117 On The Subway Train Part 2 (2/2)

Just like that, they stared at each other, remaining calm and not showing any signs of anxiety or impatience. Even the frequency of their breath was normal. They didn't think about anything, had no expression on their faces, and no feelings from their eyes. They would not show the other party even the slightest flaw and would not let themselves be at a disadvantage.

This was even more tiring than directing the World Cup finals!

Just like that, the air grew heavier amidst the silent exchange. Even Tang En did not know how much longer he could last. He hoped he wouldn't collapse. It was as if the temperature in the train carriage rose, and visible beads of sweat appeared on the foreheads of both parties. Tang En could even feel a drop of sweat rolling down his eyebrow. If he did not blink, it would enter his eye…

Just as Tang En was put in a tight spot, a voice was heard from the top of train carriage. ”Entering New Den Stadium station, entering New Den Stadium station…”

The darkness outside of the windows reached its end, and flashes of light could be seen.

Not just Tang En, but almost all of the Nottingham Forest people heaved a long sigh of relief.

They had reached the train station of the match venue.

The train slowly decelerated, and Tang En saw reporter Robson who had once interviewed him at City Ground Stadium. Beside him were reporters from other media, as well as more than 10 policemen in black and bright yellow vest. Tang En knew that this contest with the fans had finally ended.

When the train stabilized and the door opened, the man made a gesture to invite him out. Tang En did not move, and waved his hand for Walker to lead the players off the train first.

Only after the last Nottingham Forest player exited the train carriage did Tang En turn around and walk out. When he was getting off the train carriage, a gust of wind came from the direction of the tunnel, blowing past Tang En. Only then did he realize that his shirt was already completely drenched.

Seeing Tang En come out of the train, the reporters rushed up, with their mikes almost blocking his path.

”If you have any questions I'll address them after the match. Now could you please let my team go to the stadium?” Tang En answered loudly. He pushed away the reporters blocking his way, before running behind the players to catch up to them.

James Robson saw Pierce who was looking around the moment he got off, and pulled him over. ”You brat. You made us extremely worried!”

Instead, Brosnan smiled and said, ”Mr. Robson, I think I've gotten the best news! Mr. Twain has already allowed me to write the happenings on the subway train and publish them in the newspapers!”

Suddenly, a hoarse shouting voice could be heard coming from the entrance, resounding throughout the entire subway station. ”Hurry! Hurry! We have less than 10 minutes' time! Now is the time for all of you to warm up, get running!”

Brosnan turned his head toward the exit. Although they could no longer be spotted, their shadows were still elongating and visible on the stairs.

”Perhaps you're right. Now, I am slightly regretful as to why the person that overslept wasn't me.” Robson patted Brosnan and continued, ” Let's go, the match is about to begin.”

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What made Tang En think of himself as lucky, was that the exit of the subway station had a straight pedestrian walkway to the entrance of the stadium. The stadium was around 500 meters away from the subway station, and was not considered far. What was even luckier for him, was that because the match was about to begin soon, this road which should have been extremely crowded, was only left with the hawkers and very few football fans. As such, his players were able to practically run into the changing room without much interruption.

One minute later, the panting players pushed open the changing room's door. Tang En stopped at the entrance unable to even catch a single breath, shouted loudly, ”Change into your jerseys, make sure you wear them correctly! Boots, shin guards…”

Frenzied sounds could be suddenly heard coming out from the changing room.

Tang En turned his head around and looked at the panting Walker. ”Walker, you've only been retired for one year… you should train your body.”

While panting, Walker replied, ”Let's not talk about that now… Tony, you are too awesome! Without doing anything, you were able to stop the other party!”

Dawson, who was in the midst of putting on his shirt, also interjected, ”That's right, that's right! I think that everyone was scared stiff at that time. Boss, your performance is too admirable!”

Reid added, ”That's right. To be honest, I did not know what to do.”

Tang En was extremely happy that everyone felt the same way. Although it was an accident, his prestige among the players had increased yet again. ”Andy, it's just that you are too timid… Alright! Enough of the chatter! Quickly change into your clothes, we'll be going on the field! I dare bet you that those b*stards from Millwall must have thought that we were already extremely exhausted, and that they could easily obtain victory. Now, it's time to tell them how sorely wrong they are!”