Football: He suffered a broken leg at the start of the game, but partnered with Haaland!

Sun Yang looked at the contract on the table.

Two and a half years.

Borussia Dortmund's first team.

A chance to be a substitute in the Bundesliga.

I might travel with the team to Augsburg this weekend.

What else could he possibly hesitate about?

Arsenal don't want him.

Dortmund gave him a jersey, a training ground, and the opportunity to be included in the matchday squad.

This is not the end.

But this is the starting line for him to start running again.

Sun Yang picked up his pen.

Zorc did not rush him.

He just looked at Sun Yang.

"Once you sign your name, you are a Borussia Dortmund player."

"Training intensity, discipline requirements, and media regulations are all in accordance with the first team standards."

"If you can't keep up, we'll demote you to the youth team."

That's not a kind thing to say.

It's even quite realistic.

But Sun Yang liked it.

Professional football doesn't need to be coaxed like a child.

Sun Yang looked up at Zorc.

"I won't go back."

Zorc looked at him for a few seconds.

"Many young people said the same thing when they first sat here."

Sun Yang did not explain.

He lowered his head and carefully signed his name.

Chinese signature.

English signature.

Sun Yang.

The pen tip falls.

At that moment, his name was officially added to the contract with Borussia Dortmund.

Henry had been holding back for a long time, but he couldn't help himself.

He came up and hugged Sun Yang tightly.

"Good job, kid."

Sun Yang was almost choked and couldn't breathe.

"Uncle, I haven't gone on stage yet."

Henry relaxed a little, his eyes were a bit red, but he still tried to maintain his composure.

"Yes, of course. But you've already kicked the first door open. That's remarkable, kid."

Zorc carefully put the contract away.

Favre handed over a training schedule.

"First team training at 9:00 AM tomorrow."

He looked at Sun Yang.

Don't be late.

Sun Yang took it.

"Won't."

Favre did not leave immediately.

He added another sentence.

"That long-range shot was pretty good today."

Just as Sun Yang was about to speak, Favre continued.

"But don't assume you can score easily every time."

"Bundesliga goalkeepers will study you."

"The center-back will hold off your body."

"The lower back will disrupt your rhythm before you can lift your leg."

"If you want to survive here, you need to get your body in shape first."

Sun Yang nodded.

"I know."

Favre turned and walked toward the door.

He paused again just before leaving.

"Also, you'll see the real first team tomorrow."

"They won't stand at the door to welcome you just because you made a few good passes."

Sun Yang answered quickly.

"Then I'll pass it a few more times."

The room fell silent for a moment.

Henry almost burst out laughing.

This kid can be so arrogant sometimes it's a real headache.

But he actually has something.

Favre glanced at Sun Yang but said nothing more.

he's gone.

After the contract was signed, Henry drove Sun Yang to the players' dormitory.

Outside the car window, the lights of the training base flashed by one by one.

Henry gripped the steering wheel, speaking casually, but his voice betrayed his excitement.

"Your mother will be very happy to hear this news."

Sun Yang smiled.

"I'll call right now."

The call was first made to Diana.

It rang twice before being answered.

"Yang? How's it going?"

Her voice was filled with anxiety.

Sun Yang could tell that she had definitely been waiting on the other end.

Sun Yang looked at the lights outside the window.

"Mom, I signed it."

There was a two-second pause on the other end of the phone.

Then, Diana's breathing noticeably subsided.

"Dortmund? They really signed?"

"real."

"First team professional contract"

There was a moment of silence on the other end.

It's not that we have nothing to say.

Emotions welled up inside me.

When Diana spoke again, her voice was much softer.

"Oh, my child."

"Wait a minute, I'll call your dad over. He's been pretending not to care and has been pacing back and forth in the living room for fifteen minutes."

Not long after, Sun Tzu's loud voice rang out.

"Signed?"

"Signed."

"How much?"

Diana immediately chimed in, "Wow, really? Your son just signed a professional contract, and your first question is about money?"

Sun Tzu disagreed.

"Professional athletes don't ask about money, what do they ask about? Do they ask if the shin guards look cool?"

Sun Yang just laughed.

"Annual salary of 220,000 euros, bonuses not included."

Sun Wu paused for a moment.

"EUR?"

"Um."

"Before tax?"

Sun Yang was amused.

"Dad, you know about this?"

Sun Tzu snorted.

"Your dad has been in England for so many years, he still knows how to keep accounts."

Diana snatched the phone back.

"Don't listen to your dad. He's just too happy right now, so he's starting to talk nonsense."

She paused.

"Yang, what did the doctor say? Are you sure your leg is okay? Don't hide it from me for the sake of the contract."

Sun Yang's tone softened.

"fine."

"The doctor said there's nothing wrong with my left leg."

"It's just that my body isn't strong enough yet; I need specialized training."

Diana let out a soft breath.

"That's good. You can work on your body gradually. Don't rush to prove everything; football won't end just tomorrow."

Sun Wu then came closer.

"Let's practice."

"When I was little, I was made to do horse stance, and you complained that it was tiring."

Sun Yang was speechless.

"Dad, I was only six years old then."

"So what if I'm six? I was already doing somersaults when I was six."

Diana, standing nearby, couldn't hold back any longer.

"Wu, if you keep describing your son's professional football career as your stage training, I'm really going to hang up."

Sun Tzu immediately changed his tune.

"Okay, okay, football, professional football."

There was a huge argument on the other end of the phone.

Sun Yang felt calmer after listening to this.

The contract with Dortmund is real.

The nights in Germany are real.

The parents' voices are real too.

He wasn't the only one thrown here.

After a while, Sun Wu cleared his throat.

"son."

"Um?"

"Don't be afraid in Dortmund."

Sun Tzu lowered his voice.

"If others look down on you, just kick them to the curb."

"If you really can't hold on, come back. There's food at home."

Diana whispered, "Yes, home is always home."

Sun Yang is holding his phone.

"I won't go back so soon."

Sun Tzu said, "Then don't embarrass yourself."

Diana immediately said, "Wu."

Sun Tzu added, "What I mean is, to make a name for ourselves."

Sun Yang smiled.

"Know."

The car arrived at the players' dormitory when the call ended.

Henry helped him take his luggage down.

He glanced at the dormitory building, then at Sun Yang, his tone still very gentlemanly.

"I can find you an apartment in the city. It's a 20-minute walk from the training base, has a kitchen, and is quiet. Now that you've signed a professional contract, you can definitely live more comfortably."

Sun Yang shook his head.

"Stay in the dormitory first."

Henry raised an eyebrow.

"Are you sure? This place doesn't have the beautiful window views you see in London apartments."

Sun Yang looked toward the training ground behind the dormitory building.

"It's close to the training ground."

"We can practice extra in the evening."

"So I can get here earlier in the morning."

Henry looked at him, remained silent for a few seconds, and finally smiled.

"Okay. I can't refute that reason."

He took a card out of his wallet and handed it over.

"Take it."

Sun Yang pushed it back.

"Need not."

Henry shoved the card into his hand.

"This is what your mother told you to do."

He spoke gently, but did not give Sun Yang any room to refuse.

"You don't have to use it, but you must take it. It puts her at ease, and it puts me at ease too."

Sun Yang glanced at him and accepted it.

Henry patted him on the shoulder.

"Germans can be direct, even a bit cold, sometimes. Don't take it too personally."

Sun Yang picked up his bag.

"It's more direct on the court."

Henry smiled.

"That's true. Welcome to the adult world, Mr. Sun."