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[Road to Success]

[Episode 21]

Five of characters.

There's something fishy between you two.

-We're just in sync. -Hurry.

I'm in such good luck today.

Watch it.

Pung!

-Good for you. -I just won.

And you won big.

-You’re so lucky. -Take a bite.

Can't believe you pulled it off.

You're back?

Leave him be.

Pay up!

Chengye, you're back.

Your mom and the others already ate.

I saved some food for you.

Come eat it in a bit.

Auntie.

That thing...

Is it a gift from him again?

Finally, a big weight's off my mind.

Ms. Lin,

you're not letting things take their own course now?

If I keep on that track,

I'll be stuck in a rut and achieve nothing.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

What do you mean, Coach Wang?

We're back on good terms now, aren't we?

Yes, merely.

We have merely

restored our partnership

maintained by mutual interests.

Is that all?

What else do you want?

I...

There's a flower shop ahead.

I'm going there to buy fertilizer.

♪ Every night ♪

I...

♪ I reach for starlight ♪

♪ Wandering through dreams with you ♪

♪ I follow the beat of my heart ♪

♪ Like dust floating in the air ♪

I know. I know.

Do you dare to hit me?

-Coach, Ms. Lin. -Ms. Lin.

We just heard from the organizing committee

that our next opponent has been changed to Yongchuan Hengjiu.

Yongchuan Hengjiu?

Are you kidding me?

Weren't we supposed to play Xinpeng?

The students of Xinpeng were informed on a short notice

of attending an important local event that overlaps

in schedule with the match.

As if we weren't already on thin ice.

What was that gibberish?

Ms. Lin,

they can't just change our opponent, can they?

In the group round-robin,

it's reasonable and compliant with the rules to adjust the sequence

of group matches.

But that doesn't mean they had to replace

our original opponent with Yongchuan Hengjiu.

They scored nine goals in their previous match.

Nine goals.

Their list of players includes

three National Youth Team members.

One of them is Fang Sulun,

who did a bicycle kick in the box in an earlier match

against the Japanese Youth League,

showcasing superb skills.

Not to mention Qin Qiechu.

Everyone on the online forum

says he's being groomed

as a key reserve player for the national team.

Wait.

Do you have to throw a wet blanket

on everyone at a time like this?

I'm just stating the facts.

Fragility is not to be denied.

Enough, the two of you.

Coach.

What's your opinion?

What opinion can I have?

You all did a good job on the analysis.

I was not asking you about that.

I meant our chances of defeating Yongchuan Hengjiu.

The chances are slim,

but there is still hope.

I think you should just eat and sleep well,

and get onto the field with a calm mind.

Go home and rest early.

Conserve your energy.

Try your best in tomorrow's match.

Okay.

Can't believe we'll play Hengjiu.

This is so stressful.

Bye bye.

Just take the coach's advice.

Eat and drink as usual.

I probably won't be able to sleep tonight.

You make it sound like you could do it.

Off you go. We'll walk together next time.

Okay, I'm leaving then.

-Bye. -I'm leaving too. Bye.

-Bye. -Bye bye.

Goodbye, Ms. Lin.

-Bye-bye. -Bye-bye.

Goodbye, Coach.

Fu, shall we?

Sure.

Anything wrong?

Did you lose anything?

I can't find my keychain.

The one with that utterly ugly jersey, right?

If it's gone, just let it be.

That stuff's tacky after all, right?

Fu Xinshu!

-Fu Xinshu, look what time it is now. -No, I must find it.

I'll buy you a new one tomorrow.

Let's go grab a bite first.

Come on. Let's go.

Hey, kids.

Let's go watch cartoons.

Come on, kids.

Kids, time to watch cartoons.

Hey, kiddo?

Everyone's here, right?

Yiling, come on.

Why didn't you go watch cartoons with the others?

I don't know them.

Don't you want to get to know them?

I've seen you staying

in your ward alone several times.

Where are your parents?

They didn't come see me.

Do you play football?

I just joined the school team this semester.

Let's go play football together.

But we're in a hospital now.

It doesn't matter.

I have a big secret hideout.

Come with me.

Don't keep yourself in the ward all the time.

Basking in the sun outside

more often will help you recover faster.

My name is Fu Xinshu.

What's yours?

My dad doesn't like me.

And I hate being his son.

So I don't have a name.

I'll call you Bed No. 4 then.

Let's go play football, Bed No. 4.

Quick!

I'll go get the ball.

Bed No. 4,

today, I'll teach you how to

precisely get hold of the ball.

Okay.

Bed No. 4.

♪ Who hasn't known the dark of night and uncertainty? ♪

You stay right here.

You're still in recovery.

[Dangerous zone; Do not climb]

Do be careful.

Got it.

♪ Stumbling, covered in wounds, losing direction ♪

Very good.

♪ Wandering alone, gaining strength through pain ♪

[Dangerous zone; Do not climb]

♪ Riding the wind, chasing an unknown horizon ♪

♪ Looking up, dreaming side by side of great ideals ♪

♪ The vast world awaits youth to arrive ♪

Fu Xinshu, this is no fun at all.

♪ If facing every storm is ♪

Let's both take a few steps back.

You should kick harder.

♪ What it takes to grow ♪

Over here.

Catch it.

♪ I will stubbornly go against the current ♪

Now, pass it to me.

Okay.

♪ And let myself go wild ♪

Catch this one. Here it goes!

♪ No matter how long the road ahead ♪

♪ Nothing can stop me ♪

♪ Break through every haze of doubt ♪

♪ Chase the light within me ♪

♪ Strong wings grow through the storm ♪

[Fu Xinshu] [Bed No. 4]

♪ Even if no one cheers ♪

Come on, pass it over!

♪ I'll keep fighting my way through ♪

There it goes.

Okay!

P-Pass the ball to me.

♪ On a deserted battlefield ♪

Pass it now!

♪ Thrive and bloom ♪

♪ I'll take every scar ♪

♪ As my badge of honor ♪

Pass the ball!

You've got this! Shoot!

Bed No. 4.

You'll be discharged soon, right?

Fu Xinshu, thanks for teaching me how to play football.

It looks cute.

I'll hang it on my backpack.

Then you must never take it off.

Bed No. 4,

you're about to leave the hospital,

yet I still don't know your name.

Well, then meet me next week

on my birthday at that fried chicken place.

I'll tell you when you get there.

Okay. I'll definitely be there.

Great.

Come on.

-Pinky swear. -Pinky swear.

-No backsies. -No backsies.

I promised a classmate

to spend my birthday with him.

No, you can't go.

You have to spend this birthday

with your grandparents.

We are moving to Yongchuan soon.

Why are we moving?

To start a new company— at least it appears so.

But in fact,

it's just to make it easier

for your dad to meet with his side piece.

Hu Yongping!

Why did you have to speak nonsense when our son's around?

What did I do wrong?

Spare me that crap.

You want to dump me, huh?

I'm telling you, not a chance.

Shut that filthy mouth of yours!

I want to go to...

You shut it too!

Listen up, sign the papers

if you want a divorce.

Why can't I speak?

Retain what little shame you have.

-You may have it, but I still do! -I'm not going to divorce you.

-Chengye! -You stay put!

Chengye!

Where are you going?

Chengye!

Chengye!

Come back here, Chengye!

Chengye!

Chengye, come back!

Never ever come back if you dare run away!

You should've watched out.

Little boy,

are you okay?

I'm fine.

[Available all day on workdays] [Breakfast deals]

Thank God I'm not late.

Come on, get some fries.

What a spread.

Help yourself to whatever you like.

Has he forgotten our pact?

How is it? Is it good?

Yes.

No vacant tables.

Go ask that boy.

Hey, little one,

can we swap seats with you?

Sure.

-Thank you. -Thanks.

Thank you.

What would you like to eat?

What about you two?

Here comes the birthday cake!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Bed No. 4, you're about to leave the hospital,

yet I still don't know your name.

Well, then meet me next week

on my birthday at that fried chicken place.

I'll tell you when you get there.

Okay, I will definitely be there.

-Pinky swear. No backsies. -Pinky swear. No backsies.

Hello, it's our child's birthday today.

We'd like to offer you a cup of ice cream.

Hey, little one,

a free cup of ice cream for you.

-Thank you. -Here you are, a spoon.

It's our child's birthday.

-We'd like to share the joy with you. -Thanks.

Look, here's ice cream.

Come on.

-Here you are. -You got one yet?

Are you having fun?

Are you having fun?

A spoon for you.

[KFC]

Little boy, you've been sitting here alone the entire day.

Where are your parents?

We're closing the place.

[KFC]

Never ever come back if you dare run away!

Now you get it.

You're nothing

when you're out of the Wen family.

Finish it and go home.

If you're not eating it, put it away and get up!

Wen Chengye, how come you're still here?

Why did you come back?

Don't get me started.

I lost something really important.

I must find it back.

So you found it?

Thank you.

Is it very important to you?

I made someone a promise

that I'd never take it off.

Why the laugh?

It really is of great importance to me.

Is that so?

If it truly meant so much to you,

how could you not recognize me?

Bed No. 4...

You are Bed No. 4?

Drop the act.

Don't pretend like you still remember me.

I do remember you.

How could I have forgotten? I...

I've always wanted to find you

and play football with you again.

You were my very first best friend.

Then why didn't you come meet me?

We made a pinky promise

that you'd celebrate my birthday with me.

I waited for you for a whole day.

Why?

Why on earth didn't you show up?

I'll ask you one last time.

Why?

I don't want to say it.

Think whatever you want.

I just don't want to say it.

Fu!

Wen Chengye, what's wrong with you?

-You fancy a beating or what? -Qin Ao!

Come watch this video.

Fu!

This needle of yours

is already... off track.

Where is it pointing at?

We could've had some more time

before playing the strongest opponent.

No need to look at the points table anymore.

Yongchuan Hengjiu will surely defeat all their opponents

and advance as the first in the group.

But yesterday, didn't you say there was still hope?

Given our players' state now, they might even

have problems coordinating with each other in today's match.

That said, Yongchuan Hengjiu is the strongest opponent

we can meet in the current stage.

Even if we lose simply because they're better,

at least our players get to enjoy the game itself.

So, why not take a positive attitude

to embracing a meaningful defeat,

Ms. Lin?

The bus is here.

Get on it, guys.

-Okay. -Coming right up.

Let's go.

[Youth Football Super League]

Pretty fancy, isn't it?

So posh.

Even the stadium hosting the game between us

and Yongchuan Hengjiu is different.

What a fancy lounge.

I'm even more nervous now.

When will the football field

in our school have facilities like these?

Hello, miss.

My name is Qin Qiechu.

Hello.

Coach!

Coach!

Coach Winfred,

I finally get to see you.

I've always been a huge fan of yours.

Why did you abandon our team?

So, this boy is...

Yes.

He is Qin Qiechu from Yongchuan Hengjiu.

You actually know who I am, Coach!

I'm so touched.

Previously, you said you'd coach our team,

but you didn't.

After coaching them through this match,

will you join our team?

Bro,

don't you think you're rude,

for calling another team's coach "Coach"?

You're Qin Ao!

I love the way you penetrate into the box!

Will you give me an autograph?

Just sign your name right here.

Here, huh?

T-To be honest,

if you become a star player in the future,

such handwriting won't do.

A star player?

Me?

You're Fu Xinshu, right?

You work with Chen Jianghe in a quite interesting way.

Thanks.

Hello! Hello.

Qi Liang! Nice to meet you.

And you're Feng Suo, right?

You're quite a solid player.

Well...

I-I have to go now,

or my captain will scold me.

S-See you later then.

See you!

See you in a bit.

Bye!

Guys,

Qin Qiechu is quite a people person, isn't he?

He knows us so well.

I have a bad feeling about it.

Stop it.

Keep your feelings to yourself.

The game hasn't started yet.

No more pessimistic talk like that.

We won't know what they've got until we fight them.

That's right.

Plus, the fact that our opponent

takes us seriously means we're not half bad.

Exactly.

Alright. It's time to get ready.

Go get changed now.

-Okay. -Got it.

-Let's go. -Time to get changed.

Everyone in the audience, welcome to the Youth Super League live match.

Today, the match will be held

[Yongchuan Provincial Youth Super League]

between Yongchuan Hengjiu and Hongjing No. 8 High School.

[Hongjing No. 8 High School versus Yongchuan Hengjiu]

I believe you're all familiar with Yongchuan Hengjiu.

It's the reigning five-time champion of the Youth Super League.

Joined by star players like No. 10, Qin Qiechu,

and No. 7, Fang Sulun, it's fair to say

this team is the undisputed king of the pitch.

Most football fans

believe that no one can defeat

this team in the ongoing tournament.

On the other hand,

for their classic free-kick strategy in the match

against Yuzhou Yinxiang, Hongjing No. 8 High School

is hailed as the dark horse of this tournament.

Now, the dark horse has stepped onto the king's territory.

Who will emerge victorious?

Let's see what will unfold before our eyes.

The two teams' captains

are exchanging pennants.

The pre-match coin toss is complete.

The game is about to start.

Yongchuan Hengjiu!

-We've got this! -We've got this!

Hongjing No. 8 High School!

-We've got this! -We've got this!

-Go for it! -You've got this!

-Go for it! -You've got this!

Right from the kickoff,

Hengjiu has shown dominant control over the pitch,

and is suppressing Hongjing in the midfield.

Their 4-3-3 Formation

is working pretty smoothly,

with seamless coordination.

Hengjiu's captain, Player No. 7, Fang Sulun, is dribbling

past the opponent's defense.

Defense!

-Defense! -He sold the opposing defenders

-with a feint. -Defense!

Then he passes the ball to a midfielder.

The latter,

without stopping the ball,

passes it right back to Fang Sulun.

-No. 10 bursts through the right flank. -Qin Ao, to the right!

He's about to enter the box!

This kick looks like both a pass and a shoot.

Feng Suo fails to catch the ball.

No. 10 comes up and shoots again.

It's a goal!

Qin Qiechu

scored a goal right after the game started.

One to zero!

Bravo! Well done!

Yongchuan Hengjiu is now taking the lead.

As expected of Qin Qiechu, a star player of Hengjiu,

he has put on a brilliant performance.

Move!

In less than five minutes after the game started,

Yongchuan Hengjiu got a grip of the match's pace

and scored the first goal.

Now, for Hongjing,

the priority

is to steady themselves.

-After all, there's still plenty of time. -Keep your composure, guys!

They still stand a chance of tying

or even surpassing their opponent.

Hongjing is trying to steady the pace through passing,

while seeking a chance to attack.

But Hengjiu is pressing aggressively on the pitch.

Such intense pressing

is giving Hongjing a very hard time.

Now, the ball is with Hongjing's captain,

Player No. 10, Fu Xinshu.

That through ball is intercepted!

They're even well aware of Fu Xinshu's

passing patterns.

Hengjiu disrupts the pass and gets the ball.

Now, the ball is with...

Player No. 10 of Hengjiu, Qin Qiechu.

With excellent skills, he has dribbled past

several opposing players in a row.

Facing the defense being put up by Hongjing,

a teammate of his quickly breaks through from the right.

You want to pass the ball? Not a chance!

Qin Qiechu doesn't

pass the ball to the right flank,

but to the midfield with a backheel.

A shoot!

Here comes one more goal!

Good anticipation, but we prepared two plans.

Yongchuan is showing

much better teamwork than Hongjing!

That attack

was a textbook example of teamwork.

Yongchuan Hengjiu

just scored another goal.

Now, it's 2-0 on the field.

Conceding two goal consecutively soon after the game started

might shake

the mentality

of Hongjing's players.

Hengjiu's players are too agile.

Can't believe no one on our team fills the gap.

Time is pressing.

I'll do that then!

Player No. 11 of Hongjing, Wen Chengye,

seems to have left his position in defense

for the attacking half, fighting for the ball.

Is it a new strategy of Hongjing's?

Wen Chengye left his defensive zone.

Wen Chengye, what are you doing?

Not only did he fail to steal the ball,

but he also occupied the same position

with a teammate tracking back,

causing a gap in the defense.

Wen Chengye,

where are you going?

That defensive error shouldn't have

happened.

Wen Chengye

-is marking Qin Qiechu one-on-one again. -Bring it on.

Qin Qiechu seizes the chance

to break through.

He then passes the ball to his captain, Player No. 7,

Fang Sulun, who volleys hard!

The ball hits a defender's leg,

deflects, and finds the net!

Three to zero!

You alone can't turn the tables.

Wen Chengye, what was that mess about?

Isn't the game a mess already?

Hongjing's No. 11 is a real headache.

It's okay. Just try to avoid him.

Yongchuan Hengjiu's passing is rather smooth.

After scoring the third goal,

they've completely taken control of the pace on the field,

and are bombarding

Hongjing's goal.

Another link-up play in a small area.

Then a long shot from outside the box.

Hongjing's defense is almost collapsing.

This time, a penetration through the midfield.

The ball goes to the left flank.

The player gently slots it home with his right foot.

Four to zero!

Yongchuan Hengjiu extended their lead again

with relentless pressing.

How could this happen?

This happens

when all the conditions

are against us.

Yu Ming pulled

and gave away a foul.

-The referee showed him a yellow card. -No. 5, that was a foul.

Hengjiu Team gets a free kick in the final third.

-It's okay. -Come here!

-No biggie. -Form a wall.

-All is fine. -It's okay.

A free kick in a good position around the box.

Will Hongjing keep this one out?

Will Hengjiu further widen the gap by scoring one more goal?

Lu, stay on him.

The ball!

Yongchuan Hengjiu

actually adopted Hongjing's tactic

on free kicks from the previous match!

Player No. 19 in the offside position

didn't take the ball.

Instead, he let it slip through

to Player No. 7, his captain,

-who scored with a shot into the corner. -Shame on them for copying our tactic.

Five to zero!

-It's a huge blow to Hongjing's morale. -Put in more effort!

You've got this!

Run forward!

Qin Ao!

-There's a good chance! -A good chance!

Pass it back!

-Qin Ao! -Over here!

Okay!

This is a great opportunity!

We can't lose one more score.

We can see now

Player No. 11 of Hongjing, Wen Chengye,

is still pressing hard non-stop in the middle and attacking thirds.

Unfortunately, he's just running in an extensive area

without a clear target.

Player No. 11 of Hongjing stole the ball

by fooling Qin Qiechu with a fake.

He's now dribbling the ball forward.

Hengjiu is in hot pursuit of him.

Both sides are battling fiercely for the ball in the midfield.

Such a shame.

Player No. 11 of Hongjing fell.

-Are you okay? -Although he has outstanding skills,

football requires teamwork after all.

Without team support on the field,

individual brilliance amounts to nothing.

Wen Chengye, what are you so arrogant about?

Why put on airs?

Enough, Qin Ao.

I'm mad at him. What were you doing?

Moving from the defensive half to the midfield,

serving as a midfielder to a forward, huh?

Play or get off the pitch.

Do you even know how to pass?

Alright, stop it.

They're having a mental breakdown.

So is Wen Chengye.

But at least he's clear-minded.

Yes. At least he's still trying.

But it won't be of help.

Wen Chengye has absolutely

no intention to cooperate with his teammates,

who have no idea what he's attempting to do.

What's there to do then?

The first half is coming to an end.

The score has reached a shocking

7-0.

Hongjing completely fell apart

under the opponent's onslaught.

This seems like the end of the first half,

yet the whole game is practically over.

Wen Chengye,

why did you quit your position?

If it weren't for you,

would we have lost these many goals?

What do you know?

Who are you to blame me?

Qin Ao, did you even see everyone's position on the pitch?

Didn't you

know to run when others blocked you?

You were just standing there still.

Say it again, I dare you!

Fine, might as well speak my mind.

You guys

turn into wimps when you play against a strong team.

[Youth Football Super League]

You collapse at the slightest attack.

What?

Too embarrassed to admit how you performed?

Boss.

Seems like you're not exhausted yet.

[Youth Football Super League]

Wen Chengye, I'm telling you,

if Coach weren't here today,

I would beat you up

to fix that foul mouth of yours.

If you want a fight so badly,

let's withdraw from the game,

so you can brawl till there's blood!

Otherwise, save all your energy and anger

for the opponent.

Coach Wang is right.

The first half just ended.

[Youth Football Super League]

The second half hasn't yet started.

Everything is possible.

But falling apart right now

means we've already lost.

Will you accept that?

Of course not!

Alright. Keep hydrated.

Get some rest.

Conserve your energy.

Prepare to give it your al in the second half.

[Youth Football Super League]

Wen Chengye.

[Youth Football Super League]

If you can't take it anymore,

quit the second half.

[Youth Football Super League]

I'm doing fine.

Wen Chengye,

use this medicine spray.

Taking the lead with seven scores,

Hengjiu is on the pitch for the second half.

The relentless pressing in the first half

has pushed Wen Chengye's stamina

almost to its limit.

The second half has just begun,

yet he is already physically drained.

-If one wants to crash and burn, let him. -A forward of Yongchuan clearly

noticed that and stole the ball from him.

The physical dropoff

causes Wen Chengye's technical movements

to break down badly.

What Wen Chengye said...

Actually made a point.

Their strength has improved a lot,

and they have tactics in mind.

But once they encounter a super strong opponent,

they lose the ability to think quickly and analytically.

We've already lost, haven't we?

Do you mind it a lot?

There are ups and downs in life.

The same goes for a match.

It's just...

I'm a bit reluctant to accept the result.

On the pitch, things are constantly changing.

A pre-planned formation doesn't always work.

In the face of sheer strength,

all tactics are futile.

Before surpassing Yongchuan Hengjiu,

our players still have a long way to go.

What you're saying

sounds a bit fatalistic.

That's not what I mean.

On the contrary,

I respect our players' hard work.

However, football is a team sport.

Now, there's already little teamwork left in them.

The players of Hongjing are having trouble coordinating

with each other in the defensive half.

The team's execution and cohesion are both declining.

Yongchuan Hengjiu just scored another goal,

extending their lead to 9-0.

Hengjiu's on a great momentum,

while Hongjing's defensive formation

has completely fallen apart.

Yongchuan Hengjiu launches a long pass again as a counterattack.

-Let me take this! -Hongjing's No. 10, Fu Xinshu, and No. 11,

Wen Chengye, sprint at the same time.

The two of them collide,

but neither can touch the ball!

An opportunity opens for Hengjiu.

They scores another goal!

Bravo!

Boys,

good job!

-Fu! -Fu!

Look, there was a foul.

-Fu! -Are you okay, Fu?

-Hongjing's No. 10 appears badly injured. -Is it the ankle?

-Medics have entered the pitch. -Fu Xinshu!

They're quickly attending to the player.

-Are you okay? -The right foot, huh?

My foot...

Hold still.

Don't move.

-Qin! -Qin Ao!

-You did it on purpose, didn’t you? -Qin Ao!

Talk later. The game's still on.

Qin Ao,

don't be like this.

Right, I did that on purpose.

-So what? -Qin Ao!

Apologize,

right now!

You're on a football field.

All of you, shut up!

Coach of Hongjing,

can the team captain continue with the game?

Coach, I'm feeling much better after the ice spray.

I can continue with the game.

-Don't move. -Stay still.

For this match,

the injured player Fu Xinshu is leaving the field.

The rest of the players will finish the game.

The rest of the players will finish the game!

Alright, let's go.

Go.

Be careful.

Slowly.

Pass it to me!

After what you did to Fu,

you want me to pass the ball to you now?

In your dreams!

Ten players against eleven.

Trailing by ten goals.

I've never seen a game

like this in my entire career.

Pass it forward!

There's a window!

A good chance!

[Hongjing No. 8 High School versus Yongchuan Hengjiu] [0-11]

The game is over.

The final score is 11-0.

Yongchuan Hengjiu crushed Hongjing No. 8 High School!

♪ There's nothing to fear ♪