Chapter 26: The Swedish Supermodel Symphony Arrives!

In his previous life, Lin Hao had never really paid much attention to the modeling world. The only names he knew were those he had learned while watching high-definition Victoria’s Secret videos in his dormitory with his roommates.

As fate would have it, the girlfriend of Huntelaar brought along one of those very models—and one whom Lin Hao considered to be the best fit for Eastern aesthetic tastes: Frida Gustavsson.

Born in 1992, the 18-year-old Swedish beauty had gained some recognition in her home country since being scouted in 2008. However, Sweden was simply too small, so to advance her career, Frida had signed with Doutzen Kroes’s agency and become close friends with her. The reason she appeared before Lin Hao was, naturally, that Doutzen had shared many stories with the ambitious young girl about their boss and her own arduous journey to success.

"Hey, Lin, which one is that guy Huntelaar’s girlfriend?"

Lin Hao looked toward the woman Frida, whom Doutzen had brought. Hao Junmin, standing beside him, asked curiously which one was the girlfriend.

Damn!

Only after his teammate asked did Lin Hao realize that besides the beautiful Frida, Doutzen Kroes was accompanied by a woman with... rather dark skin.

"The one in the middle!"

"Damn, why is there a black woman here?"

"How would I know!"

The two spoke quietly in their native tongue. Finally, Doutzen Kroes approached them and spoke.

"Hi! Lin! Nice to meet you, I’m Doutzen Kroes."

Even though she was dressed in simple casual wear, it could not hide her explosive figure. Not only was her figure stunning, but her voice was also quite... evocative. It was no wonder she had Huntelaar so hopelessly infatuated.

"Nice to meet you, Miss Kroes, I’m Lin Hao! May I ask who these two beautiful ladies beside you are?"

Naturally, being an upright man, Lin Hao didn't harbor any "Cao Cao-esque" intentions. After a polite greeting, he turned his gaze to Frida Gustavsson, standing to Doutzen’s left.

"Lin, the lady on the left is Frida Gustavsson, and the one on the right is Joan Smalls."

Following the introduction by Huntelaar’s girlfriend, Frida and Joan approached Lin Hao and Hao Junmin with smiles. Joan Smalls set her sights on Hao Junmin, while Frida focused on Lin Hao. Judging by their unspoken coordination, it was clear that the two women had already divided their targets before arriving.

Models and football stars... To put it elegantly, if models are exquisite works of art, then football stars are passionate symphonies. Art uses delicate strokes and colors to display grace and charm in stillness, meant for quiet appreciation. A symphony uses grand melodies and rhythms to convey passion and power in motion, stirring the blood. When the two meet, it is like a cross-disciplinary artistic fusion; the elegance of the painting adds a layer of delicate emotion to the symphony, while the surging power of the symphony injects vitality into the painting. They complement each other, creating a magnificent cultural feast.

Well... to put it crudely, it’s like a prostitute and a client—one looking for money or fame, the other looking for simple physical gratification. Of course, the reason Lin Hao and Hao Junmin caught their eyes was simply that both women were currently at the entry-level tier of the global modeling scene.

"Hi! Lin, I’ve seen your matches. They’re really amazing."

Frida Gustavsson was of a quiet disposition, but upon realizing that Lin Hao was even more reserved, she did her best to initiate conversation.

"Miss Frida, how tall are you?"

"Oh! I’m 1.85 meters!"

That works, standing together it’s just right...

Lin Hao was a pragmatic man; he didn't have time for romance or flowery talk. After a brief observation and confirming Frida’s physical compatibility, he began to accept this newcomer to the Victoria’s Secret circle, who he remembered would become a superstar by the end of the year.

With both parties interested, it only took a few sentences for them to exchange phone numbers. After sharing a few drinks, Lin Hao discovered that this stunning Swedish girl actually shared many common interests with him, such as a mutual love for Japanese anime and films.

Things went smoothly for Lin Hao and Frida. As for Hao Junmin on the other side? Well... as a traditional Chinese man, he wasn't particularly fond of black women. However, for the sake of Huntelaar, he could only maintain a polite smile and engage in awkward small talk.

"Uh, how old are you?"

"What?"

"No, no, no! Sorry, I meant your age..."

"????"

Nothing happened that night. Huntelaar wasn't a pimp, and even if his girlfriend's friends were interested, it wouldn't happen at his home. However, through Huntelaar’s matchmaking, Lin Hao and Hao Junmin left with smiles, suggesting they could have another small gathering at his place next time.

All four exchanged contact information. Frida even asked Lin Hao for tickets to the second round of the Bundesliga that weekend, promising to cheer him on specifically.

Huntelaar was delighted. In his memory, the reason he scored so many goals at Ajax was primarily because he had won over the team’s midfield maestro using this exact method. Now that he had introduced a "near-girlfriend" to Lin Hao, Huntelaar believed that in the weekend league match, Lin Hao would surely pass the ball to him more often. As long as Lin Hao passed the ball, with his own skill, heh heh!

At the very least, his starting position at Schalke 04 would be secure. Raul wasn't young anymore and couldn't carry the whole season. With the other forwards at Schalke 04 not on his level, Huntelaar remained the team’s primary striker.

Damn Real Madrid, damn AC Milan! With his ambitions reignited, Huntelaar began planning his revenge against the two clubs that had shown no appreciation for him. He even started planning his goal celebrations for the Bernabeu and the San Siro!