Chapter 802: If Possible, I Still Hope You Won't Be So Biased

"Ronaldo?"

Ten Hag's pupils dilated rapidly, then returned to normal: "What did he do?"

Ten Hag had thought Cristiano had done something improper where he couldn't see, but that was clearly a mistake.

"No, no, no, it's not that, nothing else happened; I just wanted to talk with you about his playing time."

Tang Ye hurriedly explained.

Ten Hag's expression gradually turned serious.

Tang Ye had a habit of rocking his chair, but today he did no such thing, sitting very steadily instead.

The perceptive Ten Hag knew that Tom was likely about to discuss something serious.

"It's just... I feel Cristiano is still playing quite well, yet he remains a substitute..."

Tang Ye spoke hesitantly.

As a player, interfering with the coach's lineup arrangements was indeed not good; Tang Ye knew this principle.

"So you mean..."

Ten Hag frowned: "I should give him more opportunities?"

"Oh, you must have misunderstood Tom."

Ten Hag explained quickly: "You are only seeing the surface. I made him a substitute because he does not fit our tactical requirements, not for any other reason. I recall you yourself said previously that Ronaldo's pressing was somewhat insufficient, but we play a pressing style."

Ten Hag gestured with his hands: "Pressing the opponent, but he"—pointing to Cristiano—"clearly does not fit our..."

"Isn't he improving?"

After much hesitation, Tang Ye finally interrupted Ten Hag: "I mentioned it to him several times before, but it was useless. Later, I shouted to him on the pitch... and then, well, I remember his pressing frequency increased; it felt quite good."

"Mr. Erik, mainly, Ronaldo still possesses finishing ability in front of goal; if he could stay on the pitch longer, it would be a great help to us."

"I am the one playing on the field; I can feel this, so I hope you will consider my suggestion."

Before knocking on the office door, Tang Ye had prepared; he used the phrase "stay on the pitch longer" rather than "start Ronaldo," aiming to make his words more tactful and reduce the suspicion of interfering with the coach's decisions.

"This..."

Ten Hag pressed his lips together and fell silent immediately.

"Actually..."

"If you are handling Ronaldo's situation from the perspective of helping me, then... sir, I really hope you do not do this."

Tang Ye gave Ten Hag no chance to explain.

"No, no, you misunderstood; that's not it. I have always been thinking about this from the perspective of the entire team. I believe doing this would be better for the team."

"Then... I don't know what to say."

Tang Ye sighed, shaking his head gently.

It was evident he was hesitant, but he finally spoke.

"Mr. Erik."

"If possible... I still hope you... um, have a little less bias against him."

Tang Ye touched his nose, feeling somewhat apologetic for what he had said: "Uh, I don't know if my judgment is correct, but I still need to voice my thoughts."

"Just take it as a suggestion; there's no harm in that."

Standing up, under Ten Hag's shocked gaze, Tang Ye extended his right hand and clenched it into a fist.

"... Oh!"

Ten Hag realized, extended his own hand, and fist-bumped Tang Ye.

Creak—

Click!

Coming out of the office, Tang Ye walked downstairs with his hands in his pockets and his head lowered.

Although this whole operation felt rather awkward, for some reason, after completing this series of actions, Tang Ye felt extremely relaxed.

He had already figured it out before coming here.

Although the so-called "Unite the Feudal Lords" mission was impressive, there was truly no need to torment Cristiano for the sake of the system's rewards.

The matter of turning the Portuguese sky-king into his own subordinate...

He hadn't felt much about it before, but as Tang Ye spent more and more time with Cristiano, he gradually realized this matter was impossible to succeed.

Cristiano was willing to lower his head for honor, seeking help from Rodri, Dembélé, and others.

But for you to come and have Cristiano seek help from Tang Ye was completely impossible, because the two had already fallen out once before.

According to Tang Ye's observations, Cristiano was the type with a straightforward personality, someone who would die before throwing a match and die before admitting defeat.

Additionally, recalling the scene of Cristiano in the toilet after the first leg against Yellow Submarine, Tang Ye actually felt some regret now.

He should have stepped forward to help sooner.

It was all because he was bewitched by that damn "Unite the Feudal Lords" mission, causing him to just stand by and watch the whole time!

"..."

He fished a delicious mint-flavored chewing gum from his pocket and began chewing it.

Tang Ye now truly felt very relaxed.

He just didn't know if this belated help could really benefit Cristiano.

2021-22 Premier League Standings (as of Round 32):

1. Manchester United, 92 points.

2. Liwupu, 81 points.

2. Mancheng, 80 points.

4. Chelsea, 65 points.

5. Tottenham, 63 points.

The league has now reached the 32nd round, yet Manchester United still maintains their absurd record of not losing a single match.

If previously one could say Manchester United's strength was in a league of its own in the Premier League, now you could even say their point total is in a league of its own in the Premier League.

Leading the second-place Liwupu by 11 points, this momentum suggests they are likely to clinch the championship three or four rounds early.

For fans of Liwupu and Mancheng, all they can hope for now is that Manchester United's Champions League opponents perform better, thereby exerting enough pressure on this big brother of the Premier League.

The problem lies precisely with the Champions League.

Manchester United's quarter-final opponent is Villarreal, which is extremely, extremely frustrating!

How could Villarreal possibly stop Manchester United!

Commentator Owen, in an interview: pessimistic about Liwupu and Mancheng overturning the standings to win the title.

NBA star James: As one of the shareholders, I regret Liwupu's temporary deficit. Even for a super football powerhouse like Liwupu, defeating my friend remains very difficult.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.

James has already called TY the football GOAT.

Then as TY's "best friend," what would LeBron be?

Isn't that just the basketball GOAT!

GOAT and GOAT!

……

"Cristiano! In light of all this, do you plead guilty?"

Tang Ye had backed Cristiano Ronaldo into a corner, his expression fierce.

He remembered that Tom was clearly not taller than himself.

Yet for some reason, Tang Ye, dressed in magnificent attire before him, appeared more than a head taller.

"Tom, don't be like this!"

"Five Elements Divine Might!"

"Great Strength Vajra Leg!"

"Stone-Shattering Sky-Astonishing Fist!"