The man who ran out of the coffee shop took great effort to catch up with his subordinates.
These unpromising guys actually ran ahead of him; they wouldn't be sleeping well tonight!
He ran angrily, cursing under his breath.
That moment, holding the dagger, making eye contact with Cao Baming, was truly unforgettable, he feared he wouldn't escape nightmares for days to come.
In that instant, as he plunged the knife towards Cao Baming, his pupils didn't contract, but dilated!
What kind of lunatic was this! As if he were enjoying it, relishing the feeling of being threatened with a knife!
He didn't understand football much, but that person was definitely someone he couldn't afford to offend in this lifetime; that much he could be sure of.
In the next second, the subordinates were caught and beaten severely.
With Hu Tao's explanation, the situation gradually became clear.
Those people weren't after him at all, but after his girlfriend. As for what deep-seated hatred existed, it seemed inconvenient to say.
However, at this moment, judging by their expressions, they were full of gratitude, especially Hu Tao's girlfriend, who at this very moment wished she could push him away and into his embrace.
Seeing this scene, and with those people having fled, Cao Baming felt relieved and headed back.
Returning to his seat, he hadn't watched for a moment, and more than ten minutes of the match had passed!
Had time really passed that long? He hadn't felt it at all!
This time, Cao Baming's gaze fell directly on the current score of the match. At this moment, the numbers displayed were... 6...
"WTF, ??? Six... six to one??"
Cao Baming was stunned, even letting out a sound. Fortunately, no one else noticed, so he didn't make a fool of himself.
"Has it really been more than ten minutes? What was the score before I left? It seemed like two to one!"
In the blink of an eye, four goals had been scored, and the match had reached the seventieth minute. The six-to-one score had already caused the opposing side to completely lose confidence, even showing signs of wanting to give up!
After Messi was substituted on, the already advantageous situation was instantly revitalized by this old man, breaking through another level. The offensive posture transformed from a blunt force into a sharp bayonet thrust!
At this point, the already struggling Swansea team was completely outmatched.
Thus, despair gradually spread, leading to the current outcome.
Now, even the head coach had completely given up.
Relegation? Relegation from what? Let's just aim for relegation!
Then, accompanied by newly arrived drinks and two tables full of desserts, he continued to watch the rest of the match.
The match still hadn't ended when Hu Tao and his girlfriend came to bid farewell.
Finally, after playing the full ninety minutes and seven minutes of added stoppage time in the second half, the final whistle blew.
By this time, there were almost no people left in the coffee shop.
And the time had already reached past nine, nearing ten o'clock. The final aggregate score of the match was eight to two.
In the final moments, with only five minutes left until the end of regular time, Swansea was awarded an unexpected penalty in the box. This goal, from any angle, seemed like a courtesy goal.
The opposing side was indeed somewhat pitiable. At this point, the score was already eight to one, and conceding another goal wouldn't make much difference to Arsenal.
Looking at the scattered desserts left on the table, Cao Baming quietly called the waiter to settle the bill.
As soon as the match ended, Cao Baming received a message from Messi, bragging about the match's score.
"Just played a league match, eight to two. Brother, come back quickly and feel the passion and excitement on the football field!"
"I watched the entire live broadcast."
At the same time, other teammates also sent messages, and he was overwhelmed.
After settling the bill with the waiter, Cao Baming went to the shop entrance and found his beloved car, ready to head home.
On this journey, what he thought about wasn't just going home, but more importantly, truly going home, back to Arsenal, back to the club to reunite with his old friends.
It had been a long time since they had seen each other. Regardless of whether he could play a match immediately, he at least wanted to see everyone now.
The streets of Tang Country still had that gentle breeze, something Arsenal couldn't compare to.
Leaving this place, he would likely not return for a long time. Separation was indeed a major theme in life.
But it was like this, separation and reunion, reunion and separation...
Two days later, the private jet was ready, its destination Arsenal City!
Before leaving, Cao Baming took advantage of the last moments to handle a series of trivial matters left behind in Tang Country with maximum efficiency. Now, he could finally set off with peace of mind.
Wuxue had already returned to school in advance, and by now, she was probably feeling lonely and restless.
On this journey, Cao Baming sat alone in the cabin, enjoying fine wine and a massage, sleeping comfortably. When he opened his eyes again, the scenery outside the window had changed dramatically.
He had arrived in Arsenal!
The time was just evening. Looking out through the small airplane window, the sunset cast its last shadow. It would likely disappear by the time the plane completely stopped.
The plane landed steadily. The moment the cabin door opened, a gust of cold wind blew in. Arsenal's winter was indeed as biting as ever.
He had performed stably, he thought. The only thing on his mind was to return to the villa and take a comfortable hot bath.
Now, without any delay, he couldn't afford to procrastinate.
The villa he had rented in Arsenal during his transfer was two kilometers away, waiting. It had been empty during this time, and he was somewhat eager to see it now.
That bed was Cao Baming's favorite. The mattress was incredibly comfortable. For some reason, the same mattress felt uniquely comfortable only here, and even finding the same model elsewhere was useless.
And when he arrived here, he didn't expect that the familiar scent that greeted him would be the strongest sensory stimulation, instantly bringing back a flood of memories.
After bidding farewell to the driver, Cao Baming returned to his room and took the planned hot bath.
The villa lights illuminated, adorning the night scene on the outskirts of Arsenal City for the first time in two months.
And tomorrow's plan, undoubtedly, was to return to the club.
Cao Baming had officially returned!!