Thirty years ago, the football field of the Yun City Team was far from today's magnificence, it was just a simple field, but that didn't affect the players sweating it out here.
Seventeen-year-old Wu Da, spirited and impressive, practiced football with his good friend Jin Jiufu. Back then, Jin Jiufu was only 19, and although he couldn't match Wu Da's handso looks, he was brimming with youthful energy.
Huaxia's football over the past thirty years has actually been quite good, with many excellent talents erging, who later beca the backbone of the national team, creating a generation of glory for Huaxia football on the field.
If among these talents, there's one who has the most potential to beco a superstar, it's undoubtedly Wu Da. Wu Da not only has amazing talent but is also very good-looking, which are innate qualities for becoming a football superstar. So even called him the Beckham of Huaxia, who not only plays well but is also handso, attracting countless fans.
In due ti, Wu Da is bound to beco a dazzling big star.
"Ah-Da, do you think we have a chance at the national team selection this ti?" Jin Jiufu kicked the football to Wu Da as he spoke.
Wu Da smiled and said, "I don't know. I just know that no matter where I go, as long as I can play, I'm quite satisfied, and I'll do my best!"
Jin Jiufu said, "Even so, getting into the national team is every football player's dream. Only by making it can you prove you're remarkable and really capable!"
Wu Da said, "Seems like you really want to get into the national team!"
Jin Jiufu replied, "Of course, who wouldn't want to join the national team? Any player who doesn't want to isn't a good player. Ah-Da, don't you want to?"
Wu Da replied with a simple smile, "I do."
Of course he wanted to. The reason he seed indifferent was actually a sign of his confidence.
Wu Da's confidence stems from sothing simple. Just think about how a 17-year-old player led the team to win the Super League championship this season, marking the first ti the Yun City Team ever claid the title. Wu Da thus beca a sought-after rising star in football.
His selection to the national team is already a certainty.
So he's not nervous at all.
If we look further ahead, once Wu Da joins the national team, he'll quickly beco a main player, and the next target is the AFC Asian Cup. If he can lead the national team to win the Asian Cup, he'll beco the most famous football star of the era.
Looking even further, with Wu Da on the national team, it's very likely they could challenge for the World Cup, leading the team to qualify for its first World Cup, and possibly achieve a remarkable result at the World Cup. Even if they don't win it, securing a top-four placent would elevate Wu Da to a world-class superstar status.
In short, Wu Da's future is bright, clearly bright, with no surprises, due to his undeniable strength — strength that's the best proof.
Not only does the outside world think so, Wu Da himself believes this too. His confidence cos from here.
Fortunately, Wu Da doesn't have an arrogant personality; quite the opposite, he is mature for his age. Though he is self-confident and proud internally, he never showcases it nor looks down on teammates.
Thus, Wu Da has always had a good reputation in the team and gets along well with coaches and teammates, with no enemies.
His relationship with Jin Jiufu is especially good; they are close brothers who stick together.
Jin Jiufu envisions the future, "Ah-Da, when we enter the national team, do you think our value will rise dramatically? Will advertisers approach us for ads and will lots of nice sneakers be given to us? I heard those star endorsers for sneakers have endless options."
Wu Da chuckled, "Should be the case."
Wu Da doesn't have strong desires for material things; his heart is solely devoted to football. As long as he can play well, he's satisfied.
Of course, if they perform brilliantly on the national team and beco popular, then value and endorsents won't be an issue.
Seeing Wu Da's disinterest in the topic, Jin Jiufu couldn't help but tease him, "Oh, you! Despite being younger by two years, you are so indifferent! That's no fun! Listen, when I make a na for myself, with tons of money, I'll buy a mansion, luxury cars, and date the most beautiful girls, changing one each day! And you?"
Wu Da said, "? I don't know, maybe find a good doctor for my dad. He has worn himself out with illness all these years because of , and I wish for him to recover and rest well."
Jin Jiufu perspired, suddenly felt a bit bored, as if chatting with Wu Da about this topic was too dull.
In retrospect, it seed they were people from two different worlds. Jin Jiufu's heart was filled with all sorts of desires, and compared to him, Wu Da seed like a worldly hermit, indifferent and free of desires.
"Alright, everyone co together!"
Suddenly, they heard a whistle. The two of them looked over and saw a middle-aged man approaching — it was their head coach.
The head coach blew the whistle, signaling them to gather.
"Today, I want to announce sothing significant: the AFC Asian Cup is coming up soon, and the country is forming a new national team for training. This new national team will represent Huaxia at the Asian Cup! As everyone must know, the Yun City Team has been allocated two spots, aning two players will be selected for the national team! And now the roster is finalized." the head coach said.
With this news, players beca instantly excited.
Jin Jiufu nearly burst into laughter from excitent, glancing at Wu Da.
No need to guess, the two spots — one was for Wu Da, and the other was definitely for him.
After all, within this Yun City Team, aside from the phenonal Wu Da, Jin Jiufu was excellent too, with his performance this season being very impressive, only second to Wu Da!
However...
Jin Jiufu hadn't been happy for long.
The head coach continued, "Unfortunately, I regret to inform everyone that originally the Yun City Team had two spots, but due to adjustnts from above, there's only one spot left now. Let's congratulate Wu Da on being selected for the national team!"
"Yay!"
The crowd cheered, clapping and congratulating Wu Da on his selection to the national team.
Only Jin Jiufu didn't cheer; not only did he not cheer, but he was utterly stunned, with a deeply complex expression.
"Why, why was the number of spots reduced?" Jin Jiufu couldn't help but shout loudly.
The head coach replied, "It's an arrangent from above, you don't need to know the details, and I don't know either. No need to be disheartened, there will be another chance next ti. If there's any comfort for you, I can only say, if there were two spots, you'd be the other one."
The head coach said, patting Jin Jiufu's shoulder to comfort him lightly.
"Alright, everyone continue training!" After saying this, the head coach left.
Players gathered around Wu Da, expressing their congratulations.
Jin Jiufu stood aside, unsure of what he was thinking, suddenly a trace of fierceness flashed in his eyes, quickly disappearing, replaced with a smile as he approached Wu Da.
"Ah-Da, congratulations! Tonight, the usual spot, let's go eat snacks at the street stall, my treat!" Jin Jiufu said, smiling.
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