Tang Long felt a bit embarrassed hearing Gracie telling him to stick his butt out.
He knew what was coming next.
Doing such an awkward move in front of a young lady felt a bit shameful~
"Can you not go in?" Tang Long tentatively asked.
Despite Gracie’s youth, she had absolute authority in the medical examination room.
At work, she exuded the confidence of a professional woman, and when she spoke, she naturally had plenty of assurance.
She merely used her soft palm to gently pat Tang Long’s butt, and he obediently stuck it out.
"Wrong way! Move over and stick it towards me."
Gracie, like the Manchester City coach at the edge of the soccer field, directed Tang Long’s body with an unquestionable tone, rotating him 90 degrees on the examination bed.
"I’m going in, are you ready? It might be a bit uncomfortable, but don’t worry, I’ll be as gentle as possible."
As Gracie’s slender fingers, donned in blue latex medical gloves, slowly inserted into the center.
An inexplicably refreshing sensation spread through Tang Long’s rectum, reaching all over his body, making him involuntarily let out an "Ah," his body shivering slightly as if electrified.
Gracie’s fingers stirred around a few times inside, and she looked in closely.
"Very good, no external hemorrhoids, no internal ones either, truly youthful, your body is well-maintained, you surely don’t drink alcohol often."
"I don’t drink, nor do I drink any carbonated beverages," Tang Long said.
Gracie then asked him about any past illnesses and surgeries he had undergone.
Family medical history couldn’t be ignored either, in case of hereditary diseases.
After answering all of these questions, Tang Long thanked Gracie and got off the examination table, realizing his pants hadn’t been pulled up yet.
Gracie glanced once, then lowered her head to continue writing and drawing on her notepad.
"It’s over, thank you for your cooperation. The results will be out in an hour, I estimate there shouldn’t be any problems, but this requires the signature of our chief team doctor for confirmation, your understanding is appreciated."
Being a doctor, she was not the slightest bit embarrassed.
Tang Long quickly dressed, thanked Gracie again, and left.
Arriving at the door, Tang Long noticed a physical therapy form on the desk with Gracie’s signature on it.
"Aren’t you the team doctor? Why are you also doing the work of a physical therapist?" Tang Long asked.
"This isn’t difficult; if you ever want to do physical therapy, you can find me," Gracie said with a smile.
Ultimately, after a comprehensive physical examination, the Manchester City medical team determined that Tang Long’s physical condition was excellent, with all indicators being good.
In the especially concerning aspect of physical strength, they found from testing that though Tang Long didn’t have the typical robust build, his muscle density was high, posing little problem for Premier League level competition.
"This is definitely a great signing; let’s look forward to its completion!"
Almost on the same day of the physical examination, Tang Long successfully got his labor permit in the UK.
Last season, Tang Long played for the world-renowned club Inter Milan, serving as the main core player, helping the team win the UEFA Europa League and Coppa Italia, leading in Serie A assists, and was selected for the league’s official season-best team.
The review committee of the UK labor department had a surprisingly unanimous evaluation of Tang Long, with high praise.
"A player who can play as a regular starter at Inter Milan surely has the strength to play in the Premier League; I don’t think this needs discussion."
"If this Chinese player’s work permit issue prevents him from playing in the Premier League, it’s not his loss, but a loss for English football and us fans, wouldn’t you agree?"
"I have no objections! If a player like Tang can’t even pass the genius clause application, then what’s the point of that clause’s existence?"
"Indeed, while the work permit requirements are strict, fundamentally it’s to add an entry threshold, to filter more capable players into the Premier League. As far as I know, Manchester City Club won out over Barça, Bayern, and other big clubs in competition; Tang Long doesn’t need filtering, he chose Manchester City."
"The genius clause exists to serve geniuses like Tang; he absolutely deserves the title of a genius!"
In the end, all 13 members of the labor department committee raised their hands in agreement, unanimously approving the application of the genius clause for Tang Long submitted by Manchester City Club.
Regarding this result, Manchester City was quite confident and aimed to win!
When they submitted the application to the labor department, they even sent only a small clerk to provide a simple statement, rather than middle management — unlike the usual practice at other clubs.
In fact, not to mention Tang Long’s level, which is sufficient to play in the Premier League, the work permit should not have been a stumbling block for his further growth;
From the Abu Dhabi Consortium’s standpoint, we have tirelessly, and barely, snatched Tang Long from the hunts of Chelsea and Manchester United. If the labor department doesn’t give Tang Long a work permit, don’t believe we’ll directly drag a hundred oil tankers of petroleum here and flood your building!
Everything was ready; only the east wind was missing!
This east wind was Tang Long personally signing his name on the Manchester City contract.
On this day, when he stepped off Manchester City’s special car wearing fitted black shorts and a blue T-shirt, with sunglasses on, he was already surrounded by long guns and short cannons of journalists.
Tang Long walked lightly, with footsteps hardly audible, yet his pace was swift. Behind him, a group of paunchy, red-faced, bulbous-nosed Brits with cameras on their shoulders and microphones in hand were huffing and puffing, barely able to keep up with Tang Long’s pace, sweating profusely.
In their shaky camera shots, Tang Long was seen in quite a refreshing appearance, with his hairstyle well maintained.
"Tang, how are you feeling right now?"
"How familiar are you with Manchester City teammates, did Ranocchia introduce you?"
"Have you talked with Manchester City coach Pellegrini yet?"
The Manchester City Club office building usually wouldn’t allow reporters from outside commercial newspapers to enter.
But Commercial Director Belada made an exception and gave the green light to those reporters from ’Manchester Evening News’, ’The Sun’, ’The Times’, ’The Guardian’, and ’Daily Telegraph’.
The purpose, of course, was to create momentum!
Deliberately creating a heated atmosphere.
Reporters were blocked outside the signing room.
Twenty minutes later, Tang Long opened the door and walked out with his agent Ronar.
"On behalf of my client Tang, I inform you that we have signed a five-year contract with Manchester City. In the new Premier League season, Tang will represent Manchester City’s first team. Thank you all for your support!"
Almost as soon as Ronar finished speaking, the reporters’ phones on site started dinging with email notifications.
Photos of the signing scene had been sent to each reporter’s inbox without exception.
At the same time, Inter Milan and Manchester City officially updated their homepage news.
Inter Milan: "Dust has entered our eyes, thank you for your dedication."
[Today, with mixed emotions, we officially announce that the brilliant star of former Inter Milan, Tang, has set off on a new journey, joining Premier League Manchester City. At this moment, we are not only bidding farewell to a player but also sending off a legend, a glorious memory deeply engraved in Inter’s history.
Reflecting on Tang’s days with the Blue-Black Corps, the 31 matches featuring 7 goals and 27 assists leave us with a direct impression, but this doesn’t fully encapsulate all of his contributions. The Coppa Italia and UEFA Europa League titles are the result of his and his teammates’ joint efforts, and the best testament to his exceptional talent. However, more unforgettable is his poetic and picturesque performance on the field; every touch of the ball filled with inspiration and creativity, like the brightest star in the night sky illuminating every corner of Meazza Stadium, making every fortunate fan immersed in endless reverie and reminiscence.
Tang’s departure undoubtedly leaves a significant piece missing from our lineup, but his spirit and contribution will forever inspire future Inter warriors. We thank Tang for every drop of sweat and every moment he gave to Inter Milan, becoming our precious wealth to motivate us forward.
Here, we extend our most sincere blessings to Tang, wishing that in his new journey with Manchester City, he continues to showcase his talent and brilliance, creating more glorious moments. Though you wear another team’s jersey now, in Inter’s hearts, you will forever be part of us, forever that genius player in our memories.
Goodbye, Tang! May your future be as brilliant as you wished; we, too, will carry your spirit and continue to write Inter Milan’s glorious Chapter.]
Manchester City: "New Blue Moon Radiance, Tang signs five-year contract with Manchester City."
[Today, with great excitement, we officially announce the joining of genius player Tang Long with Manchester City, the two parties signing a five-year contract. Tang Long’s arrival is not just the addition of a top player, but a major enhancement to Manchester City’s spirit and strength.
In previous seasons, Tang Long won world attention with his unparalleled creativity, precise passing, and crucial scoring abilities. The 7 goals and 27 assists in 31 matches are not just cold data; behind them are countless moments of igniting stadium passion and leading the team to victory.
We look forward to at least the next five years, where Tang can write more legends together with Manchester City. Under this blue moon, he will join hands with his teammates, aiming to challenge the pinnacle of the Premier League and Europe. Tang’s joining marks an important milestone in the development process of Manchester City Club and is also the beginning of a joint move toward new brilliance.
Welcome, Tang, may every day at Manchester City be filled with honor and joy. Let’s anticipate your spectacular performance in the new Premier League season together, drawing the brilliant future belonging to Manchester City!]