Original subtitles

[Road to Success]

[Episode 23]

You all remember

Robert's Rules of Order

I taught you before, right?

Yes.

You make it sound so mysterious,

but isn't it just the principle of majority rule?

It seems Qin Ao

listens very carefully in class.

This time, we are not going with majority rule.

Today,

we are going to take a vote.

A vote?

How?

Regarding the next match,

you haven't reached a conclusion.

Should we forfeit?

Forfeit?

If Wen Chengye isn't here,

are we still playing?

Doesn't that mean we aren't playing?

I will give each of you

a blank piece of paper later.

Those who don't want to play

can draw a cross on it.

If there is even a single cross

among the 10 votes,

we will...

forfeit.

Time's up.

Let's start.

Then I'll begin.

The 1st one.

Blank.

Blank.

Blank.

Blank.

Blank.

Blank.

Blank.

Blank.

The last two votes.

Blank.

I'm having a heart attack.

The last one.

It's the last one.

Blank.

Oh, no.

I kind of want to cry.

Why?

We won't forfeit.

Let's beat the crap out of them.

Yeah.

So what if we only have ten people?

We're going to play!

Yeah!

-Yeah! -That's right!

-Beat the crap out of them! -We'll play!

-Yeah! -No one says 10 people can't play.

As long as we're together,

we can play even with 10 people!

It seems the answer is already obvious.

Not only will we not give up,

but we also can't chicken out!

With such an ace coach,

even with only 10 people,

we can still win!

-Right? -Yeah.

Coach is here.

You're too optimistic, Qin Ao.

It's okay even if we lose.

We play for fun.

Right!

We'll be happy even if we lose?

If we lose, I'll kick your ass nonstop.

Can you even catch me?

We'll play until we retire!

Play until we retire!

Play until we retire!

Play until we retire!

That's great.

I am proud of you.

[Chen Jianghe, Second Class] [Lin Lu, Second Class]

[Hongjing to Chuncheng North Station, D07016]

I've booked the tickets.

Warm water.

Thank you.

What's wrong?

I still don't want to give up on Wen Chengye.

Wen Chengye right now

is like an injured pufferfish.

Instead of approaching him,

it's better

to let him choose for himself.

[Hello, Wen Chengye]

Pung!

I was so close.

What kind of luck is that?

I'm on fire!

It's all Wang's fault. He keeps dealing into your hands.

I won't give up today.

[Hengjiu Crushed Hongjing No. 8 High]

[The Opponent Lost Their Composure]

[Yongchuan Hengjiu's Legendary Storyline— More Thrilling Than a Novel]

[The Opponent Lost Their Composure]

[Yongchuan Hengjiu's Legendary Storyline— More Thrilling Than a Novel]

[Inbox]

Hello, Wen Chengye.

[Hongjing No. 8 High School Football Team's Fixtures and Related Assignments]

First, according to the organizing committee,

our next Youth Super League match

is scheduled for next Sunday at 2 p.m.

We will play an away game against Chuncheng Xinpeng.

The match venue and address are as follows.

[Hongjing No. 8 High School Football Team's Fixtures and Related Assignments]

[Chuncheng North Station] [Yongchuan Chuncheng Sports Center]

Second, I assigned

homework to the players.

The topic is:

Football is for Victory.

You can submit your homework in any format,

such as an essay or a comic.

[Lin Wanxing]

I hope you'll submit it on time by next Sunday.

[Yongchuan Chuncheng Sports Center]

Third, I'll send you the match review video

via a cloud drive.

Please download it yourself.

[Lin Wanxing]

P.S.

We will take the high-speed rail to Chuncheng.

The schedule is as follows.

Swipe your ID card and you'll find a surprise.

Your beloved teacher, Lin Wanxing.

[Lin Wanxing]

[Hongjing to Chuncheng North Station, G3001]

[Wen Chengye, Second Class] [Fu Xinshu, Second Class]

[Qin Ao, Second Class] [Lin Lu, Second Class]

[Chen Jianghe, Second Class] [Zheng Feiyang, Second Class]

[Hongjing to Chuncheng North Station, G3001]

Weirdo.

Now that we are missing Wen Chengye,

our defense is weak,

so someone has to drop back from midfield.

Actually, I can fill this position.

No, you're not tall enough.

You're at too much of a disadvantage in aerial duels.

Then you can do it.

No, how can Chen do it?

If Chen drops back,

I'll be the only one left up front.

What about our attack?

Yeah, we'd have no forward.

Then can I do it?

I'm pretty good at clearing the ball.

Bro, here's the thing.

You're too soft on defense,

so your defending is weak.

If they get physical with you,

you're done for.

Right?

Coach,

we can't reach an agreement.

What do you think?

What about you?

Fu?

Of course not him.

He's always been our core in midfield.

Yeah.

Although he always plays midfield

and plays it very well,

considering our team's current situation,

he is the most suitable.

We need you

to bring your passing, long-ball distribution,

and game-reading ability

to the back line.

Understood.

But your foot hasn't completely healed, right?

My foot is fine now.

Don't worry about me.

If there are no other opinions,

it's decided.

-Okay. -Let's do it.

-I think it's okay. -Okay.

There are only 5 days until the match.

You need to get familiar with the new lineup quickly.

Be careful and stay safe.

-Okay. -Alright.

Okay, Ms. Lin.

Thank you, Ms. Lin.

Let's begin.

Give it a try.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

Let's start training.

Slow down.

Why the rush?

I wasn't me.

Let's go.

Nice first touch! Pass it to me.

[Four Days Until the Match]

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

♪ Stumbling, covered in wounds, losing direction ♪

[Four Days Until the Match]

♪ Wandering alone, gaining strength through pain ♪

[Three Days Until the Match]

♪ Riding the wind, chasing an unknown horizon ♪

[Two Days Until the Match]

[One Days Until the Match]

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

♪ The vast world awaits youth to arrive ♪

Do you think we can really win tomorrow?

Coach said she never predicts

results other than victory.

Doesn't that mean hope is slim?

I really want to win.

If we lose,

this will be our last game.

I know you want the best for the team.

If you don't want to say it,

you must have your reasons.

If you have the chance,

find some time to talk to them.

Of course we will win.

That's right.

We definitely will.

I'm leaving first.

I'll get going.

-Okay. -Call me when you get there.

-Bye-bye! -Bye-bye!

This is what I think.

In our defensive third,

if you get the chance, pass the ball to Fu.

He'll send a long ball forward.

Okay, bye-bye.

I'm telling you,

the two of you as a...

Everyone works so hard.

-I need to do what I should do as well. -Let's pass the ball to Fu.

He'll send a long ball forward.

Then the ball goes to Jianghe.

Jianghe can pass it to Ao.

Got it?

That's how it will be.

I'll just...

He...

Fu, where are you going?

Fu!

[Hongjing to Chuncheng North Station, G3001]

[Wen Chengye, Second Class]

[Hongjing to Chuncheng North Station, G3001]

I know you resent me for breaking my promise,

and I know you want to know

why I did this.

I refused to tell you

because it's...

too disgusting.

[Seven years ago]

A birthday gift for you.

-Excuse me. Which ward is Li Xiaomei in? -Hello.

Bed 21. It's in the room down the hall.

Okay, thank you.

Mom, it's my friend's birthday today.

I'm going out for a bit.

Hello?

Is this Guan Minjie?

Yes, this is she.

I'm a police officer.

Your husband got drunk

and assaulted someone on the street.

The victim is now hospitalized with severe injuries.

His family wants to sue him.

Please come to the police station immediately

to cooperate with our investigation.

Okay, I see.

Mom, what's wrong?

Your dad beat someone up and is in the police station again.

We have to go there.

What did you just say?

I have an emergency at home. I have to go.

Thank you.

It's fine.

I'll go get changed first.

You're coming with me.

Have you paid the fine?

[Public Security]

When you get back,

discipline him properly.

Here.

Sign here and you may leave.

Fu Haisheng needs to sign too.

Fu Haisheng.

Sign here and you may leave.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Let's go.

I just paid a 5,000 fine.

The salary I just received wasn't enough,

so I borrowed some from my mom.

I don't know what to do

with this month's living expenses.

Are you blaming me?

No.

Are you blaming me?

Are you?

-Don't hit Mom! -Let go of me!

Blaming me, huh?

-I'm not! -All you do is blame me!

Don't hit Mom!

Get away!

Look at you!

Just looking at you annoys me!

Stop hitting me!

All you do is blame me!

Blaming me, huh?

Blame me one more time and...

-I told you to stop! -Xinshu!

How dare you hit Mom!

Stop it!

Officer.

This little brat was out of line.

He actually hit me with a brick.

He even hit me one more time in the face. Look.

He almost blinded me.

You're glaring at me?

Keep glaring and you'll see!

Calm down. Calm down.

Sit.

Officer,

I have a question to ask you.

Go ahead.

Well...

It's just...

Is a violent tendency hereditary?

Why do you ask?

Just now,

when my son hit his dad with a brick,

I saw the look in his eyes.

It was exactly the same as his dad's.

I'm afraid he

will be like his dad.

Well...

Your son was protecting you.

I know, but I'm afraid of...

What if he hits people too

in the future?

Like me?

Brat.

Did you hear that?

Your mom says you inherited my violent genes.

Are you going to help her?

Alright.

Let's go back first, okay?

Mom, let's go home.

That's the whole story.

That was when I realized,

I might be just like my dad,

a kid with violent tendencies.

Maybe that's the reason my mom

abandoned me after the divorce.

I am really afraid

of turning into someone like my dad.

Really.

That's also why

I've been a people pleaser

in your eyes all these years.

Wen Chengye.

I want you to play football with us

because I feel

I see hope in football.

I believe you do too.

If... if you can forgive me,

I am right outside your door.

[Fu Xinshu]

[I am really afraid of turning into someone like my dad.]

[That's also why I've been]

[a people pleaser in your eyes all these years.]

[If you can forgive me, I am right outside your door.]

[Ms. Lin told us to go to Yuanyuan Tutoring Class this weekend.]

[Delete]

[Confirm]

[Ms. Lin told us to go to Yuanyuan Tutoring Class this weekend.]

[Delete]

[Confirm]

[Ms. Lin told us to go to Yuanyuan Tutoring Class this weekend.]

[You can tell me if you run into something like this next time.]

[Delete]

[Confirm]

I scheduled a one-on-one

mock interview tutoring session for you tomorrow.

The materials are on the desk. Read them carefully.

Wait.

You must go.

I'll go with you.

Morning, Coach!

Morning.

Why aren't your shoes in your bag?

My bag is full of food.

It'd be so dirty to put them together.

You're quite neat.

Coach, we're here.

Morning, Coach.

Morning.

Where's Ms. Lin?

Ms. Lin was afraid you guys would be hungry,

so she went to buy some food.

Ms. Lin is so nice.

-Coach! -Ms. Lin is the best.

Coach!

Hurry up!

Morning.

You're here so early?

We still have some time.

Let's sit down and take a rest.

-Okay. -Okay.

Let's go.

Give me the bag in your left hand. Come on.

You want to eat food that smells like stinky shoes?

A mighty tiger...

is savoring the stench of stinky feet.

Why are you dawdling?

Nothing.

The teacher I hired for you this time

is a real admissions officer from a prestigious university.

You should cherish this opportunity.

Whatever.

Going abroad as I said and

following the path I've arranged for you is the right thing to do.

Stop thinking about that low-tier team as soon as possible.

They are not low-tier.

Then what are they?

Look at the people on the team—

complicated family backgrounds

and a father with violent tendencies.

He's so young,

and he also has violent tendencies.

What do you mean by that?

I saw the messages on your phone yesterday.

Someone named Fu Xinshu

said he owed you an explanation.

He rambled on and on.

How could you look at my phone?

And then?

Nothing.

I deleted all the messages

that tried to mislead you.

What did he say?

Stop the car!

[Dangerous stunt. Do not attempt]

Come back here!

Wen Chengye!

Wen Chengye!

Come back!

[Ticket checking will stop 5 minutes before departure.]

They are checking tickets soon. Come back quickly.

Okay, coming.

So which one do you usually choose?

I usually go for Keen Hearing or Fitness.

I never take Deaf.

Ms. Lin said she'll be right here.

Let's go in first.

-Okay. -Let's go.

-Don't forget your ID cards. -Okay.

[Warning: Battery depleted. Your phone will shut down in 30 seconds.]

Qin Ao.

Qin Ao. Do you have a power bank with you?

I don't think I have it today.

Let's deal with it after we get off the train, okay?

[Ticket checking has closed for the train to Chuncheng North Station.]

The train from Hongjing to Chuncheng has departed.

The train from Shenguang North Station

to Yongfu West Station is departing at 9:30.

[Information Service]

[Automatic Ticketing]

Chuncheng!

[Ticket Vending Machine]

[Departure: Hongjing] [Destination: Chuncheng North Station]

Please select your arrival station on the left.

Please select the departure date.

[Departure Date]

[Departure Date]

[No Matching Trains Found]

[Ticket Vending Machine]

Hey, young man.

Are you going to Chuncheng?

If high-speed rail tickets are sold out,

you can check the long-distance bus station next door.

Over there?

Right next door.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[Automatic Ticketing]

We've already departed.

Even though you didn't come,

I still want to tell you

that I really want you to play with us.

We will try hard to win.

If you don't come this time,

we'll try to have a next time.

I'm on my way to Chuncheng.

I won't wait for the next time.

I'm coming this time.

We must win.

Where are you?

For this stupid match,

are you giving up your future?

I am giving you a choice now.

Either you get your ass back here now,

or you never come back to this house!

It's almost time to go.

The goal for today's match

is to lose by as little as possible.

On the field, regardless of your position,

you must always remember to be ready to defend.

Got it, Coach.

We will try our best to hold them off.

Let me ask you a question.

Among the upcoming attacks

we might face,

which one do you most want to stop?

Sorry, Coach.

We don't know.

Think with your heart

and feel it on the field.

Let's go.

Let's go.

-Go for it. -Okay! Let's go!

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

We've got this!

Here is the match between Hongjing No. 8 High School

and Chuncheng Xinpeng.

The game is about to begin.

We have just received news

[Yongchuan Provincial Youth Super League]

that for this match,

[Hongjing No. 8 High School vs. Chuncheng Xinpeng]

due to various reasons, Hongjing No. 8 High School

will only have 10 players available.

Their courage is truly admirable.

[Hongjing No. 8 High 0-0 Chuncheng Xinpeng]

However, in their previous match against Hengjiu,

Hongjing No. 8 High School suffered a heavy 11-0 defeat.

With one player down this time, can they

really turn things around

and claim victory?

Let's wait and see.

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

The match has now officially started,

with Hongjing No. 8 High School kicking off.

-We can see that Hongjing No. 8 High School -Here!

has started the game on the front foot.

The players are trying to control the tempo

through aggressive pressing and challenges.

It is a good idea,

but reality is harsh.

After all, they are playing with one player short.

-As expected, Xinpeng have taken control of the game -I'll cover!

and are piling on the pressure!

Lin Lu wins the ball back.

Xinpeng's No. 7 picks it up on the wing,

beats the midfielder,

gets past the defender,

and drives into the box!

[Hongjing to Chuncheng]

There's a fire over there.

Looks pretty bad.

It'll probably take a while for the traffic police to clear it.

It's a national highway, not an expressway.

If traffic backs up, it'll be at least an hour.

[2:14 PM]

Wen Chengye,

it's okay that you're missing this match.

There'll be other opportunities.

I just want you to see

how your teammates fight

and never give up on the field.

[Ms. Lin]

[Wen Chengye]

Ms. Lin, I'm on my way.

There's been a little situation.

Wait for me.

Wen Chengye said he's on his way.

Don't worry.

They can hold out until Wen Chengye arrives.

[Wen Chengye]

Be careful on the way.

We are all waiting for you.

Hongjing No. 8 High School have fallen back into a defensive shape.

Every player is in their own half.

The disadvantage of playing with one man down is very obvious.

Come on, Zhi Hui, the middle!

Xinpeng are now almost completely

in control of the game.

But Hongjing haven't given up.

They're still pressing aggressively.

Hopefully their stamina

can last until the end.

Xinpeng are passing the ball around,

looking to break through the middle.

Hongjing's No. 9, Qin Ao,

makes a brilliant sliding tackle

to clear the ball

and stop a dangerous attack.

The middle, Zhi Hui!

Cover!

Over there!

Come on! Cover the right!

Come on!

Xinpeng win back possession once again.

Qin Ao is tracking back.

Hongjing make another successful interception.

Again!

Even if I can't score,

I won't let your defenders get past midfield.

No.

I have to tell Ms. Lin.

Oh no, Wen Chengye is stuck in traffic.

Don't worry, there's still time.

Xinpeng are making good use of their numerical advantage,

patiently moving the ball around to stretch Hongjing's defense.

Xinpeng keep building the attack.

The ball reaches Xinpeng's No. 10.

A Hongjing No. 8 High player closes him down,

trying to cut off his passing options.

No. 10 plays it out wide!

Cross into the box!

The ball is sent into the penalty area,

but Feng Suo gets a foot to it and knocks it away!

Today,

Hongjing goalkeeper Feng Suo

has been outstanding,

making one save after another

and keeping Hongjing's hopes

alive.

Left!

We're now in the

35th minute of the first half.

The determined Hongjing No. 8 High School

are still holding on,

with the score level at 0-0.

That's a foul!

A Hongjing player commits a foul with an accidental push.

Fortunately, it wasn't serious or intentional.

The referee awards a direct free kick

but keeps the cards in his pocket.

Xinpeng's captain

sends the ball into the box.

No. 11 is trying to get on the end of it!

A diving header!

Goal!

It's 1-0!

Chuncheng Xinpeng

have broken the deadlock.

Even Feng Suo, who is in great form today,

had no chance of stopping that one.

Captain. Captain.

1-0.

You guys aren't that good.

Good shot, brothers!

Let's keep this up!

Keep this up!

Come on!

-Let's continue! -One more goal!

One more!

We are one man down.

What is he so arrogant about?

It's fine.

Come on, everyone!

Keep it up!

No problem!

It was actually a pass.

What a pity.

The first half is almost over.

Zhou Siyan knew the risk of shooting directly was high.

From that position,

no matter how much he curled the ball,

it'd most likely be blocked.

If Wen Chengye had been here...

If he had been there,

all he had to do was track back in time

or put a little pressure on the ball in the box,

and it wouldn't have gone in.

The ball landed right where I was supposed to be defending.

Damn it!

[Think about what you've done!]

We could've prevented that goal!

[Dad]

[Dad]

Get your ass back here!

Think about what you've done.

[Lin Wanxing]

Ms. Lin.

Wait for me.

I'll be there.

Tell them

to hold on.

Wait for me.

Sir!

Sir, open the door.

I need to get off!

Nineteen.

We blocked 19 shots.

It was my fault for setting up the defensive line.

I really didn't expect them to cooperate.

I was too slow to cover.

No.

It was my fault for not blocking the shot.

It was my fault.

Wen Chengye said he's coming.

Wen Chengye?

He's coming?

Wen Chengye is coming?

[WeChat]

[Wen Chengye]

I'm on my way to Chuncheng.

No next time.

I'm coming this time.

We must win.

Wen Chengye is really coming.

[Youth Football Super League]

He's on his way!

My god.

Is he crazy?

It's already this late.

What's the point?

Yeah.

What's the use of him coming now?

Because he wants to win.

I mean,

we all want to win,

don't we?

Right.

I want to win.

I want to win too.

Then let's play until we're satisfied.

Let's do it!

Come on, brothers!

Let's score two more in the second half.

Wen Chengye,

you are not the only one who wants to win.

The second half is underway.

No. 6, Lin Lu,

comes in too aggressively.

He charges in from the side at full speed

but can't stop his momentum

-and crashes into the opponent, sending him to the ground. -Hongjing's No. 6 commits a foul!

-A charging foul! -Yellow card warning.

The referee makes the decision quickly and shows Lin Lu a yellow card.

Hongjing are really having a tough time now.

It's too hard.

If Lin Lu picks up another yellow card,

he'll be sent off,

leaving Hongjing with only 9 players against 11.

[Microphone is on] [Speaker on] [Camera off]

Wen Chengye.

I don't know

[Microphone is on] [Speaker on] [Camera off]

if there's still time.

But I'll still come.

I definitely will.

Wait for me.

You must wait for me!

We are all waiting for you.

Hold on!

The players on the field are exhausted.

Especially for Hongjing No. 8 High School,

who are playing with one man down,

the test is even more cruel.

Xinpeng's attack is very swift and fierce.

-They are relentlessly attacking -Nice ball!

Hongjing No. 8 High School's defense.

Can Hongjing hold on?

Goalkeeper Feng Suo

makes another key save!

-He crashed into the pillar. -Let's go!

-But he held the ball tightly. -Qin Ao!

The ball is blocked!

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

Hongjing finally gets a

rare counterattack opportunity.

No. 9 Qin Ao breaks through one-on-one,

♪ Stumbling, covered in wounds, losing direction ♪

charging forward with everything he has!

♪ Wandering alone, gaining strength through pain ♪

♪ Riding the wind, chasing an unknown horizon ♪

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

♪ The vast world awaits youth to arrive ♪

♪ If braving the wind and waves ♪

♪ What it takes to grow ♪

♪ I will stubbornly go against the current ♪

♪ And let myself go wild ♪

♪ No matter how long the road ahead ♪

♪ Nothing can stop me ♪

♪ Break through every haze of doubt ♪

The match has reached the 87th minute.

♪ Chase the light within me ♪

Hongjing No. 8 High School are still trailing 0-1,

♪ Strong wings grow through the storm ♪

but the players have never given up.

♪ Even if no one cheers ♪

-The Hongjing goalkeeper has once again -Suo!

pulled off several incredible saves

and heroic defensive efforts!

♪ I'll keep fighting my way through ♪

Let's remember his name:

Feng Suo!

As long as I don't give up on scoring,

♪ On a deserted battlefield ♪

I can hold back the opponent's defender.

♪ Thrive and bloom ♪

I can't give up attacking!

I absolutely cannot give up!

♪ I'll take every scar ♪

♪ As my badge of honor ♪

♪ If braving the wind and waves ♪

♪ What it takes to grow ♪

♪ I will stubbornly go against the current ♪

♪ And let myself go wild ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Even if no one cheers ♪

♪ I'll keep fighting my way through ♪

Nice ball!

♪ On a deserted battlefield ♪

The 22nd.

♪ Thrive and bloom ♪

♪ I'll take every scar ♪

♪ As my badge of honor ♪

The 23rd.

Xinpeng, unable to score for a long time,

start to launch their fiercest attack.

Playing with 10 men

is a huge drain on Hongjing's stamina.

Hold on!

I'll save this shot even if it kills me!

It's the last shot.

The match is over.

The final score is 0-1.

Thanks to both sides for bringing us a wonderful match,

a magnificent 10-against-11 performance.

Hongjing go down with honor.

They have won everyone's respect.

With running, sweat, and even their bodies,

they defended not only the goal

but also their belief and dignity.

We were so close!

Coach asked us which attack we wanted to stop.

I know the answer now.

This one,

the next one,

and every one.

No matter which attack,

we have to stop it.

Wen Chengye?

Wen Chengye is here.

I'm sorry.

I'm the one who should say sorry.

I'm sorry, everyone.

I'm sorry.

I'm truly sorry.

You once asked me

what football is.

I have thought about this question

for a very long time,

because I felt it was too hard.

But now,

I seem to finally have an answer.

Football is competition

and confrontation.

It is the desire to still stand on the pitch

with your teammates after countless disagreements.

♪ Time's passing by ♪

♪ Nothing remains ♪

It is wanting to give up

♪ All the dreamers awake alone ♪

but being unable to,

and finding the courage to keep moving forward.

♪ Shadows above ♪

It is refusing

♪ Rain falls around ♪

to surrender to fate.

♪ In your arms ♪

♪ We become one ♪

♪ Through day and night ♪

♪ I can see you ♪

♪ In my eyes ♪

♪ Just hold me tight ♪

♪ Look into my soul so deeply ♪

♪ Rainbow sunlight ♪

♪ Painful tears are gone ♪

♪ Wonderful days ♪