1986: My Happy Life in Provence

Chapter 208 Annoying adolescent problems [1000 monthly tickets plus more]

Ever since Luo Tianhai started making boxed lunches, Vieri would go to help at the Mena Village market every Saturday.

This hardworking young man is willing to endure hardships, has a quick mind and is very sensible. Ronan and his family of three all like him very much.

Vieri brings a lot of joy to everyone every week with his unique vitality of a 16-year-old.

But on this Saturday, Vieri was in a clearly low mood and his energy was gone.

"What's wrong with you?" After the market was over, Ronan found an opportunity to be alone with Vieri and asked him about his situation.

While Vieri was packing his things, he said listlessly:
"nothing."

Ronan said worriedly:

"You don't look like you're okay."

Vieri forced a smile:
"Maybe I'm under a lot of pressure from studying recently."

This is not a good excuse. When Ronan went to see Zoe yesterday, he heard Leah complaining that Vieri's teachers were too "kind" to students, causing football marks all over their walls. She has to clean the walls every half a month.

Louis is busy with work and rarely at home. Leah and Zoe are both women and have no common topics with adolescent boys. Ronan believes that as his future brother-in-law, he must take on the responsibility of caring for Vieri's mental health.

"I'll play football with you in the evening," Ronan offered.

Vieri's emotions finally fluctuated a little:

"You're not going on a night tour tonight?"

Ronan snatched the pots and pans from Vieri's hands:

"Tell your sister that I need to take a day off today."

7pm, small stadium in the center of Lourmarin village.

Although it is September, it still gets dark very late.

In the past, Vieri would play until dark before leaving, but today he found an excuse to sit down as soon as it was past 7 o'clock.

"Come home, I'll watch TV with you." Ronan waved to Vieri.

France 1 will broadcast the French Ligue 1 on Saturdays, which is Vieri's favorite program.

Caring for the mental health of adolescent teenagers starts with companionship!
Vieri hugged his knees and stared quietly at the people playing bowling on the other side:
"You go back first, I want to stay here for a while."

Ronan frowned.

It seems the problem is very serious. You don’t even want to go home?
Are you encountering any annoying problems during puberty?
He sat next to Vieri and asked casually, as if to chat about what he had eaten in the evening:

"Are you happy at school?"

Vieri said without any expression:
"I'm very happy. My classmates are very envious of me when they know you and Zoe are in love."

Ronan nodded silently.

It doesn't look like he's been bullied at school.

Those who bully Vieri should first consider whether they can bear the wrath of Ronan, the farmer's leader.

Ronan asked in a more relaxed tone:
"Is there any girl in school who likes you?"

Louis and Leah have great genes, and Zoe and Vieri are both very good-looking.

Vieri just hasn't grown up yet, but he will definitely be a charming young man in a few years.

However, his youthfulness can surely attract many girls of the same age.

So you are facing emotional problems during adolescence?

Vieri said nonchalantly:
"Maybe, but I don't want to fall in love right now. It would be a waste of my time playing and watching football."

Ronan nodded again.

This is indeed what Vieri can do. Between football and his girlfriend, he will definitely choose football without hesitation.

"Vieri, I hope you can open your heart and tell me about your situation. I will be very worried if you do this." Ronan said in a gentle tone.

Vieri's face suddenly turned sad, and he lowered his head like a destroyed sunflower.

Ronan's heart sank.

God, Vieri must be in great trouble or a big blow!
If it’s not study, if it’s not love, then what else could it be?
Material problem?

Did rich classmates' 'showing off wealth' hit Vieri's self-esteem?

Physiological problem?

*Organ development is delayed, causing low self-esteem?

Dietary problems?

The food in school is too bad? ?
Ronan was like an old father, with countless possibilities popping up in his mind.

Then he raised his right hand, held up three fingers, and said with great determination:
"No matter what trouble you are in, I will definitely help you."

Vieri's tone was full of grievance, as if he had seen a savior:
"Mom, Dad and Zoe don't agree with me going to Marseille to watch the game, but I really want to go."

Ronan turned his palm into a fist and smashed it hard on Vieri's shoulder:

"You scared me to death!"

I should have thought of it earlier. The only thing that could torture Vieri like this is football.

Ronan went home with Vieri that night and wanted to find out about the situation at his home.

Louis, the first party, responded as follows:
"I never agreed to let Vieri go to Marseille to watch football. I will support any team he likes, except Olympique de Marseille. They are a group of barbaric butchers. Every game of theirs is like a war!"

Louis put the paper down and said to Vieri:
"Can you change to a team you like? Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, Nice. Even if you like Real Madrid and Juventus, I will support you."

Vieri said aggrievedly:
"But I only like the Olympique de Marseille."

Louis picked up the newspaper and said without question:
"No."

When the second party, Lia, heard the word "Marseille Olympique", she immediately made an exaggerated expression of horror:
"No, no, no, Vieri can't go. Every time Olympique Marseille loses a game, the fans will cause trouble in the streets and fight with away fans. Haven't you heard the news?"

Leah raised her index finger and said without negotiating:

"If we win, the fans will occupy all the bars in Marseille. You are not old enough to go to the bars, so it is dangerous whether you lose or win. You cannot go to Marseille to watch the game!"

Vieri said aggrievedly:
"It could also be a tie, Mom."

Leah walked into the kitchen without looking back:
"What's so good about not being able to decide the winner, Vieri? Can't you just watch it at home?"

Zoe, the third party, was busy at work. She left a cold message and closed the door:

"Olympique de Marseille is not a football team, but a religion. Even I, who don't watch football, know this."

"boom--"

Ronan rubbed his nose which was blown by the wind from the door, forced a smile, and said to Vieri:
"I'll find a way."

Vieri asked Ronan in a low voice:
"Will you support my love for Marseille?"

Ronan didn't watch much football in his previous life, nor did he pay much attention to Ligue 1, but he clearly remembered that Olympique Marseille was the only French team to have won the European Cup.

In 1993, they beat AC Milan 1-0 at the Munich Olympic Stadium.

Ronan doesn't know the specific situation of Marseille Olympique, but it is better to like a strong team than a bad team that is relegated.

Vieri has grown up, and his choice should be respected. "Of course, I said I will always support you." Ronan said gently, "How about this, you take me to watch a football match of Marseille Olympique, so that I can understand the team and speak for you. Now I can't refute what your parents and sister say."

Vieri asked doubtfully:
"Really? You dare to refute what Zuo said? I think you are particularly afraid of her."

Ronan said seriously:

"That's not fear, that's respect, but in this matter, I will support you unwaveringly."

Adolescent boys need attention, and Vieri must have received too little attention.

A smile finally appeared on Vieri's face:
"Okay, there will be a Marseille match tomorrow night. Would you like to come to my house and watch it together?"

"Okay." Ronan agreed readily.

To show his appreciation for Vieri, Ronan came to Louis's house for dinner the next night and walked the dog with Vieri before the game.

Adolescent boys should have more companionship, otherwise they will have psychological problems.

After doing all this, Ronan sat on the sofa with Vieri.

"Watching the game?" Louis asked.

Ronan nodded:

"Yes."

Louis asked Vieri:

"Where are we going to play tonight?"

Vieri said excitedly:
"Marseille vs Monaco."

Louis put the newspaper down:
"Look, I'm going back to the bedroom to rest."

Louis left, but Zoe, who never watched football, unexpectedly sat on the sofa.

"Do you want to watch the game?" Ronan asked excitedly.

Is this the power of love?
Because I watched the game. Did you watch the game too?
Zoe sneered and propped her head on her elbows.

"I don't watch the game, I watch you. I watch how you support Vieri."

Ronan smacked his lips:

"You should not look at competitive sports with tinted glasses. Sometimes football is a bit rough, but it is too exaggerated to say it is a 'religion'. Those are just some fans who love football."

"Look, look, it's started!" Vieri said excitedly.

Before the game started, France 1 broadcast some footage of fans entering the stadium as usual.

Everything was normal for the visiting team Monaco, but when the director cut to the fans of the home team Marseille entering the stadium, Ronan was so scared that he shook on the sofa.

Vieri didn't adjust the TV volume, but a huge noise suddenly appeared in the old TV, as if ten thousand toads were having a party in the pond - he couldn't understand what they were saying, but it was very noisy.

After the ears were attacked, the eyes were immediately affected.

Red, blue and white smoke intertwined on TV. Ronan thought that the director of France 1 had cut the screen to the front battlefield in Asia.

"What are these people doing? Lighting up cold fireworks before the game even starts?" Ronan asked Vieri.

Vieri explained:

“Recently the fans have been protesting and they want the chairman, manager and director of football to leave the club.”

Ronan frowned and said:
"This entry is too dangerous Vieri, they might hurt you by mistake."

Vieri explained:
“It’s not like this every time.”

"Yes, such a harmonious situation is rare." Zoe crossed her legs. "Normally, they would fight with away fans before entering the stadium."

"Zoe, if you don't want to watch it, just go back, okay?" Vieri complained dissatisfiedly.

"I said I was looking at Ronan. What does it have to do with you that I'm looking at my boyfriend, Vieri?" Zoe said angrily.

The brother and sister kept arguing until the two teams were ready to enter the field.

The reason they stopped was that the noise was so loud that they couldn't hear what the other was cursing.

Ronan pointed at the screen and asked:
"What are they doing? Why are they making such a loud noise?"

This is just an entrance ceremony, why are you so excited?
Zoe, who was furious after arguing with Vieri, said sharply:
"We are welcoming the high priest. He will lead his 10 acolytes to fight against the evil forces. These devout believers are seeing them off."

As soon as he finished speaking, the players pulled their caddies into the court.

The fans became even more crazy, and a large number of red fireworks were lit in the home team's stands.

The camera cut to several close-ups of the fans, and Ronan thought the director had switched to some zombie movie.

Each of them had a bloody mouth, and they were slapping and tearing their jerseys like they were their ancestors, as if they were going to eat the person on the other side of the TV in the next second.

Ronan thought the noise would end after the kick-off, but it lasted for the entire first half.

It's just that different 'melodies' will appear depending on the situation on the field.

When the away team has the ball, they will swear loudly, and the commentator can't cover up the extremely dirty words even if he shouts at the top of his lungs.

When the home team has the ball, they will chant scriptures like evil witchcraft, and the sound of the chanting will increase or decrease depending on the distance of the football from the goal.

If there is a shot on goal, they will release all the mysterious power that has been gathered for several minutes at once, as if they are going to shout until the opponent's goalkeeper foams at the mouth.

"Vieri, what do you like about Marseille?" Ronan's expression was very bad.

Going to Marseille to watch a game is not just a matter of travel and whether tickets can be purchased; it seems life-threatening.

Vieri was already immersed in the game:
"I like this kind of passion. Marseille is the most passionate team in Ligue 1."

"Oh, damn it!" Vieri held his head and shouted, "The opponent got a good set-piece in the frontcourt."

Then came Zoe's scream:
"God, they're fighting again."

Several players pulled together, and then the substitutes and coaches seemed to want to have a free fight.

Along with the cold fireworks thrown into the stadium to represent the dissatisfaction of the home team fans, there also appeared Ronan's voice representing dissatisfaction:
"Vieri, you can't go to Marseille, it's too dangerous, they will definitely fight after the game."

Vieri was obviously stunned:
"You said you would support me."

Zoe laughed happily twice and said to Ronan:
"I said that Marseille Olympique is not a football team, but a religious organization, right?"

Vieri said to Zoe angrily:

"Ronan is just afraid of you, that's not what he really thinks!"

Ronan turned off the TV and said, like a concerned father:
"That's not a religion, it's a cult! Vieri, we need to have a good talk. I think you have a very serious puberty problem. How could you like such a violent thing?"

Louis and Leah's bedroom.

Two people left through the crack in the door.

Leah said with satisfaction:

"The two of them have a pretty consistent attitude, so there shouldn't be any disagreements in educating their children in the future."

Louis lay comfortably on the bed and opened the newspaper:

"You need to teach your children to practice more. Vieri's adolescence can still last for a while. Let them practice on Vieri."

(End of this chapter)