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

Step into the public arena,

De Bruyne was somewhat dazed.

Six months ago, he was still here with the team, trying to reach the semi-finals and play in the Champions League.

Ultimately, despite De Bruyne's best efforts, he couldn't lead Wolfsburg to the Champions League, and they had to play in the Europa League instead.

I thought the new season would start with the Europa League.

I didn't expect Bayer Leverkusen to extend an olive branch!

Can they still play in the Champions League while playing alongside Lu Xiao?

De Bruyne's hesitation for even a second is disrespectful to the Champions League.

Returning to this stadium after half a year, he was filled with mixed emotions.

After all, Wolfsburg fans genuinely liked and supported De Bruyne back then.

"Kevin, it sounds like you're about to cry."

"nonsense!"

De Bruyne blushed.

Lu Xiao stopped teasing him. This guy was really easily provoked; if she said a few more words, he might get angry.

The only concern is that he might not be able to bring himself to play against his former team.

"Will you go easy on me today?"

"Don't worry, I still have basic professional ethics, and I will definitely do my best."

With his words, Lu Xiao felt much more at ease.

Whether Bayer Leverkusen can truly reverse their losing streak remains to be seen in this match.

During the warm-up, many Wolfsburg fans looked up at the stands and seemed to miss De Bruyne.

"Welcome home, De Bruyne!"

"Can you come back, Kevin?"

"Thank you for everything you've done for Wolfsburg!"

In the 2012-2013 season, Wolfsburg finished 11th.

In the 2013-2014 season, Wolfsburg finished 5th. De Bruyne saved Wolfsburg in key matches on several occasions and won the Bundesliga assist title last season, setting a new Bundesliga record with 21 assists in a single season.

It's normal for fans to still remember him fondly.

Lu Xiao almost laughed.

The assist king you've all been talking about is now mine.

With last season's Bundesliga Golden Boot winner and top assist provider both at Bayer Leverkusen, Wolfsburg is quite worried.

The locker room after warm-up.

Wolfsburg manager Dieter Hecking was sweating profusely, repeatedly emphasizing the threat posed by De Bruyne and Lu Xiao to his players.

On the other hand, the away team's locker room was relatively relaxed.

After a brief pre-match tactical meeting, Leverkusen players relaxed and prepared for this tough battle.

Before Lu Xiao appeared on stage, he took out his phone to take a look.

But then I discovered an unread message.

Chloe: [Lu, I almost forgot, you seemed to have asked me something yesterday? Sorry, I got interrupted by the lottery results.]

Lu: [Nothing, just getting ready for the match.]

Chloe: [Keep going! I've already turned on the TV to watch! I'll always support you, keep going!]

Lu Xiao did not reply and silently put down her phone.

Sitting on a large sofa, the commentators and guests on the TV screen were having a heated discussion about today's match and predicting its outcome.

The young Chloe, however, wouldn't listen to a word.

Her small, size 35 feet, painted with bright red nail polish, were now taut and pressed against the sofa. Holding her phone, she felt a pang of anxiety, and a bad thought popped into her head.

"Is he angry? What should I do? Will he hate me?"

I came to know Lu Xiao as a treasure of a player after that near-car accident.

Chloe didn't know what was wrong with her, she always wanted to stick to Lu Xiao, wishing she could talk to him forever, and wishing she could go to the stadium to watch him play every game.

At first, I thought it was just like idol worship in the fandom, and that I was just a fanatical fan of Lu Xiao.

Chloe later seemed to realize something was wrong.

She is no longer satisfied with just being a fan or an ordinary friend.

Having no experience in love, she felt her heart flutter and panicked, gradually trying not to bother Lu Xiao.

Coincidentally, during the World Cup, Lu Xiaoyuan was in Brazil preparing for the tournament and didn't have time to contact her, so their communication was slightly interrupted.

This did not dissipate Chloe's feelings; on the contrary, they grew stronger.

So much so that a couple of days ago I mustered up the courage to try calling Lu Xiao.

The moment the call connected, Chloe was so happy she almost jumped for joy; everything seemed normal.

Kroe's heart was racing. Afraid that Lu Xiao wouldn't be interested in talking about other things, she could only talk about the Champions League draw.

The sudden lottery results surprised her greatly, but she overlooked Lu Xiao's question.

By the time she realized it, Lu Xiao had already hung up the phone.

Chloe barely slept a wink all night; her mind was a jumbled mess.

It wasn't until the day of the competition that I mustered up the courage to send Lu Xiao a text message again.

Oh open!

Lu Xiao's coldness was already quite obvious.

In the past, no matter how busy Lu Xiao was, she would have responded even more enthusiastically.

"Oh no, oh no, what do we do?"

Filled with frustration and anxiety, the match was about to begin, and the players from both sides were already visible on screen.

Close-up shots focus on key figures in today's game.

Lu Xiao's dazzlingly handsome face made Chloe slightly lose her composure.

His expression revealed nothing.

Lu Xiao always looks like this before a match, his eyes fixed on the distant field with unwavering determination.

Treat every match like a war!

Chloe simply huddled on the sofa, clutching a cushion tightly.

"Go Lu!"

……

"...Oh!! De Bruyne's pass!!"

Firmino—

"The ball grazed the post and went out!"

"With 30 minutes played in the first half, neither side had scored yet."

But the intensity of the competition was not affected at all!

Both teams had good chances to score!

Returning to the Volkswagen Arena, facing his former team's Kevin De Bruyne, he was incredibly active today, constantly creating excellent opportunities on the right flank!

"He and Lou, this Belgian duo, are truly Leverkusen's greatest treasure!"

Firmino gave a thumbs up with an apologetic look.

De Bruyne almost fed him the cake, but he couldn't eat it.

Lu Xiao also helped to draw away several Wolfsburg defenders with his running and positioning.

Firmino's shooting skills were still a bit lacking, wasting a clear scoring opportunity.

"Don't worry, Roberto. Your positioning was perfect. We'll definitely succeed if we attack a few more times."

It was Lu Xiao who had to comfort his teammates.

Lu Xiao can be considered the lubricant of Leverkusen, providing emotional value to everyone.

In reality, Lu Xiao didn't care whether they were hurt or not.

His only goal is to win!

Next, we need to figure out how to break through Wolfsburg's impenetrable defense.

To counter Bayer Leverkusen's attacking lineup, Wolfsburg employed a four-defender + three-defensive-midfielder formation.

Gustavo, Guilavogui, and Maxi Arnold formed a barrier in front of the penalty area.

In addition, the central defensive pairing of Timo Klose and Naldo is solid.

Leverkusen also couldn't find any good opportunities.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Equipped template: Nagi Seishiro (Fusion Value 100%)

—Skill: Max level ball control

—Skill: Hardcore Shooting

—Skill: Mirror Learning

Rage level: 75%

Supporting Character: Bee Joy Returns - S (Fusion Value 79%)

Assist status: On

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

To counter Wolfsburg's tight defenses, Lu Xiao equipped the [Nagi Seishiro] template.

But now he needs a role model who is better at seizing opportunities.

Whether it's [Hornet Raku] or [Nagi Seishiro], it's difficult for them to be more lethal within the limited shooting window.

With goalkeeper Benaglio playing exceptionally well, he made five consecutive saves against Lu Xiao's shots within 30 minutes.

"Looks like I'll have to rely on full rage for now."

Just as Lu Xiao was trying to build up his anger and make runs in the penalty area to find an opportunity,

He spotted an opening at the far post of the penalty area and instinctively cut inside.

Before he could even get there, De Bruyne dribbled the ball on the right and suddenly unleashed a bizarre, curved shot!

The football drew an exaggerated arc, precisely bypassing the defensive areas of the two defenders, and came to Lu Xiao's front!

"Holy crap? That's incredible?!"

Lu Xiao almost forgot!

Winning a game doesn't require you to shoulder everything yourself!

I also have a group of world-class teammates!

De Bruyne's brilliant pass was perfectly timed! Absolutely stunning!

Utilizing [Nagi Seishiro]'s god-like ball control,

Lu Xiao calmly flicked his left toe, stopping and passing Naldo in one smooth motion!

A powerful volley from a tight angle with his right foot!

"Luuuuuu Shaaaaaw——"

"Goooooooooal!!"

"In the 36th minute of the first half, the Belgian duo broke the deadlock with a combination!"

Bayer Leverkusen leads Wolfsburg 1-0!