Chapter 24

The TEDA training base is indeed too remote; the road has been under construction for years and still isn't finished.

However, things are much better now compared to before. A few years ago, even a minibus couldn't get in here, and many fans who came to visit had to take a 'bouncy' car...

It's not just Liu Hao who feels deceived; the foreigners feel the same way.

Fortunately, this torment didn't last long, and the clouds eventually parted, revealing a bright sky.

Compared to the oppressive mountain roads, the fresh air now blowing in their faces invigorated everyone.

The foreigners who came for the trial were like chickens finally released from their cages...

"Look, who's the real bumpkin now? It's just a patch of grass, and they're so excited!" Liu Hao, who was squeezed into the last seat, was the last to get off the bus. Seeing the foreigners' enthusiasm for the grass, he couldn't help but mock them, "Cats eat fish, dogs eat meat, and Ultraman fights monsters. These guys are like old cows eating tender grass, they're so happy..."

"Look at that pale-skinned guy, he looks anemic. He's from Canada. Do Canadians know how to play soccer? They just play ice hockey!"

"That black-skinned guy, who you can't even find in the dark, is probably from Tahiti... And that one, whose neck is almost tucked into his collar, must be from the penguin family in Antarctica..."

Liu Hao's sarcastic comments made the foreigners look ridiculous.

He didn't notice that Lai Yuxin's face had turned dark again, and she had tugged at his clothes several times without his noticing.

"There's a fat idiot from the Heavenly Kingdom too!"

The human trafficker is still on the bus!

Bang!

She slammed the car door and walked away with a swaying gait.

Ah... Liu Hao was stunned, he hadn't noticed her on the bus just now.

"You're such a nag, why are you a man? Being a woman is so much better, look how angry she is." When Liu Hao was rambling, Lai Yuxin had noticed the human trafficker was still on the bus, but Liu Hao didn't feel her tugging at his clothes.

"I was just reading people's faces for fun. She can't be that petty, can she?" Liu Hao muttered, looking at her swaying back as she walked away. Only then did he realize that the human trafficker was at least a Beethoven.

"What do you think? He Xiaoling is known for her grudges. I bet something will happen soon!"

"Why didn't you warn me?"

"I was pulling your clothes, but you didn't even flinch."

"It's all because of your name. A broken mosquito, can it even bite through pigskin?!"

...

Amidst the bickering, the two of them arrived at the training ground.

Liu Hao glanced around and saw only foreigners waiting there, not a single yellow-skinned compatriot.

If there were any, they would be the pot-bellied staff.

So, today he would be accompanying a bunch of foreigners. They really think highly of him...

Next to the training ground was a bulletin board, where He Xiaoling was taking notes, apparently about the trial players.

Liu Hao and Lai Yuxin also walked over.

Sure enough, his name was on the list, but it was written as 'Liu Xiaopang.'

As long as there was a name, it meant he could try out.

But, what kind of trial content is this? So bizarre?

Liu Hao was stunned on the spot.

Is this a military recruitment or a professional player trial?

Damn it, the first item alone makes me want to die!

20,000 meters endurance run... No, this is a marathon! Seeing such a large number, Liu Hao's legs went weak.

How can a fat guy run 20,000 meters?

Who came up with this ridiculous idea? Although professional players run about 8,000 meters per match on average, running 20,000 meters in training seems manageable, but for an ordinary person, this is overwhelming, let alone for me?!

"Little mosquito, let's find another place? If I can finish this, it'll probably be sunset..." Liu Hao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and muttered.

If it were just this one item, it wouldn't be too bad. After all, as a professional player, this is just a basic test. The famous Brazilian star Alves once said that in Barcelona's daily training, there are two 20,000-meter endurance runs every day, showing how common this test is...

The second test: 50-meter sprint, variable speed run, and curve run.

Damn, after running 20,000 meters, my legs won't even listen to me, and they want me to do all these variations. This is just trying to kill us.

Is the team doctor from the village? Is this how they treat people? Could it be fatal?

Liu Hao grumbled some more, of course, he was only thinking about himself. Others might not see it the same way.

The third test... Liu Hao's vision went black, and stars appeared before his eyes.

He was already exhausted before the test even started...

Physical exhaustion wasn't the problem; mental exhaustion would definitely prevent him from completing it.

In fact, he couldn't complete it.

"I came here to show off my skills, not to do physical labor." Liu Hao wiped his forehead and said stubbornly, "Shouldn't we demonstrate some free-kick skills or passing techniques?"

"You don't understand. These are the basics, but they also test a player's physical fitness. Think about it, if you can't meet these requirements, no matter how good your skills are, you're just a pretty face," Lai Yuxin consoled him, though she knew these tests weren't suitable for Liu Hao, she was speaking the truth.

"Have you ever seen a fat pretty face?" Liu Hao touched his small belly and rolled his eyes. This was indirectly mocking him.

"I didn't say you, I meant them. They're afraid of He Xiaoling selling them like pigs. Without layer-by-layer screening, who knows if there are any imposters..." Lai Yuxin whispered, her eyes fixed on He Xiaoling's figure in front.

At that moment, He Xiaoling was chatting and laughing, walking slowly to the coach's seat with a fluffy-haired old man, looking quite intimate. Her perfect, snake-like body was almost wrapped around the old man, draining his energy...

The old man was none other than Alihan, the new head coach of Tianjin TEDA. His beard was neatly trimmed, but his hair was a mess, making him look like a sleepy lion dog, incredibly cute.

"Little mosquito, look at the human trafficker. She uses her charm to get close to Alihan, and everything seems to be set. What about you? Finding a Chinese coach won't get you anywhere. The human trafficker's looks aren't even as good as your toes. Why don't you go talk to the old man, show some affection..."

"Ha! Don't be so improper! Alihan isn't interested in women, and even if he were, would a foreigner make such a deal?" Lai Yuxin glared and said angrily.

"Power and beauty, does power and beauty have national boundaries? How did Clinton get impeached? Why did Saddam have a female bodyguard? Why did Beckham cheat with a secretary? Why did Giggs have a ten-year affair with his sister-in-law? Why did the FA chairman resign in 2008? Why did Ronaldo get married four times? It's the nature of men. As the chief reporter for the international football column, don't you understand this? I remember you wrote several articles about the scandals of Buffon, Vieri, and Inzaghi..."

This soccer trial was being dragged into a discussion of power and beauty by Liu Hao, who spoke at length.

Lai Yuxin knew Liu Hao was talkative, but as she listened, it seemed to make sense. If she went to talk to Alihan, she might get a chance to show off. If this pig ran the 20,000-meter endurance run, it would be more interesting to buy a turtle from the market and watch it.

"I'll follow everyone and run as much as I can. I... will talk to Alihan..." Lai Yuxin finally gave in and decided to follow Liu Hao's advice to 'network.'

Hehe, you go and network first. Liu Hao smiled inwardly, he had no intention of running 20,000 meters. After running, he wouldn't be able to walk for three days, let alone play soccer!

"We still have the video, right? You can go to Alihan's office and watch it together. Cough, or go to the hotel to talk, and maybe you'll pass directly..."

The next second...

The training ground echoed with a pig-like scream.

(Seeking recommendations! I update 2-3 times a day. I just finished, so it's a bit rushed.)

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