Chapter 2426 - 613: Tycoon Showdown

Chapter 2426: Chapter 613: Tycoon Showdown

No matter how good a coach is, if they can’t lead the team to victory, they’ll eventually get fired.

The date is August 22nd.

Stadio Olimpico Rome.

Italian Super Cup.

This is also the professor’s first official match as Milan’s manager.

In Huang Kaiwen’s absence, Milan triumphed over Lazio 5-0, securing the first championship of the new season.

During the rest day the next day.

Huang Kaiwen invited the entire team to his home.

van Persie and his wife arrived quite early, and by the time Huang Kaiwen got up, the two were already chatting in the living room with the old butler.

"Robin, are you here to work?"

Huang Kaiwen said with a smile, "Coming this early means you’ll have to help with preparations. Filippo, that guy, always shows up when it’s time to eat."

"I actually love to labor."

van Persie handed over a bag, saying, "This is a little something from the Netherlands."

"It’s not Scotch Whisky again, is it?"

Huang Kaiwen joked.

van Persie didn’t bother to explain.

Sensing the weight in his hands, Huang Kaiwen took out the item.

It was a box packed quite securely.

Inside was a set of painted tableware.

van Persie explained, "This is the work of a Dutch ceramic artist. She learned about Chinese porcelain making. When she saw you win the gold medal, she created this set. I bought it from her."

"Thanks."

Huang Kaiwen said with a smile, handing the item to the old butler.

Huang Kaiwen and van Persie together prepared things for the barbecue.

Things like the grill were already ready.

van Persie asked, "Argentinian barbecue?"

"No, Brazilian barbecue."

Huang Kaiwen replied.

"It’s all about the same anyway." van Persie shrugged, "In South America, it seems meat is the only thing worth mentioning."

Kroos and the Bender brothers arrived and immediately started helping.

The three Germans were always trying to promote German recipes to the team, and it’s said the Bender brothers even went to a restaurant to learn over the vacation.

As teammates gradually arrived.

All tasks besides the barbecue were taken over by the ladies.

Buffon said, "I read recently that women spend more time doing housework than men."

"Yes, but you’re an idiot!"

Gattuso cursed, "If my dad didn’t go out fishing, our entire family would starve. Do you really think fishing in the storm for five hours is easier than doing housework for six? My mom doesn’t even think her job is tougher than my dad’s, yet those idiots keep saying she’s oppressed?"

"It’s a mistake to compare housework to high-intensity work in society."

Ramos shrugged and said, "If my wife can earn 20 million euros a year outside, I can handle all the housework."

"Buddy, those social activists will give you trouble for saying that."

Inzaghi, shaking the Bugatti keys in his hand, said, "You should be glad you’re not playing in France; French women are not easy to deal with."

"If it were France, they’d be girlfriends for life."

Kroos quipped, "French women have no sense of loyalty."

"Yet Germans always seem so laughable."

van Persie mocked.

"We are East Germany."

Kroos emphasized.

"Yes, yes!"

van Persie hummed "Katyusha."

Kroos rolled his eyes.

Kaka called from the pitch, "Kaiwen, bring the kids over for food."

Huang Kaiwen parked the cars at the newly bought neighbor’s place.

But the pitch hasn’t been renovated yet.

The kids didn’t mind.

Kaka had two Pauls hanging on him, one on his back and one on his chest.

Huang Kaiwen couldn’t help but laugh.

Kaka laughed and said, "Nothing wrong with it, Paul is very sensible."

"Let’s go."

Huang Kaiwen turned and waved, "Remember to wash your hands before eating, or I won’t defend you if you get scolded."

"Got it, Uncle Kevin!"

When they returned to the backyard, Inzaghi was fiddling with the TV.

Today is the day for the UEFA Champions League draw.

Manchester United’s legend Denis Law was the first guest to draw the top-seeded teams.

Porto was placed in Group A, Arsenal in Group B, Milan in Group C, Real Madrid in Group D, Chelsea in Group E, Bayern in Group F, Barca in Group G, and Manchester United in Group H.

The second pot draw is the key.

The second pot teams are: Valencia, Benfica, Shakhtar, Zenit, Schalke 04, Manchester City, Braga, and Dynamo Kyiv.

There are basically no soft teams in this pot.

Manchester City and Zenit are big players in the transfer market. Many giants haven’t made big moves; Zenit spent the summer acquiring expensive stars, and combined with the Russian weather, it’s the team big clubs least want to face, bar none.

Zenit was drawn into Group A.

The Milan players breathed a sigh of relief.

Nobody really wanted to play in Russia.

Arsenal got lucky; Schalke 04 seems strong, but their management is reportedly problematic.

When it was Milan’s turn.

The guest revealed the card.

The phrase Manchester City got several Milan players protesting.

"Damn, why is it Manchester City?"

"I’d rather play Valencia."

"Braga is a better choice."

Huang Kaiwen advised, "It’s not that bad, Manchester City still can’t match Chelsea; they’re the weakest among the four Premier League teams in the Champions League, can’t argue with that. Plus, we’ll get to see Ibrahimovi? again."

"I’ll give that guy a hard time."

van Persie said.

Huang Kaiwen smiled and gave a thumbs-up.