Chapter 90

In the gallery of the Lowry Art Centre in Manchester, there were not many people, and the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. Looking at the timeless works of Lowry, it seemed as if they could transport people to another world.

Jowan Xian, like the other gentlemen, stood with his hands behind his back, slowly moving his feet, and focused intently on the paintings. Two beautiful women with excellent demeanor followed him, naturally Cheryl and Lucy.

Looking at these strange pencil drawings, Lucy frowned and tugged at Jowan Xian's arm, whispering, "Darling, can you understand these paintings?"

Jowan Xian glanced back at her and saw that Cheryl also had a tolerant look. He sighed, "Forget it, you two really don't understand art. Let's just go to the lounge and find Keane."

Cheryl shot Jowan Xian a glare and said resentfully, "As if you understand. You're putting on airs in front of your women..."

Jowan Xian's face turned red, and he almost stumbled and fell to the ground.

Roy Keane, wearing a beige coat and Paul Smith jeans, was sitting on a glass chair reading a newspaper. Upon seeing Jowan Xian, he immediately stood up, a smile appearing on his weathered face, showcasing the charm of a mature man, rugged and handsome.

"I'm glad you came to see me," Jowan Xian ignored his outstretched arms for a hug and simply shook his hand. He didn't dare to hug men casually, as the label of being gay had even affected Cheryl's singing career. After each performance, people would always ask her if her boyfriend was gay. Cheryl's answer was always the same: "In his eyes, there are only women!"

Roy Keane shrugged and nodded to Cheryl and Lucy. After sitting down, he said indifferently, "I think every player in England would want to sit down and have a good chat with you."

Keane was surprised to see Lucy and Cheryl sitting quietly beside Jowan Xian. He didn't recognize Lucy, but Cheryl was a top singer in England, and she was willing to stay by his side? He had heard that the dressing room at Chelsea was exceptionally harmonious and peaceful, and these two women also got along well. What kind of magic did this Jowan Xian have to attract both men and women?

Jowan Xian glanced at Cheryl and noticed that she rarely smiled at Lucy, clearly trying to save face for him. He felt elated and said with a smile, "Mr. Keane, I think... there's no need to elaborate on why I'm here, right?"

Keane smiled faintly, hesitated for a moment, and then said slowly, "I once said that I'm not as strong as I was at my peak, but I'm still stronger than my opponents."

"Of course! In my heart, you are the strongest defensive midfielder in England!" Jowan Xian's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly.

Keane clearly thought Jowan Xian was trying to reassure him. He waved his hand and squinted his eyes, "Manchester United's start has been poor, and Ferguson has blamed everything on me. That's unfair! I know Chelsea is the hottest team in the Premier League right now, and your 10-man victory over Arsenal at Highbury has shocked all of Europe. But I don't need those things. In my 20-year career, I've won all the honors I could. In the twilight of my career, I just want to prove myself."

Jowan Xian nodded, "I understand. A strong Chelsea will provide you with a perfect stage to showcase yourself! And I want to say that in the twilight of your career, you should celebrate with a championship!"

"Makelele is very strong and familiar with Chelsea's system..." Keane said calmly.

Jowan Xian waved his hand and laughed, "Do you lack confidence in yourself? Makelele is strong, but don't forget, you are Roy Keane! Especially with Chelsea's thin squad, do you still fear a lack of playing time?"

Keane shook his head, "I'm not afraid of a lack of playing time. I'm afraid... of not getting a chance to play against Manchester United!"

Jowan Xian couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, "Good, you're a real man! When you've been wronged, you should get your compensation! I didn't agree with Beckham going to Real Madrid, but Keane, if you choose Chelsea, you will earn my respect!"

Keane's eyes lit up, and he asked hesitantly, "So... you agree?"

"Of course!" Jowan Xian said without hesitation, "Every player is like my child. How can I let my child be wronged?"

"Ha!"

Lucy, with her small face, burst out laughing at Jowan Xian's words. Cheryl, who had been trying to hold back her laughter, couldn't help but laugh as well, her laughter like a blooming flower.

Keane's face turned red, "This Jowan Xian really lives up to the nickname the media gave him. I'm almost old enough to be his father, and he still treats me like a son?"

Jowan Xian secretly patted Lucy's bottom and cleared his throat to cover his embarrassment. He said with a straight face, "What I mean is... I will take care of all your concerns! Not just for the second half of this season, but for the next season, you will definitely start against Manchester United!"

"Next... next season?" Roy Keane was surprised. After leaving Manchester United, he was disheartened and planned to play for a team in Ireland for half a season before retiring. He never expected Jowan Xian to want to keep him for the next season.

Jowan Xian said solemnly, "Of course, your physical condition and technical ability can last until the World Cup! And I know that after retiring, you will choose to become a coach. I want you to join my coaching staff."

"Your coaching staff?" Keane was taken aback.

If the previous conversation was like a routine pre-contract negotiation, this statement was undoubtedly a magnet, attracting Keane's thoughts. Learning from a coach like Jowan Xian, who had a perfect record, was probably the dream of every young coach!

Jowan Xian's current coaching staff consisted of five people. Apart from the famous Andre Villas-Boas, he had never heard of the other four in his previous life. In his pursuit of perfection, he planned to build an all-star coaching team, just like he was building the team. He smiled and asked, "What, you don't want to?"

Roy Keane's face turned red with excitement, and he nodded vigorously. He immediately called his agent to terminate all negotiations with Celtic and sign a one-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea.

After hanging up the phone, Jowan Xian said with a smile, "Roy Keane, welcome to the pursuit of the quadruple this season! Although you won't be registered for the Champions League, you can still contribute to the team from the stands!"

Keane clenched his fist and nodded firmly.

After Roy Keane left, Cheryl's good face towards Lucy quickly disappeared, and she moved to sit on the other side of Jowan Xian. Jowan Xian was in a good mood and held both of their hands, saying confidently, "We can take a ten-day holiday. Where do you want to go, my darlings?"

Lucy's face showed a hint of excitement, and she leaned closer to Jowan Xian, whispering softly, "I... I want to go to the Gold Coast or the Maldives. I want to tan my skin to a beautiful wheat color..."

"Wheat color? What's so good about that?" As a Chinese man at heart, he still preferred gentle, fair-skinned women. Jowan Xian was about to shake his head in disapproval, but then he saw Cheryl also looking at him with a pleading expression. He was taken aback, "You... you also want to go to the beach and sunbathe?"

Cheryl's face turned slightly red, and she nodded lightly.

Jowan Xian sighed helplessly. The thoughts of Western women were truly hard to understand...

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On December 16th, the Spanish gossip website "Pink Ball" published a lengthy article with photos, titled "The Glamorous Trip to the Maldives." The content included over 30 photos, all taken from a distance, but clearly showing a man and two women, who were none other than the famous Jowan Xian and his two girlfriends, Cheryl and Lucy Pidler.

The report said that Jowan Xian originally planned to stay in the Maldives for two days before heading to Dubai, but the adorable dolphins in the Maldives attracted his girlfriends, and they decided to stay longer. There were even photos of Lucy dancing with dolphins. Of course, the main attraction of "Pink Ball" was the intimate photos!

There were 20 intimate photos showing Jowan Xian closely with his girlfriends, kissing, hugging, playing in the water, and sunbathing on the beach. The blue sea, the golden sand, the handsome man, and the beautiful women, it was a scene that made all men and women envious...

The report said that the three of them were staying in a beach villa comparable to a six-star hotel, which cost 3,000 euros per night. Clearly, this was a trivial expense for him.

The last line of the article was particularly eye-catching: "Jowan Xian is absolutely the happiest man in the world! He has a boyfriend who is a team, and two girlfriends with fiery figures and charming faces. Of course, there might be more in the future. One can't help but wonder, what more could he want?"

When this news was reprinted on major Chinese websites, it immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens. Some criticized Jowan Xian for being shameless and playing with women, some praised him for being rich, handsome, and loved by women, some said he was irresponsible for taking a holiday during the league season, and some said he was independent and straightforward...

Of course, the most interesting comment was from a netizen named "Barcelona Barcelona" on Sina.com: "Jowan Xian has a boyfriend and girlfriends. After achieving everything, will he follow in the footsteps of Leslie Cheung?"

The comments section had over 7,000 replies, almost all of which were the same: "Brother will bless the Cannon..."

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