Ronaldo's family home.
More than just one or two officials from the Portugal Football Federation had arrived.
Some members of the national team's coaching staff were also there.
There were also higher-ups from Sporting Lisbon and the president of the Madeira National Club.
All of these people knew Ronaldo; they were all there to persuade, er... that is to say "beg" Ronaldo to join the national team.
With one 'D' from the Sporting Lisbon's "CD" duo gone, they could only turn to this 'C'!
Ronaldo's father and sister were both supportive of him joining the national team.
This was quite normal; it was an honor for the entire family!
But Ronaldo's brother Hugo and mother remained silent.
They had met Deng Kai and were outraged that he had been left out of the Portugal national team.
They supported Ronaldo in his gesture to stand by his best friend.
Beep beep beep!
Ronaldo's phone rang.
Upon answering, it was that familiar greeting,