Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 397: Million Dollar Prize, Possessed by the Movie King

Last year at Wimbledon, Chen Ran stopped in the quarterfinals.

Almost every game was a five-set battle, which almost exhausted him.

This year's Wimbledon was smooth sailing for him.

Although the lottery the British arranged for him was not considered friendly, fortunately, he had accumulated sufficient experience on grass and his skills were becoming more and more perfect, so it was a smooth journey.

Occasionally, a few games went to four sets, but in the end, after Chen Ran entered the state, the game was taken away in a wave.

However, on the eve of the quarter-finals, Chen Ran first watched this European Cup final in his hotel.

The match time of the European Cup is really unfriendly.

Chen Ran remembers clearly that the 2004 European Cup final was the only European Cup game that he got up in the middle of the night to watch.

After he went to college, wouldn't he be so fanatical that he stayed in an Internet cafe all night just to watch the finals, and wouldn't he sleep well?

This time I don’t have to stay up late to watch the European Cup games in the UK.

Before the game, many British media cheered for Greece and were optimistic that they could continue to create myths.

He was even given a yellow card as a warning for diving.

Unless like the 22 World Cup, the referee escorted Argentina to win the championship with penalty kicks.

After all, in the previous games, Chen Ran had a very open-minded mentality. If Greece was eliminated due to its butterfly effect, then this bet would be donated.

Fortunately, the process of the game was exactly the same as in the previous life. In each of the three knockout games, the Greeks scored headers from three set-piece passes, and then defended with iron barrels.

Fortunately, the referee in this final was quite conscientious. Every time a Portuguese player fell down in the Greek penalty area and raised his hands in an exaggerated manner, the referee on duty never paid attention to it.

Every time a Portuguese player fell down in the penalty area, Chen Ran was nervous.

This was the first time that he watched a football match with some trepidation.

In fact, although this year's Portugal is full of stars, its strength is weaker than that of the Czech Republic and France led by Zidane. Their ability to reach the final depends on playing at home.

But now it was the finals, and he was only one step away from one million euros. Chen Ran's mood naturally became nervous.

Because this money is a repeated bet, the bonus is not taxable, and it is much more than a Grand Slam champion.

The closer the competition is to a tournament, the easier it is to use this simple and crude defense.

"In my previous life, I lost more than I won when I bought football. The main winners were the opponents who bought the national football team. This time I finally have the opportunity to pick up Gouzhuang's wool. Why don't you grab a handful?"

"Isn't it possible for me to win back the game between me and Gouzhuang?"

I am really worried that these people will affect the trend of the game.

Since neither the Czech Republic nor France can defeat Greece's iron barrel formation, Portugal will have an even more difficult time.

"These crows' mouths!"

Chen Ran cursed secretly.

In addition to letting one person wander in the frontcourt, the Greeks guarded the bus in the second half.

Because Portugal eliminated England, the British felt very aggrieved.

I have watched so many football matches in my past life and I have never been so excited as I am today.

Finally, after five minutes of stoppage time, the game was over.

The Greeks created Greek myths that are even more incredible than the Danish fairy tales.

The joy of winning the championship is obviously unparalleled, and this is also a heavyweight European Cup championship.

Countless Greek players hugged each other and cried with joy.

Perhaps this is the highlight of their careers.

At the same time, there is a sharp contrast with the Portuguese players. Whether it is the older Figo, Rui Costa, or the young Cristiano Ronaldo, they all covered their faces and cried, stood on the court in disappointment, and were unwilling to leave for a long time.

“I got the million-euro grand prize, and I don’t have to pay taxes!”

Chen Ran also clenched his fists excitedly.

However, he knew very well that this single bet was bound to become the focus of many people's eyes and attract countless curious glances.

This is the only example in the whole world.

Even in the history of football betting, it may be difficult to find a second similar example.

Be low-key, you must be low-key.

So, Chen Ran decided to possess a wave of Oscar-winning actors. …

The quarter-finals of Wimbledon have officially begun.

However, many reporters were not very excited when they saw Chen Ran's interest, and seemed a little downcast.

What happened in the end?

As a result, these reporters came forward to consult.

"Hey, stop talking."

Chen Ran shook his head and sighed, his acting skills were extremely superb.

Now, with England eliminated, Wimbledon's ban on the European Cup has been lifted, and it is completely free to speak out.

"I have a friend..."

Chen Ran started "making friends out of nothing", "I made a bet with him on who would be the European Cup champion. I was optimistic about Portugal, and the result... you understand."

After a pause, he spread his hands again, showing a rather helpless expression: "Why are there so many upsets in football matches? This is still a crucial final."

What you said is that tennis is rarely popular?

In fact, because tennis is an individual sport, you don’t have teammates to wipe your butt. If your condition is not good, even the top players in the world may lose to someone outside the top 100 in the world.

There will only be more upsets in tennis matches.

"How much money did you lose?" someone asked immediately.

"This is a secret and cannot be disclosed." Chen Ran shook his head, "I am a public figure and cannot set a bad example, so I cannot disclose the real figures."

However, when he spoke, he showed a look of pain, which made others instinctively think that this guy must have lost a lot.

Let you play ball and lose!

For some reason, these reporters felt gloating after seeing the big star Chen Ran lose money.

It seemed that Chen Ran was happier when he lost money than when they won money.

"I heard that someone bought the Greek champion for 2 euros, a 50-fold return?"

"Who is this man of God? I really want to know him."

Chen Ran stepped onto the court with an unwilling look.

This scene was naturally seen by Hewitt.

He also paid attention to the European Cup finals.

Greek mythology also inspired him.

Compared to Greece's status in football, his status in tennis is much higher.

What's more, he is a former Wimbledon champion.

The whole world is optimistic that Chen Ran can advance to the next round? So why can't I create myths like the Greeks?

"Looking at Chen Ran's depressed look, how much money did this guy lose?"

Seeing Chen Ran's somewhat depressed mood, Hewitt suddenly realized that he had a chance to win in an upset.

Betting on dogs will lead to a bad death!

At the same time, he cursed silently in his mind.

Hewitt decided to take advantage of Chen Ran's lack of concentration and attack with force to seize the opportunity.

However, as the game progressed, Hewitt's expression became more serious.

Although Chen Ran looked like "I'm not happy because I lost money", the opponent seemed to have the same idea as him and attacked from the beginning.

Chen Ran even gave Hewitt the illusion that he had won his money.

Break at the opening!
After Hewitt got the first serve, he started an extremely fierce battle with Chen Ran.

In this head-to-head encounter, Chen Ran, amidst the screams of the entire court, finally forced Hewitt to return the ball into the net with a sharp attack and complete the break.

The outcome of the first set was almost no longer in suspense after the end of the first game.

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(End of this chapter)