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

Chapter 81 Post-Match Transition: The Super Blind Box! (Chinese National Football Team Story)
People's Daily: China's national football team has had its best start to the Asian Cup in 27 years; Li Luo breaks the curse.

Xinhua News Agency: Chinese midfielder Li Luo scores two goals and provides two assists, securing China's qualification for the knockout stage of the Asian Cup with early goals.

Li Luo's match photos and video highlights went viral across the East, igniting the passion of countless fans: he wasn't a star player from another country, but a super genius belonging to China.

With more than 20 days to go before the Chinese New Year, the good news from the Asian Cup has already ignited the festive spirit.

The good news wasn't a narrow victory with twists and turns, but a resounding and exhilarating triumph!

From the shouts of fans staying up late to watch the game on their screens to the cheers flooding social media, the joy of the fans is not only the immediate excitement of victory, but also the anticipation and expectation for the team to regain its fighting spirit.

The scene at the post-match press conference.

Perrin's smile remained relaxed throughout.

"Li changed the team's spirit, and he also changed my spirit."

"For a moment, I really thought I was a handsome man."

"Li's performance is incredible. He has given everyone hope in just two games."

"He is a ray of light."

"In the knockout stage, the Chinese team will face even stronger opponents. The coaching staff will go all out and make all the necessary preparations."

clap clap.

There was thunderous applause.

Media reporters from other Asian countries were also impressed by Li Luo's outstanding performance and refrained from creating sensational headlines.

Studio.
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[Perrin is good; he's honest and doesn't exaggerate the players' contributions as his own, unlike some coaches.]
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Li Luo has become an absolute sensation across Asia; he's the embodiment of heroism.
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If he wins the Asian Cup, he'll definitely be the number one athlete in China, right?
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[The key is that his playing style is also cool.]
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[No need to even think about it, that Korean kid Son, his achievements, statistics, and status aren't as good as Li Luo's, right? He's involved in girl groups every day, trying out different styles, and girl groups are practically begging to get close to him.]
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Who wouldn't like Li Luo's performance in the Asian Cup? I bet Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian actresses would be even more enthusiastic and proactive around him.
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[I know what's important. During the Asian Cup, he'll definitely be focused on preparing for the matches and won't pay any attention to any women. Pshaw! He won't pay any attention to them after the Asian Cup either!]

After thanking the fans, Li Luo hurriedly returned to the locker room to take a shower.

[The level of shock achieved at the scene has reached 713769!]

[International Cup All-Star Blind Box: Exchange Cost: 100 million Shock Points; 286231 more Shock Points Needed!]

Wow!
China's national football team has qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stage ahead of schedule.

The audience at the scene actually contributed another 400,000 shock points to me!
After finishing the last round of group matches, I can redeem my first international tournament blind box!

[Prize Pool Preview:]

[Maradona's "ball control" module.]

[The "Baggio as One with the Ball" module.]

[Pele's "Samba Soul" module.]

[Cruyff's "Insights" module.]

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Half an hour later, Li Luo changed into casual clothes, hurriedly walked out of the locker room, went to the parking lot to board the national football team bus, and returned to the national football team camp.

Just as he was about to step into the mixed zone, a clear and gentle female voice suddenly came from behind him.

"plum!"

Li Luo paused, turning around to look.

A girl in a white uniform was walking gracefully toward him, her press pass held high by two prominent breasts.

She has a typical Eastern face, yet possesses a touch of exotic charm.

Li Luo felt a sense of familiarity with the other person's eyes and brows, but couldn't recall where he had seen them before.

The girl's appearance was very distinctive, a blend of Eastern gentleness and Western vibrancy, with a particularly unique temperament. It inexplicably reminded him of Nie Feng's mother in "The Storm Riders".

"Li, don't you remember me? I'm Davika!" The girl approached, her voice filled with the excitement of a long-awaited reunion.

"Of course I remember. You're the only Southeast Asian girl I know, Davika."

"Li, we...we often exchange messages, and I'm so happy to see you all again today."

"Yes, I only chat with you, a Southeast Asian girl."

Li Luo looked completely at ease.

I remember now, when we were shooting the Bayer ad, the brand found dozens of girls for themselves. Davika was one of them.

He has the other party's contact information.

We chatted frequently, but the replies were mostly copied and pasted.

Because the Southeast Asian girl used a cartoon avatar and spoke in an overly dignified and reserved manner, Li Luo gradually forgot what she looked like.

"Yeah."

Davika's lips curled up slightly, her tone revealing an irrepressible smile, her dimples radiating charm. She then introduced herself, "I'm an official reporter for the AFC organizing committee, here specifically to cover this event. May I bother you for a few minutes?"

The ensuing exchange was relaxed and pleasant.

As an official journalist, the Southeast Asian girl did not ask any pointed questions, and her words were full of just the right amount of praise, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

As the conversation drew to a close...

Devi Cara moved a little closer, lowering her voice to a whisper, tinged with barely perceptible shyness: "Lee, did you see that article in The Sun?"

Li Luo thought for a moment, nodded, and comforted her, "Don't worry about those rumors. The news says I declined your invitation."

That despicable newspaper, The Sun, how could it slander someone's innocence out of thin air?

Davika's fingertips gently clenched the interview notebook in her hand, her eyes brimming with tears, her voice almost overflowing with tenderness: "Then will you refuse?"

After a while.

Li Luo boarded the national football team bus.

After playing two matches in the Asian Cup, even the dignified and reserved cartoon avatar... cough cough, even the dignified and reserved Davika has become enthusiastic and unrestrained towards herself?
It almost couldn't withstand the test.

My resolve wavered several times.

He is a man of principle and has a firm will.

Therefore, the choice was to temporarily refuse the other party.

The methods of using "beauty traps" vary in level.

Bea sends out sexy selfies all day long, exuding primal charm that is direct and passionate; Davika, on the other hand, has gone from being dignified and reserved to now actively probing, and a single question can suddenly captivate you.

The challenges facing the Chinese team are very serious.

How could I act recklessly during the Asian Cup?
We must prepare for the competition seriously.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Li Luo picked up his tablet and watched video recordings of matches he might encounter in the knockout stage.

time flies.

A blink of an eye.

It's Asian Cup match day again.

Canberra Stadium.

The place was packed with people, and every seat was taken.

"Zhuangdianertai! Zhuangdianertai! Good evening, viewers!"

"We are now broadcasting live the third round of the group stage of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup."

"China vs. North Korea."

"Although we have qualified early, we will still fight for honor."

"I am He Wei, the commentator for this match."

"I am Zhang Lu."

Studio.
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Be careful, North Korea's defense is a bit too loose.
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Don't worry, they won't hurt Li Luo.
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【why? 】
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[Fun fact: Peninsula Sun is a Manchester United fan, a die-hard one at that. He once ordered North Korean television to broadcast more Manchester United matches. Perhaps Ri Luo's stunning free-kick a few months ago brought tears to the eyes of this veteran Red Devils.]
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Do North Korean players listen to Taeyang during the game?
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[North Korean players are different from players from other countries. Throughout the Asian Cup, they maintained a very cold attitude towards the media and organizers, and their player selection process is also different from that of other countries.]

Player tunnel.

The atmosphere was depressing.

The North Korean team was silent; every player's face was calm, and they did not communicate with each other.

The front.

Li Luo gazed at the red, churning stands.

After this match ends, the shock points you gain might be enough to redeem a legendary blind box from the International Cup.

Beep!
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The match has officially begun. China has possession of the ball.

Gao Lin kicks off and passes the ball back to the backfield.

"This North Korean team is relatively weak, and the Chinese players are playing with great confidence."

"Don't be afraid of making mistakes, don't be afraid of failures."

The North Korean team showed no intention of playing low-post defense.

They've already lost two matches and been eliminated early; tonight they'll fight for honor.

Courtside.

Perrin was starting to regret it.

Li Luo shouldn't have started in this insignificant match.

What if I get injured?
North Korea's defensive moves are so aggressive!
Zhao, the translator, suddenly asked in confusion, "Why have their defensive actions against Li Luo become less aggressive?"

93 minute later.

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

China defeated North Korea 4-1.

The Canberra Arena was filled with jubilation.

Red flags fluttered in the wind.

"Three resounding victories in the group stage!"

"China's national football team has advanced to the knockout stage of the Asian Cup with unstoppable momentum!"

The director focused the camera on Li Luo, who looked relaxed.

Li Luo stood on the green field, eagerly opening the system panel.

[Shock Points Gained: 1000245!]

[Should I spend 100 million Shock Points to redeem the International Cup All-Star Blind Box?]

[Currently being redeemed]

Rumble!
Rumble!
This was the most terrifying thunder he had ever heard.

A gorgeous card, shimmering with iridescent light, fell from the sky!

The light was intense.

As far as the eye could see, everything else around turned into a vast expanse of white.

[Blind boxes are now open]

The Chinese team will face very strong opponents in the upcoming knockout stage.

We absolutely need a module that allows for immediate combat effectiveness!
However, the preview prize pool is almost entirely composed of players who can immediately contribute.
The figures on the cards keep changing.

Gradually, the changes slowed down and eventually froze.

Suddenly.

A dazzling light enveloped the entire world.

Li Luo seemed to have traveled through time, vaguely seeing a proud figure with untied shoelaces, stepping on a football, facing the dazzling stars of Europe.

[Congratulations on obtaining the Maradona "Ball Sense" module.]

This isn't football, it's war! We must remind the British that they may have won in the Falklands, but they'll never win on the football field.

I'd rather be hated by the whole world than be pitied by it.

As long as I am in the Apennines, you will never be able to rebuild a dynasty.

They're so tall, I have to look up at them—but when I score, they all have to look up at me.

What I miss most is the me who used to play football barefoot in the mud.

Japan team's camp.

clap clap clap!
The solid wood tabletop made a loud thud when it was slapped.

The crisp sound, mixed with the muffled thud of the vibrating wooden planks, made the air tremble.

The room was filled with barely suppressed fervor. The applause, which had started out sporadically, suddenly became intense, making the palms burn.

"Our opponent in the knockout stage is the Chinese team!"

The head of the Chinese Football Association, Da Renbangmi, leaned over the table, his seventy-year-old body taut and straight, his eyes burning with intensity in the wrinkles of his skin.

“We have thoroughly studied every frame of Li Luo on the green field, his feints, his pace, including rhythm changes and his habits of center of gravity games, and we have found a way to limit him.”

"Everyone, I'm counting on you from now on!"

"Hi!"

The responses were crisp and clear, like the cleaving of a knife.

Seventy-year-old Da Renbangmi, with a solemn expression, bowed deeply.

The coaching staff followed closely behind, bowing with equal solemnity, the rustling of their clothes particularly clear in the night.

"Yoshida-kun is a key center-back for a Premier League club, and he will never allow Lee-san to break through the defense as easily as he did in the group stage!"

"Li Sang can't dance in our defense!"

"Li Sang couldn't easily get past his opponent in midfield!"

"Looking at the entire Chinese team, he is the only one who poses a threat!"

Everyone straightened up, their expressions becoming increasingly fervent.

"The Japanese team has canceled its training program and increased the number of key players they have called up from 10 to 16! Even if the Chinese team is lucky and the game goes into extra time, our depth of substitutes is far superior to theirs!"

"This is a battle we cannot afford to lose!"

"We are not only going to defeat the Chinese national team, but also Li Sang, and the spiritual totem of Chinese football!"

The speakers in the corner seemed to be malfunctioning, and suddenly a melody resembling funeral music drifted in.

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.
"The cherry blossoms in Kagoshima should be in bloom by then. We'll take a picture with the championship trophy under the trees."

"Everyone, let's give it our all!"

As the final note faded, applause erupted once more, deeper and more intense than before.

The remote Lower Saxony.

Wolfsburg base.

Black Gold unfolded the newspaper, his expression slightly surprised.

"what?"

"In the Asian Cup knockout stage, Li's opponents are those little guys from the Bundesliga and the Premier League."

Wolfsburg's head coach has rejected offers from Chinese Super League clubs, understands the level of the Chinese Super League, and has a lot of experience in the Bundesliga, so he naturally understands their characteristics.

His tone was full of worry.

"The challenges that Li is about to face are extremely difficult!"

"However, I still think he won't lose. Even if the Chinese team loses, Li won't lose!"

Snowflakes drifted gently down onto the grass.

Maranda looked dejected and said in a sad tone, "Boss, the Belgian national team probably won't call me up next time."

Black Gold scratched his head, looking puzzled. "Why are you still here? Sorry, I had a dream last night. I dreamt that you got into trouble on your way to the national team training camp. Cough cough, I didn't curse you! It was just a dream."

News reports are being released one after another.

The Asian Cup knockout stage matchups are in: China vs. Japan.

"The full strength of the team has been assembled for the European tour; Premier League center-back Maya Yoshida: I saw through all of Li Luo's moves."

Kuniya Oojin: When I was young, I witnessed the incredibly powerful Chinese national team. It was an extremely painful memory for Japanese football, and history must never repeat itself.

Transfermarkt: Algorithm Predicts Asian Cup Knockout Stage Results! Japan (4.9 points) vs. China (1.1 points)

The Sun: Li Luo will launch a fierce counterattack against Asian countries on another battlefield!

(End of this chapter)