Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

Goodbye, Kevin.

Goodbye, Eden. Take good care of your injuries.

Goodbye, brothers.

"Lu, remember to get some rest when you get back, don't push yourself too hard."

Berlin International Airport

Most of the Belgian team members disbanded on the spot.

Some people stayed in Brazil for vacation, while most of the rest returned to their hometowns in Belgium to rest for a while.

As for Lu Xiao

Bundesliga teams have already begun their preseason training camps during the World Cup.

After spending a few days with his family in Munich, Lu Xiao will soon need to return to Bayer Leverkusen to prepare for the new season.

For Lu Xiao, the past summer felt like a beautiful yet regretful dream.

It's somewhat like that kind of dream.

In a dream, I met my soulmate and began a passionate romance with her.

The two kissed and hugged, spending many wonderful moments together.

However, at the very last crucial moment...

Something just doesn't seem right.

You wake up from a dream and find yourself lying alone in bed, with no one around.

The face that haunted my dreams became blurry and indistinct; I could no longer remember what she looked like.

The alarm clock rings again and again, urging you to go to work or school.

You don't even have time to savor the beauty of your dream; the lingering fragrance on your lips gradually dissipates as you wash up in the morning.

All that remains is the regret of not being able to complete the game.

Unfortunately, people rarely dream about the details of things they haven't experienced.

For Lu Xiao, the World Cup is just a dream.

Even after returning to his restaurant in Munich, he was still reliving the details of the match.

On television, the German football channel kept replaying news of the German team's victory.

Lu Xiao sat in the corner of the restaurant, idly crossing his arms and staring blankly.

"Hello, Lu, may I take a photo with you?"

He was clearly a student from the nearby University of Munich; his youthful face mustered the courage to approach him and strike up a conversation.

"OK."

Lu Xiao has been promoting herself countless times and has long since developed the self-awareness of an idol.

I naturally took the other person's phone, took a selfie together, and then signed the other person's poster with a flourish.

"Thank you!! Lu, you played brilliantly in the World Cup! Keep it up! I'll always support you!"

Lu Xiao chuckled to himself.

This college student is clearly wearing a Bayern Munich jersey, why is he supporting me?

Aren't you afraid Bayern will lose?

"It's okay! I'm a fan of yours now! It's a pity that the number 39 jersey for both the Belgian national team and Bayer Leverkusen is sold out, so it's impossible to buy one."

Lu Xiao was stunned. His jersey was sold out so quickly?

It seems there was no clause in the contract regarding jersey sales; otherwise, Lu Xiao could have made a fortune just from jersey sales commissions.

"Yes, all my friends are talking about you. You're even more popular than Götze at the World Cup."

……

After a 2-1 comeback victory against Argentina,

In the World Cup semi-final, Belgium indeed failed to overcome the Netherlands.

Losing key players such as Kompany, Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne, and Hazard,

Lu Xiao alone cannot hold up the ship.

Belgium can only focus on defense.

The attacking duo of Robin van Persie and Gerard Robinson of the Netherlands left the Belgian team sweating profusely.

Ultimately, neither side managed to seize the opportunity.

Lu Xiao was also substituted off the field in the 105th minute due to exhaustion.

The two teams played the full 120 minutes, ending 0-0, leading to a penalty shootout.

Belgium, having lost several key players, was already in low spirits.

The Netherlands seized the opportunity and won on penalties.

The Oranje reached the final in two consecutive World Cups, but Belgium ultimately fell short in the semi-finals.

In the third-place match, the Belgian team was plagued by injuries, and Lu Xiao was only allowed to play for 45 minutes.

The third-place match was essentially an exhibition game, with Belgium and the host nation Brazil engaging in a fierce attacking battle.

Lu Xiao used the "Bee Fun Return" template to launch two consecutive counter-attacks and score twice.

He set his World Cup individual goal tally at 10!

Neymar ultimately stepped up, scoring two goals and providing one assist to help Brazil defeat Belgium 3-2 and win the bronze medal.

Belgium finished fourth, ending their dream journey in 2014.

……

"Still thinking about the World Cup?"

Lu Xiao sat in the restaurant all day long.

Aside from exercising after waking up in the morning, Lu Xiao doesn't have any other activities.

As the restaurant manager, Lu Yongping was extremely busy greeting customers, directing the kitchen staff, instructing the servers, and mediating customer disputes.

He originally wanted Lu Xiao to go out and have fun, whether he went to a nightclub or went out with friends.

It's better than just sitting in a restaurant.

He looked depressed and unhappy.

After experiencing the World Cup, Lu Xiao lost interest in other activities.

"I was thinking, if only I had tried harder in the game against the Netherlands."

If I could capitalize on both chances in the first and second halves, and if my stamina were better, I could hold on for 120 minutes and reach the penalty shootout...

Will they make it to the finals?

"Especially that play in the first half, I dribbled past them all!"

With the [Bee Fun Return] buff activated, Lu Xiao is truly a god of war.

He dribbled past De Jong, Wijnaldum, and Sneijder, and then, using his freakish instincts, anticipated Vlaar's interception in front of the penalty area, dribbling past him and breaking into the box.

Dutch defenders Blind and De Vrij double-teamed the Dutch team from the left and right, both sliding in with tackles.

Lu Xiao had a good shooting opportunity.

He decisively took a shot, aiming for the top corner and firing directly at the goal!

Unfortunately, Dutch goalkeeper Cillessen made a superb save, diving to deny Lu Xiao's shot.

If Lu Xiao's shooting skills were a little more refined, if his shooting technique were a little more perfect...

Or he could be a little more confident in front of the penalty area, dribble past De Jong, and take a long-range shot...

Could the outcome be different?

Lu Xiao discovered that simply using the templates for "Nagi Seishiro" and "Himekoku Kai" wasn't enough.

We can't wait for our rage meter to reach 100% in every match!

The higher the level of the competition, the higher the requirements for shooting.

Simply by controlling the ball and dribbling past opponents, one can win against most of them.

However, when it comes to seizing absolute opportunities,

【Nagi Seishiro】 and 【Hiraku Kai】 seemed a bit overwhelmed.

Belgium's loss and their defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final both prove this point.

"I need to become stronger!"

Regardless of his own abilities or acquiring new templates, Lu Xiao is not satisfied with the status quo!

Lu Xiao has even bigger ambitions!

"I don't think you can stay still... Go on."

"Really?"

"Okay, go back, go back to your Leverkusen, go back to your training ground, hurry up and leave, don't interfere with our business."

Lu Yongping chased Lu Xiao away with a look of disgust, trying his best to hide the reluctance in his eyes.

The child worked hard for a whole season and then for the entire summer.

I'll be back to spend less than a day with them before I have to leave again to start a new season.

How could Lu Yongping possibly genuinely want Lu Xiao to leave?

However, Lu Xiao is destined for the football field; he can only find genuine happiness when he is with football.

"I'm off now!! I'll come back to see you guys when I have time!"

"No, we'll come see you when we're less busy. Train hard, listen to the coach, and be careful not to get injured."

"Okay!"

Lu Xiao hugged his father's slightly thin body, hurriedly slung his bag over his shoulder, left the restaurant, and headed straight for the Lamborghini in the parking lot.

This is Lu Xiao's new Lamborghini Murciélago, the same model as the one worn by Batman in The Dark Knight.

What I liked about this car was its understated design.

With a tap of the accelerator, it sped away, accompanied by the mesmerizing roar of a supercar engine.

Only then did Zhao Ping rush over from the kitchen.

She was checking the newly purchased ingredients with the store clerk.

I planned to spend some time chatting with my child after I finished my work, but before I knew it, I was gone!

"What happened? You just let him get away like that? He only got back today!"

"Well, Munich isn't far from Leverkusen, I'll go see him in a couple of days."

"Lu Yongping!! You!!"

"Stop fooling around, someone's watching. Isn't it good enough that I'm here with you?"

"Who cares!"

Zhao Ping rolled her eyes at the man, pouted, and turned back to the kitchen.

Lu Yongping had no choice but to follow after him with a forced smile.

They all knew that Lu Xiao was feeling stifled here, so it would be better to let him return to the court.

At this very moment, Lu Xiao was driving his Lamborghini Murciélago on the Munich highway in the night.

Weaving through the traffic, Lu Xiao seemed to be charging towards his new Bundesliga season!

"Come on!! The 2014-2015 season!"

"I can't wait!"

(This concludes the 2014 World Cup segment.)

(The club arc continues)