game trailblazer

Chapter 133 US World Cup ([-])

After waiting and waiting, the time came to the beginning of June, but Chen Zishan, who was rumored to be returning to China, never showed up. Seeing that the 6th was getting closer, Zhang Lexing couldn't sit still, and called Zhao Haiguang for the last time.But the news that came out of the phone was still disappointing. Chen Zishan still didn't come back. It was said that she was going to stay in the United States to deal with something.In this case, Zhang Lexing had no choice but to take out the booked air ticket and fly to the United States, because the World Cup is coming.

The last World Cup was held in Italy, Zhang Lexing was unlucky and didn't get a ticket, so this time he made preparations early and asked Yang Xinxin to book a ticket.Yang Xinxin herself doesn't like watching football. According to her, "If you don't score a goal for half a day, it's better to watch basketball." perspective.According to Zhang Lexing's thinking, as long as the seat is in a good position and it is convenient to watch the game, Yang Xinxin doesn't think so. In her opinion, there are too many people in the football field and it is not safe. How can you sit with a large group of people, so she All the tickets I booked for Zhang Lexing were private rooms, and even the accompanying bodyguards were ready.When he got the tickets, although Zhang Lexing discovered this problem, there was nothing he could do about it. He had to go to the stadium to watch the game, or he couldn't go to the gate and wait for someone to refund the tickets.

On June 6, Zhang Lexing came to New York and stayed at the famous Sheraton Meadowlands Convention Center Hotel.This hotel is slightly higher than three-star, but the ancillary facilities are very complete, even including an indoor swimming pool.But these are not the main reasons. The reason why Zhang Lexing chose this place is because the Sheraton Meadowland Convention Center Hotel is very close to the New York Giants Stadium, so Zhang Lexing does not need to travel long distances for the two football games in the next few days.

In fact, the eyes of the world are not on New York today. Zhang Lexing felt it on the way to the hotel. At this time, most people were watching the Chicago Soldier Stadium nervously, looking forward to the opening ceremony in a few hours. Zhang Lexing actually watched the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 94. From the perspective of Americans, they thought it was a very successful opening show, with spectacular, gorgeous, fabulous music and endless surprises. It completely created a new history of football competitions.But in the eyes of people elsewhere, especially Europeans, this is just a Hollywood-style opening ceremony created by Americans who do not understand football. Although it is lively, it is not impressive.Even the theme song of this World Cup, "Land of Glory", has been criticized for lacking in heroism and even less resonance with football. Although the creators and singers worked hard and worked hard, they still disappeared like a passing cloud. in people's memory.So Zhang Lexing was not interested in the opening ceremony. He really wanted to relive the fact that he could watch TV on one side. There was no need to run around because of this. It’s not too close from Chicago to New York.As for the opening match, Zhang Lexing also gave up for this reason.

On June 6th, the match between Ireland and Italy kicked off. Zhang Lexing was sitting in the box watching the game through the binoculars and the TV in the box. There were four bodyguards standing quietly beside him. There were two other guards standing outside the box door. Well, it's safe to be safe, but it's really boring to watch the game alone.

After a simple test, the two sides of the game began to try to attack each other.For a while, Siglori of the Italian team advanced with the ball and passed it to Baggio; for a while, Aldridge of the Irish team intercepted the midfielder and made a long pass on the spot.The two sides are you come and I go and don't give in to each other, but gradually the Italian team can't keep up. The ball is often controlled by the Irish team, and the players of the Italian team are mobilized through large-scale transfers.

In the opening 10 minutes and 40 seconds, the midfielder of the Irish team made a long pass of more than 40 meters. The Italian player and the Irish player in the penalty area jumped up to compete for the top at the same time. The ball bounced out of the penalty area. He raised his head, and originally wanted to pass it to his partner outside the penalty area, but the Irish player Horton suddenly rushed out at this time and took the ball away.Horton took the ball and took two steps towards the center. Several Italian players surrounded him. The opportunity was fleeting. Horton looked up to observe the goalkeeper's position, and then suddenly raised his foot and hoisted towards the gate.The Italian goalkeeper Pagliuca stood a little forward. He took off on the spot and stretched out his hand, trying to stop the flying ball in the air, but only caught the air. He turned around and saw the ball drifting into the Italian goal. goal.Afterwards, the Italians tried to counterattack, but the Irish team, which had always been united as one, could do nothing. In the end, with Horton's goal, Ireland beat Italy by one goal, and this score was just the opposite of the result of the last World Cup.

After watching the game, Zhang Lexing left the court, ready to go back to rest.Before getting in the car, he glanced at the square in front of the Giants Stadium, where there were many fans who were unwilling to leave immediately, and suddenly a familiar looking figure caught Zhang Lexing's attention.It was a woman with slightly fluffy wavy hair, wearing a yellow short-sleeved T-shirt, paired with a pair of navy blue denim shorts, and carrying a small purple printed satchel, walking slowly outside go.

Zhang Lexing looked carefully again, couldn't help running over, and shouted behind the woman, "Chen Zishan."

"En." The woman subconsciously responded, and looked back, and it was indeed Chen Zishan.

Chen Zishan turned around and saw that it was Zhang Lexing, and a surprised expression appeared on her face: "Mr. Zhang, why are you here?"

"I'm here to watch the game. Miss Chen, are you also here to watch the game?"

"Yeah, I came to watch the match too. It's a pity that Italy is very strong, but somehow they can't win against Ireland." Chen Zishan shook her head and said dejectedly: "Oh, even Baggio can't help it."

"Where does Chen Xiao live? Would you like me to give you a ride?"

"No, I'm staying at the Sheraton Hotel not far ahead, it's very close."

"What a coincidence, I live there too, since we are on the way, why not go together."

"Okay." Chen Zishan didn't refuse anymore, and followed Zhang Lexing into the car.

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After the car started, Chen Zishan said: "Mr. Zhang, your car doesn't seem to be cheap. It seems that you have a successful career, right?"

"Fortunately, I'm just doing some software and games." Zhang Lexing said a few words modestly, then smiled and said to Chen Zishan: "Miss Chen, it's better to meet by chance than to invite each other. If that's the case, can I have dinner with you tonight?"

Chen Zishan pursed her lips and thought for a while, then nodded: "Yes, but not today, I already have an appointment with a friend, but there is no arrangement for tomorrow, you can choose the place first, and then leave a message for me at the service desk. "

Zhang Lexing was slightly disappointed, but he still kept a smile on his face. Chen Zishan's promise to tomorrow was at least a good start.

The car soon arrived at the Sheraton Meadowlands Convention Center Hotel, got out of the car, Zhang Lexing personally accompanied Chen Zishan to the elevator, and the bodyguards found an excuse to dismiss her.

Walking into the elevator, Zhang Lexing asked politely, "Which floor is Ms. Chen's room on?"

"Sixth floor." When Chen Zishan said that, her eyes turned to the side, and she didn't know what she was looking at.

Zhang Lexing casually pressed the floor button for the sixth floor, and when he was about to press the floor where his room was located, he suddenly discovered an interesting situation: "Miss Chen, what a coincidence, I also live on the sixth floor."

"Well, what a coincidence." Chen Zishan nodded, this time turning her eyes to the ground again.

With the indicator lights jumping up and down, the sixth floor soon arrived...

"Miss Chen, can I take you back to your room?"

"No need, I can do it myself." Chen Zishan waved her hand, then got out of the elevator and walked to the left.

Zhang Lexing walked out of the elevator, looked at both sides of the aisle, and walked to the left.

When Chen Zishan heard someone coming from behind, she stopped and turned around and said, "Mr. Zhang, thank you for your kindness. I can really do it myself."

"Miss Chen, I'm sorry, I live here too."

"So many coincidences? Watching the same game, staying in the same hotel, or on the same floor, and even getting out of the elevator in the same direction, there can't be so many coincidences." Chen Zishan took a step forward and asked, "Don't you He must have lied to me."

"Miss Chen, I really didn't lie to you. If you don't believe me, you can look at my room key." Zhang Lexing took out his own room key and handed it over.

Chen Zishan took the key suspiciously, looked at it, and suddenly became angry: "You said you didn't lie to me, look at this key, one east and one west of mine, how can it go in the same direction."

"But, I do live here." Zhang Lexing felt that he was more wronged than the geese of Dou's family.

"Oh," Chen Zishan took out her own key to have a look again, then stuck out her tongue and said embarrassedly, "Mr. Zhang, I went in the wrong direction."

Zhang Lexing only felt his feet go limp, and he almost fainted from the anger...

However, this tidbit is not completely unhelpful. In order to compensate Zhang Lexing for the "spiritual loss" suffered, Chen Zishan agreed to call her Zishan in the future.From Zhang Lexing's point of view, this meant that the relationship between the two was getting closer.

Back in his room, Zhang Lexing began to look for places to eat tomorrow.New York is a metropolis, and there is never a shortage of places to eat, drink, and have fun, but in terms of sentiment, TheRiverCafe on the Brooklyn waterfront is a good place to go.Naturally, there will be more people going to a good place. If you don’t contact us early, you will definitely not have a seat, so Zhang Lexing immediately called TheRiverCafe according to the contact number he found.Fortunately, the RiverCafe, which is usually overcrowded, still has vacant seats tomorrow night, and there is actually a window by the window, so Zhang Lexing immediately reserved a seat on the phone.Putting down the phone, Zhang Lexing heaved a sigh of relief, and the next step is to see his performance tomorrow.

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At 10:[-] p.m. the next day, Zhang Lexing packed up, changed into a suit, went to the lobby of the hotel, and stood where he could see the elevator and waited.Twenty minutes later, when the elevator door opened again, Zhang Lexing saw Chen Zishan. Today she was wearing a dark purple evening dress just below the knee, a black shawl, and a pair of golden diamond-encrusted high heels. People appear mysterious and charming.

Chen Zishan stepped out of the elevator and saw Zhang Lexing waiting for her not far away, so she walked towards Zhang Lexing slowly with a smile.When Chen Zishan showed her charming smile, Zhang Lexing felt his heart beat faster, and there was nothing in front of him except Chen Zishan.

Under Zhang Lexing's gaze, Chen Zishan approached slowly, and when he was only two steps away, Zhang Le walked over and stood to the left, then made a "please" gesture, and the two walked side by side to the car parked at the entrance of the hotel.Coming to the side of the car, Zhang Lexing opened the door first, and then held the car frame with the other hand. After Chen Zishan got in, Zhang Lexing went to the other side, opened the door and got in the car.As soon as he sat down, Zhang Lexing helped Chen Zishan fasten his seat belt first, and then fastened his own. Then he patted the driver's seat, and the car quickly started to drive towards The River Cafe.

The car drove forward along the bustling streets of New York City, passed the Hudson River Park on Manhattan Island, and drove forward for another ten minutes. After crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, we soon came to TheRiverCafe.

As soon as the car stopped, Zhang Lexing got out of the car first, came to the side where Chen Zishan was sitting, opened the door and held the frame of the car. When Chen Zishan got out of the car, Zhang Lexing closed the door, then came to Chen Zishan's side, stretched out his Arm, Chen Zishan stretched it in naturally.Feeling the soft touch in his arms, Zhang Lexing took Chen Zishan and walked towards the gate of The River Cafe, which was shaded by green trees.

When they came to the gate, a waiter in a black suit, white shirt and bow tie opened the door. Zhang Lexing walked in with Chen Zishan on his arm. The waiter asked respectfully, "Sir, do you have an appointment?"

Zhang Lexing nodded and said, "I have already made an appointment, my surname is Zhang."

"Welcome Mr. Zhang, please follow me." The waiter smiled and made a "please" gesture.

Following the waiter to the reserved seat, Zhang Lexing whispered, "It's time to serve." The waiter nodded respectfully, turned and walked away.

The reserved seat happened to be by the window. As soon as Chen Zishan sat down, she was attracted by the beautiful night scene outside. She rested her cheeks with one hand and looked out the window impatiently.Zhang Lexing also turned his head and looked out of the window. Under the brightly lit night, the dazzling brilliance of the financial buildings in Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge could be seen in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)