But she is not by Chu's side now!" Obasi also wanted to fight for himself.

"They can call." Ibisevich was understanding and helped Chu Zhongtian to rescue the situation.

Chu Zhongtian secretly gave him a thumbs up.

In the end, the enthusiastic teammates finally reached an agreement - let this matter be left to Chu Zhongtian's girlfriend Emily to worry about!

※※After having breakfast, the team took a bus back to Sinsheim. Chu Zhongtian and a few people stayed, and Obasi and Demba Ba decided to go shopping in Munich together. Sinsheim was too small and finally came to an international metropolis like Munich. How could it not "return with full load"?

"Chu, don't you really need us to help you with your advice?" Before leaving, the two black men came to ask Chu Zhongtian again.

Chu Zhongtian smiled and said, "No need, thank you."

"Well, I hope you look more handsome on TV. Let's go first. If you need any help, call us. I can call Chinedu and I can do it."

"Okay, thank you. If I need help, I will think of you as soon as possible."

The two black teammates grinned and smiled, revealing their white teeth. Then they waved goodbye to Chu Zhongtian.

After seeing off these two enthusiastic teammates, Chu Zhongtian did not take out his cell phone to call Emily because the time was wrong.

It was 9:40 in the morning, and it was midnight in Los Angeles. Emily must have gone to bed.

He didn't want to disturb Emily. He knew that Emily worked hard and often lacked sleep. At school, Emily was really radiant and shining, and her skin was very good without any makeup. But since she went to Hollywood, her body and mental state were not as good as before, and her skin had obviously worsened.

Chu Zhongtian thought to let Emily sleep for a while.

It's not a difficult thing to go shopping by yourself anyway. I have been with Emily for so long and I can still pick clothes after hearing and hearing.

Besides... he could ask someone else for help... he took out his cell phone and called Ribery.

"Frank stops sleeping, come out and go shopping with me!"

※※※Ribery followed behind yawning, and Chu Zhongtian and his wife Wahiba were shopping in front. Although Emily was not around, Wahiba could still help him pick up clothes.

"This one is good! It's very suitable for you, Chu."

"I think you will look good in these shoes..."

"The pants should be low-rise, not to mention that they are too high, so they are not good-looking. Be more casual..."

"What color do you like, Chu? How about dark blue?"

"The style of this brand is not suitable for you, I am not suitable for you to recommend you buy..."

...Washba liked him and asked Chu Zhongtian to try it. Chu Zhongtian was also very obedient and did not show impatientness. However, Washba's husband Ribery was emitting sour water next to him: "Even if she was picking clothes for her husband, she had never been so serious..."

"He is a guest, Frank." Vahiba retorted.

"Yes, yes, a guest who humiliated us in yesterday's game and also disturbed me to rest..."

Chu Zhongtian smiled, he patted Ribery on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't complain, Frank. I'll treat you next time you come to Sinsheim to play, how about it?"

"Does that mean..." Ribery's eyes rolled when she heard Chu Zhongtian say this, and then asked, "Will you lose to me in the game?"

Chu Zhongtian waved his hand: "No, the game is a game, and treating a treat. I won't lose to you easily."

"Stingy!" Ribery muttered, "I would rather beat you in the game and then let you treat me to a meal."

※※Washiba helped, Chu Zhongtian's shopping and clothes plan went smoothly. At four o'clock in the afternoon, the three of them met with their agent Meili.

The four of them had dinner together. Ribery invited the meal because he and Chu Zhongtian had a bet before the game. If Chu Zhongtian ate Ribery, Ribery would treat him, and on the contrary, Chu Zhongtian invited him. As a result, Chu Zhongtian not only frozen Ribery and did nothing, but also scored the goal to equalize the score. It was obviously Ribery who lost, so he treated him to this meal.

"I have to eat back next time at your home court..." Ribery was still muttering as he paid the bill.

After dinner, Ribery and Vahiba went home, while Meili accompanied Chu Zhongtian to the TV program production center of German TV One.

"This is a good opportunity, Chu. Do you know? After yesterday's game, I received two calls from a German company that wanted to sign an endorsement contract with you."

"Sounds good." Chu Zhongtian said.

When Hoffenheim performed well in the league, Chu Zhongtian also signed a two-year endorsement contract with a domestic casual clothing brand. However, in Europe, he has not made any progress. But at that time, Chu Zhongtian didn't take this seriously.

"This is just the beginning. When you come on their show, your influence will be greater, and more people will come to us. Now those who come to me are all small characters. I believe that big fish will appear after this game. In addition, you performed very well in that game yesterday, of course Hoffenheim played well."

"I hope that game won't affect Ribery, haha!"

"That won't be, he has won this year's French Footballer. He is unrivaled in France."

When he mentioned such personal honors, Chu Zhongtian was silent. The season he won the League Cup in Metz, that is, last year, happened to be the year of the Asian Cup. Due to his lack of performance in the Asian Cup, he finally only won one second place. The Asian Footballer gave the captain of the Saudi national team, Yasser Kahtani (yasser_al_qahtani).

Chu Zhongtian, the Chinese footballer of that year, was also out of the election for the same reason. Du Zhenyu, who led Changchun Yatai to the Chinese Super League championship that year, was elected as the Chinese footballer.

The same is true this year. Chu Zhongtian, who has lost all the club honors and has performed poorly in the national team, has not received any results.

These selection results were controversial among the media and fans.

When Meri saw Chu Zhongtian remained silent, he knew what he was thinking. After winning three championships for Messe, he lacked personal honors. Although he had won the best foreign aid in the Ligue 1 League, such an award was not important. The best player in the League Cup was also taken away by his good friend Ribery.

He patted Chu Zhongtian on the shoulder: "Your era has not come yet, Chu. Don't be anxious."

Chu Zhongtian smiled again and nodded. "It's okay, I'm fine."

The car quickly delivered them to their destination.

The "Sports Observation" program is a highlight of the Bundesliga event on Saturday, mainly broadcasts the highlights of the Bundesliga matches on Saturday, broadcasts news about interviewing stars and coaches. In addition, comment experts are also invited to comment on the game. Players with outstanding performance will be highlighted.

Then, a football celebrity was invited to be interviewed on site. Sometimes off-site phone calls came in to interact with the invited guests and hosts.

Except for expert comments and live interviews, the other parts were recorded in advance.

Before the show started, Chu Zhongtian met with the host of the interview part of this episode. This was a tall German beauty with red-brown hair and smiled very friendly. But she couldn't hide the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes. Before coming, Meili had already told Chu Zhongtian the information about the beautiful host. This beauty is now 38 years old and she was born in 1970... "Hi, Chu!" As soon as the beauty host saw Chu Zhongtian, she stretched out her hand enthusiastically. "I am Monica_lierhaus. I'm going to interview you later."
To be continued...
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