Chapter 66: A painting in memory

The next day.

Tuopu Laotou gave the first-team players a day off.

He himself wasn't idle, bringing Dino to the youth team's training ground to observe the youngsters' training condition.

"Boss, I couldn't sleep last night, I reviewed Prosperous Gate's match, if we move Li's position a bit more vague..."

"Well, Li's position is naturally vague, this is the trend of modern football!"

Weak positional sense, no comment.

Strong positional sense, not necessarily a good thing, like Mata who was coached by Van Gaal.

"Kai seems to have grown taller again, unfortunately he's only 16..."

Dino looked at Havertz on the training ground, his eyes filled with admiration.

If this kid had been born two years earlier.

Lewokusen could absolutely forge a top-tier midfield combination that would make giants tremble.

Now the dilemma: what type of midfield to pair with Li Kang!

Calhanoglu won't do!

His rhythm doesn't match; he's already flirting with Serie A giants, he'll definitely leave in the winter break.

If we're talking about buying someone... the winter break is still far off.

The candidates from the scouting report aren't ideal either.

Tuopu Laotou seemed to be searching for something, wondering aloud: "How's that Henrichs kid? After switching to full-back, his performance hasn't been bad."

Dino spread his hands: "On loan from Leipzig Red Bull... Boss, you said low-rated youth players don't need your approval."

Lewokusen's head coach slapped his thigh: "That kid probably won't come back to Lewokusen, no problem, we still have Kai! Next Bundesliga round, bring him up!"

The coaching staff's idea is simple: release Li Kang!

Barcelona.

Li Kang returned to the home near the Farmhouse youth training camp.

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

As soon as he entered, he got a scolding.

"Why have you gotten thin? Did Lewokusen restrict your diet?"

Sophia Auntie turned to size up the assistant, frowning: "You fat-headed, big-brained little lackey, go tell your club's higher-ups, just follow our Farmhouse's meal plan!"

The assistant looked bewildered: "Where have I gotten thin? The medical report shows Li Kang is much stronger than two months ago!"

He quickly nodded in agreement, putting down the gift in his hands.

Li Kang was just about to pull out a bank card from his bag when Sophia Auntie shoved it back with her hand.

"I have no need for money; your own earnings, keep them for yourself."

"Bundle up! I heard Bei lai yin is much colder than Barcelona!"

Sophia Auntie didn't nag for long, made lunch for the two, then hurried off to work at the cafeteria.

After finishing lunch.

The assistant looked around the simple, tidy house.

Seeing the old photo hanging on the wall, he couldn't help but be startled!

"Sophia Auntie when young went to so many places! Oak, beech, linden! The blue Danube River! I know where this is!"

"She also hunts!"

"No doubt! When she was young, she could easily beat me up!"

Li Kang nodded.

This might be why a Castilian woman isn't bullied in Catalonia.

They didn't linger long.

The two then hurried back to the hotel.

In a couple of months it will be the winter break, with plenty of time for family reunion.

Li Kang's social account has many friends; teammates and staff from club and national team add up to dozens.

The national team member who messages most often is Morata.

As for the club, it's Havertz.

There's no regular daily chat.

These two guys' sharing desire is off the charts, they can send over a dozen video links each day.

Plus Wo Le Er... he occasionally shares some inspirational articles.

As for friends outside of football...

Only Feiniaojiang.

The Neon Girl's personality isn't as cold as her appearance.

The two sometimes chat for a long time.

Quite a coincidence.

Feiniaojiang came to Barcelona today.

I don't know who spoke first.

Li Kang became the Neon Girl's guide.

Catalonia Square.

Sunlight couldn't pierce the thick clouds.

The cold wind was bitter.

Withered leaves fluttered.

「Li Sang! Have you been waiting long? Are you cold? 」

Feiniaojiang swept her bangs up, her expression cold.

She lacked the formality and excess etiquette typical 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 Basiluona.

The assistant hiding in the business car, face darkened: "Is this a date?"

The driver turned his head and said: "Young men and women on their first date are always like this; because of nervousness they can't immediately get into the mood, and the subconscious makes them..."

"Drive your car properly!"

Li Kang and Feiniaojiang strolled along Lanbla Avenue.

The plane trees on both sides fluttered with withered yellow leaves.

Various street performance arts.

Numerous Jiatai Luoniya-style specialty goods.

Overwhelming to the senses.

Feiniaojiang gradually became more cheerful.

"Li Sang! What is that? Is it edible?"

"Li Sang! You're walking too fast! Does Basiluona get snow?"

"Li Sang! This bullfighter's sword... if I buy it, can I bring it back to Japan?"

"..."

The vendors on Lanbla Avenue were very enthusiastic.

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

By gesturing, they could effortlessly help tourists complete their purchases.

Lanbla, like an endless avenue from a fairy tale.

The cold wind swayed the withered branches.

Scattered plane tree leaves fell onto their shoulders.

Feiniaojiang blinked, then asked seriously: "Li Sang, do you have a girlfriend?"

She had asked this question several times before.

Li Kang thought for a moment, then shook his head.

The neon girl didn't say anything else.

Inside the tailing business car.

The assistant let out a breath of relief and declared firmly: "They're just ordinary friends, normal interaction! Our Li still doesn't date! See? That Asian girl won't let Li spend money buying things!"

The driver pondered for a moment, then said: "The plane trees on Lanbla Avenue symbolize... Sorry. I'll shut up right away—Oh! They hailed a taxi! Where are they headed?"

The assistant panicked: "Hurry up and follow!"

They're definitely heading to a proper place.

Feiniaojiang and Li Kang are both decent people.

An entire afternoon.

The two merely visited a few famous free attractions in Basiluona... leaving behind a proper group photo.

Time seemed to pass quickly.

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

Feiniaojiang regained her cold expression, turned, and took a taxi away.

Li Kang stared blankly.

The shadows in his mind spread wildly.

His emotions instantly stabilized.

A business car pulled up beside him.

The assistant laughed embarrassedly: "What a coincidence, Li! Let's head back!"

The days that followed.

It seemed as if nothing had happened.

Only the frequency of Feiniaojiang's messages became slightly more frequent.

Li Kang also gradually kicked the habit of going out without his phone.

He always felt that the two shadows in his mind seemed to be covering something.

A picture in his memory gradually became blurred.