After the Chinese team lost the match against the Italian team, they packed up hastily and returned to the hotel from the competition venue.
What awaited them was a sumptuous meal cooked by chef Master Fan and his apprentices.
Although they lost, they still had to eat. And because they lost, Master Fan and the others tried their best to make delicious and nutritious dishes and appease the players of the national team with delicious food.
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But when the players returned to the hotel and sat around the round table, they showed little interest.
Many people didn't even take chopsticks and just sat on the chairs.
Not many people even took out their smartphones, which they never left their hands on.
As experienced Chinese players, they seem to have anticipated what the Internet will be like at this time...
No one likes to be scolded. It is common practice to stop playing online after losing. It’s just that the Chinese team players rarely do this kind of thing anymore, because the national team’s performance in recent years has been obvious to all, and they can’t afford to cut off the Internet and hide.
scold.
After defeating Spain 3:0 in the previous game, the hotel restaurant was filled with laughter and laughter. Coupled with the steaming and fragrant meals, it was just like Chinese New Year.
The Chinese men's football team won its first victory in the history of the World Cup. This celebration banquet made Master Fan's team work hard.
Everyone’s feedback also made Master Fan’s efforts worthwhile.
Nothing makes him happier and more accomplished than smiling and watching the food he cooked being eaten by the players.
So when he looked at the people sitting around the dining table today but not using their chopsticks, his mood dropped.
When Qin Lin followed the coaching staff into the restaurant, he saw this scene.
Qin Lin first glanced at Master Fan and the others behind the operating room, then at the players who were sitting silently and not eating, and then said loudly:
"What are you doing? Aren't you hungry? If not, why don't you go run a few more laps?"
Then he raised his voice and shouted: "Eat! If anything happens, let's talk about it after dinner!"
After hearing this order, the players of the Chinese team became a little more active. They picked up the bowls and chopsticks in front of them and ate the "encouragement meal" specially prepared for them by Master Fan.
Seeing that all the players were starting to eat, Qin Lin and the other coaches took their seats.
Yu Jintao glanced at Qin Lin, which meant: It has to be you, boss!
Qin Lin whispered: "It's useless to talk to them so much. At this time, you have to scold them. Only after scolding them will they feel better..."
Yu Jintao shook his head gently: "It depends on who is going to scold me. I definitely can't do it..."
Although everyone started eating, the atmosphere did not get better.
Most people just pick up vegetables and plan rice silently and mechanically.
After eating, they all said goodbye to the coaches and Master Fan in a formal manner, left the restaurant, and went back to their respective rooms.
In fact, it's not just the players who are depressed, the coaches are generally in a low mood as well.
Losing is a result that no one wants to see. After all, they have made a lot of preparations for this game, and these preparations are not for losing.
The current failure proves that all their efforts were in vain. Who can feel better?
Finally, the coaches finished their meal and left. In the restaurant, the staff began to clear away the leftovers on the table, and the cups and plates were in a mess.
Master Fan and the others also started to clean up their operating tables. While cleaning up, Kuan couldn't help but complain: "I thought about it, we lost to Italy 0:1, right?"
Everyone turned to look at him. Master Fan frowned and said in a bad tone, "What do you want to say?"
"No, Master... I just think that losing 0:1 to the last World Cup champion is not a shame, right? Why are everyone so silent?" Kuan looked at the dinner table and was swept into the trash by the waiter.
Those leftovers are a bit heartbreaking.
Fan Fushun was also in a bad mood. He cursed: "You know nothing! That was before! We lost to Italy 0:1 before.
Are the fans celebrating well? Are we so easily satisfied now? In the World Cup, if you lose, you lose. No matter who you lose to, you may go home if you lose. Who wants to lose?" Kuan was scolded by his master.
Silenced.
Fan Fushun seemed to have not said enough. He continued to talk to himself:
"You should be lucky. After these players lose, they will be so sad that they can't eat. It means they still want to lose face. If you put it aside... It's just like what you said. A small loss to Italy by one goal? Their faces are full of laughter.
Is it? It can be said to be a glorious defeat! If you lose, you won’t be able to eat... Only this team has hope..."
His last murmur seemed to be comforting himself, but also seemed to be trying to convince himself.
"I made a big mistake."
After returning to the room and being silent for a while, Wang Guangwei suddenly said to Hu Lai.
"Are you talking about the lost ball? In fact, you have done a good job..." Hu Lai comforted.
"No. I'm not talking about the lost ball." Wang Guangwei shook his head and interrupted his consolation. "I mean I shouldn't let you try to shoot directly from the circle when kicking off."
"It's okay, I'm just giving it a try anyway. I don't expect to be able to get in..." Hu Lai wasn't trying to comfort Wang Guangwei, he really thought so.
"It's not a question of whether I can score a goal," Wang Guangwei said seriously. "It's because I have the wrong mentality. This is the World Cup group stage, and the opponent is the world champion Italy. But what about me? But I asked you to try again before the game.
Circle goal... I feel like I didn't take this game seriously at all, nor did I take Italy as my opponent seriously, and I even used this game as a testing ground for fun..."
Having said this, Wang Guangwei smiled bitterly and shook his head. "They said you shouldn't be nervous during the World Cup, but I seemed to have relaxed too much... The first World Cup was too tense, and the second one was too relaxed... I thought I had been playing in Europe for four years.
Ball, I have seen the world, there is nothing to be afraid of. I won the first game so beautifully, but in the end... I lost."
"If I don't let you take the kick, I won't help Albertazzi get out of shape, and then he won't act like a cheater and can save any ball... I'm giving him a gift.
A great assist. Hu Lai, do you think... am I not suitable to be the captain?"
Hu Lai shook his head when he heard this: "If you can tell whether you are suitable to be the captain, you are already more suitable to be the captain than 99.9% of people, Lao Wang. And this is not your problem alone.
, I have the same problem. I didn’t take it too seriously, so as soon as you said it, I agreed. Because I wanted to try it myself, and I couldn’t help but score in two consecutive games.
The temptation of the ball...I also drifted away."
Wang Guangwei laughed when he heard Hu Lai say that he was also depressed: "The failure in this game is also a good thing for us. At least it is a wake-up call for everyone. The World Cup is not that easy to play... Tomorrow's training,
I want to apologize to the whole team."
"I want it too. Let's go together then!" Wang Guangwei felt better. He patted Hu Lai on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Okay, let's go together!"
On the training ground, the players and coaches of the Chinese national team stood still, looking at the two people opposite them with a little surprise.
"As the captain, I failed to keep my heart after the first game. I was complacent and did not take the next opponent and game seriously. I even encouraged Hu Lai to try another shot from the circle before the game. It was not formal at all.
I did not set an example or take the lead... I would like to sincerely apologize to everyone for my poor performance before and during the game!"
Wang Guangwei said seriously, and after he finished speaking, he really bowed to everyone.
Hu Lai also bowed with him. This scene really caught the team members off guard. Everyone just heard Wang Guangwei announce that he had something to say as the captain before the training started.
Unexpectedly, what was waiting for him was the captain's apology. It was so formal, like a student coming to the podium to read his self-reflection in front of the whole class...
The person who formally accepted his apology felt a little uncomfortable.
I don’t know what to say, and I don’t know whether to applaud or to keep a serious face.
Wang Guangwei "carried" himself
After the examination, he straightened up and waited for Hu Lai next to him to "read the examination" like him.
Even if this matter is over.
Unexpectedly, after he stood up, he didn't hear any sound from the people around him.
So he turned his head and looked curiously, and saw Hu Lai still standing there with a straight face.
He thought Hu Lai had forgotten, so he poked the other person with his elbow.
Hu Lai, who was stabbed, turned to look at him: "What are you doing?" "Words!" Wang Guangwei reminded him in a low voice. "Words? What words?" Hu Lai was confused. "Tsk, that's what I just said..." Wang Guangwei reminded him.
Frowning.
Hu Lai finally understood: "Oh oh oh..." Then he raised his hand and said: "Me too!" "Pfft!" "Hahaha!"
"Holy shit..."
Everyone present couldn't help but burst into laughter. The atmosphere, which had been a bit awkward before, immediately eased.
Yu Jintao was translating for Dillon what Wang Guangwei just said.
Before he could finish the translation, he heard Hu Lai's words, "Me too," and he laughed to himself.
Dilong no longer used Jin Tao to translate. Seeing this scene, how could he not know that it was Hu Lai who was playing tricks again?
He couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
He originally wanted to criticize the team's pride and underestimation of the enemy before the training started.
Unexpectedly, Wang Guangwei, as the captain, stood up and admitted his mistake first.
And Hu Lai is also with him. He is obviously the best player in the team, but he has to apologize to everyone in person...
It shows that the team is aware of the existing problems. In fact, there is no need for him to say any more harsh words. "This is good." Amid laughter, Dillon said to Jin Tao, "Someone can criticize without mercy.
And self-criticism, and there are people who can control the atmosphere, very good, very good.”
Everyone is still laughing, including the coaches. Wang Guangwei is blaming Hu Lai: "Why are you playing Taoyuan sworn brotherhood with me? You say your own words!"
Hu Lai apologized again and again, nodding and bowing: "I'm sorry, Captain Wang. I forgot about it when I was nervous. How about you say it again? This time I will definitely follow your words...
"Hu Lai." "Ah?"
"Climb for me!" Wang Guangwei flew up and kicked Hu Lai on the butt.