assistirfilmes Chapter 52 The King of Collapse
Chapter 52 The King of Collapse
Opinions on Lao Ma are mixed.
However, he has always been recognized by people all over the world as one of the two football kings, and the other one doesn't need a special introduction.
As for the future King of Football, Messi or Ronaldo, there is much debate.
They are far less recognized by everyone than Maradona and Berlusconi.
Old Ma was unruly and had a strong personality.
In the 94 World Cup, there were many conspiracy theories about Maradona, suggesting that he had offended someone.
He was too arrogant and unwilling to bow down to anyone.
Xu Shengjie believes that if Maradona had at least lowered his head, the fate of the Argentine team in the 94 World Cup might have been completely different.
A person like him shouldn't have met that kind of end.
Perhaps some unnamed monsters, dissatisfied with his arrogance, created this play.
This World Cup was supposed to be Maradona's chance to reclaim his legendary status, but alas...
His successor was quite sensible; he went to the Wailing Wall to pay homage and wore a kippa, also known as Yamukar.
Yes, it's that little round hat without a brim, it looks like a watermelon rind.
Then, Messi rose to prominence.
Qatar World Cup, they'll do everything in their power to put him on the throne of football king.
However, Xu Shengjie does not recognize his title, and what others think is their business.
Anyway, the two most tragic figures in the 94 World Cup.
Baggio and Maradona!
……
Jackson Heights, Queens.
The king stared blankly at the television, his mind a complete void.
He bet his entire fortune on Argentina winning the third group stage match, but unexpectedly...
People of this generation have an absolute approval of Lao Ma.
The influence of the Argentine national team with Maradona is completely different from that of the Argentine national team without him.
Even without Maradona, the Argentine team still boasts Diego Simeone, Balbo, Batistuta, Caniggia, Redondo, Ortega… any one of these names is dazzling. But without Maradona, this star-studded Argentine team would only be considered a strong team in everyone's mind.
Yes, not a favorite to win the championship.
Now, Old Ma is suspended.
So next...
The king clutched his head and wailed, for he had bet everything he had on Argentina winning the championship!
The outcome was unexpected, leaving him somewhat at a loss.
With a long, unsatisfied face, Cheng persuaded, "The third round hasn't even started yet, has it? Let's ask if we can withdraw it."
"Yes, withdraw it!"
The king scrambled to the telephone, grabbed it, and dialed Zi Huayang's number.
Chen Jiu, standing to the side, gently shook his head.
withdraw?
How could I possibly let you take back the bet I've already placed?
I've said it before, a little gambling is harmless fun.
However, the king was thinking of achieving instant success and staked all the savings he had accumulated during his four years of studying abroad on it.
If we lose, we'll lose everything!
"Yang Sheng, it's me, Lao Wang from New York University. I remember you betting on Argentina vs. Bulgaria, and Argentina won. Do you remember me?"
I want to withdraw my bet now... no, I don't mean withdraw, I want to bet on Bulgaria instead, is that okay?
On the phone, Zi Huayang said in a cold voice, "Borrow Bulgaria? No problem!"
The competition is the day after tomorrow, there's still time.
However, it's unlikely you'll be able to get your previous bets back.
Dude, don't say I didn't explain clearly. I told you when you placed your bet that this was an off-the-behalf bet from Las Vegas, and once placed, it was irreversible. Didn't I tell you that? You just wouldn't listen to my advice.
Moreover, the odds aren't high if you bet on Bulgaria now.
Everyone in the world knows how important Maradona is to the Argentine team. I just got the odds for Bulgaria: 1:1.81... Argentina's odds are 1:3.2. Think it over before contacting me.
Zi Huayang is very sincere.
However, the words carried a strong sense of threat.
Brother, this is a stall in Las Vegas, how could I possibly let you take back your betting money?
You either bet against Argentina or place a new bet. Anyway, getting a refund is out of the question, and don't even think about causing trouble.
Las Vegas may be far from New York, but it's a piece of cake for you.
The king held the phone, staring blankly at Chen Jiu.
"Ninth Master, what should I do?"
I was even thinking of making a fortune to start my own business back in China.
Chen Jiu and Cheng looked at each other in bewilderment.
After a long silence, he said softly, "Your Majesty, it's not that we're unwilling to help you, but in this kind of situation, you have to accept the consequences."
Those guys in Las Vegas are even more ruthless than the Hong Kong triads; they fight with guns, and you can't afford to mess with them.
Besides, the competition hasn't even started yet.
The outcome is still uncertain, so why panic?
"But……"
The king was about to speak, but then swallowed his words back.
Yes, the outcome is still uncertain.
Although Maradona is suspended, Argentina doesn't only have one player like him.
Caniggia, Batistuta, Redondo...
Bulgaria isn't a traditionally strong team, so Argentina might still have a chance. I can't afford to panic.
His eyes suddenly filled with hope again!
……
Friday the 24th, after a sudden downpour, the weather became much cooler.
Xu Shengjie changed into a formal suit and bought a bottle of red wine at a wine shop on Baiye Street.
Yes, it's a genuine 1982 Lafite.
Xu Shengjie discovered that the 1982 Lafite wasn't as famous as it is today. A bottle in perfect condition, with its original wooden crate, would only cost less than $1000. Twenty-five years later, a bottle of original, perfectly preserved Lafite would fetch around $8000 at international auctions, and $15000 in Hong Kong.
Of course, it's available even though it's priced high.
Even if you have money, you might not be able to buy a genuine 82 Lafite.
As for the ones you can buy so easily, whether they're from 82 or not is another matter.
In any case, this wine was indeed hyped up in later generations.
I never imagined that I could buy this wine at this price after transmigrating, even though I couldn't drink it in my past life.
It's a pity that Xu Shengjie's wallet isn't thick enough right now, otherwise he would definitely buy a whole case of them, so he could use them to show off in the future.
Or, let's wait until we have the money.
He asked the shop assistant to make a bow on the wooden box, then put it in his backpack and rode his motorcycle straight to James Huang's residence.
James Wong did not live in Chinatown, but in a townhouse on the Upper West Side.
In the future, houses here will be worth tens of millions of dollars.
But at that time, it was only a little over a million US dollars.
James Huang's salary is quite high, and Susanna... Xu Shengjie guessed that her income might even be higher than James Huang's.
It was already past seven o'clock when we arrived at James's house.
Xu Shengjie, holding a bottle of red wine, rang the doorbell.
A moment later, the door opened.
"Jeffrey, welcome."
Susanna stood at the door, smiled, and went up to hug him.
"You've come at the right time. We only need to finish one last dish before we can start eating."
Pao and Lily are here too. You probably haven't met them before... Pao is the same age as you, both born in '75, so you should have a lot in common."
Susanna warmly welcomed Xu Shengjie into the house.
He took the red wine from his hand, his brow furrowing slightly.
Why did you buy such expensive red wine? It's unnecessary!
James treats you like his own child, so treat this like coming home. No need to bring a gift. Take it back with you when you leave, but return the wine… This bottle must have cost almost a thousand dollars. Your book hasn't been published yet, so don't be extravagant.”
"It's alright, Aunt Susanna."
James has helped me a lot. I was immature before, so...
Moreover, you have given me a lot of help, and this bottle of wine is a token of my appreciation.
Susanna can be dispensed with, but Xu Shengjie cannot be left out.
It's impossible to take it back...
"If you insist that I take it back, then I'll open it in a bit."
Susanna was helpless but secretly pleased, convinced that Xu Shengjie was indeed a polite and well-mannered child.
She led Xu Shengjie into the living room, where James Huang was watching TV, showing previews of the World Cup matches.
There were two other people in the living room.
A boy, who looked about the same age as Xu Shengjie, had a rebellious look on his face.
The younger one was a girl, about seven or eight years old? She didn't look like a boy; she resembled Susanna more and had a stronger oriental charm.
"Jeffrey, please have a seat."
James greeted Xu Shengjie with a smile, then pointed to the boy and said, "Pao, he's a year younger than you and is studying law at NYU. This is Lily, doesn't she look more like me? She's in second grade at Chapin School and usually lives at school, but she's on vacation now. By the way, she's very interested in music and drama."
You, a great writer and musician, should offer her more guidance.