Chapter 25

Lai Yuxin certainly wouldn't make such a huge 'sacrifice' or 'dedicate' herself to Alihan for this guy...

On the contrary, it was Liu Hao's heart-wrenching scream that caught everyone's attention on the training ground.

"Damn, they're even dating on the training ground!"

"But, isn't this the legendary beauty and the beast? No, beauty and poultry..."

"Mind your own business. You're famous now, finding a beautiful model isn't hard. Even a second-tier celebrity for a night isn't a dream... Don't say I didn't tell you, there are scouts from other clubs at the tryout matches these few days. If you perform well, you might get transferred to another team as a starter or substitute, which is much better than staying in the youth team."

Not far away, two players from the Teda team were whispering to each other. From their appearances, it was clear that there was a significant age gap between them.

"Bro, I'll perform well. You too, get well soon and return to the first team. The team can't do without you!" The younger player answered sincerely, showing great respect for the older one, but then asked in confusion, "But, if you become famous, can you really keep a second-tier celebrity? Bro, have you ever kept one?"

"..." The older player almost fainted. "You're hopeless! Figure it out yourself when you become famous!" It was just that this kid was too young, even his questions were so direct.

"Alright, for the sake of the celebrity, I must become famous! I must explore..."

"Damn..." The older player almost bled to death.

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Although Lai Yuxin wouldn't 'dedicate' herself, she did go and talk to Alihan. No one knew what they talked about, but Liu Hao received a notification to prepare for the match...

Liu Hao still put on his ill-fitting gear.

This time, he finally stopped wearing the double-star soccer shoes and the fake European club jersey.

The soccer shoes and shin guards were the same ones that the Xiguang Super Team had given him, but the jersey looked quite uncomfortable.

This was clearly the Teda training ground, why was he wearing a Xiguang Super Team jersey?

He was tying his shoelaces, unaware of the strange looks from everyone.

At thirty, how could he be so clueless? It was embarrassing! Lai Yuxin saw this when she returned.

"Liu Xiaopang, do you think you're at a vegetable market? Can you show a bit of professionalism? Do you think Teda can't even provide a set of training gear?"

"Idiot!" Not far away, He Xiaoling's voice was as cold as ice, piercing Liu Hao's ears. However, Liu Hao acted as if he didn't hear it and instead questioned Lai Yuxin.

"I'm responding to the spirit of the Central Committee. Is being frugal wrong? Does Teda's jersey have a golden border? Can't I wear what I like? I like wearing the Xiguang Super Team jersey. It's better than them wearing yellow jackets."

"Hey, you're right, you can't wear a yellow jacket, you're wearing a green one. Look." Lai Yuxin waved a green vest in front of him, looking smug.

"Do I not have to run?" Liu Hao was overjoyed. This beauty strategy really worked! He quickly stood up and took the vest.

"Sure, it's all thanks to my charm." Lai Yuxin nodded in satisfaction and then looked arrogantly at He Xiaoling not far away.

He Xiaoling's expression was always cold, as if everyone owed her money. Now, she seemed even more uncomfortable. But in the eyes of men, that was called sexy.

She spouted a bunch of foreign words, which seemed to be encouraging her players to fight hard.

"Tch, do you really think Alihan is one of those greedy Chinese coaches who can be bought with money? Let's see how you play this time." Lai Yuxin's eyes, filled with disdain and amusement, never left He Xiaoling. She had a cigarette in her hand at some point.

She lit it and smoked without restraint, as if celebrating a victory with a cigar.

"Let's see how you embarrass yourself this time! Xiaopang, you must try your best in this match. If you win, I'll buy you a lollipop."

"Xiaowen, your eyes look like you have a grudge against her? Don't let your bad relationship ruin my trip to Tianjin... Also, did you not go to college? Smoking on the artificial turf will cost you fifty! You and your boyfriend must have had a lot of fun on the turf, no wonder there's a poem that says 'wildfires can't burn it all, spring breeze brings it back to life.' I finally understand the true meaning. As for the lollipop, I want a strawberry-flavored one..."

"There is a grudge, and it's been a long time. You're not off the hook either. If you let me give that bitch a good beating, I don't mind having a little fun with you, for free!"

"Uh..."

"No, I'd rather go to Japan to shoot a movie! Look at my physique, I'm a typical Japanese movie lead." Liu Hao was thinking the wrong way, but his face showed a righteous expression. "The most important thing is to contribute to the country. I can't think of anything more meaningful than this..."

"Less talk, put on the vest quickly. Alihan just changed the tryout method. The first thing is a test match, and you're on the youth team."

Youth team... Liu Hao's laughter froze. How could the youth team play against the foreigners? Although he hadn't played much real soccer, he knew that Chinese players couldn't even beat Malaysia and Vietnam. Could the youth team do it? Especially a club's youth team?

No matter how old-fashioned the foreigners were, they weren't that bad. Using the youth team against them, could this match really be played? At this point, Liu Hao had other thoughts...

"Give me a yellow vest. Yellow is good, no one dares to cut off your head... But, can the foreigners' temporary team really play?" A team made up of players who haven't played together, no matter how strong individually, couldn't immediately show team cohesion. So Liu Hao was surprised by this arrangement.

"You're wrong. He Xiaoling isn't that stupid. If she agreed to this, she must be prepared. From what I see, those ten-odd people can form a complete team, both starters and substitutes. They say she's petty..."

The two continued their slow conversation, but Liu Hao's temporary new teammates couldn't wait.

The youth team had been discussing who the eleventh player was, someone who could replace the big brother's position.

After searching with their eyes, they saw Liu Hao putting on the green vest, and the answer was clear.

It's him?!

This guy, his belly is like a big balloon, ready to explode at any moment. Can he really play soccer?

Liu Hao's current status was completely different from when he joined the Xiguang Super Team. Back then, at least people knew he had a special relationship with the club's prince. Now? Unless everyone recognized him as the one who sent the Hainiu team back to the second division, they wouldn't immediately accept him.

Maybe he was a bit older and had lost his idol charm. Indeed, no one recognized him, even though his hairstyle was still as stylish as Maradona's.

Of course, we can't conclude that no one recognized him means Liu Xiaopang lacks star appeal. Even Beijing Guoan's legend, Shao Jiayi, once said in a soccer broadcast that he hadn't watched the top five leagues in Europe despite playing there for years. You can imagine...

His good friend Xu Yunlong shared a similar view...

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