Champion’s Heart

Mark and his parents have been waiting outside for Zhou Yi, while chatting excitedly about various details of the contract.

I signed it for four years! The annual salary is 80,000 yuan before tax! Mark said very excitedly and proudly, which is much more than he earned in the youth team under the youth contract.

While talking and laughing, the door was opened, and Zhou Yi walked out from inside.

It's over? Mark greeted him.

Zhou Yi nodded: You can go back.

Okay! We're going to have a good celebration. We won't go out to eat this time. I'll cook something delicious for you! Mrs. Wagner announced happily.

Mark also cheered. Zhou Yi looked at his happy friend and squeezed out some smiles on his face. He was really in a complicated mood facing Mark now.

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Back at Mark's house, Zhou Yi looked at the time. It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and it was past nine o'clock in the evening Beijing time.

So he called his parents again and told them that he couldn't go home.

But Zhou Jianliang seemed very happy: It doesn't matter if you don't come back, you have made great progress. Stay there and train hard, and strive to stay in the first team. Don't worry about me and your mother, we are all fine. You Just take care of yourself.

What did Mom say? Zhou Yi asked cautiously.

Your mother, I didn't say anything. I just said oh.

Is there any regret that I won't go to her? Zhou Yi asked.

If you don't come back, I won't be tired for a few days. What do I regret? Mom's voice rang through the phone immediately.

Zhou Yi cried and said, Dad, can you tell me first next time you turn on the speakerphone?

I didn't turn on the speakerphone, it's your mother... Zhou Jianliang didn't continue, because his wife, who had been putting her ear to the receiver, pinched him, and he gasped in pain, so he didn't say anything. down.

What happened to my mother?

Ah, it's nothing, nothing. In short, don't worry son, we are your strong backing. Compared with going home, fighting there is more important. You should train hard!

After finishing speaking, Zhou Jianliang hung up the phone hastily——he couldn't stand the pain anymore.

Holding the receiver with no sound, Zhou Yi wondered why his father was so straightforward today...

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In the evening, Cortana also came back and attended the family dinner as the older sister to congratulate her younger brother for signing a professional contract.

In fact, for Cortana, this was her failure.

Because she never thought that her younger brother was capable of becoming a professional player, she always felt that her younger brother was mediocre in football.

Unexpectedly, my younger brother actually became a professional player.

She glanced at Zhou Yi.

It all happened after this kid came to the house.

Speaking of which, during the eight months since he came here, many changes have really taken place in the family...

Zhou Yi, who was eating, noticed someone staring at him, so he turned his gaze and saw Konata.

Am I handsome? he asked.

Crazy. Cortana rolled her eyes.

Zhou Yi pouted at her, then continued to eat his own food with his head down.

Hello,

Zhou Yi, you are a little silent today. Mark, who drank some beer, was very emotional. He put his arm around Zhou Yi's shoulder, leaned over, and said with a breath of alcohol in his mouth.

Mrs. Wagner also echoed: Yes, Zhou Yi, you are indeed a little silent today. Today is a good day!

Hearing what the two said, Zhou Yi put down the knife and fork, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and looked up at everyone.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Wagner, because I really don't know how to say goodbye to you...

When Zhou Yi said that, everyone was stunned.

Farewell? Mrs. Wagner asked in surprise.

Yes, according to the club's requirements, I can only live in your home until the end of this season, so I will move out at the beginning of next season and find another place to live... Zhou Yi said.

This was what Ricken told him in the youth training director's office this afternoon.

It is said that if youth team players want to stay in a homestay, they cannot stay for too long. Generally, one season is the longest period. After the expiration of the period, you have to change places to live, or continue to find a fan family to take over. This is the case for young foreign youth team players. Either go out and live alone, which is the case for players who are a little older, such as Zhou Yi's age.

On the one hand, this is to prevent a player from disturbing the normal life of the fixed family for a long time. After all, letting an outsider live in his home is purely because of the family's love and enthusiasm for the club, but the club should not This love and enthusiasm has turned into a burden for the fan family.

On the other hand, the reason is to hope that players can learn to be self-reliant. The ability to live independently is very important in society, whether it is a professional player or any other profession. European clubs attach great importance to the ability of players to manage individuals. If a player can't even take care of his own life, generally speaking, even if such a player is talented, he is unlikely to achieve anything in the professional football field. achievement.

Therefore, players who have reached their age must be independent.

Moreover, players themselves often prefer to live alone, rather than living in other people's homes for a long time. Because of that, at least...it would be inconvenient to bring a few girls home to play games...

Ah... so, it's been a season... Mrs. Wagner also reacted. Of course, she knew this rule, but living with Zhou Yi made her very happy, and it didn't completely match a living habit at all. The discomfort of living with different strangers, so unconsciously she automatically blocked this rule in her mind.

But you only came to our house at the end of November last year... Mark also remembered that there was indeed such a rule in the club, but he was reluctant to leave Zhou Yi and wanted to dig out the words of the rules.

Zhou Yi turned to look at Mark, and said with a smile, Actually, I can't bear to part with you either...

When Mark heard Zhou Yi say this, he almost cried with his mouth flattened. Unexpectedly, Zhou Yi followed up and said: ... the game console, Mark.

Huh? Mark looked at Zhou Yi blankly.

Pfft. Cortana, who had been spending all her time at the side preparing to watch a sentimental drama, just spit out the wine she had just drank.

Everyone's eyes were instantly attracted to her. Cortana glared at Zhou Yi with embarrassment and resentment, and quickly wiped the wine she sprayed on the table with a napkin, while she kept coughing—— Choked into the trachea by the wine just now.

Mark turned his head and glanced at his sister's predicament. He was not surprised or interested in her rare embarrassment. Instead, he turned his gaze back, stared at Zhou Yi and shouted: You don't care about our friendship?!

What, don't you think that game console of yours is the best testimony of our friendship? It's a figure of speech, do you understand, Mark? Will think of you...

Zhou Yi's words made Mark feel better, and he grinned.

...That terrible game technology. Zhou Yi finished speaking.

Huh? Mark was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and grabbed Zhou Yi's neck, Ahhh! You are dead, Zhouyi!! You are teasing me!

Zhou Yi, who was strangled by the neck, quickly raised his hand to surrender, rolled his eyes and shouted: I'm going to die, I'm going to die!!

Mark, stop messing around! Mrs. Wagner was really afraid that something would happen to Zhou Yi, so she hurriedly stopped her son. You're pinching Zhou Yi!

Mark said aggrievedly: Mom, is it me or Zhou Yi is your own son?

What nonsense? Mrs. Wagner glared at Mark, Zhou Yi is better than my son than my son!

Ahh! Zhou Yi, you stole my mother's love! Mark yelled again.

Zhou Yi rolled his eyes and spat out two blisters: Blame me?

Okay, Mark, stop! Zhou Yi is foaming! Mrs. Wagner said urgently.

At this moment, Mark's restaurant was bustling like never before...

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Zhou Yi helped Mark to the door of his room, and then asked, Mark, do you want to have a plate?

He pouted at the game console.

I drank too much, Zhou Yi... Mark shook his head slowly, unable to speak clearly.

I know, Mark. Zhou Yi nodded, That's why I want to have a game with you, and teach you how to be a man!

Mark gave Zhou Yi a white look: Taking advantage of others' danger, victory is not done by force!

It's called strategy. Do you understand strategy, Mark? Well, I know this word is a bit difficult for you... Simply put, tactics is to use your strengths to target the enemy's weaknesses. I can easily defeat you. Why should I confront you head-on? Zhou Yi said solemnly.

Mark laughed when he heard the words: Yes, Zhou Yi, you always do this. On the court, you always run to catch the ball where no one notices. You are so cunning...

Speak as if you don't know how to do it. Zhou Yi gave Mark a white look.

That's different, that's different... Mark waved his hands weakly. I don't know how I did it myself, but you know how you did it. Zhou Yi, you can copy it countless times, but I... I don't know when I can't do it, I It feels like luck every time...

Mark, luck is also part of strength, isn't it?

Yes, yes, blind chickens can also peck rice. Mark nodded repeatedly. But I still admire you, Zhou Yi. You are the most powerful person I have ever seen, even better than Mario. You will continue to be so good when you go to the first team next season!

Zhou Yi was stunned.

Seeing Zhou Yi's surprised expression, Mark smiled triumphantly: Didn't expect it? Hehehe! Don't think I'm so stupid! Why did Mr. Ricken leave you alone? I don't think he wanted to treat you alone. Talk about accommodation regulations, right? You performed so well in the youth team, how could you stay in the youth team? If I were Mr. Rickon, I wouldn't let you stay here, yes It's a waste for you. If you stay here, you won't make any progress, Zhou Yi. You are super powerful, and the youth team is too childish for you!

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Cortana came up from downstairs with a book in her hand, and just as she turned the corner of the stairs, she heard her brother's voice upstairs.

So she stopped, did not continue to go up, but stood quietly at the corner, leaning against the wall, and continued to read her book.

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Going to the first team surprised the stars of the first team! Mark said loudly, patting Zhou Yi, who was standing still, on the shoulder. I believe in you, Zhou Yi! You can definitely do it!

How much did you drink today, Mark? Zhou Yi asked.

I'm sober now. Mark said, shaking his head. Don't you think you can't do it?

Mark, do you know why I like to be friends with you? Zhou Yi asked.

ah?

I just like your way of looking at people! Zhou Yi raised his head and said, Nonsense, of course I will surprise them!

Mark laughed so happily that he could hardly stand up anymore. He put his hands on Zhou Yi's shoulders, lowered his head, and put his head against Zhou Yi's chest, shaking his laughing body.

What, is it funny? Zhou Yi asked strangely.

No, no... Mark straightened up, grabbed Zhou Yi's shoulders with both hands, looked at him and said, Come on, Zhou Yi, come on! And I, Zhou Yi, will continue to work hard in the youth team. I am very glad to meet you You, but when I am with you, I always seem to want to rely on you. I always want you to help me solve any problems. Even on the court, I always rely on your assists to score. I think, if there is no me If you hadn't, you might have gone to the first team earlier, wouldn't you?

Nothing, you think too much, Mark. Zhou Yi shook his head. My physical condition is not up to standard yet.

No, Zhou Yi. Without me, you can spend more time on exercising and improving your physical fitness, instead of practicing shooting with me...

That's also a kind of special training for my passing. Zhou Yi explained.

I know I know, Zhou Yi. But I can't always rely on you, can I? I can't always be your burden and hold you back. My dreams are my dreams, and you have your own dreams, too. If I want to realize my dream, I have to rely on myself, not anyone else. So I will train hard in the youth team and work hard to improve myself. I will learn to be a qualified professional player without relying on others. At that time, I will go to the first team, upright, relying on my own ability, not your assists to go to the first team!

Zhou Yi looked at Mark's eyes close at hand, wondering if it was the illusion of drinking, he felt that Mark's eyes were particularly shining today.

I trust you, Mark, he said.

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Cortana closed the book, stepped up the steps, and appeared in front of them.

Are you going to hug and kiss next? She tilted her head and looked at the two friends.

The two were taken aback by the unexpected visitor, Mark let go of Zhou Yi's shoulder reflexively, Zhou Yi also took a step back, and then they turned their heads to look at Cortana together.

You eavesdrop on my privacy, sister! Ma

K protested.

Tch! Cortana snorted, Who wants to listen to your extremely childish conversation, you really can't grow up. What about your dream, my dream...

She swayed, and then walked between the two of them.

But just as she walked past Zhou Yi, Zhou Yi suddenly asked: Then do you have a dream, big sister?

Cortana spread her hands and said, I'm sorry, but I'm a mature adult. Dreaming about that thing is just a fantasy when I was young and ignorant, and it's impossible to realize.

After finishing speaking, she went straight to the door of her room and put her hand on the doorknob.

Then what if it comes true? Zhou Yi turned around and asked her.

Her hand paused.

Zhou Yi said with a smile: Look at me, when I was still in school, I didn't dare to think about becoming a professional player. I didn't have this dream until later, and now I am a professional player, and my dream has come true.

It's just an ordinary professional contract, Cortana snorted.

Yeah, that's right, but that's a professional contract, and I'm a professional player now, right? I'm living my dream, right?

Yes, yes, you have realized your dream, and then what? So what? Cortana pouted.

Then I have a new dream, I want to enter the ranks of the best professional players in the world. Zhou Yi said, Become one of the best.

The tone is not small.

That's right, you have to be a little ambitious, right? What if it comes true?

Cortana turned her head and glanced at Zhou Yi. There was a smile on his face that could not tell whether it was sincere or cynical, and it was impossible to tell whether what he said was the truth or nonsense.

Come on, boy. She waved her hand, Good night.

He unscrewed the door, walked in, then closed the door, and locked it with a click.

Zhou Yi withdrew his gaze and looked at Mark who was standing opposite him.

In the verbal battle between him and Cortana just now, Mark, who was still talking just now, couldn't even put his mouth in it.

Good night, Mark. Zhou Yi said goodbye to Mark, walked back to his room, and closed the door.

There was only Mark left in the corridor. He stood at the door of his room and murmured: What if it comes true...

(End of the second volume Teenager's Dream)

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PS, the second volume has also been written, and it took a month to write, with 240,000 words, and it is still not fast.

I feel that this is basically the rhythm of my book. I can't write fast and can't burst out, but compared with bursting, I value quality more.

Next, there is an epilogue, which was originally intended to be placed at the end of the chapter like the first volume, but it was accidentally written too long, and everyone would have to pay more for putting it at the end of the chapter.

So I made a free single chapter, and I will send it to everyone later.

It is about the creative process of the second volume, and it can also be regarded as a tidbit...

〖To be continued〗【】