Chapter 229 Going to London

After a busy day at work, Ribery returned home covered in bricks, stones and sand. He kept turning his head back and forth to make his sore neck feel more comfortable, at least not so sore anymore.

After working for so long, his body has become accustomed to such work intensity, but his neck still feels sore all the time.

"I have prepared the bath water for you!" His wife Wahiba came up to him. She was pregnant, so she did not go out to work and stayed at home, which also put more pressure on Ribery.

Many people only noticed the slightly gangster-like words and deeds of this scarred young man, but never noticed the seriousness every time he saw his wife. From the day he got married, he kept telling himself that from now on, he would no longer live alone. He had a wife to take care of and would soon welcome his first child.

In the past, he could pursue his dreams unscrupulously and do what he wanted to do and what he liked to do without scruples, but from now on, all of this has been out of his reach because he has a family to bear.

No matter how hard or tired he is outside, when he returns home and sees his wife, he will smile and gently pat his wife's face. She is not very good, but in Ribery's eyes, this is the best woman in the world.

Some people say that France is very romantic, and romantic French people will not be very French if they don't have an extramarital affair.

After Ribery became a professional player in Boulogne, he was very indulgent and crazy for a while, because all women like stars and like to watch men conquer them in bed like they conquer their opponents on the court. Therefore, even if Ribery has a shocking scar on his face, he is still very popular in this city.

But now, he rarely does this. He only goes out occasionally when he can't resist the group of playful middle-aged people. But more often, he stays at home and accompanies his wife. The most thing he does is watch football games.

Recently, he hardly touches the TV. Once he gets home, he takes a shower, eats, and then gets dazed and sleeps with his head covered.

Wahiba is not a very smart, highly educated, and experienced woman. On the contrary, she feels that she knows nothing, but she understands her husband, because she feels distressed every day when she sees him come home hard, take off his clothes covered with brick dust, and go in to take a shower exhausted.

There were several times when she found a newspaper, L'Equipe, in the back of her trouser pocket while helping her husband pack his clothes.

This is the most authoritative sports daily in France, and the focus of this newspaper is undoubtedly European events.

Wahiba is not stupid. She guessed that her husband must secretly buy such a newspaper every day and read it secretly, but sometimes, because he was too tired, he accidentally brought it home and was discovered by herself.

Looking through the L'Equipe newspaper, Wahiba noticed that on the page introducing the Premier League, there was a list of details about Chelsea's key signings this summer, followed by the transfer price of each player, and the red ones represented the players Chelsea had recently introduced.

Joe Cole, from West Ham United, 6.5 million euros; Scott Parker, from Charlton, 10 million euros; Edgar Davis, from Juventus, 15 million euros; Robin van Persie, from Feyenoord, 3 million euros.

When Wahiba dated Ribery before, she was influenced by him and knew a little about football. She was surprised at the origin of this team. They were so rich that they spent more than 100 million euros in transfer fees in one summer, and introduced top stars such as Edgar Davis, Cannavaro and Ronaldinho.

Of course, she also knew why her husband was reading this newspaper. He must be paying attention to Chelsea.

I remember that half a month ago, when Ribery came home, he casually mentioned to her that Ye Qiu. Chelsea's head coach had personally visited the construction site to find him and talked to him about joining Chelsea.

At that time, Ribery used a very casual and careless tone, but Wahiba could hear that he wanted to, wanted to very much!

If he really didn't care, why did he remember every word Ye Qiu said when he returned home? If he didn't want to, why did he never watch TV again after that day? If he didn't want to, why did he throw away the newspaper every time he finished reading it before entering the house?

There is only one reason, he wanted to, but he didn't dare to say it, didn't dare to do it!

Many people think that Ribery is very gangster, because he has little education, a low family background, and a scar on his face. He has been laughed at since he was a child, so he always disguises himself in a very gangster way.

Only a very few people understand in their hearts that he is actually a person who can't be said to be very good, because he will also be irritable, unhappy, and vent his anger at his wife, but more, he is a very responsible man.

Otherwise, why would he not dare to pursue his dream because of a word from his father?

Washiba still remembered that that night, when his father announced that he wanted them to get married and helped them rent a house here, he clearly told him that in the future he would support a family independently and be responsible for taking care of the pregnancy. He has a wife and an unborn child, so he must take responsibility like a man.

Ribery hesitated for a long time and finally agreed.

From then on, he went to his father's construction site to help move bricks, because he could not do other technical tasks and could only do the most basic work that anyone with a little strength could do, which was to move bricks.

Washiba knew that Ribery was arrogant and unwilling to move bricks at all, but if he didn't move bricks, what could he do?

He wants to be cultured but not cultured, and he wants skills but not skills. He has liked playing football since he was a child, but the end result of playing football is that he didn't even have the money to travel home with his pregnant wife in Brest, and he felt extremely embarrassed.

So, what can he do? Why should he support himself and his family?

Thinking of this, Washiba suddenly felt that two round tears fell from her eyes, which was very sore and painful.

She didn't know what she could do or what she could do. She didn't understand. She just felt that she couldn't bear to see her husband like this. She wanted to help him, but she didn't know how. She had no choice at all.

The sound of bath water in the bathroom stopped. Wahiba quickly wiped the tears on her face, blinked her eyes vigorously, quickly stuffed the team newspaper in her hand into the trash can not far away, closed the lid, and put away her clothes. In the laundry bin outside the balcony, he put on a smiling face when he came back.

"Are you hungry? I've already prepared dinner!" Wahiba said with a smile.

Ribery nodded, not wanting to move. He sat on the sofa in the small living room that had two or three holes in it. He looked at the TV remote control next to him and finally resisted the urge to press it. .

"Wahiba, have you seen my money?" Ribery suddenly thought.

"No, maybe it's in the trouser pocket!" the wife replied in the kitchen.

Ribery walked directly out of the living room and went to the crowded balcony. He found his pants from the laundry bin and took out his salary for this month from his pants pocket. This was what his father had just settled for him, which was three full months. More than a thousand euros is already considered a very good salary.

"Here, take it!" When his wife walked out of the kitchen, Ribery counted out three thousand euros and handed it into Washiba's hand. He only had a few in his hand, but he didn't care. "Buy yourself more supplements. I heard that the little one is growing longer now, so he needs to pay attention to his nutrition."

Washiba took the money, tears were about to fall again, but she blinked hard.

Ribery pretended not to see his wife's expression, lowered his head and ate the spaghetti in front of him, with a mouthful of tomato sauce, "I will go out drinking with them tonight, and I may come back later!"

Wahiba hummed without saying anything. She held the money in both hands and wanted to walk to the kitchen.

But she had just stood up, and her eyes swept across the trash can involuntarily. She suddenly felt that the money in her hand was very heavy. She didn't know where she got the courage. She turned around and looked at husband.

"You go!" Wasiba couldn't help but shed tears.

"Well, go later!" Ribery thought he was talking about drinking.

"I mean, go to England!"

Ribery suddenly raised his head and saw his wife, who had hazy eyes but a determined look on her face. He suddenly thought of something, but quickly curled his lips and continued to lower his head to eat the noodles, saying vaguely. , "Why are you going to England? Traveling?"

"Go to London and find the man named Ye Qiu!" Wahiba finally calmed herself down. The hasty decision she made just now is now very certain, because she feels that she should support and encourage her husband to give it another try. , even if it fails and returns to Boulogne in despair, it will still be better than what my husband is doing now, isn't it?

"I don't understand the truth, but I don't think you can do this kind of work for the rest of your life!" Wahiba said firmly.

Ribery casually took a piece of tissue paper and wiped his mouth. He also inadvertently wiped his eyes, swept away some moisture, and deliberately showed a sneer, "What? Look down on me moving bricks? You knew me back then. When I was young, I was just a person with no abilities, and now I regret it?”

"You know what I said!" Vashiba became sure.

"I just don't know what the hell you're talking about!" Ribery threw away the tissue in his hand and stood up, like an angry tiger, staring at his wife fiercely, as if he wanted to eat people, especially if she cooperated The shocking scar on his face looked indescribably ferocious.

But in Washiba’s view, all this is just disguise, fake, and a paper tiger!

"You know that, right?"

When his wife asked gently, Ribery lost his temper, turned his head and looked to the side, and fell silent.

There are only two people who understand him best, one is his father and the other is his wife. But what is terrible is that the former made him feel at ease as a construction worker, but the latter has now changed his mind and encouraged him to find his dream. Can he How to do it?

"Go to London and pursue your dreams boldly. If you think you can do it, then give it a try. Didn't that Chelsea manager come all the way from London to find you? He must be optimistic about you, otherwise, he Why are you here? If you try, you will still have a chance. If you don’t dare to go, you will never have a chance!”

Ribery turned back and stared at his wife. He suddenly realized, when and what happened made his weak wife suddenly become so strong? So opinionated?

"I'm going, and I won't be able to come back in a day or two. If it works, there's nothing to say. If it doesn't, it will take a month or two at the earliest, and maybe a year and a half at the slowest. What will you and... the child eat?" For what? Tell me! "It's not that Ribery didn't think about going, it's that he didn't dare to go.

His first child is about to be born. Is it worth taking the risk now?

If it was a year ago, he would go without hesitation, but now, he doesn't dare!

Wahiba thought for a while and put the 3,000 euros in her hand into her husband's hand. "I usually keep some of the money you give me to save money. That's enough. You can take this money with you." Go to London, go find your dreams, don’t worry about me, I will be fine, I will be able to take care of myself and our children.”

After a pause, Washiba showed a bitter smile, "Besides, your father won't let me and my children starve to death, right?"

Ribery is very moved, really very moved. If he was just thinking alone, he would not dare to go, but now even his wife encourages him like this. It is impossible for him not to be moved, but no matter what he thinks, he will I feel that I shouldn't be so irresponsible and leave so many things in my wife's hands. That's not what a man should do.

Thinking of this, he put the money in his hand back into his wife's hand, "I won't go!"

"Go!" Wahiba shouted this time, "I know you want to go. I'm not even afraid. What are you afraid of?" After saying that, she put the money back into her husband's hand and walked out of the sofa area. "If you are still worried, I will go back to find my parents tomorrow. When you come back, pick me up."

"No!" Ribery doesn't want to be looked down upon by his wife's family. He has his own pride and dignity.

"Then go!" Washiba was very determined, because she really believed that her husband could succeed. She had always believed that what her husband lacked was just a chance. As long as he was given a chance, he would be able to soar into the sky.

"Do you really...believe me that much?" Ribery raised his head and looked at his wife.

"Yes!" Wahiba nodded without hesitation.

Ribery looked at his wife, and then at the money in his hand. He stuffed it into his wife's hand, not allowing her to refuse, "I'll go, half a year at the fastest, a year at the slowest. I'll go to London to try my luck. If it's true, If you get in, I'll take you to London right away. If unfortunately you don't get in, I'll come back!"

Seeing that his wife was about to put the money into his hand, Ribery blocked it hard and said, "Keep this money. All I need is a plane ticket, hands and feet. I won't starve to death in London!"

Hearing what her husband said, Wahiba didn't say anything more. She left the money and smiled, "I'll help you pack your things." Then she walked back to the room.

Ribery was sitting on the sofa in the living room, with many thoughts running through his mind. Since he decided to go, he had to arrange things for his wife here. Of course, he had to tell his parents, but he couldn't say it now. , because as he said, his father might come to stop him, and then he wouldn't be able to leave at all.

It's best to call him before you get on the plane, so he won't be able to stop you.

Ribery's mind was in a mess. He thought a lot. He thought of Ye Qiu, the legendary Chelsea, Ronaldinho, a Brazilian who is famous in France, and Cardiff. Navarro, Edgar Davis, Gallas, Evra, Drogba...

He suddenly discovered that those stars he had only seen in newspapers and heard rumors were actually not that far away from him. As long as he went to London, as long as he could convince Ye Qiu to let him stay at Chelsea. , then he can play on the same court and train on the same training ground with this group of stars.

The Premier League, the Champions League, and even the national team, all of them were such unattainable dreams for him in the past. Now he seems to be able to touch them when he closes his eyes and reaches out his hands. All of these are for him. It's all so dreamy.

"Would you like to call that person named Ye Qiu?"

Wahiba quickly helped Ribery pack his things. The most important thing was Ribery's pair of sneakers. They were a bit worn, but she took good care of them. I believe that even if he goes to the Premier League, he can still continue. wear.

When Ribery heard his wife ask this, his face froze and he smiled helplessly, "I threw away his business card!"

"Ah?" Wasiba was shocked, "What should we do? Who should you go to when you arrive in London?"

"Don't worry, I will go directly to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea is so famous, everyone in London must know it. I will go directly to find him. I believe I will be able to find him." Ribery said firmly.

He was worried about his wife before, but now she is so encouraging to him. He has finally made up his mind to go to London and give it a try. No matter whether it works or not, he must fulfill his wish and fulfill his dream. In this way , even if it really doesn't work, then he can come back to work as his construction worker with peace of mind.

"Then be careful!" Wahiba stuffed her luggage and backpack into her husband's arms.

Ribery took it, held it tightly, and kept nodding, "Wait for me at home. If you need anything, go to my parents. I will call him. You must wait for me at home!"

Washiba's eyes turned red and tears welled up, but she kept nodding.

Ribery walked up to his wife, kissed her forehead, and hugged her tightly.

The two didn't say anything, just hugged each other and stood for a long time, then Ribery turned around, grabbed his luggage, and walked out of the house.

Wahiba watched her husband leave, and she prayed to Allah, hoping that her husband's trip would be smooth and his wishes would come true!