Chapter 2044: Chapter 532: HNM Lineup Confirmed (Subscription Request) (Part 4)

"I got it."

Messi said sullenly.

Not sure if he actually listened.

Huang Kaiwen didn’t mind.

If Messi feels he’s slipping, he’ll quit drinks himself.

He’s completely different from Hazard in that aspect.

Ramos’s craftsmanship is truly impeccable.

Messi and Antonella both ate with great satisfaction.

Afterwards, Huang Kaiwen and the other two sent Messi and his companion to their new home. Huang Kaiwen had Neo temporarily act as their guide since they didn’t even know where to buy daily necessities after just reaching Milan.

After returning home.

Huang Kaiwen immediately told the old butler: "Inform the media that they can only report on Messi’s transfer on January 1st. Before then, I don’t want to hear a peep."

"Understood, sir!"

Albert nodded and replied.

"Also, communicate with the fan organizations to make sure they give Messi a warm welcome, fund them to make some banners—no, make a lot of banners—to starkly contrast Barcelona and us, let him feel Milan’s warmth. Coordinate with Adriano."

Huang Kaiwen said.

Albert promptly nodded and left.

At this moment, Kaka asked: "Kevin, did you promise Pele something?"

"I don’t think so. I was totally drunk before."

Huang Kaiwen thought for a moment and said.

He truly couldn’t remember.

"But Pele called me twice."

Kaka said with some helplessness: "He didn’t say what it was."

Then Ramos said: "Kevin, when you were sitting on the terrace with Pele, you promised him that Neymar could come to Milan to play."

Huang Kaiwen:...

Is this the HNM combo?

Except for Suarez, everyone is here?

The key is that Milan’s forward line is somewhat overcrowded.

Not to mention that three forwards are competing for one position.

Hazard would be the backup to the Yellow Ball King, and if Neymar came, he’d only be backup to Messi.

If De Bruyne, Kroos, and Kaka are in midfield, the defense would be under massive pressure.

His good buddy Ramos is still a forward; buying another Brazilian left-back would probably force Nesta into early retirement.

Imagine that scenario.

Huang Kaiwen found it amusing.

But this matter still needs careful consideration.

After all, Milan’s forward line is indeed too crowded.

Neymar wanting to come to Milan is a good thing; it indicates that Milan’s allure has surpassed that of La Liga’s two giants.

December 24th.

Many have already stayed over at Kevin’s house.

Early the next day, Messi and Antonella arrived with gifts.

Messi held up a bag and said: "She said giving alcohol lacks sincerity, so I chose Mate Tea instead."

Huang Kaiwen:...

Huang Kaiwen smiled as he accepted it, opened it, sniffed it, then handed it to the old butler, saying: "It feels nice, this aroma is quite pure."

"See, I told you Kevin would like it!"

Messi excitedly looked at Antonella.

Antonella rolled her eyes at him.

"Come in quickly, don’t stand at the door."

Huang Kaiwen greeted the two.

Ramos gifted Huang Kaiwen an antique phonograph, supposedly an item from a Deutsche Drei official, playing "A Step Away" by Argentine legendary singer Carlos Gardel.

This piece was also featured in soundtracks for "True Lies" and "Scent of a Woman," and "Schindler’s List."

Antonella said somewhat embarrassed: "Kevin, you don’t need to specially cater to him."

Carlos Gardel is Messi’s favorite singer.

"No, I actually like the movie ’Scent of a Woman’."

Huang Kaiwen said with a smile.

Messi curiously asked: "Don’t you like ’Schindler’s List’?"

"Kevin doesn’t like those ungrateful piles of crap!"

Ramos said irritably.

Kaka glared at him.

Even Huang Kaiwen would have trouble if he dared speak ill of soap operas.

Ramos hurriedly shut up.

Lily directly took Antonella away.

Inzaghi, being straightforward, pulled Messi to sit down and asked: "Do you have Italian ancestry?"

"Yes, I do."

Messi nodded and said.

"Then you’re related to the Holy Roman Empire. Are you interested in representing the Empire in football? I can find a lawyer to prove Argentina persecuted you and sue them, revoke your Argentine citizenship, and let FIFA allow you to represent the Holy Roman Empire in football."

Inzaghi said warmly while holding Messi.

Messi didn’t even immediately comprehend what he was saying.

Huang Kaiwen could barely stand watching.

However, what Inzaghi said does have a bit of possibility.

A player, after playing three matches for a national team, can’t represent another nation.

But such things are no problem for America.

Since a soldier took away the FIFA president, Huang Kaiwen knew, FIFA is damn America’s plaything too.

If you swap out for a Russian player, like Arshavin, who tells the media he suffered persecution by the Great Emperor, America might find a way to help him switch nationalities and play.

They’d likely publicize their universal values and criticize Russia for human rights violations.

But it is absolutely impossible for Messi.

Even less possible to represent the Shenluo National Team.

Inzaghi’s dreaming, Shenluo is not America.

Messi’s taste is no secret.

A meal catered to his dietary preferences, everyone ate with satisfaction.

After the meal, everyone prepared Christmas gifts for Messi and Antonella, catching Messi off guard as he had already prepared as much as he could, but still didn’t expect Inzaghi and the Bender brothers to stay at Kevin’s house for the holidays.

Let alone that even Albert had given them gifts.