Chapter 582 Wait and See
Seven days, a full one hundred and sixty-eight hours. No matter how much training they received, what could they possibly achieve?
Jin Fei couldn't help but chuckle, "Are you planning to let these kids experience the atmosphere of a football field?"
Facing Jin Fei's half-joking remark, Coach Kaki waved his hand and replied very solemnly, "In my heart, they are already champions."
This time, it wasn't just Jin Fei who was stunned. The surrounding staff, who had been drawn closer by the presence of the legendary coach, froze in place upon hearing this.
Champions?
These dozen or so youngsters?
Trained for a mere seven days?
This wasn't even how you dreamt!
Once they recovered from their shock, someone couldn't help but laugh. Even in front of this legendary coach, they couldn't hold back.
Although this match was only a group stage game, the opposing team was a well-known team from Modu, with many fans in attendance.
Faced with the arrogant Coach Kaki, they immediately scoffed, "Does this guy think too simply? It's one thing for others to brag, but he's bragging himself?"
The murmurs of derision from the crowd grew louder. Coach Kaki couldn't understand what they were shouting, but he could clearly sense the mockery in their tone. His face flushed, and he didn't know what to say.
Chen Yang, standing nearby, slowly rose and clapped his hands, "Everyone, please be quiet, quiet down."
His voice wasn't loud, but everyone could hear him clearly.
The spectators didn't know who this person was. Although his cap obscured half his face, he was wearing the uniform of the Yangyangyang team. They immediately understood and looked at Chen Yang as if watching a spectacle.
Chen Yang cleared his throat and said calmly, "Ladies and gentlemen, Coach Kaki is a guest. If you have any issues, you can take them up with me, the owner of this team."
"As the Yangyangyang team is new to your esteemed city, we ask for your understanding for any shortcomings."
When everyone heard that this young man was the owner of the Yangyangyang team, they were somewhat surprised.
The expenses for a football team were by no means small, let alone hiring such a legendary coach.
"Is the Yangyangyang team trying to freeload off the Yangyangyang company? Why pick such a name?"
"Huh? Now that you mention it, I feel like I've heard of this Yangyangyang company somewhere!"
"The one that sells Zizai Herbal Tea!"
"My God, that's why it sounded so familiar! That's a big company, and I drink Zizai Herbal Tea every day now. It's exceptionally good!"
The crowd chattered amongst themselves, their conversation shifting from football to herbal tea, leaving Chen Yang somewhat speechless.
However, the Yangyangyang team was established precisely to expand the company's fame, so there was no need to hide the Yangyangyang company behind it.
Moreover, given the current situation, if he didn't say anything more, they would truly be branded as imposters.
"Hahaha, you guessed right, we are indeed the Yangyangyang Company! Since you all like our products so much, I'll have someone send over some herbal tea now. No matter which team you support, there's something for everyone!"
Chen Yang's sudden revelation threw the venue into renewed gasps.
As Chen Yang removed his hat, many recognized him.
"I've seen this person before. He used to make short videos. I used to wait for him to update every day, but he never did! So he's here to do football!"
Of course, there were also cheers from the beverage fans.
Zizai Herbal Tea was currently the most popular herbal drink, with many places unable to meet demand. It was hard to get even if you wanted it.
Now that the company owner was giving it away for free, they were naturally overjoyed.
"I've decided, I'm a fan of the Yangyangyang team from now on! Hahaha!"
"Me too, the boss is generous!"
Cheers erupted throughout the stadium and its surroundings.
However, no one took the talk of becoming a fan seriously.
Asking them to abandon the team they had supported for over a decade to support a team that had been founded just a week ago was a joke.
In the eyes of others, both the Yangyangyang team and Chen Yang's involvement in football were merely a game.
Real football matches were not that simple!
Even the opponent of the Yangyangyang team today cheered. To them, the opponents before them were just a group of children. What did it matter if there was an even more legendary coach?
"Alright, brothers, these kids only know the cruelty of the football field!"
Jin Fei chuckled from the commentary booth, "Hello everyone, I am your commentator, Jin Fei. The two teams entering the field now are, from Modu, the so-called 'Little Giants', Seven Seas!"
"Seven Seas is a well-known veteran team in Modu. They have previously played against top-tier teams and inflicted heavy damage. They are considered a seeded team in this competition."
"As for the other team, they have even greater credentials! The Yangyangyang team, formed by Yangyangyang Company, the parent company of the recently popular Zizai Herbal Tea!"
"The team is led by the renowned Coach Kaki, yes, the Coach Kaki who has trained several world-class international players!"
"I am personally a fan of Coach Kaki. In theory, I should support this team. However, as a commentator, I must present the actual situation on the field to everyone."
As Jin Fei introduced them, seventeen wolf children leisurely walked onto the field.
This immediately sparked heated discussions among the live broadcast audience!
The spectators at the venue had already learned about the Yangyangyang team's situation, but the viewers watching the broadcast were completely bewildered.
"What a joke, a bunch of kids? Is Coach Kaki crazy?"
"More than that, I heard the Yangyangyang team is aiming to win the championship, hahaha!"
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Jin Fei looked at the scrolling bullet comments and said with a smile, "That's right, everyone, you're not mistaken. It's a group of children. What's even more terrifying is that these children had no contact with football a week ago!"
"Today, they are about to challenge Seven Seas."
"Will this match be a one-sided slaughter, or the beginning of a new generation's rise? Let's wait and see!"
Jin Fei had initially intended to tease the Yangyangyang team a bit, but seeing the barrage of insults in the comments, he had to abandon the idea.
Chen Yang and other executives from Yangyangyang Company were watching the match. Except for Chen Yang and Zhou Shanshan, others couldn't find the time and could only watch the live broadcast online.
Faced with the screen full of mockery, everyone felt a surge of indignation.
Especially Zhou Shanshan, she clenched her small fists tightly and murmured, "We have to win! We absolutely must win!"
During these seven days, Zhou Shanshan visited these wolf children every day, fearing that they might not be able to adapt.
She had witnessed all their strenuous training. Building confidence was difficult, while destroying a person's confidence was easy.
The wolf children's spirits were already lacking in many areas, and failure would be fatal to them.
The match had not even begun, but cold sweat was already forming on Zhou Shanshan's forehead.
Chen Yang, seeing this, placed his hand on Zhou Shanshan's shoulder and gently patted it to comfort her, "Believe in them. After today, they will soar like eagles!"