Fox in the Penalty Area

Zhou Shenghai glanced at the advertisement that was playing on TV, then looked back towards his son's bedroom, then he got up and walked over to knock on the open door: "Aren't you going to watch the press conference of the training list?"

"What's there to see? Without me..." Zhou Zijing, who was lying on the bed and playing with his mobile phone, said without turning his head.

"In the first two rounds, didn't Shi Wuyin come to watch the mountain-sea derby between you and Lanyue?"

"Maybe Director Shi is here to inspect our team's Sun Ge and Lanyue's players?"

"Sun Rong is the substitute goalkeeper of the national team. What's there to investigate? Besides, you didn't play well in the sailors this season. How could you not be there?"

Hearing what his father said, Zhou Zijing finally put down his phone, turned over and sat up and looked at him: "Dad, this is the World Cup training list. Do you know how many people broke their heads for this list? Yes, I made it to the Super League this season." Three goals and three assists, the statistics look okay...but so what?"

He spread his hands.

"Team Jiang of our team is an old international player. In order to be able to participate in the World Cup, he asked for connections everywhere, just to allow himself to return to the national team... Dad, do you know how many people are watching for the World Cup quota? Where is the turn?" me……"

Zhou Zijing let out a long sigh, turned over and lay down again, and continued to pick up his mobile phone to play games.

Seeing his appearance, Zhou Shenghai shook his head, stopped persuading him, turned around and sat back on the sofa in the living room, and continued to watch the release ceremony of the Chinese national team's World Cup training list on TV.

The commercial is over, and the screen cuts back to the press conference.

The host and well-known CCTV football commentator He Feng said excitedly: "Viewers and friends, welcome to the press conference of the Chinese national team's World Cup training list! Today, we will announce the 30-man World Cup training list in the capital... Through training, the final 23 players will be born out of these 30 people, representing China! Participate in the 23rd World Cup held in the United States and Canada..."

In the bedroom, Zhou Zijing, who was lying on the bed and playing games, turned the volume of his phone to silent, then kept a motionless posture, and secretly pricked up his ears.

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"...The training list of the national team has attracted the attention of all walks of life. It also fully demonstrates the status of football in the hearts of the masses... Therefore, the coaching staff of the Chinese national team has formulated a professional and responsible attitude. This training list..."

On the TV, He Feng was still introducing the relevant information about the training list to the audience.

But Xia Xiaoyu's mother in front of the TV was fidgeting: "Oh, so much nonsense? Hurry up and announce the list!"

The husband next to him didn't speak, but he was also eager to see the expression on his face.

In fact, they don’t even know whether their son Xia Xiaoyu will be selected for the training camp. These days, there are all kinds of rumors on the Internet. Some people swear that Xia Xiaoyu will definitely be included in the training camp. The progress is so fast, why can't you go to the World Cup training team?

Some people also said that there are so many senior and famous bigwigs in Chinese football fighting for the World Cup, how could it be possible for the young Xia Xiaoyu to take his turn? To put it bluntly, even if Xia Xiaoyu didn't make it this time, he still has a chance in the future. But what about those veterans? I'm afraid this is the only chance in this lifetime...

As parents, they certainly hope that their children can participate in the World Cup, so they watch the release ceremony of the training list in front of the TV.

"It's better to just post a news and give a list... What kind of release ceremony is there, fancy! It's probably because the Football Association is trying to earn advertising fees!"

Xia Xiaoyu's mother muttered, and just as she finished speaking, He Feng's introduction was finished, and the live TV broadcast cut into a commercial.

"Look, look!" She was so anxious... her hands were shaking as she pointed at the TV screen.

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"Xiaoyu! Don't you read the announcement of the training list!?" Wang Guangwei stood in the living room, holding the projector and the remote control of the TV box in his hand, and shouted upstairs.

Soon Xia Xiaoyu ran down the stairs, but he didn't go to the living room completely. He just stood at the corner of the stairs and explained to Wang Guangwei from a distance: "Don't watch, Brother Wang. Anyway, I'm not here."

After finishing speaking, he was about to turn around and go back, but Zhang Qinghuan, who came down from upstairs, hugged his neck: "Anyway, if you are idle, you are idle. Let's see, as a member of the Olympic team, it is also important to care about the major issues of Chinese football." Your duty."

After speaking, he walked down the stairs with Xia Xiaoyu in his arms, and at the same time said to Wang Guangwei: "Old Wang, turn on the TV."

Junpei Morikawa also followed, and advised Xia Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, always have hope, and believe that good things will always happen!"

Then he paused, and added: "If unfortunately you are not selected, then take this setback as the motivation to move on!"

Speaking of which, the four of them had already sat down on the sofa in front of the projection.

The projection screen was lit up, and the scene of the release ceremony appeared.

The head coach of the national team, Shi Wuyin, walked onto the stage amidst the surging music, holding a piece of paper in his hand.

The TV broadcast also quickly gave a close-up shot of this white printing paper.

Everyone knows that this is the national team's World Cup training list that countless people are looking forward to.

It's a pity that the list is collapsed, so there is no way to see the names on it.

is coming!

I don't know how many people are refreshed in front of the TV at this moment.

Even Xia Xiaoyu became nervous—although unlike Zhou Zijing, he had said many times that he had no hope of participating in this World Cup. But who can refuse the temptation of the World Cup? And who can really be indifferent to the chance of playing in the World Cup?

When saying "I don't have me anyway", there is always a little fantasy and luck in my heart.

Maybe?

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After taking the stage, Shi Wuyin didn't have any nonsense. He lowered his head and opened the list in his hand, then raised his head to look at the camera, then lowered his head and read the names on the list one by one.

Every time he utters a name, the player's photo and name, position on the field, club he belongs to and other information will appear on the large circular screen behind him.

"Goalkeeper Hao De. Sun Rong. Lin Zhiyuan. Chen Faren. Defender Yao Huasheng. Mao Junzheng. Wang Guangwei..."

When Wang Guangwei heard his name being read out, his expression did not fluctuate at all. Zhang Qinghuan and the others didn't boo or congratulate.

After all, this is not an unexpected result.

Based on Wang Guangwei's current performance in the club and national team, it would be a surprise if he was not included in the training list...

Not only Wang Guangwei, but also Zhang Qinghuan would not feel that he would not be selected for the training list.

This is a training list of 30 people. The coaching staff of the national team selects 30 players who have performed well in the league together for training. Then, twenty-three players who meet the team's tactical requirements, perform well, and are in good health are selected to form the final squad for the World Cup.

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The list of goalkeepers and defenders has been read, Xia Xiaoyu's parents became more and more nervous.

Because their son is neither a defender nor a goalkeeper, they didn't care about whose name was read before, and their minds were full of waiting for the announcement of the midfielder list.

"Midfielder Zhang Qinghuan."

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Looking at the picture of herself on the screen, Zhang Qinghuan was expressionless, but she secretly glanced at Xia Xiaoyu, and found that the kid was obviously nervous.

He thought for a while and still didn't say anything. It was obviously not a good choice to make jokes at this time.

Wait, whether it's congratulations or comfort, it only takes less than a minute to know the final result.

"...Lou Jiarong. Jiang Wanqing..."

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When Zhou Shenghai saw the name and photo of the captain of the Shanhai sailor and Jiang Wanqing appearing on the screen, he couldn't help but quickly glanced back in the direction of his son's bedroom.

His son really hit the mark... This veteran who missed out on the national team after Shi Wuyin took office was unexpectedly included in the national team training list.

Could it be that that time when Shi Wuyin came to watch the battle, he actually came for Jiang Wanqing?

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"...Guo Junfu. Xia Xiaoyu."

"Eh?"

When Shi Wuyin pronounced the name, Xia Xiaoyu's parents hadn't reacted until they saw a picture of their son appearing on the TV screen...

Only then did they look at each other.

Then both of their eyes widened, and they turned to look at the TV screen again.

That's right!

It's their son!

"great!!"

The couple hugged each other.

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"Ah!" Wang Guangwei exclaimed.

"Ha!" Zhang Qinghuan patted Xia Xiaoyu on the back hard.

"Yoxi!" Junpei Morikawa was so happy that he spoke his mother tongue.

Xia Xiaoyu stared dumbfounded at his own photo on the projection screen.

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Zhou Zijing still maintained the side-lying position just now, eavesdropping on the movement outside without moving - he was afraid that the movement of turning over would cover the sound from the TV outside. He was too embarrassed to ask his father to turn up his voice. After all, he gave him a cool back just now. If his father found out that he was eavesdropping, it would be a complete failure...

Then he heard the name of his Olympic teammate Xia Xiaoyu.

Xiaoyu was actually selected for the training list!

After the initial surprise, Zhou Zijing's mind uncontrollably came alive—Xiao Yu was selected, so...

He heard the voice of Shi Guiren chanting his name again from outside, and he couldn't help but hold his breath.

"Forward Hu Lai. Luo Kai. Chen Xingyi. Gao Chen..."

One after another, the names he was familiar with were read out, only then did Zhou Zijing realize that he forgot to count, and wondered how many of the total thirty places were left.

He was extremely worried that after reciting this name, there would be no next name.

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Sitting on the sofa, Zhou Shenghai put his palms together in front of his mouth, staring at the TV screen, his body trembling slightly—this is a sign of muscle tension.

Although he always beat his son and poured cold water on him when he was overwhelmed, he once told his son that it was no big deal if he made it to the World Cup. He was still young and he would have plenty of opportunities in the future.

But when this moment really comes, Zhou Shenghai can't help but worry about his son, worrying about gains and losses.

Just when he couldn't help thinking wildly, a familiar name rang in his ears.

"Zhou Zijing."

His eyes quickly focused on the screen, and he saw a picture of his son!

Boom—boom!

From the son's bedroom came the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.