Manchester United's heir apparent, but can't play football.

Chapter 50: Generous Rewards! (Chinese National Football Team Story)
The fourth official held up an LED sign on the sidelines: 3 minutes of stoppage time.

The Japanese team pressed forward aggressively.

The entire Chinese team retreated.

"hold onto."

"If we hold on for a few more minutes, we can win the game."

"Danger! Shinji Kagawa is dribbling into the penalty area!"

"pretty."

"Li Luo's timely defensive support and crucial clearance! This type of midfielder doesn't rely on a specific system."

"During the dead ball phase, the camera panned to the sidelines, and both coaches looked extremely tense."

Studio.
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Go China!
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Hold on! Don't panic!
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Hope is in sight, focus, don't be a failure!
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[I'm on tenterhooks; I don't want my comfortable life to catch up with me.]
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[Lok is awesome! His athleticism is insane, his explosive speed is incredible, and he's playing like Yaya Toure in the J-League.]
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[In the national team, Li Luo doesn't rely on a specific system; in his club, Li Luo brings his own system.]
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[It must be said, the atmosphere in the Chinese stands was truly magnificent.]

The singing at Tianhe Stadium grew louder and louder.

At this moment.

Tens of thousands of Chinese fans united as one to maximize the home advantage.

The singing seemed to possess power, like invisible chains binding the Japanese team's feet, and like armor draped over the Chinese team's shoulders.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Li Luo was active at the forefront of China's defense line, using his spatial awareness to do everything in his power to disrupt the Japanese team's offensive chain.

"The last thirty seconds."

"Hold."

"Asano Takuma took a few steps back, feigning an inclination, then accelerated with a quick step and cut diagonally into our penalty area."

"Keisuke Honda receives the ball outside the penalty area, makes a through pass. It's a feint! He dribbles laterally and then passes it across."

"Oh no, our defenses have been breached."

"Shinji Kagawa! A curling shot from outside the penalty area."

"Whose big forehead blocked it?"

"Corner kick."

"In the final moments, the Japanese team was awarded a corner kick."

"This cannot be taken lightly."

"We must hold on!"

The Japanese coaching staff was very nervous.

Aguirre feigned composure, though his legs trembled slightly.

If we lose the game.

He might be fired.

No.

The rice bowl is now teetering on the brink of collapse.

The Japan Football Association put him in charge of the rebuilding work, with the top priority being to solve the defensive problems. However, the Japanese team was blown out by Li Luo with three goals tonight!

The Chinese coaching staff also faced challenges.

Trailing by two goals, they came back from three to win. If they were tied at the last moment, wouldn't all of Li Luo's hard work have been in vain?
Perrin and assistant coach Li lay on the sidelines, loudly reminding their players of their positions.

It's quite possible that the team will take a tactical corner kick.
"cheer!"

"Victory is within reach, keep fighting until the very last moment!"

"The Japanese goalkeeper also rushed up; they're going to make one last desperate attempt."

The Japanese fans in the away stands were filled with mixed emotions and looked anxious.

Like
Just like in the finale of an anime, the protagonist gets beaten up by the big demon king, then reminisces, gains the power of some bond with his partner, stands up and talks for a long time, and then suddenly turns into a monster and makes a comeback.

possible!
Shinji Kagawa is using verbal sparring on Li-san!

The Chinese team's penalty area was filled with towering heads.

Shinji Kagawa clenched his fists and muttered something to the Chinese genius with a serious expression.

Li Luo: "."

What are you mumbling about?

Snapped.

A crisp sound of the ball being struck.

The football lifted off the ground and fell towards the Chinese team's penalty area.

In spatial perception, geometric models perfectly control all dynamic information.

Ball trajectory.

Spacing of the Chinese national team's defensive line.

Japan's offensive chain and finishing point.

Li Luo took two running steps, pushed off the ground, and leaped high into the air.

Snapped!
The wildly spinning football was cleared from the field.

Shusaku Nishikawa, who was also jumping to contest the header, was violently knocked over in mid-air.

In the footage, the soccer ball falls to the ground and slowly rolls out of bounds.

Beep! Beep beep~
The referee blew the final whistle.

The whistle was heavenly music for the Chinese team, but a funeral dirge for the Japanese team.

Everything came to an end tonight.

China 3:2 Japan.

The Tianhe Stadium erupted in cheers like a landslide or a tsunami.

Countless people shouted the hero's name.

"Li Luo!!!"

"Li Luo!!!"

"Li Luo!!!"

The Chinese national football team players collapsed on the grass, exhausted.

The defending side expends more energy.

The Japanese player looked dejected, bent over, pressed his hands to his knees, and gasped for breath.

The physical condition of this group of Chinese and Japanese players is quite good. In recent years, the AFC Champions League has required a certain amount of playing time, which has gradually led to fierce competition among Asian powerhouses. Of course, it cannot be compared with the top five European leagues.

What about Li Luo?
The camera panned and revealed that the Chinese prodigy ran across the advertising boards and the track, throwing his jersey into the Chinese stands.

Two West Asian linesmen chased after him, and according to the rules, they were to give the match ball to the hero who had completed his hat-trick.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the match has ended."

"What we experienced tonight was not just a football match, but an epic chapter of faith and miracles."

"We were down by two goals at one point and were overwhelmed by Japan's relentless attacks."

"At the most critical moment, young player Li Luo came on as a substitute and turned the tide, single-handedly taking on the entire Japanese defense."

"Charging into battle alone."

"A devastating long-range artillery barrage."

"An unstoppable high-altitude bombing."

"His three goals were not luck or coincidence, but the embodiment of willpower and the blossoming of the spirit of never giving up on the green field."

"A perfect debut for the national team."

"The ultimate in individual heroism."

"Li Luo's brilliant performance tonight is destined to become a valuable spiritual asset for Chinese football, inspiring countless young people who love football."

Even in dire straits, one can still illuminate the path to victory.

"I am He Wei, thank you all for your company."

"Tonight, we witnessed a miracle."

Viewers in front of their televisions watched Li Luo's goal with rapt attention, their blood boiling and faces flushed with excitement.

CTV5 live broadcast room.

He Wei breathed a long sigh of relief.

He couldn't help but smile, guessing that Li Luo's name would soon appear in exam questions for primary and secondary school students across the country.

Coach Zhang kept chuckling as he carefully analyzed the changes in the data of both teams before and after Li Luo entered the game.

Perrin and Assistant Professor Lee excitedly pumped their fists.

Translator Zhao and her staff embraced excitedly.

"Won."

"We really won!"

"Why are you still standing there?"

The crowd rushed toward Li Luo one after another.

Some are happy, some are sad.

Japanese fans left the stadium dejectedly.

Goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa, his eyes red-rimmed, looked dejected.

The J-League elites were also traumatized.

Especially Takuma Asano, a promising young star on whom the island nation's football world placed high hopes, finally experienced tonight the gap between himself and the talents of the top five leagues.

Two direct confrontations with Li Luo.

Like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.

"The gap between me and Li Sang is too big; perhaps I'll never catch up to him in this lifetime."

Tears dripped onto the grass.

Keisuke Honda stood up and shouted angrily, "You idiot! Stand up like a man! Your generation should feel honored to have an opponent like Li-san!"

"His existence is a driving force, a driving force that makes you stronger."

Say so.

His inner thoughts were different.

He clenched his fist and then relaxed it.

Two months later at the Asian Cup, Japan's full-strength squad, who had been playing in Europe, will be back. If they face the Chinese team, we must help Japan's new generation of players overcome their fear of Lee Sang!

Li Luo's video materials and data analysis report were quickly transmitted back to the island nation by the Japanese teaching assistant.

That night, the Japan Football Association building was brightly lit.

The Korean Football Association did not sleep a wink that night.

That night, the Chinese Football Association launched a massive crackdown.

Tianhe Stadium seemed to be hosting a grand festival.

The fans lingered for a long time, reluctant to leave.

Li Luo felt a little unwell, waved goodbye to the stands, and slowly walked towards the passageway.

The team doctor and staff followed closely behind.

Click.

The spotlights flashed continuously.

Even after the match ended, photographers continued to capture every moment of the heroes.

[Mission Completed: National Team Debut.]

[Task Feedback: Life is not always smooth sailing; failure is the main theme. Learn how to face failure. What? You won? You actually won?!]

[Mission Reward: Dark Gold Treasure Chest.] A cold, mechanical, synthesized voice quietly sounded.

Li Luo looked up and saw a box engraved with ancient patterns, floating in mid-air.

[Prize Pool Preview:]

【Environmental Adaptation Module A】

[Physical recovery rate B]

[Citrus green bubble gum * 60]

【Binding Rope *1】

[Modular Furnace *1]

[Template Reset Hammer *1]

[Robben's hair growth serum *1.]

[Beckenbauer's Love Letters *1]

【.】

Why are all these strange and weird things?

[Dark Gold Treasure Chest Opening]

squeak~
The ancient treasure chest emitted billowing black smoke, which surged wildly towards Li Luo.

Congratulations on obtaining the "King of Weaknesses" module (Unique)

The king of the weakest foot has no weakest foot.

[Additional attribute boosts: Ball control increased by 1%, speed increased by 1%, physical contact increased by 1%, jump increased by 1%, shooting increased by 1%]

Without a weak foot, your passing, stopping, dribbling, and shooting will become unpredictable.

Your tactical role will be more versatile, and you won't be 'confined' to the left midfield position at the macro tactical level.

Your athletic ability has improved.

What a good thing.

A comprehensive upgrade of attributes.

More importantly, combat effectiveness has increased.

The King of the Reverse Foot allows Li Luo's left foot to perfectly unleash the power of all modules.

Tactical freedom has been further enhanced.

It has a wide range of offensive and defensive methods.

The ball control radius has increased.

What's even more terrifying is that "King of the Reverse Feet" is a growth-type module, and its power will become stronger as Li Luo's various attributes improve.

of course.

Some players also possess the qualities of a player with an inferior foot, but unfortunately, their other weaknesses are obvious, leading to a nomadic life and a stint in various lower-level leagues.

The cold, mechanical synthesized sound did not stop.

[Shock Points Gained: 524568]

what?
Did I get over 500,000 "shock points" at the event tonight?
Our compatriots have given us so much.

[You led the Chinese team to victory against the stronger Japanese team, triggering an additional event:]

[You can spend 500,000 Shock Points to exchange for a Platinum Treasure Chest!]

[Currently redeeming.]

Surprise!

Li Luo never imagined that this trip back to China would turn him into a super genius who would amaze the world of football!
There's no need to worry about falling into the awkward situation of "being timid in the Bundesliga but aggressive in Asian competitions".

What Bundesliga hunks and giants dare to try and cut down my timber? They'll be sent flying!

Congratulations on obtaining the Platinum Chest.

A treasure chest, gleaming with dazzling light, floated in mid-air.

I didn't look at the prize pool.

Enable directly.

[Congratulations on obtaining: Injury Recovery Rate Module A!]

Your injury recovery speed far surpasses that of ordinary players.

[Messi and Hazard suffered ankle injuries from tackles during the match, but after a short rest, they were able to get up and continue running as if nothing had happened.]

What a good thing.

Li Luo's first thought wasn't about injuries.

Instead, it was a long-range heavy artillery piece.

The physical strain caused by the Mateus Cannon was immense.

With the injury recovery rate module, I can unleash more long-range shots in matches without restraint!

[Potential injury detected; injury recovery speed module activated.]

[We are accelerating the recovery of my soleus muscle injury.]

[We are working to expedite the recovery of the cartilage injury in my right ankle.]

[We are working to expedite the recovery of the tendon injury in my left ankle.]

[Recovery of the meniscus injury is being expedited.]

[Recovery of inner thighs is progressing rapidly.]

Am I sick?

Li Luo was completely unaware that he was just feeling a little uncomfortable all over his body from charging into battle, blasting shots, high-speed sprints and headbutts, and desperately helping out on defense tonight.

He doesn't need to fight so hard at Wolfsburg, and he doesn't need to switch to an all-around midfielder form.

Because De Bruyne, Maranda, and Gustavo share the midfield duties.

Fortunately, we now have an injury recovery rate module.

However, the super heavy cannon's effect on the body's recovery process is very slow.

I need to train hard and try to have the physique of a peak Matthäus in the next two or three years. That guy can fire heavy cannons like he's firing a machine gun.

After taking a shower.

After changing into his sportswear, Li Luo walked out of the locker room and followed the staff to the parking lot.

Passing through the mixed interview area.

Reporters rushed to get a peek.

"Li Luo, say a few words."

"It's rare for you to come back, let's talk!"

Li Luo stopped walking with a smile.

A dense array of microphones were shoved into his mouth.

The cordon was almost torn apart, and the security personnel quickly spread their arms.

A sports reporter, looking anxious, asked: "In the Asian Cup two months from now, the Chinese team will face many strong opponents. Are you confident you can defeat them?"

The Chinese genius nodded: "I'm confident."

"Why? Could you elaborate from a tactical and technical perspective?"

"Because I'm here."

Li Luo looked completely at ease.

Everyone was stunned.

clap clap clap!
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause that lasted for a long time.

News stories dominated the trending topics on Chinese social media.

LED screens in major shopping malls, small TVs on buses and subways, and all streaming media were repeatedly playing highlights of Li Luo's performance for the country.

It became a huge hit.

Even first-graders who don't have time to watch the games can call out Li Luo's name.

Perrin's brilliant move: bringing on Li Luo.

Mr. Black Gold points out a bright path for Chinese football: solid defense, pass the ball to Li Luo.

China's national football team defeated Japan 3-2. Young Chinese player Li Luo came off the bench and turned the tide, completing a hat-trick.

"Riding alone, Li Luo, riding on his flaming wheels, shatters the Japanese defenses."

Violent Aesthetics: The devastating power of super cannons shatters the Japanese team's belief.

A beautiful arc that cuts through the Milky Way.

The ultimate display of primal charm: Li Luo makes a fleeting appearance, smashing the Japanese gate with a headbutt!

In the final moments, Li Luo's powerful header clearance ended Japan's furious comeback.

Japanese media: "Will you dance like this? The J-League's elite players are decimating the young footballers, who are like leaves fluttering in the wind."

South Korean media: All of Lee Rak's weaknesses have been exposed by our team; let's see who prevails in the Asian Cup.

A lengthy analysis (over 10,000 words): Li Luo's strategy of breaking free, advancing, coordinating defense, and sweeping away enemies—a spatial philosophy perfectly aligned at every moment.

The Sun reports: Li Luo will have a secret meeting with an Eastern girl in the next two days.

Not only that.

The central media also gave extensive coverage to Li Luo's performance in this match, praising his tenacious will and indomitable spirit as setting an example for young people across the country. This was truly inspiring.

The number of comments, likes, and shares skyrocketed.
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[That was awesome! Li Luo pulled off a stunning comeback and crushed the Japanese team on home soil!]
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[Hmph, I, Luo, will single-handedly crush the entire Japanese team.]
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【Dili dili dili~ Our hero Li Li Li~ Li Luo!】
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What weaknesses did the South Korean media analyze? They're so arrogant; they might get thrashed by Roma in the Asian Cup!
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[It's so inspiring, especially that photo, "Heroes of China Under the Five-Starred Red Flag."]
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Li Luo, let's win back the Asian Cup! We almost won it back then!
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[Li Luo was a Xavi-Pirlo-esque playmaker at Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, but upon returning to the national team, he transformed into a Matthäus-esque all-around midfielder.]
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My cousin works in logistics for the national football team, and he has a rumor that Li Luo eats seven meals a day!
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Who is the "Oriental girl" mentioned in The Sun?

Li Luo didn't know any Eastern girl at all.

The entire Chinese national football team returned to their hotel.

He didn't go anywhere. He ate something quick, reviewed the game with the coaching staff, and then went to his room.

Under the influence of some mysterious force, no one dared to invite China's geniuses to any victory banquet to offer toasts. No, the victory banquets all turned into a collective canteen-style dining atmosphere.

Perrin talked to the players about the defensive problems while eating.

Teaching Assistant Li blew on his bangs, looked around, and was horrified to find that several leaders, as well as their underlings, had all disappeared.

hotel room.

knock knock knock.

Tom knocked on the door and handed Li Luo a revised itinerary.

"Li, we can't go to Changlong Safari Park on the last day."

"why?"

Li Luo plans to relax and visit the wildlife theme park, which boasts the world's largest and most diverse animal population.

Tom said mysteriously, "See for yourself."

"What? Someone wants to see me that day?"

"Correct."

Drop drop drop.

The phone rang.

When Li Luo looked at the message, he saw that it was from Lauren, Lei, Larissa, and other girls.

I am now a role model for many teenagers.

Wouldn't that be like Nedved?
When he was young, Nedved once said: "My private life is very clean. I have no scandals and I have not dated many young models and female celebrities because many teenagers are my fans. I am their role model and I cannot lead them astray."

After retiring.

Nedved played a very flamboyant game, and some obscene videos were exposed by the media. He said, "My little fans have all grown up."

　There will be another chapter later. I'm going out for dinner now, and I'll try to update 10,000 words today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)