Chapter 666 125: One More Bet! The 3 Superstars Meet Again! Wenger's 3-Year Strategy and Arsenal's Fatal Flaw

This was Ronaldo and Messi!

And they were coming at the same time!

It was unbelievable!

"Oh, right, Xiao Shuo, you still owe me an exclusive interview. When I get to Quanjiang, remember to make good on that."

"Alright, we can talk about it when you get here," Wang Shuo said with a smile.

Most people dreamed of being featured in the Huaxia Daily, but he really wasn't that interested.

He had returned to China simply to take a relaxing vacation and spend time with his family.

The only reason he had invited Ronaldo and Messi over was to help out Gao Huairen and Jiang Pengju and to promote campus football.

After all, he had gotten his start in this very tournament, and it was a good cause.

But the arrangements back in China were turning into quite a massive affair.

Meticulous arrangements had been made for the entire journey from Hu City to Quanjiang.

After all, two of the world's top football players were visiting.

A special reception team had been formed to provide a reception of the highest caliber, with every detail—itinerary, accommodations, dining, and media schedules—being treated with the utmost importance.

Gao Huairen was the head of the reception team, with Jiang Pengju as his deputy. The directive from their superiors was clear: "Provide full support!"

The government, however, would not be officially involved.

Shen Qinghe had already returned to China and was in Hu City handling the reception preparations.

Wang Shuo, despite also being a deputy head, had no real tasks. He spent his days checking in on the group chat, asking how long they planned to stay so he could arrange their schedules.

It was also an opportunity for the world to get a deeper look at China, after all.

Wang Shuo had also arranged for a film crew to document the entire trip. They would post daily updates and photos on international social media, and would later edit the footage into a video for YouTube.

...

Ronaldo and Messi to Visit China Together!

The news struck like a bolt of lightning, shattering the calm of the internet.

It first appeared on the nation's largest sports forum, sparking heated debate among fans.

Everyone's first reaction was that the news had to be fake.

Because nobody could possibly invite both of these global football superstars at the same time!

But the news spread like wildfire, reaching more and more people.

Then, the Huaxia Daily became the first major outlet to publish the story, confirming the rumor.

Ronaldo and Messi were indeed coming to China together to attend the provincial campus football finals in Quanjiang City!

At the same time, users began sharing posts from Twitter.

Ronaldo and Messi had both confirmed that they were departing for China!

Within just a few hours, the story snowballed and completely blew up the internet.

The frenzy intensified after the national television station's official social media account reposted the news, sparking a discussion that swept the entire web.

"Is this for real? Are Messi and Ronaldo actually coming?"

"Somebody pinch me, I must be dreaming."

"How is that possible? Why would they come for some campus football final?"

"It's just so unrealistic!"

"Alright guys, look it up! What's the deal with this campus football thing?"

The news spread like a tidal wave across the internet, and the sweltering summer heat only made the fans and online commenters more frenzied.

The Huaxia Daily was the first to publish a follow-up report explaining the full story.

It was only then that everyone online learned that Ronaldo and Messi were coming to China at Wang Shuo's invitation.

And why had they accepted?

Because they had lost that sensational "King of Football" bet that had once taken the world by storm!

"As expected of the world's top three superstars!"

"And people say the three of them have a bad relationship?"

"That's right, how did we not think of it? Besides Wang Shuo, who else could get Ronaldo and Messi to visit China at the same time?"

"Wang Shuo got his start in campus football. He's giving back to his roots."

"Quick, when is this match?"

"Where can I buy tickets? I have to see Wang Shuo, Ronaldo, and Messi!"

"I'm going too!"

"Quanjiang City? Can anyone tell me where that is?"

This nationwide craze thrust the once-obscure little city of Quanjiang into the spotlight, making it an instant hot-spot.

The city's hotels, in particular, were booked solid for the days surrounding the final long in advance, making it impossible to find a room.

Eventually, even hotels in neighboring towns and counties became hot commodities.

Fans and online followers from all over the country wanted to witness the spectacle of the world's top three superstars appearing together!

The news quickly spread beyond China's borders and went international.

The previous "King of Football" bet had caused a global media and fan frenzy, and it was still a topic people talked about fondly.

Many fans and media outlets were even calling for the trio to make another bet for the new season.

And now, the results of that bet were in.

Wang Shuo had won!

Ronaldo and Messi had both agreed to honor their promise and do one thing for Wang Shuo.

...

After several days of buzz, it wasn't just fans and the media who were getting involved; major sponsors also scrambled to take action.

Leading the charge were the main sponsors for Wang Shuo, Ronaldo, and Messi: Nike and Adidas.

There was also the main sponsor for the campus football event itself, a domestic sports brand.

On the day the two superstars were due to arrive in Hu City, Wang Shuo went to the airport to greet them personally, bringing Shen Qinghe along.

A large crowd of reporters and fans who had caught wind of their arrival had also gathered at the scene.

When Wang Shuo appeared, his presence immediately caused a commotion inside the airport.

Fortunately, they had coordinated with airport authorities in advance, so security personnel were on hand to maintain order, and no issues arose.

Ronaldo was the first to arrive, flying in from Portugal.

Dressed in a Nike outfit and wearing a sparkling ear stud, his appearance instantly sent a new wave of excitement through the crowd of reporters and fans.