He Ping was right. Although the game hadn't even finished the first half, the suspense was completely gone.

Liverpool, with Chen Hero, was just like playing at home, and they benefited from Chen Hero. Every beautiful attack and successful defense of theirs was supported by the Chinese fans in the stands.

In contrast, Newcastle's fans were too few. Even if some Chinese fans liked Newcastle itself, if they had to choose between Chen Hero and Newcastle, they would not hesitate to support Chen Hero. This made Newcastle feel isolated and helpless, and the game was really miserable…

A powerful Chen Hero and an even more powerful home atmosphere, they were simply unable to contend with.

Who said Chinese football had no popularity? Who said Chinese players had no appeal? It was just that they hadn't found the right person!

In fact, fans are very simple. How much you put in, how much you give them, they will return to you, just like the land.

This scene must have made many national team players envious, jealous, and hateful.

Their combined appeal was not as good as one Chen Hero.

When these national team players complained that the fans and the media put too much pressure on them before the big games, and argued with the fans, did they ever think about what they had done for the fans?

Victory? Dignity? Joy?

Nothing. What qualifications did they have to ask the fans to treat them kindly?

If you don't work hard, are lazy, and lose repeatedly, and you still ask the fans to treat you like world superstars, how can there be such a good thing in the world?

Why can Chen Hero win the support of so many people? Because he brought countless joy and hope to the fans with goals and championships, so the fans were also generous with their praise and cheers.

It's not that Chinese fans don't love Chinese football, but that Chinese football doesn't have a reason for them to love it…

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During the halftime break, the Liverpool players congratulated Chen Hero, because he had scored two goals. Chen Hero was also very happy, but not because of the two goals, but because he had finally successfully broken the ice and regained the trust and support of his compatriots. He even felt that the strikers were more affectionate towards him. This was simply an unexpected surprise, a blessing in disguise, and his popularity in China had reached a new level…

Chen Hero's teammates were also surprised by Chen Hero's popularity in China. They had actually seen many scenes of the main players of their respective national teams returning to their countries, especially in those small football countries. It was not an exaggeration to describe the scene as the whole city turning out when a great figure finally appeared.

But they were still surprised by the attitude of the Chinese fans towards Chen Hero.

This was only ninety thousand people. As soon as they thought that 1.5 billion people had this attitude, they felt that Chen Hero was really amazing!

"Fifteen billion people, everyone knows you, Hero!"

"You're even more famous than the Pope!"

"My God, Hero, your Chinese fans are so enthusiastic! Not inferior to our English fans at all!"

Bale, who had just joined the team, was also surprised. In Wales, he was already the number one star, so he could more or less understand the feeling of being surrounded by stars, but when he came to China, he realized that he was far from Chen Hero—he was truly a national idol…

During the halftime break, Martin O'Neill decided that Bale would play in the second half.

When Chen Hero walked out of the locker room with Bale, he put his arm around his shoulder and said to him, "You are also very popular in China, Gareth. Do you know that Chinese fans have given you a very nice nickname!"

"Ah?" Hearing that he was also very popular in the hearts of Chinese fans, Bale was a little flattered. "What is it?"

Chen Hero chuckled, "Da Sheng!" (Great Sage!)

"Da Shen?" (Great Aunt?)

"Not Da Shen, Da Sheng! Da—Sheng!"

Chen Hero corrected Bale's pronunciation.

"What does that mean?"

"The protagonist in a well-known myth and legend in China, a monkey that can go to heaven and earth, ride the clouds and mist, is especially awesome and powerful, and has great magical powers!" Chen Hero smiled happily. He actually wanted to say that Bale looked a lot like a monkey.

Bale curled his lips when he heard "monkey."

"But this monkey is really powerful. He has a nickname called 'Qi Tian Da Sheng,' which means that his skills and abilities are as high as the sky, as high as the sky. How powerful do you think it is?"

When Chen Hero said this, Bale became interested.

"So, with such a powerful character as your nickname, you can imagine how popular you are among Chinese fans, right? Haha!"

When Bale thought about it this way, he felt that he was right. Suddenly, he felt as if he also had the power to reach the heavens…

"So, perform well in the second half, Gareth, don't let..."

Bale interrupted Chen Hero, "Please call me 'Da Sheng,' Hero!"

"Damn it!" Chen Hero rolled his eyes, "You're really taking advantage of the situation! Okay, Da Sheng! Do you want me to give you another nickname?"

"What?"

"It was also used by Qi Tian Da Sheng, Bi Ma Wen!"

"Ma Bi Wen?"

"Bi Ma Wen!"

"Bi Mu Wen?"

"Bi Ma Wen!!"

"Forget it… This is too tongue-twisting, just Da Sheng is fine!" Bale shook his head, feeling that this nickname was really nice and especially meaningful.

Chen Hero was a little disappointed. His plan to frame Bale had failed…

But he still patted Bale on the shoulder, "Perform well in the second half, don't disappoint so many Chinese fans who like you!"

"That's for sure!" Bale gave a thumbs up.

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Bale found that Chen Hero really didn't lie to him. When he was substituted onto the field, the fans in the stadium let out a huge cheer, obviously welcoming him as well.

He immediately raised his head—so many people in faraway China have heard of my name! He felt very accomplished and felt that he was not much worse than Chen Hero! Maybe there are more Chinese fans who like me than there are people in the whole of Wales!

Inspired by the cheers of the Chinese fans, Bale performed very actively after entering the field in the second half. He made full use of his strengths—speed and crosses.

He repeatedly sent good balls to Chen Hero.

In the seventieth minute, he finally assisted Chen Hero in scoring.

At that time, he used his speed to forcibly break through Newcastle's fullback, and then crossed with a low shot. Chen Hero, who was following up in the middle, directly kicked the ball into the goal, completing his own hat trick!

After scoring the goal, Chen Hero pointed at Bale and ran over, hugging Bale tightly.

Both of them were eager to make friends with each other, and the warming of their relationship was naturally extraordinary.

Seeing that Chen Hero and Bale had such a good relationship, the Chinese fans in the stands were also happy. Because Bale could help Chen Hero, and the two of them had a good relationship, the fans didn't have to worry about Bale and Chen Hero not sparking any sparks.

With Bale's help, Chen Hero would definitely be even more powerful, and his performance in the new season would be even better!

Everyone was happy about this…

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In the end, Liverpool defeated Newcastle 4:1 at the Bird's Nest.

Chen Hero's hat trick made him the most dazzling person in the game. After the game, he was also named the best player of the game and drove away in a luxury car.

The other goal was scored by Suarez.

On the Newcastle side, Cisse scored a face-saving goal. This was because at the end of the game, the Liverpool players had no intention of playing the game and were only thinking about celebrating the victory and the championship, which allowed Cisse to sneak in a goal. Moreover, this goal did not detract from the good mood of the Liverpool players.

At the awards ceremony, Gerrard and Chen Hero raised the Holy Temple Cup together. Confetti flew down from the sky, fireworks bloomed in the sky above the stadium, and the sky was dyed red. A huge cheer broke out again in the National Stadium—this was truly a perfect night!

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After the game, Chen Hero became the target of the media.

He also accepted everyone's interview, because he could finally speak now, and people would believe whatever he said, which was the opposite of before.

"I said, I have no intention of changing my nationality. I was born here, I grew up here, I can't figure out why I should change my nationality. I like it here. The people here are good, the water is good, and the mountains are also good… In short, everything is good here for me. Maybe in the eyes of some people, there are still many shortcomings, but there is no place like home. I just like it here," Chen Hero told the reporters.

"But you may miss the World Cup…" a reporter asked.

"Giggs never participated in the European Cup and the World Cup in his entire career. You can ask him if he regretted refusing to join the England team. You can also ask my teammate Bale, he is also a Welshman who refused the call of the England team."

"But many Chinese people have chosen to change their nationality…"

"That's their freedom. They have the freedom to leave, which is right. I also have the freedom to stay, which is even more right, right?" Chen Hero shrugged. "Anyway, I hope this matter will end here. No one is allowed to hype this matter, as for the British media that started the rumor, I will settle the score with them. Those who offend me will never have a good end! I have never spared anyone!" He said this with a murderous aura, which made many Chinese media who had reported on the nationality incident feel a chill down their spines…

"I will never consider changing my nationality in my life. Can't play in the World Cup? It doesn't matter, football is not just the World Cup. There are many ways to win glory for the country, it's not just joining the national team. I am winning glory for the country in Zenit, Napoli, and Liverpool, I have a clear conscience!" Chen Hero knocked on his heart.

Then he turned and walked away.

A group of Chinese reporters looked at his back and felt a mix of emotions.

This idiot seems to live more clearly than many of us…