Outside the gate of Yun City Club, a boy about seventeen years old stood expectantly waiting.

His name was Wu Lei, a boy who loved football, a child from a grassroots family who dreamed of stepping onto the green pitch.

He had never received professional training, only played on his school's football team, but during a school team match, he was noticed by Wu Da.

At the time, Wu Da was down and out, looking like a street bum. He stopped Wu Lei after the match, wanting to talk to him about football.

Wu Lei's teammates, upon seeing Wu Da, all covered their noses and avoided him. They were puzzled about who this crazy old man was and warned Wu Lei not to get close to him.

But Wu Lei, kind by nature, did not shy away from Wu Da. Instead, he approached politely, greeted Wu Da, and asked what he wanted to discuss.

Wu Da revealed his identity and expressed his admiration for Wu Lei, seeing him as a good seedling, because in Wu Lei, he saw the shadow of his younger self.

When Wu Lei found out that Wu Da was the genius player from 30 years ago, he was shocked and hurried to tell his friends the news.

But those teammates didn't believe Wu Da, continuing to mock him, and then dispersed while laughing.

Wu Lei had no choice but to return to Wu Da, first apologizing on behalf of his teammates, then offering to buy Wu Da some food, and the two went to a nearby snack shop to eat and chat.

Wu Da greatly appreciated this kind-hearted child and imparted all his knowledge, pointing out Wu Lei's flaws and suggesting improvements, which delighted Wu Lei. Initially, he didn't quite believe Wu Da was the legendary genius player, but after listening to Wu Da's guidance, he no longer doubted.

In this way, he became Wu Da's disciple. Although there was no official apprenticeship or payment, from then on, Wu Da frequently came to watch Wu Lei's matches, provided post-match analyses, and offered improvement methods.

In gratitude, Wu Lei treated Wu Da to food. Although Wu Lei's family was not well-off and couldn't afford lavish meals for Wu Da, Wu Da didn't care about these things; he cared about nurturing Wu Lei.

With his innate talent and professional guidance from a master, Wu Lei's football skills improved significantly in a short time, making him unrivaled in his school team and turning him into a campus star.

Wu Da had only one request for Wu Lei: if asked who taught him football, he could mention Wu Da. Wu Da anticipated that Wu Lei would eventually be discovered, and Wu Da had always harbored a relentless wish to become a coach.

Indeed, Wu Lei's performance attracted attention, and some sports schools wanted to recruit him into their Youth Training Camp.

Unfortunately, Wu Lei's parents never supported his football endeavors, considering it unpromising, and preferred he focused on proper studies. Dutiful Wu Lei could never argue with his parents and had to comply each time, missing out on great opportunities.

Wu Da's hopes of rising through Wu Lei were dashed as well.

Until one day, Wu Da met Lin Fan…

After being appointed by Lin Fan, when reforming the Yun City Team, Wu Da immediately thought of Wu Lei. He personally visited Wu Lei's parents, hoping to recruit Wu Lei into the Yun City Team and turn him into a professional player.

Unfortunately, before he finished speaking, Wu Lei's parents asked him to leave, nearly resorting to using a broom.

Wu Da had to leave, while Wu Lei, again unable to defy his parents, tearfully gave up the opportunity to join the Yun City Team. He was desperate to join, but his parents wouldn't let him!

At that moment, a security guard came out.

"So, did Uncle Da agree to see me?" Wu Lei anxiously asked.

The security guard said, "Our boss wants to see you, come with me."

The boss…

Wu Lei was stunned. Who was the boss of the Yun City Team? He had never paid attention to this issue before.

The security guard led Wu Lei into the office, where a young man sat behind the desk, only a few years older than Wu Lei.

"Hello, you must be Wu Lei, I'm Lin Fan, the owner of the Yun City Team. Please, have a seat," Lin Fan said.

Wu Lei was shocked internally; no way, the owner of the Yun City Team was this young? Lin Fan must be a remarkable person, definitely remarkable. Wu Lei became nervous, unsure where to place his hands and feet.

"U-Uncle Da?" Wu Lei asked tremulously.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "He's not available temporarily. I'll entertain you, have a seat. No need to be nervous, I won't eat you."

Only then did Wu Lei sit down, his mouth dry, not knowing what to say.

Lin Fan asked, "You came to see Uncle Da, what for?"

"I…" Wu Lei hesitated for a moment, finally mustering up the courage, "Uncle Da said before to come here to play football. I… I want to tell Uncle Da I've decided, I want to come!"

Lin Fan was secretly pleased. He trusted Wu Da's judgment and had a notion that this Yun City Team needed a star, a world-class star, and Wu Lei might be a promising seedling.

But Lin Fan maintained a calm façade and said, "Did you decide this yourself, or was it your parents' decision?"

Wu Lei straightened his back and said, "I decided it myself!"

Lin Fan asked, "What about your parents? Will they let you come?"

"They…" Mentioning his parents made Wu Lei troubled, "They won't…"

Lin Fan said, "They oppose it, and you still want to come? You weren't like this before. Tell me why you've made up your mind?"

Wu Lei replied, "It's because of the three victories of the Yun City Team. I envy those players. I also want to play on a professional field like them."

The victory of the Yun City Team last night finally stirred Wu Lei's restless heart. Today he came without telling his parents.

From Wu Lei's eyes, Lin Fan saw desire and fervor, qualities necessary for a player.

"So, your parents oppose it. What do you plan to do? Surely you can't fall out with them, right? You should know, I don't want to ruin someone else's family, nor will I do so," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Wu Lei pleaded, "Mr. Lin, could you help me persuade my parents…"

Xingye District.

This was a relatively old district in Yun City.

That day, a couple was riding an electric scooter back to the district entrance when it suddenly ran out of power, so they had to push it.

The woman complained, "Why didn't you charge it? Luckily, we reached the entrance; otherwise, you'd be pushing it yourself halfway. And where's your son run off to? He's been missing since early morning!"

The man said, "How would I know? Maybe he went to play football!"

The woman angrily retorted, "That little punk, all he knows is playing around. On weekends, he should study hard and do more exercises to keep up with others. If he doesn't get into college, he's bound to be a failure like you!"

"…" The man was at a loss for words.

At this moment, a brand-new BMW drove up to the district entrance, passing by them.

The woman, upon seeing it, was filled with envy and said, "I wonder who got rich, that's a BMW…"

Suddenly, the BMW slowed down, and a woman stuck her head out from the driver's seat, "Oh, Leilei's parents, out grocery shopping?"

The couple was stunned upon seeing the woman, and the woman exclaimed, "Little Yi's mother?"

Oh my, wasn't Little Yi's family as poor as theirs? How did Little Yi's mom end up driving a BMW?

"Little Yi's mother, is this—this car yours?" the woman couldn't help but ask directly.