"Hu Lai, is what you just said in the car true?"
After getting out of the car, on the way to report, Wang Guangwei couldn't help but ask Hu Lai.
Zeng Chi murmured next to him: "I don't know whether it is more difficult to qualify for the Olympics group, or whether it is more difficult to complete a hat trick in the Olympics..."
Luo Kai pointed at Hu Lai and said to Chen Xingyi: "You still say that I am pretending, look at what is the real 'pretending'!"
Chen Xingyi grinned, not knowing what to say.
"Who is pretending? Who is pretending?" Hu Lai said, scratching his neck. "What I said is true!"
Since the system has released tasks, what’s the use of giving in now?
However, he also learned to be smart and decided not to brag about other things. He only talked about the two mission objectives that the system had released.
"Let me tell you, both of these goals are difficult. But precisely because they are difficult, they have the value of working hard to achieve them! Otherwise, what's the point of setting a task goal that can be easily achieved? Funny
Do you want to play?" He began to provide chicken soup for everyone.
When everyone heard what he said, they all began to think deeply.
Yeah, what’s the point of goals if you don’t set a high point? Climbers will all set the goal of climbing Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, but who has ever seen climbing up the sixth floor of their own community as their life goal?
Hu Lai continued: "Besides, don't you hope that we can qualify from the group? It's not easy to participate in the Olympics. It may be this time in this life. Don't you want to stay in the Olympics for a few more days?"
“Oh, Hu Lai, you guys are here... Hey, what are you talking about?” Ran Jiachang, the team leader, saw Hu Lai and the others and came over. “Why don’t you stay a few more days?”
As soon as he walked up, he heard what Hu Lai said, but he came late and only heard the last sentence.
"Uh..." Hu Lai didn't expect that he would be hit by the team leader even though he was bragging.
Zeng Chi, who was next to him, reported to the team leader: "Hu Lai is talking about his Olympic goals, team leader Ran."
Ran Jiachang immediately became interested when he heard this topic. He turned to Hu Lai and asked with a smile: "What is your goal for the Olympics, Hu Lai?"
Hu Laidi quickly said modestly: "Actually, it's nothing, Leader Ran, small goal..."
“He said he wanted to complete a hat trick in the Olympics and qualify from the group.” Luo Kai suddenly said next to him.
Hu Lai glared at him.
Luo Kai pretended not to see it.
Ran Jiachang was stunned, and it took him a few seconds to come back to his senses: "This goal... oh, it's really... amazing! Ambitious! Ha!"
He patted Hu Lai hard on the shoulder.
Then he turned around and walked away.
Chen Xingyi looked at the back of leader Ran and said quietly: "It seems that the leader hasn't come back to his senses yet..."
Luo Kai said: “Normal people would not treat Hu Lai’s ‘goal’ as if it was nothing.”
Everyone turned to look at Hu Lai.
Hu Lai spread his hands: "What are you looking at me for?"
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Ran Jiachang knocked on the door of head coach Shi Wuyuan and asked him as soon as he entered: "Xiao Shi, do you have any goals for this Olympics?"
"No, I mainly went out to study." Shi Wuyuan was a little surprised, "Didn't I tell you before? What? There are specific goals above?"
Ran Jiachang waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no. I just saw Hu Lai and the others below."
“Oh, they’re here? I remember that these three people from Flashing Star seemed to have arrived together with Luo Kai and Zeng Chi from Thunder and Lightning, right?”
“Well, a car came. As soon as I went out, I heard them discussing their goals for the Olympics... What do you think Hu Lai’s goals are?”
Shi Wuyuan didn’t guess: “Lao Ran, just tell me directly, don’t be too pretentious.”
Ran Jiachang said with an expression that made Shi Wuyuan feel weird: "Hulai plans to complete a hat trick in the Olympics and lead the team to qualify..."
Shi Wuyin understood why Ran Jiachang's expression was so strange, because he had almost the same expression now.
"Well……"
A few seconds later, he shook his head and sighed: "I'm not as bold as my players..."
“Xiao Shi, can we qualify in the group? We are in the same group as the host!”
In this Olympic men's football competition, 16 participating teams are divided into four groups, and the top two teams in each group advance to the knockout rounds.
The Chinese Olympic team was assigned to Group B, along with the Argentine Olympic team, the Nigerian Olympic team, and the Belgian Olympic team.
It’s hard to say which team is the strongest in this group. Although the Argentina Olympic team has the “young eagle” Mellie Banega, the Belgian Olympic team also has many talented players playing in the top league. In addition, the “African Olympic team”
"Eagle" Nigeria's Olympic team also has good players.
So even the Argentine Olympic team cannot be said to be sure to qualify from this group.
After the results of the draw came out, foreign media called this group the "Group of Death" in this Olympics.
Although it is difficult to say which team is the strongest, it is generally recognized which team is the weakest, and that is... the Chinese Olympic team.
Anyway, no matter which two teams end up qualifying from this group, it must have nothing to do with the Chinese team.
"How do you know if you don't try?" Shi Wuyin laughed, "Isn't this good, Lao Ran? I was still thinking about how to mobilize the players without a specific goal... Now it's better, it's really
When sleepiness comes, someone will give you a pillow. Let’s prepare for the game with the goal of qualifying in the group.”
“But to be honest, I think the possibility of success is very low...” Ran Jiachang frowned.
"Low is low. There is no loss if we don't succeed, because we didn't originally think about qualifying in the group. So if we don't qualify in the group, is it an unacceptable result for us? But if we really qualify in the group...
Then you can make a lot of money! Give it a try and your bicycle will turn into a motorcycle. What do you think, Lao Ran?" Perhaps it was this mentality of being barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes that made Shi Wuyuan say these words very easily.
"Me?" Ran Jiachang shook his head, "You have said so, what can I say? It is certainly a good thing to qualify in the group, although I think it is impossible..."
"Then it's settled. Before we start the official training camp tomorrow, we will gather the players for a mobilization meeting tonight. We will announce our goals at the meeting."
Shi Wuyin clapped his hands happily, "Oh, I really didn't expect that Hu Lai helped us make this decision in the end..."
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After dinner, all the players of the Olympic team came to the No. 1 conference room of the Hongmangling training base.
Before Director Shi arrived, they gathered together in small groups to chat and guess what the meeting was going to be about.
"Hey, what else can we do? A regular meeting. Let's emphasize the importance of preparing for the Olympics, so that everyone can calm down and concentrate on preparing for the Olympics... There are no newcomers this time, and there is no need to introduce ourselves. I guess I will leave now.
It’s just a cutscene, it’ll be over soon. Hey, who’s going to play cards in my room after this?”
“What cards are you playing? Black, black, black!”
“Hey, why is your team’s performance this season not as good as last season?”
“Hey, forget it, I’m really unlucky this year... Two of the team’s main players were injured at the beginning of the league...”
The meeting room was noisy and lively.
This group of players on the Olympic team have all played together for many years, starting from the national junior team. Some of them have played together for two years, and some have played together for seven or eight years.
Everyone is familiar with each other, and they are not polite. There is no quarrel between each other, and there are no countless small groups that despise and exclude each other. Lin Zhiyuan pointed at Hu Lai and issued a challenge on the first day he came to the Olympic team.
As a person, he has not been excluded or marginalized in the Olympic team because of this. Now he is talking to several teammates without knowing anything, with exaggerated expressions and large movements, making everyone around him laugh non-stop.
Luo Kai and Hu Lai dislike each other, and it is no secret in the Olympic team. But for the same reason, no one ignores Luo Kai, he and Zeng Chi, as well as the teammates they met when they played for the Nanhai team.
Liu Jinge and several other people also gathered together and talked happily.
This is why Shi Wuyin would rather not have any overage players than break the atmosphere in the team.
In this lively atmosphere, Shi Wuyin walked in with all members of the coaching staff and team leader Ran Jiachang, and the conference room gradually became quiet.
“The training will officially start tomorrow. Today, I called you here because I want to clarify one thing with you. What results do you want to achieve in the Olympics?”
As soon as Shi Wuyuan said these words, everyone around Hu Lai turned their attention to him.
"We have finally gone to the Olympics. How should we make use of this opportunity? Should we go to the group stage for a round trip? After playing three group stage games, go home, and then come back to brag about it with those who have never been there?"
Shi Wuyin continued. "Or... try hard and qualify from the group?"
Many players in the meeting room were stunned, not expecting the head coach to give them such an option.
Qualify the group?
We are in the group of death! As the weakest team in the group, how can we fight for a spot in the group?
Although the first option sounds a bit unpleasant from the mouth of the guide, many people really think so in their hearts.
With our ability, it would be great to go to the Olympics, but we are assigned to this group, what else can we do? Enjoy the Olympics and international competitions...
“Hu Lai, did you secretly go to see Director Shi?” Chen Xingyi covered his mouth and lowered his voice and asked in Hu Lai’s ear.
“I swear I didn’t.” Hu Lai covered his mouth and lowered his voice before replying, while looking at Director Shi in surprise.
His surprised expression was not fake.
He really didn’t expect that Director Shi would want to go to the same place as him...
Seeing that everyone was just looking at each other, but no one spoke up, Shi Wuyin continued: "I know that it is very difficult for us to qualify in the death group. But because of this, it is worthwhile to fight. When we
With the goal of qualifying for the group and fighting them every game, I believe you will definitely gain a lot from it. Of course, even if we fail in the end, it doesn’t matter, no one will blame us for not completing the task..."
Since the guidance has been mentioned here, what else is there to say?
Guo Junfu stood up and expressed his position as captain: "Director Shi, we definitely hope to do well... If we can qualify from the group, who wouldn't be willing? Everyone is happy."
Hu Lai also raised his arms and said loudly: "Captain Guo is right! Of course we must strive to qualify from the group! Coach Shi, I am willing to issue a military order!"
Shi Wuyin waved his hand quickly: "What are you talking about? Who wants you to issue a military order? It's so serious... I just want to ask everyone, what do you think about trying to qualify for the group?"
“Director Shi, I don’t know what others think, but I support this goal 100%!” Hu Lai said, patting his chest.
Guo Junfu quickly followed up: "I support it too."
Deputy Captain Liu Yan stood up and expressed his position: "Director Shi, we have been following you for so many years. You know us... just tell us what to do?"
Shi Wuyin looked at the other players. Some raised their hands like Hu Lai did, while others nodded.
Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus on this issue, Shi Wuyin nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, since we have a common goal, let's work towards this goal together. Starting from tomorrow, the team's training will be based on group qualifying
Go for the goal!”
Hulai is very happy.
He successfully gained the support of the team and his hope of completing the task increased greatly.
After all, he is just a forward. Without the support of the whole team, everyone's thoughts on the court are different from his. He wants to fight, but other teammates think that he can just play casually. He wants to qualify from the group, but other teammates don't.
He feels that participation is victory...then how can he complete the task?
He doesn’t know why Director Shi also set the goal of participating in the Olympics to qualify in the group.
Now it seems that God is helping me!
He even wondered if this was also the result of the system...
