Football: Starting with the Crescent Moon Slash

In front of the Bernabéu stadium, fans dressed in white sang Real Madrid's anthem at times, and at other times chanted Jiang Yan's name.

Regardless of this young player's background or skill level.

Tonight, he is the hero of the Bernabéu!

Shortly after the El Clásico ended, related reports flooded the media.

The keywords in these reports are all the same: rising star, prodigy, creating three goals and the crescent moon.

A young Chinese player, trained in the national youth system, single-handedly changed the course of the game in such a fierce match as the national derby.

This would be headline news in any newspaper, let alone in a football powerhouse like Spain.

After returning to the Real Madrid Castilla dormitory.

Jiang Yan's phone was never quiet.

The barrage of calls from family back home, the string of exclamation marks from the youth academy coach, even a friend request from Real Madrid's first team PR department, not to mention the notifications from Azzurri and Instagram—the numbers were dizzying.

Lying in bed, Jiang Yan opened the newly appeared system shop.

......

Points: 16

(A victory earns 10 points, a goal earns 2 points, and an assist earns 1 point.)

commodity:

Indian God Oil x1 [1 point]

Specific player's match replay ×1 [10 points]

Stamina Recovery Potion ×1 [30 points]

......

Forward Star Skill Pack x1 [300 Points]

Midfielder Star Skill Pack x1 [300 points]

Backcourt Star Skill Pack x1 [300 points]

......

"Skill packs can still be bought? But they're so expensive..." Jiang Yan muttered. "That makes sense, considering these star players have very strong skills."

Both Beckham's "Crescent Moon" and De Bruyne's "God's Eye View" are extremely powerful skills.

Although his other stats aren't enough to secure a starting position at Real Madrid, these two incredible skills will definitely earn him a place there!

Not only the skill packs for the three star players, but also other items in the store have much to offer.

[Stamina Recovery Potion]: Restores full stamina upon ingestion and can be used at any time.

This is a good thing, after all, with his current stamina, he is not capable of playing the whole game. He can fight hard in the first half and take drugs in the second half!

but......

"This should pass a urine test, right?"

I was just thinking about it.

buzzing...

Jiang Yan picked up his phone and took a look.

It clearly reads: Head Coach, Benitez.

When the call connected, Benitez's voice came from the other end.

"Congratulations, Jiang, you're a celebrity in Madrid now."

"It's all thanks to you." Hearing this, Benitez paused, then said, "If you hadn't given me the opportunity to play, how could I have shone so brightly?"

"Jiang, you're such a smooth talker."

Clearly, Benitez was quite pleased with Jiang Yan's flattery.

"I'm just stating the facts. If I'm a thoroughbred horse, then you're my discerning patron!"

Ha! Tremble, Spaniards!

This is the way of human relationships and social interactions in the East.

Benitez smiled, then quickly changed the subject.

"Alright, you smooth-talking brat, leave those words to 'The Empress Dowager'!"

"What do you mean?"

"You're lucky, kid. The Empress Dowager wants to see you and has prepared a new contract for you. See you in her office tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.!"

Jiang Yan's heart pounded as the phone call ended.

A new contract!

This signifies Florentino Pérez's approval of him, and from now on, he can truly play for Real Madrid!

Then, an unexpected message arrived.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Congratulations, Jiang, you're one of us now.

After learning of Jiang Yan's contract renewal, Cristiano Ronaldo immediately sent a congratulatory message.

Jiang Yan: Thank you, Cristiano, you are my idol.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I hope to see more of your free kicks.

Jiang Yan: Yes, I'm afraid I'll be the one taking free kicks from now on.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Let's work together.

Jiang Yan put down his phone, surprised that Cristiano Ronaldo, the team's senior player, would take the initiative to message him, a nobody. He was filled with mixed emotions.

Cristiano Ronaldo gives him the feeling of a friendly older brother next door.

......

The next day.

The holiday following a team's match day.

Jiang Yan arrived at Florentino's office early.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two sides got straight to the point and began negotiations on the Jiang Yan contract.

"Jiang, last night's match made our fans remember your name, and this contract is our sincerity."

Jiang Yan was slightly taken aback, then bowed and nodded.

"Mr. President, thank you. Playing for Real Madrid is my dream."

Real Madrid never mistreats talented players.

Florentino presented the contract to Jiang Yan.

This contract promotes him from Castilla to the first team for three years, with an annual salary of one million euros after tax, an average playing time of twenty minutes, bonuses for goals and assists, a series of cup competition bonuses, 50% image rights, and a ten million euro release clause.

For a young player from a youth training program, this contract is already considered an exceptionally good deal.

Florentino's actions have always been decisive, and what he values ​​most is Jiang Yan's potential.

He is now known as the "new Beckham" among discerning Real Madrid fans.

Moreover, the huge Eastern market behind him is also something Florentino values.

Jiang Yan glanced at the contract terms and signed his name in the blank space.

"Mr. President, I will repay Real Madrid's trust with more goals and victories."

After signing the contract, the two took a group photo.

"Welcome to Real Madrid's first team, Jiang," Florentino said with a smile. "Benitez told me that you'll get some playing time in the Champions League group stage match three days from now."

......

After a busy day, Jiang Yan was finally able to lie down and get some rest.

He spent the whole day undergoing physical examinations and signing contracts, and also greeted other Real Madrid players. Real Madrid even hired a nutritionist for him, since his current physique is still too thin, and building muscle is imperative.

Lying in bed, I thought about what Florentino had said that morning.

"The Champions League...that's something to look forward to."

As he pondered these thoughts, he drifted off to sleep.

The third day was Real Madrid's training day.

After Jiang Yan finished packing, he headed to the training ground.

On the way, he discovered that the system also sends out some so-called "system logs" every day.

After opening the system log.

Sufficient rest and a balanced diet have strengthened your body.

[Gain 0.05 free attribute points, which can be allocated.]

wdf?

No wonder he's a role model for Beckham's growth; he's really growing up slowly!

We arrived at the training ground.

After a simple welcoming ceremony, today's training began.

Since it's recovery training, Jiang Yan can handle the intensity; he won't embarrass himself on the first day of training.

After the basic recovery training and tactical explanations were completed.

"Hey, I said... how about we have a free-kick match?"