"So exhausting!"
"I'd rather play three football matches in a row than deal with these people!" Wang Shuo spoke his mind.
Shen Qinghe nodded with a smile, well aware of Wang Shuo's personality.
"But isn't this exactly how a superstar builds their social status and influence?
"Do you know? During the two-plus hours you spent at the banquet tonight, I received exclusive interview requests from four or five heavyweight media outlets, including the BBC.
"As for this banquet you despise so much, from what I know, many people fought tooth and nail just for a ticket and still couldn't get one. Even Rooney and Beckham couldn't get in."
Why could Wang Shuo attend when those domestic stars couldn't?
Being a FIFA promotional ambassador was his stepping stone!
"Times are completely different now. If you only focus on playing, your influence will ultimately have a ceiling, no matter how many Golden Ball Awards you win.
"Why is the World Cup so extraordinary?
