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Chapter 98: The Champion Award Ceremony

Chapter 98: The Champion Award Ceremony (Chinese National Football Team Story)
"China won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup!"

"We have witnessed history."

"For the first time in history, the name of the Chinese national men's football team is engraved on the championship trophy. Every stroke is a symbol of glory."

"Li Luo, the best player of the Asian Cup!"

"Li Luo, the Golden Boot winner of the Asian Cup!"

"A fleeting glimpse, a resounding clang piercing the air—the Republic's sharpest sword!"

"Who in the world does not know you?"

"After years of waiting, Chinese football's journey has been filled with confusion and setbacks, but Li Luo is like a ray of light in the darkness."

"At this moment, the Sydney night sky was completely illuminated by dazzling fireworks. Every spark that rose into the sky celebrated victory, and every ray of light reflected the five-star red flags waving in the stands. Countless people shouted Li Luo's name in unison!"

"Australian Stadium at Night"

He Wei's hard-won composure was once again melted by the sight on the green field: countless fans leaped over the hurdles, rushed across the track, and jumped over the advertising boards, turning the green field into a sea of red—red flags, red jerseys, red scarves.
The 64-year-old coach Zhang was stunned and speechless for a long time: In his lifetime, he finally saw the Chinese team stand on the top of Asia.

Under the fluttering red flag.

Li Luo's figure rose and fell in the crowd, attracting everyone's attention.

this moment.

He is a hero loved by countless people.

With unstoppable momentum, he led the Chinese team to consecutive victories against Japan, Australia, and South Korea, making history and standing atop Asia.

One man's Asian Cup.

Click!

The spotlight flashed.

The photographer kept pressing the shutter to record this classic moment: "Chinese people at the Asian Cup final".

Perrin, translator Zhao, assistant coach Li, and all the staff rushed onto the green field immediately to participate in the celebration.

I don't know who started it, but the familiar melody spread with the evening breeze, weaving into a chorus:

The five-starred red flag flutters in the wind.

"How resounding is the song of victory!"

Passionate emotions, sparks that converge.

It was as if every syllable was plucking at the heartstrings of countless people, overlapping with Li Luo's rising and falling figure.

After countless days and nights of waiting.

The evening breeze carried the songs and cheers, finally delivering the word "champion" to every corner that had been eagerly awaiting the victory.

Many people stood there, gazing at the distant figure of the hero, tears streaming down their faces.

Gao Lin and Hao Junmin embraced and wept.

After a while.

Li Luo was carefully put down.

Perrin helped him put on his shoes, translator Zhao helped him wipe his sweat with a dry towel, teaching assistant Li handed him water, and other staff members supported him like stars around the moon.
Reporters from various countries scrambled through the crowd, eagerly handing over their microphones.

"Li Luo! Your name will be forever etched in the history of Asian football. You made the five-star red flag fly high at the pinnacle of Asian football. What would you like to say? Who would you most like to share this joy and honor with right now?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Luo said, "Right now, I most want to share this joy and honor with the people of my motherland."

clap clap.

There was a wave of applause.

"We dedicate the Asian Cup trophy to the people of our motherland."

AFC staff busily began setting up the awards ceremony stage.

The camera quietly followed Li Luo's retreating figure. The Chinese prodigy walked much slower than he had on the field, slowly leaving the green field.

The moment I stepped into the passage.

The shadow fell on his profile.

It seems difficult to maintain that calm.

Li Luo lowered his head, raised his hand, and gently touched the corner of his eye.

next second.

The figure disappeared from the camera's view.

However, this subtle action was quietly imprinted in the hearts of countless Chinese football fans.

Some were happy, some were sad. The South Korean players collapsed on the sidelines, looking disheveled.

Son Heung-min cried his eyes out.

"Why are you crying? Don't embarrass the Korean team! Heungmin, cheer up! We old guys are retiring too. You have to shoulder the responsibility like a man and lead the new generation of Korean players to create the future."

"Li Luo is only 18 years old this year. You will have many opportunities to beat him in the future, damn it! Why are you crying even harder? Hey, hey, hey! Don't think about rushing back to Germany tonight. You still have to wash my socks."

The Australian stadium gradually quieted down.

Not long after, the stands erupted in cheers as figures emerged from the passageway.

"The national football team players have changed their clothes in the locker room and are ready to receive the awards."

"Now coming into view is the Manchester United heir, the Wolfsburg midfield maestro, the Bundesliga's best player of the first half of the season, the Europa League's best player in the group stage, the core player of the Asian Cup champions, the Asian Cup Golden Boot winner, the Asian Cup's best player, and the Republic's sharpest sword."

"Li Luo!"

"Hehehe, he has a bright smile. Look at him, he has the aura of a superstar! At a glance, you can clearly see that Li Luo is different from others. For example, if we look through the videos, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Baggio, Maradona, etc., their aura was also different from their teammates back then."

"Perrin and his teammates were laughing and urging him to be the first to step onto the podium."

Spotlights and cameras followed the Chinese hero.

Li Luo once again became the focus of the entire event.

As he walked toward the stage, he suddenly noticed rows of hostesses on both sides of the carpet, from different Asian countries, all smiling and looking at him.

A completely different charm is hidden in her smile.

All kinds of styles.

Refined and gentle, bright and generous, passionate and radiant, elegant and mysterious. Different countries, different temperaments; it is said that the beautiful etiquette ladies were carefully selected from various countries by the AFC organizing committee.

Li Luo didn't scrutinize the girls closely.

During the Asian Cup, we need to be disciplined. How can we not be disciplined even after all the matches are over? Many people are watching. We are now the face of Chinese football, so we need to be mindful of our image.

Stepping onto the awards stage.

Pelé gently grasped his hand, patted it twice, and said, "I knew you could win the championship. Cherish this Asian Cup experience. Believe me, put aside your technical and tactical skills, fight for your country, and your competitive mentality will gradually change."

Li Luo paused for a moment, his thoughts drifting away as he reviewed the Asian Cup journey in a cursory manner.
He quickly came to his senses.

"Thank you, Mr. Bailey."

Didn't stop.

He continued to shake hands with each of the award presenters.

Korean village official Keiko Takagi, speaking fluent Chinese, remarked, "Little Li, your heroic performance on the field reminded me of many old friends. I welcome you to visit Korea for exchanges if you have the opportunity."

During this period of her rule, Keiko Takagi was close to China, and her name appeared many times in textbooks for primary and secondary school students.

Li Luo nodded.

However, if given the opportunity, he would prefer to go to the north of the peninsula for exchange and study.

Followed by.

The FIFA representative, looking eager, tightly grasped the hand of the Chinese hero, his tone solemn yet pleading: "Li, we dream of you stepping onto the stage of the 2018 Russia World Cup finals. Go for it! You must do your best to lead the Chinese team into the World Cup!"

Studio.
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[His eyes peed again.]
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[Emperor Luo Tian ascends to the summit of Asia.]
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[The Great Emperor of Asia, Unrivaled Through the Ages!]
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[How can he be so handsome? Haha, looking back at Li Luo's Asian Cup victory, he was so cool.]
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It feels like I had a very, very long dream.
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[I'm definitely not dreaming. The TV set my brother smashed was really broken, especially the final moments of the Asian Championship, with Li Luo's crescent-shaped blade.]
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Brothers, what's Li Luo's status now?
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My wife refuses to have another child. She says our daughter is already in college and really likes Li Luo.

Fireworks and cannons roared in unison.

Golden confetti rained down.

The Australian stadium is like a magnificent palace that has witnessed history.

Perrin and his Chinese national team teammates gently urged Li Luo to lift the championship trophy standing on the platform.

Li Luo walked over and hugged the heavy trophy with both hands.

A deafening roar of cheers erupted from the stands.

One.

two.

three.

Li Luo raised the championship trophy high.

Click click click.

Countless spotlights flashed.