Rong Yi was packing his luggage when the door of the room was pushed open and several teammates came in.
He had no choice but to put down his livelihood and greet the visitor.
The other party returned the favor, chatted casually for a few words, and then went straight to Zhang Qinghuan inside.
"Brother Huan, um... sign your name for us."
They held the Chinese team's jersey in their hands and asked Zhang Qinghuan for his autograph.
Zhang Qinghuan did not refuse and signed autographs with them one by one.
After signing my name, I met their request for a photo.
After the request was met, the visitor politely said goodbye to Zhang Qinghuan: "Then we won't disturb you, Brother Huan."
Exit the room one by one.
Of course, before exiting, they did not forget to say goodbye to Rong Yi.
When they left the room, they wanted to close the door, but Rong Yi stopped them: "Hey, no, no need to close the door, just open it like this."
"Okay." The other party had no objection to this.
After watching them leave, Rong Yi explained to Zhang Qinghuan why he didn't let them open the door: "In case I have to open the door later."
Zhang Qing laughed happily: "It's not that exaggerated."
Rong Yi continued to pack his luggage, and a few more people came to Huan to ask for autographs, take photos, and chat for a while.
The first training session of the Chinese national team has ended, and the list of players who can advance to the second training session has been announced by Director Qin this morning.
There is no doubt that Zhang Qinghuan is among them.
He successfully entered the second phase of training and will have the opportunity to participate in the World Cup.
Any international player who has gone through this first phase of training will not be surprised by this result.
But the reason why they were not surprised was not because Zhang Qinghuan was well-known and had a high status, so it was normal for him to be selected for the second phase of training.
They were not surprised because during the training camp with Zhang Qinghuan, they saw with their own eyes the efforts and performance of Brother Huan. With such performance, if he is not selected for the national team, it would be a big scandal in Chinese football.
Now that the first phase of training is over, all participating players must pack their bags and go home, regardless of whether they can continue the next phase of training.
Players who were not selected for the next stage returned to their respective clubs to participate in club training and competitions.
The players selected for the next stage were given three days of vacation. After three days, they went to the training ground in Changshui City, Yunshan Province to prepare for the final training before the World Cup.
Before the disbandment, many players came to Zhang Qinghuan to sign autographs and take photos, especially those players who were not selected for the next stage of training.
They know very well that before the World Cup, they may not have the chance to see Brother Huan again.
So now, if you have any requirements, please let Brother Huan meet them as soon as possible.
In fact, many of the requests for signatures do not come from them, but from their relatives and friends behind them.
Especially female friends...
Finally, everyone who was supposed to look for Brother Huan arrived, and calm returned to the dormitory room.
Rong Yi packed his luggage.
He looked at this double dormitory, and for a moment he was a little reluctant to leave like this.
This was his first training session with the national team. Although he did not make it to the end, it was a valuable experience for him.
Former opponents in the league now wear the same jersey and become teammates.
He was also lucky enough to live in the same room as the "legend" of Chinese football, Brother Huan, and hear Brother Huan praise him personally...
For a young man like him who has only played professionally in the Stars first team for one year, what could be better than this?
He originally didn't think he could participate in the World Cup - even though he had such longings, his reason would soon tell him not to think blindly.
Because he didn't think he could participate in the World Cup, even if he was eliminated during the audition stage, he could completely accept the result.
Accumulate experience and try to come back in four years...
Thinking of this, Rong Yi had already looked around the room and finally focused on Brother Huan. He planned to say goodbye to Brother Huan and leave.
But before he spoke, Zhang Qinghuan spoke first.
"Leaving?" he asked.
Rong Yi nodded quickly: "Ah, yes... I have a flight at six o'clock..."
"How is it going? How do you feel about this training camp?" Zhang Qinghuan asked him with a smile.
"Well...I've benefited a lot. I feel like I've learned a lot, and it's not in vain..." Rong Yi answered honestly.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Qinghuan sighed: "I think it's a pity for you."
"Ah?" Rong Yi didn't understand why Brother Huan suddenly said that.
"I think you can actually enter the second phase of training, and maybe you can compete for the 26-man roster."
Hearing Brother Huan say this, Rong Yi's eyes widened, and then he laughed awkwardly: "Brother Huan, you are joking, how could I..."
"Yes, that's it." Zhang Qinghuan pointed at him.
"You even thought it was impossible, so you really went back after the audition."
Rong Yi tried to defend himself: "No, Brother Huan. This is my first time participating in the training of the national team. I have no experience and no reputation..."
"The national team training does not depend on who is famous," Zhang Qinghuan said, "it only depends on the performance in the training."
"Yes, Brother Huan. But my performance... isn't very outstanding. I can't be arrogant, can I?"
Zhang Qinghuan asked: "You know what your strength is, Rong Yi. Honestly, have you fully demonstrated your true strength in this training camp?"
"No..." Rong Yi hesitated for a moment and then shook his head.
Zhang Qinghuan asked: "Why didn't you show it?"
"Uh..." This time Rong Yi hesitated but still didn't answer.
Seeing him like this, Zhang Qinghuan smiled and said, "It's because you think it's impossible for you to go further, let alone participate in the World Cup. You've set limits for yourself, Rong Yi."
"I didn't..." Rong Yi reflexively wanted to refute, but was interrupted by Zhang Qinghuan.
"Think about it for yourself, is this what I said?"
Rong Yi couldn't understand: "I...the national team is full of people who are more experienced and qualified than me. Even if I perform well, why is it me, Brother Huan?"
He was a little aggrieved. He didn't know what happened today. Brother Huan seemed to be specifically looking for trouble with him.
Then he heard Brother Huan ask him: "Why can't it be you?"
Rong Yi was stunned by the question and didn't react for a while.
Why me?
Why not me?
Which one is Brother Huan talking about?
Fortunately, Zhang Qinghuan repeated it again: "Yeah, why can't it be you, Rong Yi? Four years ago before the World Cup in Spain and Portugal, there was also a very young player who appeared on the training squad. He just appeared on this list.
It caused a lot of controversy..."
Rong Yi knew who Brother Huan was talking about.
Qin Qi.
He is currently the main central defender of the Chinese national team and the main central defender of Frankfurt Frankfurt.
"...Four years ago he was 20 years old, the same age as you are now. And when he was selected for the training camp, he had never played a single first-team game in the club. So many people think that he has
Only a 'good father' can be included in the training squad. But he didn't think like you do now, 'Why me?'. In the end, he succeeded in impressing the head coach with his performance in the training camp and was selected for the World Cup squad.
, and also played in the World Cup.”
After Zhang Qinghuan briefly told Qin Qi's story, he asked Rong Yi: "Do you think the Chinese team selects players based on their age? Who is selected based on their age?"
Rong Yi was speechless.
"Do you still remember when I first started training, you asked me why I worked so hard? I told you because this is my last chance. I am willing to pay everything for it. You are younger than me and have better physical conditions than me, but
Maybe it’s because you’re still young and you don’t work as hard as me. Do you think you’re here to learn and experience this time? Anyway, you’re still young and you’ll have plenty of opportunities in the future?”
Rong Yi's mouth opened slightly, but still no words came out.
Zhang Qinghuan suddenly smiled: "Yes. You are lucky. The current level of Chinese football is not bad, and it seems that it is not difficult to reach the World Cup finals. If you can't participate this time, you will have the opportunity to participate in four years...
You have never been hungry."
he sighed.
"Fortunately, Hu Lai didn't have such thoughts as you."
Rong Yi stared at Brother Huan with wide eyes, wondering what his thoughts had to do with Hu Lai.
Seeing this, Zhang Qinghuan smiled and explained to him: "Eight years ago... no, nine years ago, it was the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the top 12. We did not play well at that time and almost failed to qualify. What a fool.
Although he was recruited into the national team, he did not get a chance to play. On the way back to the club from the national team, everyone was in a low mood, especially Hu Lai. Ding Yuanhai comforted him, saying that he was still young anyway and would have many opportunities in the future..."
Hearing this, Rong Yi lowered his head in embarrassment. This statement was really the same as his own.
"Hu Lai was 21 years old at that time, just one year older than you are now. There is still a chance. If Hu Lai had the same idea, then there might not be a story about us advancing to the World Cup finals through the play-offs. Also.
Thanks to him, I didn't wait until I was 28 to participate in my first World Cup."
After Zhang Qinghuan finished talking about the past nine years ago, he reached out and patted Rong Yi on the shoulder:
"I'm not blaming you, Rong Yi. In fact, I can understand your thoughts. I just... feel it is a pity. You are only twenty years old and you have the opportunity to participate in the World Cup. When I was twenty..."
He paused for a moment, and instead of continuing, he shook his head:
"Youth should be your advantage, don't let it become an excuse."
"Okay, it's time for you to go, right? Don't miss the plane."
He waved his hand to Rong Yi, turned around and continued to pack his luggage.
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PS, the order has been updated temporarily, please bear with me!