<h4>Chapter 260: Halfway trough the league</h4>


    Before the winter break, Inter Mn has two more matches, respectively the 16th round away game against Reggina and the 17th round home game against Empoli.


    Both opponents in these two matches are not very strong, allowing rotation yers such as Favalli, Mihajlovic, Maxwell, Davies, Emre, and Cruz to get plenty of ying time.


    Wang Feng started the game against Reggina and scored a goal before being substituted, helping Inter Mn to a 3-0 victory.


    In the match against Empoli, Wang Feng came off the bench and scored directly from a free kick, assisting Cruz for another goal, helping the team win 2-0.


    After 17 rounds, Inter Mn''s record is 13 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses with 41 points. This record is already good, but Juventus and AC Mn have performed better this year.


    Juventus leads with 15 wins, 2 draws, and 47 points, undefeated and winning the first half championship. AC Mn also performed well with 13 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, and 42 points, ranking second ahead of Inter Mn.


    The Turin Sports Dailymented that "the real Juventus has awakened" and "after three seasons of decline, the Bianconeri have finally found the key to their rise."


    "Under the guidance of the famous coach Capello, this team has shown very strongbativeness, especially in the three matches against Inter Mn, Fiorentina, and Lazio this season, they achieved all victories and won the first half championship ahead of Mn''s two giants."


    The Rome Sports Daily believes that Inter Mn''s dominance is declining. "In recent years, Inter Mn has always focused on signing midfielders, putting all the attacking focus on Wang Feng. This is undoubtedly a gamble. They won for a while, but it''s not a long-term n."


    "Although Wang Feng still leads the league''s scorer list with 22 goals, second-ce Toni from Florence only has 16 goals, but the Nerazzurri''s decline in performance is an undeniable fact. Their team has problems."


    The Mn Sports Daily neither criticizes Inter Mn nor supports AC Mn, but only points out that Inter Mn''s decline in the past two years is abnormal, and some reporters are digging deeper into the backstage.


    The external disturbances have not affected Wang Feng''s mood. This season, he only wants to win the fifth UEFA Champions League trophy for Inter Mn, leaving the original Saint By Cup forever in Meazza, so as not to disappoint the fans who have always supported him. He can leave Mn without any worries.


    Lu Yao''s graduation is approaching, and she has be busier. Even during Christmas, she needs to stay at school to consult literature and write papers. To apany her, Wang Feng and his sister did not go on vacation elsewhere.


    In the evening, Mn University appeared very quiet. Most of the students had already left for home. The siblings walked on the path in the woods, preparing to find Lu Yao and go to have a Christmas dinner together.


    "Brother, are you going to Madrid next year?" Wang Tian asked softly. "Yeah," Wang Feng sighed, "This time leaving may be forever. I''ve lived in Mn for nearly five years, and I''m really reluctant to leave."


    His sister nodded, "I''ve been here for four years too. I really miss the days in college."


    "Lu yao has decided to work at the Feng Yao Group after graduation. Have you thought about what you want to do?" Wang Feng asked curiously. "Not at all. With such a reliable brother like you, I have no desire to strive," Wang Tian stuck out her tongue.


    Wang Tian chuckled, "Maybe I''ll continue traveling, painting, and writing travelogues. You know, a few years ago, there was a concept called self-media. I think it suits me very well."


    Wang Feng couldn''t help but smile, "You just don''t like to work hard, do you?" He rubbed his sister''s head vigorously, and Wang Tian didn''t dodge, looking at her brother with a smile, her big eyes particrly bright.


    At this time, Lu Yao ran out of the library, "Sorry for keeping you waiting. Let''s go eat now." Wang Feng nodded and led the two little ones to a Chinese hot pot restaurant near the university.


    The owner of this restaurant is a genuine Chinese and also Wang Feng''s most loyal fan. The first time he came, he was extremely excited to take a photo and get an autograph from Wang Feng, even offering him a permanent free meal.


    But Wang Feng didn''t want to take advantage of hispatriot for nothing. After some negotiation, they reached an agreement: Wang Feng would enjoy a 30% discount on meals, and the owner could disy Wang Feng''s photos and autographs in the restaurant to attract more Italian Chinese customers, making the business even more prosperous.


    Eating a steaming hot pot in the cold winter, the three of them praised its deliciousness. Wang Tian couldn''t take her eyes off the sizzling meat slices, waiting eagerly to pick them up when they were cooked.


    As they ate, they chatted about the future. Wang Feng said, "Lu Yao, although you will work at Feng Yao Group after graduation, you don''t have to go to Switzend. With the convenience of the Inte now, you can work remotely with aputer,e with me to Madrid."


    Lu Yao hesitated a bit. She didn''t want to be apart from Wang Feng for too long, but it wasn''t good to be away from thepany for a long time either. So after some thought, she said, "Then I canmute between two ces, working in thepany for a period of time and going to Madrid for another period. Is that okay?"


    Wang Feng could only nod. After all, Lu Yao was doing it for hispany, and he didn''t want to confine his beloved at home all the time. Wang Tian interjected, "Brother, have you found a ce to live in Madrid?"


    Wang Feng shook his head, "Balmond is helping me inquire through some connections, but we can''t make it public. It would be troublesome if the media found out."


    "There are several suitable areas for residence, where other Real Madrid yers also live. The quiet atmosphere and privacy are guaranteed."


    "Then I''ll just continue to freeload at your ce. I''ve decided. My goal next is to travel and sketch in Spain. Please apud for the future great painter!"


    Wang Feng and Lu Yao smiled at each other. "What about this vi in Italy? It holds so many memories for us. I feel reluctant to terminate the lease," Lu Yao said.


    "I''ve contacted the original owner and bought it," Wang Feng said with a smile. "We can stille to Mn for shopping and tourism in our spare time and continue to live in this vi. I will have someone maintain it regrly."


    As the winter transfer window approached, there were not many actions from Serie A teams. Moratti continued to strengthen Inter Mn by signing midfielder Cesar from Lazio and loaning young talents Salvi and Rosini from Bellinzona, Switzend.


    Juventus and AC Mn remained unchanged. Roma couldn''t sign yers due to a ban. Lazio made some moves at thest minute, bringing in tall left winger Bonani from Palermo to fill Cesar''s vacancy. Also, due to the good form of veteran goalkeeper Ballotta, Sereni, who had been in a wage dispute, was exchanged to Treviso for substitute goalkeeper Handanovic.


    Sampdoria signed former Juventus veteran Iuliano from Mallorca at thest minute, while Palermo acquired Tedesco from Genoa. Le bought defender Sayyed from Feyenoord but sold their starting right-back Angelo to Serie B''s Crotone.