Lin Hai Ting Tao

Chapter 1020 Keeping Promises and Using Fists as Proof (Third Update Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Taylor Swift had to watch her image, so when she saw Chen Hero's action, her expression was just a little dazed.

Those female fans in the stands didn't have to worry so much. Seeing Chen Hero strike this pose so handsomely, they screamed from the stands, shouting, "Hero—I love you!" "I want to marry you!" "Please let me have your children! I'm willing to have many, many children for you!!"

Chen Hero didn't know how many women his action had stirred up.

He really wanted to make this a "routine" and a "common practice"—in the future, when the team couldn't open up the situation, or was behind and needed a last-minute goal, you could all shout my name in the stands. As long as the sound is loud enough for me to hear, I will respond to you and will definitely not let you down!

This clenched fist is proof!

The Newcastle United players didn't immediately connect this scene with the game against Manchester United. The commentators were the first to react because it was their job, and they clearly remembered the game scenes that had left a deep impression on them. But the players were different; who would bother to remember what happened in the fourth round of the league between Liverpool and Manchester United this season...

Often, players may not be as knowledgeable as a fanatic fan because they don't have much time to watch games. But true fanatics watch every game, and they know everything about the wonderkids and anecdotes of the lower leagues, even more than the players.

So the Newcastle United players thought Chen Hero was showing off.

Although they may not have heard the saying "Don't show off, or you'll be struck by lightning," they definitely felt the same way.

If you show off like this, you're going to be unlucky sooner or later!

A game is a game, why are you striking poses on the field for no reason? Do you really think you're an actor?

You're acting in a movie that hasn't even come out yet, and you're already acting cocky? You're even promoting your movie on the field...

What's so great about it!

They couldn't stand Chen Hero's showy arrogance—what did he think the Newcastle United players were?

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The Newcastle United players quickly learned that Chen Hero considered them a dish—and ate them directly!

Just five minutes after Chen Hero raised his fist to respond to the fans' shouts, Chen Hero scored a goal.

It couldn't have been more surprising—it really was that effective!

Chen Hero used a direct free kick to send the ball directly into the Newcastle United goal!

"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa—!"

"Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah!!!"

The commentators went collectively crazy!

Because they had witnessed such a magical and incredible thing happen before their eyes!

Chen Hero really delivered on his promise; he did not disappoint the fans!

Although they had seen Chen Hero's actions before, the commentators were still a little disbelieving. They only thought it was a gimmick that could be talked about for a while and might even be a minor episode in the game, something to talk about after dinner.

They didn't expect Chen Hero to actually deliver on his promise, and in just five minutes!

Five minutes!

Just the time it takes to go to the bathroom!

He actually did it and sent the ball into the Newcastle United goal!

"He succeeded... he actually... he succeeded!" some commentators said incoherently.

"Liverpool fans called out five minutes ago; they called out Chen Hero's name. Then Chen Hero responded... How many people believed he could really deliver on his promise? But he really did it! God... is he still human? Once is a coincidence, but twice? Against Manchester United, against Newcastle United... he did it both times!"

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After scoring the goal, Chen Hero didn't celebrate wildly; he just stood there and raised his right fist again—promise fulfilled! This fist is the proof!

Even his teammates were stunned—he fulfilled his promise in the game against Manchester United, and everyone thought it was a coincidence. But this time... reality was right in front of them, and they couldn't help but believe it!

The fans in the stands didn't think so much; they reflexively cheered when they saw the ball go in. Then they realized—something's not right! It's only been five minutes! Hero really did it?

Yes, he really did it!

Good heavens!

My God!

He... he... he's too amazing!!!

The cheers grew louder.

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Seeing Chen Hero blast open Newcastle's goal with a direct free kick, Taylor Swift jumped up from her seat, cheered, and clapped her hands vigorously!

Looking at this celebration and comparing it to her previous celebration for Suarez's goal, you can see what "differential treatment" is...

She was probably one of the few people in the stadium who wasn't surprised that Chen Hero delivered on his promise so quickly.

Because she had always believed that Chen Hero would not let anyone down!

Because he is Chen Hero, he is just such a person!

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When the ball flew into the goal, the Newcastle United players were all stunned. Only then did a door suddenly open in some people's minds, and they thought of the national derby between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Chen Hero seemed to have made this gesture then too? After scoring against Manchester United, all the Liverpool fans were chanting Chen Hero's name, and then Chen Hero did the same thing... and then he scored two goals and defeated Manchester United...

At this moment, they realized—damn it, we ran into someone who was trying to establish his reputation!

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Chen Hero's goal helped Liverpool regain the lead.

It also made the atmosphere at the stadium unprecedentedly warm. Because Liverpool fans had realized that they now had someone who would always answer their prayers. In football, they no longer needed to pray to God; they just needed to shout Chen Hero's name!

Chen Hero is their God!

Old Hartson looked at the rapidly warming Anfield stadium and said with emotion, "I seem to see a new king being born slowly..."

Kenny Dalglish, who was watching the game on TV, couldn't help but smile when he heard Old Hartson's words.

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After Chen Hero scored this goal, the situation of the game completely turned towards Liverpool. The atmosphere at the stadium was so warm that it could roast a person alive. The air above Anfield stadium was filled with cheers of "Hero, Hero" and various songs.

Playing in such an environment, the Newcastle United players felt like ants on a hot pan, suffering!

This game eventually turned into a worship meeting for Chen Hero alone. The fans kept shouting Chen Hero's name and making gestures of worship.

As for the strong opponent, Newcastle United?

That was no longer important at all...

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Was Taylor Swift here to watch the game?

No, she was here to watch Chen Hero. This was exactly what she wanted to see.

Chen Hero was being worshiped by tens of thousands of people. Just like his name, he was indeed the hero here, and no one was more popular and influential than him.

In the subsequent games, Taylor Swift always had a smile on her face. She liked this scene, liked this kind of game, liked to hear the cheers of "Hero, Hero," and liked to see the fans make gestures of worship.

There was no better live performance than this!

She really came to the right place this time.

Because she had gained a deeper understanding of Chen Hero and discovered his new image.

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In the end, Liverpool won a clean 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at their home stadium. Towards the end of the game, Newcastle United had no intention of continuing the game. They just wanted this damn game to end quickly; their hearts were about to be shaken out of their chests by the roars of the Liverpool fans...

Chen Hero only scored one goal, while Suarez scored twice, and Gareth Bale scored one goal.

But the protagonist of this game was definitely Chen Hero.

The reporters who watched this unique game live also expressed their position and attitude in the best player selection—they unanimously chose Chen Hero as the best player of this game!

The commentary was also very simple: "Chen Hero, who can turn Anfield stadium into hell in an instant, deserves this honor. We believe Suarez will definitely not object either."

They were right; Suarez really didn't object. In the post-match interview, he said, "I scored two goals? Ha, that's nothing in front of that wizard! He's the best player of this game, yes, I choose him!"

The other Liverpool players, including Gerrard, also praised Chen Hero's ability: "I really didn't expect him to respond to the fans' requests a second time and then deliver so quickly... I thought he was just boosting morale... I didn't expect him to really want to fulfill this promise... It's amazing; he's a phenomenal player. I'm especially glad he's our teammate and not our opponent. I don't think many people want to be his opponent..."

The Newcastle United players also had to be convinced by Chen Hero's ability: "Losing to such a Chen Hero... we have nothing to say!"

The two head coaches also talked about Chen Hero's performance after the game.

Martin O'Neill didn't say much, but his words carried a lot of weight: "I'm proud to be able to coach such a player!"

Alan Pardew spread his hands: "We tried our best. We equalized the score at one point, but after Hero scored in response to the fans' call, everything changed... The atmosphere at Anfield became unfamiliar to me, unbelievably fanatical. I have led my team to play at this stadium many times, and I am very familiar with the feeling of this stadium, but today it is unfamiliar to me..." He shrugged, pouted, and thought for a while before continuing.

"I think... maybe from Shankly to Bob Paisley, and the Fagan Red Army era, Anfield should have been like this, right?"

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The next day's *Liverpool Echo* responded to Alan Pardew's speculation.

"Yes, Mr. Pardew, this is the Anfield of that time! This is Anfield!!"

The tone revealed unparalleled pride.