Chapter 1254: Barça's Twin Emperors, Lu in Fine Attire and on Horseback (15,000-Word Chapter) (Part 2)

A stone creates a thousand ripples.

Barça is even more chaotic.

From what it sounds like, Mebarak brought a group of people to trouble Lu Yang, and then got KO’d by Lu Yang alone?

This… is somewhat lame.

Everyone wants to know who did this.

It definitely wasn’t Burgos.

After this audio was leaked, Mebarak might not resent him, but certainly won’t show him any good will.

He revealed too much hidden information that should not have been disclosed.

He won’t get Mebarak’s absolute trust in the future.

It definitely wasn’t Mateo either.

He’s just a superstar on the field; outside of it, besides receiving preferential treatment from fans, media, and the club, he doesn’t hold much power, nor is he interested in it.

It’s even less likely to be Lu Yang, he just came to Barça, there’s no way he could extend his reach here.

You’re in Italy, maybe.

Then who is it?

Gudiola?

There’s a certain possibility.

After all, although Gudiola hasn’t shown it, he is actually a direct competitor of Mebarak for team power.

The phrase “A dog tied to Barça’s coaching bench” seems to be something that Mebarak spread around.

Moreover, Gudiola played many years at Barça, and he does have some connections and channels here.

Lu Yang immediately sought out Gudiola.

However, Gudiola stated it wasn’t him.

He’s not someone who likes to tear things apart.

Although he’s had many disappointments at Barça over the years, he has endured them.

Even though he’s planning to go to Manchester City, he hasn’t burned his bridges with Barça.

He’s wise enough, but lacks fierceness.

He certainly hopes to combine forces with Lu Yang to do something extraordinary at Barça.

But it’s definitely Lu Yang who takes the lead, while he becomes the mediator, just like what happened at the training base before.

He wouldn’t dare or be willing to actively create trouble for Mebarak and the local group.

When collaboration between Mebarak and Lu Yang is absolutely impossible, Gudiola won’t act against Mebarak.

If Mebarak noticed, and stirred trouble, Gudiola might not continue as Barça’s manager after this season.

After all, Gudiola has already shown signs of leaving Barça, which they haven’t pursued him for.

By then, if the Champions League dream hasn’t been realized, Lu Yang is at Barça, Gudiola goes to Manchester City… it would drive Gudiola to regret immensely.

Then who can it be?

Lu Yang suddenly paused, then thought of someone.

…

October 15th, a day before pre-match preparation training.

Lu Yang arrived very early.

He is nearing recovery, and to support Gudiola, he will enter the match squad for the next game.

But he may not take the field.

It mainly depends on the situation of the game.

“So early?” Ortiz, often one of the first to arrive for training, enjoys arriving early, though he doesn’t like overtime training and leaves quite early too, “Alright, later I’ll take you for a coffee, it tastes great, I guarantee you’ll love it.”

“I’m used to it, I typically arrive at San Remo around this time.” Lu Yang’s locker is not far from Ortiz’s locker.

Everyone’s lockers are in prime spots.

They do have this level of standing.

“Thanks.” Lu Yang said.

Ortiz paused as he packed his gear, then pretended not to understand, “Just for a cup of coffee, no need to thank me.”

Lu Yang laughed, “It’s more than just a cup of coffee. I’m very curious, why did you have Burgos send Mebarak to the hospital that day.”

Ortiz paused, then nonchalantly walked to the door to have a look, ensured no one was around, and then closed the locker room door.

At this moment, Lu Yang spoke, “I’ve been here for a few days, and I’ve more or less got an idea.”

“Ava has a fiery temper and straightforward personality, doesn’t think too much. But Burgos is quite smart, his style matches very well with how he performs on the field.”

“If Ava were to send Mebarak, he’d choose the fastest route to the hospital, speeding all the way.”

“But if it were Burgos… he’d take Mebarak to places where media could capture it… that way, even with a media blackout, the matter would still be known outside, causing a massive uproar.”

“Mebarak is the victim, at least judging by the injuries. So I’d surely be condemned by everyone.”

“It’s evident that in your group, Burgos and Mebarak have a closer relationship, right?”

At this point, Ortiz sent a text message.

He and Hernandez often arrive at the training base together.

He asked Hernandez to keep an eye out, and if anyone from the team comes, find a way to stall them.

“Burgos and Mebarak are alike, excellent, but… belong to the realm of normal excellence.” Ortiz sat down beside his spot, “I can actually understand them.”

“A great team not only needs immensely talented players but also needs these mainstays. They strive for more benefits for themselves, which I agree with.”

“In many matters, Hernandez and I pretend not to know or understand. As long as the team improves, we’re actually not bothered by these.”

“Barça is our home, but we won’t always be in or say dependent on Barça, sometimes we might leave. Mebarak, Burgos, Ava… they will more likely become lifelong Barça individuals.”

“Just like the few players left at San Remo now, they deserve to be more cherished by local fans.”