U.K.
Manchester.
A rainstorm that started in the afternoon shrouded the entire city. The poor underground drainage pipes made the water level on the road gradually rise. The red lights at the intersections on the interlaced streets frequently turned on. Countless traffic jams caused the traffic in Manchester. into a severe blockade.
In the same way, the travel time from Manchester Railway Station to St. Edinland Hospital, which was just over ten minutes, has been extended to more than double.
The old yellow-skinned taxi was driving on the road and splashed with water, and the pedestrians on the street next to it panicked and gave in, but they were still splashed a little bit, so naturally there were angry complaints and even "Shit" scolding. The sound followed the exhaust of the car.
In the driver's seat in the taxi, a middle-aged Mexican-American driver with curly flaxen hair and a floral shirt pouted, not taking such trivial matters to heart, instead speaking English with a strong Spanish accent. With his own disdain - rainy days are like this, no one should complain about anyone else, who is easy to drive a Cab or walk
The Chinese man sitting in the passenger seat held a briefcase and responded with a polite smile, but looked down at the time on the watch from time to time absentmindedly.
The driver glanced over, noticed the passenger's thoughts, and grinned:
"Sorry-Sorry, we can't do anything about this damn weather, Manchester City is just like this, it's okay if it doesn't rain, the sun is shining, you can find a small bar by the Iwell River to sit down and have two drinks, Admire the scenery and see the beauties passing by the road, but it rains…”
After saying that, the driver paused, and said:
"It's raining, and the whole city is fucking blocked."
"Hey I said Amigo (friend), don't complain, your luck is already good, no one would like to take the road to St Edinland in this weather, it's on the Mersey River, it's raining a whole street The road is muddy, and if it wasn't for my aunt who was sick and was hospitalized there and I was planning to visit, I wouldn't be bothered to take your order."
It is full of the self-righteous style unique to the Mexican driver, and even seems to be bragging to the passengers in turn.
The man who knew that the driver was not malicious laughed and nodded:
"I understand I understand, thank you Mr. Driver for your generosity—"
"As long as I can go where I want to go, it's just... If you can, I hope you can step on the accelerator a little harder. You know, I've already lost a lot of time."
While expressing his gratitude, the man did not forget to make his request politely and tactfully.
When he finished speaking, he couldn't help but glance at the time on his watch.
indeed.
According to the task that Vice President Chu entrusted to him, he has been delayed for a while. Although it is only a personal matter, it is rare for the young and promising Vice President Chu to ask him personally. Request, this weight is not light at all.
The driver, who was amused by the little compliments of the oriental passenger, nodded again and again:
"No problem no problem my friend!"
"Our luck is also good. There are not many vehicles on the last section of the road. Believe me, we will be there in five minutes at most!"
The man felt relieved a little, and expressed his sincere thanks again:
"Then please."
The bold Mexican-American driver grinned: "You are really the most polite oriental guy I've ever met... You're much more likable than those british guys in suits and leather shoes. Are you from Japan?"
The man smiled and shook his head, correcting his answer: "No, I'm from China."
"Oh China!"
The driver's eyes lit up when he heard it. If it wasn't for the rainstorm, the road would be slippery and he would still need to control the steering wheel. At this moment, he couldn't help but dance excitedly in the driver's seat:
"Chinese Kung Fu! Bruce Lee! Oh my friend you come from a rather mysterious and wonderful country - by the way, I've had quite a few guests from China, but their English is not as good as yours."
These words actually came from the mouth of a Mexican driver with a strong Spanish accent. The man couldn't help but smiled knowingly:
"Um."
"I've been in the UK for three years now."
"Oh~" The driver suddenly realized, and then became curious: "What's your job here?"
The man didn't hide it and replied with a smile:
"E-Sports."
"The full name should be called electronic-sports."
"E-sports."
…
Yes.
The man's name is Zhou Wei. He is a resident employee of the China E-Sports Association's office in London, England. His main job is to represent the information exchange between the China E-Sports Association and the World Electric Association in the European headquarters. At the same time, it is also responsible for the relevant matters when receiving domestic professional teams in the UK on behalf of the domestic electric association.
The S6 World Finals is approaching, especially the first round of the group stage will be held in the UK, so his work has been extremely heavy and busy recently, running back and forth between London and Manchester City, to catch up with the three domestic LPL teams All preparations are done before arrival.
So in such a heavy and busy situation, nothing else should have hindered his work.
Even the beautiful girlfriend he knew in London had several dates with him, but he was helplessly apologetic but resolutely pushed back.
Compared to my own personal affairs...
Undoubtedly, in his mind, this S6 World Finals is more important.
And it is precisely because there are such examples to set off -
That made today's act of making a special trip to take time out of his busy schedule to go to a hospital in Manchester seems a bit special and unusual.
But also as mentioned earlier.
There are only a few people who can make him willing to take the initiative to come forward and worry about it at such a time.
Chu Fangnan, the vice president of the Shanghai Electronic Sports Association branch, is one of them.
outside the window.
Still pouring rain.
Zhou Wei in the passenger seat looked at the transparent water marks that the huge raindrops hit on the window with the speed of the car, and frowned slightly, still feeling a little puzzled and confused. Puzzled.
He still remembered the original words in the private phone call from Chu Fangnan that asked him for help a few hours ago:
"The address is St Edinland's Hospital in Manchester."
"Hope... you can go."
"There's a girl in the inpatient department there. I'll text you the basic information later... Yes, there are some reasons that can't be explained for the time being. Someone needs to help confirm the situation over there."
"Very important."
"Yes, time is very urgent, please do your best as soon as possible, as long as you confirm the news, just give me a reply."
"please!"
I met Chu Fangnan as early as four years ago, and I know very well what kind of temperament this vice president of the China E-Sports Association is now rising and whose future is not limited to this. The words "please"... will make Zhou Wei feel the heavy weight of it even more.
A... A girl who lives in St Edinland's Hospital.
Recalling the basic information in the text message Chu Fangnan sent him at that time, Zhou Wei murmured a name subconsciously, and the Mexican driver with sensitive ears suddenly looked over curiously:
"AnXin?"
"My friend, what did you just say, is it in Chinese?"
However, without waiting for Zhou Wei to answer, the driver looked up at the window in front of him, the wipers removed the rain that blocked his vision, and he immediately stepped on the brake and stopped suddenly, and then announced with a smile on his face:
"OK OK!"
"My friend, look, here comes St Edinland!"
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