Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 387 Let you experience what it means to be a hypocritical British guy

PS: After yesterday’s update, I was too sleepy. I wanted to take a nap before getting up, but it was already midnight when I woke up. I’ll try to make up for it today!

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As Greece breaks into the semi-finals, Chen Ran is still two steps away from his million-euro grand prize.

This bonus is even more than the after-tax bonus of the four Grand Slams.

However, since he arrived in London, England, he has resolutely refused to talk about the European Cup in any public forum in order not to give the British a chance to plunder the wool.

But the reporters had no such concerns. At best, they were warned.

As a result, there would always be discussions about football-related topics in various languages ​​around Chen Ran, but tennis players like them could only act as spectators, forcibly holding back the conversation.

It's okay for Asian players like Chen Ran, but it's hard for those European players.

Of course, if you talk to an American player like Roddick about football, this guy will think you are talking to him about football.

In the American context, football is soccer.

However, if this year's Asian Cup final repeats the shady story of the previous life, I won't mind blasting the AFC on the Internet, because the other party can't control me anyway.

"We can talk about the upcoming Olympics, only in tennis of course."

A reporter from China shouted loudly: "Chen Ran, you can talk about the local Asian Cup that is about to start. The British only stipulated that you can't talk about the European Cup, but they didn't say you can't talk about the Asian Cup."

"I didn't say anything, and I didn't mention those three words. I probably won't receive a ticket."

"Let's forget it...because my intuition tells me that if I do this, the fine may be doubled!"

Starting from this year, the performance of the national football team has become worse and worse. It is better to have less to do with it, which is bad luck.

"I just looked through past historical records and found that I was the first Chinese tennis player to participate in the men's singles in the Olympics."

Since Russian tycoon Abramovich bought Chelsea, he has signed a large number of stars by waving checks.

But Chen Ran remembered that 20 years later, this team, which cost Russian rich people countless real money, was confiscated by the British.

At the press conference, Chen Ran looked at the crowd and joked: "Compared with previous years, there are indeed many fewer reporters coming to interview this year."

Because this time it involves the orthodoxy dispute between football and soccer, no concessions can be made.

"I hope to perform well at Wimbledon and the Athens Olympics."

Chen Ran just picked up a newspaper and took a quick look at it. The headline on the front page was that Portuguese coach Mourinho would take over Chelsea.

The reporters in the audience laughed in unison.

So when the British guy handed the ticket to Roddick, the guy started yelling and cheating: I was talking about rugby, not football, why do you punish me?

However, the stubborn British did not listen to any of his explanations, but became even tougher and even warned the other party that if they continued to act nonsense, the fine would be doubled.

Of course, this is also the reason why Chen Ran really doesn't want to talk about the national football team.

The reporter below laughed even louder.

Therefore, he felt that these British people had no bottom line and must not give the other party any chance to fine them.

Now, the shortcomings of the head coach have been made up for.

"I don't want to be the one who stands out."

In Britain, newspaper culture is very popular.

Chen Ran looked around and felt that he still had to create some topics, otherwise all his eyes would be attracted to the European Cup.

"Also... I think the tax rate on prize money at Wimbledon is too high."

"..." The reporters who were feeling a little bored suddenly widened their eyes and became energetic.

Coming, coming, he is finally here!

The three-time Grand Slam winner and current world No. 1 player is starting to create a buzz again.

"The 50% tax rate has always been the highest among the four Grand Slams."

"As you know, teams participating in the Champions League have tax concessions, but tennis does not. Originally, the income of tennis players was much shabby compared to football players."

"For the Queen's Cup held not long ago, none of the top three players signed up. I think this is one of the reasons."

In fact, Roddick and Federer have already won the Queen's Cup once, and they are not very interested in repeating the competition.

But Chen Ran has never participated in even one Queen's Cup. This is his silent protest against the disgusting British tax system.

"I am the vice president of the ATP Players Union, and I must stand up and speak for this sport." A reporter from the British Times immediately asked: "Chen Ran, what is your opinion?"

He knew breaking news was coming.

"Either increase the prize money or lower the tax rate. In addition, Wimbledon is the most profitable Grand Slam, so I think more should be allocated to the players."

Not long ago, at the qualifying tournament held at Wimbledon, some players complained that the bonuses given to players were too low. Moreover, players in the qualifying tournament had to bear their own hotel accommodation and round-trip air tickets. The bonus was simply beyond their means.

You know, those who can participate in the qualifying rounds are the top 200 tennis players in the world, who are already considered elites in the industry.

Especially among players ranked between 100 and 200, the competition is very fierce, and the strength is also very close, and the outcome is unpredictable.

But most people are destined to play tennis hard all their lives, and as a result, the money they save may not be as good as that of ordinary office workers.

"Can you imagine, a football or basketball player ranked around 200 in the world, does he need to travel around for a living? No, they are basically multi-millionaires who have achieved financial freedom, but we still have to pay for training and competition. "Many players who participated in the qualifying rounds complained like this.

They are not like those players from China. The state pays for travel expenses and accommodation for the players to participate in the competition.

However, these words were spoken lightly and rarely attracted attention, but when these words came out of Chen Ran's mouth, it was different.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ran said another word that everyone thought was quite appropriate: "Many tennis players are generating electricity for love."

This Internet term that became popular in later generations of China will soon become popular all over the world in 2004 because of Chen Ran.

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"Chen Ran is a real goat!"

Djokovic, who is currently preparing for the Wimbledon junior competition, expressed sincere admiration from the bottom of his heart after hearing the news.

In later generations, Djokovic was the giant player who spoke out the most for lower-level players, and even established the PTPA organization for this purpose.

The poverty of his childhood and the war in his motherland have always made him worried.

At this moment, his father is working multiple jobs at the same time, and with the support of sponsors, Djokovic can continue to stick to the path of tennis.

Chen Ran's words spoke to Deyo's heart.

"It's a blessing to be in the same era as a player like that."

"I hope Chen Ran can win Wimbledon."

After the game ended, the young Djokovic walked to the sidelines and looked up at the newly released draw for the adult competition.

Chen Ran’s lottery is...

"Conspiracy, this must be a British conspiracy!" Djokovic shouted excitedly.

The British very thoughtfully arranged for Chen Ran the most difficult Wimbledon draw in history, and every one of them was a tough guy to deal with.

However, next to the lottery form, there is also a latest edition of The Times.

In the newspaper, the Wimbledon organizing committee responded to Chen Ran’s appeal.

"Chen Ran's advice is great."

"We also hope more tennis players can earn money."

“We all want the sport to get better.”

"Compared with so many people talking about the European Cup, world No. 1 players like Chen Ran have obviously set a good example."

"However, this year's bonus policy has been set and cannot be changed. We will have a serious meeting to discuss it next year."

"But we still have to applaud him for what he said."

The British guy was still praising Chen Ran for his righteous speech, but turned around and arranged a very difficult lottery for him.

If Chen Ran can finally win the championship, he will definitely be the hardest Wimbledon champion in history.

Everyone knows that Chen Ran is fully pursuing the glory of the Grand Slam. For this reason, he did not dare to fight with injuries and withdrew from the French Open not long ago.

"These British people say one thing and do another. They are really hypocritical!" The young Druid couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the lottery.

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(End of this chapter)