135 The Rookie Reports Part 2 (1/2)
Chapter 135: The Rookie Reports Part 2
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
This stalemate was finally broken by Tang En's and Moore's loud laughter. Whether it was MacDonald or Eastwood, it was a relief to see Tony Twain in front of them—the person who could prove they were right was there.
”Tony, you're finally here...”
”Mr. Manager, you have to quickly tell him that I am not a liar, I'm a professional footballer!”
At the moment, Tang En could not speak as he was snickering pretty hard while he looked at the two men who were flushed with anger from arguing with each other. Next to him, Moore helped him explain, ”I think... this is a misunderstanding between the two of you.”
”Yes, that's right.” Tang En's laughter slowly died down. ”Ian, thank you for your due diligence. But the person who drove the caravan here in front of you is really a player I signed.”
MacDonald's mouth opened wide in disbelief. He pointed to the parked yellow caravan that nearly blocked the entire gate and asked, ”A professional player who lives in a caravan like this?”
Tang En nodded and did not speak. Eastwood interjected impatiently, ”This is our Romanichal tradition!”
Still adamant, MacDonald pointed to the back of the caravan, and there was a trailer attached to the caravan. Tang En stretched his neck to look over and was startled.
”Is a gypsy tradition to bring a horse to the training ground?” The old guard asked.
Eastwood exclaimed, ”Yes! When the automobile industry had not emerged yet...ahem, we Romani gypsies have travelled the world with horse-drawn wagons! Horses and dogs are the gypsies' most faithful companions, they're just like family...”
He had not finished speaking when he was contradicted by his wife. ”Don't be funny, Freddy. I told you to leave it at your father's house, but you wouldn't do it. You see, Mr. Manager's brows are creased.”
Tang En was indeed in a somewhat awkward spot. It was still acceptable to park the caravan here, but a horse was another matter. This was a training ground for a professional football team, not a zoo.
”But that's my secret to guarantee that I'm able to maintain my condition!” Eastwood was still reluctant to admit his mistake.
”I've told you a long time ago that your habit of warming up with horseback riding on the morning of every game day should be changed!”
While this young couple argued, a long line was forming outside the blocked gate. The players, coaches, and the other staff members of the club had arrived to start the day's work. But now their cars were stuck outside by Eastwood's caravan and could not get in. A lot of curious players just surrounded the trailer and watched the horse eating the hay with its head down in the trailer and in animated discussion among themselves.
Tang En also found Doughty in the crowd!
Crap, Eastwood, you're so bullheaded! The first day on the team and you already caused this sensation. It's a pity the media is not here, or you would be famous, red-hot popular!
Doughty saw a noisy young man and woman at the gate and moved the crowd aside to walk over. He looked at Twain strangely, ”Tony, what's going on?”
Tang En was a bit embarrassed. He scratched his head. ”Oh... it's a new player, the first one that I have signed. That's Eastwood. I told you about him.” He pointed to the still quarreling Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood. Strangely enough, the child who was just crying non-stop, was now quietly lying in his mother's arms and watching his father and mother quarrel endlessly with his big bright eyes wide open. And he even smiled!
What kind of family was this?
Instead of getting angry, Doughty just smiled. ”This is funny. But you'd better advise them to drive in, otherwise we all can't get in.”
Tang En nodded and then interrupted the quarrel between Eastwood and his wife. ”Excuse me, Eastwood... Well, you can drive the caravan in first. Drive to...” He wanted to say the parking lot, but when he thought about it, with such a big car in the parking lot, it would basically occupy one third of the space. Where would the other cars park? He turned his head and saw an open space at the entrance of Building One, pointed to it, and said, ”Drive your caravan there, and we'll further discuss the matter about your horse in detail.”
”Very well, I'll listen to you, Mr. Manager.” Eastwood gave his young wife a glare, then returned to the car section and started the caravan.
Upon hearing the roar of the engine, the horse in the trailer finally stopped eating and looked up curiously at the players around it.
From the rearview mirror, Eastwood saw the men around his caravan. He waved his hand and shouted, ”Guys! Let's make way, I'm going to reverse the caravan!!”
When they heard this, those people hurriedly retreated. The cars that were parked behind the trailer quickly reversed to give way to and make space for this two-in-one colossus.
Tang En and Edward stood at the building entrance and watched Eastwood skillfully reverse, shift the gears, turn the steering wheel, and then smoothly make a turn through the gate to park the car by the entrance. They both exclaimed in admiration.
The entrance way to the gate was cleared, and the others were able to drive in. When they passed by the entrance, they did not forget to greet the manager and Mr. Chairman who stood at the door.
After greeting them, Walker asked, ”Tony, did the zoo send a horse?”
Upon hearing this question, Doughty suddenly burst into laughter. Twain looked at Walker in dismay. ”Des, why would you think that?”
”Uh... Then who are they?” He pointed to Eastwood and his wife who had come over.