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In fact, Da Xiang team became popular as early as after the Inter Milan friendly match.

Every day, the training base of the Daxing team is packed with reporters and fans.

Ma Daxing, Huang Mao, and the others looked arrogantly at the media in front of them, as if their Daxing team were the kings and superstars of the football world.

"Coach Ma! How did you manage to force a draw against Inter Milan?"

"Zhuang Qiang! Can you share your tips on making saves?"

"Yellow-haired guy! Was your kneeling down to Icardi for an autograph part of a tactical arrangement?"

Wearing a brand-new (knock-off) Armani suit and sporting a slicked-back hairstyle, Ma Daxing spoke confidently to the camera: "Actually, our Daxing team has always had a unique training system..."

In fact, this "system" includes: taking shortcuts during morning runs, drinking beer after training, and the "Thirty-Six Strategies on How to Pretend to Be Injured to Avoid Training" circulating within the team.

For a period of time afterward, the Da Xiang team became completely arrogant:

The blond-haired man signed a contract to endorse a sports drink, with the tagline "Drink XX, and you'll have even more energy begging for autographs!"

Zhuang Qiang participated in a variety show and performed the stunt of "throwing a glove at the referee," which resulted in skyrocketing ratings.
Ma Daxing even published an autobiography titled "From Rookie to Drawing with Inter Milan," 90% of which was fabricated.
The most outrageous thing is that a film company offered an exorbitant price to make a movie called "The Legend of Da Xiang", and they are considering inviting Shen Teng to star in it.

"We're going to break out of Asia and head to Hollywood!" In the locker room, the team members drank champagne and dreamed about the future.

No one noticed that Suning had already blocked their contact information.

The hype died down faster than expected...

The endorsement of a product by a man with yellow hair was found to be substandard, which led to widespread ridicule online.

Zhuang Qiang's stunt performance went wrong, and he actually hit the host, causing a concussion.

The production company of "The Legend of Da Xiang" has absconded, and the crew has fled with the money.

The final, fatal blow came from a famous football commentator's live broadcast analysis:
"Friends, wake up! Da Xiang team was able to draw with Inter Milan entirely thanks to Wang Duoyu's god-like goalkeeping! Look at their training videos now..."

In the footage, Da Xiang players are sporting beer bellies and frequently make mistakes even in the most basic passing and receiving.

Six months later, when the reporter contacted the Daxing team again:
The training base was overgrown with weeds, and the goal nets were torn like fishing nets.
Ma Daxing's Armani suit cuffs are already ripped;
Zhuang Qiang has a stall at the night market with a sign that reads "Inter Milan Certified Flying Gloves";
The blond guy fared the worst, getting beaten up by fans for boasting that he "knew Icardi"...

On the top floor of the Wang's Building, Ma Daxing and his team knelt at the entrance of Suning's office.

"Du Yu! For the sake of our past friendship..." Ma Daxing's face was covered in snot and tears, "Let's arrange another friendly match for us!"

Suning looked up from the financial statements: "Coach Ma, do you know why you failed?"

"We...were just unlucky?"

"No." Su Ning pressed the remote control, playing a video of the Da Xiang team's "training" over the past six months...

Smoking, drinking, going to bars and flirting with girls, being late for training...

"Inter Milan trains for 6 hours a day, and you can't even last 6 minutes."

"But..." Zhuang Qiang still tried to argue, "After all, we created a miracle!"

"Wasn't that a miracle I created?" Su Ning asked with a smile.

With his last glimmer of hope shattered, Ma Daxing suddenly became hysterical: "Wang Duoyu! Without our Daxing team, what kind of golden goalkeeper are you?!"

"Let me correct you." Su Ning pressed the call button. "Security, see the guest out."

"..."

On the same day, at the Duoyu Youth Training Base.

The 12-year-old students are watching news reports about the decline of the Da Xiang team.

"Remember," the coach pressed the pause button, "football will never let down those who work hard..."

"But fame and fortune feed on lazy good-for-nothings."

Outside the window, the sight of a new generation of teenagers training extra in the rain presents a stark contrast to the scene of the Da Xiang team slacking off in the rain back then.

……

In 2022, as the global pandemic gradually subsided, the medical sector of the Wang Group experienced explosive growth.

"Ark" ventilator: With its ultra-long battery life and intelligent adjustment function, it has captured 30% of the global market share;

"Shield" protective suit: Made of nano self-cleaning material, it is listed as a first-level procurement material by the WHO;
"Qingwen" Special Effect Medicine: An improved version of traditional Chinese medicine formula, with an overseas price as high as $500 per box...

Most shockingly, Wang's biological laboratory suddenly announced at the tail end of the pandemic...

A broad-spectrum anti-coronavirus vaccine has been successfully developed, which can address possible variant strains within the next 5 years.

The Wall Street Journal exclaimed, "This isn't a business; this is the Noah's Ark of the medical world!"

The newly completed Wang's headquarters building in Xihong City has an exterior shape that closely resembles the double helix structure of DNA.

"Why did you choose Xihong City?" a CCTV reporter asked at the housewarming ceremony.

Suning's answer was meaningful: "Because there is the Duoyu youth training base here."

No one knows that the true core lies 30 meters underground in the building…

The P4-level laboratory, a replica from the Resident Evil game, contains frozen antibody samples of dozens of viruses.

At the Geneva Motor Show, the Fish booth was packed with people.

"Swordfish EV": Sodium-ion battery, does not lose power at -30℃;

"Orca Hybrid": A military-grade hybrid system that is listed as a procurement target by NATO;
"Flying Fish Supercar": Inspired by the magnetic levitation technology of "Iron Man," Tesla's stock price fell 5% immediately after the concept car was released...

The most brilliant thing is the marketing strategy...

Buying a Fish car comes with a free VIP viewing ticket to the youth training base, successfully turning fans into car owners.

The moment the Forbes real-time billionaires list was updated, the entire Xihong City erupted in excitement.

"Wang Duoyu's family – with a net worth of US$327 billion, making them the new richest family in China!"

Liu Yifei watched the news on TV, then turned to her husband and asked, "Now can you tell me where all your 'business intuition' comes from?"

Suning smiled and pointed to his head: "There's a system here that works even better than AI."

"Hmph! You're trying to fool me again!" She grabbed a cushion and threw it at him, but was instead pulled into a tight embrace...

Then came another unforgettable, sleepless night.

Soon after, Su Ning and Liu Yifei held their grand wedding, which had been postponed for three years...

The most special part is that on the wedding day, the Fish car factory will roll out its 100 millionth new car, and all employees will receive a red envelope.

On May 20, 2023, the sun was shining brightly.

Liu Yifei, arm in arm with her father, walked across the "Walk of Fame" made of 5 soccer balls.

In the stands, the media who used to mock the "toad eating swan meat" were now frantically pressing their shutters.

"I do." Her voice was broadcast live around the world through the stadium's loudspeakers.

“I’m willing too.” Su Ning had barely finished speaking when he suddenly knelt on one knee and pulled out… from his suit jacket pocket.

It wasn't a ring, but a faded photograph: a young Wang Duoyu, wearing a worn-out jersey, standing at the entrance of the Daxing team.

"Thank you for believing in this boy's dream."

The entire audience was moved to tears.

Even Cristiano Ronaldo, who is used to big events, took out his phone to record the scene.

Returning from its honeymoon, Suning unveiled a major plan at its board meeting:

"The Wang Group will invest 30% of its annual profits into a 'seed fund for the future'..."

"Specially to support poor boys like I was back then, who have dreams."

The projector lights up, displaying images of rural teenagers training.

The soccer balls at their feet all had the same logo printed on them...

A fish leaps out of the water, its tail hooked with a ring.

……

In Bordeaux, France, the morning sun shines on centuries-old vineyards, and dewdrops shimmer among the vines.

Liu Yifei walked barefoot on the soft soil, followed by a group of winery workers.

She wore a wide-brimmed straw hat and held a freshly picked Cabernet Sauvignon grape in her hand. With a gentle squeeze, the deep purple juice slid down her fingertips.

“The tannins aren’t smooth enough.” She frowned slightly and turned to the winemaker behind her. “Adjust the fermentation time again.”

The winemaker nodded respectfully and quickly took notes.

Three years ago, when this Chinese actress bought this historic winery, everyone thought she was just dabbling in it.

But now, her "Luna" series of red wines has made it into Wine Spectator's Top 10 of the year.

Not far away, Suning sat on the estate's terrace, holding a cup of coffee, quietly watching his wife working in the vineyard.

A slight smile played on his lips as he picked up his phone and sent a message:
"Madam, your 'Luna Reserve' sold for a record price again last night—5 euros a bottle."

Liu Yifei's phone vibrated. She glanced at it, couldn't help but laugh, and replied:
"Shall we open a bottle of 1982 Lafite to celebrate tonight?"

Suning raised an eyebrow and replied:
"Why don't we open our own brew?"

"Listen to you."

Liu Yifei's luxury flagship store "Lunatoile" officially opened on Avenue Montaigne in Paris.

The store design blends Eastern aesthetics with European classical style, and the window displays limited-edition handbags that she personally designed...

Each one is inlaid with a natural grape stone from Helan Mountain Winery in Ningxia.

The fashion media was in an uproar:

"Liu Yifei's glamorous transformation from film queen to business tycoon!"

"Lunatoile's sales exceeded 100 million yuan on its first day, marking the rise of Chinese luxury brands!" Even more astonishing is that the brand's core customer base is not Asian billionaires, but rather Europe's old-money class…

Those discerning French nobles and Italian aristocratic families have all been willing to pay for this only luxury brand in China.

"Ms. Liu, how did you do it?" the editor-in-chief of Vogue couldn't help but ask during an interview.

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "Because we don't sell luxury goods, we sell stories."

"Then may I ask how much support your husband, Wang Duoyu, provides?"

"Of course, it's all-encompassing! Wang Duoyu is not only a top-notch goalkeeper, but also the ideal man for women all over the world. He can satisfy any woman's desires."

"..." At this moment, the female reporter looked at Liu Yifei with envy in her eyes.

Behind every product under Liu Yifei's brand today lies a story of sunrise in a Ningxia vineyard, sunset in Bordeaux, or an evening when she and Suning stroll through a winery.

On the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in Ningxia, what was once a desert has now been transformed into an oasis.

Suning bought tens of thousands of acres of Gobi desert here and introduced Israeli drip irrigation technology, managing to grow top-quality wine grapes on the arid land.

"Mr. Wang, the experts say the soil here isn't suitable for Pinot Noir..."

“Then improve the soil.” Suning didn’t look up and continued flipping through the reports.

"But such an investment is too large."

"As the saying goes, people leave their names behind, and geese leave their calls behind. Since we are alive in this world, we should make our due contributions to it."

"Yes, Mr. Wang."

Three years later, Helan Mountain Winery's "Desert Star" dry red wine swept international awards, prompting wine critics to exclaim: "A milestone for Chinese wine!"

What's even more amazing is that Suning has turned the winery into a tourist attraction...

Visitors can stay in glass igloos in the vineyard, where they can look up at the starry sky at night, and each bottle of wine comes with a postcard personally signed by Liu Yifei.

"Duoyu, we've acquired another winery in Burgundy." Liu Yifei pushed open the study door, her face flushed with excitement.

Su Ning looked up from the document and raised an eyebrow: "How many is this?"

“The seventh one.” She laughed and threw herself into his arms. “But this one is different—it has a century-old vineyard, and the Pinot Noir it produces is a clone of the same vine as Romanée-Conti!”

Su Ning pinched the tip of her nose: "Madam, you look more like a businessman than I do now."

Liu Yifei blinked: "Isn't that because you taught me well?"

In fact, their winery empire has already spanned France, Italy, Spain, and even quietly purchased an experimental vineyard in South Africa.

Liu Yifei has transformed from a mere brand ambassador into a true business leader.

Early morning on the terrace of a Bordeaux winery.

Liu Yifei, wrapped in a cashmere shawl and holding a cup of hot cocoa, watched the workers busily working in the vineyard.

Su Ning wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head.

"What's the schedule for today?" he asked in a low voice.

"I have a wine tasting this morning, and this afternoon I'm flying to Milan to look at locations for a new store." She leaned against him. "What about you?"

“I have an appointment with the Saudi Crown Prince to discuss a tank order,” he chuckled. “But I can cancel it and go to Milan with you.”

Liu Yifei turned around and pointed her finger at his chest: "President Wang, you're making me feel like I'm neglecting national affairs."

Su Ning took her fingers and kissed them: "You are my national priority."

In the distance, the vineyards gleamed golden in the morning sun, and a few birds flew across the azure sky.

In the wine cellar at night, Liu Yifei held up a glass of freshly decanted "Desert Star," looking at Su Ning through the amber liquid:

"What's next? How many more wineries will we buy?"

Su Ning swirled her wine glass, a slight smile playing on her lips:
"No, what happens next..."

"We want the world to pay for Chinese wines. Everything we've done recently has been for this purpose."

"..."

Outside the window, a full moon hangs high, illuminating the newly sprouted buds in the vineyard.

……

In 2023, on the outskirts of Xihong City, a brand-new Fish car factory was brightly lit.

Zhuang Qiang, dressed in overalls, stood beside the automated assembly line, carefully adjusting a robotic arm.

His beer belly has shrunk considerably, and his eyes are no longer as unfocused as before.

"Qiangzi, the gyroscope calibration for this batch of flying cars is entrusted to you." The technical supervisor patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't worry! I swear on my life!" Zhuang Qiang straightened his back and spoke in a loud voice.

"It's not that exaggerated! The reason Mr. Wang assigned you to this job is because he believes you are capable of handling it."

"..."

Three years ago, when he was so down on his luck that he had to sell barbecue skewers at a night market, a text message from Suning changed everything:
"Come to the Fish factory and start from the bottom."

There was no special treatment, no senior management position; it was just an ordinary technician job.

But Zhuang Qiang knew that this was the last bit of dignity his brother was giving him...

A chance to stand up again with our own hands.

On Xihong City's food street, "Da Xiang Hot Pot" is doing booming business.

Wearing an apron, Ma Daxing is demonstrating his "football-style" noodle-throwing technique to customers...

Although the actions were comical, the customers laughed uproariously.

This small store, secretly invested in by Suning, has now become a popular spot for online influencers.

"Let me tell you!" Ma Daxing wiped his sweat, "Back in the day, our Daxing team managed to draw with Inter Milan!"

In the corner, blond-haired guy was busy pouring beer for the guests.

He never dared to boast about knowing Icardi again and obediently became a waiter.

Occasionally, a fan would recognize him and simply smile kindly: "Hey! Isn't this the guy who used to beg for autographs on his knees?"

What's even more surprising is that Adi, the team's least noticeable substitute defender, actually opened a football-themed gym with the help of a startup fund provided by Suning, and now he has opened his third branch.

At CES 2023, the Wang Group's booth was packed with people.

A video is playing on a loop on the big screen: a streamlined flying car takes off from Pudong Airport and lands on the shore of West Lake in Hangzhou 15 minutes later.

"Fish Aero X1, the world's first mass-produced flying car," Suning announced into the microphone. "Purely electric drive, vertical takeoff and landing, with a range of 500 kilometers."

The scene exploded.

The Wall Street Journal: "This is not just a revolution in transportation, but a reconstruction of urban form!"

Musk tweeted: "Impressive engineering, but Tesla will be even better next year."

A Middle Eastern tycoon placed an order for 20 vehicles on the spot, requesting gold-plated versions.

What's even more shocking is the price...

It costs only 299 million RMB, which is equivalent to a top-of-the-line Maybach.

"Mr. Wang, how did your Wang Group achieve this?" the BBC reporter pressed.

Suning smiled and said, "Because we have the best industrial robots."

The camera then shifts to the Wang Group's Ningbo base—a true "lights-out factory."

Thousands of intelligent robotic arms operate precisely in the unmanned factory, with only a few technicians monitoring the data.

Here, a flying car chassis can be produced every 90 seconds, with a yield rate of 99.99%.

“These robots…” the German engineer said, trembling as he stroked the robotic arm, “their movements are more precise than those of human welders.”

He was of course unaware that these technologies originated from a simplified version of the copy world.

On the night of Fish Aero's successful maiden flight, Suning invited Zhuang Qiang to his private wine cellar.

"Try it, the Pinot Noir from the winery that Yifei recently acquired in Burgundy."

Zhuang Qiang held the crystal glass, his hands trembling slightly: "Duoyu, I..."

"Stop." Su Ning clinked his glass against his. "If we're brothers, there's no need for thanks."

Zhuang Qiang downed his drink in one gulp, then suddenly grinned and said, "Remember when we were in the Da Xiang team, the two of us sneaked some Erguotou that Coach Ma had hidden away?"

"I remember, the next day in training, you kept diving for the ball in the opposite direction."

"Hahaha……"

The two burst into laughter, and the wine cellar echoed with a long-lost, pure joy.

At the board meeting the following day, Suning unveiled an even more ambitious plan:

"Next year, we will build an 'air transportation hub' in Xinjiang."

"Fish Aero will launch an unmanned freight version the year after next."

"The year after next..." He clicked on the remote control, and the screen switched to space, "to collaborate with SpaceX to develop a low Earth orbit vehicle."

One of the directors couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Wang, what exactly is our ultimate goal?"

Suning looked out the window at the new aircraft undergoing test flights and said softly:

"Let that 'nouveau riche' who was ridiculed back then become the man who changes the world."

...(End of chapter)