Manchester United's trip to Hong Kong was a great success.
On the day when the Manchester United players met with the fans at the Manchester United store in Hong Kong, nearly 20000 fans came to support the event. Gao Xiaodong's No. 10 shirt sold more than 10000 on that day.
Manchester United didn't play a friendly match in Hong Kong, but they had about half an hour of training at the Hong Kong Stadium. In such an informal training session, nearly 40000 fans still bought tickets to watch.
After two days in Hong Kong, United flew to the Chinese capital for their second championship tour.
Despite its great success in Hong Kong, Manchester United club and China International underestimated Gao Xiaodong's appeal. When United came out of China capital airport, they found that the airport was almost occupied by fans wearing Manchester United's jerseys. Looking up, it was like an endless sea of red.
David Gill shocked to Ferguson said: "the fans are too enthusiastic, to tens of thousands of it."
Ferguson is also a face of surprise, said: "no, but also close, when I introduced Dongfang Zhuo is to see today's grand occasion."
David Gill said with a smile: "what we didn't achieve in Dongfang Zhuo is finally achieved in Gao Xiaodong."
Assistant coach mulenstine said: "let's take the VIP channel, or how long will it take for so many fans to get out of the airport."
David Gill shook his head and said: "how can we do that? We are here to explore the Chinese market. Even if we can leave secretly at this time, we must interact with the fans and win the favor of the Chinese fans. It doesn't matter if we go back to the hotel later."
David Gill once again underestimated the enthusiasm of Chinese mainland fans. They stayed at the airport for half an hour, but they were unable to move forward 10 meters. The fans kept coming and going, just like endless.
Manchester United's players and coaches are a little scared, surrounded by so many fans, they are worried about being crushed by the crowd.
The staff of China International, who are waiting to pick up the fans, are also very anxious. They were worried that there were not enough fans and they were ready to find some support. They did not expect that the fans came far more than they expected. Now it is impossible for them to get close to the Manchester United stars.
When the Manchester United stars were in a dilemma, the staff of the airport could not accept it. They thought that the Manchester United fans who picked up the plane had affected the normal order of the airport. They prohibited the Manchester United players from leaving from the ordinary exit and wanted to force the fans to separate and take the Manchester United players to the VIP channel.
Because there are too many fans, the action of the airport security is a little rough. Originally, the fans were upset when they saw that the security wanted to take their idol away. At this time, they were even more angry, and they all yelled and pushed with the security guards.
The conflict between the fans and the airport security quickly alerted the airport police, who rushed to the scene, stopped the fans together with the security, and sent the Manchester United players and coaches out of the VIP channel.
After leaving the airport and taking the bus of China International, the Manchester United stars were still in a state of lingering fear. Rooney said: "Xiao Dong, your charm is too great. The last time we came to China, the fans were not so crazy."
Gao Xiaodong said modestly: "when I returned home, the fans were not so crazy, because we won the treble."
"There should be both factors," Park said
Gao Xiaodong said: "OK, OK, you two flatter me. If something happens at the airport, I guess the media will blame me."
Ferguson said: "this matter back to the press conference when we have to say, please fans rational star, do not give idols discredit."
Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "the truth of fans chasing stars, do not buy jerseys, manager David is not to be angry."
Rooney said: "as long as there is Xiaodong's autograph, the fans will buy it."
Giggs said with a smile: "it is estimated that Xiao Dong's hand will be tired and cramped."
Gao Xiaodong said: "Wayne likes to come up with bad ideas. I only sign 200 people a day, and I don't sign any more."
Giggs laughed: "the rest is signed by Wayne."
Rooney even said: "no, I hate autographs, or Giggs big brother to come."
Talking and laughing, the crowd soon arrived at the four seasons hotel set by China International for a short rest. The Manchester United stars and coaches attended the reception banquet prepared by China International for them.
After the reception, Gao Xiaodong was going home to have a look when he received a call from Li Xiang, a reporter he knew well. Li Xiang told him that Wei Ge, chairman of the Football Association, wanted to meet him.
The last time Gao Xiaodong played as a reporter was settled by the people of the Football Association. It can be said that the Football Association took the initiative to release goodwill to Gao Xiaodong. After the continuous success of the club, Gao Xiaodong also had the idea of playing international games for the national team.
However, even if Gao Xiaodong doesn't plan to play for the national team, he can't refuse the meeting request of the president of the Football Association. After all, he has no personal relationship with the new president of the Football Association, and this face still needs to be given.
In a teahouse not far from the hotel where Manchester United stayed, Gao Xiaodong met the chairman of the Football Association, Wei Ge.
Weige is in his forties, wearing a pair of rimless glasses. He looks very gentle. He doesn't look like a sports man at all.When Gao Xiaodong came, Wei Ge had already made a pot of Longjing and poured his own drink. He got up to welcome Gao Xiaodong into the room and poured a cup of tea for him. "Xiao Dong, sit down. I'm a few years old. I'll call you Xiao Dong."
Gao Xiaodong said: "Chairman Wei, you are welcome. No matter from age to status, you should call me Xiaodong."
Gao Xiaodong is now the first person in the football world. Although Wei Ge is a leading cadre, he is also afraid that Gao Xiaodong will not give him face. Seeing that Gao Xiaodong is so sensible, Wei Ge is very happy and says: "today, it's no big deal for Li Xiang to ask you out. He just wants to have a chat with you."
Gao Xiaodong did not believe that the president of the Football Association asked him to come out to chat with him, but he still said quietly: "Chairman Wei has seen a lot of people, so it will be a great harvest to chat with you."
Weige has a good feeling for Gao Xiaodong. Outsiders say that Gao Xiaodong is unruly. Now it seems that people can't believe his words. He laughs: "where, where, we learn from each other. Xiaodong, you have won glory for our Chinese football in the past two years. I want to thank you on behalf of the football association and the national fans."
Gao Xiaodong listened to Wei Di's saying that he would like to thank him on behalf of the national fans. He said in his heart that you want to represent the national fans. Did the national fans agree? They all treat you as enemies now, and you represent them.
"Thank you for your praise. My achievement is also inseparable from the help of the football association and the support of the fans. If it wasn't for the star of hope organized by the football association to go abroad, I would not have had the chance." However, Gao Xiaodong thought that it was inseparable from the help of your football association, because I worked so hard to hit you in the face.
Although Gao Xiaodong is talking about the scene, it is obvious that this is to give face. Wei Ge is very happy. He has a stronger liking for Gao Xiaodong. He has a good heart. The team of the last football association is really incompetent. Such talents don't know how to use them.