0021 Backstab from Barbara

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"Milan Signs Former Lyon Player Vikash Dhorasoo on a Free Transfer"

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In July, Milan became one of the protagonists of Italian football, and although not as lavish as their city rivals who signed Burdizzo, Mihajlović, Zemaria, Favalli, Cambiasso, and Davids, Milan was not the slightest behind in terms of quantity.

The current Gagliani had the look of a cyclist touring Europe, and aside from Stam, the total transfer fees spent on the rest of the new signings, including Huang Kaiwen, amounted to just 1.5 million Euros, even surpassing Inter Milan in the number of players signed.

Stuck at home, Huang Kaiwen could only play PS2 and computer games daily. Bored, he would shout out in "Stone Age," "SHIFR + right-click to copy pet," wait for the pets to be tossed out, and quickly pick them up, letting the youngsters new to the internet experience a bit of human malice.

Although he returned them later, he still left behind a psychological shadow for some of these naïve internet-addicted teenagers.

In the early days of online gaming, scams were rife, and naïve youngsters would always fantasize that the "wife" behind their virtual characters was just busy with exams, not disappearing with their +4 Inferno gear.

Recovering from his injury at home, Huang Kaiwen gave them a good lesson, even asking his cousin to buy a "Legend" female Taoist account. With Barbara's help on the video, it sparked an internal dispute in the second district [Radiance] Sand City; the simple social brother was completely dazzled by the foreign girl, with only Huang Kaiwen hiding his satisfaction behind the computer.

Later, when Barbara said she had to go on a business trip, life for Huang Kaiwen became even more boring.

The downtrend in the economy of Italian football was clear for all to see, even if Juventus splurged on Ibrahimović, it couldn't mask the decline of Serie A as a whole.

In the meantime, Milan won another friendly match.

Returning to Milan, Kaka stole the show with a brilliant long-range sprint.

Maldini hadn't forgotten Huang Kaiwen; after the match, he brought his whole family to visit him.

"Hi, Paul."

Huang Kaiwen, wheeled out by the maid, greeted the captain warmly.

8-year-old Christian, very sensible, handed flowers to Huang Kaiwen and said crisply, "I hope you get well soon, Uncle Kevin."

Huang Kaiwen patted the little guy's head, took Daniel from Adriana's arms, and invited them in.

Curious, Adriana asked, "Did you hire a butler and a maid?"

"It's Barbara."

Huang Kaiwen rolled his eyes.

Clearly, Barbara didn't trust him and found a plain-looking maid to take care of him.

But Barbara also found a butler, completely denying him any chance to be alone with the maid. Hah, it's not like Huang is desperate.

"Sir, the dishes have been delivered."

The Mediterranean butler Albert said, bowing.

"Let's eat first."

After everyone sat down at the table, Butler Albert poured wine with white gloves. The red wine had been awakened in advance, looking very ceremonial.

"I've already spoken with everyone; they totally understand your situation. The first team has agreed to come to your house for a dinner," said Paolo Maldini after sitting down.

"Okay, thanks, Paul."

"Don't mention it, this bottle of wine is enough," Maldini said with a blissful expression after taking a sip.

Huang Kaiwen felt nothing at all.

But as long as the Maldini couple likes it, that's all that matters, since it's the young lady of the house who keeps it there.

The dishes are still delivered by Michelin, their meals have always been so extravagant.

The two little Maldinis ate a few bites and couldn't sit still, running off to play video games.

Adriana apologized somewhat embarrassedly, "They really like playing games, it's just that I don't allow it at home."

"No problem, I quite like the two of them. If it's inconvenient for you, you can send them over. I don't need to train much recently anyway."

"You're too kind," Adriana thought to herself that Huang Kaiwen really was a good person.

In the future, he would also make a good husband, with so much patience for children.

Huang Kaiwen was mainly interested in fostering a good relationship with the Maldini family.

Paul's father is a Milan legend, and Paul is also the leader of the player organization within the team known as the "Milan Knights Roundtable," which is similar to a players' union.

It basically ensures that the players follow along happily; if they're not, it confronts the club, and to a certain extent, it can influence club decisions and the coach's strategies.

Paolo Maldini is now probably the leader of the "Knights Roundtable."

If he wasn't afraid of scaring Paolo Maldini, Huang Kaiwen would have considered buying a few cars or even sending a house to Paolo Maldini.

By then, Huang someone would have a hand in both the club owner's daughter and the team's legendary captain. Even if he was just collecting a salary from the stands, who would dare gossip about Mr. Huang?

However, Paolo Maldini is getting a bit old, so he'd have to observe other influential players in the team as well.

A meal was enjoyed by all.

Huang Kaiwen played with the two little ones for a while on this year's Pro Evolution Soccer 8, called Winning Eleven in Europe, and eventually, the two tiny Maldinis said goodbye to Uncle Kevin reluctantly.

The person who plays with the kids is always sure to win their affection.

Huang Kaiwen felt that after this meal, his relationship with the team boss had progressed further, with a bright future beckoning.

What he didn't expect was to be dumbfounded just two days later.

Barbara brought back the Divine Doctors, not one, not two, but three!

An excited Barbara came straight from the private plane to their love nest with Huang Kaiwen.

She excitedly introduced the three people to Huang Kaiwen: "Giovanni Nanni, an Italian expert in knees and muscles, who treated Roberto Baggio; Carlo Nervo's severe ligament injury was cured under Mr. Nanni's treatment in just 105 days to return to the field; here's Marc Martens from Belgium, who has operated on Van Basten, Rijkaard, Ronaldo, and Lieven Maesschalck, an expert in muscle strains and recovery, also from Belgium, and also a consultant for Anderlecht's injuries."

Huang Kaiwen was stunned.

These three,

any soccer fan, anyone who's played Football Manager, or regularly watches international matches would certainly recognize their names.

Each one of them is a renowned master in the field of sports injuries in football.

Almost all of them are of national treasure status, following the national team during major competitions, each of them no less competent than Bayern's Divine Doctor Muller-Wohlfahrt.

But what merits did Huang someone have to have the consultation of the three FM Divine Doctors?

With a smile, Lieven Maesschalck said, "Miss Barbara is very sincere, please be assured, I will do my best to get you back on the field as soon as possible."

Huang Kaiwen: …...

Is my recovery speeding up again?

Barbara really is the boss's daughter, she has no intention of giving him paid leave at all.

Barbara, still excited, said, "Rest assured, my dear, Mr. Nanni has accepted my invitation and will soon join Milan as the chief medical officer. Mr. Maesschalck is also very interested and is planning to visit the Milan laboratory before making a decision."

Damn!

Huang Kaiwen felt life was getting tougher by the day.