Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 28 Shanghai! Shanghai!
"Yuan Kai, which of these teams do you think poses the greatest threat to us?"

Hao Ren inquired.

While packing his luggage, Yuan Kai said, "Hongyuan and Bohai Port No. 3 Middle School are both quite strong, but if we're talking about the biggest threat, it's Guangfa Youth Training!"

Guo Fan rolled his eyes and said, "Just say Chen Shaojie!"

Yuan Kai nodded; "Chen Shaojie's contribution to the team is not just a little bit. With or without Chen Shaojie, Guangfa U15 is like two different teams!"

Guo Fan grinned and said, "Playing with him is really tough. He's so slow, but he just toys with you! I can't say his technique is that great, but if he just flicks me on the left and deflects me on the right, I'm like a telephone pole as he gets past me!"

Wei Lai reminded him, "It's not 'too much,' it's 'to get rid of'!"

“That’s right!” Guo Fan nodded immediately: “It’s disgusting!”

Wei Lai smiled, but he also felt a little wistful inside.

Chen Shaojie, an organizing midfielder, is commonly known as a "ball-blind filter".

Watching him play, he doesn't have any fancy techniques, but he can organize the rhythm of the backfield very well.

The foot frequency isn't fast, but the rhythm is top-notch.

In particular, he excels at switching play to the left and right flanks, helping the team stabilize the midfield and defense while also freeing up his own attacking midfielders.

This is similar to Wei Lai's approach, except that they use different methods.

It's regrettable that Chen Shaojie wasn't part of the future golden generation. The reason is simple: this talented young man, who died young due to injury, didn't get the chance to grow.

If Chen Shaojie hadn't died young and had steadily grown and realized his potential, then China's golden generation wouldn't have suffered from a weak midfield, forcing Xiang Ming to frequently drop back to take on playmaking and even attacking duties.

While Pei Le is undoubtedly an excellent attacking midfielder, his ability to withstand pressure is too weak, and he cannot single-handedly support the midfield.

The only option is for Xiang Ming to sacrifice some of his forward runs and drop back into midfield to receive the ball.

"Let's go for it!" Guo Fan said fiercely. "In the past, we were always worn down by Guangfa until the very end, and then we would concede the ball. This time, Wei Lai can definitely withstand their attack, and we can attack more confidently and boldly!"

"Just do it!"

Wei Lai shook his head and said, "Guangfa is not an easy team to beat. Other teams are also very strong. I may not be able to hold them off!"

Guo Fan: "Brother, be more confident. You can play well against our top-tier teams, but in the Future Stars Cup, you'll be a game-changer."

Yuan Kai and Hao Ren nodded in agreement, clearly acknowledging Guo Fan's words.

Wei Lai has only just been promoted, but his rate of progress is frightening.

Wei Lai is now a force to be reckoned with in the Future Star Cup.

Wei Lai's caution was merely a form of self-doubt stemming from his inability to prove his own strength.

Wei Lai grinned. It was right for him to be cautious, after all, it was his first time representing the Willy Football School's second division team in a competition.

Moreover, he wasn't particularly familiar with the components of the Future Stars Cup.

The next day, a bus from the Willys Football School pulled up in front of the school.

Led by Zhao Xiaotang, the U15 Division B team set off for the competition.

Some members of top-tier teams also came to see them off, though their tone was somewhat sarcastic.

"Don't lose! Losing to Guangfa twice in a row would be too embarrassing for our Willy Football School!"

"Guo Fan, be smarter, stop running around with your head down!"

"Keep it up! We're waiting for your good news!"

"Don't go home after just one game! At the very least, you have to make it out of the group stage, otherwise it'll be a real disgrace!"

Yang Fan glared and said coldly, "Get the hell out of here! With Lao Wei and me here, how could we possibly lose!"

Wei Lai turned his head and saw He Chaoyue looking at him, and silently gave her a thumbs up.

'come on! '

Wei Lai nodded.

Having finally caught up, he wasn't about to stumble here.

The team members boarded the bus one by one, and with Zhao Xiaotang's command, the bus slowly started and headed towards the airport. Shanghai in July is like a giant steamer!

On a bright sunny day, the temperature soared to 37 degrees Celsius, and even the wind blowing in your face was scorching.

At the entrance of the Shanghai Jihong Football Training Base, there is a large balloon archway and a huge banner.

'2025 Future Stars Youth Soccer Championship'

Through the archway, a straight avenue extends toward the golf course, flanked by 16 flags on each side, for a total of 32 flags, each representing a different youth training program.

While the influence of youth football is limited, its scale and audience have generally increased significantly in today's era of advanced social media, thanks to various live streams and promotions.

For example, in order to expand its influence and attention, the organizers of this "Future Stars Cup" invited a large number of online football bloggers.

It is hoped that they will use their influence to boost the popularity of youth football and the attention given to the competition.

These bloggers are also very dedicated, starting with various photo shoots and introductions right from the entrance.

Some were filming videos, some were live streaming, and some bloggers even participated in entertainment matches before the main competition.

The event also attracted the attention of some local residents who came to watch the free match in their spare time, finding it quite interesting.

I wouldn't say I pay much attention to youth football, but I'm just joining in the fun.

"Here they come! The host team for this match! Shanghai Hongyuan U15 team. It's a pity that their top scorer, Qianxi, couldn't participate, but they still have outstanding young players like Kang Jianbin and Yu Panpan! As the host team and a seeded team, Hongyuan U15 team is clearly aiming for the championship!"

A young man, around 25 years old, was taking pictures of the Hong Yuan High School bus with his mobile phone.

The young man, whose online name is 'Goat Maker' and who is affectionately known as Brother Goat by his fans, is a blogger who travels around various leagues in Europe and shares firsthand footage of European competitions with fans.

His passionate and engaging commentary attracted a large number of fans.

Looking at the live stream comments section, Goat Bro noticed that the number of viewers had reached 10,000, and they were having a lively discussion.

'Hongyun's foundation is still strong! Even though Millennium couldn't come because he went to Europe for trials, Kang Jianbin and Yu Panpan can still lead the team. This attacking duo is very strong!'

'Qianxi's talent is absolutely top-notch, but Kang Jianbin and Yu Panpan are also quite good, especially Kang Jianbin; his physical abilities are phenomenal, he's practically a beast ploughing the fields!'

'Are you kidding me? A Warcraft plowing the land? Is this a Warcraft or a cow?'

'Is it okay to plow the opposing defense line like a plough?'

'Hongyun is certainly strong, but this time Willys Football School and Guangfa Youth Training are also participating! Those two are no pushovers!'

'Holy crap? Willie's here too? A Class A agent's here?'

'I heard it's a Class B one!'

'Ah~~~Class B! I can't see He Chaoyue anymore!'

'He Chaoyue definitely won't participate in this kind of competition; her presence would be a huge liability!'

'But Chen Shaojie from Guangfa is here, and he's aiming for the championship!'

"Willie's got a real temper; he lost the match in Water City last time, and he's definitely going to get his revenge this time!"

'Bohai Port No. 3 Middle School shouldn't be underestimated either! After all, they're the national champions!'

These fans who care about youth football were discussing it when, just then, a red bus slowly drove up.

A team leader stepped off the bus first, holding a flag with a shield-shaped design featuring a lion with fiery red mane and beard, its front paws pressing down on a soccer ball.

Upon seeing this logo, many fans from Guangdong province couldn't hold back their excitement.

'My beloved Guangfa Bank! It's gone just like that!'

'The former champions of the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League—who could have imagined they'd be gone just like that!'

'Guangfa was really awesome back then!'

'These children are suffering. Without a clear career path, their future is uncertain!'

How many more years can GF's youth training program last? They're just living off their past achievements!

Sigh! It's all tears when I think about it!

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