Chapter 1 Returning to China

Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Zheng Xin walked out of the passage, looked at the familiar Chinese characters in front of him and the people coming and going, and felt a lot of emotion.

Due to work reasons, he has lived in the UK for nearly 6 years. After returning to his hometown, he felt a friendly atmosphere.

"Brother Zheng, here!"

Someone shouted, Zheng Xin turned around and saw a Mediterranean man.

There was a vague feeling of familiarity between his brows, Zheng Xin tentatively said: "Pan Xiaowen?"

"Hey!" Pan Xiaowen walked forward with a smile, patted Zheng Xin's shoulder enthusiastically, and said, "How can you still recognize me?"

Zheng Xin became more and more surprised, especially when he looked at the Mediterranean Sea above Pan Xiaowen's head, he couldn't help but said: "Is the work pressure in China so great? I'm not even bald in the UK!"

Zheng Xin and Pan Xiaowen joined PP Sports at the same time, and their relationship is extremely close.

He vaguely remembered that before leaving, Pan Xiaowen still had this thick black hair, but now it was nowhere to be seen.

Pan Xiaowen touched his head and said, "I have male baldness, it's hereditary, there's nothing I can do about it!"

The two reminisced about old times, and Pan Xiaowen pulled Zheng Xin out of the airport.

As we drove away from the airport, we saw various World Cup billboards on both sides of the street!

On the LCD screens of some high-rise buildings, images of the ‘Chinese Team Tour Ceremony’ were played in a loop.

Chinese players led by Wang Yi, Le Kai, Chen Man, and Liu Kairui appear in the camera in cycles, and there are many shots of their wonderful performances in their respective leagues.

Zheng Xin looked at these pictures with a bright smile on his face.

Pan Xiaowen drove the car, glanced at Zheng Xin, and said with a smile: "Look at the World Cup this year. In the past, we relied on Wang Yi alone and pointed him to create goals in front. But now Chen Man and Liu Kairui And Lucky’s appearance has greatly improved our strength and it’s not completely out of the question!”

"The Premier League champion midfielder, French Ligue 1 champion forward, Portuguese Super League runner-up winger, La Liga runner-up defender, wow, I never dared to think about this before!"

"So, the 2002 World Cup got off to a good start. Look at these young guys now. It has only been more than ten years since they started to stand out one by one."

Zheng Xin nodded and said: "Yes! This World Cup is the most anticipated one since 2002!"

Zheng Xin's eyes focused on a huge billboard!

‘The dragon soars! Break out of the group stage! ’

At the same time, BJ Airport was also crowded.

A large number of fans and reporters gathered here.

Today, all international players studying abroad will return home one after another to start preparations and warm-up matches before the World Cup.

Currently, the Football Association has prepared three warm-up matches for the national football team, namely against Japan, Italy and Russia.

The three warm-up matches will be held in different cities, and then the national football team will depart for Brazil to prepare for the 2014 World Cup.

This is the most watched World Cup since 2002.

Wang Yi, Lucai, Chen Man, Liu Kairui, Guo Liang, Yu Hao and other overseas players will all be included in the World Cup lineup.

According to the national team coach Liu Hongbo, they will re-establish a new tactical system with Lucai as the core.

The specific tactics have not yet been announced, but the existence of Lucky has made many fans and media extremely excited.

In the past, the Chinese team had a problem of weak waist.

Even though there are stars like Wang Yi in the frontcourt to support the offensive line, the front and backcourts cannot complete the connection, and the midfield cannot provide enough artillery shells, which consumes most of Wang Yi's firepower.

Sometimes, Wang Yi even has to drop back to catch the ball and start a breakthrough from the midfield.

This greatly increased his pressure.

Attacking in an uncomfortable position and in an awkward way has always been a problem for the Chinese team.

But now it is completely different.

There is "Chinese supercar" Chen Man on the wing. This guy's skills may not be great, but his speed is really fast. He has performed very well in the Portuguese Super League and the Champions League.

Liu Kairui on the back line is also the mainstay of the Chinese team's defense.

As for the most critical midfield position, Lucky is nailed there like a sea-fixing needle.

This is the most exciting bit!

Is this a Premier League championship-level core midfielder?

In the past, the Chinese team relied on the midfield partner of Guo Liang + Yu Hao. Although the two were also overseas players, in a stage like the World Cup, compared with the carefully selected super midfielders from other European countries, they were always inferior. A lot.

Chinese fans even used the term "Chinese diesel engine" to describe the midfield pair.

But now, the emergence of Lucky has caused the Chinese team to directly replace it with a supercar-level engine.

Powerful interception ability!

Excellent ball-playing and organizational skills!

He also has physical confrontation ability that is not that of Europeans and Americans, which makes Chinese fans feel that they can challenge other national teams in the midfield!

Chinese fans are passionate.

Originally, they could see Lucky in June last year, but due to injuries, Lucky was unable to participate in that World Cup qualifier.

So they put most of their expectations on this World Cup.

They want to see a complete Chinese team!

Now, they have finally waited for this moment!

The airport hall is crowded with people.

Fans and reporters are eagerly looking forward to it, and a passage is left in the middle for overseas players to leave.

At the front were two receptionists from the national team. Coach Liu Hongbo did not show up at the airport.

Soon, there was a commotion at the airport!

"I'm coming!"

"who is it?"

"Hurry up! Come forward!"

The crowd began to push forward. Fortunately, security personnel maintained order and the scene was maintained.

Everyone stood on their toes and looked towards the exit.

They saw a man with shiny black hair, wearing a dark green POLO shirt with a raised collar, sunglasses, and pulling a suitcase.

“Wang Yi!!!”

"Emperor!!!!!"

The first to come was Wang Yi, the forward and captain of the Chinese team.

The scene was lively. Wang Yi stared at the flashing lights, waved to the fans, and walked towards the national football reception staff.

"Brother Zhang!"

"Leader Fan!"

Wang Yi smiled and opened his hands towards the two of them, and the three of them hugged.

Coach Zhang Chen smiled and patted Wang Yi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "My body has become much stronger!"

Wang Yi smiled and said, "I have practiced a little, but it still doesn't work!"

Team Leader Fan on the side also smiled and said: "How is your condition? There is no injury risk, right?"

"Don't worry!" Wang Yi shook his head and said with a smile; "I already had an examination before coming here!"

Leader Fan nodded and said, "You have to do it again when you go back."

"good!"

"Are you going back first, or waiting for the others?"

Zhang Chen asked.

Wang Yi thought for a while and said: "Is this the time to come back?"

"Almost! It's only about three hours before and after. You, Guo Liang, Yu Hao, Liu Kairui, Chen Man and Lucai are all on the nearest flight!"

Wang Yi was surprised: "What a coincidence?"

"What a coincidence for you two, Chen Man and Lucai are on the same flight."

Wang Yi nodded and said, "Then let me wait for them and let's go back together!"

"Okay!" Leader Fan nodded. He didn't want to bother picking people up a second time.

After Wang Yi left the airport, about an hour later, Guo Liang and Yu Hao also walked out.

The two are midfield partners, with similar heights, similar builds, and even the slightest similarity in appearance.

For this reason, Chinese fans gave them the nickname "Haier Brothers".

Guo Liang and Yu Hao are stronger in stature. Since they have played in the Premier League, they pay great attention to physical confrontation training.

Compared to Wang Yi, it’s also quite different.

The two greeted Team Leader Fan and Zhang Chen, agreed to their plan, and walked into the bus.

Facing the arrival of two teammates, Wang Yi also started chatting enthusiastically.

About half an hour later, a broken gong suddenly sounded.

"Ouch? Where are there so many people? Is it so lively?!"

No need to think too much, with this pure Northeastern accent and festive loud voice, it is undoubtedly Liu Kairui.

Liu Kairui is wearing designer clothes. Let’s not talk about whether they match or not. They are quite expensive anyway.

He held his bag under his arm and shook his head as he walked, looking like he was slipping away.

Seeing Liu Kairui's improper image, Zhang Chen and Team Leader Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Team leader Fan even scolded: "The TV station is filming, don't be embarrassed!"

Liu Kairui said with a surprised look on his face, "No Hanchan!"

He shook his sequined coat and said, "How fashionable!"

"In these dog days, you are wearing something like a reflector, who are you going to shoot to death!" Zhang Chen said angrily.

Liu Kairui looked down at his coat and said, "Doesn't it look good?"

Zhang Chen: "Do you think it looks good?"

"It's pretty good-looking!" Liu Kairui shook his coat and fanned the air; "It's just a little too annoying!"

Leader Fan smiled bitterly and said, "Get in the car quickly!"

Liu Kairui: "Don't accept an interview? I've prepared a speech."

"I have plenty of time. I'll let you speak from now on, okay?" Zhang Chen had no choice but to deal with Liu Kairui, the 'social cow patient', and urged him quickly.

Hearing this, Liu Kairui gave a thumbs up and said: "Be particular!"

After saying that, he shook his head and left.

Another hour or so passed.

The person that reporters and fans have been waiting for day and night is finally here!

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