"Boss, I'm so happy you came to watch our match. I thought you definitely wouldn't have time."
Messi smiled brightly, like a child.
Neymar wore an even more foolish grin.
People who loved sports were generally simple-minded. Jiang Siming, for example, was also a huge fan of "exercise."
His dream was to "exercise" with his wives every day. He was incredibly pure.
"This is the Copa América final, such a major football match. How could I not come? You two are playing for different sides today, so don't go easy on each other," Jiang Siming teased.
"Don't worry, Boss. We'll absolutely give it our all and present the most exciting Copa América final possible." The two men patted their chests in assurance.
"Then I'll look forward to it. All right, hurry back. The match is about to start," Jiang Siming said.
The two nodded and exchanged a few more words before preparing to leave.
Messi seemed to think of something. He hesitated, then after a moment decided it would be inappropriate and turned to leave.
Neymar reached the door, but then turned back and said to Jiang Siming, "Boss, there's something I'd like to ask you."
"What is it?" Jiang Siming asked.
Neymar hesitated for a moment before asking, "I heard that Leo's contract has expired, and the club doesn't seem to be planning to renew it. Is that true?"
"Who told you that?" Jiang Siming asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I heard it from the coach. He heard it from the club manager. They think Leo is getting old."
Before Neymar could finish, Jiang Siming interrupted him. "They're talking nonsense. Even I, the owner, don't know about this—what say do they think they have? Leo isn't going anywhere. I'll keep him at Barça forever."
Jiang Siming's tone was utterly certain, without