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"Director Zhang, how did you find this place..." Luo Lie just walked out of the homestay and saw the deputy director Zhang of the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau who he had just met a few days ago walking towards him.

"Chairman Luo Lie, you came to Zhejiang Province without notifying me, how unkind of you." Deputy Director Zhang greeted him with a smile and extended his right hand from a distance.

Shaking hands with Deputy Director Zhang, Luo Lie said, "My old father asked me to come to attend the ancestral worship ceremony, why did you rush here from Hangzhou?"

"I happened to be in Taizhou, and I heard from my subordinates that you posted about Ziyang Street and the Great Wall on Instagram, so I knew you were there too, so I came here uninvited." Deputy Director Zhang explained with a smile.

"It's the New Year, you are also very hard-working. What do you want to talk to me about?" Luo Lie looked at the large group of people behind Deputy Director Zhang and asked proactively.

"Alas, I love to nag when I get old, and I almost forget the important things. It's like this, our Zhejiang Province's first annual high school league finals will be held here tomorrow. It's not that I saw that you happened to be in Taizhou, so I wanted to invite you to be the award presenter tomorrow." After saying this, Deputy Director Zhang looked at Luo Lie with expectation.

Luo Lie smiled and looked at Deputy Director Zhang, then looked at the group of people behind him, and said, "I originally bought a high-speed train back to Haicheng at 5 pm, but since your brother has spoken, I must support it."

"Okay, okay." Deputy Director Zhang was very happy to hear Luo Lie agreed.

The next day, the air was filled with a festive atmosphere, and the sun shone on this vibrant land. The streets and alleys of Linhai were decorated with lights and people's faces were filled with joyful smiles. The venue of the high school league finals, Linhai Olympic Sports Center Stadium, was even more lively. Colorful flags fluttered, gongs and drums were loud, and Linhai citizens, students' parents, and fans who supported each team came from all directions, looking forward to this exciting match.

Surrounded by the crowd, Luo Lie came to the competition venue. He was dressed in a simple but solemn suit, and his eyes revealed his curiosity and expectation for the game. Deputy Director Zhang, local leaders, and the teachers of the two schools warmly welcomed Luo Lie's arrival and introduced him to the background and significance of the high school league.

"The high school league is our own football event for the people of Zhejiang Province. It not only shows our love for football, but also reflects our spirit of unity, hard work, and positivity." Deputy Director Zhang proudly said to Luo Lie.

Luo Lie smiled and nodded in appreciation: "The charm of football lies in its ability to unite people. Regardless of age, gender, or occupation, everyone can find happiness and passion on the football field."

With a whistle, the game officially began. The players of Taizhou Middle School and Quzhou Middle School ran and fought on the green field like arrows from a string. Their energetic figures and superb football skills made the audience cheer from time to time.

The players of Quzhou Middle School team wore blue uniforms. They cooperated well and implemented tactics resolutely. Soon after the opening, they launched a fierce attack. The Taizhou Middle School team was not to be outdone. They defended tightly and waited for an opportunity to counterattack.

The game was very intense, and both sides went back and forth, refusing to give in to each other.

Luo Lie sat in the stands, watching the game intently. He was moved by the fighting spirit of the players and applauded their wonderful performance from time to time. "Although these players have not received professional training, their love and persistence for football are admirable." Luo Lie said with emotion.

The game was in full swing, and the atmosphere on the scene became more and more heated. The fans waved the colorful flags in their hands and cheered for the team they supported. Their enthusiasm seemed to ignite the entire stadium, making this cold winter day particularly warm.

During the halftime break, Luo Lie came to the players. The players were nervous and excited to see this football legend. Luo Lie smiled and shook hands with them one by one, and asked them about their training and their feelings about football.

"How do you usually train?" Luo Lie asked.

A young player replied: "We all organize our own training after school. Although the conditions are difficult, everyone is very enthusiastic."

Luo Lie nodded and praised: "Your spirit is very valuable. Football requires such love and persistence."

Another player plucked up the courage to ask: "Chairman Luo Lie, can you give us some advice?"

Luo Lie thought for a moment and said: "We must constantly improve our technical level, focus on teamwork, and maintain a good attitude. Football is a challenging sport, but as long as you persevere, you will definitely make progress."

The players listened carefully, their eyes full of expectation and determination.

The second half of the game startedAt the beginning, the players seemed to be inspired by Luo Lie and worked harder. Their performance was even better, and the wonderful cooperation and sharp attack made the audience cheer continuously. In this tense atmosphere, a student player from Quzhou Middle School team gradually attracted Luo Lie's attention.

This student is called Lin Yu. He is tall and vigorous, like a flash of lightning on the court. He is skilled in dribbling, passing and shooting. In an attack, after Lin Yu received a pass from his teammate, he passed several defensive players of Taizhou Middle School team with his outstanding personal ability, and then calmly kicked the ball. The football flew towards the goal like a cannonball, but unfortunately it was saved by the goalkeeper of Taizhou Middle School team.

Luo Lie's eyes were fixed on Lin Yu, and his eyes showed admiration. He said to Deputy Director Zhang who was sitting next to him: "This child is very talented, his skills and consciousness are very good."

Deputy Director Zhang whispered to the staff around him, and soon the staff brought back a stack of information. Deputy Director Zhang found Lin Yu's information from it, handed it to Luo Lie, and said, "This Lin Yu is in the second year of high school this year, but he has been admitted to the youth team of Zhejiang Sports Club. After taking the high school entrance examination, he will follow the professional team echelon training." Luo Lie smiled and nodded, but did not continue to speak.

As the game progressed, Lin Yu's performance became better and better. He not only brought a lot of pressure to the Taizhou Middle School team on the offensive end, but was also very active on the defensive end. He kept running and fighting, winning many opportunities for the team.

In a defense, Lin Yu tackled the ball recklessly and successfully blocked a threatening attack from the Taizhou Middle School team. His fighting spirit also infected his teammates, and the morale of the Quzhou Middle School team was even higher.

The game entered a white-hot stage, and the scores of both sides were still deadlocked. At this critical moment, Lin Yu stepped forward again. After receiving the ball in the midfield, he started quickly and broke through to the front of the opponent's penalty area. Facing the defensive players of the Taizhou Middle School team, he cleverly shook off the opponent and then decisively kicked the ball. The football drew a beautiful arc in the air and went straight to the dead corner of the goal.

The fans of Quzhou Middle School team were boiling with excitement. They cheered and cheered for Lin Yu's wonderful goal. Luo Lie also stood up and applauded Lin Yu. He praised Lin Yu's performance and said to the people around him: "This child has the potential to become an excellent professional player."

In the end, Quzhou Middle School team won the game with Lin Yu's outstanding performance. Lin Yu was named the best player of the game, and his face was filled with joy and pride.

The players from both sides hugged each other and greeted the audience. They interpreted the spirit of football with their actions and won warm applause from the audience.

Luo Lie stood up and applauded the players' performance. He walked onto the court, shook hands with the players one by one, and expressed his respect and appreciation for them. "Your performance is very good, which makes me see the future of football." Luo Lie said.

At the subsequent award ceremony, Luo Lie personally presented the trophy and prizes to the winning team. He encouraged the players to keep working hard and fight for their dreams. "Football is a great sport that can change people's lives. I hope you can stick to it and become a better version of yourself," Luo Lie said.

During the award ceremony, Luo Lie also had a cordial exchange with Lin Yu, asked about his football experience and dreams, and encouraged him to stick to it and pursue his dreams on the road of football.

After the award ceremony, Luo Lie declined the invitation of Deputy Director Zhang and local officials and took the high-speed rail to leave Taizhou and rush to Haicheng. As the high-speed rail sped, Luo Lie looked at the land of Taizhou that was gradually disappearing outside the window, and his heart was full of emotion. This trip home allowed him to find his spiritual home and understand the importance of blood inheritance.

Arriving in Haicheng and returning to the old villa, Liu Xiaoyan had already prepared a sumptuous dinner for him. The little girl seemed to feel that Luo Lie was leaving the oriental country, and was particularly active that night. The tossing Luo Lie had to hold his waist to climb up with difficulty the next day.

At around 1:00 p.m. the next day, after Luo Lie met up with John, Annabell and Lina, they rushed to Haicheng Pudong International Airport. Under the reluctant gaze of Liu Xiaoyan, he boarded the plane back to Manchester.